This “Tokyo Sling” cocktail is bright and sunny, ready to usher in all that spring and summer have to offer!
Prairie Wolf Spirits graciously donated the alcohol for use in this post. Opinions of their product are my own. (It’s awesome.)
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Rowies (Aberdeen Butteries)
Rowies are a crispy, layered pastry from Aberdeen, Scotland. The secret to them is a combination of lard and butter…and a little bit more butter.
As we are still across the pond, I am happy to bring you another Scot-approved recipe: Rowies.
Rowies are basically greasier, denser croissants. They were made famous in Aberdeen, Scotland because Aberdeen fishermen would take them out to sea and it was the only bread that wouldn’t go stale while they were gone. You can find more fun facts about rowies here. Now, they’re also called other names, like a “buttery”…but only if you’re from somewhere other than Aberdeen proper. My boss at my internship called them butteries, but he is from Stonehaven, which is right outside of Aberdeen and the home of Dunnotar Castle (one of my favorite places!)….
Scottish Oatcakes
In 2013, I studied abroad in Scotland. And as one who studies abroad often does, I sought to experience a lot of the culture through food exploration. So, when I was there, I purchased a sleeve of Oatcakes from the store. I’m not sure what compelled me to buy them, besides their Scottish heritage and label. But I kept them in my room and ate them with a big jar of Jif peanut butter that Justin had mailed me for Valentine’s Day. Or with Nutella. Or alone.
They didn’t taste like much, and they were a good snack for when I was binge watching New Girl and couldn’t muster myself out of my bed. Since then, I realized I had been missing their flavorlessness, and thought I needed them in my life. We’ve been planning another trip there, and I’ve found myself nostalgic about them. So I set out to make them.
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