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Category Archives: Book festival

An appetite for all things food and drink in August

Kerry Teakle August 2, 2019 August 4, 2019
The Real Mary Kings Close Old Curiosity Gin Tour

It’s a well known fact that this EdinburghFoody blogger has a number of loves – the arts and of course, food and drink.  Every August I wait in anticipation with glee for the Fringe programme to show me what the festival has to offer and spend countless hours trawling through…

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Spirit & Spice by Ghillie Basan – a book review

Kerry Teakle July 26, 2019 August 4, 2019
Ghillie Basan - author of Spirit & Spice (Photo: Ross Johnston/Newsline Media)

How many writers or authors do you know who have penned over 40 books yet still remain under the radar?  Not many, I’m hear you reply. But Ghillie Basan is just one such author and I want to shout loud that it’s time we all got to know this very…

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Afternoon teas at the Edinburgh Book Festival

Kerry Teakle August 10, 2018 July 16, 2018
Afternoon tea at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

The Edinburgh Fringe has plenty to delight foodies but so does the Edinburgh Book Festival, which runs from tomorrow, 11 – 27 August. Two events I will definitely be taking in are their Afternoon Tea event in the Spiegeltent. Not only do you get to hear tales from two great cookery…

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Food for thought – foody shows to fill up your diary during Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Kerry Teakle August 3, 2018 July 29, 2018
Slainte: there's many food and drink shows to fill your mind this Fringe

This year’s Edinburgh Fringe 2018 officially starts today. With 3,548 shows taking place across all genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including foodies. I’ve taken the hassle out of working your way through the programme and bring you my selection of food-related shows to tempt you during the next…

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Edinburgh Book Festival – Afternoon Tea with . . .

Kerry Teakle August 11, 2017 August 17, 2017
Afternoon tea and a slice of cake at the Edinburgh International Book Festival events

The Edinburgh Fringe may have been going for over a week now but The Edinburgh Book Festival (12 – 28 August) actually only starts tomorrow. Why not tingle your taste buds with their afternoon tea events taking place in the Spiegeltent?

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Edinburgh Festivals – 70 things to fuel your soul and stomach during August

Kerry Teakle July 28, 2017 August 17, 2017
There's fun for all the family at Assembly's annual Food Festival

So, it’s nearly August and in Edinburgh that means one thing – festival time. It’s already kicking off in George Square Gardens with Assembly Food Festival and next week, the Fringe and International Festival starts in earnest. And then there’s also the Book Festival that starts later this month. It…

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The Virtues of the Table by Julian Baggini: thinking about food and eating

Caroline von Schmalensee August 20, 2014 October 8, 2016
The Virtues of the Table cover

The Virtues of the Table is sub-titled How to Eat and Think. It was the secondary title that attracted me to the book. It’s a book about food and philosophy, applying a philosophical approach to what we eat and how we eat it. It’s not a book that prescribes how…

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Fringe Festival 2011 roundup – street food

Caroline von Schmalensee August 19, 2011 April 25, 2017
Waffles or burgers? It's your choice.

The thing about the Edinburgh festivals is that they keep you entertained and busy. Your head is kept very busy indeed with ideas, inspiration and impressions. But who looks after your tummy? Eating out during the festival can become expensive. It can also become repetitive. These days, there are better…

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Writing a cook book: workshop with Nell Nelson

Caroline von Schmalensee August 24, 2010 August 4, 2019
Nell Nelson on the cover of her book, Eat Well with Nell

Nell Nelson shared her experiences in cook book publishing at a workshop at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. She even shared a humus recipe with us – and you’ll find it here.

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Food Lovers’ Festival Guide 2010 (Pt 2)

Bread Baker Danielle July 9, 2010 April 16, 2017
Edinburgh Festival City

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

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