Whilst for me August in Edinburgh means seeing as much culture as possible, it’s also a great excuse for catching up with friends and taking time to enjoy the wonderful eateries, street food and tea establishments that Edinburgh has to offer. So the Fringe has started in earnest today and…
To me, the scone is the quintessential British baked good. I grew up making them – with too much flour, kneading the dough thoroughly and throwing it up into the ceiling to see if it stuck. If it did, I considered it done. (This was in my early teen, when…
Although this is my first post for Edinburgh Foody, I wanted to take a trip down memory lane and share a favourite family recipe. My parents moved to Edinburgh when I was about three years old, although I was actually born here! A few years later my Mum decided it…
One Square is fast gaining a reputation of being the place to go to discover gin. Not only does it have its own in house gin, but they have more than 60 different brands that their knowledgeable gin concierges can advise upon. So it makes perfect sense that a gin themed…
I must admit that I tend to go through Polwarth and rarely stop for long. I was on my way to Brunstfield when I saw Odds and Ends, luckily time and my curiosity allowed a quick pit stop. I lived in the area when I first moved to Edinburgh and…
Tucked away in Bruntsfield is the gorgeous La Barantine patisserie and cafe. The atmosphere is welcoming, warm and friendly – a true corner of France in Edinburgh and a great place to have a relaxing coffee. In addition to some marvelous cakes, tarts and sandwiches, you’re bound to find a…
One morning recently, I was welcomed into the kitchen at Edinburgh Larder Bistro by Julia, Edinburgh Larder Bistro’s new pastry chef. I helped Julia produce some of the bakes for the bistro. This blood orange almond cake is a new favourite. One I am sure I will be making again.…
Mr EF is a scone connoisseur. When he’s out bagging a munro and comes down off the hills, a good scone is always on his agenda. So gradually, he’s mapped the best scones across Scotland. At Cockenzie House we came across a scone that goes straight into the Scone Top…
I know, you’re already feeling a bit overwhelmed about all you need to achieve before Christmas. Most of these recipes can be done in stages and just think of the look on the faces of family and friends who try your handiwork! Here are our top 7 that you can…
It’s easy to forget just how near Hopetoun House is to the centre of Edinburgh and yet so far. Driving along the shore of the Firth of Forth, past the footings of the new bridge, you can feel your spirits rise. Up through the gates and across expanses of lawns…
