Where was The Queen’s Gambit filmed? Netflix has grabbed audiences with The Queen’s Gambit, which is an adaptation of Walter Tevis’s 1983 novel of …
Filming locations for The Queen’s Gambit
The ultimate guide to Stir-up Sunday
Plan ahead for a stress-free Christmas Prep ahead for Christmas in the traditional way by making your Christmas pudding, cake, or mincemeat before the …
Recipe : Traditional Fruity Christmas Cake
Moist and full of fruit, this Christmas cake can be fed with either alcohol or tea for a moist and juicy treat this Christmas. …
Recipe : Christmas Pudding
The traditional end to Christmas Day, a steamed fruity Christmas Pudding, make-ahead on Stir- up Sunday and serve with a dollup of cream. Ingredients 175g …
Recipe : Freezable Mincemeat Pies for Christmas
Quick and easy to make, these are sooooo much tastier than shop-bought versions. Add your own twists such as grating marzipan over the mincemeat before …
Scotty Brand Chippy Chips Poutine
Heading Sometimes, or OK a lot of times, carbs are needed. Here’s a recipe that will certainly fulfil that carb need. Using Scotty Brand Chippy …
Recipe : How to make fresh curd cheese
It’s easy to make fresh homemade cheese curds that you can then use them for poutine or add to Huevos Rancheros, or fry them for …
Recipe : Basic Shortcrust Pastry
A basic shortcrust pastry is handy to know how to make. Mincemeat pies, apple pies, quiches the list is endless. This pastry can be used …
Happy 50th Birthday Kingston Bridge!
Kingston Bridge awarded Category C listing status Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge has been recognised with listing status at Category C for its special architectural and historic …
Recipe : Pear Tarte Tartin
Inspired by the delish apple tarte tartin at The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews, and with the purchase of some pears, we decided to try …
Brightening up the home with Partridge Blooms
Partridge Blooms are new on the scene and have certainly caused a flurry of interest on Facebook. They create handcrafted, luxury artificial floral wreaths …
Recipe : Smoked Haddock, Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin
This is a cheats gratin really as you part cook the vegetables so there’s no risk of a hard potato here. Smoked haddock with cauliflower …
Cooking Conversion Chart
Oven temperatures 140C = 275F = Gas Mark 1 150C = 300F = Gas Mark 2 160C = 325F = Gas Mark 3 180C = …
Social and Cocktail cocktails to your home
Social and Cocktail 2GO is a new venture from cocktail classes at home provider Social and Cocktail. They now deliver freshly made cocktails and cocktail boxes …
An Artisan Bakery – ‘The Wee Boulangerie’
A delightful small artisan bakery with a big heart, situated in the busy Newington area of Edinburgh – a neighbourhood full of small independent businesses. …
6 Stouts to celebrate International Stout Day
Heading The 5th November is not just Guy Fawkes Day, it’s also International Stout Day so we are celebrating here at Foodie Towers with some …
Highland Boundary Wild Scottish Liqueur and Spirit
Versatile spirits and liqueurs that are wild at heart Named after the Highland Boundary Fault on which the farm of Dr Marian Bruce and …
Celebrating a Scottish Halloween
As daylight fades it becomes one of my favourite times of year, Halloween! It’s one of the few occasions you are allowed to release your …
Beer Review : Spey Valley Winter Sunshine Extra Pale Ale
Brewery Spey Valley Brewery Beer Name Winter Sunshine ABV 4% Hops Mosaic, Simcoe and Centennial Notes Lively beer when poured with a good head. …
Recipe : Spooktini Cocktail for Halloween
Midori Martini Spooktini Halloween isn’t just for kids, adults want some spooky fun as well. Here’s a recipe for a Midori Martini or Spooktini …
Recipe :Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
Yummy Halloween Mummies Looking for a Halloween treat that doesn’t take three days to make? These three-ingredient mummies look the part for a spooky Halloween …
Recipe : Halloween Shrunken Heads
Ghoulish shrunken heads bobbling about in a punch of blood🩸 Er OK it’s dehydrated apples and Vimto but if anyone asks I shrunk the last …
Recipe : Spider Halloween Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Spooky Spider Cheese Toastie A creepy but cute Halloween spider grilled cheese sandwich is perfect for kids, and big kids! A quick and easy way …
Food Review : The Poutinerie
A taste of Quebec and Canada delivered to your door The Poutinerie has a well-earned reputation as a go-to for a poutine fix. They can be …