Scotland’s gently rolling hills are polka dotted with sheep. In areas where wind, rain and gradient makes the ground unsuitable for crops, cattle and sheep thrive. It’s no surprise that Scotland has excellent lamb, and no surprise that local chefs know how to cook it countless ways. Last weekend I…
Have you been to Gorgie City Farm recently. I am sure those of you lucky enough to grow up in Edinburgh have fond memories. The neat hectaire of land somehow shoehorned into a space off Georgie Road has been welcoming visitors for FREE for over 30 years. There are plenty…
Gerry Neilson is master butcher at Campbells Prime Meat, an over 100-year old butcher company that is a bit of an establishment in Edinburgh. Gerry has worked in the industry for 40 years, ever since he left school. He’s a font of experience and good tales. I met Gerry at…
There’s a lot of energy in a Hard Rock Café this Thursday evening. The music is pumping, the shop is full of people looking at the merchandise, and the tables are full of people eating: families, couples, groups. I’m here to try the restaurant’s Smokehouse Range. Classic American recipes for…
As you may know, I grew up in England. Each Sunday, along with many other families we always had a roast for lunch. The leftovers from the meat were transformed into one or two dishes later in the week. We always seemed to have the meats in rotation, chicken, pork…
Istanbul is an amazing city. It’s perfect for a weekend break and is easily reached. So after you’ve visited the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Spice market (and many, many more delights), where to eat? Let Lunchquest introduce you to the best steak anywhere. Over to you Blythe.…
Those of you who read the blog regularly, will know that I have a thing about pigs. And, as this is a food blog, my admiration of the living beast naturally to eating. So it was a natural step to butcher one (or two). Music and pigs I recently met…
Have you every considered butchering a pig yourself? Edinburghfoody found out how it’s done.
