Strawberries In Season
The Scottish strawberry; aka the finest example of natural perfection known to man. I’m a Blairgowrie boy and I grew up surrounded by the mighty […]
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The Scottish strawberry; aka the finest example of natural perfection known to man. I’m a Blairgowrie boy and I grew up surrounded by the mighty […]
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When it comes to the heroes of the food world there are few mightier than the humble egg. For me, the egg is a wonderful
I have thought long and hard about writing this blog; veal comes – or rather used to come – surrounded by much in the way
Veal – Should It Stay or Should It Go? Read More »
Spring has finally sprung – sort of! The lambs are there, gambolling in the fields but up to now they’ve been wrapped in wee jackets
Lamb, Hogget, Mutton – Let’s Chat Sheep! Read More »
Chocolate! Just that one simple word is enough to set my mouth watering – and I’m certainly not alone. The average brit eats around 11kg
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
Mussel In – It’s Time For A New Tea! Read More »
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
The Wonder of Root Veg Read More »
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
Stew Glorious Stew! Read More »
Regular readers will know that outside of 63 Tay Street my passion is running and exercise. There is nothing better than a dig-deep workout to
Food and Exercise From The Chef Read More »
I’m sure you’ve all seen the brilliant post from a restaurant manager in response to a negative Trip Advisor review that’s doing the rounds of
Value For Money At 63 Tay Street Read More »
For around 90% of people the thought of Christmas lunch is a mouthwatering, pleasurable daydream. But for the other 10% – ie The Designated Cooks
The Dreaded Christmas Lunch Dismantled! Read More »
Hi Everyone, Well here we are, in the final stretch of the Year of Food & Drink. I don’t know about you, but this celebration
I love when I discover a wee hidden treasure right here in Perthshire and if I can fit into what I’m doing at 63 Tay
Working The Perthshire Magic! Read More »
It’s no big secret that I am passionate about using local, seasonal produce and I will stand by this mantra, banging my drum as long
Last year the Scottish Government, VisitScotland and EventScotland gave us Scotland the year of Homecoming, and along with the tremendous sporting events of Commonwealth Games
Whisky in the Land of Food and Drink Read More »
The start of a new year is always a time of hope, change, and the dreaded diet! This is the month you pay back the
2015 So Far – Juicing and Sun Salutations! Read More »
For me food solves everything. It started when I was wee and I’d fall over and come in crying. My mum would always sit me
Food That Hugs You! Read More »
March 2020. What a month. Like most you reading this the initial shock of lockdown hit me hard. Ever since my first job in a
Coming Back Out of Lockdown Read More »
Easter Sunday was always a day for the family getting together when I was growing up, and it’s still an occasion when you’re guaranteed to
Like so many modern families, my wife and I both work while raising our teenage children. Life is a whirl of school, friends, and what
Mother Nature is a wonderful woman and I am reminded of this every year at this time; after the long, hard winter there is nothing
When it comes to Christmas Dinner, I don’t think anyone would argue that tradition is at the heart of our menu planning. If, as a
Festive Smoked Salmon Read More »