to scotland where her thoughts at this time of year turned to the iconic poet rabbie burns. across the country people mark his birthday with a hearty meal and whiskey. this year chinese new year is falling deliciously close to those celebrations. here some reflections as to how that might influence the menu. january in scotland can be a brief affairfoot of menu. january in scotland can be a brief affair foot of the days are short, the weather cold and wet. maybe that s why back in 1801 a group of friends came up with an event to warm up the winter nights and celebrate the life of our national bard, robert barnes. as he snowed here locally rabbie. burns night is a lively evening of poetry, performance and what s probably scotland s most famous meal. this is what you usually get as traditional barns supper. you ve got tabbies or