Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
This Italian red was served at Michelle Obama’s dinner
Peter Ranscombe samples wines from Cantina Goccia in Umbria, which have just landed in Scotland. FEW Italian regions strike such a chord with tourists as Tuscany; from Tony Blair and Terry Wogan to Stevie Wonder and Sting, celebrities have flocked to see its Renaissance art and to walk among its lavender fields and olive groves.…
Read MoreThese gins change colour – but that’s not their best trick
Peter Ranscombe visits the Old Curiosity distillery at the Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh. TO SAY that there’s been a gin explosion in Scotland is like saying Theresa May has had a tough time with Brexit – the understatement of the century. Glance at the spirits shelf in your local bottle shop or pick up…
Read MoreA whisky that is perfect for the festive season
A supermarketis launching a brand new 23 year old Speyside single malt. The Ben Bracken range is a collection of Lidl single malts and currently includes a permanent selection of single malts from Islay, Highland and Speyside Sold at just £39.99, the 23 year Speyside product is available for a limited time only and while…
Read MoreTheir shared love of whisky helps a worthy cause
St Andrews Quaich Society, run by locals and students, have made their annual donation of profits to WaterAid at the Cupar Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. The society hosts regular whisky tastings, led by professional brand ambassadors, in Hotel du Vin, St Andrews, on Thursday evenings throughout the University semester and beyond. Last year was a…
Read MoreDistillery delight after Icons of Whisky awards
Benromach Distillery is celebrating success at the prestigious Icons of Whisky Scotland awards. It picked up the Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year Award and was highly commended in the Visitor Attraction and Distillery Manager categories. Announced in a ceremony held in Edinburgh’s Surgeon’s Hall, the awards, which are organised by Whisky Magazine, pay tribute…
Read MoreWhy champagne and fish go swimmingly together
Don’t dismiss sparklers when it comes to food and wine pairings, writes Peter Ranscombe. WHEN is a wine not a wine? When it’s a champagne, of course. While champagne and other bubbles are the bottles of choice for aperitifs to start a meal, seldom do you see fizz being served throughout a dinner. But why…
Read MoreOn the first day of Christmas… The Three Chimneys
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of fine food. The Three Chimneys’ First Day of Christmas Carol All sung to the famous tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Opening: On the First Day of Christ-mas… Three Chim-neys sent to me… A gift…fit for any FOOD-IE Then…
Read MoreChristmas can be a dangerous time for your pets
In the throes of your festive preparations – including gift buying, tree decorating and grotto visiting – how many of us stop to put our pet’s safety on the Christmas list? With treats in abundance over Christmas, pet owners are being urged to be cautious. An astounding third of pet owners will experience an emergency…
Read MoreA vintage Glasgow Christmas at the Tenement House
Christmas comes to the National Trust for Scotland’s Tenement House in Glasgow’s Garnethill this weekend. The extraordinary property is closed for the winter but reopens for two days to show how Christmas was celebrated in the early 20th century, complete with traditional paper and fabric garlands, Christmas music and the parlour laid out for a…
Read MoreScots food, drink and hospitality event returns
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading trade event for the food, drink, hospitality and tourism industries, has announced a return to Glasgow in collaboration with Scottish Tourism Month. Taking place on 13 and 14 March 2019 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, ScotHot is the Scottish hospitality and catering sector’s largest and most comprehensive trade event.…
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