I am sure many of you have been to food festivals. Some of the larger ones in exhibition halls can be overwhelming. Hoards of people streaming along the aisles like snakes determined to catch their prey, relentless in the pursuit of something to eat. A trade show is quite a…
The market for snack bars seems to be growing. Personally, I’m not a huge fan. Looking at the content of most snack bars put me off: they’re often closer to sweets or biscuits than what I’d think of as a snack. I’m not a snacking saint, by any means, but…
A dessert that’s fat free and natural, what’s not to love? We review Belhaven Fruit’s fruit ice made in the Italian style
I’ve discovered a new store cupboard ingredient. One of those useful things to have when you need something to brighten up a dish and when you’ve run out of fresh ingredients. You might be surprised when I tell you it’s pickled onions, or pickled shallots. I was inspired to try…
How on earth can a wine glass make wine taste better? I went along to Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms to find out. One of the most important facts I learnt when I spent a week at The Glenrothes distillery learning to make whisky, was not about the whisky at all, but…
I just love finding new Scottish products. And amongst all the stalls at the Foodies Festival there were some new gems. Here’s a wee round up for you. Most of the products can be bought on line, or locally so bring a little heaven into your life soon! You’ll be…
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:…
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…
I first came across Little Doone sweet balsamic dressing at one of the Foodies Festivals a couple of years ago. I purchased the orange dressing and have used it extensively, unlike some other impulse purchases!
Not so long ago jams and chutneys seemed to form the bulk of products you’d find at such a food fair. At the Speciality Food Fair in Glasgow, there were plenty of sauces and chutneys on display in such a range and variety! Caroline and I enjoyed our discovering the…
