Three cocktails to celebrate Mother’s Day in style
Whether you're holding a virtual get-together or can see your mum in person, these cocktails are the perfect way to toast to the maternal figure in your life.
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Women in food: Almondine’s macaron sisters bake up ‘thousands of macarons a week’
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In this week-long series dedicated to women working in food and drink, Julia Bryce speaks to the mothers, daughters and sisters working together to build their business empires.
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Food review: Aberdeen’s Cognito on the Corner serves up fine fare
I did something I don't think I've ever done the other week. I ordered my first roast takeaway.
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7 Creative Cocktail Recipes from the Angus Glens
Hearing from the experts at Angus-based Gin Bothy, here are 7 excellent tipples to try your hand at making this month.
Comfort Food Friday: Make this classic Scotch beef steak and mushroom pie
With this week being British Pie Week, there really was only one choice for today’s Comfort Food Friday recipe, a tasty beef steak pie.
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Recipe: Turn up the heat in the kitchen with these sweet yet spicy Dan Dan noodles
Cook up these mouth-watering Chinese noodles which have gone viral in less than 10 minutes.
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Three cocktails to celebrate Mother’s Day in style
Whether you're holding a virtual get-together or can see your mum in person, these cocktails are the perfect way to toast to the maternal figure in your life.
Women in food: Almondine’s macaron sisters bake up ‘thousands of macarons a week’
In this week-long series dedicated to women working in food and drink, Julia Bryce speaks to the mothers, daughters and sisters working together to build their business empires.
Food review: Aberdeen’s Cognito on the Corner serves up fine fare
I did something I don't think I've ever done the other week. I ordered my first roast takeaway.
7 Creative Cocktail Recipes from the Angus Glens
Hearing from the experts at Angus-based Gin Bothy, here are 7 excellent tipples to try your hand at making this month.
Comfort Food Friday: Make this classic Scotch beef steak and mushroom pie
With this week being British Pie Week, there really was only one choice for today’s Comfort Food Friday recipe, a tasty beef steak pie.
Recipe: Turn up the heat in the kitchen with these sweet yet spicy Dan Dan noodles
Cook up these mouth-watering Chinese noodles which have gone viral in less than 10 minutes.
Study reveals bigger breakfasts and ‘Elevenses’ could mean you are eating almost all your calories before lunch
A new study has revealed many of us are eating almost all of our daily calorie allowance before lunch. Brian Stormont spoke with a nutritionist who stresses the importance of making good food choices.
The budget 2021: What does it mean for Scottish hospitality? Industry figures speak out about ‘hardest hit’ industry
Hospitality will benefit from alcohol duty being frozen, 5% VAT for the next six months, an extension of furlough and additional grant schemes following today's budget.
Mother’s Day dine-at-home: If you can’t take your mum out, bring the food celebration to her
Treat that special maternal figure in your life with one of these delicious dine-at-home or afternoon tea experiences.
The top 10 restaurants delivering vegan food in Aberdeen according to a recent survey
With everyone ordering takeaway or collection right now, this line-up might just whet your appetite a little more...
National Pie Week: I fell in love with pastry treats at the age of eight – and 40 years later my eyes are still on the pies
As National Pie Week is the focus for veggie and meat-filled pastry product enthusiasts, pie aficionado Brian Stormont explains his enduring love for the Scottish favourite.
North-east hotel reveals new al fresco plans with quirky shed additions
If you've ever fancied dining in a cutesy garden shed, this hotel in Banchory is giving customers the chance to do just that....
‘Bringing the pies to the people’: Breer Pie Co owners speak of pandemic success
Brother and sister duo Dale and Jodie Barbour have pushed themselves to make a success of their business, and as a result, have employed their first staff member - their mum.
Foodie friends of 35 years join forces to charm Angus townsfolk with their tasty coffee and cake offering
A foodie who has been highlighting her talents on social media has teamed up with a friend to bring their coffee and cake to the masses.
Dine at home review: Enjoy fine dining in your home with Entier’s luxury twist on takeaway
After launching their own dine-at-home service, Julia Bryce lifts the lid on it to find out if the proof is in the pudding....
North-east shellfish wholesalers to open The Lobster Shop in fishing village
Specialising in locally landed produce, owners of The Lobster Shop hope to have the new venue open in the coming months.
Caskshare to ‘democratise’ the cask whisky market with new sharing ethos which will diversify collections
An island distillery is a key partner in Caskshare, an industry-first platform that aims to transform the way consumers engage with distilleries to buy single cask whisky.
Comfort Food Friday: An easy cottage pie recipe for those with Crohn’s Disease
Debbie Hamilton who has Crohn's Disease has shared this easy recipe for cottage pie with us for this week's Comfort Food Friday meal.
I made and ate dinner with a bunch of strangers online – here’s how it went …
There's something about having dinner that I find quite intimate, but when it comes to virtual cooking classes, there's nowhere to hide.
Cults Railway Station owner speaks out about new cafe plans for historic site
A north-east businessman who has bought the remaining 27-year lease for the Cults Railway Station has lodged plans to turn it into a cafe.
Owners of Portsoy hotel on what it was like catering for the crew of Peaky Blinders
The north-east hotel owners reveal how they managed to cater for up to 45 members of the crew with a limited team.
One of world’s rarest Macallan’s sells for £1 million to set new online whisky auction record
One of the world’s rarest Speyside whiskies has set a new online auction record after being sold for £1million.
Competitive weightlifter launches vegan meal prep firm Eat Complete in north-east
Aberdonian Michelle Graham launched her meal prep business at the tail end of last year after experiencing huge demand for her service.
‘It’s a bitter pill to swallow’: Scottish hospitality to reopen at Level 3 by end of April, but is it too late?
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest-hit during the pandemic and now the Scottish Government's time frame sees first plans for its reopening take shape in two months' time. But is it too late for businesses?
Three north-east chefs shortlisted in prestigious Scottish Chef of the Year competition
While two top chefs have been shortlisted in the senior category, up-and-coming talent has been recognised in the junior edition.
Election hopefuls challenged to make hospitality industry support pledge
Hospitality firms have challenged MSP hopefuls to sign a pledge card ahead of May's election to support the industry if voted in.
‘TV appearances are like buses’: Rum do for Walter Gregor’s Tonic as they hit the small screen again
A north-east drinks business was enjoying some screen time for the second time in as many weeks at the weekend in the company of Alan Titchmarsh.
6 Easy & Delicious Recipes to Try Cooking at Home
Taken from a new year-round cooking guide, here are 6 excellent, easy recipes to try at home.
New Aberdeen bakery smashes crowdfunding target in two days as it prepares to open doors next month
The money will ensure Bandit Bakery can open with all of the equipment needed.
Aberdeenshire’s Forest Farm to open gelateria and farm shop next month
The organic dairy will now serve up hot drinks and ice cream all year round, with big plans for an al fresco summer experience.
