The Kind Kitchen initiative is delivering meals to those most in need – here’s how you can help Rosalind Erskine May 23, 2020 Food, In the News ‘The Kind Kitchen’ initiative from Glasgow based StrEAT Events was launched to provide fresh, nutritious meals to Scottish charities, food banks and key workers, while providing a lifeline to the street...
Pub beer gardens and restaurants with outdoor space could reopen ‘within weeks’ – here’s how that might work Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News On 21 May, Nicola Sturgeon revealed long term plans for easing Scotland's lockdown, which set out a timeline for pub beer gardens and restaurants with outdoor space to reopen, amongst other things. While...
80% Fhior’s Root to Market, Edinburgh, takeaway review Gaby Soutar May 22, 2020 Food, Restaurant Review Under lockdown, our favourite restaurants’ takeaway offerings seem to fall into a couple of groups. They either want to treat you like the princess/prince/poodle you most blatantly are, by helping...
National BBQ Week 2020: Experts share their top tips for a BBQ at home Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Food, In the News With National BBQ Week around the corner (25-31 May), we share some tips for enjoying a BBQ at home. From award-winning chefs to butchers - here are some top tips for having a BBQ at home this month and...
Scran season 2: The healthier beer revolution – and Nick Nairn’s tips for cooking steak Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News This week on Scran I chat to two pioneers of the beer industry who are offering healthier alternatives to classic pints. Creative Director of Genius Brewing, Jason Clarke discusses Genius's craft...
Baking recipe: National Trust for Scotland fruit scones Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Recipes To make the popular National Trust fruit scones Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6. Add the flour and margarine to the bowl of an electric mixer and rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles fine...
McDonald’s to reopen Scottish drive-thru restaurants by June Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News McDonald's has reopened over 30 restaurants for drive-thru customers after a successful trial for deliveries - but so far none are open in Scotland. But, McDonald's has said there are plans to reopen all UK...
The Ethical Shellfish Company are now delivering fresh Scottish seafood – here’s how to order Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News The Isle of Mull based Ethical Shellfish Company, which is known for their hand dived scallops, have announced that they're setting up a delivery service for seafood fans in Glasgow and Edinburgh. After...
The Glasgow Pantry teams up with Aldi for budget cookery demo – and a cocktail class Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News Glasgow's Café Gandolfi and modern Scottish pub The Gate are celebrating locally sourced, craft products in the latest series of live takeovers on The Glasgow Pantry this week, in partnership with...
Edinburgh street food market The Pitt returns for food and drink delivery – and a charity fundraiser Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News The Pitt 'Charity Lock Down Chow Down' will offer home delivery of BBQ platters to Edinburgh residents on Sunday 24th May - raising funds for the musicians and Edinburgh Food for Good Coalition. This week...
