Scottish Food

Meals here have typically been the same as when in the US. We eat breakfast before we begin our day (I typically have Greek yogurt with honey and fruit) while others also enjoy cereal, toast, or eggs. Normally when we are visiting a brain injury facility we either bring lunch (which we purchase the day before at a grocery store) or eat the lunch they provide to us. Typically, this is a salad or sandwich. For dinners we have had both group dinners out and cooked dinners in. The group dinners out are very standard and we are able to eat what we would also find in the US. However, locals have been telling us we have to try Haggis (I will not because I am a vegetarian!) because it is a traditional Scottish dish made of sheep’s pluck and stock from the animal’s stomach (UM GROSS)!

Here in Scotland, I would say I thoroughly enjoy how many tea breaks we get throughout the day at the TBI facilities we visit. There is normally a tea break at 10:30am and 3:30pm where we sit for fifteen minutes and enjoy a nice warm cup of tea as we socialize and relax. In addition, I would have to say the coconut Scottish macaroon has been my favorite sweet treat this trip. A lot of people have also tried Irn Bru, an orange Scottish carbonated soft drink, known as the “other National drink of Scotland.” Many of my friends here have stated it tastes almost equivalent to bubblegum fluoride you get at the dentist! Lastly, don’t get me STARTED on the Scottish shortbread. Every place we go they have it available to us to dip in our tea and I must say I have hopped aboard the shortbread lovers train. Overall, I am more than happy and satisfied with the food here and I believe all of my other fellow dialoguers are as well!