Food and Drink
Street Soccer nets £600 from East Coast Cured
LEITH charcuterie producer East Coast Cured has rasied £600 for Street Soccer by auctioning its final ten hampers. The company has seen a surge in orders during the past year. Before the pandemic restrictions were imposed, 70% of its sales were to restaurants, with the remaining 30% going straight to consumers. Now, consumers sales account…
Read MoreFife’s Feragaia on Harrods’ shelves
FIFE non-alcoholic brand Feragaia has secured a listing at Harrods. The drink, which is made using 14 botanicals from the land and sea, hit the London department store’s shelves earlier this month. Bill Garnock, co-founder of Feragaia, said: “Our inaugural year has not been without its challenges, but it is wonderful that a conversation I…
Read MoreChefs prepare for Hogmanay at your house
SCOTLAND’S chefs are getting ready to serve Hogmanay treats at your house this year. Gillan Kingstree, head chef at catering company Hickory, has created a menu based around rare roast Scottish beef sirloin. Hickory began offering its home delivery service earlier in the year after the restrictions placed on the events and catering industry. Deputy…
Read MoreFodilicious wins ‘Veganuary’ Lidl listing
SNACKS made by a Scottish company to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are going on sale in supermarket chain Lidl as part of its “Veganuary” promotion. Lauren Leisk developed her Fodilicious products with help from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, from where she graduated in 2016. Leisk said: “We are really excited to…
Read MoreBy the sea shore: The Seafood Shack cookbook
A trip to the coast is a free pass to indulge in the simple pleasures. Some collect seashells, others build sandcastles, and the day simply isn’t complete without sampling the Great Scottish Fruits de Mer. Thanks to local lasses Kirsty Scobie and Fenella Renwick, such fabulous fare is not hard to come by in Ullapool.…
Read MoreForaging guides and films launched
A SERIES of guides and films to encourage increased responsible foraging in Scotland has been launched following the Foraging Fortnight project. There are guides to foraging for wild food, guides aimed at children, and guides translated into Gaelic. The videos feature highlights from Moray, Forth Valley and Lomond, Lanarkshire, Orkney, and Fife. The resources have…
Read MoreEdinburgh food blogger wins baking contest
A FOOD blogger in Edinburgh has been crowned as Scotland’s best home baker. Sophie Greig, a student at the University of Edinburgh, was named as the “Contini Bake Off” champion. The competition was run by Carina Contini, who owns The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery. Greig, who shares her recipes and…
Read MoreBross Bagels fills hole in St James Quarter
BROSS Bagels has unveiled plans to open a deli in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter. The 1, 200-square foot outlet will sit on level one of the development and is due to open in the spring. Owner Larah Bross said: “If you’re new to the Bross experience, prepare to be blown away – this is more…
Read MoreScottish drinks have a ‘can’ do attitude
SCOTLAND’S brands are continuing to embrace canned drinks with two recent releases. Forrit has launched a range of “hard seltzers”, while Boe has unveiled two gins mixed with lemonade. Forrit has blended sparkling water with alcohol, botanicals, and fruit flavours. The brand, which is owned by whisky maker Loch Lomond Group, has unveiled three variants:…
Read MoreThe Caley launches Laurent-Perrier afternoon teas at home
THE Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh has teamed up with Champagne Laurent-Perrier to launch a festive afternoon tea at home. The Caley’s afternoon tea features finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The hotel, which is part of the Waldorf Astoria chain, is offering the teas until the end of the month, priced £99 for two people, including…
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