"The Scots have been making this beverage since the 15th century, and it is arguably their most famous export. Haggis might also spring to mind. It's a dish that tourists often feel compelled to sample, like escargot in France, but anyone who's had Scotland's national dish knows that it is less a cultural oddity than it is a delicious dish of fragrant spices that would even appeal to those without adventurous palates."
"Before the iPad, there was Scottish tablet, a confection that looks like fudge but which has a grainier texture. It is deeply ingrained in Scottish culture, having appeared in print for the first time way back in the early 18th century in The Household Book of Lady Grisell Baillie. These days, you'll find it in souvenir shops in the bustling tourist areas of Edinburgh and Inverness, but it isn't just a novelty for foreigners to sample."
Scotland produces world-renowned whisky and traditional dishes like haggis. The country also has a variety of distinctive snacks, many of which originated there, including porridge, marmalade, and chicken tikka masala. Scottish snacks offer alternatives to English biscuits and crisps, with regional specialties celebrated by locals and tourists. Tablet is a grainier, fudge-like confection first recorded in the early 18th century and sold in souvenir shops and supermarkets and served at celebrations. Tablet is easy to make at home; early recipes used sugar and cream, while modern versions often use condensed milk and butter instead of cream.
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