I like cooking. Not everyone one does. The thing about cooking that sometimes get away from me is planning. And when I haven’t planned well, I tend to waste more: I don’t have the right things, or I don’t cook the things I have. Enter Gousto. If you’re a fan of Dragons’ Den,…
I’m not one to gush, butohmygodgotoAizlerightnow. Just stop. Drop whatever you’re doing and book your dinner at Edinburgh’s new dining experience, Aizle. It’s a charming place, with a well thought-out concept, staffed by talented people who are creating and serving fantastically fresh, deliciously dynamic food. You won’t be sorry. (Unless, of course,…
I love dipping into a new cookbook. The recipes tempt you. You turn to your store cupboard and realise that you’ve not got all the ingredients. That initial enthusiasm dims a little. “Ah well, I’ll get the ingredients next time I shop” I think. Then you have the problem of actually finding…
I’m not sure whether I am typical, but when I’m out shopping I do seek out particular varieties. Take potatoes for instance, a Maris Piper is a great all rounder. I am also fond of Roosters. When it comes to spices and flavourings do I take as much care? There’s…
Imagine one glorious September day. The sun was shining, there was a bit of warmth in the air. A perfect day for foraging. We gather at Vogrie Country Park, near Dalkeith to discover the fruits of autumn.
This post was written in 2013. Please visit the Flavourly website for up to date information Who doesn’t like receiving packages through the post? Much of the time we’ve made the order online and you know what’s coming through your door. The idea of receiving a box of foodie goodies…
For the last few weeks, hundreds of cars have been snaking into the Krispy Kreme take away in Edinburgh. It’s hard to understand the charm of a sweet, calorie filled, expensive doughnut. But maybe it’s the drive in that’s part of the appeal? Diners who live in an around Linlithgow…
Last year, pop-ups – temporary shops and restaurants – grew in popularity. I visited two pop-up restaurants – The Gardeners’ Cottage in the summer and Ginger Snap just before Christmas.
There are about a dozen of us sat round a table upstairs in Iglu restaurant, Edinburgh. We’re there in part because Ben Reade worked at the restaurant some 7 years ago and partly as he’s now Head of Culinary Research and Development at the Nordic Food Lab based in Copenhagen,…
I think one of my resolutions this year must be to eat more brunch. It’s that most wonderful of meals. It’s not got the heaviness of a full Scottish or English breakfast and it’s not the some how more grown up dishes of lunch. I was very happy to receive…
