Reports that the Scots are deficient in Vitamin D have surfaced again. This time, there seems to be compelling evidence that lack of Vitamin D may explain the high instance of Multiple Sclerosis in Scotland, There are also reports that children have been diagnosed with rickets (in the 21st Century?). The Scots Government…
I first visited The Stockbridge Restaurant five years ago, as part of a panel of Christmas party planners. It didn’t take us long to decide that this was indeed a great place for the company Christmas party. And it was. We had a wonderful evening with the best food I…
Squid is one of my favourite things from the sea. I love watching programs about them or seeing them swim about – squid are truly amazing creatures – and I love them on my plate. A few weeks ago I was at a party where one of the guests, a…
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…
You might remember that Mr EF built his own sous vide machine and provided instructions last March – can it really be that long ago? Here’s a long overdue report on how we’ve got on. We have to say: “We love sous vide cooking” So we thought we’d share our…
I love Saturdays. Not just because it is the weekend, but because Mr E F cooks for me. We go to the fish shop (Eddie’s Seafood) and choose something fresh and delicious and that’s all the input I have to make. Mr E F’s criteria for a good recipe is…
I am sitting with Chef Peter Woods in the lovely modern lounge of the Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans, Perthshire (the Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi would definitely approve approve). We are discussing his passion for smoking salmon which could just be bordering on obsession. Peter has a purpose built smokehouse…
The thing about the Edinburgh festivals is that they keep you entertained and busy. Your head is kept very busy indeed with ideas, inspiration and impressions. But who looks after your tummy? Eating out during the festival can become expensive. It can also become repetitive. These days, there are better…
By all accounts Michael Smith cut quite a dash in Manhattan on a recent visit with Visit Scotland. The kilted chef (@Kiltcuisine on Twitter) certainly stood out at the recent Taste of Edinburgh Festival. He was relishing the fact that there were so many real food lovers around that weekend. I…
If you live in a city like myself, it’s too easy not to escape once in a while. But when you do, it can be just like being on holiday. Recently, Mr EF and I drove into Fife to St Monans, just an hour and a quarter’s drive from Edinburgh. …
