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Homewinter

winter

Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup Recipe
Recipe

Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup Recipe

25 November 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup Creamy and silky, this Roasted Pepper and Potato Soup Recipe is not only quick to [Read more]
potato and parsnip soup recipe
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Easy and Simple Potato and Parsnip Soup

4 October 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Now this is a hug in a bowl! Creamy and tasty potato and parsnip soup ideal for the colder weather. [Read more]
Broccoli and Potato Soup
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Broccoli and Potato Soup Recipe

17 August 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Easy to make broccoli and potato soup recipe   This broccoli and potato soup recipe is not only vegan, it [Read more]
Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
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Vegan Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

6 March 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Vegan Sweet Potato Soup   We reckon this soup is the ideal thing to lift the January blues as it’s [Read more]
main course recipe

Winter Chickpea Salad

28 December 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Winter Chickpea Salad from Maldon Sea Salt. Serves: 4 people Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1x [Read more]
Glenmorangie winter whisky
Drink

Glenmorangie release a winter whisky

25 October 2021 Emma Mykytyn Comments Off on Glenmorangie release a winter whisky
Winter jumper at the ready with Glenmorangie Winter is coming and being snowed in at home Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky [Read more]
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Potato and Roast Garlic Soup

23 October 2021 Emma Mykytyn 0
Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Comfort Soup   Looking for a thick and comforting soup this autumn? Then give this potato and [Read more]
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Christmas

Recipe: Mulled Gin

9 December 2019 Emma Mykytyn 0
Something to mull over this Christmas There’s gin galore in the shops just now so here’s a recipe for some [Read more]
Pink 75 Winter cocktail menu champagne central
Cocktails

Cocktail Recipe: Pink 75 from Champagne Central

28 November 2018 Emma Mykytyn 0
Pink 75 Cocktail from Champagne Central At the launch of the Winter Cocktails session at Champagne Central, we got to [Read more]
Winter warmer Winter cocktail menu champagne central
Drink

Winter Cocktails at Champagne Central

21 November 2018 Emma Mykytyn 0
Winter Cocktails to celebrate the festive season at Champagne Central A new winter cocktail menu at Champagne Central needed some [Read more]
easy chicken and rice soup
Food

Recipe: Easy Chicken and Rice Soup

11 December 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
Keep warm and cosy with this easy Winter warming soup It’s the weather for this Chicken and Rice Soup.  Not [Read more]
Pumpkin ginger apple soup recipe
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Recipe: Pumpkin, Ginger and Apple Soup (Vegan)

12 November 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
There’s more to pumpkins than Halloween, or if you are sick looking at pumpkins, try this with butternut squash.  The [Read more]
snert dutch split pea soup recipe
dutch

Recipe: Split Pea and Ham Soup

22 March 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
Snert yourself warm It may be Spring but it’s still soup weather and this Dutch split pea soup, inspired by [Read more]
Recipe potato dauphinoise
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Recipe: Potato Dauphinoise

22 January 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
This French dish is a classic and rightly so with all the perfect ingredients – carbs and fat!  The rich [Read more]
afternoon tea

Feature & Christmas Idea: Afternoon Tea at Colonnades, Signet Library, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

15 December 2015 Emma Mykytyn 0
Hidden amongst the bustle of the Royal Mile on a Saturday, The Signet Library was an oasis of calm.  Greeted [Read more]
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Food

Product Review: Dell’Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi

28 October 2015 Emma Mykytyn 0
It’s pumpkin time and,  to be honest, I’m not a big pumpkin fan.  They are great to scoop out for [Read more]
Carrot ginger coconut soup recipe
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Recipe: Carrot, Ginger and Coconut Soup

27 January 2015 Emma Mykytyn 0
Fed up with carrot and coriander? Add some creaminess to the mix with some coconut milk.
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Glasgow

Top 10 cosy Pubs in Glasgow with a fire!

4 December 2014 Emma Mykytyn 0
Is there anything better than finding a seat next to a fire when it’s cold?  Top that with a pint [Read more]
Spiced apple and oat spiced loaf
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Recipe: Spiced Apple and Oat Loaf

17 October 2014 Emma Mykytyn 0
This easy to make thick loaf is perfect with a cuppa, or as an alternative brunch. 85g oats 130g flour [Read more]
Fun knitted hat
lifestyle

Fun Knitted Hats

12 October 2014 Emma Mykytyn 0
Stumbled across these fun hats on twitter and just had to buy the turkey one, ideal food blogger winter outfit. [Read more]
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Food

Sneak Peek: Wagamama – launch of winter menu 2013

19 November 2013 Emma Mykytyn 0
We were invited along for a sneak peak at Wagamama’s new winter menu I didn’t know that the Glasgow city centre [Read more]

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