Fenton Barns Farm Shop and Café has risen from the ashes both metaphorically and literally. Closed since December as a result of a fire and rebuilding work hampered by the coronavirus pandemic, we speak to owners Roy Campbell and Mhairi Mackenzie-Robinson as they once again open this much-loved farm shop and café. It’s hard to…
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Watch out those beautiful culinary pumpkins are back in season! We are blessed to have Kilduff Farm here in East Lothian producing some beauties right now and I can’t wait to work my way through the whole darn lot of them. This pumpkin and courgette with pearled spelt, and a tahini yoghurt and lemon dip…
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I’ve been doing a lot of reading about these magical fungi and as mushroom season is upon us, they are a great food to eat. A rich source of vitamin D, zinc and essential B vitamins, mushrooms can help boost the immune system and promote cardiovascular health. This quick and easy recipe uses Panko bread…
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One of the biggest business casualties of the coronavirus lockdown has been the temporary, and sadly permanent, closure of many cafés, restaurants and hospitality venues. Louise Pickering owner of Cherish Vintage Tea Room in Gullane, has not allowed coronavirus to stand in the way. Early in lockdown they launched the ‘Freezer Pack’ and orders flooded…
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James and Elinor Logan live and farm at Athelstaneford Mains together with son Hamish (24) and Anna (22). The Veg Shed evolved when Elinor closed her shoe shop and looked for a diversification idea for the farm. The result was purchasing a vending machine to sell their home-grown potatoes direct to the consumer. As with…
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East Lothian’s Garleton Lodge, a small luxury hotel and recipient of various quality and food awards, has recently teamed up with Kitchens by Coast to launch their pop-up Cookery School. Do you find yourself flicking through recipe books then repeatedly cooking the same dishes? Whether you’re a complete beginner known to burn pasta, a novice…
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“My momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” proclaimed Tom Hanks’ character in the hit movie, Forrest Gump. But, subscribe to The Chocolate Stag Chocolate Club, and you’ll receive a little box of chocolate heaven through your letterbox each and every month – and you’ll…
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One of the best things about living in East Lothian is around every bend there is stunning coastal scenery and beautiful pastoral land. And this means an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, locally-reared meat, freshly caught seafood and artisan producers at every turn. for contact information and food & drink directory please visit: http://www.scotlandsfooddrinkcounty.com
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As lockdown restrictions are eased and more retailers are able to reopen we tell you why you should continue to shop locally. The recent lockdown led to lengthy queues forming outside supermarkets and online delivery slots being few and far between, resulting in consumers switching to their local high streets for everyday essentials. For many, …
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