Northern Scotland isn’t exactly the first place which springs to mind when having a break in winter, especially if you don’t own a car but …
Scottish Staycation: Glasgow to Aberdeen to Shetland
Food Review: Yaars, 44 Skirving Street, Glasgow ** CLOSED **
A new yaardstick for Southside takeaways Recently opened in the site of the original Buddy’s on Skirving Street is Yaars. It’s an Indian takeaway and …
Event: La Petite Mort wine dinner 16th March
We visited La Petite Mort recently (Click here for our review) and liked their fusion of flavours. Some a bit more daring than others but …
Product Review: Deiss Pro Lemon Zester & Grater
I’ve got one of those walls which seems to have every piece of kitchen gadgetry thats ever been made. Melon baller (cos I’m always balling my …
Food review: Ramen Dayo!, Glasgow *New location*
Ramen right up ye! Forced into La Cheetah, the basement club of Max’s bar & grill on Queen St, from its semi-permanent location on Gordon …
Food Review: La Petite Mort, 32 Valleyfield Street, Edinburgh
Died and gone to food heaven (almost) The last time we came here it was the lounge of Bennets bar. Still operated by the same …
Event Preview: Big Feed 4th March
Big Feed launches in Glasgow this weekend (4th March) and will surely be a treat for Glasgow foodies! The venture is headed by Ben who …
Travel: Virtual Reality App from Visit Scotland
A new virtual reality app has been realised from VisitScotland so everyone across the world can now instantly walk through the prehistoric village of Skara …
Recipe: Banana Caramel Pancakes
Pancakes are just made for bananas and caramel. Light, fluffy and wonderfully moist golden pancakes with a delicious toffee apple sauce makes a sensation stack! …
Flora Shedden pancake ideas from Graham’s Dairy
Quirky pancakes for pancake day This Shrove Tuesday, Graham’s the Family Dairy have created some weird and wonderful pancakes. How about olive and white chocolate? …
Bremen: Coffee lover heaven
Bremen was big in coffee long before Seattle In the 1960’s there were over 100 coffee roasting houses in Bremen. Today there is only a handful …
STV win against Michelle McManus in Bake off
Yesterday Mrs Foodie was along at The Kandy Bar Bakery in Saltcoats to see the launch of the search for Scottish Baker of the Year 2017. …
Food review: Victoria’s, 45 Atholl Road, Pitlochry
What’s Victoria’s secret? Victoria’s is a family-run restaurant on the main road in Pitlochry. It doesn’t have that in-the-moment hipster design, but what it does …
Where to enjoy National Margarita Day in Glasgow
Wednesday 22nd February is National Margarita Day (in the USA) and who are we to argue with an excuse for a margarita! So here’s 5 …
Scottish Baker of the Year 2017 launches!
Singing sensation and the new face of the Scottish Baker of the Year competition Michelle McManus will be trying her hand at something new this …
Product Review: Henry Denny’s Fire and Smoke
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 …
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 …
Event Preview: Belles and Burgers
Two events which have caught my eye are both happening on Sunday 5th March, Firstly: Belles in the Basement. Belles in the Basement is a girly afternoon …
HEINEKEN to Continue SIBA Scheme for Punch Licensees
Heineken have confirmed that, in the event of their bid to purchase 1900 pubs from Punch Taverns being successful, that they intend to work with …
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 …