“coorie” (v) gaelic
/ˈkʊəri/
snuggle or nestle.
"it is the perfect place to coorie doon and warm up with a glass of wine on those cold winter nights”
That’s a dictionary description of the verb coorie and it’s a really nice version!
Coorie also means "to stoop, bend, cringe, crouch for protection”, just so you know the full meaning
The Pijjery is amazing in summer with the big doors flung open allowing outside inside. Originally, we thought that summer would be the perfect time of the year to stay in our little oasis of peace and tranquillity but here’s the thing, it’s absolutely perfect right now as well.
The clocks went back last month, the temperature dropped and the last leaves hung on desperately until a furious gust of wind sent them all flying!
As mornings arrive later and evenings come earlier, it seems natural that we snuggle down wrap ourselves in tweed blankets, read books, play scrabble or chat. Recently, we had some guests who made the most of the evenings. They lit the fire pit, made hot chocolate (apparently laced with something special), wrapped themselves in blankets and stayed outdoors watching the incredible star show in the night sky.
Based on our guests dreamy description of their wonderful evening, we've loaded up the supplies for the fire pit. We also created a hot chocolate and marshmallow kit along with a ‘More S’mores tin’. S'mores are a wonderful American treat made with Graham crackers and marshmallow. Of course, here is Scotland we’ve adapted and changed the Grahams to Digestive biscuits. The marshmallows are toasted on the firepit until they are just squishy and then sandwiched between the biscuits and they must be eaten outside with a mug of hot chocolate and … it’s even more dreamy if it’s a clear cold night.
As the temperatures started to drop and the season changed so did the Pijjery menu which now complements the weather and feeds the need to coorie doon! There’s nothing like cottage or shepherd’s pie loaded with buttery mashed potatoes to warm the cockles on a blisteringly cold evening.
For those who have wondered, shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and cottage pie is made with… beef. The shepherd bit makes sense - is that the smaller cows like Dexters were known as cottage cows in days gone by? Must check that theory out!Summer is
Peak season? Says who? Just coorie down and enjoy autumn and winter peak season in Stobo!
