Glaswegians prefer to supply Buckfast to Santa on Christmas Eve Sean Murphy December 12, 2018 Christmas, Drink, In the News In Britain, it's considered traditional for people to leave a glass of milk (or sometimes sherry) for Santa Claus as he makes his way around the country delivering presents. However, a new report by online...
Exciting Glasgow-based gin company releases Christmas gin just in time for the festive season Sean Murphy December 12, 2018 Drink, Gin, On the High Street Illicit Spirits, which can be found under a railway arch close to Glasgow Central, have created a yuletide twist on their classic London Dry gin to make an expression that founder Darran Edmond describes...
Pig in blanket flavour tea and sprout pizza – 2018’s weirdest Christmas food tasted Aimee Stanton December 11, 2018 Christmas, In the Kitchen Christmas time used to be a lot simpler. Granny made trifle, Brussels sprouts weren’t optional and if you were lucky a Snowball cocktail would be waiting on you after dinner. Nowadays the Christmas aisle...
Doting boyfriend creates homemade Fray Bentos pie Christmas advent calendar for girlfriend Sean Murphy December 8, 2018 Food, In the home, In the News Nigel Canning, 37, spent two months making the gift, which has a different tinned meat pie behind every door - and two steak puddings for Christmas Day. He proudly presented partner Nikki Barton with the...
Onion Bhaji baubles are the festive trend for curry fans this Christmas Sean Murphy December 8, 2018 Food, In the News, Under the Tree Made with fresh ingredients, fried in a light batter, and coated in edible gold or silver, Just Eat say that the love for Indian cuisine in the UK remains strong throughout December and into Christmas....
Festive recipe: Christmas port punch Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 6, 2018 Christmas, Recipes Put the sugar, lemon juice, port and cognac into a pan. Add a slice of orange and lemon and sprinkle in some ground cloves. Bring to a simmer. Once heated through, pour into a mug. Serve with one...
Moët champagne pop-up bar arrives in Glasgow hotel and it’s perfect for festive celebrations Rosalind Erskine December 6, 2018 Christmas, Drink, In the News Inviting guests to try food pairings, cocktails or just The Perfect Serve; chilled Moët champagne from the magnum, the bar is open now and running until Hogmanay. For every glass purchased, complimentary...
Christmas gift ideas for craft beer lovers Siobhan Hewison December 6, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, Under the Tree Sure, you could treat your craft beer-addicted loved one to the usual gifts like a pack of beers, a cool bottle opener, or a swanky set of glasses. However, there are many more creative and thoughtful options...
The best supermarket mince pie in 2018 according to our taste test Aimee Stanton December 3, 2018 In the Kitchen Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the humble mince pie. But with a market saturated, picking the best one can be a festive minefield. Never underestimate the importance of a good pie either, so...
Popular Glasgow restaurant unveils festive menu and excellent charity initiative Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2018 Christmas, Drink, Food As well as getting into the festive spirit, the restaurant is donating money that would have been spent on crackers for each table to Lodging House Mission. Diners will also have the option of adding on...
