Going food shopping? Make your first stop, a farm shop Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 2, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Producers A new campaign to encourage people to support their local farm shop has been officially launched today by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment. The First Stop Farm...
Five sizzling tips on how to barbecue the perfect lamb Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 27, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Industrial Producers, Producers The Scottish summer doesn’t offer many opportunities to dust off the barbecue and enjoy some al fresco carnivorism. So, on the all-too rare occasions when the sun splits the skies, it’s worth making the...
Enroot to host farm-to-table Edinburgh event Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 20, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Industrial Producers, Producers Enroot is a nomadic, grassroots venture that travels around hosting farm-to-table events in collaboration with local farmers and businesses alike. We strongly believe that there is an ever increasing...
Lean Scotch lamb recipes from Scottish Slimmers Stuart Farquhar August 12, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Producers, Recipes Lamb is a firm favourite in the UK. It’s succulent, versatile and delicious. These are exactly the kind of words sure to set alarm bells ringing for anyone who is watching their weight. But lamb needn’t...
6 essential tips for cooking the perfect Scotch lamb Stuart Farquhar August 11, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Producers, Recipes Lamb is a stalwart of traditional British cuisine. Few sights and smells can be more tantalising than those of a slow-cooked roast, the meat falling away from the bone, finally emerging from the oven. But...
Butcher John Gilmour’s pick of the 5 best beef cuts and how to cook them Sean Murphy July 2, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Producers John Gilmour Butchers has been supplying meat to Scotland’s finest quality restaurants for the past decade. Now, for the first time they’re offering an online shop and delivery service so foodies at home...
Tom Kitchin’s Scottish strawberry tarts Tom Kitchin June 21, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Producers, Recipes To make the pastry Sift the flour and icing sugar together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg and pulse gently until the dough...
Orkney beef shortage expected due to wet weather Stephen Emerson June 18, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Industrial Producers, Producers ORKNEY beef, famed as among best in the world, will “run out” this summer following one of the island’s wettest springs on record. The meat, praised by the likes of Tom Kitchen and Jamie...
A tour of North-East Scotland’s exciting food trail Catriona Thomson June 15, 2015 Farming Producers, Producers Visiting the north-east corner of Scotland, with its endless rolling hillsides leaves you in no doubt you are in the farming heartland of Scotland. Synonymous with the region is Aberdeen Angus beef, and the...
Farm to plate dinners to be held in Edinburgh Stephen Emerson June 3, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, Industrial Producers, Producers A new movement which aims to highlight where our food comes from will host the first of its farm-to-table events in Edinburgh this month. Enroot is made up of chefs, artists and activists and aims to...
