Mackie’s and Crieff Hydro collaborate to create turkey and cranberry ice cream Rosalind Erskine December 1, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News The two businesses are serving up a unique flavour - turkey and cranberry ice cream - as part of the hotel’s Christmas celebrations. Visitors to the Hotel’s Glen’s Adventure Park will be able to have...
Lerwick Brewery launches Fair Isle knit gift pack for Christmas Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2020 Christmas, Drink The Lerwick Brewery Fair Isle Bottle Cover gift pack contains two of their pale ales, Azure, a branded glass and a Fair-Isle knit bottle holder, handmade on the island by Alexis Bruce of Lexknits. Fair Isle...
Christmas 2020: These are the best and worst supermarket mulled wines Rosalind Erskine November 27, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News If you plan on having a boozy tipple to celebrate the start of the festive season, here are our reviews of some of the best and worst supermarket mulled wines on offer for Christmas 2020. ASDA mulled wine -...
Lidl offers shoppers festive drink buying advice with the 12 wines of Christmas Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News Lidl is hoping to help shoppers buy the best wines this festive season with their 12 wines of Christmas, as research shows that too much choice is leaving customers confused. New research has revealed Brits...
Australia’s ClassBento launches in the UK – supporting local businesses with online courses Rosalind Erskine November 26, 2020 Christmas, In the News On 27 November ClassBento launched its series of at-home artisan online classes and craft boxes in the UK, and is set to support Scottish businesses such as Porter & Rye and eteaket. ClassBento connects...
The best boozy Christmas decorations – from rum baubles to gin crackers Rosalind Erskine November 24, 2020 Christmas, Drink While tinsel and lights are traditional, many companies have, in recent years, brought out boozy Christmas decorations filled with drinks. From rum baubles, gin crackers and whisky advent calendars, here we...
These are the best and worst supermarket mince pies available for Christmas Claire Schofield November 24, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News Mince pies are a seasonal staple and they have already made their way onto supermarket shelves, giving shoppers plenty of variety. If you’re feeling a bit spoiled for choice, here are our reviews of some...
These are best and worst supermarket Christmas cakes available now Rhona Shennan November 23, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News There is still time to make your own Christmas cake, but many of us would rather add one to our supermarket shops and save on the time it takes to bake one. With this in mind, here is our review of some of...
Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean launches first-ever home delivery meal box and festive cookalong Rosalind Erskine November 18, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News Masterchef: The Professionals winner and Scotland’s National Chef Gary Maclean has launched his first-ever home delivery meal box, complete with a festive cookalong video. The three-course meal box for...
Stir-up Sunday 2020: when you should make your Christmas pudding this year – and best recipes to try Rosalind Erskine November 18, 2020 Christmas, Food, In the News This Sunday, 22 November, is Stir-up Sunday - a day which marks the last Sunday before Advent and is the traditional time to make your Christmas pudding or cake. Like a lot of Christmas traditions in this...
