Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Chef-patron urges us all to grow our own food
Today marks the start of National Allotment Week in the UK. No longer are allotments seen as something that is reserved for retirement but instead they are being utilised by individuals and communities. With people becoming more aware of mass food production and their own diets and health, more and more green spaces are being…
Read MoreSearch our castles to find marching butterflies
Scottish history aficionados are being asked to take a closer look at castles this summer. It’s part of a bid to track the changing fortunes of one of the UK’s most striking and overlooked butterflies. The Small Copper is in long-term decline, with almost half of the UK’s population being lost over the last 40…
Read MoreOld royal train station is set for public reopening
The official public reopening of Ballater’s Old Royal Station is set to take place later this month. The B-listed station, historically used by Royals travelling by train to their home at nearby Balmoral Castle, was destroyed by fire in May 2015 and has been rebuilt by Aberdeenshire Council. Aberdeenshire Provost Bill Howatson will officially open…
Read MoreThe perfect biscuit for those warm summer days
Strawberry shortcakes could perhaps be described as summertime snack eating at its best. It’s a tasty treat that accentuates the freshness of its ingredients and how pure its flavours are, alongside a crunchy biscuit that creates a pleasing mixture of textures on the palate. It’s a great thing to make when strawberries are in season –…
Read MoreYou can’t beat natural flavours when you’re cooking at home
When it comes to cooking, you can’t beat food with natural flavours and colours. Here, we present something that ticks both boxes, with some tasty raspberry soufflés, which are the perfect summer dessert to wow your dinner guests. Recipe by Phillip Skinazi, executive pastry chef at Gleneagles.
Read MoreTake it as red with this surprising summer wine trend
There’s a new trend in red wine this summer, which may shock some grape aficionados. Red wine in summer – yes, you read that correctly. It’s an idea being championed by a leading supermarket. Lidl’s Master of Wine Richard Bampfield says hot summer weather is what light reds, served chilled, are made for, and reveals…
Read MoreKeep your garden alive in the heat of August
Traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, August is the time to relax in the garden enjoying long summer days. Watering is key this month, particularly for container-grown plants or border plantings that are not yet established. Regular feeding and dead heading will help keep the garden looking its best until autumn. Follow…
Read MoreNew dessert tap aims to be top of the chocs
A Scots ice cream parlour has been tapping into childhood memories with the arrival of its newest dessert topper. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, based in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, has welcomed white chocolate to its line-up of ever-flowing taps. The new tap, which dispenses warm, smooth white chocolate, has replaced the parlour’s hugely popular peanut…
Read MoreReaders taking part in the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Scottish Field readers are having a dram fine time in Edinburgh today. Readers of all levels of experience in malts are helping us choose three readers’ choice whiskies which will be entered into the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Grand Final later in the year. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we recruited readers…
Read More80 years of The Beano celebrated this weekend
Scotland’s favourite comic is this year marking its 80th birthday – and a special celebration is taking place this Saturday. The Beano was first published in 1938, and to mark the occasion, a one-day pop-up exhibition will feature highlights from the National Library of Scotland’s extensive Beano collection – from decades-old summer specials to the…
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