Food and Drink
‘Yes, Yes, Yes, It’s The Awesome NHS’
Dear readers and patrons, This picture of The Inn at Kingsbarns has the words “Yes, Yes, Yes, It’s The Awesome NHS”. We made the sign in April last year and it was inspired by The Kinks’ song from 1967, Yes, Yes, Yes, It’s My Autumn Almanac. We have changed other lyrics in this song for…
Read MoreRosemary Shrager’s farm shop lessons begin with Burns
TELEVISION chef Rosemary Shrager is kicking off her online partnership with the Farm Retail Association (FRA) by cooking a Burns Night recipe. Shrager, who used to teach at her cookery school in Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on the Isle of Harris, has been running free cook-along sessions at 5pm each Saturday on her Facebook page since England’s…
Read MoreSmall Spirits Company launches no alcohol range
ONE of the founders behind Good Brothers natural wine bar in Edinburgh has launched a non-alcoholic drinks company. Graeme Sutherland’s Small Spirits Company is delivering non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer around the country. The online retailer is already stocking brands including Pentire, Feragaia, and Lyre. Its range stretches across non-alcoholic light spirits, dark spirits, liqueurs,…
Read MoreMade in Scotland – from jeellie
IRON Brew jelly babies have gone on sale at Aldi. The supermarket chain came across Greenock-based Golden Casket’s patriotic sweets during its search for Scotland’s “next top product”. Other items hitting the shelves include Fife-based Grower’s Garden broccoli crisps and Kilmarnock-based Nudie Snacks cauliflower crisps. Four of Bon Accord’s soft drink flavours are also being…
Read MoreLearn how to cook pheasant katsu curry online
BRITISH Game Alliance (BGA) chef ambassador Leon Davies will host a virtual cook along on 28 January. Davies will teach participants how to cook pheasant katsu curry. The online lesson is part of the BGA’s effort to get more people to cook with game. Louisa North, head of operations at the BGA, said: “We wanted…
Read MoreHaggis maker hosts Burns ‘cyber supper’
STUCK for someone to recite the “Address Tae A Haggis” this Burns Night? Then haggis maker McIntosh of Strathmore has come up with the solution. The company has filmed actor Max Raskin delivering the address. All diners need to do is scan the “augmented reality” (AR) link on its haggis, neeps, and tatties ready meals…
Read MorePizzas support hospitality workers
MORE than 100 pizzas will be handed out to hospitality workers in Edinburgh today to support mental health and combat loneliness during lockdown. Pizza shop chain Civerinos has teamed up for its project with The Scotch Broth, a charity supporting hospitality workers who are furloughed or unemployed. Michele Civiera, managing director of Civerinos, said: “The…
Read MoreDistiller scores rugby sponsorship deal
LOCH Lomond Whiskies has signed up as a sponsor of Pro14 Rugby, including the inaugural “Rainbow Cup” featuring teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Italy, and now South Africa. Under the deal, the Scotch brand will become the game’s “official spirit” for the next three years. Colin Matthews, chief executive at Loch Lomond Whiskies, said: “We…
Read MoreLidl launches Equi’s vegan strawberry ice cream
ICE cream maker Equi’s has swapped its milk for coconut oil to create its vegan “Strictly Strawberry” flavour. The tubs are going on sale at supermarket chain Lidl’s 103 branches throughout Scotland. Glasgow-based convenience store operator One O One is also stocking the flavour, along with more than 50 independent shops. Chris Law, from Equi’s,…
Read MoreRum portfolio prepares to launch
TWO Scottish entrepreneurs have unveiled plans to launcha portfolio of rums. Vets Now founder Richard Dixon and Genoa Black boss Claire Kinloch have picked five rums from Guyana, Guatemala, Panama, Trinidad, and the broader Caribbean. The rums will be aged in pedro ximénez sherry casks in Speyside and are due to be released in March.…
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