Review of Firkin Gin
I was intrigued to find out that Gleann Mor Whisky Company had launched their own oaked gin in May this year. Oaked gin had been on my radar since I watched a clip about aging your own gin in a barrel...
View Article5 places to drink in Barcelona
Craft beer, gin and vermouth are all popular on the Barcelona scene and I’ve picked out a few places for you that stood out during my recent visit. One piece of advice for visiting Barcelona would be...
View Article4 Places to Eat in Barcelona
My recent visit to Barcelona was full of foodie delights that I want to share with you. I’ve picked out four to give you a flavour of my trip…. Elisabet’s It wouldn’t be a trip to Barcelona without...
View ArticleThe Periodic Table of Cocktails
Does the periodic table might bring back some school memories for you? Arranging the chemical elements based on their atomic numbers reflects over a century of research. I bet those scientist could...
View Article12 ways to feel festive in Edinburgh
1. A first for 2015 is the Virgin Money Street of Light on the Royal Mile. Between the 30th of November and Christmas Eve there will be a twice nightly shows where the lights will synchronize to the...
View ArticleMy Top 5 Restaurants of 2015
As we kick off 2016, I wanted to reflect back on my favourite dining experiences of last year! So in no particular order, here’s my Top 5 of 2015: Moonfish Café, Aberdeen. Moonfish specialises in...
View ArticleByron Burger, Glasgow
Glasgow has a thriving burger scene where you can get every type of burger imaginable and all sorts of inventive toppings. But sometimes what you want is a proper hamburger. One that looks more like...
View ArticleCarnivore Club Box – Review and Recipes
A platter of cured meat paired with cheese and wine is one of my absolute favourite things so I was delighted to test out a Carnivore Club Box this month. The Carnivore Club is a monthly subscription...
View ArticleFood for a fiver in Edinburgh
With its posh shops and upmarket bars and restaurants, George Street might not be the first place you’d think about for reasonably priced food in Edinburgh. So I was surprised (in a good way) to find...
View ArticleReview of the Italian Caffe and Ways to Spend £20 at the Merchant City Festival
The Italian Caffe Enoteca invited me to stop by this weekend and sample the delights of the restaurant while checking out the Merchant City Festival (30th July – 7th August). The Albion Street...
View Article£20 lunch with bubbles at 111 by Nico
I recently tried out a hidden gem in the West End of Glasgow that I just had to share with you! 111 by Nico has been my favourite lunch this year and it is also incredible value. Their Taste lunch is...
View ArticleChocolate, Gin and other reasons to visit Fife
Being invited along to enjoy a ‘Feast of Fife’ has to be one of my blogging highlights for 2016! I’m always excited to try local produce, so I was intrigued to find out what delights Fife had to offer....
View ArticleA Pate Party
A few weeks ago, I got some fantastic news; one of my best friends got engaged. In Vegas, no less! Very exciting! So what better way to celebrate than by getting the girls together for some delicious...
View ArticleDecember in Pictures
A summary of a fabulous month in pictures! Then it was time for five days in Las Vegas!
View ArticleMarco Pierre White Steakhouse Edinburgh Review
The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse in Edinburgh is the new kid on the block amongst some well-established steak places in the city. As a steak-lover, I was delighted to be invited along to check out the...
View ArticleThe Spanish Butcher Review
I’ve been keen to try The Spanish Butcher since it opened on Miller Street, Glasgow in December 2016 so I was delighted to be invited along this month to sample the pre-theatre menu. The people behind...
View ArticleChaophraya Edinburgh – £35 Graduation Menu
I’ve visited Chaophraya (pronounced chow-pry-a, in case you were wondering!) before and always had delicious food so I was really excited to be asked to go along and sample their special Graduation...
View ArticleEdinburgh Festival Food and Drink Experiences 2017
August is one of the most exciting months in Edinburgh’s social calendar. With The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe all going on,...
View ArticleReview: Kinnettles Hotel, The Tayberry Restaurant and Eden Spa
St Andrews is known for being the home of golf and the famous university. It’s also home to a stunning new boutique hotel, restaurant and spa which I have been lucky enough to be invited to check out....
View Article7 Unmissable Food & Drink finds in Angus
Angus is a wonderful region full of treats for the food and drink lover. Here are a few of my top recommendations. 1.One of the most famous foods from Angus has to be the Arbroath Smokie. The Smokie...
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