Commercial Quay, the old bonds opposite the Scottish Government in Leith, is a bustling, fun place to be. The bonds turn serious faces towards Commercial Street but have a long row of restaurants at their back. Here’s you’ll find Chop Chop Leith, La Garrigue Leith, the Kitchin and International Starters.…
Danielle: I’d been staring longingly at Wagamama’s each time I walked past but my resolve stayed until it was time to experience the Winter menu or otherwise known as the UK specials. I’ve been hearing good reports from everyone who’d visited, not just Caroline! Choosing to get there at noon…
There’s definitely a passion for food at The Cook School. The corridor is lined with awards and accolades with numerous cook books from local chefs and restaurants and further awards displayed in the dining room. The first glimpse through the double doors of the work stations makes the heart leap…
With a glamorous companion in tow, I went to Kyloe, the new restaurant and grill at The Rutland. Kyloe is an old Scots word for for highland cattle and it is obvious from the wood, leather and pony of the interior that this is a meat – specifically beef – focused…
My mind was already made up about this book before I’d even laid my hands on it. I wanted to like it. When I finally received a copy, its production values did not let me down. A beautifully styled and shot photograph on almost every page, a rarity in these straightened times.
With Hallowe’en just round the corner, pumpkins are in splendid abundance in such beautiful shapes, sizes and colours. Check out your local independent grocer for the best choice. If’ you’re carving a pumpkin for Hallowe’en, you’ll probably be wondering what to with the flesh you’re left with. My favourite recipe…
Signe Johansen’s Scandilicious is an instant classic, offering an authoritative insight in to the wonderful world of Scandinavian cuisine.
It’s National Baking Week this week. Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night are also getting closer. It’s that time of year where you yearn for some good wholesome home baking. In this post cake and toffee apples. What a combination! I love baking. I find it therapeutic. I am probably most at…
It’s been raining all day and I am in the mood for autumn food. Summer foods are green and bright with lemon: autumn foods are brow, red and bursting with umami. Today, I wanted roast beef but not the way it’s normally served. I didn’t fancy the heavy, full protein-starch-greens…
I write for a living. Morning to night I put words on paper to help clients sell or explain technical products. For fun, I eat, cook and write about it. I’m not alone in this: there are lots of food bloggers out there doing the same. Edinburgh has plenty of good food and…
