Irvine Welsh describes oatcakes as ‘crack cocaine’ in glowing review of Scots business Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2021 Food, In the News Irvine Welsh tweeted a picture of Your Piece Baking Co. Fife cut handmade porridge oatcakes, saying: "I don’t often endorse products but these boys, made in Fife, are the crack cocaine of oatcakes and the...
Scottish businesses named as finalists in national Food and Travel Reader Awards Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2021 Food, In the News The six Scottish businesses named as finalists in the awards are: The Kitchin, Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Balgove Larder, The Peat Inn and Haar. The Food and Travel Reader...
Whisky returns to Fife distillery Lindores Abbey after 526 years Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 21, 2020 Drink, In the News While most distilleries only have to wait three years for their whisky, Lindores Abbey Distillery has had to be a little more patient. After a hiatus of 526 years, whisky has now officially returned to its...
New pop-up from chef Jess Rose Young to debut at Fife’s Bowhouse food hub – here’s what to expect Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 26, 2020 Food, In the News The food hub on the Balcaskie Estate in Anstruther, Fife, will be welcoming chef Jess Rose Young as she launches a changing menu of seasonal dishes to the range of fresh, local produce on offer. Having...
St Andrews restaurant The Adamson launches dine at home kits – starting with a Thanksgiving feast Rosalind Erskine November 24, 2020 Food, In the News St Andrews restaurant, The Adamson, isn't leaving Thanksgiving celebrations to Americans this year, as the team launch a dine at home menu. This year Thanksgiving, normally one of the biggest holidays in...
Scotland’s Larder: Sophie Cumber, from The Butchery at Bowhouse Catriona Thomson November 17, 2020 Producers London's loss is the Kingdom of Fife's gain as butcher Sophie Cumber headed northwards to Bowhouse on the Balcaskie estate at the beginning of 2019. She had reached a point where she wasn't sure what her...
Michelin star restaurant The Cellar to close temporarily in response to coronavirus restrictions Rosalind Erskine November 11, 2020 Food, In the News The award-winning restaurant The Cellar is to close temporarily as Fife moves into tier three this month. Yesterday First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Angus, Fife and Perth and Kinross are to move...
Kingsbarns Distillery to introduce new Balcomie expression to its core range Rosalind Erskine November 9, 2020 Drink, In the News Kingsbarns, the family owned distillery in Fife, has unveiled a brand new whisky – Balcomie – which pays homage to the beauty and heritage of the distillery’s surroundings. The spicy, zesty and...
Fairmont St Andrews launches travel themed dining series – starting with ‘a taste of India’ Rosalind Erskine November 9, 2020 Food, In the News In a time were international travel is limited, the Fairmont St Andrews has launched The Travel Series – a five-part dining experience where guests will be transported across the globe through a range of...
Fife businesses team up for virtual whisky and food pairings Rosalind Erskine November 3, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News Two companies based in Aberdour in Fife have teamed up to provide a virtual whisky and food tasting experience to whisky fans across the UK. The idea came from Aberdour locals and business owners Amanda...