Why do I write a food blog? Wherever I go, food is a great starting point for a conversation. Those passionate about food are some of the loveliest people you could hope to meet, whether they are growing the product, cooking it, writing about it or indeed promoting it, and…
I first came across Pasta with Love at the Stockbridge Farmer’s Market in the summer. I was hungry and looking for lunch, they were there selling fresh pasta to take home, as well as cooking portions and serving them with puttanesca, one of my favourite sauces. I bought a portion…
Michael Neave’s Kitchen and Whisky Bar is hidden at the bottom of Old Fishmarket Close, one of the historical streets that run from the Royal Mile to the Cowgate, in a bright, modern space that was a Thai restaurant the last time I was there (a few years ago now). It…
Dalkeith is on the other side of the Edinburgh by-pass from me. It’s not a place I go to on a regular basis as I don’t drive and am rather city-centred. Last week, however, I, intrepid explorer that I am, went to Dalkeith to visit Itihaas, a Bangladeshi and Indian…
In the centre of Edinburgh you’ll find Italian restaurants all over the place. They’ll serve you what you’d expect: pizza, pasta and cheesy delights. I’m not a fan of this type of restaurant. Firstly, a lot of the food is lazy and uninteresting, and secondly, I can make a lot…
It was an extraordinary sight, several train passengers embracing staff as they left the train. But there they were on the platform at Waverley one Summer evening. But then it had been no ordinary trip. We’ had just spent the day experiencing Orient Express hospitality on their Northern Belle train. For…
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…
“The essential guide to edible species with recipes and plants for natural remedies and materials to gather for fuel gardening and craft” Foraging seems to have had a renaissance over the last few years. I took part in a very enjoyable event at the Royal Botanic Gardens earlier in the…
I’ve been to Timberyard twice since my preview which you’ll find below and my expectations have been fulfilled! Savouring the Timberyard On a Friday evening the place was buzzing. The staff are lovely – knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We tuck into the 4 course set menu featuring small, medium and large…
We’re delighted to say that the Pommery Champagne Bar is back for 2013 from 5 to 26 August. Much as those of us who live in Edinburgh love all the frantic festival activity, there are times when we long for a little respite away from the throngs. We also relish…
