Mr EF is a scone connoisseur. When he’s out bagging a munro and comes down off the hills, a good scone is always on his agenda. So gradually, he’s mapped the best scones across Scotland. At Cockenzie House we came across a scone that goes straight into the Scone Top…
It’s easy to forget just how near Hopetoun House is to the centre of Edinburgh and yet so far. Driving along the shore of the Firth of Forth, past the footings of the new bridge, you can feel your spirits rise. Up through the gates and across expanses of lawns…
The growing demand for Union of Genius soups has prompted the plans for a commercial kitchen where they can increased the amount of soup made whilst at the same time being able to maintain the quality and the personal touch.
I think one of my resolutions this year must be to eat more brunch. It’s that most wonderful of meals. It’s not got the heaviness of a full Scottish or English breakfast and it’s not the some how more grown up dishes of lunch. I was very happy to receive…
Last year, I wrote a piece on the best places to get cake in Edinburgh on a Sunday afternoon. I still go for cake most Sundays (and quite a few Saturdays) but I no longer go to the same places. Here’s some of the places I’ve been to in the…
The Caledonian Hotel has been revived and revitalised and is now a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. It’s sleek in its new colour scheme somehow makes it seems larger, more spacious. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of the carpets – when you visit, you’ll see what I mean – but…
Do you ever feel the same way as me? Once you find somewhere you’re really fond of you almost don’t want to tell others in case it spoils it? Well, I have to admit I’m guilty on that account with Lovecrumbs. I realised that after many visits I really need…
Edinburgh Foody meets Olivier Nicod, Chief Chocolatier and Co-Owner Angus Thirwell at the latest Hotel Chocolat shop in Edinburgh to try the range of chocolates
Shopping is hard work, isn’t it? To keep your strength up, there is nothing like stopping for tea. And Edinburgh has such a choice! Here’s our round up for your delectation. Check out more on where to eat and drink.
Edited March 2013 It’s great when you move jobs and you start to get to know a different part of town. I’m a firm believer in having a break at lunchtime (it really does make you that bit more productive). So where do you eat? I try to find several…
