Watch: Scottish distillery unveils Christmas tree made from whisky casks Sean Murphy December 15, 2018 Drink, Whisky Raasay Distillery, which is based on the island of the same name which lies off the coast of Skye, posted the video on Twitter showing their staff putting the tree together using whisky barrels and Christmas...
A Scottish bartender’s rules for once-a-year drinkers this Christmas Sean Murphy December 14, 2018 Christmas, Drink Over to Frank... Hello and welcome to Frank Murphy's best practice for bar-goers this festive period. Those who take the black and man the pubs and bars are heroes but only human. Our reserves of...
You can now get Brussels sprouts ice cream in this Scottish parlour Sean Murphy December 13, 2018 In the News, Producers Mackie’s 19.2 in Aberdeen have created a limited edition Minted Brussels Sprout ice cream for people to enjoy over the festive period. Served with a full, frozen Brussels sprout on top of the scoop as a...
Morrisons launches vegan ‘pigs-in-blankets’ for Christmas Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 12, 2018 Food, In the home, In the News However the new “vegan pigs-in-blankets” wouldn’t be allowed in France - an amendment to its agriculture bill, passed earlier this year, essentially banned plant-based product names such...
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...
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...
