Forfar

/ˈfɔːrfɑːr/ noun

Definition

A type of Scottish meat pie or pastry, traditionally associated with the town of Forfar in Scotland; also called a Forfar bridie.

Etymology

Named after Forfar, a town in Angus, Scotland, where this particular style of filled pastry became famous. The association between regional foods and place names is common in British culinary tradition, where 'Forfar' became synonymous with this specific pastry style.

Kelly Says

A Forfar bridie is like a Scottish hamburger wrapped in pastry—but it's been made in that specific way for centuries, long before anyone patented a 'Whopper.' It shows how food names become anchored to places, creating edible geography.

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