Posts Tagged ‘cooking’
UK’s first second hand cookbook shop opens: ‘The excitement and satisfaction you get in the kitchen is worth every minute’
When Kris Otisons was training to be a pastry chef at Harvey Nichols in London he often spent his free weekends roaming around second-hand shops looking for cookbooks. Fast forward a few years to 2013 and he had moved to Glasgow to open his own bakery, My Home Bakery, which there are now three of…
Read MoreBlademaker using laughing gas canisters and beach litter to make top quality eco friendly knives
As a former professional chef, Tim Westley knows how important having the right knife is. So it’s not surprising his hand-forged knives – created from highly unusual, recycled materials – are highly prized by some top chefs in the UK. Tim makes his incredible eco blades at his workshop in Dumfries and Galloway using steel…
Read MoreDAME MARY BERRY’S HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS
NATIONAL treasure Dame Mary Berry is returning to her roots in Bonnie Scotland for a Christmas TV special. Travelling through the Highlands on the ultimate winter break, the Queen of cakes serves up a decadent festive feast in her new BBC programme, Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas. Throughout the 60-minute special, the acclaimed food writer, cook…
Read MoreChef Nick Nairn gets ready to re-open cook school in January
Scottish chef Nick Nairn is re-opening his cooking school in January following a three-year closure. The Stirlingshire school was forced to close due to the pandemic, a major flood and the knock-on effect of a devasting fire at the Bridge of Allan restaurant. Now Nick is getting ready to welcome back visitors to the school,…
Read MoreRisotto with duck black pudding and a duck’s egg
Fred Berkmiller is bringing new and different recipes to Scottish Field this week. Fred, who owns Edinburgh’s L’Escargot Bleu and L’Escargot Blanc, is is firm believer in trying different meats and produce in his cooking. The Frenchman today brings us a recipe for risotto with duck black pudding and an duck’s egg on top. (This…
Read MoreSchnitzel could be one of your favourite things
Putting pork on our plates is the aim of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign. A range of simple recipes inspired by world cuisines have been launched as part of the campaign to get the nation cooking with Specially Selected Pork. Quality Meat Scotland’s marketing manager Kirsty Fox, said: ‘When it comes to…
Read MoreEverything you need in a helpful cookbook
Hattie Ellis champions simple home cooking in her cookbook The One Pot Cook. The book contains 150 simple recipes for one pot wonders that are perfect for a bustling family home. Filled with classic winter warmers such as macaroni chesese and cottage pie, as well as many dessert recipes, the book covers all the culinary…
Read MoreDon’t grouse about your Sunday dinner – try this
Just the two of you this Sunday? Rather than juggling pots and pans over a complicated roast, serve something delicious yet simple. As part of Great British Game Week (19–25 November) Eat Wild is challenging the nation to think differently about game – and it’s starting in the kitchen. Today is the last of our…
Read MoreSaturday night’s alright for a pulled mallard pizza
Who doesn’t enjoy relaxing on a Saturday night with a pizza? This week is Great British Game Week (19–25 November) Eat Wild is challenging the nation to think differently about game – and it’s starting in the kitchen. Today, we bring you a tasty recipe for Saturday nights – and making your own pizza needn’t…
Read MoreForget chicket nuggets – try these pheasant goujons
If you’ve ever tried it, then you’ll know there are fewer things more pleasant than pheasant. This week is Great British Game Week, from 19–25 November, as Eat Wild is challenging the nation to think differently about game. Today’s recipe is for a Golden Pheasant Goujon. This luxurious goujon pairs succulent pheasant with a golden…
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