What is a real Christmas? With cheesy movies, twinkly lights and all, there’s the assumption that Christmas will be perfect. Everything will fall into place …
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New Opening: Revolucion de Cuba, Glasgow
Last week we checked out newcomer Revolucion de Cuba on Renfield Street. I think our memories have returned enough to put together a post (school night …
The Ivy for Edinburgh or Glasgow?
London celebrity hotspot The Ivy is looking to expand and it seems that there are a bunch of cities on their hit list, including possibly …
Recipe: Vegan Egg Nog
Egg Nog is the essence of Christmas captured in a single glass. The only problem is that the traditional recipe is a cupful of calories …
Recipe: Scallop and Black Pudding Salad from The Pipers Tryst
5pm booking website have brought out a Christmas recipe book. The book features Christmas recipes from Glasgow and Edinburgh restaurants and can be downloaded …
New craft beer shop for Leith
Stewart Brewing Beer Shop Brewers Stewart Brewing are opening the Stewart’s Dockside Tap in Leith. The shop will offer 10 taps of Stewart’s beer from the …
Personalised Marmite Jars
Do you love Marmite? Then rejoice, as you can get a pot of the love/hate stuff with your name of it. Fred, being Chief …
Make a splash with Stoats Loony Dook!
Be a loony with Stoats This years Stoats Loony Dook 2017 is a sell out. 1,000 dookers will be taking part in the annual dip …
Recipe: Mulled Red Wine
Few things say Christmas more clearly than a mug of mulled wine and a warm mince pie. There are thousands of variations, so it’s a great …
Help raise money for HIT Scotland
Our lovely friend Stephanie at Tennents Training Academy is fundraising for HIT Scotland. Here is a piece about why she is walking the Great Wall …
Walking lunch food tour in Glasgow
The story of the city in four courses Mr and Mrs Foodie are a couple of history geeks so we’ve been on many a walking …
5 Gifts for the Gin Lover
Gin used to be a much mocked drink, but is now up their with craft beer in hipsterness. Here are 5 suggestions for Christmas gifts …
Travel: 120 years of Glasgow Subway
120 years of the ‘shoogle’ Today (14th December 2016) marks the 120th birthday of the Glasgow Subway. Yay! Opened on 14 December 1896, it is …
Smoked salmon 10 ways for Christmas
10 things to do with smoked salmon Smoked salmon is delicious in many ways from straight out of the packet to sushi, pasta and much …
Christmas tree greens at Waitrose
Get the kids to eat their greens this Christmas Romanesco Cauliflower Christmas ‘Trees’ will launch in branches of Waitrose this week. These cute and healthy …
Death of AA Gill
A eulogy for the Sunday Times critic As it seems to be the case this year, I opened up Facebook to see that another person …
Cocktail: Tia Maria Cappuccino
TIA MARIA CAPPUCCINO Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria 25ml vodka Shot of espresso Method: Shake all ingredients and pour into glass Add foam on top …
Christmas Cocktail: Tia Maria Mint Frappe
Liven up a Coffee Frappe with some Tia Maria and Mint, making it a bit more festive. TIA MARIA MINT FRAPPE Ingredients: 25ml Tia Maria …
Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas
Looking for something different for a stocking filler this year? Mr & Mrs Foodie have scoured the internet to pick some interesting things. 1.Pocket …
Lifestyle: Shop Local gift card released
Gift Card Launched To Encourage ‘Shop Local’ Ethos in West End Looking for the best Christmas gift? Go West and invest in local shops. Fifty …
Cocktail Recipe: Winter in Marrakech from Opihr
Opihr Gin Cocktail Opihr Gin has shared this cocktail with us and it sounds ideal for warming you up on a winter night. Fruity cranberry …
Event: The Balmoral and Ruinart Winter Sessions
Champagne and music at The Balmoral with Ruinart We were invited along to the first Winter Sessions at Palm Court, The Balmoral in association with …
Cooking steak infographic from Jamie Oliver Barbecoa
This is the time of year when cooking meat that you wouldn’t normally cook. Even a steak can be daunting when you aren’t used …
Travel: 24 hours in (East) Berlin
What to see and do in 24 hours in (East) Berlin Could you get the essence of Berlin in 24 hours? It’s a tough call …