Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Vikings, huge crustaceans and a helpful seagull
The basis of A Large Measure of Snow is that in December 1967, with all roads to the town of Kinloch cut off by snow, its fishing fleet sets off for Girvan in search of food. On board one boat, the Girl Maggie, is first mate Hamish, who has – to everyone’s amazement – been…
Read MoreSauvignon blanc day: 9 to try
To mark international sauvignon blanc day, Peter Ranscombe reviews examples from Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. TIME after time, sauvignon blanc keeps topping the charts as the UK’s favourite white wine. Just before the pandemic, Majestic Wine was the latest retailer to shine a light on the grape’s phenomenal success. Sauvignon was its best-selling…
Read MoreWine to Dine – June 2021 – The Harbour Café
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe scours the hills and shores for five bottles to take to the harbour. AS SPRING segues into summer, there’s no better time to visit the coast – or The Harbour Café at Elie, in Fife, which stars in the food feature in June’s issue of Scottish Field magazine. Being…
Read MoreA collection of the supernatural in Scotland
Assorted strange phenomena abound in Scotland – witches, wizards, fairies, sea monsters, yeti-type creatures, UFOs and a plethora of female spirits called glastigs and caoineags who appear in various forms. A collection of ghostly hauntings, blood-chilling tales and strange phenomena abound in Scotland are gathered together in a new book, Paranormal Scotland, by Gilly Pickup.…
Read More7 of the best rosés for your bank holiday weekend
If you’re looking for rosés ahead of the May Day bank holiday then Peter Ranscombe has you covered. IS IT really a year since our #stayathome review of rosés? While I’m not counting my sunshine-flapping chickens just yet – especially not for the bank holiday itself – there’s definitely more optimism in the air as…
Read MoreSupermarket 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:…
Read MoreBenriach secures its first whisky deal with Waitrose
Global drinks company Brown-Forman which owns Benriach Distillery, located in north Speyside, has secured its first whisky deal with supermarket giant Waitrose & Partners. Whisky lovers are now able to purchase the distillery’s new Original Ten, across 175 Waitrose stores throughout the UK. This follows Benriach’s recent unveiling of its new distinctive flavour-forward portfolio of…
Read MoreNew York, New York: so good, you’ll try its wine twice
Peter Ranscombe explores riesling, chardonnay, and other wine from the Empire State. THINK New York, think skyscrapers, think Broadway, think Sex and the City. But how about, “Think New York, think grapevines?” While Manhatten’s concrete jungle may not be the first place you’d look for vineyards, head inland from the city and there’s a further…
Read MoreTry this recipe for an alternative breakfast
We continue to bring you healthy recipes this week, and today bring you a filling breakfast idea. The seasonal and sustainable snack brand, ChicP, offers a delicious range of nutritious veggie bites and healthy hummus dips which are all made from surplus vegetables. Ideal for dunking, spreading or dolloping, ChicP is a great accompaniment to…
Read MoreRoast turmeric and cauliflower salad full of flavour
We continue to bring you healthy recipes this week, and today bring you a roast turmeric and cauliflower salad. The seasonal and sustainable snack brand, ChicP, offers a delicious range of nutritious veggie bites and healthy hummus dips which are all made from surplus vegetables. Ideal for dunking, spreading or dolloping, ChicP is a great…
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