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Kukina – Turkish food on Leith Walk
I have a love affair with Middle Eastern food, so it’s great to see the opening of another new eatery, Kukina, in my neck of the woods. Its menu is packed full of fresh, organic Turkish street food and meze and is worth checking out.
Grazing by Mark Greenaway
I finally got the longed for invite to Grazing by Mark Greenaway, who has moved into Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, taking over the space which previously housed the Galvin brothers’ Brasserie de Luxe. I’d been along to the launch in April but had somehow managed to miss most of the…
Five of the best: street food and markets in Edinburgh
Edinburgh offers a lot of interesting eating experiences all year round. Because the weather’s temperate (never hot, never that cold) we also get markets all year round. This post is a quick round-up of places you can go to buy or eat food.
Dining in for vegetarians – trying a Friday night treat
A couple of weeks ago I decided to have a look at the ‘dine in’ offer at a popular high-street food court. For years, I’ve heard people croon about M&S food and I have been known to dip into their take-away food isle myself. This is the first I’ve tried…
The Spice Pioneer reinvigorates Kerry’s International Dining Club
Thanks to the Spice Pioneer kits, ‘The International Dining Club’, which Kerry used to be an honorary member of, got its second lease of life, after a demise of six years.
Cook’s notes – cool cucumbers
The humble cucumber is often regarded as just another minor ingredient to salad but nothing could be further from the truth! Yet another of these natural foods that are packed full of healthy nutrients, the cucumber’s greatest strength is its concentration of – WATER! Cucumbers are 96% water – which…
The Extraordinary Italian Taste
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…
The Register Club Breakfast – a real hidden gem
Saturday mornings may just have got a little better with the Register Club Breakfast at the Edinburgh Grand. It may not help my waist-line but I predict I’ve discovered a hidden gem that it almost pains me to tell you about.
Holyrood Distillery & Kask Whisky – Whisky Walking Tour and Tasting
Holyrood Distillery is already creating gin and will be up and running distilling whisky this summer. Meanwhile, there’s a shop which sits in the middle of an area rich in brewing and distilling history. Want to know more? We did so went on a walking tour with Kask Whisky.
What do you do? Days in the life of a food blogger
I’ve been involved with Edinburgh Foody for almost a decade. In that time, I’ve met a lot of interesting people, eaten a great deal of good food and learnt all kinds of things about food, cooking and the hospitality industry. Sometimes, people I meet will ask me: ‘so, do you…