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 …
Super Hero Eggs
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 …
Veal – Should It Stay or Should It Go?
I have thought long and hard about writing this blog; veal comes – or rather used to come – surrounded by much in the way …
Lamb, Hogget, Mutton – Let’s Chat Sheep!
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 …
Chocolate Heaven
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 …
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 …
Food and Exercise From The Chef
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 …
Value For Money At 63 Tay Street
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 …
The Dreaded Christmas Lunch Dismantled!
For around 90% of people the thought of Christmas lunch is a mouthwatering, pleasurable daydream. But for the other 10% – ie The Designated Cooks …
Delicious Dairy
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 …
Working The Perthshire Magic!
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 …
Eat Yer Greens
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 …
Whisky in the Land of Food and Drink
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 …
2015 So Far – Juicing and Sun Salutations!
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 …
Food That Hugs You!
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 …
Coming Back Out of Lockdown
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 …
Easy Easter Peasy
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 …
Take It Slow!
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 …
Wild And Free
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 …
Festive Smoked Salmon
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 …