Cranachan recipe Delicious raspberries with whisky, honey and toasted oatmeal….we made huge portions of this perfect Scottish recipe. This is ideally served in a small …
Recipe: Cranachan
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Food Review: Kitty O’Sheas, 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow
New Menu at Kitty O’Sheas The Colonel and myself always like lunch at Kitty’s, its quick, tasty and being next to Glasgow Central Railway Station, …
Food Review: Gusto and Relish, 729 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
One of the pioneers of the Southside café scene is Gusto & Relish, an airy Scandi-décor place with great sandwiches and a delicious array of …
Food Review: Black Dove, 67 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, Glasgow *CLOSED*
Black Dove, in the southside hub of Shawlands, is the first restaurant venture by Chef of the year 2014 (at the Scottish Italian Awards): Chris …
10 Irresistible Brussel Sprout Ideas
The poor Brussel Sprout. Boiled to death, smelly and hated. Mrs Foodie loves these little green baubles, and here are some ideas to help you …
Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Pakora
Erase part of the sprout hate this Christmas and serve up some Brussels Sprouts Pakora. Use the sprouts whole or shredded and add a chopped …
Feature & Christmas Idea: Afternoon Tea at Colonnades, Signet Library, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Hidden amongst the bustle of the Royal Mile on a Saturday, The Signet Library was an oasis of calm. Greeted by a lovely young lady, …
Event: Southside Street Food Showdown – this Fri & Sat
It’s Southside Street Food Showdown this weekend Fri 11th December & Sat 12th December. At 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. each night Venue: …
This weekend in Glasgow: Tony Singh at Velvet Elvis
WHEN TONY MET ELVIS Scotland’s very own incredible spiceman Tony Singh will be hosting his ‘Tasty’ road trip at velvet Elvis this Saturday 12th and …
Event Review: Forest Hills Hotel and Spa, The Trossachs, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3TL
The Trossachs have long been a Glaswegian favourite for a night or week-end away but in these days of cheap flights abroad it’s somewhere that …
Recipe: Rolled Scotch Lamb Shoulder with Basil and Pine Nuts
We celebrated St Andrews Day a bit later this week at home due to being out and about so we have a recipe …
Event: One night only at Rawlings Love to Eat
One night only at Rawlings Love to Eat ! Flock will be show casing an 8 course tasting menu, at Rawlings Love to …
Food Review: Section 33 at Britannia Panopticon, Glasgow
Pop up dining with Section 33 and Britannia Panopticon We visited the inaugural section-33 guerrilla pop-up last year at Govanhill baths and it was disappointing …
Recipe: Vegan Chocolate and Avocado Cake
Vegan Chocolate and Avocado Cake This brownie like cake will go well with coffee, hot chocolate and for school fairs etc. It is converted from …
Food Review: NYL, 1 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5QW
Liverpool was the gateway to the new world and new lives for many people from all across Europe (there is even a Liverpool village in …
Scottish Seafood showcase at Restaurant Mark Greenaway with Seafood Scotland and Edinburgh Gin
We were recently invited to an amazing leisurely lunch in Edinburgh alongside fellow media people at Restaurant Mark Greenaway in the New Town. The lunch …
Our team…
Sounds very businesslike. In reality it’s just us bumbling along finding out things. Top spot goes to Fred, Chief Taster. The main man of the …
Food Review: MI & ME, St Pancras International Station, Euston Road, King’s Cross, London NW1 4QP
MI + ME located in St Pancras International Station is short for Milk and Meat – a reflection of the goods delivered to St Pancras Station …
Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake with Plums
Comforting home-made cake Being completely useless I forgot about a punnet worth of plums which we had in our fruit bowl – hidden under decorations …
Celebrate vegan month with where to eat in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Celebrate vegan month with a visit to some vegan/veggie friendly places. Bet you never thought there was as many vegan/veggie places around? Whether it’s a …
Recipe: Worms in Soil
This is a fun dessert to serve your gruesome ones, sorry children, any time of the year but especially halloween. Easy to make and you …
Product Review: Dell’Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi
It’s pumpkin time and, to be honest, I’m not a big pumpkin fan. They are great to scoop out for lanterns in comparison with an …
12 Halloween Party Ideas
It’s time for ghosts and ghouls as well as some blood and guts…enjoy yourself this halloween with some party ideas for trick or treat time. …
Food review: The Palm Tree, 87 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AW
Sunshine on Leith, Sonnenschein am Porty! Oktoberfest is a big thing in Germany, not so much in Portobello…until now perhaps!? I’d actually never been to …