Unexpectedly tasty but not unlucky! After taking part in the Shearer Candles Doors Open Day Factory Tour, it was time for some food. So Mama …
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Diary: Day 1 Visiting tropical Tobago
It’s not every day that Visit Tobago ask you to come and discover their island (the smaller of the two islands which make up the Republic of …
The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh opens!
Mr Foodie headed east to Edinburgh for the launch party of The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh recently. Located in the heart of the …
Event Preview: Martin Wishart at HOME
Chef Martin Wishart creates special menu for HOME and Social Bite Martin Wishart has created a special dinner menu for ‘HOME’ restaurant in Edinburgh. Martin …
Foodie day trip to Vapiano, London
Edinburgh and Glasgow pre-opening recon! One of the best bits of the blog is getting to visit restaurants as they move into an area. Vapiano …
Recipe: Tortilla for brunch, lunch or a snack
This dinky little tortilla was inspired by a visit to Waitrose of all places. Whilst wandering around I spied a mini fry pan that I …
Food Review: Sail away with Scotts at Largs
Full steam ahead with seafood at Scotts A trip on the Lexus Lady to try out some appetising food from Scotts was a real treat. …
Recipe: Courgette (Zucchini) Fritters
Summer on a plate These courgette (zucchini) fritter/pancakes are extremely easy to make. The hardest bit being the grating! Grated courgettes, fresh herbs, spring …
Foodie Events at Merchant City Festival
It’s nearly time for the Merchant City Festival in Glasgow so here’s hoping the sun keeps shining! We’ve picked a few foodie-related pieces from the …
News: Opening today Lean Canteen in Shawlands
Today sees the opening of Lean Canteen in Shawlands, a new health food restaurant for Glasgow’s Southside. Lean Canteen has taken over the space …
Food review: Lunch at Chaophraya, Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow
Mr C visits Chaophraya On arrival at the venue, the first thing that strikes you is the building itself. Absolutely stunning outside, and you will …
Food review: Old mill inn, Pitlochry
More bold than old The Old Mill Inn is tucked away just off the main road in picturesque Pitlochry. It was the winner of the Scottish …
Scottish Asparagus Season is here!
Scotty Brand Scottish asparagus set to hit Waitrose shelves Scottish asparagus will soon be appearing in all the Waitrose branches across Scotland soon as asparagus …
Berlin Blog Day 4
Our last full day of this quick trip to Berlin. Usually, it’s food first before we get hangry, however on our doorstep was an unusual fountain …
Berlin Blog Day 3
Breakfast today was a highly technological affair at Data Kitchen. The courtyard setting could be a million miles from the busy Hackesher Markt area outside. Inside …
Real fruit and vegetables
Have you ever wondered what a banana really looks like? No, I’ve not gone all crazy but did you know that the bananas we eat …
Berlin Blog Day 1
When you find £20 return flights to your favourite city it’s a no brainer. So off we went to Berlin for our 6th time (though …
Event: Paleo Canteen Pop up at Delizique Friday 28th April
A date for the diary for Glasgow foodies is Friday 28th April when Delizique on Hyndland Street, in Glasgow’s West End, is launching a series …
Event: Mhor Festival launches Summer line up
Mhor Festival returns with food, drink and music Mhor Festival is back this May Bank Holiday weekend (26th – 28th) and they have announced their …
Behind the scenes with Thomson’s Coffee
Roasting coffee before it was hip Roasting coffee in Glasgow isn’t a new thing. There has been a coffee roaster in Glasgow since 1841 and …
Scotty Brand tomatoes – home grown Scottish tomatoes
Scottish homegrown tomato industry receives a boost Mrs Foodie received an invite from Scotty Brand to go along and visit one of the suppliers to …
Event: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
This Wednesday (12th April) is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day and Graham’s the Family Dairy has created a monster cheese challenge as part of National …
Checking out the Big Feed Glasgow
Getting our feed in (actually) Sunny Govan We eventually made it to Big Feed in Glasgow. The sun was out so we wandered from Shawlands …
Food review: BurgerFi, 40 Woburn Place, London *CLOSED*
Dream of BurgerFication Like taking coals to Newcastle, a couple of Glaswegians who lived through the city’s burger-fication of St.Vincent Street were invited to try …