13 Classic British Snacks RATED by an American - Living in Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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  • @johnpurvis1276
    @johnpurvis1276 Před měsícem +18

    Finally an American who uses a knife and fork correctly 😅

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +3

      🤣

    • @alec1113
      @alec1113 Před 21 dnem +3

      That is my pet hate , as a Scot living in the USA . I'm amazed how Americans can't use a knife and fork . Jaffa cake is a fruit in scotland 🙂

  • @fullfacility
    @fullfacility Před měsícem +57

    To be fair, Marmite should eaten thinly spread on hot toast.

    • @mojojojo11811
      @mojojojo11811 Před měsícem

      Really? Wow thanks so much I bet the entire population of the UK never knew this information and have been eating it wrong since time began.

    • @MercuryCircuit
      @MercuryCircuit Před měsícem +3

      It's still bloody horrible on toast :)

    • @karenblackadder1183
      @karenblackadder1183 Před měsícem +5

      ​@@mojojojo11811 Those of us who are used to it can easily eat straight from jar.
      An American needs to try a smidgen on very tip of knife spread over buttered toas Baby steps!!

    • @DavidMiller-cf9zi
      @DavidMiller-cf9zi Před měsícem +2

      toast with butter

    • @patricialavender2902
      @patricialavender2902 Před měsícem +2

      Toast and marmite, mmm! Love it. In puddings, you need to try apple crumble, rhubarb crumble. Bread and butter pudding, sherry trifle, etc. etc

  • @jca111
    @jca111 Před měsícem +43

    Eating Marmite on a fork is like having chilli flakes neat and then saying you don't like Mexican food.
    Hot toast, loads of butter, and thin spread marmite.
    You have to try it properly.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for the tip! We’ll do that. We might add to a future video and prepare it all the ways shared.

    • @davidmckie7128
      @davidmckie7128 Před měsícem +1

      @@SimpleScottishLiving Also beans on toast if you have not had that yet.

    • @annettebanham4205
      @annettebanham4205 Před měsícem +3

      Marmite and cheese are the perfect partners!

    • @user-ez1du4ry9t
      @user-ez1du4ry9t Před měsícem +2

      ​@SimpleScottishLiving when we say a thin spread we mean barely visible! No one in their right mind would eat it the way you did! 1🤢🤮

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      @@user-ez1du4ry9t Good to know! We’ll try it the proper way soon!

  • @hannahgraceoutdoors
    @hannahgraceoutdoors Před měsícem +31

    Annie: Cuts scotch egg and eats with knife. Zach, "or you could eat it properly" 🤣 He's definitely British.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      🤣🤣

    • @karenpratt8665
      @karenpratt8665 Před měsícem +1

      @@hannahgraceoutdoors lol

    • @burlatsdemontaigne6147
      @burlatsdemontaigne6147 Před měsícem

      Nah, he forgot the Branston . Essential for a Jock Egg.

    • @justm9892
      @justm9892 Před 26 dny

      ​@@SimpleScottishLivingagreed Scotch Eggs store bought taste awful compared to home made.love making them from time to time.loving all your videos so far as just subbed today 😊

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 26 dny +1

      @@justm9892 Thanks for joining! ❤️

  • @MoodyMarco-vj3oe
    @MoodyMarco-vj3oe Před měsícem +24

    A Scotch pie can be anything from about 4 out of 10 to a 10 out of 10, totally depending on where you get it.

  • @chelseydixon3917
    @chelseydixon3917 Před měsícem +7

    Before anyone discounts marmite, you need to try marmite and cheese on toast. The trick is, you need such a thing sliver, almost so you can still see the butter underneath. So many people go too heavy and as a lover for probably 30 years, I wouldn't eat it thick/strong. Mature cheddar too!

    • @chelseydixon3917
      @chelseydixon3917 Před měsícem

      Also, there was an entire documentary deciding whether it was cake or biscuit. Cakes go hard when they are stale, biscuits go soft. Jaffa cakes go hard stale 😂

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      We will definitely revisit marmite and prepare it the proper way for a fair taste test!

    • @debraharris879
      @debraharris879 Před měsícem

      Marmite generally speaking is foul but I have to admit while I was at work one time there was a jar of Marmite and I challenged myself to try it so I spread it on the bread extremely thinly so you could barely see it and it wasn’t awful. However I still won’t eat it again because I still think it is awful and I don’t need it in my life!

    • @lesleybunce9848
      @lesleybunce9848 Před měsícem +1

      Marmite toast and peanut butter 😊

    • @eizabeth1692
      @eizabeth1692 Před 5 dny

      ​@@lesleybunce9848I have just discovered this. I love them both separately but together it's heaven.

  • @jackiebowman3906
    @jackiebowman3906 Před měsícem +6

    Hi Zach and Annie and family 😊 I only found you today and I subscribed straight away , you are both so lovely and natural I am hooked , your chemistry is adorable 🥰 . I love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 have been lucky enough to go a good few times . I married my lovely hubby there in Kingussie in 2009 in Ardverikie House we had the most wonderful time ❤ sadly I lost him nearly 3 years ago to a rare cancer he was only 46 😢😢 I am broken 💔 , but watching you both in your lovely home in Scotland is so warming I wish you all the happiness in the world . Love and best wishes Jackie from Wiltshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 xxxx

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching and for sharing! I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. 46 is too soon, and our hearts go out to you and all that you’ve had to go through. We truly appreciate your support and thank you for following along ❤️ Hope to keep bringing you some laughs!

    • @dianeyoung2914
      @dianeyoung2914 Před měsícem

      Condolences Jackie, it's just not fair is it, I lost my husband to cancer when he was 47, 7 years ago and it doesn't get easier, you just kind of carry on as best you can, miss him every day.

  • @AuldScot1888
    @AuldScot1888 Před měsícem +13

    🎵The milky bar kid is strong and tough, only the best is good enough, the creamiest milk, the whitest bar, nestles milky bar....the Milky Bars are on me.🎶
    60s/70s throwback for me there. 😂😂

    • @karenblackadder1183
      @karenblackadder1183 Před měsícem +2

      Believe it was 'the goodness that's in Milky Bar'

    • @AuldScot1888
      @AuldScot1888 Před měsícem

      @@karenblackadder1183 I won't argue. I'm only reaching back near 50 years. 😂

  • @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
    @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t Před měsícem +7

    A Scotch pie is often paired with beans, or served on a buttered roll.

  • @bethel1019
    @bethel1019 Před měsícem +4

    I like Tunnock's teacakes but much prefer the caramel wafers. Maybe you should get Annie to try more traditionally Scottish things like haggis, butter tablet, black bun, Edinburgh rock, etc.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      She’s had some of that, so we wanted honest first impressions! Happy to have her taste those on camera though.

  • @johnnyboy-f6v
    @johnnyboy-f6v Před měsícem +10

    FYI... Scotch eggs are NOT a Scottish creation. I believe they originate from Yorkshire in England.
    Scotch pies on the other hand are Scottish and are delicious. But you can't buy them in England.
    Coca Cola is the No 1 drink in every country of the world except Scotland where it is Irn Bru.
    Caramac was discontinued several years ago. But I believe you can get 'versions' of it (not the original recipe one).

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thanks for sharing!!

    • @johnleonard9090
      @johnleonard9090 Před měsícem +4

      Fortnum & Mason claim they invented the scotch egg, Holland’s make scotch pies and they’re a northern England company, they’re nice 😊

    • @alandunbar4244
      @alandunbar4244 Před 7 dny

      Yeah.. It was believed to originate from Fortnum & Mason in the early 1700s. The original name was thought to be Scorched Eggs due to the way it was baked initially - But shortened to Scotch ( probably from mispronounciation)

  • @christinebeverley1878
    @christinebeverley1878 Před měsícem +4

    I’m so glad I came across the two of you. I am really enjoying your content and cheerful personalities. I look forward to more. This was a good video and I did laugh a lot. Watching from sunny Wales 😎

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you for watching and for the kind comment! Happy to have you joining ❤️

  • @margaretstein7555
    @margaretstein7555 Před měsícem +8

    Another great reaction video Zach and Annie l was born and raised in Scotland and l have never liked marmite your faces when you tried it was funny love from Scotland ❤️

    • @cato1684
      @cato1684 Před měsícem

      Marmite is horrible, when I lived in SA they also sold it. Not unique to the UK.

  • @janlovig3371
    @janlovig3371 Před 16 dny +1

    My sister and I will be in Scotland at the end of August until the first of Sept. My daughter is in a masters program at Oxford at 47 yrs of ag. I told her 10 years ago if she ever got a partial scholarship to Oxford I would fly over and take her to a Scottish Game which has been her personal obsession since she was 16. She would go to a game or two every year and camp from BC to WA.
    We start in Galway then Edinburgh then 3 days traveling toward Inverness and circle back to Galway and meet up with Lacy for the games and then Oxford.
    I found you two a couple of days ago on utube and have enjoyed your videos. I have no idea where you are located but if you want to have a drive by picture we would enjoy that.
    We already know we won’t have enough time in the country (Scotland) and Vertually no time in England other than Oxford. Any suggestions are welcome and I know know what not to eat. Ha!
    Enjoying your content..keep up the good work and keep smiling and laughing at yourselves and each other. Jan and Margie

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 16 dny

      @@janlovig3371 We hope you have an incredible trip! As far as food goes in the Edinburgh area,the Queen’s Arms has a wonderful Sunday Roast, Hamilton’s for brunch/Scottish breakfast in Stockbridge is great, and Pepe Nero for Italian (especially their pasta with mushrooms) was exceptional! Afternoon tea at Prestonfield house is worth the hype, and so is visiting the Royal mile, Princes St Gardens, and hiking Arthur’s seat. Dalkieth Country Park is lovely and a short drive from Edinburgh, but we also love taking a day trip to North Berwick!

  • @paulbaddiley7326
    @paulbaddiley7326 Před měsícem +4

    marmite needs to be on toast with plenty of butter!!!!!!!! Love it

  • @CagedPaps
    @CagedPaps Před měsícem +6

    Scotch eggs in restaurants and bars are sold hot with the yolk still runny, usually. The ones you buy in local shops are like this. The Scotch pie is traditionally mutton, however most places have moved to beef - they differ wildly depending on where you get them from. I find it a risky pie to buy if you haven't tried it from that place before, sometimes too greasy, sometimes too solid, sometimes too salty. Get a good one though and they're superb. But mutch better pies throughout Scotland in my opinion.
    Irn-Bru should be cold, cold. Great for hangover and fish suppers alike.
    Monster Munch are bangers, there's a UK crisps documentary and it's on CZcams if you're ever bored enough. I think it's Crisp Wars.
    Marmite - you want to toast some bread, butter it and then a thin spread of Marmite, you should be able to see the butter. That's the best way to start and increase depending on preference. Straight from the jar is like drinking vinegar, no one does it.
    Wine Gums - look on CZcams for the 90s ads for it. "There's joose, loose, aboot this hoose!"

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thanks for the info! Yes, we definitely didn’t give marmite a fair shot. We’ll be revisiting this one and doing it the right way!

    • @livvymunro1929
      @livvymunro1929 Před 22 dny

      Where, oh where, can you get mutton pies these days? They all seem to be "beef" (loosely speaking). I have childhood memories of eating a Scotch pie with the grease dribbling down my chin. Howies in Saltcoats were the best. Heaven!

  • @David-sk9vv
    @David-sk9vv Před měsícem +20

    Marmite is awesome!!! 😁

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      We need to give it a fair shot in a future video and prepare it the proper way!

    • @David-sk9vv
      @David-sk9vv Před měsícem +1

      @@SimpleScottishLiving Yeah... not straight out of the jar 🤣
      It's the ultimate love or hate item! May I suggest spreading Marmite on hot, buttered Toast 🙂

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      @@David-sk9vv Yes, 100%! We’ll report back 😊

  • @sonoa941
    @sonoa941 Před měsícem +9

    I always have marmite in the cupboard but I don't eat it on its own, it's great in cooking, a spoon in stews, pies, gravy... The last time I ate it on toast was when I was pregnant (but loads of butter and the thinnest layer). I love your channel btw

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      That makes much more sense! I could see how it would be a nice salty additive when used sparingly in a recipe. We’ll have to try it again!

    • @RushfanUK
      @RushfanUK Před měsícem +2

      @@SimpleScottishLiving Very thinly spread on buttered toast, my regular breakfast.

  • @georgedyson9754
    @georgedyson9754 Před měsícem +10

    When I was young in the UK (some decades ago sadly), Oranges were imported from Jaffa in Israel - hence the name. The controversy over biscuit v cake came about because in the UK cakes are taxed differently than biscuits (Why is a mystery!) which resulted in a law suit. They were defined legally as cakes much to McVitie's relief as otherwise the VAT would have been collected retroactively - millions of pounds apparently.. Just a little history!

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Oh wow - thanks for sharing!

    • @juniusvindex769
      @juniusvindex769 Před měsícem

      I think you maybe wrong. Jaffa' came from South Africa.
      I transported fruit and veg in the early 90's and all Jaffa fruit was from South Africa.........
      Most of our lemons were from Cyprus, but a few came from Israel.
      Each box of fruit has a COO, and Seville oranges were from Spain, the rest came from South Africa.........

    • @simonrobbins8357
      @simonrobbins8357 Před měsícem

      @@juniusvindex769Jaffa is a place in Israel where that particular cultivar of orange was bred in the 19th century. It can of course be be grown anywhere with a suitable climate, and these days they do come from many places, and I think not many come from Jaffa itself as it is now a pretty urban environment. However, I don’t know when the shift of production location happened, nor does the original poster give any clues as to how old they are (other than some decades ago) so they may be correct.
      Edit. Just done a bit of research and it appears many of the orange groves in Jaffa disappeared in the late 1940s so quite possible for someone to have grown up in a period when the imports did actually come from Jaffa itself.

    • @georgedyson9754
      @georgedyson9754 Před měsícem

      @@simonrobbins8357 I am talking about the 1950's. But it certainly is possible that this variety of Orange was grown elsewhere such as South Africa, no doubt. They were a very large Orange with thick peel. They were certainly labelled as Jaffa Oranges.

    • @raymondporter2094
      @raymondporter2094 Před měsícem

      @@juniusvindex769 I don't think that is correct. Jaffa Oranges were from Israel - from Jaffa but South African Oranges were OUTSPAN.

  • @ajames8237
    @ajames8237 Před měsícem +45

    Cakes dry out, biscuits go soggy. Jaffa Cakes dry out so are cakes.

    • @ticklemetrout9625
      @ticklemetrout9625 Před měsícem +13

      Its actually been ruled on in court that Jaffa cakes are indeed cakes .

    • @andyjohnson4907
      @andyjohnson4907 Před měsícem +3

      I think the most relevant fact that makes it clear that Jaffa Cakes are cakes, is that they're cakes made from cake mix.
      I don't know how anyone can get this wrong.

    • @timrobertson1571
      @timrobertson1571 Před měsícem +9

      In 1991, after a long and costly dispute between HM Revenue and customs (HMRC) and McVities it was ruled in Court that Jaffa Cakes are indeed cakes and not biscuits. Decision based on the fact that biscuits, left out of their packaging always go soggy. Cakes don't. It's an important judgement because a chocolate covered biscuit would be subject to Value Added Tax, whereas a chocolate covered cake is not.

    • @Rachel_M_
      @Rachel_M_ Před měsícem

      cakes can be scaled up, biscuits can't, so McVities made a giant Jaffa Cake for "evidence" during their court case with HMRC

    • @andyjohnson4907
      @andyjohnson4907 Před měsícem

      @@timrobertson1571 I think every British person knows this story, but somehow don't know the difference between a biscuit and a cake.

  • @Trollhater-mb8ne
    @Trollhater-mb8ne Před měsícem +1

    I Had an order of scotch pies 🥧 delivered from Scotland last week, ate 5 straight away. Love them grew up with them with Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 parents.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      They’re delicious when from the butcher! Our scores likely would’ve been 10/10.

  • @andrewfraser8796
    @andrewfraser8796 Před měsícem +2

    Caramac has been withdrawn earlier this year loved them as a kid.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      😩😢

    • @justm9892
      @justm9892 Před 26 dny +1

      ​@@SimpleScottishLivingthere's still some shops like B&M that you can buy caramac from but they are usually in bigger towns or cities

  • @elainelindsay5296
    @elainelindsay5296 Před měsícem +21

    Tunnocks teacake.....my favourite 😍

  • @globbo843
    @globbo843 Před měsícem +4

    22:09 - the deep thought into the milkybar is great 😂

  • @Trollhater-mb8ne
    @Trollhater-mb8ne Před měsícem +1

    Cold Irn Bru perfect for a hangover

  • @liamperry7095
    @liamperry7095 Před měsícem +5

    Annie's laugh is infectious😅

  • @PaulEcosse
    @PaulEcosse Před měsícem +2

    The best thing to go with a Scotch Pie is Heinz beans and chips with brown sauce. 😋

  • @martinwatts5168
    @martinwatts5168 Před měsícem +1

    Try a homemade scotch egg. Scotch eggs should have a semi runny yolk. Try Dandelion and Burdock, a very distinctive drink. Bread and Butter pudding. The love/hate thing with Marmite has spawned a saying that has come into common usage. People will often say that something "is a Marmite thing", i.e. something you either love or hate. Love the videos btw.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thanks so much for watching! We’ll definitely try these. And yes, marmite seems to be an acquired taste, but we do plan to try it again when prepared the proper way!

  • @Stuffthatsfunny1
    @Stuffthatsfunny1 Před měsícem +9

    Annie should be reported for not giving tunnocks tea cakes 10/10

  • @dianeyoung2914
    @dianeyoung2914 Před měsícem +1

    Cherry bakewell are my favourite Mr Kipling cakes.

  • @missmerrily4830
    @missmerrily4830 Před měsícem +2

    In defence of Marmite. Non Brits/Australians generally despise Marmite, but I have to say folks, a lot of it is that you really don't understand it or how to eat it. As a lady of 76 who was brought up from a baby on it, it's one of my favourites, but it needs to go very sparingly onto hot, lavishly buttered toast. If you are going to be all tense about the quantity of butter then it's a waste of time even trying it as it will never taste anything but HORRIBLE. And there are plenty of my fellow Brits who would agree with you anyway. Marmite education needs to start in baby/childhood. Don't be suprised If it knocks you over if you choose to fork it into your mouth. You definitely can't ever get a palate for it after that!

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      We’re going to prepare it the proper way at and give it a fair chance! Stay tuned for our next video :)

  • @lottie2525
    @lottie2525 Před měsícem +2

    What the hell are you doing to poor Annie making her eat neat Marmite! 🤣🤣🤣Has to be on buttered toast very thinly spread with a cup of tea. I love Marmite nom nom nom. As for your Cherry Bakewell scores - get thee gone from our shores - no longer welcome! Bannished forthwith!

  • @eoint2524
    @eoint2524 Před měsícem +1

    HAHAHHA! The Marmite reaction was 100% brilliant. Needs to be THINLY spread on buttered toast for maximum effect!

  • @johnscott3714
    @johnscott3714 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Zach and Annie. You two are great!

  • @lynneserman6054
    @lynneserman6054 Před měsícem +3

    Suggestions for food... cullen skink? Steak and kidney pie? Rhubarb crumble? Scottish lamb? Lobster or crab with salad( not typically just Scottish but we loved having freshly caught ones mostly from dives off the east coast). For sweeties, if you have an old fashioned sweetshop with loose sweets in jars, try asking for 4ozs of a mixture of Scottish ones. We have alots of Scottish made ice cream too so if you're out and about then look for parlours in various towns. I can't remember many names but Janettas in St. Andrews, Visocchi's in Broughty Ferry, Luca's in Musselborough. Mackies is also available from the supermarkets. Scones. Organic duck eggs and, when in season, try a goose egg. I'm sure you'll have plenty of suggestions.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you for these suggestions! Eager to try many of these. And Luca’s is already a family favorite! ❤️

    • @alisonheppell9748
      @alisonheppell9748 Před 4 dny

      Cullen skink is fab ,,,,,then you have all the regional foods too

    • @alisonheppell9748
      @alisonheppell9748 Před 4 dny

      Caramel wafers

  • @user-pl7sf9qm9o
    @user-pl7sf9qm9o Před měsícem +1

    Scotch Woodcock? Buttered toast with Patum Paparium spread thinly...delicious!

  • @carolineskipper6976
    @carolineskipper6976 Před měsícem +4

    Fair enough, Marmite isn't for either of you- but eating it like that.......ain't no-one gonna enjoy that! (Unless you are already a great fan!) HAS to be eaten on hot buttered toast, VERY thinly spread! Or used in small amounts to pep up savoury sauces - like brown meat gravy, casseroles or meaty pasta sauces.
    The Jaffa cake is legally a cake, after a court case in which it was hotly debated. The issue was that cakes are exempt from VAT, but biscuits are not. The deciding factor was that cakes go hard when stale and biscuits go soggy when stale. Your Jaffa cake goes hard, ergo it is a cake. But it's always sold in the biscuit aisle, not the cake aisle......

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Good to know! And we will definitely try marmite prepared the correct way during our next taste testing video. It deserves a fair shot!

  • @lisachambers6230
    @lisachambers6230 Před 16 dny

    You two are so fun to watch! I’m heading to the UK from California the beginning of October with my daughter, her husband and his mother & we’re staying in Scotland for 4 nights. Great idea to do actual taste testing of the local snacks. Unfortunately my daughter & I have celiac disease so we will be missing out on some of the yummy foods. If you stumble upon great gluten free options, please pass those on. I know my son in law will enjoy many of the ones you shared in this video. By the way, I love that you brought a bit of California with you with the picture of the poppies behind you ❤ I grew up in the Bay Area.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 15 dny +1

      Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have a lovely time ❤️ Not sure about the GF restaurants, but I’ll keep you posted if/when we come across any!

  • @CHEEKYMONKEY2647
    @CHEEKYMONKEY2647 Před měsícem +1

    scotch pies really good with onion gravy and mixed steamed veg with mashed potato
    scotch egg great with salads or conrish pasties and beans or heated up and with mixed steamed veg and gravy
    marmite they changed the recipe it isnt like it used to be...
    cant go wrong with dodgers... great with tea or milk...
    jaffacakes are a cake that are the size of a buscuit...
    cherry bakewells also better with a cup of tea...
    tea cakes always great for kids in pack lunches... a great snack that doesnt fill your tunny bfore dinner...
    milkybar bar one of my old favorites, i myself, my kids and grand kids all grew up eating these to keep em quiet...
    caramac was discontinued but was another tasty treat.
    wham bars i used to roll up and put all of it in my mouth and let it melt and suck on it for hours... there was a similar one that had popping candy inside which was another favorite as a kid...
    wine gums another one that changed the recipe... they were alot better 20 years ago... fruity and chewy now they taste artificial...

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Interesting - thanks for sharing! Yes, I think a cup of tea could’ve improved these scores 😊

  • @millny123
    @millny123 Před 24 dny

    Watching anyone taste Marmite and seeing their response is brilliant.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 24 dny

      It was…surprising! 🤣 It’s delicious when prepared the proper way though. I’m a true convert - Annie

  • @christineduffy348
    @christineduffy348 Před měsícem +1

    Loved the vlog,maybe try all the different sponges cakes,like carrot cake,date and walnut and coffee cake 😊

  • @DaydreamersBarn
    @DaydreamersBarn Před měsícem +1

    Nice, try video. What fun! 🤍 Jess x

  • @annescanapico7168
    @annescanapico7168 Před 6 dny +1

    I burst out laughing when you tried the Marmite. First time I had was in New Zealand, I gagged to say the least. I would love the first two & I’ve had the biscuit with jam, pretty good. I also was intrigued by the pickled onion since I drink pickle juice. The rest maybe not. Definite no to the candies.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 6 dny +1

      Haha! We did marmite dirty though🤣 we gave it a fair chance at the end of our holiday to Dunkeld video, and Annie is a convert!

  • @dougb100
    @dougb100 Před 20 dny

    The treat I remember is coconut snowballs.
    A local treat for me is a Nanaimo Bar, named after the city that I live in now, Nanaimo.

  • @user-nw2on2ql6v
    @user-nw2on2ql6v Před měsícem +1

    ADVICE: I just wanted to say that I was instantly attracted to your videos bc of your big move to Scotland and would love to see more DITL or videos showing your life overseas as opposed to the sit down videos. You're in such a beautiful place and it's a shame to not show your new life. I look forward to watching your channel grow!

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +3

      Thanks for the feedback! We hope to showcase as much as possible. Haven’t been out too much in the first 2 months with all the ongoing house renovations and kids finishing up school, but we can’t wait to see more and share it with everyone ❤️

    • @lynneserman6054
      @lynneserman6054 Před měsícem

      ​@@SimpleScottishLiving, for those of us in Scotlabd I think most have us have just enjoyed your enthusiasm and find quite a lot of your viewpoints and experiences really interesting and how you explain for those of us unfamiliar with the USA, what it's like.

    • @lynneserman6054
      @lynneserman6054 Před měsícem

      Me thinks Zach that you have a sweet tooth😂.

    • @user-nw2on2ql6v
      @user-nw2on2ql6v Před měsícem

      ​@@SimpleScottishLivingyour welcome and I completely understand. For just starting a CZcams channel your doing really great. So glad I stumbled across your videos!

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      @@lynneserman6054 quite possibly 😅

  • @davidscott6375
    @davidscott6375 Před měsícem +10

    Guys Guys guys! Even as a Marmite lover, I would never eat it like that. If you fancy trying it again properly, lovely warm toast with butter and spread that marmite nice n thin.
    The pie, if you eat it just plain like that, you need to get from a butcher to get that proper savory taste, or as Zack said with your preference of sauce. I’m a brown sauce man myself, but whatever you prefer. They are also delicious cover in baked beans.
    Pickled Onion Monster Munch! Makes my mouth water just to think of them. Delicious.
    Prawn Cocktail, probably every Mums favorite.
    We drank irl Bru like water when I was a kid, but now, it’s a nostalgia drink, somewhat to sweet for me. Do not let the kids near it before bed😮!
    The rest of the scores where fair i think, but we definitely need more of these down the road. Looking forward to you trip. Plenty of scenery please, I’m a long way from home.

    • @brigidsingleton1596
      @brigidsingleton1596 Před měsícem +1

      I have always and still do
      Absolutely _DETEST_ any prawn cocktail snacks...
      And I _don't_ like Irn Bru _at all_ ...

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +2

      Thanks for sharing! We will definitely revisit the marmite when prepared properly and will report back. Went to the Hermitage today and attempted to get some scenic shots. Quite busy on a beautiful Sunday though 😅 Soaking up this amazing weather!

  • @stuartmays
    @stuartmays Před měsícem +1

    A quick tip, always buy your Scotch pies from the local butchers, much less cereal and more meat, usually filled to the brim too. Big up the Irn Bru,Try Tunnocks Caramel Logs,and I totally prefer Golden Wonder Fully flavoured Crisps.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      The caramel logs are 10/10! Eager to try the pies from the butcher. I’m sure they’ll be delicious.

  • @pathopewell1814
    @pathopewell1814 Před měsícem

    Am suffering from sciatica right now and feeling sorry for myself. I watched your video and you both cheered me up. You are so genuine, humorous and pleasant. Thank you so much.
    You are very brave attempting some of these so-called delights! Marmite, scoth eggs or Iron Brew😢😢😢😅
    Bring on more videos please!

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching, and we hope your sciatica symptoms lessen soon for you. ❤️

  • @Paul_Allaker8450
    @Paul_Allaker8450 Před měsícem +2

    Jaffa Cakes even went to court to prove their cake status, as cakes are VAT exempt, the court ruled they are cakes as the base drys out, if it were a biscuit the base would become soggy.

  • @Zzz-bq6pq
    @Zzz-bq6pq Před měsícem +3

    You need to try proper Stowaway black-pudding. It’s absolutely amazing with a poached egg.

  • @kimbo4599
    @kimbo4599 Před měsícem +2

    pie chips and beans .

  • @alandunbar4244
    @alandunbar4244 Před 7 dny

    Irn Bru is unique, and it cannot be compared or contrasted to any other soft fizzy drinks. It also outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland. As a marmite lover, even I was horrified for you when you used a fork and loaded it with the stuff... OMG!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The TINIEST amount goes a LOOOONG way on toast, and a small amount mixed into Heinz Baked Beans is amazing

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 7 dny

      Haha the marmite was a complete disaster!! We redid the taste test at the end of our British Dunkeld holiday video, and Annie is now a true convert!

  • @mlz2368
    @mlz2368 Před měsícem

    Laughed at the Marmite 😂, Roll & Square on a Crispy Glasgow Roll Red or Brown sauce Yum

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      @@mlz2368 we gave marmite a second try the proper way. Much better!!!

    • @mlz2368
      @mlz2368 Před měsícem

      😂Watched Both back to back What a Laugh

  • @seanmc1351
    @seanmc1351 Před měsícem +9

    The jaffa cakes are officially cakes, when they came out, they called them cakes, because there was no VAT(tax) on cakes, but there is VAT on buscuits, it went to court and they won, with the ruling being a cake, i think it was in 1991

    • @carolineskipper6976
      @carolineskipper6976 Před měsícem

      Jaffa Cakes predated VAT - they first came out in 1927, and VAT was introduced in 1972. The VAT Tribunal, in which the classification of Jaffa Cakes was established was, as you said, in 1991.

    • @seanmc1351
      @seanmc1351 Před měsícem +2

      @@carolineskipper6976 yes i know the date they came out, just for the comment, i just gave them upto date info, it was HMRC who took them to court, my wifes favourite, she can do a packet watching box sets

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Love hearing about this. We did more reading up because it’s quite interesting!

  • @patriciabarr4983
    @patriciabarr4983 Před 15 dny

    Wine Gums are my favourite. You can get them in Canada where I live.

  • @SirHilaryManfat
    @SirHilaryManfat Před 5 dny

    This is one of the funniest taste tests I've seen. I'm a Brit so I should be offended by your low scores, but I just feel bad that now you've moved to the UK, you're going to have to get used to all these weird tasting snacks! 🤣

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 5 dny +1

      Haha thanks for watching! Marmite has grown on me though, and I’m a true convert now after trying it the proper way! - Annie

  • @tzeentchian
    @tzeentchian Před měsícem +5

    Marmite is so delicious, but you need to have it on hot toast with butter. Vegemite is even better

  • @frankward8336
    @frankward8336 Před 26 dny

    Marmite is yummy, applied properly. Nice in stews, too.

  • @dianeyoung2914
    @dianeyoung2914 Před měsícem +1

    Jelly babies are far nicer than wine gums.

  • @lawrencebox919
    @lawrencebox919 Před 26 dny

    LOL I have a sugar rush after watching that!! LOL...😂😂😂

  • @nicksykes4575
    @nicksykes4575 Před 24 dny

    Isle of Man TT winner Richard Quayle was nick-named "Milky" because of his resemblance to the kid in the advert.

  • @joepollard9476
    @joepollard9476 Před 8 dny

    I love scotch eggs; just finished one, rated 10. Prawn cocktail, 2. Marmite, minus 1. Dodgers, 5. Jaffa, 5. Bakewell, 10 (Sainsbury's are identical, at half the price). Teacake, 6. Milkybar, minus 2. Winegums, 5. Don't know the rest.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 8 dny

      We definitely need to have a good scotch egg soon! Your scores on horribly off from ours.

  • @weedle30
    @weedle30 Před měsícem +1

    For the perfect Marmite taste test try toasting a “genuine” crumpet (not to be confused with an ‘English’ muffin as there’s no such thing here, they are just called *muffins…* a crumpet is a crumpet!) …. So
    Toast a crumpet until it goes crispy on the top (but not burnt!) put it on a little plate, then slather it with heaps of fresh dairy butter until the butter drips right through the crumpet holes! Then… with a SMIDGE! (as in a small amount until you get used to the taste of it) of Marmite on your knife, spread it over the top of the crumpet.
    Carefully pick up your crumpet and just bite into it …. The mix of hot crumpet, melty butter and the taste of Marmite will be a deep joy! Trust me, it’s the truth!
    Can’t wait to see you do a proper Marmite taste test…. Eating some off of a fork? 😖😲😧 *shaking my head in shock horror at the taste and sensation of it* 😱🤣🤣

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      🤣🤣 Saving this comment so that we can do a proper taste test and hopefully give marmite a fair chance!

  • @1dkappe
    @1dkappe Před 5 dny

    Haggis is just a kind of sausage. There are lots of sausages in Germany that look like a haggis.

  • @archstanton1628
    @archstanton1628 Před měsícem

    Your missus looks like Valarie Allman,I spent the whole video thinking where do I know this woman from? 😁 Should have stuck those pies on morning rolls btw 👍

  • @kinross24
    @kinross24 Před měsícem +2

    Jaffa cake- Cakes go hard when stale and biscuits go soft. Jaffas go hard!!

  • @foodandstuff2724
    @foodandstuff2724 Před měsícem

    And if you want more chocolate try a drifter, lion bar chocolate orange 😊

  • @Temeraire101
    @Temeraire101 Před měsícem +27

    You don’t eat Marmite straight out of the jar, just like you don’t eat American mustard straight out of the bottle. 😂😂😂😂

    • @andyjohnson4907
      @andyjohnson4907 Před měsícem +3

      @@Temeraire101 I could down a bottle of American mustard. Imagine trying it with Coleman's.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +3

      Fair point!! We will give it a proper try in our next taste testing video!

    • @scottythedawg
      @scottythedawg Před měsícem

      @@SimpleScottishLiving no need to suffer for your art.

    • @johnleonard9090
      @johnleonard9090 Před měsícem +2

      @@SimpleScottishLivingmix a small bit of marmite with some butter then use that to spread onto toast or add a small amount to mince dishes or stews

    • @martinburke362
      @martinburke362 Před měsícem +2

      Marmite is a food condiment

  • @simoncampbell3144
    @simoncampbell3144 Před 2 dny

    Marmite on roast potatoes is the king

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před dnem

      Will definitely be trying that!! Annie is a true marmite convert after trying it again properly at the end of our Holiday in Dunkeld video.

  • @Glyn-gq8ts
    @Glyn-gq8ts Před měsícem +1

    I love scotch pies and always used to make scotch eggs at New Years Eve

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Sounds wonderful! We want to get a good scotch pie and try again. No doubt it will be delicious.

  • @user-qp9bp8ng5l
    @user-qp9bp8ng5l Před měsícem

    This was really interesting and fun, but it really doesn't matter what you post because you two are so darn cute together!! Love your channel! :)

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for the comment! Happy to have you joining :) It feels like date night every time we get to record 😀

  • @tombrown8281
    @tombrown8281 Před měsícem

    Aw you can not beat a scotch pie. thanks again nice video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thank you! The scotch pie was good - can’t wait to get a proper one from the butcher!

  • @andrewmcfarlane5040
    @andrewmcfarlane5040 Před měsícem

    Marmite washed down by Irn Bru......Never thought I'd see the day.

  • @ducatiman1309
    @ducatiman1309 Před měsícem

    Love your videos folks !!! Thankyou

  • @LouisaSharp
    @LouisaSharp Před měsícem +1

    Stovies made with square steak slice One big pot dinner. ... Fry your sausage once cooked put oan a plate. Fry your onions in the grease from the sausage. Cut yer tatties , carrot and turnip into mouth size pieces. put yer vedgies into the large pot, cut yer square sausage into six pieces and put into the pot along with yer cooked onions. Crush two oxo cubes into the pot and shake about a teaspoon o steak seasoning ( I shake it in I don't measure as I ken whit we like) cover with boiling water and cook for about fifty minutes till the potatoes and veg are soft. Drain some o the fluid into a jug and mix some gravy granuals to thicken it add two tablespoons o H.P. Brown sauce in and add to the pot enjoy. I also have a Steamed fruit Dumpling recipe from my m/in/law, four oors steaming time for this if you want to try it.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +2

      My mouth is watering! Need to make this as soon as we’re settled in on a cold day. Can’t wait! ❤️

    • @justm9892
      @justm9892 Před 26 dny

      ​@@SimpleScottishLivinglove stories but I wouldn't fry the onions in the fat from the sausages unless you want blocked arteries lol.Square sausage has so much fat in them depending where you buy then from but I agree Stovies with HP sauce on a cold day =delightful!.

  • @nikkihayes5411
    @nikkihayes5411 Před měsícem +2

    Also Tunnocks should go" Down in one"😸👍

  • @HaggisLite
    @HaggisLite Před měsícem +2

    i mean, i love marmite but even for me just taking a scoop out the jar is a madness lol. You guys took enough there for at least one nice slice of toast. True test would be on a mothers pride plain loaf, toasted with lurpak butter and some marmite. Elite levels there

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Sounds much better already! We’ll give it a proper try in an upcoming video!

  • @allancopeland1742
    @allancopeland1742 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Zach and Annie great video ( try mince and tatties ,also black pudding and stovies mmmmmmmmmmm xx

  • @GrumpyOldGamer9221
    @GrumpyOldGamer9221 Před měsícem

    I really like Haggis, have it once in a while. Even had haggis lasagne once, when visiting Ullapool. Never seen it anywhere else up here though.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Love haggis! That was one of Annie’s first ever meals in Scotland at Zach’s Granny’s house.

  • @Mr19ewan71
    @Mr19ewan71 Před měsícem +1

    hi guys i have a great recommendation for you to come and experience ....the biggest highland games in the world which is in the beautiful town Dunoon on Saturday 27th August...hope to see you here and i know you will love it

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      @@Mr19ewan71 We’d absolutely love to make this! Thanks for the heads-up ❤️

  • @BelfastDave
    @BelfastDave Před měsícem +1

    I bought a pack of Caramac bars yesterday in "B & M".

  • @davidf3696
    @davidf3696 Před měsícem

    OK, I almost un-subscribed when you scored the Jaffa cakes. My wife and I love them but rarely purchase them because it is so hard to not finish the box in one sitting. I am surprised you didn’t have a Lees’s Macroon bar, Snowball or some delicious tablet. Keep the videos coming.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      @@davidf3696 Sorry to disappoint 🤣 Only reason we didn’t do the others is because Annie’s already tried those! Thanks for watching!

  • @janismarksnyder6842
    @janismarksnyder6842 Před měsícem

    Okay, I’ll have a Walker’s prawn cocktail crisps with a dollop of marmite followed with a Tunnocks tea cake chaser….. and then perhaps a dram of whatever whiskey is close by! 😁🥰💙
    Fun video, thank you for the laughs!

  • @davidscott6375
    @davidscott6375 Před měsícem +3

    Well when I saw marmite in the thumbnail, i was like… “please please please! Do not diss the marmite.” Let’s see how that goes…

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +3

      🤣 We’re going to have to do a taste test with marmite prepared all the ways people have shared. We did it wrong!

  • @benburns5995
    @benburns5995 Před měsícem

    Great seeing your reactions.

  • @robertwillis4061
    @robertwillis4061 Před měsícem +1

    Irn Bru with a Scotch Pie n chips. Or Irn Bru with a morning after a heavy night's greasy breakfast.

  • @cato1684
    @cato1684 Před měsícem

    Scotch pie is great, I get mine from the Butcher. Ooh, Irn Bru, my Grandsons visited recently and loved it. It got a solid thumbs up.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      I bet from the butcher would be amazing! We’ll need to try our local spot.

  • @angelacurran5924
    @angelacurran5924 Před měsícem

    Wham bars! I have no idea how I still have healthy teeth eating those as a child 😂

  • @alasdairfinlayson
    @alasdairfinlayson Před měsícem +1

    The correct amount of marmite for one slice of toast is about the size of a pea. It should be almost invisible when spread, on buttered toast.

  • @fionasharp595
    @fionasharp595 Před měsícem

    Caramac is so hard to find these days - this was brilliant 😂

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! We heard it’s been discontinued 🥲

    • @fionasharp595
      @fionasharp595 Před měsícem

      @@SimpleScottishLiving I did find some online a few years ago - worth a look x

  • @Stuffthatsfunny1
    @Stuffthatsfunny1 Před měsícem

    You could do drinks next: vimto, ribena, tenants if you drink alcoho, Robinsons summer fruits (pink one).

  • @nf5416
    @nf5416 Před měsícem +1

    jaffa cakes sold as cake to avoid vat , it is a cake because when stale it goes hard where as biscuits go soft when stale..

  • @annbaillie9098
    @annbaillie9098 Před měsícem

    I am going to give my fav USA dish, my aunt moved to Long Island in NY early 1960's and she came home for trips every year and always brought us lots of USA stuff, but my fav has to be meatloaf, and to this day we love it and it still gets made in all our homes. xoxox

  • @helentaylor6096
    @helentaylor6096 Před měsícem

    Caramac has been discontinued. It was a huge deal a couple of years ago. Cadburys make caramilk which is the most simular xx

  • @betagombar9022
    @betagombar9022 Před měsícem

    Great vlog Zac and Annie 👍 Caramac bars were discontinued last year 😢 I like a Wham bar but mine are always quite soft, I don't know where you bought your bar from?? 🤔😉
    I love how Annie gives things at least a couple of tastes, apart from the Marmite 🤢 when you go visiting the south of England you have to get Annie to try the pie, mash and liquor (parsley sauce) a dish originally from East London but available in all parts of London and places outside of the area. It's best with chilli vinegar and salt....lush 😍
    The two of you are like a breath of fresh air, I'm looking forward to seeing your next vlog ❤

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      Thanks for joining! Glad you enjoyed :) We’re hoping to have a vlog for next Sunday!

  • @serenity8876
    @serenity8876 Před 16 dny

    I adore Marmite, but if I ate it the way you did just now, I think I'd hate it forever. It's supposed to be spread thinly over toast or something. It's really nice on thick buttered hot toast and on a large slice you'd use a quarter of what you ate off a fork.

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před 16 dny +1

      We’ve since learned! We tried it again in our holiday to Dunkeld video, and Annie is now converted!

    • @serenity8876
      @serenity8876 Před 16 dny

      @@SimpleScottishLiving 💛

  • @delskioffskinov
    @delskioffskinov Před měsícem

    I thought your rankings were spot on and only for that reason will I subscribe to your channel! enjoyed watching it Thank You! have a sub.

  • @Pistol_Knight
    @Pistol_Knight Před měsícem

    Irn Bru tastes a bit like Root Beer mixed with Germoline, but I love it. Thats why Marmite has it's own taste, again I love it, better spread on a nicely buttered piece of toast and maybe a layer of Peanut Butter with it, or on Cheese on Toast. Refresher Bars are the Original Wham is a rip off

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      We need to give marmite a second chance after preparing it the proper way! Irn Bru was much better than expected!

  • @alexgill2455
    @alexgill2455 Před měsícem

    I came here to see an American try marmite done properly and was sorely disappointed! 😂

    • @SimpleScottishLiving
      @SimpleScottishLiving  Před měsícem

      🤣It was a disaster! We’ll be giving it a proper go in our next video and also sharing our trip to Dunkeld.

  • @sandrabutler8483
    @sandrabutler8483 Před měsícem +1

    Both Marmite and the Australian version are vegetarian and Scotch Eggs were invented in England at Fortnum and Mason. The Cherry Bakewell isn't actually British either, the one you tried comes from the States you should try the Bakewell Pudding which was invented in the town of Bakewell which you can buy online alongside the tarts and they'll give you the history of the tart, were we still showing the milky bar adverts when you were growing up? we also have milky way but it's totally different to the American one and our Mars is also very different