I am walking through the Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry, Edinburgh with a clafoutis in my hand one lunchtime. My photographer Brendan MacNeill and I have just been into Craig Wood’s kitchen to see how this French classic is made. Now we’re going to sample it before trying other dishes…
I’m not sure whether I am typical, but when I’m out shopping I do seek out particular varieties. Take potatoes for instance, a Maris Piper is a great all rounder. I am also fond of Roosters. When it comes to spices and flavourings do I take as much care? There’s…
Marshmallows speak to the child in me. Their sticky puffiness and sweetness, the faint scent of vanilla, the slightly floury outside, all melting into goo in my mouth. The way the air bubbles in the mallow pops when you tongue press them against your palate. Mmm. Marshmallows are a bit…
Social Bite is a sandwich shop with a difference. Their profits go to charity and 25% of their employees were previously homeless people. The founders and staff care: they care about society, about working hard to help others, and they care about the quality of their food. And they should.…
For this post I invited Graeme Faulks to review this post. He lives in Edinburgh’s New Town is a keen amateur cook, an avid follower of food and a great lover of wine. Graeme’s Review For those of you who aren’t familiar with GQ, it is a monthly, unashamedly gentlemanly…
Hot from my post on sous vide cooking last week, I am looking at the slow cooker this week. It really seems to be having something of a revival. Caroline has just purchased one and there are many people out there who are passionate users of their cooker on a…
How do you cook most of your meals? Do you use an electric or gas oven? Are you a big fan of the pressure cooker (like so many French households)? Do you use your microwave? Or perhaps a slow cooker? Quite probably you use a mixture of any or all…
Jan 2015 Mithas is now closed. The weather is dreich, damp and chilly. Lunch on such a day needs to lift your spirits and set you up for the afternoon ahead. My chef friend A and I stepped into Mithas and were soon transported to a much warmer, welcoming place.…
At Edinburgh Foody, we get a lot of interesting information and offers. The other week,one from Eat in Season, a campaign run by Greener Scotland. The campaign’s aim is to get people to cook with local, seasonal ingredients, and they have the support of Tony Singh, from the television programme Incredible…
Imagine one glorious September day. The sun was shining, there was a bit of warmth in the air. A perfect day for foraging. We gather at Vogrie Country Park, near Dalkeith to discover the fruits of autumn. Last updated by Bread Baker Danielle at April 16, 2017.
