“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 ]

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 ]

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 ]