A Year in a Scots Kitchen

The 20th century has witnessed many startling changes in food production and retailing. The most telling of these is the fact that while today's ready-cooked, pre-packed produce may be sophisticated and diverse, it is often difficult to assess for true quality. In the buyers' minds this year-round supply of fresh foods tends to make the seasons run together like colours in the wash so that they lose their meaning just as the food often loses its character and quality.