Food and Drink
Review: Festive dining at Gleneagles Townhouse
WHETHER you like it or not, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. You can try to resist, or you can go with the old adage that ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’. And to be honest, stepping through the halo of foliage and mini-plantation of Christmas trees – complete with golden deer…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Roberta Hall McCarron: ‘I cook very simple, one pan wonders when I am at home’
Roberta Hall-McCarron spent the early part of her culinary career under the wing of Tom Kitchin. But since then she has gone on to carve a path of her own, opening her third restaurant, Ardfern, in Edinburgh earlier this year, following-on from her success with The Little Chartroom and Eleanore. What’s the closest thing…
Read MoreReview: Tarragon Restaurant, Aberdeen
The Rosemount area is an underrated gem just a five-minute walk from the heart of Aberdeen, so it was with pleasure that Grant Dickie headed to one of its staple eateries, Tarragon by Graham Mitchell. Opened in 2022, Tarragon serves local, fresh produce from farm and sea to your plate in a fine dining set…
Read MoreThe Hebridean Baker: Hogmanay Clootie Dumpling recipe
From his latest book, The Scottish Cookbook, Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod shares his recipe for a Hogmanay Clootie Dumpling. ‘Last year on my US tour I visited Fort Collins, Colorado. A lady in the audience raised her hand to ask a question,’ Coinneach says. ‘”How do I find a Hebridean man to marry?!” As the…
Read MoreThe Hebridean Baker: Pear tarte tatin
From his latest book, The Scottish Cookbook, Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod shares his recipe for a Pear tarte tatin. ‘Here, tarte tatin gets a festive makeover by using pears poached in mulled wine instead of the classic apples,’ Coinneach says. ‘This dessert blends the sweetness of pears with winter spices and a caramelised, flaky crust,…
Read MoreThe Hebridean Baker: Christmas Mess
From his latest book, The Scottish Cookbook, Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod shares his recipe for Christmas Mess. ‘If you need a festive dessert in a hurry, this Black Forest Eton Mess is the perfect choice – with the added bonus of using store cupboard ingredients,’ Coinneach says. ‘This recipe combines the rich, indulgent flavours of…
Read MoreInside The Hebridean Baker’s New Cookbook: ‘My recipes are intentionally cosy and wintery, I love that style of cooking’
We caught up with The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach Macleod, to talk about his new book, The Scottish Cookbook. And he shares some of his favourite festive recipes with us including his Hogmanay Clootie Dumpling and Christmas Mess. It’s easy to see why Coinneach Macleod is adored by his loyal followers who can’t seem to…
Read MoreReview: Bamboleo, Bearsden
Ellie Forbes heads to Nico Simone’s news Spanish steakhouse, Bamboleo in Bearsden, which is raising money for Beatson Cancer Charity. One of Scotland’s most successful chefs, it’s hard to keep up with Nico Simone’s quest for culinary domination. But Nico’s ambitions go further than food. His latest venture, a Spanish steakhouse and wine bar…
Read MoreSue Lawrence: Lemon curd polenta cake
‘The polenta in this lovely yellow cake makes the texture slightly gritty and the flavour from the lemon curd is wonderfully tangy,’ Sue says. ‘There is also a good background hint of olive oil – I recommend using a fruity oil, not a peppery one, if possible. It’s worth reading the label on the bottle.…
Read MoreReview: The Alchemist, Patron tequila experience
If you either like tequila, or don’t know whether you like tequila, I’d heartily recommend the weekly tasting session at Patron Parlour in The Alchemist on Edinburgh’s George Street. As a way to kick-start an evening on the town, I can’t imagine anything better than this 90-minute masterclass which kicks off at 6pm each Thursday.…
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