A filling chestnut and shallot tarte tatin

Merchant Gourmet – the plant-based pulses and grains brand – has a delicious spread of plant-based tasty recipes to share with Scottish Field readers. Over the next week, we’ll be bringing you a host of recipes, including vegan celebrity and cookbook author Gaz Oakley’s Braised Chestnut and Grain Wellington with a Charred Red Pepper Dressing…

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A book that’s a pure and simple joy to read

Wordsmiths rejoice, Fifty Words For Snow is as simple and as brilliant as you might hope. Nancy Campbell, a poet, writer and Arctic traveller from the Borders, teaches us of snow in its many forms across the globe. Many of these words and phrases shall now be used at every given opportunity: ‘hagelslag’, meaning ‘hail…

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Supermarket releases three new Scottish ice creams

Scottish summer ice creams have been launched at a leading supermarket. Aldi customers are set for a sweet taste of the warmer months ahead following the launch of the supermarket’s range of new ice cream flavours. Customers can pick and choose from three refreshing new ice cream creations as part of Aldi’s much-loved Strachan’s range:…

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A spooktacular celebration with help from M&S

When someone says “grow up and act your age” I strongly believe you should ignore them. It’s why as soon as October arrived, my flat was adorned with pumpkin, skeleton and spider bunting and a witch piñata full of sweets awaited trial. I’ve always loved Halloween; dressing up, ghoulish games, watching classic horrors with popcorn,…

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Cauliflower power as snacking shifts online

SNACKING Scots have been credited with saving an Ayrshire-based business. Tracey Hogarth, owner of Nudie Snacks, saw her sales drop by 95% when lockdown began as the offices that bought her snack boxes sent their workers home. Hogarth switched to selling her snacks – which include cauliflower crisps, roasted split peas, and chocolate orange protein…

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A delicious dessert revealed for Mother’s Day

The Ivy on the Square is preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day with a limited-edition dessert, The Tulipa. The beautiful tulip-inspired, bespoke Mother’s Day dessert (£9.50) boasts a delicious white chocolate mousse with raspberries, meringue, petals and a warm chocolate sauce, and looks as good as it tastes. The Ivy on the Square is the perfect…

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Have a terrifyingly tasty Halloween thanks to M&S

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE Halloween.  A huge horror and Sci-fi fan, I’ve always been intrigued by the ghoulish and sinister and with a bloody history such as Scotland’s, it’s the perfect place to be on All Hallow’s Eve. Whether you’re throwing a spooky get together or attending one tomorrow, you’ll want to…

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Chocolate, raspberry delice and coconut sorbet

Delicious food was always going to be the career path for the owners of the Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour. Eddie Abbott has been running the eaterie for the last 10 years. According to Eddie’s mum he was always destined to run a seafood restaurant: while she could never persuade his sisters to eat…

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All things white and beautiful this festive season

Much as we don’t like to admit it, Christmas is on its way. It’s fast approaching the time of year when everyone begins to think about family and friends, presents and parties, sparkles and – love ‘em or hate ‘em – sprouts! Often, the last thing anyone has time for is decorating their home, which…

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Delicious treats and no tricks at The Ivy on the Square

For a Halloween with more treats than tricks, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square has some delicious specials to get you in the seasonal spirit. From ghoulishly good cocktails to desserts with a wicked side, these limited-edition treats are available for one day only, Wednesday 31 October. Little ones can look forward to tucking into…

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