The world’s best dark chocolate truffle is still Scottish

The world’s best dark chocolate truffle is still Scottish after a chocolatier from Pitlochry scooped up every prize at the International Chocolate Awards. The Highland Chocolatier picked up seven awards for their chocolate truffles at the British Finals of the International Chocolate Awards. Their Dark Velvet Truffle received Gold and the highest score of any…

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Gordon Ramsay launches new gin with Eden Mill

Gordon Ramsay’s new Six Rivers gin range has been released, as a result of a collaboration between the internationally renowned, multi-Michelin chef and award-winning distillers Eden Mill. Ramsay’s first step into the UK spirits market, the Six Rivers gin collaboration pushes boundaries in the craft of distilling; combining some of the best and most exciting…

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Open-access online learning encouraging youngsters

This sees the launch of FIDA (Futures Institute at Dollar Academy) – an open-access online learning platform that empowers young people to learn in new ways. They do this through innovative projects rooted in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It has been created to address three fundamental challenges – sustainability, equitable access…

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Think you’ve got the skills to win a home cocktail contest?

EIGHT LANDS, the gin and vodka brand made at Glenrinnes Distillery in Speyside, will launch a home cocktail competition tomorrow to mark its first birthday – and the winner will receive a “mixology” masterclass and a two Michelin-starred meal at the Four Seasons Hotel. Amateur cocktail makers must demonstrate their creativity using no more than…

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Michelin Star Madeleines with melting hazelnut spread

Long considered a bastion of gastronomic excellence, Palace hotel Le Bristol Paris holds three Michelin stars at revered Epicure, and one Michelin star at ‘brasserie de luxe’, 114 Faubourg. Acknowledged by foodies all over the globe as ‘Chef Royalty’, Eric Frechon – who has been at Le Bristol’s culinary helm for over a decade –…

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Lobster Taglioni with Cherry Tomatoes

In Italy, particularly by the coast, dinner traditionally involves a lot of seafood. This is where a dish such as Chef Christioph Bob’s favourite Lobster Tagliolini comes in. Created with fresh lobster and minimal ingredients such as garlic, basil, tomatoes and olive oil, it serves as the perfect starter or main course that is delicious…

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Seven Crofts Gin looking for new growth in 2020

The Highland Liquor Company has announced Louis Wright as the brand and sales development manager of its premium handcrafted dry gin, Seven Crofts. Seven Crofts Gin, which launched at the end of 2019, has already secured listings with five-star hotels, restaurants and retailers including Harvey Nichols, Michael Caine’s Michelin star restaurant at Lympstone Manor and…

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Try this recipe for mocha parfait and toffee ice cream

Craig Millar’s @16 West End in St Monans has established itself a reputation for its quality seafood. Craig said: ‘I think the emphasis is more on the quality of the produce rather than the amount of produce now, letting the food speak for itself. ‘That’s what we aim for here. There are three of us…

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Restaurant Andrew Fairlie retains two Michelin stars

The team at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has retained its prestigious two Michelin star status. The announcement comes following a sad year for the team, which experienced the loss of founder, Andrew Fairlie, in January. Both head chef Stevie McLaughlin and general manager, Dale Dewsbury – who have a combined 44 years working with Andrew –…

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Scots restaurant wins Michelin Bib Gourmand

An Edinburgh restaurant has won the Bib Gourmand Award for the 2020 Guide by Michelin. Michelin revealed that Merienda in Stockbridge has been awarded prestigious honour.The Bib Gourmand award is presented to restaurants that combine both good quality and good value food. A vital criterion for the award is that guests can enjoy three courses…

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