The Macaroon bars were the first product created by Lees of Scotland in 1931 and continue to be one of our best-selling products almost 90 years later. We’re delighted that these will now be sold in M&S stores across Scotland along with our Traditional Scottish Tablet bars.” After the hour is up, melt 250g of chocolate. You can do this in the microwave like I did or over the stove top- whatever you prefer.

In the meantime, measure out 180g of unsweetened desiccated coconut. Place half of it into a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat and stir continuously until it turns golden brown. It’s important that you keep stirring otherwise the coconut will burn. He added: “We’re doing well this year and we’re probably ahead of where we were last year so everything remains positive, we’re obviously working in a difficult economic environment and it’s still challenging and competitive.

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Keep in the freezer until ready to dip. When you are ready to finish the macarons, melt the chocolate. Gradually start to add and mix the icing sugar until it becomes very stiff and hard to mix any more. (You may need less or more than in ingredient list; it depends on the potato).

This time we're talking about a macaroon made with potato, so let's roll our sleeves up as this will be messy. As I personally find them particularly sweet, we're converting traditional Scottish Macaroon Bars into these Scottish Macaroon Bar Snow Balls! They are not just gluten free but vegan too! retro sweet shops. Lees are popular in shops and in some regions The Toffee Man franchise of door to door selling sweets still sell them. Trading took a dip towards the end of the decade and this led to the company seeing record losses in 1990 before being sold to Northumbrian Fine Foods a year later.He said: “The turnover fell but the turnover then being achieved was profitable and they were able to turn the company around.” Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out towards Aberdeen, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.

We are extremely proud of our strong network of Scottish suppliers and we know our customers will be excited to see Lees of Scotland family favourites available at M&S.” Inspired by Jacqueline's blog at TinnedTomatoes.com. I've found that the amount of sugar will vary, depending on how dry your potato is. Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife? Clive’s father Raymond was the man who saved the company from going to the wall in 1993. He axed the non-profitable products that Lees were producing and concentrated on those that were making money.Now give the potatoes a good wash and boil them with the skin on (in unsalted water) until they are soft and tender. Drain and rinse them and leave them to cool. Step 2: The ad for Lees Macaroon Bars, which was initially aired in the sixties, is one that has lingered in the memory of many, and almost half a century on the Coatbridge company is going from strength to strength. I had originally planned to make these bars in time for Burns Night (which was on the 25 th January) to include in a “vegan Scottish desserts” post. But classic me- I didn’t get them done in time! The original Macaroon Bar is made with a hard fondant centre of mainly icing (powdered) sugar and mashed potato (yes, you heard me right), which is coated in a mix of chocolate and toasted coconut.

Our name defines us as being Scottish and Scotland has a good tradition and heritage in the manufacture of food and drink. There are no negatives associated with being a Scottish company.”Lees of Scotland’s Tablet and Macaroon bars are set to go on sales in 58 M&S stores across Scotland this week, their first listing with the retailer.