Scottish Porridge has been part of the great British breakfast for thousands of years, and it’s easy to see why. A bowl of these humble oats is not only warming, but deliciously filling and a great source of energy. \nSince medieval times Porridge Oats have been grown and eaten in Scotland, and is one of the most popular breakfasts in the region – especially during the freezing winters. Historically, Scottish households often kept ‘porridge drawers’ where porridge could be stored to solidify and consumed later in the day as solid bars of oats. The preparation of porridge, also known as ‘porage’, is quite a controversial subject in Scotland–many insist that true porage is prepared only with water and a pinch of salt, whereas others prefer the richer,creamier method of mixing water and milk.
