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HomeAuthorsold father foodie

Articles by old father foodie

About old father foodie
Old Father Foodie spent over 20 years working as a chef in and around the Glasgow area. He watched the rise of Lambrusco, the demise of the steak house and still remembers life before Mcdonalds. He then spent many years working on education projects in Europe. Still a keen cook, he has picked up the odd tip or two along the way and now enjoys sharing them on these pages.
Creamed cauliflower recipe
low carb

Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower

27 January 2017 old father foodie 0
Cauliflower cheese is nice, but there are many other ways to cook this great vegetable. Creamed cauliflower is one of [Read more]
Miller and Carter Glasgow
city centre

Restaurant Review: Miller and Carter, 47 St Vincent Street, Glasgow

26 January 2017 old father foodie 0
Grand premises, grand food? Over the last few years Glasgow’s St Vincent Street has become burger central with properties transformed into [Read more]
Creamed celeriac recipe
Recipe

Recipe: Creamed Celeriac

23 January 2017 old father foodie 0
Creamed Celeriac I sometimes see people in supermarkets staring at celeriac, clearly wondering what you do with it. That’s not surprising. [Read more]
Burns Night

5 whiskies for Burns Night

21 January 2017 old father foodie 0
A dram for Burns night The choice of dram for your Burns night supper is a serious affair. Research is [Read more]
Whisky sauce gravy burns supper
Burns Night

Recipe: Whisky Gravy

21 January 2017 old father foodie 3
  Traditionally, the only thing that was poured over haggis was a dram. But times change, and whisky sauce is now [Read more]
Sugar syrup
Cocktails

Recipe: Sugar Syrup

30 December 2016 old father foodie 1
Lots of cocktails ask for sugar syrup. It is used to add sweetness without the grainy texture of sugar crystals, [Read more]
Beer

Drink: Aragon Bar, Byres Road, Glasgow

24 December 2016 old father foodie 1
The Aragon in Glasgows Byres road holds happy memories for me. It was where I had my first pint. So [Read more]
Mulled red wine
Cocktails

Recipe: Mulled Red Wine

14 December 2016 old father foodie 0
Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of [Read more]
Baking

Recipe: Dan Lepard’s Caramel Christmas Cake

3 December 2016 old father foodie 0
Ok you were a little tired on stir it Sunday and didn’t make a Christmas cake. No problem there is still plenty [Read more]
glasgow foodie exporers boozy fruit recipe
Baking

Recipe: Boozy Fruit

1 December 2016 old father foodie 0
Alcohol soaked fruit Make next year’s Christmas baking an experience to remember with some lovely alcohol soaked fruit. That’s right, [Read more]
Drink

Happy Birthday The Pot Still

26 November 2016 old father foodie 0
The Pot Still Is 5 years Old!!! No visitor to Glasgow can count their trip complete without a visit to [Read more]
Lentil soup recipe
gluten free

Recipe: Lentil Soup

19 November 2016 old father foodie 0
Simple and comforting soup Lentil soup is one of the simplest, cheapest and easiest soups to make. It is gluten [Read more]
book review

Book Review: Korean Food Made Simple

1 September 2016 old father foodie 0
Korean Food made simple Judy Joo is an American celebrity chef and Chef Patron of London’s JinJuu restaurant. A French [Read more]
dim sum

Restaurant Review: On Cafe London 31 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7EE

1 August 2016 old father foodie 1
On Cafe and Modern Dim Sum Dim Sum are the small plates of China. Plates to share with family and [Read more]
Bread baking home recipe
Beer

Recipe: Beer Bread

24 July 2016 old father foodie 0
Give Your Loaf a Bit of Bottle You can make great bread using beer. Both hoppy and malty beers will [Read more]
Recipe

Recipe: Red Curry Paste

15 July 2016 old father foodie 0
Thai red curry paste Red Curry Paste is the starting point for many great Thai dishes. Making your own is [Read more]
Peppers 2
Recipe

Recipe: Roasted Peppers

6 July 2016 old father foodie 0
Mediterranean roasted peppers Roasted peppers are a great addition to salads, pastas and pizzas. You will find recipes telling you to [Read more]
Food

Leon – (not) Coming to Glasgow (after all!)

1 July 2016 old father foodie 1
Can fast food be fresh, tasty and inspired? Leon have over 30 restaurants in England claiming to do just that. [Read more]
salad shirazi
Recipe

Recipe: Salad Shirazi

29 June 2016 old father foodie 0
Iranian inspired summer salad A tangy salad of cucumber, tomato and onion from Iran. Perfect with spicy food. Serves 4 [Read more]
crab avocado salad
Recipe

Crab and Avocado Salad

23 June 2016 old father foodie 0
Crab and avocado are great on their own. Combined, they make a great salad. The version here is for a [Read more]
tomato salad
Recipe

Recipe: Marinaded Tomato Salad

21 June 2016 old father foodie 0
A simple salad of marinaded cherry tomatoes that you will find across Eastern Europe. Perfect with cheese, cold meat or [Read more]
Brunch

Food Review: The Brass Rail, Selfridges Food Hall, London

19 June 2016 old father foodie 0
  The Tastiest Salt Beef Sandwich in London? The Brass Rail has been part of Selfridges food hall for yonks. [Read more]

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