A slice of France in the middle of London Staying in London the night before a trip to France to find out all about French …
Unlimited Raclette in London at La Petite Ferme
Ghost in the Machine wine range from Bruce Jack
Unique wines from South Africa We joined Bruce Jack of Bruce Jack Wines and Wine Events Scotland for the launch of Ghost in the machine …
Chinese New Year
What is Chinese New Year and how to celebrate it This year the Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Tuesday 1st February. But what …
Dining at Duisdale House Hotel, Skye
Just before Christmas, we spent a night at Duisdale House Hotel in southern Skye, where we had a festive afternoon tea on arrival and an …
Discover Ayrshire and Arran Foodie Trails Day 3
Morning at Auchrannie Resort If you missed them, click to read about day 1 and day 2 of our Ayrshire and Arran adventure. Our bedroom …
Discover Ayrshire and Arran Foodie Trails Day 2
On the second day of our foodie adventure and first full day in Arran we awoke after a good night’s sleep and could then fully …
Discover Ayrshire and Arran with Foodie Trails
Six Taste Trails outlining the very best of Ayrshire and Arran’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality businesses have just been released by Ayrshire …
Neeps and Tatties with a sprinkling of Haggis
Winter warmer in a bowl A different take on a Scottish favourite – neeps and tatties soup, Ideal for a burns night supper or a …
Haggis Potato Cakes
A twist on the Haggis Potato Cakes recipe from BBC Good Food. We have used ready-made mash, prepared carrot and swede and Haggis from Asda. …
Afternoon Tea at Duisdale House Hotel, Skye
Tea and tasty treats by a cosy fire Afternoon tea is always an excellent idea, and even more so when it is a festive afternoon …
Duisdale House – Isle of Skye Hotel
About the luxury, award-winning hotel Duisdale House Hotel is a stunning Victorian house that sits just off the main road running down the Sleat Peninsula …
Super Easy Ham Croquettes Recipe (Croquetas De Jamón Serrano)
Spanish Ham Croquettes are up there beside calamari and those Jamon ruffle crisps in my top tastes of Spain. I’ve always been a bit wary …
Recipe: Frittatine di pasta Napoletane (Pasta Fritter)
Pasta Fritter Recipe inspired by Naples Our trip to Naples involved more than just regular Neapolitan Pizza, including not also deep-fried pizza (yes, they do …
Roasted Vegetable Winter Crumble Recipe
Easy to make winter comfort food After the decadence of Christmas and New Year, this roasted winter vegetable crumble will save the pennies and hopefully …
Flat White martini cocktail with Baileys & Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
Following on from Portia’s Champagne Fizz with Gordon’s cocktail we have Portia’s Flat White martini cocktail with Baileys & Smirnoff No.21 Vodka. Ingredients 45ml Baileys …
Easy New Year’s Eve Cocktails with Portia Freeman
New Year’s Eve Cocktails at home It looks like this will be another year of kitchen discos for parties this New Year, so with this …
Get New Year ready with our cocktail tips
You’d think after two years of making cocktails in our jammies we’d be experts. Here are some tips to make sure that your homemade cocktails …
Alcohol-free drink ideas for New Year
You don’t need alcohol to welcome in the bells If you are looking for new and different alcohol-free drinking options to welcome in 2022 then …
Jing, alcohol-free celebrations drink to a tea
Zero-calorie and non-alcoholic sparkling tea Do you ever celebrate with tea? Most people associate Champagne and other sparking wines with celebrations but why not tea …
Christmas Leftovers Pakora
Pakora using Christmas Leftovers Another use for Christmas leftovers, pakora! We’ve made Brussels sprout pakora before and this year we are having parsnip pakora, carrot …
Celebrate Christmas with Faustino Wines from Spain
Faustino Wines for Christmas If you’re looking for a wine to pair with your Christmas dinner or make a mulled wine with, why not …
The Simplest Christmas Tree Cheese Board
A Festive Christmas tree cheese board Here’s a fun and easy way to serve cheese this Christmas, with our Christmas tree cheese board! Choose whatever …
Boxing Day Brunch – Black Pudding Hash
Christmas Dinner Leftovers? Try this Boxing Day Brunch I love a Brussels sprout, so this suggestion for using leftovers from Christmas dinner for a Boxing …
Recipe : Luxurious Hot Chocolate with The Kings Ginger
Coorie in with some The Kings Ginger Hot Chocolate Colder and darker days mean an excuse to coorie in with loved ones – be they …