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.

The Swedish Trilogy, 2: Snaps

Caroline von Schmalensee July 22, 2010 January 8, 2017

I was tempted to grab the stand, not just my glass. Kir Royal at La P'tite Folie.

A important part of any Swedish buffet dinner, snaps is surprisingly easy to make – in a couple of months it will be ready for drinking.

Cookbooks that work – back to the basics

Bread Baker Danielle July 20, 2010 October 8, 2016

I have rather a lot of cookbooks, around 150, which of these prove really useful? Give me your suggestions for the chance to win Back to Basics.

Dress up or not for a night out?

Bread Baker Danielle July 15, 2010 January 8, 2017

Do you like to dress up when you eat out?

The Swedish Trilogy, 1: Coffee

Caroline von Schmalensee July 13, 2010 January 8, 2017

Red Box Coffee: from Haymarket to the world

Swedes like their coffee hot and strong, very strong. You’ll find three different ways to prepare it and a delicious recipe for chocolate balls.

Food Lovers’ Festival Guide 2010 (Pt 2)

Bread Baker Danielle July 9, 2010 April 16, 2017

Visiting Edinburgh for the festivals in August 2010? Experience some foody shows, tastes and adventures.

Promote our farmer’s market Edinburgh, not hide it

Bread Baker Danielle July 7, 2010 April 16, 2017

Mozarella Cheese at Edinburgh Farmers' Market

Celebrating 10 years’, is Edinburgh’s Farmers’ market receiving the support it deserves?

Chop Chop: go to this new restaurant in Leith

Bread Baker Danielle July 1, 2010 April 16, 2017

A Chinese restaurant like no other, experience Chop Chop’s new restaurant in Leith

Muesli – a healthy breakfast recipe

Bread Baker Danielle June 29, 2010 January 8, 2017

Fed up with boring breakfast, I started making my own muesli. You can too in this easy recipe

Food lover’s guide to Edinburgh Festivals 2010 Pt 1

Bread Baker Danielle June 25, 2010 April 16, 2017

Paul Kitching of 21212 courtesy of Brendan Macneill

Planning where you’ll eat during the Edinburgh Festivals is just as important as booking shows. Discover how to enjoy your Edinburgh experience to the full.

Would you eat from a food cart? #pdx

Bread Baker Danielle June 23, 2010 April 16, 2017

Edinburgh Foody explores Portland’s food carts.

Roots – warm and veggie on William Street

L’escargot blanc – Scottish Larder

Merienda – elegant (and delicious!) small plates in Stockbridge

Fiocchi di Neve – a warm welcome in Dalry

Bistro du vin: French classics with a twist – the prix fixe menu