We brought our friends/tenants to the games - it was their first ever - and a good time was had by all. We shopped.
We met Mike, and ate some of his delicious home-made "Infamous Welsh Cookies" for breakfast. These cookies are more like biscuit-pancakes, soft and tasty, with black currants and other fruits. They were only $5 for a bag, and so delicious!
Something we'd never done before while at the games was to actually walk through the Old Westbury mansion and gardens - WOW!!! Joan Perry, and any other readers that are crazy about gardens, click the link and go see the website. They have a "Take A Tour" button that will show you what we saw... too gorgeous for words!
In the shade of a huge beech tree just outside the mansion, a Scottish string orchestra played old Scottish tunes, accompanied by an accordionist and tin whistler. It was lovely, especially since it gave us a chance to rest in the shade. It was a scorcher yesterday!
After walking the grounds, we got peckish and headed over to the food vendors to grab some meat pies and bridies, complete with HP Sauce for dipping. HP Sauce is like A-1, only better. More fruity, less Worcestershirey. Most American groceries now carry it, either in the aisle with steak sauce, or sometimes in the import/foreign foods aisle. Back to the food: The bridies had pastry so flaky and delicious it was like floating on a cloud, and the meat pies were round, solid, and packed a great flavor punch. Real stick-to-your-ribs food, great for a day of rambling around. Best of all, it's something they really do eat in Scotland. I was there, and I did!
We met a lovely old Scottish gentleman by the name of John, who regaled us with funny tales from his life until our sides were splitting. Stopping by the tents of reenactors and musicians who demonstrated ancient Celtic song and instruments, and military regalia, we were drawn into the past and given new insights into where modern things came from.
It was a wonderful day, and the highlight was getting to hear Jesse (of MacTalla M'or) play the bagpipes. Dude is insanely good.
In the shade of a huge beech tree just outside the mansion, a Scottish string orchestra played old Scottish tunes, accompanied by an accordionist and tin whistler. It was lovely, especially since it gave us a chance to rest in the shade. It was a scorcher yesterday!
After walking the grounds, we got peckish and headed over to the food vendors to grab some meat pies and bridies, complete with HP Sauce for dipping. HP Sauce is like A-1, only better. More fruity, less Worcestershirey. Most American groceries now carry it, either in the aisle with steak sauce, or sometimes in the import/foreign foods aisle. Back to the food: The bridies had pastry so flaky and delicious it was like floating on a cloud, and the meat pies were round, solid, and packed a great flavor punch. Real stick-to-your-ribs food, great for a day of rambling around. Best of all, it's something they really do eat in Scotland. I was there, and I did!
We met a lovely old Scottish gentleman by the name of John, who regaled us with funny tales from his life until our sides were splitting. Stopping by the tents of reenactors and musicians who demonstrated ancient Celtic song and instruments, and military regalia, we were drawn into the past and given new insights into where modern things came from.
It was a wonderful day, and the highlight was getting to hear Jesse (of MacTalla M'or) play the bagpipes. Dude is insanely good.
LISTEN FOR YOURSELF!!!
6 comments:
You made my day with the word "Worcestershirey." Thanks.
ps- word verification today is rhookers. Excellent.
http://www.offworld.com/2009/08/offworld-gallery-the-games-fac.html
A weird link for you!
Anna xxxxxx
PG: Was that "R HOOKERS"? Ha!
MHA: Definitely weird - just like me! Thanks!!
glad you liked it.. will pop on later from home and listen to your additon :-)
Ps lovely legs! yum!
(wonders if she can get hubby into his Kilt for his Birthday on Wed lol)
Dammit, now I'm hungry.
What did it, the cookies or the piper? *wink*
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