Souper Douper!
Any dish that has the magical ability to repair skint knees, mend broken hearts and raise a smile that makes anything seem possible is worth …
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Apples – Hello Old Friend!
It will come as no surprise to you that as a chef, I follow the changing of seasons with more interest than most. It’s fair …
Bring On The Beetroot
For me, beetroot was more of a punishment growing up than the wonderful earthy reward that it is today. All kids in the 80’s knew …
Time For A BBQ!
These days it seems that life is just a little more hectic; we’re all working harder and stressing more. It’s at times like this that …
Glorious Gooseberries
I love this time of year – what chef doesn’t? Every corner of the kitchen garden is brimming with fresh, seasonal produce and for a …
Hot Cross Bun Bread And Butter Pudding
There is a tradition in our family at Easter that involves everyone freezing their hands off at the top of a hill in Perthshire. You …
A Mother’s Love
You will always find seasonal ingredients at the heart of this blog but it struck me just recently, as I was writing our Mother’s Day menu …
Mussel In – It’s Time For A New Tea!
One of my favourite menu items of all times is, in my humble opinion, one of Scotland’s most under-rated food heroes. Low in calories but …
The Wonder of Root Veg
It may take some slack for being the dullest of seasons when it comes to vegetables, but winter’s harvest is only as limited as your …
Stew Glorious Stew!
Food has that wonderfully unique gift of being able to bring comfort while mending and transforming your mood. Whether it’s cheese on toast after a hard …