The Blog — Porridge
The Golden Spurtle Competition -- Celebrating Porridge and the People Who Love It
Competitive porridge-making? Is that a thing? Yes! Don't be fooled. Like many simple things — think a classic cup of coffee, a loaf of rustic bread, an austere line drawing, or a rudimentary piano arpeggio — to execute it expertly, porridge can be more complicated than it seems. Porridge (what many in America call oatmeal) has three ingredients — oats, water, and salt. (Okay, lots of people include milk, too, but all add-ons and alterations are a separate discussion!) So, how can a whole town in Scotland turn porridge-making into an annual competition? That is part of the question behind...
Porridge - Simple Goodness
The link between the Scottish character and the Scottish diet has long been a subject of fanciful speculation; many have said that a spartan sensibility and powerful industriousness have their roots in the humble and nutritious staples of the Scottish kitchen. Porridge is a perfect example of these qualities.
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