Scottish Daily Mail

Death on a plate

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I WAS intrigued to hear that many traditiona­l delicacies that are now said to be on the culinary critical list.

These included the Aberdeen rowie, a lard-based roll which used to be a breakfast staple for inhabitant­s of the Granite City, childhood home of my dear husband.

On my first trip to meet my prospectiv­e in-laws, and keen to please them, I actually ate one.

It took about three days for my digestive system to process this impenetrab­le ball of fat and pastry which makes the deep-fried Mars bar look like a green smoothie.

Its possible demise will add at least ten years to the average Scottish lifespan.

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