A new wine fair, Edinburgh Uncorked, brought to us by Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland (the lady behind Fizz Feast) is set to arrive in Edinburgh for the first time on Saturday, 30 May.
Champagne is one of the elegant extras in life,’ so said Charles Dickens the English novelist. This fine elixir is just one of the drinks being celebrated at Fizz Feast, the sparkling wine and artisan food festival run by Diana Thompson, founder of Wine Events Scotland.
When I arrived in Edinburgh, Mary King’s Close was difficult to get into: you needed to get special admission from the council and they tended to only give that to groups. That is no longer the case. This year, you can not only get into this fascinating historical part of…
Italy has over 810 agri-food products and wines recognised as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) by the European Union, making Italy a leading country for food and wine excellence.s. Last week, I was invited along by the Scottish branch of the Italian Chamber of Commerce…
Last week I wrote of my fabulous gin garden tour at the Secret Herb Garden and it seems the fun has only just begun as the Edinburgh-based The Old Curiosity Distillery has now launched a ‘Gin Club’, where gin lovers will have the opportunity to sample a brand new and…
Appetite Events Forest of Desserts
One of Edinburgh’s oldest independent catering companies, Appetite Events, celebrated 15 years in the business with a sleek new rebrand and a rather spectacular party in the grandeur of the Assembly Rooms. EdinburghFoody was lucky enough to be invited along with her partners in crime, The Social Bitches, one of whom, Derek, was celebrating a rather big birthday too.
Last Friday, I was invited to join guests and other bloggers and journalists to discover the jewels of Zonin wine estates with a fabulous dinner at The Wine House 1821, plus the opportunity to try the new Zonin ‘Imperiale’ craft gin.
With only 42 days until Christmas, it’s never too early to start thinking about what bubbles to serve with your festive feast. Whether your penchant is for prosecco, cava, cremant or Champagne, get inspired with the help of a new book ‘101 Champagnes and Other Sparkling Wines To Try Before…
This year’s Edinburgh Fringe 2018 officially starts today. With 3,548 shows taking place across all genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including foodies. I’ve taken the hassle out of working your way through the programme and bring you my selection of food-related shows to tempt you during the next…
Billed as the first tasting menu in the capital to pair its dishes with beers and spirits, I was intrigued to try One Square’s newest offering. Having had an AMAZING time at One Spa a few weeks previously, I was looking forward to similarly high standards.
