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The Scottish Food History Podcast · Mar 17, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

Christian Isobel Johnstone with Ali Stoner

In this episode, Lindsay and Peter dive into the life of Christian Isobel Johnstone, a 19th century food writer. If you haven't heard her name, then maybe you've heard of Meg Dodds... Ali stoner, known to the world as Roving Haggis, joins this episode for a deep dive on Scottish food. Find out Ali's stance on plain or pan, her claim to Tesco fame and what exactly was behind the hearty skewers that graced her childhood dinner table.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Peter dive into the life of Christian Isobel Johnstone, a 19th century food writer. If you haven't heard her name, then maybe you've heard of Meg Dodds...

Ali stoner, known to the world as Roving Haggis, joins this episode for a deep dive on Scottish food. Find out Ali's stance on plain or pan, her claim to Tesco fame and what exactly was behind the hearty skewers that graced her childhood dinner table.

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