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Peaches soaked in Brandy Ingredients 6 peaches 1 stick of cinnamon (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon) 325g sugar 2ooml brandy we used Bardinet (click here for cocktail recipes) 400ml water Method Add the sugar, water and cinnamon to a large pot. Bring to the boil and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Slice the peaches (or add whole if you have large enough jars) and add the peaches to the syrup. Poach until tender. Pour the peaches into a sterilised jar with enough syrup to cover around two thirds of peaches. Top up the jar with brandy. Seal the jar. Give the jar a shoogle gently to combine the syrup and brandy. The longer you store the jar, the more the brandy soaks into the peaches.
Christmas

Peaches soaked in Brandy

20 November 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Peaches soaked in Brandy Christmas is coming and one of the things I have always wanted to try has been [Read more]
Potato, Parmesan and Sage bake
main course recipe

The Humble Potato

29 October 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Virtually everyone likes potatoes, whether they are mashed, boiled, roasted or baked. What could be more mouthwatering than a freshly [Read more]
The Last Books Store in Glasgow
Drink

The Last Bookstore in Glasgow

27 October 2024 Emma Mykytyn 1
Lunch at The Last Bookstore in Glasgow Located where Fat Lobster was on Hope Street, is the latest venture from [Read more]
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UK

Review – Trejos Tacos London

18 October 2024 Hells Gibson 0
What do you get when a Mexican-American ex-convict movie star from LA opens a taco joint in London (no this [Read more]
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Food

11 years of The Gannet in Glasgow

16 October 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
The Gannet is marking 11 successful years in the heart of Finnieston Celebrating 11 years of dining is The Gannet [Read more]
peppered trout, Katy rodgers crème fraîche and rye bread.
Edinburgh

Dulse Edinburgh

19 September 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Dulse Edinburgh seafood restaurant and bar in the West End Dulse Edinburgh has been open since July 2022 taking over [Read more]
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air fryer

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Corn Ribs Recipe

12 September 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Easy and simple corn ribs recipe You don’t need a BBQ or it to be summer to enjoy these quick [Read more]
harry tolbooth stirling
Food

‘What Presence’ and ‘Keeping The Stories Alive’ at Tolbooth Stirling

11 September 2024 John Kilbride 1
Tolbooth Stirling showcases classic pop imagery Harry Papadopoulos might not be a name recognised by many outside fans of classic [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Lunch at The Bridge Inn Ratho

3 September 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Canalside dining on the outskirts of Edinburgh The Bridge Inn at Ratho is easily reached by car and public transport [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Everything you need to know about Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh

23 August 2024 Emma Mykytyn 1
What to expect when visiting Edinburgh Foodie Fave Bonnie & Wild Bonnie & Wild within St James Quarter Edinburgh has [Read more]
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France

Glasgow Burgers, Nantes

17 August 2024 John Kilbride 0
It’s perhaps the Glasgow embassy we didn’t know we needed In the winding city centre streets of Nantes, the historical [Read more]
wiltons London oyster masterclasses
England

Oyster masterclasses at Wiltons

8 August 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Start of the native oyster season means oyster masterclasses at Wiltons   Wiltons started life as an oyster barrow in [Read more]
L'Esterre Estate chocolate
Chocolate

Ways to celebrate World Chocolate Day

4 July 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
This year’s World Chocolate Day is Sunday 7th July Not that we need an excuse to eat chocolate, but 7th [Read more]
tres leches cake recipe
afternoon tea

Easy to make Tres Leches Cake (milk cake)

3 July 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Tres Leches Cake Recipe Named after the three types of milk used in the recipe, Tres Leches is a decadent-tasting, [Read more]
flat iron steak alston glasgow
Food

Alston £15 steak and chips lunch deal

25 June 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Alston Glasgow now serves a £15 steak and chips lunch deal Alston Bar & Beef in Glasgow is handily located [Read more]
rice and beetroot salad
Lunch

Recipe: Sticky rice salad with roasted beetroot

17 May 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
This is a tasty, filling salad with a distinctive Japonica flavour bringing to mind Asian aromas and colours. Serves: 4 [Read more]
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Blairgowrie

Big dishes at Little’s Restaurant, Blairgowrie

17 April 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
The place (or should that be plaice!?) for fish in Perthshire Famous for berry picking and the berries which grow [Read more]
The Ethical Dairy cheese storage
Food

Spotlight on The Ethical Dairy

9 April 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
No bull, happy cows are healthier and produce more milk Emma visited David and Wilma Finlay at The Ethical Dairy [Read more]
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news

2024 Scottish Excellence Awards shortlist revealed

21 February 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Establishments from Moray to the Borders and from Galloway to the Isle of Skye have been shortlisted in Scottish Excellence [Read more]
fhior scallop toast
Edinburgh

Mixtapes, new concept at Fhior, Edinburgh

18 February 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Mixtapes by Fhior is a regular, informal dining experience, where you can experience rare and unusual ingredients in an intimate restaurant setting.

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the regency cafe london window table
Breakfast

Traditional London Cafe – Regency Cafe, London

15 February 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Traditional London Greasy Spoon Breakfast We do love a traditional greasy spoon and we needed some sustenance before the Great [Read more]
city of glasgow college scholars restaurant parfait starter
Food

Scholars’ Training Restaurant, City of Glasgow College.

17 January 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Dining with tomorrows stars at Scholars’ Training Restaurant It has been far too long since we have visited Scholars’ Restaurant. [Read more]
le gavroche london
Food

Food Review : Le Gavroche, London

15 January 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Did we Roux the day at Le Gavroche? Le Gavroche, meaning ‘The urchin’, was the first restaurant in the UK [Read more]
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Christmas

Christmas meats from Swaledale

4 December 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
With their Great Taste Award rated meats, Swaledale Butchers is the place to think of when ordering meat this Christmas. [Read more]

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