Total Danbert We are partial to a roll n’ bacon (and tattie scone!) around here but are find ourselves often dismayed with bacon that shrivels …
Product Review: Henry Denny’s Fire and Smoke
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Food review: Spitfire Espresso, 127 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow
It’s all about the coffee (and eggs) Spitfire Espresso is one those places I keep returning to and meaning to write about but never do. …
Recipe: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadillas
I’m always looking for something to nibble on that doesn’t take forever to make and this quick semi-healthy dessert/snack/indulgence suits me well as the recipe has …
5 of the best places in Glasgow for cheese toasties
This morning’s delivery of our Cheese Postie subscription got me thinking all toasties! Here are 5 of the best places in Glasgow for a grilled cheese …
New menu at Contini, Edinburgh
Contini bring modern Italian food home I’ve just had lunch at the refurbished Contini and it isn’t an overstatement to say that it was outstanding! …
Recipe: Lamb, Leek and Nigella Seed Casserole
This recipe is from the British Leek Association website and has been developed by Katriona MacGregor. Please visit to see their other recipes. Mr Foodie …
Food review: Caxton Grill at The St Ermin’s Hotel, London
Eating local, like a local in London Adam Handling’s former stomping ground, Caxton Grill, is located in the heart of Westminster, just behind New Scotland …
Food review: Buck’s Bar, 111 West Regent St, Glasgow
Buck’ing the trend We never made it to Jacker de Viande, Osteria Piero or Boozy Rouge for that matter. However, we have finally made it …
Recipe: Bonne Maman Valentine’s Chocolate Cake
Is there anything more romantic than getting something home-made? A card? Dinner? or this cake? Bonne Maman have this delicious cake recipe which I had …
Food: Temaki, Hope Street, Glasgow
When I heard that there was a new restaurant on the block and soon to be opening in Glasgow, I kind of rolled my eyes. …
Food review: Salt and Vinegar, 1044 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Did we land a big fish in Shawlands? Salt and Vinegar in Shawlands seemed to take forever to open, teasing us, with the brown paper …
Event review: An audience with Nick Nairn
Dinner, bed, breakfast, celebrity chef? Check! January is a cold dreich month, so when I was invited to An Audience with Nick Nairn at the Double …
Menu for The Duchess of Argyle released
This week saw the announcement of the opening of The Duchess of Argyle for this Saturday and now here we have their menu. Anything take …
New Aparthotel for Glasgow
DRG add to their growing portfolio Known mostly for their restaurants, such as Amarone, Anchor Line and much more, DRG have unveiled plans for a …
Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards – Winners Announced
Today (1st February) saw The Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards held at the prestigious surroundings of the Ironmongers Hall in London. Attended by the …
Recipe: Creamed Broccoli
Tired of trees? Then here is a creamy alternative take that will change your opinion on broccoli forever. It also has the advantage of using …
Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower
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 …
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: Smoky Brae Smoked Sugar Cookies
I don’t normally rave about certain ingredients. More likely a must visit cafe or pub, but today I’m going out on a limb – buy …
News: Scottish Hotel Awards Winners Announced Part I
The Scottish Hotel Awards are being presented at three regional events. For the Argyll & Lomond, Glasgow & Clyde and South West regions, the presentation …
Lunch is served at The Pompadour by Galvin
The Pompadour by Galvin launches Saturday Lunches The Pompadour by Galvin at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh will now open its doors for lunch every Saturday. Michelin-starred …
Save food waste this burns night
Dinnae waste a morsel this Burns Night Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging Scots to make the most of the food they buy and avoid wasting …
Burns night: Do something different with haggis
Mearns T. McCaskie are a butchers based in Wemyss Bay, not far from Glasgow. They asked us to try out their award-winning haggis and who …
Recipe: Tipsy Laird
Tipsy Laird Pudding will go well with your Burns Night celebrations, or any night when you fancy a cheeky pudding. This one has a pub …