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

[@alexmctear5420]

Chocolate digestives are worth a try. I was very impressed that Annie has adopted the British way of using her cutlery

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Chocolate digestives are great. Chocolate HobNobs are my favourite, Annie's not fully on board...yet :-)

[@worthington3637]

But I bet she can't eat chocolate digestives with a knife and fork like us true Brits… yet

[@alexrafe2590]

Wine gums for Brits are what gum drops are for Americans. Similarly, digestives are for Brits what Graham Crackers are for Americans. They're even used in very similar ways in each country, for example crushed in a pie plate to act as a pie crust for sweet dessert pies or cheese cakes.

[@alexrafe2590]

@@SimpleScottishLiving are Hob Knobs considered a type of digestive biscuit? I know they're always placed near the digestives on the shelves in supermarkets. You'll have to forgive me Zach, it took me nearly fifteen years living in the UK to learn that Brits call men's shaving kits wash bags. Contemplating the apparently endless differences in vocabulary for ordinary everyday things in the two countries can be terrifying if you dwell on it for too long😬

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@alexrafe2590 Yes indeed! I don't think so, digestive biscuits are there own thing. Hobhobs are made of oats. Digestives are quite close to a graham cracker in the US!

[@fullfacility]

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

[@mojojojo11811]

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]

It's still bloody horrible on toast :)

[@karenblackadder1183]

​@@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]

toast with butter

[@patricialavender2902]

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

[@MoodyMarco-vj3oe]

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.

[@hannahgraceoutdoors]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

🤣🤣

[@karenpratt8665]

@@hannahgraceoutdoors lol

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

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

[@justm9892]

​@@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]

@@justm9892 Thanks for joining! ❤️

[@jca111]

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]

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

[@davidmckie7128]

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

[@annettebanham4205]

Marmite and cheese are the perfect partners!

[@ErinBeck-u8y]

​@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]

@@ErinBeck-u8y Good to know! We’ll try it the proper way soon!

[@Woofersgalore]

Just love you guys. Such a fun video x

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you ❤️

[@liamperry7095]

Annie's laugh is infectious😅

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you ❤️

[@chriskberks5471]

Watching the two of you is a delight. That was good fun. 😊😊😊

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

😊 thank you, this was a fun video to make! Thanks for watching!

[@Sinderbad]

🇺🇸 I giggled like a little kid all the way through. Marmite 😝 😂

[@AuldScot1888]

🎵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]

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

[@AuldScot1888]

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

[@newfoundland3238]

Great videos,nice couple!Love your honesty!Best of everything,.. just subscribed!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@christinebeverley1878]

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]

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

[@chriskberks5471]

Your reactions to the Wham bar were hilarious 😂😂😂

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Hahaha I'll take thr blame for that one, I should have given Annie some advance warning...she could have lost a tooth! 🤣

[@jackiebowman3906]

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]

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]

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.

[@fincar5189]

😊​@@SimpleScottishLiving

[@annieis300]

This was fun!!! 😋😋😋🤣🤣🤣

[@janlovig3371]

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]

@@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!

[@johnscott3714]

Hi Zach and Annie. You two are great!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you 😊

[@elainelindsay5296]

Tunnocks teacake.....my favourite 😍

[@heatherdutschke8591]

We became totally addicted to Tunnock's teacakes on our recent trip to Scotland 😁

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Hahhaha that's awesome!

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

That would be delicious!

[@Wee_Langside]

Baked beans = pie and beans

[@weedle30]

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]

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

[@Trollhater-mb8ne]

Cold Irn Bru perfect for a hangover

[@surfaceten510n]

Irn Bru is Scottish Lucozade aids recovery.

[@ducatiman1309]

Love your videos folks !!! Thankyou

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you!!

[@David-sk9vv]

Marmite is awesome!!! 😁

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@David-sk9vv]

@@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]

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

[@RJS4287]

​@@SimpleScottishLivingVegemite, an Australian icon is better than Marmite. Have it every day for breakfast on toast. Miss it when in Asia.

[@GinnyRM]

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]

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]

​@@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]

Me thinks Zach that you have a sweet tooth😂.

[@GinnyRM]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@lynneserman6054 quite possibly 😅

[@georgedyson9754]

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]

Oh wow - thanks for sharing!

[@juniusvindex769]

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.........

[@georgedyson9754]

@@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]

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

[@andrewmcewan8081]

jaffas were a type of seedless orange

[@barrybutler6375]

it was great to watch you two enjoy yourselves, 👍

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@bethel1019]

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]

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

[@ToddBenson-k2s]

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]

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

[@globbo843]

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

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Nice, try video. What fun! 🤍 Jess x

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thanks, Jess! ❤️

[@paulbaddiley7326]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

🤣 it wasn’t a fair try! Will revisit this one.

[@johnpurvis1276]

Finally an American who uses a knife and fork correctly 😅

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

🤣

[@alec1113]

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 🙂

[@josephturner7569]

​@@alec1113One of your five a day 😂

[@thefollandgnat]

What, eating Marmite with a fork? I think not.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@thefollandgnat hahah we’ve learned from our mistakes! Tried marmite again the proper way at the end of our Holiday to Dunkeld video, and Annie is a convert.

[@sonoa941]

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]

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]

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

[@lynneserman6054]

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]

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

[@alisonheppell9748]

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

[@alisonheppell9748]

Caramel wafers

[@smallrossy]

Luca's is never not busy, lol

[@margaretstein7555]

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]

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

[@susanfleming496]

I'll eat just about anything except Marmite! 😂

[@CagedPaps]

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 KZbin 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 KZbin for the 90s ads for it. "There's joose, loose, aboot this hoose!"

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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]

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!

[@msmoppett]

Scotch pies need to be heated, prefarably with fresh tomato

[@ajames8237]

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

[@ticklemetrout9625]

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

[@andyjohnson4907]

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]

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_]

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

[@andyjohnson4907]

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

[@jmfs8738]

Marmite!!! You cracked me up! I always wondered what it was. No need to wonder further😅. Sure hope there’s pepto-bismol over there!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

You're telling me! 😂

[@Zzz-bq6pq]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Will do!

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

*Stornoway. It's on a Scottish Island.

[@benburns5995]

Great seeing your reactions.

[@johnnyboy-f6v]

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]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnleonard9090]

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

[@alandunbar4244]

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)

[@marydavis5234]

Read the videos title, it actually 13 BRITISH snacks rated by an American living a Scotland

[@johnnyboy-f6v]

@@marydavis5234 What's your point, Mary? Are you berating me for something?

[@Trollhater-mb8ne]

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]

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

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

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.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Wow, this is interesting! Just read up on the case!

[@jackiesaylor2487]

I just started watching you, and I'm not sure if you will ever show your kids, but I bet this (and others) will be good to have the kids do taste testing videos

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Haha well they’d be totally fine with all the sweets that’s for sure. We’ve had lots of birthdays this week and many helpings of Colin the Caterpillar. Thanks so much for watching!

[@tzeentchian]

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

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I like Marmite but I think Vegemite is absolutely vile.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

We have to try it the proper way for sure!!

[@PaulEcosse]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Mmmm sounds delicious ❤️

[@Spartan16231]

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]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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!

[@nickhickson8738]

Wow! How refreshing to see an American holding and using a knife and fork correctly. 'It's JPS' take note!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Haha doing my best to acclimatise!

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

🤣

[@lawrencebox919]

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

[@carolineskipper6976]

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]

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

[@andrewfraser8796]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

😩😢

[@justm9892]

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

[@Spartan16231]

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]

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

[@ian-t7t]

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

[@robertlonsdale5326]

Watch the top 15 Irn Bru adverts.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

These are amazing!

[@robertlonsdale5326]

@@SimpleScottishLiving My pleasure. Enjoy your new journey through life. x

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@robertlonsdale5326 thank you!

[@livvymunro1929]

Unfortunately the best of them would probably be banned nowadays by the PC brigade. Can you imagine the reaction to the one where the mum is shaving and whistling "I used to be a man"?

[@CHEEKYMONKEY2647]

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]

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

[@Temeraire101]

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

[@andyjohnson4907]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@scottythedawg]

@@SimpleScottishLiving no need to suffer for your art.

[@johnleonard9090]

@@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]

Marmite is a food condiment

[@dianeyoung2914]

Cherry bakewell are my favourite Mr Kipling cakes.

[@seanmc1351]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@RTPeat]

@@SimpleScottishLivingUltraprocessed People by Chris van Tulleken covers McVities legal actions to prove they were a cake, meaning a reduced rate of VAT, along with Pringles similar case to decide whether Pringles are a potato crisp which is subject to VAT.

[@pathopewell1814]

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]

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

[@chelseydixon3917]

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]

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]

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

[@debraharris879]

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]

Marmite toast and peanut butter 😊

[@eizabeth1692]

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

[@martinwatts5168]

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]

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!

[@helenroberts1107]

A hush puppy in the UK is a shoe. What is it in the US?

[@jwi1085]

You don't have Google? Easier to see than describe

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

It’s a round densely breaded appetizer. Hard to describe!

[@marydavis5234]

We have hush puppy shoes brand in the US and also cornmeal dough rolled into a ball and deep fried.

[@christineduffy348]

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

[@educatednumpty71]

It's nice to see an American who can actually use a knife and fork properly.

[@cato1684]

That’s a bit mean, most of them can?

[@jwi1085]

​@@cato1684famously not

[@karenblackadder1183]

​@@cato1684 No they can't. Most eat like toddlers.

[@educatednumpty71]

@@cato1684 You obviously have never sat in a diner watching Americans. In fact, go to any restaurant where tourists go and you'll spot Americans just by how they use a knife and fork.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

🤣 Took some time, but I’m getting there!

[@smurfit71]

Lovely videos! Recommend you try dark chocolate Tunnocks teacakes if you can find them. The balance of dark chocolate, mallow and the biscuit base is sensational.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Ooh I love dark chocolate! Sounds much better!

[@MegaDeansy]

You should go to 'Bain's the butcher' in Stenhouse Cross, Edinburgh - they make the 'Rolls Royce of pies' - absolutely gorgeous !

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Will do!!

[@lottie2525]

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!

[@davidf3696]

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]

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

[@mlz2368]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@mlz2368]

😂Watched Both back to back What a Laugh

[@kcsunshine4008]

Good fun!Whoa!! Go steady with the marmite!!! Only use it in small quantities to “flavour ‘ other food like egg, bread, etc My mum used to make us mince tstties and neeps …. 40+!years ago

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

We’ve learned since this video 🤣 Annie actually likes it now!

[@thamesmead21]

I really love you two, I've watched a few of your videos and love them. You seem so happy together having so much fun 😀👍🤙🤙 by the way I love Marmite spread thick on toast but it's full of salt which ain't too healthy. Get Annie to try pickled onions and gherkins. Maybe some Mackerel or rollmops. I love anything with big flavour. Curry and Hot pepper or chilli sauce sauce. I don't think I've ever tried haggis but I love all kinds of food 😘😀🤯👍

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you for your kind words. After this taste test, we got some feedback on how to properly taste Marmite, and now Annie eats in on toast most days!

[@ajohnson2381]

Good job you had the iron bru to wash things down.

[@eoint2524]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@eoint2524 🤣 We’ll try it again the proper way!!

[@Glyn-gq8ts]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@lisachambers6230]

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]

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!

[@simoncampbell3144]

Marmite on roast potatoes is the king

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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.

[@nikkihayes5411]

Also Tunnocks should go" Down in one"😸👍

[@armstrongcatherine]

I am here for the pickled onion monster munch. Sooooooo good

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Yes!!🙌

[@greg731]

Fun video I really enjoyed!! My American taste agrees 100% on the marmite 🤢

[@MrNathansdad]

I always keep a jar of Marmite in my cupboard for when I'm cooking stews or gravies. Great umami bump

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Good tip, thanks. Annie now eats it daily, thinly spread on toast with butter! 😁

[@sandramitchell2719]

This was fun! Out of all the food you tasted I would only eat the Jaffa cakes. My teeth were sore thinking about the sugar😂 Love your videos. I’m Scottish and live in UAE, so love how you’re both finding things different from the US. xx

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! We have family in UAE. How are you liking it?

[@sandramitchell2719]

@SimpleScottishLiving We love it, we’re in Abu Dhabi. Obviously the weather makes a big difference. Been in the Middle East for almost 10 years. Have you visited your family over here?

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

@@sandramitchell2719 We’ve only heard wonderful things! Haven’t managed to make the trip yet but maybe now!

[@sandramitchell2719]

@@SimpleScottishLiving You definitely should, a lot of things to see and do. The food is amazing, we have every food available, and Zach, we can even get square sausage😂😂

[@frankward8336]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

We’ve given it another go. Delicious when done properly!

[@millny123]

Watching anyone taste Marmite and seeing their response is brilliant.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@janismarksnyder6842]

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!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

That sounds good! Might have to give this a try 😉

[@evansjessicae]

I really need to go eat some Marmite now! 😅 The trick is to eat the teensiest possible amount in each bite. I'm an American, but thanks to the channel Your New Zealand family and a little googling, I found I LOVE marmite on peanut butter toast (or even better is a Van's blueberry waffle instead of regular bread 😋😋😋), and drizzle just the tiniest strands of it across the bread. Ahhh, it's so addicting!

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Yes, we did it properly in our next video and now Annie loves it! I'm still not sold 🤣

[@stuartmays]

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]

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

[@tombrown8281]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

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

[@HaggisLite]

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]

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

[@RebeccaStone-bp2oz]

I love marmite, monster munch and Jaffa cakes😅😂xx

[@kumasenlac5504]

Presumably you use the marmite to glue the monster munch onto the Jaffa Cake.

[@vanessabrown9564]

I have marmite on toast and then peanut butter for breakfast every morning. I like the salty taste it gives the peanut butter. Yummy.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

We’ll have to try it that way!

[@dianeyoung2914]

Malteasers, crunchies and apple crumble to try.

[@allancopeland1742]

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

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Will do! That’s a family fave 😊

[@annescanapico7168]

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]

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!

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

Skips, are the prawn cocktail crisps tho try a think if I did dream it would be of Skips and sourcream dip. Totally yummy.

[@delskioffskinov]

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.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thanks for joining! ❤️

[@hiker0510]

A fellow American transplant - nearly 20 years now. I frequently visit Scotland and highly recommend you try Cullen Skink.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

It’s on the list for sure!!

[@kumasenlac5504]

Also try cranachan - the dessert of the Gods. Selkirk Bannock and butter is delicious at tea-time.

[@duanetrivett750]

No. 6. Had me laughing like a Mad Man

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Haha glad you enjoyed!

[@jstringfellow1961]

Fun fun fun, and more fun. NO NO ON on the Marmite and yes on most of the others. I enjoyed quite a few of these when I lived there, but never got the prawn chips. Since Annie says it reminds her of vinegar and salt I may try them next time. Jaffa cakes are biscuits with a fluffy top, not even a cake. They are too dry usually for my taste, but I find myself eating them if offered.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, we redid the Marmite in the next video after some 'feedback' and now Annie eats it on the daily!

[@kinross24]

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

[@marydavis5234]

I have never had a biscuit go soggy when stale, it always gets hard as a rock