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Category Archives: local produce

Campbells Prime Meat and Mey Selections – getting the best meat you can

Caroline von Schmalensee April 4, 2014 July 21, 2014
What do I want more? The chain mail glove or the side of beef? Gerry Neilson, Master Butcher.`

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…

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Fruitful Foraging

Bread Baker Danielle October 15, 2013 April 16, 2017
Our forager Ali with the honey fungus

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.

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Hot Salsa Republic: different ways with salsa

Caroline von Schmalensee September 4, 2013 August 4, 2019
The Hot Chilli Republic makes South American salsas with a bite.

If you eat Mexican you’ll know that there’s more to salsa than meets the eye. There are lots of different types, and everyone makes their version a little different. Pico de gallo is fresh and sweet, finely chopped tomatoes, onions and coriander mixed with lime or lemon juice (and chillies,…

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A Room in the West End: a cozy cellar restaurant in William Street

Caroline von Schmalensee May 29, 2013 October 8, 2016
Baked orange cheesecake with coffee syrup. Yes, please!

Many years ago, I worked for a software company on Melville Street. In winter, Teuchter was our local. At the time, there was a tapas restaurant in the cellar. Years have passed and Teuchters is quite a different pub from the one I used to go to with raucous colleagues.…

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The Pantry, Stockbridge – out for brunch

Bread Baker Danielle January 3, 2013 April 25, 2017
Duck Egg & Beetroot Hash

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…

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The Royal Highland Show: happy animals and good food

Caroline von Schmalensee June 29, 2012 April 4, 2017
people

How and what we cook has changed over the years. Particularly, the rise of jars and ready-meals means that you don’t have to know how to cook to have a cooked meal. Personally, I think being able to cook a meal from scratch is an important life skill. But then I would:…

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Cranachan & Crowdie, Edinburgh: quick bites

Bread Baker Danielle June 21, 2012 April 25, 2017
Shelves brimming with Scottish Goodies

Almost next door to Wedgwood Restaurant, Edinburgh there’s two new faces on the block, lovely women Beth Edberg and Fiona McEwan who run Cranachan & Crowdie. Uniquely Scottish Products This shop is certainly unique in Edinburgh and could be in all of Scotland. All the products on sale are made…

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Café St Honoré and Highland Park: Perfect slow food companions

Bread Baker Danielle June 18, 2012 January 8, 2017
Cafe St Honore: At the Pass, Mackerel

As part of the  Slow Food Chef Alliance founded by Slow Food and Highland Park, Neil Forbes regularly hosts Slow Food events. I recently attended a Slow Food week  event where we sampled glorious three different whiskies from the distillery. A 12 year old; the wonderfully named Thor from the Valhalla collection and my…

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Gardener’s Cottage Restaurant, Edinburgh

Caroline von Schmalensee May 5, 2012 January 31, 2015
Welcome to the Gardener's Cottage

We’re delignted to report that the Gardener’s Cottage is now open. It’s a lovely warm space located just off London Road set in a burgeoning garden. The food is simple, honest and full of flavour. You’ll sit on communal tables and soak up the atmosphere – and watch the guys…

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Grow your chips this year!

Bread Baker Danielle March 8, 2012 April 16, 2017
Home grown potatoes

If you’ve any outside space at all, this year is the year to grow potatoes. Why? It’s really simple and honestly there is nothing like the taste of a freshly dug potato. I bet you’ve got one of those blue Ikea bags lurking about somewhere? That’s all you need or…

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