on surviving the scottish winter

From autumn till December many scottish women will be devoting themselves singularly to the pursuit of adding a layer of protective fat to insulate them from the arctic winds and permafrost. Unlike the famous "yo yo" diet plan, this is rather a more sophisticated celtic survival technique which has contributed to the world recognition of the quest for culinary supremacy by the Scottish people. It is vital to begin this process in good time for winter. Consuming copious amounts of home made soup packed full of pulses and lentils is essential despite what your partner may say. Huge bowls of steaming porridge will soon buffer you from the wind produced by the Atlantic gales and the lentils. You will benefit from the added bonus of being your own pre inflated life jacket should the "wind" carry you out to sea. Popular winter protection schemes also include stockpiling non perishable foods such as lion bars and malteasers. These are high in essential nutrients and it is possible to store more per square foot than, for example, potatoes and being an instant ready meal is an added bonus as expelling extra energy through unnecessary food preparation could deplete your added protective layer fairly rapidly, thus endangering your winter survival.