Cauliflower cheese is nice, but there are many other ways to cook this great vegetable. Creamed cauliflower is one of them. Creamed cauliflower does not taste …
Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower
Restaurant Review: Miller and Carter, 47 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Grand premises, grand food? Over the last few years Glasgow’s St Vincent Street has become burger central with properties transformed into burger chains seemingly as soon …
Recipe: Creamed Celeriac
Creamed Celeriac I sometimes see people in supermarkets staring at celeriac, clearly wondering what you do with it. That’s not surprising. Celeriac has long stringy roots …
5 whiskies for Burns Night
A dram for Burns night The choice of dram for your Burns night supper is a serious affair. Research is required. With friends, with acquaintances …
Recipe: Whisky Gravy
Traditionally, the only thing that was poured over haggis was a dram. But times change, and whisky sauce is now a popular part of the …
Recipe: Sugar Syrup
Lots of cocktails ask for sugar syrup. It is used to add sweetness without the grainy texture of sugar crystals, and to add bulk. You …
Drink: Aragon Bar, Byres Road, Glasgow
The Aragon in Glasgows Byres road holds happy memories for me. It was where I had my first pint. So it was with sadness that …
Recipe: Mulled Red Wine
Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of variations, so it’s a great …
Recipe: Dan Lepard’s Caramel Christmas Cake
Ok you were a little tired on stir it Sunday and didn’t make a Christmas cake. No problem there is still plenty of time. This recipe by …
Recipe: Boozy Fruit
Alcohol soaked fruit Make next year’s Christmas baking an experience to remember with some lovely alcohol soaked fruit. That’s right, next years Christmas. Soaking dried …
Happy Birthday The Pot Still
The Pot Still Is 5 years Old!!! No visitor to Glasgow can count their trip complete without a visit to The Pot Still in Glasgows …
Recipe: Lentil Soup
Simple and comforting soup Lentil soup is one of the simplest, cheapest and easiest soups to make. It is gluten free and can easily be …
Book Review: Korean Food Made Simple
Korean Food made simple Judy Joo is an American celebrity chef and Chef Patron of London’s JinJuu restaurant. A French trained cook, she grew up …
Restaurant Review: On Cafe London 31 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7EE
On Cafe and Modern Dim Sum Dim Sum are the small plates of China. Plates to share with family and friends over a long leisurely …
Recipe: Beer Bread
Give Your Loaf a Bit of Bottle You can make great bread using beer. Both hoppy and malty beers will work, each adding their own …
Recipe: Red Curry Paste
Thai red curry paste Red Curry Paste is the starting point for many great Thai dishes. Making your own is easy and much tastier than …
Recipe: Roasted Peppers
Mediterranean roasted peppers Roasted peppers are a great addition to salads, pastas and pizzas. You will find recipes telling you to char them in the oven …
Leon – (not) Coming to Glasgow (after all!)
Can fast food be fresh, tasty and inspired? Leon have over 30 restaurants in England claiming to do just that. So with a new branch …
Recipe: Salad Shirazi
Iranian inspired summer salad A tangy salad of cucumber, tomato and onion from Iran. Perfect with spicy food. Serves 4 The Dressing 1 tablespoon of extra …
Crab and Avocado Salad
Crab and avocado are great on their own. Combined, they make a great salad. The version here is for a main course, but you could …
Recipe: Marinaded Tomato Salad
A simple salad of marinaded cherry tomatoes that you will find across Eastern Europe. Perfect with cheese, cold meat or anywhere you would like a …
Food Review: The Brass Rail, Selfridges Food Hall, London
The Tastiest Salt Beef Sandwich in London? The Brass Rail has been part of Selfridges food hall for yonks. There is a reason for …