Scottish Country Dance of the Day

Inspired by a friend with whom the devisor enjoys a wee dram of Scotch whisky, this formerly untitled dance was given its current title when the friend remarked that the "Chaperoned Progression" figure suggested the stirring of a warming pot of Scotch Broth soup!

And what could be better in wintry weather than a warming soup and a dance to go with it!

This traditional farmhouse soup, made with lamb, barley, and root vegetables, was also available as a canned soup from the famous (and lately infamous) Campbell's Soup brand company from 1935-2023!

This iconic red-canned soup series also gained art-world notoriety during the 1960's Pop Art movement though American artist Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup can series! Scotch Broth is featured in his second portfolio of soup can prints from 1968-69, representing everyday life and consumer culture.

And in a bit of art world thievery, in 2016, some of the soup can art prints were stolen from the Springfield Art Museum in Missouri where the original works reside!

According to art insurers, 'Tomato Soup' is the most expensive and sought-after by collectors with 'Chicken Noodle' running a close second. The stolen prints included the prints of the Beef, Vegetable, Tomato, Onion, Green Pea, Chicken noodle and Black Bean soup cans.

These stolen soups have as yet not been recovered.

So, after a bit of dancing this season, warm yourself with the "Scotch Broth" of your choice. ‘Mmm, mmm, good!', Dancers! Recipe included! ❤️ 💚 🤎 🧡 🥣 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥃 🥃 🥃