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Fewer calories but no compromise on taste

PETER RANSCOMBE AS JANUARY draws to a close, those new year’s resolutions are getting harder and harder to keep. Read More

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Six ideas for Burns Night

Six ideas for Burns Night PETER RANSCOMBE THE tatties have been dug up, the neeps have been steeping for weeks and the haggis has been caught from ... Read More

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Further afield: Beer, whisky and wine in Norfolk

PETER RANSCOMBE THERE’S something oddly familiar about wandering around St George’s distillery. Read More

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Food and whisky matching at The Golf Inn

PETER RANSCOMBE FOOD and wine matching is a well-trodden path – just take a look at the “Wine to Dine” column each month in Scottish Field magazine. Read More

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50 wines for Christmas

PETER RANSCOMBE IN THE December issue of Scottish Field, we took a look at 12 wines for Christmas - here's the rest of the 50 wines for Christmas li... Read More

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Mixing whisky and science

PETER RANSCOMBE The world of whisky can be a confusing place. Read More

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Six of the best at the Edinburgh Fizz Festival

PETER RANSCOMBE THE first Edinburgh Fizz Festival is taking place today (Saturday 29 October) at Edinburgh Academy with 16 exhibitors offering vis... Read More

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Lidl surprises in Bordeaux

PETER RANSCOMBE SITTING in the garden outside his chateau, Jean-Francois Meynard’s arms are whirling so fast that it looks like the winemaker might... Read More

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Lunch with Louis Jadot at Steak Restaurant

PETER RANSCOMBE FEW food and drink combinations whet my appetite as much as steak and red wine. Read More