REVIEW: SUSHISAMBA’S AFTERNOON TEA, EDINBURGH

Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton takes tea in the lofty heights of SUSHISAMBA, a fusion restaurant on the tenth floor of the capital’s W Edinburgh hotel It’s the end of February and we are officially in seasonal limbo. Beside me, a bunch of daffodils bravely arch their heads towards the window. Outside, it’s blowing a hoolie,…

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In a Nutshell: Fraser Cameron, The Globe Inn

The Globe Inn’s head chef Fraser Cameron on his favourite chefs, his go-to recipe books and the most he’s ever paid for a meal.   What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Sea Bass Mi-Cuit, It is a dish that has grown with me over the years Describe your style of cuisine…

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The Globe Inn in Dumfries earns coveted listing on MICHELIN Guide

The Globe Inn in Dumfries has once again earned a coveted listing in the esteemed MICHELIN Guide. It comes just after The Globe Inn’s triumph at the VisitScotland Thistle Awards in November 2023, where it was crowned the Best Eating Experience in Scotland. ‘We are incredibly proud and humbled to be recognised by the MICHELIN…

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Recipe: James Morton, Banana Bread

Great British Bake Off star James Morton is a doctor through and through. But this Shetlander, cookery writer and father of two still finds time to bake half a dozen loaves a week. In this month’s magazine he chats to Rosie Morton about all things bread and shares some incredible recipes with us, like this…

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Producer’s Corner: Amy and Andrew Skea, Potato House

We have all heard of the popular potato varieties, like King Edwards and Charlottes, but what about the tatties of our past?  For potato growers, Amy and Andrew Skea, their mission is to reignite our love for heritage potatoes –  the brightly coloured, knobbly ones that our grandparents ate 50 years ago but over time…

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Producer’s Corner: Hannah Brown, PEAT’D

Peat has long been used in Scotch whisky. Its unique aroma makes any ingredient taste richer, deeper and more complex, and so it seemed only natural to Hannah Brown that it could be used in other products.  In 2017 Hannah set up her own  drinks business Tongue In Peat – a peat smoked Bloody Mary…

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Sue 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.…

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Review: An Autumnal Feast Night with Ballintaggart Farm

Rosie Morton was in for a treat when she headed for Ballintaggart’s Autumnal Feast Night in collaboration with the Isle of Harris Distillery… There it was. A warm glow of lights, visible through raindrops, signalled my arrival at Ballintaggart Farm in Highland Perthshire. Night had fallen and only the quiet fluttering of birds’ wings amongst…

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Producer’s Corner: Anja Baak, Great Glen Charcuterie

It was a serendipitous encounter with a Dutchman who had bought a Scottish estate that led Anja Baak and her husband Jan Jacob to the Highlands.  Having longed to leave city life behind for the calm of the countryside, the couple snatched the chance to manage Glenfintaig Estate.  In 2000 they packed up their life…

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Review: Maison by Glaschu, Glasgow

If I had my way, I’d sit each Sunday on the terrace of a Parisian café, nursing a strong black coffee and a flaky almond croissant. I can but dream. But for the time being, I need to find a substitute a little closer to home. So, the news that a French-inspired bar and restaurant,…

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