We left Edinburgh on a Friday afternoon and promptly got stuck trying to get over the Forth Road Bridge. Our sat nav seemed desperate to send us via the Erskine Bridge. We stuck to our guns. It was actually a good journey and we arrived at the Craigellachie Hotel without…
For the middle weekend of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, MJ and I, along with friends Hannah, Alison, and Tracey (not to mention Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight’s very own Hannah Ewan) popped along to multi-purpose arts venue, Summerhall, for an evening of…well, I really wasn’t too sure what to…
The Foodies Festival is what you make it: spend the day watching cookery demonstrations and tastings, sample food and drink, and shop from the many suppliers. It’s an exciting way to get to know new producers and products. A mostly sunny Sunday, C. and I packed our rain jackets and…
20th to 23rd June, 2013 I love visiting an agricultural show, especially as I am a country girl at heart. It’s fascinating to dip into farming life for the day. The time worn phrase “There’s something for everyone.” is true at the Royal Highland Show – Edinburgh’s annual Scottish extravaganza.
50 Days to Celebrate 50 Years in Edinburgh 26 May – 14 July 2013 at various venues This is a food festival with heart and three generations of admiration for Janet Henderson, a pioneering woman who was ahead of her time in regards to healthy eating and food production. The…
I am standing in a room bustling with chefs on the 6-month course at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS). One of the dishes they are creating is a delicious sounding spicy chickpea soup and a clafoutis is also on the menu. Fiona Burrell, Principal and owner is showing me…
I’ve just spent the weekend in a place buzzing with life, good food and great people. Under an hour’s flight from Edinburgh, Belfast has truly captured this girl’s heart. A whirlwind few days saw me eating and drinking the finest produce, meeting some of Northern Ireland’s top chefs and most…
I just love finding new Scottish products. And amongst all the stalls at the Foodies Festival there were some new gems. Here’s a wee round up for you. Most of the products can be bought on line, or locally so bring a little heaven into your life soon! You’ll be…
Norman Musa is a determined man. His mission is to get thousands of people cooking Malaysian food before the summer is out. I had a chat with Norman just as he was set to take part in the Malaysian Food Festival in London, just a stones’ throw from the Olympic…
John and Miles are at Edinburgh Science Festival on March 31, 2013 How many of us actually eat wild plants these days? Picking blackberries, elderflowers and elderberries, sloes and wild garlic are all popular finds for me. Much as we like the idea of mushroom picking, that’s fraught with problems.…
