Community & Lifestyle Magazine
For many of us, coffee is an integral part of our day. Whether we use it to wake up, to enjoy while we spend time with friends, to fuel our work and accompany business meetings or whether we work in coffee and it is our lifeblood. And that is why it is so important to…
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This time of year, for me, is all about tomatoes – in all shapes, tastes, colours and sizes. One dish I love to make is a pasta dish, full of tomato flavour. But because it’s summer, I keep it lighter by sun blushing the little red jewels in the oven – the flavour intensifies and…
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The food we eat, its provenance and the welfare of the animals providing it, is of more concern to us more than ever before – and rightly so. It’s been almost a year since Jane and Grant Brand opened the doors to their farm shop, the Brand Family Larder at East Fortune Farm and what…
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From Instagrammable flat whites to the rise of craft beer, small batch spirits and street food pop-ups, the UK has enjoyed something of a love affair with artisanal food in the past few years. And the best eateries are those which are unpretentious and showcase the best of local produce. It was exactly this ethos…
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…you’re in for a big surprise! With its idyllic setting and laid-back vibe, you’ll find a café that serves up a sense of escapism alongside an array of delightful dishes. Boardside Cafe at Foxlake in Dunbar is not your conventional café, it’s a quirky outdoor eaterie in a, quite frankly, beautiful setting. Picnic tables and…
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Dining in the Wilds of Scotland with the Mad March Hare is more than just eating outside, it’s innovative and contemporary dining at its best. And in 2019 they’re trying to break a Scottish record by holding the longest-table forest feast, while at the same protecting acres of magical rain forest through the World Land…
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Easter is all about the chocolate for me. But it has to be good chocolate and this cake hits the mark big time and better still, it’s gluten free! WHAT YOU NEED 250g ground almonds 250g 85% or 90% dark chocolate (Lindt) 250g salted butter 250g golden caster sugar 6 organic free range eggs Pinch…
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As we peek our heads out from our winter nests and the dark is not quite so dark, it seems the natural thing to do – eat well, exercise more, and think of how we can generally improve our well-being. Cut to the most important meal of the day – breakfast – and if you’re…
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Garleton Lodge nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from VisitScotland. I went along to discover just what this delightful small hotel offers. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East, Angela and David Cockerton, decided to return to the UK and…
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