Food and Drink
Scots select lentil soup as their favourite
Forget modern gourmet or innovative twists, when it comes to enjoying a bowl of soup it is official: Scottish consumers love the classics, with lentil soup voted as a 2019 meal winner. With National Soup Month taking place in January. and soup season in full swing, Scotty Brand – who make a range of freshly…
Read MoreNorth east gin festival returns next month
A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will be the…
Read MoreNew Scots gin is in the shops from today
A supermarket is launching a new exclusive product across all Scottish stores for Hogmanay, a Kinrara Oak Spiced Gin. The perfect winter warming tipple, the new Kinrara Oak Spiced Gin is flavoured with tonka beans, cinnamon, all spice, nutmag and vanilla. Brand new to supermarket shelves, and only available in Lidl, this gin is priced…
Read MoreHead chef in the MasterChef kitchen tonight
A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is back in this MasterChef kitchen this evening. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of five chefs, and the only contestant from Scotland, taking part in MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch, due to broadcast on BBC Two today, Thursday 27…
Read MoreNew extension at Loch Leven’s Larder opens
Popular lochside destination Loch Leven’s Larder has officially launched its new food hall, bakery and tasting room. Back in 2005, Emma and Robin Niven first opened Loch Leven’s Larder, near Kinross, taking advantage of the beautiful location of their family farm on the banks of Loch Leven. Since starting with only seven staff, a cafe…
Read MoreRestaurant to open its second site in Glasgow
A Korean restaurant in Glasgow city centre has announced it is to open a second restaurant site in Glasgow’s trendy West End. The name, which is pronounced as ‘bee-beem-bahp’ is named after the Korean comfort food – a bowl of warm white rice topped with vegetables and chilli pepper paste, soy sauce, or fermented…
Read MoreA tasty tradition from Canada to try out
A Canadian tradition is coming to Scotland this weekend. Founder of renowned Bross Bagels, Larah Bross, is bringing her favourite Montreal tradition to Edinburgh this Saturday and Sunday. To start the Christmas holidays off in style, she will be serving her favourite Canadian treat – ‘Sugaring off’ which is the act or process of converting…
Read MoreWill you give Brussels sprout ice cream a try?
It’s never easy to get some children – and even grown-ups – to eat ice cream. But will they give Brussels sprouts ice cream a try? It’s now on the menu at a Scottish ice cream parlour in the lead up to Christmas. Sprout lovers are being treated to the limited edition Minted Brussels Sprout ice…
Read MoreAfternoon tea served in a luxurious setting
A prestigious Scots hotel is serving up a special afternoon tea with a festive flair to help celebrate Christmas in style. The Trump Turnberry five-star resort with a sumptuous afternoon tea complete with seasonal dainty sandwiches and savouries, festive treats and freshly baked scones with cream and preserves. Specially created by Andrew MacKay – the…
Read MoreBad Girl Bakery steps out into the city
An acclaimed bakery in the highlands has expanded into Inverness city centre. Acclaimed Muir of Ord bakery and café Bad Girl Bakery has opened a new outlet by Eastgate Shopping Centre with the launch of the Cake & Coffee Caravan. The Cake & Coffee Caravan will serve coffees and hot chocolates alongside a range of…
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