Search results
Jul 23, 2020 · I’ve made enquiries about the origin of the name monkey’s blood, but only flippant explanations were given. It was a similar story with stotties cakes when I was informed that they were thus named due to the stots contained therein.
Oct 13, 2023 · It can be disconcerting for tourists queuing at the ice cream van to overhear someone demanding that monkey’s blood be applied to a Ninety-Nine. The substance under issue bears the scientific name raspberry sauce, although it isn’t on the periodic table.
Jan 2, 2020 · Sunderland – Barrow Boys, Plodgin’ and Monkey’s Blood is available from Waterstones, Sunderland Museum, Sunderland Antiquarian Society, National Glass Centre and www.summerhillbooks.co.uk...
- Chris Cordner
Jul 23, 2020 · “Monkey’s blood” is used to describe ice cream sauce, a “right bobby dazzler” is a person of excellence, and a “workyticket” can be heard shouted at misbehaving children. Mr Robinson has found...
Oct 2, 2022 · Monkey’s blood is known in less lyrical societies as raspberry sauce. Despite its name it is entirely monkey-friendly and there is no need to contact the authorities after patronising the ice...
- Tony Gillan
Jul 21, 2021 · Is the origin of the name of this well known Mackem ice cream condiment politically correct?
People also ask
Is monkey's blood from Sunderland origin?
What does 'monkey's blood' mean?
Why are stotties called'monkey's blood'?
Mackem, Makem or Mak'em is a nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England. It is also a name for the local dialect and accent (not to be confused with Geordie); and for a fan, of whatever origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
