Well, we have all survived the excesses of Christmas and as a family we were certainly no different, however I made sure we had one evening’s escape from the kitchen as a treat and change of scene for everyone. So, where do you go that will please everyone’s palette’s without…
In October, I had an early Christmas present, being presented with the Best Reader’s Recipe at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, which were held at a glittering ceremony at the Freemason’s Hall in London. It was the biggest secret I have ever kept. I had found out in August but…
I personally find the smells of Asian food irresistible, so when the opportunity came up recently to preview the Summer Cookery Courses at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, I was keen to pop along.
It doesn’t take much to get excited by a few rays of sunshine in Scotland, or be inspired by people enjoying a midweek lunch al fresco at Contini’s. So, with a hint of spring in the air Kerry and Nicki decided it was time to try a few dips. They mixed it…
This is our take on New Year’s resolutions. These are ones that are manageable and we’ll do our darndest to keep. Of course they are all food related. There have been articles about what the must have ingredient will be in 2016, about what the new trends will be. These…
One of the questions I am often asked is “Who is Edinburgh Foody?” For most of this year, we have been quite a different blog. We have had some very special writers join Caroline and I to write posts. I spent much of the year in France, and they stepped in…
If I were asked to describe Mark Greenaway’s style, I’d use words such as creative, playful, fun and quirky. The Dining Club at his newest venture, Bistro Moderne is the setting for a monthly trip into a different era. Mark’s creativity is unleashed to re-imagine the food in his own inimitable…
One Saturday morning, Mr EF and I found ourselves having a massage. Definitely not the thing we do usually of a weekend, but it was extremely relaxing. We’d be invited to dine at EH15 restaurant with its stunning views of the citywith a chance to experience the spa and pool…
It takes 45 minutes to walk from my part of Gorgie to Potter Row. It’s a good walk to take before and after dinner, especially if you think you might be about to have a lot to eat. When I went to try out The Potting Shed, I had a…
There’s a lot of energy in a Hard Rock Café this Thursday evening. The music is pumping, the shop is full of people looking at the merchandise, and the tables are full of people eating: families, couples, groups. I’m here to try the restaurant’s Smokehouse Range. Classic American recipes for…
