Posts Tagged ‘Simon Howie’
Scottish butcher creates ‘world’s first chocolate haggis’ for Burns Night
A Scottish butcher has released the world’s first chocolate haggis ahead of Burns Night. Simon Howie wanted to do something special ahead of the big day on 25 January and has come up with the sweet treat. Available for £5 in most supermarkets, it’s made with a blend of dark chocolate and white choc chips.…
Read MoreA tasty trip down food memory lane
Lidl is set to take customers on a trip down memory lane as it unveils its special in-store Scottish Larder promotion, featuring a range of the nation’s most nostalgic treats. Showcasing some much-loved favourites from Scots’ childhood, products on offer for a limited time only include Oor Wullie’s Braw Chew Bars, Bell’s Scotch Pies and…
Read MoreBurns Night range launched at supermarket
Scots food producers have been given a huge boost ahead of Burns Night. To help Scots mark one of the most celebrated days in the calendar, Aldi Scotland has unveiled its Burns Night Specialbuy range, which includes Macaulay’s haggis for just 99p. Available at all 102 Scottish stores from today, Scots are guaranteed unbeatable bargains…
Read MoreGreat Taste winners – in full
NEARLY 300 Great Taste awards have been presented to Scottish businesses by the Guild of Fine Food. A record 12,777 products were entered into the competition from 106 countries, with 42% of entrants receiving a prize. Products with a coastal theme proved popular, with whisky smoked black garlic sea salt from Hawkhead Whisky Smoked in…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg’s seal of approval for Scots food
American actor Mark Wahlberg given his restaurant’s menu a special Scotch twist for Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has teamed up with US celebrity restaurant Wahlburgers and Simon Howie – The Scottish Butcher to put a Scottish twist on some American classics in celebration of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Over…
Read MoreVegetarian square sausage hits the supermarkets
As growing numbers of people turn to a vegetarian diet, a version of that Scottish breakfast staple, the square sausage, has been created for them. Scottish butcher Simon Howie has launched a vegetarian version of one of the morning favourite, developing the new meat-free alternative in response to the growing trend of flexitarianism, with consumers…
Read MoreThe way to someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day is through black pudding
A top Scottish butcher has teamed up with Scotland’s National Chef to create two new recipes for Valentine’s Day. Simon Howie, producer of Scotland’s best-selling black pudding, has partnered with MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Gary Maclean, to share the love this Valentine’s Day with two delicious recipes guaranteed to get hearts racing. Working together, the…
Read MoreSimon Howie Thyme Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
Thyme Roasted Turkey Order your turkey and trimmings online at www.thescottishbutcher.com/christmas Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: Allow 20 minutes per kg plus an extra 70 minutes for small turkeys under 4kg or 90 minutes for larger turkeys to find your approximate cooking time. Ingredients: 1 Whole Turkey 150g butter 1 garlic head, peeled and minced Large…
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