Edinburgh Foody

Welcome to Edinburgh Foody

We’re passionate about food. We write about ingredients, cooking, producers, baking, brewing, restaurants and chefs, often with an Edinburgh-centric or Scottish flavour. Founded in 2010, Edinburgh Foody continues that passion. We're interested in all aspects of food and drink, and the companies and people involved in the industry. The current team is Amy, Caroline, Kerry and Nicki. Find out more

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Recipes

Have a look at our recipes: from cocktails to bread, dips and mains, we have a cookbook's worth of material to share.

Reviews

Edinburgh Foody likes to eat out. The review section holds reviews for all of the restaurants we've been to, organised by cuisine.

Out and about

We get out and about quite a lot, This is a special feed dedicated to the launches, openings and events we attend.

What’s in season? October

Bread Baker Danielle October 11, 2010 November 30, 2015

October produce at Edinburgh's Farmers' Market

Looking for seasonal food? Our guide to what’s in season in October

Peter’s Yard Bakery, Edinburgh

Bread Baker Danielle October 7, 2010 October 8, 2016

Peter’s Yard, based in Edinburgh was recently voted one of the top 10 bakeries in Britain. Edinburgh Foody visited early one morning to find out some of the secrets behind their success.

Soup for beginners – a bad idea, or a good one?

Caroline von Schmalensee October 5, 2010 October 5, 2010

I’m tempted to write a free beginners cook book about soup. Should I?

Marrakesh – where you should eat (pt 2)

Bread Baker Danielle October 1, 2010 April 16, 2017

Where should you eat in Marrakesh? Discover some tips and secrets that will ensure you have a very tasty stay.

Caley Sample Room, Edinburgh – the best type of local pub

Caroline von Schmalensee September 29, 2010 April 16, 2017

Is it just me or does this look like joy on a plate?

Looking for a great place to relax and have meal? The Caley Sample Room is my local pub and a great place for food and drink. We went to eat dinner with the Shandon Local Food Group and had a lovely evening.

Marrakech – tastes and flavours (Part 1)

Bread Baker Danielle September 27, 2010 March 15, 2011

A foodies guide to Marrakesh, Morocco. What to see, do and taste.

The King’s Wark: selling seafood on the seashore

Caroline von Schmalensee September 21, 2010 October 8, 2016

Sweetbreads with forest mushrooms and pickled walnuts.

We go on a fish-crawl of some of the fish restaurants in Leith, Edinburgh. Come join us!

Edinburgh’s best French cheese and macarons?

Bread Baker Danielle September 18, 2010 November 30, 2015

Discover one of Edinburgh’s best secrets. If you like French cheese and macarons, seek out Cedric Minel at Meadow Place Edinburgh or Cuthbert’s cafe

No more over-powering sauce please!

Caroline von Schmalensee September 16, 2010 January 8, 2017

Sauce can make a dish, or destroy it by masking the flavours of excellent ingredients. This article asks that chefs show a little respect for their ingredients.

Could you butcher a pig?

Bread Baker Danielle September 13, 2010 July 2, 2012

Have you every considered butchering a pig yourself? Edinburghfoody found out how it’s done.

Experiencing Edinburgh – street food and markets

Dining in for vegetarians – trying a Friday night treat

The Spice Pioneer reinvigorates Kerry’s International Dining Club

Cook’s notes – cool cucumbers

The Extraordinary Italian Taste