Posts Tagged ‘shortbread’
Just a couple of weeks to go to Islay whisky festival
Islay’s inaugural independent bottlers’ festival within the Fèis Ìle is taking place later this month. It will be held in the Bowmore Hall on 30 May 2019 from noon-5pm. The event will showcase independent bottlers’ vast array of Islay and Jura whiskies for the first time, with the blessing of the Fèis Ìle committee. Confirmed…
Read MorePutting a Scottish twist on a sweet American favourite
Scottish Field’s taste of America week of recipes concludes today with an American favourite, given a tartan twist by Christina Conte. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was 9, and now lives in Los Angeles where she publishes food and travel posts on her site, ChristinasCucina.com. Over the course of…
Read MoreScottish produce range is recognised by reader panel
Lidl’s Pick of Scotland has achieved the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended status, as decided by a panel of consumers. This is the first time the retailer has been recognised for an entire range by Good Housekeeping. The GH Reader Recommended panel judged the range across four main categories; performance/enjoyment, overall acceptability, propensity to repeat purchase,…
Read MoreStores aim to get Scotland first footing again
A supermarket is encouraging people across the country to reignite the heritage of Hogmanay by first-footing their neighbours with a lump of coal. Customers across all 96 Scottish Lidl stores can pick up free coal with their shopping from today, Saturday 29 December, a symbol of bringing of warmth and wellbeing for the year ahead.…
Read MoreDelicious shortbread but with a bit of heat
Today we bring you our fifth and final shortbread with a twist recipe. And today, we put a bit of heat into the old Scottish favourite, with this Cracked Black Pepper & Crowdie shortbread. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to…
Read MoreAt last we can eat Irn Bru – in shortbread!
Is there a treat that could be any more Scottish than Irn Bru shortbread? We think you’d be hard pressed to find one. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her…
Read MoreWhisky and Burns will unite for the Bard’s birthday
The Isle of Raasay Distillery is bringing together two of Scotland’s finest exports. The distillery is hosting a Burns and Whisky Weekend a stone’s throw away from where acclaimed Scots poet Sorley Maclean was born. The offering includes a two-night stay for two including all meals, checking in Friday 25 January, checking out Sunday 27…
Read MoreThis is something new – shortbread with tablet
We’ve got such a sweet tooth in Scotland – we love tablet and shortbread, and here’s a recipe bringing them together. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery…
Read MoreMake some tasty raspberry shortbread
We love our shortbread in Scotland – so here’s a recipe on how to make your own. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery in Edinburgh, and has…
Read MoreWhy not try this haggis spice shortbread recipe?
Everyone loves a tasty treat – especially if it’s Scottish! Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery in Edinburgh, and has created a set of five bespoke homemade…
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