From jim.whyte@almac.co.ukSun Mar 31 00:29:19 1996 Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 18:02:00 -0300 From: JIM WHYTE To: aa896@ccn.cs.dal.ca Subject: Re: Tablet From: jim.whyte@almac.co.uk Subject: Re: Tablet A6*Hello, Jim! A6* I am preparing a www site at Chebucto Community Net for the *Scottish Clans in Nova Scotia -=- in their designation of role of *information provider. A6* There is a section on Scottish Foodstuffs, in which I have so far *included oats and haggis. A6* Could I have your permission to include your recipe for tablet? A6* Do you have any background on this treat, any stories or history *of tablet? It sounds plain, but intriguing. A6*Thanks. Hi Janet, You are most welcome to include the tablet recipe in your section of Scottish Foodstuffs. Sorry! but don't know the history of tablet, however I always remember it (as a child ;-)) of being a special treat from grannies and mum, and I would doubt if ever there was a garden fete, bring and buy sale, or any other charity fundraising where Tablet was not for sale. S.W.R.I.s (Scottish Womans Rural Institutes) and other (womens) organisations, could always be counted on for having the best made Tablet competition at some time throughout their yearly calendar (I know this from having given talks to various organisations, where lucky I have "judged" the tablet). Trust this is of assistance, and all best wishes to your www site, not forgetting the Clans. Cheers Jim. Jim.Whyte@almac.co.uk * 1st 1.11 #7189 * A diplomat thinks twice before saying nothing . . . . . From jim.whyte@almac.co.ukSun Mar 31 00:29:36 1996 Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 19:35:00 -0300 From: JIM WHYTE To: aa896@ccn.cs.dal.ca Subject: Re: Scottish Recipes To: aa896@ccn.cs.dal.ca (Janet MacKay) From: Jim.Whyte@almac.co.uk Subject: Scottish Recipes Hi (again) Janet, I was discussing Tablet with my wife, Allison, and she wondered if you had the recipes for Scottish Oatcakes and Scotch Pancakes, (all good plain Scottish baking). So in case you have'nt, I have taken the liberty to send you the recipes. (Allison's way of baking them) Scottish Oatcakes: Ingredients; 4oz medium oatmeal, quarter teaspoon salt, bicarbonate of soda, 1 level tablespoon of Bacon fat (or dripping), boiling water. Method; Mix the oatmeal, salt, and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. Melt the fat with 1 tablespoon water and pour into the centre of the dry ingredients. Mix to a soft consistency, adding boiling water as required. Turn out on to a floured board, Knead lightly and roll out very thinly. Cut out in circles (or triangles), place on a floured tin and bake in a moderately hot oven (200c / 400f) until the edges curl up and the oatcakes are crisp (20 - 30 minutes). or alternatively, cook on a hot girdle until the edges curl, then toast them in the oven until lightly browned. (Some people may use 3oz oatmeal & 1oz flour instead of 4oz oatmeal) Scotch Pancakes: Ingredients; 8oz flour, half teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, half teaspoon cream of tartar, 2 eggs, 1-4oz granulated sugar (quantity of sugar used really depends on individual taste), half a pint of buttermilk. Method; sieve dry ingredients and add sugar, whisk eggs and stir into the dry ingredients with enough milk to make a batter (consistency of thick cream), do this as quickly and lightly as possible, using a large metal spoon (do not beat). Have ready a girdle, hot and lightly greased all over. Put the mixture in spoonfuls on the girdle. (for round pancakes, drop mixture from point of spoon; for oval pancakes, put mixture on the girdle from side of spoon). Keep girdle at a steady heat and when bubbles rise to surface of pancakes and burst, turn cakes over, using knife and cook until golden-brown on the other side (4 - 6 minutes). Put on a cloth, cover with another and cool on a rack (this prevents pancakes from becoming dry). usually served with butter or whipped cream & jam. Trust these may be of use to you. All the best Jim. Jim.Whyte@almac.co.uk * 1st 2.00b #7189 * Why rush!! God gave us time.... and plenty of it. From jimwhyte@black.co.ukSun Mar 31 00:31:38 1996 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 02:07:11 -0300 From: Jim Whyte To: aa896@ccn.cs.dal.ca Subject: Surprize, Surprize Hi Janet, Well I did not expect to see you here, how's the recipes going?. I used to be jim.whyte@almac.co.uk All best wishes Jim Whyte Inverness.