Fried Goodness

Grassmarket

In yesterday's blog, I hinted that Dr. Amos and I would eat a deep-fried Mars Bar.  Although written in jest, we found ourselves in the Grassmarket last evening, near a shop that - of course - sold fried foods.

Definitely healthy...

According to legend, the fried Mars Bar originated in Stonehaven, the subject of a previous post (and location of Dunnottar Castle).  In some circles, the Mars Bar Supper is also referred to as the Last Supper.  Indeed, it is not healthy: a candy bar (similar to a Milky Way) coated in batter and fried in oil.  

This morning it does not
look appealing

To my surprise, it was quite tasty, having no fishy undertones.  The chocolate and nougat were partly melted, and the sweet tastes of the candy complemented the batter nicely.  If you visit Scotland, have one.  Then walk a few laps around the city.

Made by Jake & Connie Eckman?

After eating the Mars Bar, we then unanimously decided we needed a Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP). One of my favorite desserts, this pudding is a sponge cake mixed with chopped dates, smothered in toffee sauce and served with a side of fresh cream.  We discussed this in earnest, and Melinda and I decided that Jake's On Main rivals even Scotland's best STP.  


Safe travels to Dr. Amos, who braved the Scottish wind, rain, cool temperatures....and the deep-fried Mars Bar.