It was spot-the-difference time as identical twins Mairi and Amy Johnson (aged 33) helped launch Taylors Snacks, the new brand that is replacing Mackie’s of Scotland crisps and popcorn. At the Taylors family farm in Errol, Perthshire, the twin sisters from Currie on the outskirts of Edinburgh helped share the message that while the Taylors branding and packaging…
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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…
Roasted Buffalo potato wedges with blue cheese dip
Buffalo sauce and blue cheese is an addictive combo. Try it in crispy golden potato wedges and you’ll love it even more! This recipe for oven-baked spicy potato wedges is easy to follow and takes only 40 minutes. The homemade blue cheese dip takes only 3 ingredients and a few minutes in a small saucepan….
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…
Maki & Ramen Glasgow – Review
Maki & Ramen is designed to provide an authentic ramen and sushi bar experience in Scotland. They have restaurants in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and they truly are gems in the cities for an amazing Japanese food experience. We have visited the restaurant in Glasgow a couple of times and had a fantastic experience. Then, during…
How to develop a new Scottish food or drink brand
By Richard Horwell, Brand Relations Scotland has many wonderful food and drink products both traditional and new. If you are a business owner in Glasgow who wants to create a new food or drink brand, or you are someone with a great idea for a new product and are thinking of changing career, you will…
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…
Biggest beer garden in Glasgow set to open soon in Finnieston
Exciting news for foodies and drinkers in Glasgow! Just as we dream of lockdown easing into phase 2, 3 and beyond – owners of Glasgow’s iconic Rotunda building in Finnieston revealed plans for Glasgow’s ‘biggest beer garden’, which would come to live as soon as lockdown restrictions allow. Cranside Kitchen shared the news with us…
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…