Posted by masticatingmanxie On January - 24 - 2011 0 Comment

“It’s guid to be merry and wise, It’s guid to be honest and true, It’s guid to support Caledonia’s cause, And bide by the buff and the blue!” (Robbie Burns – Here’s A Health To Them That’s Awa) So to help us be merry and wise and celebrate our Celtic brothers birthday, 25th January, I have a simple recipe for a traditional ‘neeps & tatties’ must be accompanied by a fine malt whisky (no e,  [ Read More ]

Posted by masticatingmanxie On November - 25 - 2010 1 Comment

The scallop season is from November 1-May 31 and has been somewhat marred  by controversy this year with the decision by the Manx government to impose a by-law preventing larger vessels fishing scallops in Manx waters.  (see full story) After seeing the sea being raped by these ‘nomad’ fishing vessels one night on the Peel coast road I have to thoroughly support and applaude this brave decision by the Manx government.   Watching the vast numbers of ships  [ Read More ]

Posted by ManxVoice On May - 25 - 2009 0 Comment

The Manx Queenie, or Queen Scallop, is one of the delicacies that one can savour on the Isle of Man. And once a year, the Isle of Man Queenie Fesitval is held to celebrate this delicate and savoury morsel that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Here’s one recipe that they have offered us to add to ManxVoice: Ingredients: 454g Manx Queenies 100g Stilton 250ml Double Cream 100ml White Wine Salt and Pepper  [ Read More ]