Sip the Sunshine with Villa Cardea’s delicious Limoncello Serves

When life gives you lemons… do as the Italians do and make a Limoncello spritz! Villa Cardea’s authentic limoncello liqueur has just landed in Morrison’s nationwide this month as demand for the Italian summer staple – and the Limoncello Spritz – continues to soar. To mark the occasion, the Italian liqueur producer has unveiled two…

NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA SLICES COME TO GLASGOW’S WEST END!

Glasgow’s burgeoning pizza scene is about to get a taste of the Big Apple, as brand new NYC-style pizza joint Sear’s Pizza, opens on Chancellor Street this week, bringing authentic New York-style pizza to the heart of the West End. Inspired by the institutional slice-spots of NYC, Sear’s Pizza offers up classic hand-tossed, thin-crust slices,…

Retail outlet to showcase best of Scotland’s independent food producers

A city centre store that brings together some of Scotland’s best independent food producers under the one roof for the first time, has been launched. Foodies will provide retail space for more than 60 independent producers of high quality, specialist, and artisan foods, opened its doors to customers in Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow on Monday. Traders…

The Buttery: Showcasing the Best of Scottish Cuisine

A Review of One of Glasgow’s and Scotland’s Most Beloved and Renowned Restaurants Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, The Buttery stands as a testament to Scotland’s rich culinary heritage and commitment to exquisite dining experiences. Established in 1870, the venue is thought to be Glasgow’s oldest restaurant. In recent years, The Buttery joined the…

Christmas in Glasgow: Cranside Winter Village Returns for 2022

‘Tis the season for merry plans! And here’s one Festive thing you’ll not want to miss FESTIVE VILLAGE INCLUDES SWEDISH FOREST CHALETS, SKI GONDOLA DINING, ROOFTOP WHISKY BAR AND A WINTER BBQ Cranside Kitchen’s Winter Village is returning in 2022 with a stunning site refresh that transforms the Finnieston into a magical Scandic inspired Winter…

Vegan Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Potato Omelette)

I’m thrilled to share this recipe in collaboration with Scotty Brand potatoes. I’ve used their variety Kestrel potatoes which are ideal for boiling or baking, and great for incorporating in many dishes. I have always really liked the Spanish dish tortilla de patatas, it’s hearty and very comforting, and it’s so versatile. It’s perfect for…

A Thai feast to remember

On Thursday 29th July, I had the pleasure of attending a dinner at the stunning Thai restaurant Chaophraya, as part of The Golden Chopsticks Awards, who are touring the country on a mission to celebrate Oriental cuisine across the UK.   Chaophraya is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, on the bustling Buchanan…

Blue Gin Sour – made with Barra Atlantic Gin

I was over the moon when the team at Isle of Barra Distillers got in touch to send me a bottle of their unique Barra Atlantic Gin, all the way from the remote Outer Hebrides. The bottle of Barra Atlantic Gin comes in a beautiful wrapping that matches the design on the label, evoking images…

Tequila Rose Pancakes

Pink, fluffy, boozy pancakes 😍 The perfect recipe to celebrate Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day in style. Tequila Rose is a delicious blend of strawberry cream and premium tequila. Sounds amazing? It really is! It tastes amazing, like a strawberry milkshake for adults. I find the tequila flavour in this drink to be mild, it’s more…

Top vegan dishes to try in Veganuary 2021

The first time I took part in Veganuary was in January 2020. It was a great experience, firstly because I got to discover an array of fantastic plant-based products that I now consume regularly; and secondly, because I was able to experience some of the best vegan restaurants in Glasgow. For a good number of…

Crab Crostini – Two DELICIOUS Ways

Crab meat is an absolute delight for seafood lovers. Whether it’s in dip form, shredded, breaded and crispy, or straight from magnificent claws; crab meat is wonderfully light, flavourful, and versatile, which makes it ideal for an appetiser or a lush starter dish like crostini. I received a sample of superb quality snow crab meat…