Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of variations, so it’s a great …
Recipe: Mulled Red Wine
Help raise money for HIT Scotland
Our lovely friend Stephanie at Tennents Training Academy is fundraising for HIT Scotland. Here is a piece about why she is walking the Great Wall …
Walking lunch food tour in Glasgow
The story of the city in four courses Mr and Mrs Foodie are a couple of history geeks so we’ve been on many a walking …
5 Gifts for the Gin Lover
Gin used to be a much mocked drink, but is now up their with craft beer in hipsterness. Here are 5 suggestions for Christmas gifts …
Travel: 120 years of Glasgow Subway
120 years of the ‘shoogle’ Today (14th December 2016) marks the 120th birthday of the Glasgow Subway. Yay! Opened on 14 December 1896, it is …
Smoked salmon 10 ways for Christmas
10 things to do with smoked salmon Smoked salmon is delicious in many ways from straight out of the packet to sushi, pasta and much …
Christmas tree greens at Waitrose
Get the kids to eat their greens this Christmas Romanesco Cauliflower Christmas ‘Trees’ will launch in branches of Waitrose this week. These cute and healthy …
Death of AA Gill
A eulogy for the Sunday Times critic As it seems to be the case this year, I opened up Facebook to see that another person …
Cocktail: Tia Maria Cappuccino
TIA MARIA CAPPUCCINO Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria 25ml vodka Shot of espresso Method: Shake all ingredients and pour into glass Add foam on top …
Christmas Cocktail: Tia Maria Mint Frappe
Liven up a Coffee Frappe with some Tia Maria and Mint, making it a bit more festive. TIA MARIA MINT FRAPPE Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria …
Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas
Looking for something different for a stocking filler this year? Mr & Mrs Foodie have scoured the internet to pick some interesting things. 1.Pocket …
Lifestyle: Shop Local gift card released
Gift Card Launched To Encourage ‘Shop Local’ Ethos in West End Looking for the best Christmas gift? Go West and invest in local shops. Fifty …
Cocktail Recipe: Winter in Marrakech from Opihr
Opihr Gin Cocktail Opihr Gin has shared this cocktail with us and it sounds ideal for warming you up on a winter night. Fruity cranberry …
Event: The Balmoral and Ruinart Winter Sessions
Champagne and music at The Balmoral with Ruinart We were invited along to the first Winter Sessions at Palm Court, The Balmoral in association with …
Cooking steak infographic from Jamie Oliver Barbecoa
This is the time of year when cooking meat that you wouldn’t normally cook. Even a steak can be daunting when you aren’t used …
Travel: 24 hours in (East) Berlin
What to see and do in 24 hours in (East) Berlin Could you get the essence of Berlin in 24 hours? It’s a tough call …
Bar Soba Expanding with £3m investment
Bar Soba serves up expansion plan after £3m BGF investment Bar Soba, the Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain, is preparing to open a further seven …
Food: Chaakoo Bombay Cafe, 79 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Step back in time at Chaakoo Bombay Cafe Decor Modelled on the Irani cafes of Mumbai circa 1950, Chaakoo takes its name from the Hindi …
Boozy Advent Calendars
Advent Calendars – not just for kids! Celebrate Christmas in style with these alcoholic advent calendars. Just don’t drink them all at once! 1. …
15 Christmas Starters
Christmas dinner starters for all tastes Whether your choice is traditional soups like Lentil or Stilton, or you fancy trying something different like sprout …
Jesmond Dene House Hotel Review
A country house break in the city Jesmond Dene House is one of only two Newcastle-upon-Tyne hotels listed in the 2017 Michelin guide, and they …
Food review: Chop House, Arch 15, E Market St, Edinburgh
Chop to it! Get to the Chop House… New recruit “Local chef” visits the newly-opened Market Street Chop House with Mr Foodie… This was my …
Lifestyle: Christmas Shopping in Glasgow
A day out with some fellow bloggers checking out some of the best shopping in the world (may be a slight exaggeration there!). The day …
Recipe: Dan Lepard’s Caramel Christmas Cake
Ok you were a little tired on stir it Sunday and didn’t make a Christmas cake. No problem there is still plenty of time. This recipe by …