How to defrost a turkey or crown: how long it takes and methods explained – from fridge to microwave and water Chelsea Rocks December 22, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the home, In the Kitchen This year, you may be cooking for a smaller crowd, or it might be your first time prepping Christmas lunch. Preparation is key in all aspects of Christmas, and the highly anticipated dinner may be the...
6 easy to make festive cocktails to try at home this Christmas Rosalind Erskine December 18, 2020 Christmas, Drink As it's set to be a festive season of Zoom drinks and cocktails at home, we've compiled a few of our favourite recipes that are quick, easy and delicious. Whether you're a gin lover, whisky fan or are...
Scran season 2: A Christmas food and drink special – and helping the homeless with itison and Social Bite Rosalind Erskine December 18, 2020 Christmas, Drink, Food This week's Scran is celebrating Christmas food, drinks and finding out more about a long-standing charitable effort to help end homelessness. Our first guests on this Christmas episode of Scran will be...
Savour the Flavours showcases seasonal local gifts from Dumfries and Galloway Rosalind Erskine December 18, 2020 Christmas, Food A Highland cow safari voucher, a cheesy night in and a festive afternoon tea for two in a box are some of the seasonal food and drink gift ideas being highlighted by regional food brand Savour the...
Here’s how drunk Santa will get in Scotland if everybody leaves him a sherry at Christmas Aimee Stanton December 17, 2020 Christmas, Drink But there is one jolly old fellow among us who is set for a very merry festive period indeed – we’re talking of course about Santa. Boys and girls in the UK traditionally leave out a mince pie and a...
These are the best and worst supermarket roast potatoes available for Christmas Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 16, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News Good crispy roast potatoes, with a golden brown shell, and fluffy inside, are essentials on the plate this Christmas. Lucky for you, supermarkets across the UK have a fine selection of ‘ready to roast’...
Mulled wine recipe: how to make the spiced Christmas drink, best wine and glasses to use – and history explained Chelsea Rocks December 16, 2020 Christmas, Christmas Features, Drink, In the home, In the Kitchen, Wine While we may not be able to wrap our mittens around a hot cup of mulled wine as we saunter through the Christmas markets in 2020, all is not lost. With the right fruit, spices and wine, mulled wine is...
Inverness Travel and Cru Holdings collaborate to provide Christmas dinners for families in need Rosalind Erskine December 16, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News Inverness Travel and Cru Holdings, which operates five bars and restaurants in Inverness and Nairn, will put 100 Christmas dinners on the tables of families struggling to make ends meet this festive...
Aldi teams up with top Scottish chefs to showcase festive Scotch Galloway beef recipes Rosalind Erskine December 15, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News Aldi has teamed up with three renowned Scottish chefs to inspire people to try its range of Scotch Galloway Beef joints this Christmas. Scotch Galloway beef is rarely available in supermarkets and Aldi’s...
The best Scottish food and drink gifts for Christmas 2020 – from rare whisky to seasonal gin Rosalind Erskine December 15, 2020 Christmas, Drink, Food, In the News As Christmas is only a few weeks away, now is the time where most of us are shopping for gifts for friends and family. If you're keen to get some local produce, and have a whisky, gin or foodie friend to...
