Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Scots estates offer homes and jobs for fleeing Ukrainians
Rural estates in Scotland have said they are ready and able to welcome Ukrainian refugees and to offer accommodation and employment. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents rural businesses, said more than 40 estates had volunteered to help those fleeing war and arriving in Scotland. SLE said it had written to the Scottish Government…
Read MoreA tasty Guinness and treacle bread recipe
What could be more Irish than a loaf of bread made with Guinness? To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home. Noel has cooked for an impressive range of dignitaries and celebrities, including Barack…
Read MoreA bright green Apple Soor beer for St Patrick’s Day
The ‘wizards of sours’ at Edinburgh’s Vault City Brewing have launched a luminous green beer to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Portobello-based brewery has created a sweet Apple Soor beer that tastes like – you’ve guessed it! – Apple Sourz. The first 250 web orders will receive a free shot glass – perfect for St…
Read MoreAboyne Highland Games all set for August return
After an absence of three years, organisers have confirmed that Aboyne Highland Games will be held this August. The traditional Royal Deeside event, which attracts up to 10,000 visitors, will take place on Saturday, 6 August. It will mark the first time since 2019 that the games has been staged, after being cancelled for the…
Read MoreMackie’s scoops up talented graduate for brand new dream role
A graduate has kick-started a dream career developing ice cream and chocolate in the creative heart of Mackie’s of Scotland’s family farm – where it makes its sweet treats. Hannah Beattie, 25, landed the tasty role as the NPD (new product development) coordinator and will hone her knowledge and palate as she is tasked with…
Read MoreStirling Highland Games ready to return this summer
Stirling’s leading culture sporting event is set to return later this year on Saturday August 20th with some exciting new additions to the schedule. Even though a physical event, usually attended by thousands, hasn’t happened over the last two years because of the pandemic, Stirling successfully managed to fly the flag for highland games and…
Read MoreGlasgow’s going Greek with new West End eaterie
A new Greek restaurant is to open in Glasgow’s West End. Gyros is reimagined Greek street food that combines a modern taste with traditional Greek flavours. The new ‘grab and go’ style diner on Glasgow’s Byres Road will offer a culinary trip to Greece’s boldest flavours. The menu will include an authentic Gyros selection that…
Read MoreBreakfast waffle sour beer is the latest from Vault City
Scotland’s scientists of sour beer have unveiled their latest creation – a beer that tastes just like breakfast. The Fruits of the forest triple-stacked breakfast waffle beer is the latest in a long list of experimental beers by Portobello’s Vault City. Although it’s full of fruit, co-founder Steven Smith-Hay, has urged beer aficionados to avoid…
Read MoreBake Off Peter’s backing the Big Lunch this summer
The Great British Bake Off’s first Scottish winner is backing a campaign to bring people together, uniting communities, improving mental health and reducing isolation. The Big Lunch is the UK’s biggest annual community celebration and after a tough few years, the charity initiative is aiming to encourage more people to get involved than ever before.…
Read MoreFemale food and drink producers unite for IWD
This year the finest female food and drink entrepreneurs from Bute Kitchen are coming together to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s IWD theme is about breaking the bias and creating a more diverse and gender free stereotypical world and Bute Kitchen does just that. Bute Kitchen is a collaboration of food and drink businesses…
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