Producer’s Corner: Fetcha, Fiona McArthur

When Campbeltown chocolatier Fiona McArthur started to make vegan delights from her friend’s kitchen in 2020 she dreamed of one day seeing them in the world famous Oscars goody bag. Last year, Fiona finally got to celebrate the sweet taste of success after she was approached by organisers to create an exclusive box of her…

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In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh

Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef from its opening in 2024.   What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Pappardelle with ‘Nduja and Straciatella takes me back to the smell of a ragu…

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In a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac

Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac as it opens for the season.  Launched in 2013, the eatery is named after his parents’ home. He originally launched Scorrybreac in their front room, with Calum in the kitchen…

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Producer’s Corner: Goat Rodeo Goods

Goat Rodeo Goods may have started out as a way to save surplus vegetables from going on the compost heap.  But Lucy Patto Davidson and Kat Goldin have turned their green idea into a flourishing business selling powerhouse seasonings and pickles that can jazz up even the most basic meals at home.  After meeting in…

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In a Nutshell: Chef Lewis Vimpany, Lyla

Just weeks after being awarded their first Michelin star, we caught up with Lyla’s head chef Lewis Vimpany to find out what he likes to cook at home, his go-to recipe book and the most he has paid for a meal.   What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: I wouldn’t say…

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Recipe: Puffy Pancakes for Pancake Day

Twelve Triangles bakery shares their recipe for the perfect ‘puffy’ pancakes. Pioneering Edinburgh bakers Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan met while working at Edinburgh bakery Lovecrumbs back in 2011, and went on to open their own bakery venture, Twelve Triangles, in 2015. The name comes from the early days of Emily and Rachel’s recipe testing,…

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