Posts Tagged ‘venison’
Scottish produce with an authentic Italian twist
With Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight running until 16 September, the country is gearing up to celebrate the best our nation has to offer. Food producers and restaurants across Scotland are encouraging the public to think about what they’re putting on their plate, and are being encouraged to support the local economy. One of the…
Read MoreA taste of Argyll in the heart of Glasgow
Argyll comes to Scotland’s largest city this Sunday with its finest food and drink. The Wild About Argyll Food and Drink Festival follows in the wake of its famous pipe bands, who aim to lift several trophies on Glasgow Green at the World Pipe Band Championships on Saturday. However, Sunday at the Briggait, located beside…
Read MoreBringing all that’s good about Argyll to Glasgow
The skill and passion of food producers and arts people from Argyll is being brought to Glasgow. Argyll is full of people who are passionate about what they produce on their doorstep. Their work takes inspiration from this region’s unique heritage and landscape, to produce new and exciting pieces of work from jewellery to furniture…
Read MoreParties unite to discuss best shooting practice
Shoot owners, keepers and representative organisations recently came together to discuss shoot management best practice. The British Game Alliance (BGA) brought together the various parties, with their auditing partners Acoura. The BGA undertook a pilot audit observed by the Countryside Alliance, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC),…
Read MoreThe Grand Cafe more than lives up to its name
The former home of The Scotsman newspaper on North Bridge is now grand by name as well as by nature. The décor is reminiscent of continental cafes, rich in marble pillars and period features. The menu encompasses an entire day of dining, from brunch to dinner via lunch, afternoon tea and snacks. Chef Chris Niven reached the finals of Masterchef: The Professionals…
Read MorePlenty to sink your teeth into at country fair
This year’s Galloway Country Fair will be the toast of its many visitors. Every year the event delivers exceptional food and drink, and this year will be no different as it continues to excite visitors’ taste buds. With 30 food and drink exhibitors and more than 10 caterers, the hardest choice for visitors will be…
Read MoreMasterChef professional to present a nine-course menu
A former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant is serving up a treat this weekend with an exclusive nine-course menu. Theodore Chana, who competed on the show in 2016, will provide the culinary delights with Neil Ramsay, on Saturday, 4 August, which will also feature a gin masterclass from McQueens Distillery. The event is running at the…
Read MoreWine to Dine – August 2018 – Venison
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to pair with venison. FEW meats scream “Scotland” in the same way as venison; whether it’s the wild red deer roaming the mountainsides on either side of the A9 while driving home to the Highlands, or the farmed animals in Fife and beyond, our nation is blessed with…
Read MoreWine pairings spice up Tony Singh’s supper club
Peter Ranscombe joins celebrity chef Tony Singh at home for a glass or two during a recent supper club. FOR someone who has made his name in food, it’s clear that Tony Singh also knows his wines. During one of the recent supper clubs at his home in Edinburgh, it struck me that the chef…
Read MoreYou have to try this mouth-watering beef dish
We’ve another fantastic recipe to share with you, courtesy of Gary Phillips, the head chef at Kilcamb Lodge on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. There’s plenty of top drawer produce to cook at Kilcamb, where the menu changes with the seasons but is always filled with local produce: venison and beef from Tigh Dhub croft, smoked fish and…
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