Certainly a winter warmer this one! It’s always soup season in our house but this weather definitely makes you want a bowl of comforting soup. We spotted some The Hebridean Food Co. crab and Sweetcorn chowder at Lidl (£1.69) so decided to give it a go! Liking the packaging, veryRead More…
Warming vegetable and lentil soup mix from Scotty Brand After slaving away over a hot stove this Christmas probably the last thing you really want to do is prep more veg! Our chums at Scotty Brand have it sorted – pre-prepared veggies and lentils included in their ready to makeRead More…
Getting a hug in Shawlands On a recent stroll around Shawlands with Mrs Foodie, we decided to go for a cuppa somewhere. With plenty of cafes to choose from, we plumped for Hug Cafe, on Skirving Street. Initially we were only going to have a coffee & tea, with theRead More…
Be a Big Broth souper trooper for Centrepoint The 2nd November is the day to get together with friends, workmates and family to be ‘souper’ and help raise some cash for Centrepoint with Yorkshire Provender. In case you don’t know, Centrepoint is an organisation which aims to give young homelessRead More…
The Lantern Room – dining at the Courtyard Marriott hotel We had passed here many times before but this time we were in town for a show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, which is only just a few doors along… Outside, there’s a sizeable partially-covered and heated terrace looking onto theRead More…
Soupy Sunday – Spicy Organic Sweetcorn Soup As part of Organic September and a box of organic vegetables from Locavore, this meant soup time! We were feeling a little tender so needed something easy to make and comforting as well. Sweetcorn cobs are abundant just now, add some potatoes, stock andRead More…
Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint recipe Quench your thirst and re-hydrate with this refreshing watermelon soup. We love watermelon and with the heat lately, we were looking for other ways to enjoy some watermelon. Eat as a soup, or drink on the go as a smoothie style refresher. Ingredients 1Read More…
The Laurels, Southside Glasgow We needed to get out the house for some fresh air but the weather was a bit cold and wet…well, it certainly helped inspire our choices off the menu at The Laurels! The Laurels is on Clarkston Road and is within walking distance of both Muirend RailwayRead More…
Roasted Sweetcorn and Yellow Pepper Soup for The Big Broth When the weather is chilly there is only one thing for it – Soup! We are huge soup fans at Foodie Towers and I’m always looking for something different from the usual soups that I make. This roasted sweetcorn andRead More…
A bright and tasty winter warming soup – Courgette and Pea It might be winter but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Bring some brightness into your life with this Courgette and Pea Soup. Full of gorgeous tastes such as Thyme and Nutmeg plus Courgette and pea.Read More…
