The Martin WooHoodStock Thread

[Cagranosalis]

Yes, that's the problem. Pig's liver/kidneys are very strong flavour and not for everyone. Personally I don't mind the strong taste (in moderation) but, yes, lamb is much better. Liver and bacon... yum!

As for haggis; I am with Jumble on that. I love it! I used to eat all sorts of things. My mum used to do stuffed lamb's hearts for me and my brother because we loved them. The only thing I absolutely will not touch is tripe. Just the look of it makes me want to vomit.

[Jumble]

This is bringing back so many food memories! Peeling the outer skin off of ox tongues Another thing that tasted vile and had a really gross texture Pulling the ventricles out of beef hearts - eeeew! I liked the taste of the hearts, but not the preparation.

[Nolamom]

I don't mind tongue. Yes, peeling it isn't pleasant, but it's not bad. And I do like chicken gizzards.


and since it's my 69, I made a happy gif

[Cagranosalis]

Nice topic for a 69.

Happy 69 Nola.

[dipsofjazz]

Hi Woohoos. I've been reading all these posts about food and you've transported me back in time to being a wee girl again.

We also had liver and kidneys and ox tongue as kids. I didn't like them and still don't lol.

Tripe not only looks horrible, but it was the smell of it cooking that really put me off eating it.

Haggis is fab!

[Jumble]

*waves to Bev* I don't think I've ever eaten tripe, but I definitely don't like the sound of it

I'd be very surprised if you didn't like haggis

[Cagranosalis]

Hello there stranger!

I just remembered another foodie memory; picking the marrow out of the lamb leg bone with the end of a hair grip and eating it. I don't know why I used a hair grip and not a fork, I just did. Mum always saved the bone for me.

[dipsofjazz]

Hehehe I think Scots, when we're born, have to sign a contract to like haggis...or else!

I have never actually eaten tripe because the smell is just so awful.

[Cagranosalis]

I must have Scottish in me somewhere (got everything else by all accounts) because I not only love haggis but I adore porridge made with salt too.

[Jumble]

Hello there stranger!

I just remembered another foodie memory; picking the marrow out of the lamb leg bone with the end of a hair grip and eating it. I don't know why I used a hair grip and not a fork, I just did. Mum always saved the bone for me.

I used to suck it out

Hehehe I think Scots, when we're born, have to sign a contract to like haggis...or else!

I have never actually eaten tripe because the smell is just so awful.

Thought so

[dipsofjazz]

I must have Scottish in me somewhere (got everything else by all accounts) because I not only love haggis but I adore porridge made with salt too.

If I ever join you all at a Woohoo meet, at least I know I'll be well fed at your place, Cags.

[EH-T]

I too love haggis but it has to be done right. Best haggis I had was in Tain in Scotland. Also used to eat steak and kidney pie as a kid. I did like the steak better but am OK with kidneys. Don't really like the gritty texture of liver but will eat it in a pinch.

[Cagranosalis]

If I ever join you all at a Woohoo meet, at least I know I'll be well fed at your place, Cags.

You would always be welcome at the London branch of the Woohoo Hotel Chain.

[llp]

Jumble, Cags, Nola, etc: Okay - yes I now know who you mean by the Hoff! Neither a fan or a fowl! or whatever. He was a judge for one year on America's Got Talent as well as his Baywatch show which I only watched if nothing else was on.

As for Haggis - I had it once when in Edinburgh and loved it. Don't care what it is made of - the taste was great! But liver or kidneys on its own - no way. Yuk - cat food! Have had cow's tongue once at a friends house and tasted really good. But not the type of food that was served in my house.

Alright - who started the hurricane and very heavy downpour outside. It was a lovely sunny day and now...... The weather here is getting stranger! And now my a/c just came on....what????

BTW - went to the doctors.... lungs are clear (which I thought was the case) but have an ear infection and upper congestion. Got two new meds -- one for the cough and one for the ears. Here's hoping they work. Tired of being sick! Was asked to make another appt in one month. BP is a little high (probably because I was sick - was 120/70 and 118/68 the last 2 times I went earlier this year). Plus they want to check my Vit B deficiency. Going to switch doctors. Dr. Nguyen is very nice and is easier to get hold of then my current doctor. Since I had to get new ones this year anyhow, might as well change now - she seems very efficient and I prefer women doctors.

As for needles and shots - don't bother me at all. I had to give myself vitimin injections once a week - in my leg - after having a severe illness and then a major vitimin deficiency. The doc showed me how to do it and then I took over for the next 51 weeks!

And now the rain is coming down harder - Can barely see the house across the way. Did anyone tell Mother Nature this is the end of June???? Oh and a/c still on.

And life goes on!

[Luvnjoe]

What the heck is tripe? *Googles* Oooooh. Yeah, ew. I've eaten tongue, but you can't pay me enough to eat liver. Kidneys....mmmm...maybe. I'm made a promise to myself that I'd at least TRY food put in front of me; that's how I discovered how yummy squid is! My dad can't even smell liver without throwing up. True story.