Every year the World Stovies Championships are held at the Huntly Hairst. For those not in the know, Stovies are a traditional dish of potatoes, onion, and meat, and nearly everyone in Scotland has their own version. Some get passed down through the generations, some are closely guarded secrets, and everyone’s version is the ONLY RIGHT WAY TO MAKE THEM. And that’s entirely correct. As there’s no set recipe for Stovies, so you can pretty much do what you like with them, setting brother against brother, sister against sister, sister against brother, and brother against family dog.
And this year, I’m delighted, honoured, and a little aroused, to announce that the 2014 WORLD STOVIES CHAMPION is me. BWAHAHAHAHA!
Now, if anyone kicks off with ‘My grannie makes the best stovies in the world!’ I can go fetch my shiny trophy and plonk it on the table. ‘Well, speaking as the World Stovies Champion…’ Etc.
And now here’s a photo of me with the Big Wooden Bowl of Winning (which I have to give back next year) and the Tiny Metal Trophy of Boasting (which I get to keep).

Our Bearded Protagonist with his trophies
My recipe for these World Beating stovies, will appear in the upcoming cookery book by the people behind Crimespree Magazine – which promises to be a cornucopia of edible delight, with recipes from crime writers all over the world!