Food and Drink
Food for thought with 10 items of traditional Scottish fayre
If you think of traditional Scottish fayre, the chances are you’ll think of haggis and oatcakes. But there’s far more to Scottish cuisine –and there’s not a deep-fried Mars bar in sight! 1. Black Bun This fruit cake encased in pastry is a Hogmanay staple which is carried by first footers as a gift to…
Read MoreStylish waterfront brasserie to reel-in foodies
An ambitious new venture is set to breathe life into a prominent historic site overlooking Newhaven Pier – at a location fast becoming one of Edinburgh’s foodie destinations. Due to open in mid-February, Pier Brasserie will bring a warm, contemporary bar and brasserie into the former Prezzo, within the renowned old fishmarket building in Newhaven,…
Read MoreBe for lorne this Valentine’s Day
They say that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Aldi’s new Love Heart Lorne sausages are guaranteed to bring a ‘slice’ of romance to the breakfast table. Aldi has made the perfect addition to a romantic breakfast in partnership with Ayrshire butcher, We…
Read MoreLess than a month to vote for Eat Game Awards finalists
The race is on to find the finest game creators in the country as voting is underway in the second edition of the national Eat Game Awards. The team behind the Eat Game Awards has been working flat out not only to bring this tasty, nutritious, free range meat to the attention of a wider national…
Read MoreVegan special bagels will keep Veganuary going
Veganuary is over but Bross Bagels have teamed up with Grams in Edinburgh to offer vegan specials for the month of February to promote veganism beyond January. The vegan specials which are both £6 are available at Grams and all Bross Bagels shops in Edinburgh. A lot of people did Veganuary and might be quite…
Read MoreLove at first sip at The Cauldron this Valentine’s Day
The team at Edinburgh’s fantasy-inspired bar, The Cauldron, has developed a menu of magical love potions that are sure to get hearts racing this Valentine’s Day. The Cauldron’s new Elixirs Menu offers lovers the chance to choose real life love potions, with special mood-improving powers. Designed with St Valentine in mind, the Damiana’s Charm, is…
Read MoreThe hunt is on for Aldi’s next top Scottish product
The search returns as part of Aldi’s commitment to increase its range of Scottish products to over 500 by the end of 2021. Applications are now open to find Aldi’s Next Top Product in Scotland. The search will help uncover exciting new products and has been re-launched as part of the supermarket’s commitment to increase…
Read MoreThis artisan juice business is based on core values
Artisan apple juice is squeezing its way into the soft drinks market. Cuddybridge Apple Juice make small-batch artisan juices in the splendid setting of a courtyard in Kailzie Gardens at Peebles on the banks of the River Tweed. ‘It’s a glorious place to squash apples,’ says Graham Stoddart, the man behind the juice. ‘It’s so…
Read MoreA boost for tablet and macaroon bars in Scotland
A Scots firm has been given a sweet boost, after securing sales to a leading retails. Lees of Scotland’s tablet and macaroon bars are set to go on sales in 58 M&S stores across Scotland this week, their first listing with the retailer. Bert Croll, sales director at Lees of Scotland said: ‘The macaroon bars…
Read MoreEdinburgh New Town Cookery School marks 10 years
The trainer of professional chefs, the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is marking 10 years in business with the launch 10 new courses. Since opening, the School has run over 2,500 courses, teaching more than 12,000 professionals, beginners and keen amateurs to cook who between them they have enough cracked eggs to make sufficient mayonnaise…
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