Green Gates Cafe in Merchant City

Well hello there, Indian street food place šŸ˜ We have been so delighted with Green Gates CafĆ© on Merchant City, that it inspired a new post on the blog! Remember when we could go to restaurants? Happy times, right? Well, Green Gates was actually one of the places we last visited before going into lockdown….

Cereal Killer Sub Box: Take your bowl experience to the next level

ā€œI like big bowls and I cannot lieā€. This is what can be read inside the exciting Cereal Killer Sub Box I got gifted from uOpen – and yes, I did sing the line!šŸŽµ (How could you not? šŸ˜„) uOpen is the UK subscription box marketplace for discovering and subscribing to a huge and exciting…

4 Reasons to Cook with Spice Pioneer Power Pods

Seasoned Pioneers recently branched out to form sister brand The Spice Pioneer and launched a range of spice power pods, with a promise to revolutionise the way to cook midweek meals. I was kindly gifted a sample to try the range. Because I always embrace products that make meal preparation easier, and I’m a big…

Nature’s Path Making Gluten-free Taste Amazing

My go-to breakfast option to kick-start the day has forever been cereal – I am a regular buyer of cereal boxes of different types, granola products and cereal bars. So, when the team at Piracy Corporation contacted me with the opportunity to try some products from Nature’s Path, I was intrigued. The main reason why…

Beyond Meatballs: Ikea’s sustainable and healthy food exceeds expectations!

ā€œIt’sĀ difficultĀ to do business with someone on anĀ empty stomachā€ Ingvar Kamprad,Ā IKEA’sĀ founder   Whenever I think about upgrading my furniture, Ikea comes to mind – and whenever I plan a trip to Ikea, I end up breaking the shopping journey with a visit to their cafeteria-style restaurant! After all, it’s not easy to shop on an empty…

The Best of Glasgow’s Street Food Markets

Street food can often be associated with vendors on bustling city streets, where the aromas of local food drive the attention of walkers looking for a quick hunger fix. In Glasgow, however, street food comes with a few characteristics of its own: it mostly takes place indoors (ahem, not the best weather?), it’s culturally diverse…

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Fun fact: I ran an Insta poll asking people whether they’d rather have flowers or sweets on St. Valentine’s day, and it was a pretty close call; almost 70 people voted and it was a 50/50 split! The good news is, I’m running a giveaway for a lucky winner to get a 2-in-1 prize. Flowers…

Unity Social Kitchen: An initiative to make cooking accessible for everyone

The Unity Social Kitchen is the new project from Unity, who are bringing cooking classes and workshops for people in need and with learning disabilities, and also provide community meals on Sundays. With this great initiative, cooking workshops will be made available for those who need it most. People of all ages will be welcome,…

Top 10 Ice Cream Servers in Glasgow

I have never met anyone who does not like ice cream. It is one of the best inventions by mankind, because it is pure happiness that you can devour. Ice cream can make you smile, beat the heat, numb your pain, cure depression, and ultimately prevent insomnia. Ice cream is considered the dessert of hot…

Wagamama: Pushing the boundaries of vegan food!

In the midst of the Veganuary challenge (which I’ve taken on!) I was lucky to get invited along to Wagamama to celebrate ā€˜the next wave’ of plant-based diets. It was very exciting to hear about their new vegan menu and range, and I was over the moon with the opportunity to sample some of their…

The Hyndland Fox

Last week, we were lucky to get invited along to The Hyndland Fox for a taste of their festive menu. I was so excited to visit this restaurant, which is an absolute gem in the west end of Glasgow! We started with a treat: One of the delightful cocktails from their rather creative festive drinks…

#foodinaweebottle December Giveaway!

December is here and with it, there’s lots of exciting giveaways and competitions going around social media – I have one too šŸŽ…šŸ¼ ! It’s a bit of a funny one, and I have no idea if it’s going to work, but I believe in doing things differently 😊 During the month of December, starting…

Have a Merry Meal: Treat yourself and support a great cause

The festive period is a time for giving, and Social Bite are running a Christmas campaign that gives you an opportunity to spread your generosity while dining out, and help out individuals struggling with homelessness to have a meal this Christmas. The campaign is coming back for the 3rd time this year, and it’s great…

What you need to know about food hygiene standards in restaurants

When you are looking for somewhere to eat in Glasgow, it can be hard to choose a restaurant to visit as there are so many. Often, we listen to recommendations from friends and look up reviews online to help us make a decision. One of the top priorities on many people’s list, is that the…