I’m not a great fan of Valentine’s Day, but I do cook a dinner for my hubby and this cake always features on the menu. It’s so easy to make and would make a lovely pud served with any stewed fruit and Greek yoghurt. Doesn’t get any more romantic for me! I usually double the…

Who doesn’t love an edible homemade Christmas gift? For not much money and very little time, Mrs Hare explains how you can whip up this delightful and delicious treat 1. Melt 300g of Lindt 75% dark chocolate over a pan of hot water. 2. Roast 200g of your choice of nuts in the oven (160c)for…

One of my favourite festive meals is the Boxing Day left-over meal! This recipe allows you to turn all your Christmas Day left-overs into a healthy yet delicious Bubble and Squeak. Traditional Bubble and Squeak is the quirky name for fried left-over vegetables, usually from a Sunday roast. The origins of the name derive from…

This month as we all start snuggling down for winter in Scotland, I thought I would breathe a little more sunshine your way and share with you my foodie adventure to Crete this year.. Nestled in the Amari Valley, is the village of Meronas, home to a small Taverna – Moexo Bonies – run by…

There’s a pie/quiche/tart call it what you want that always takes centre stage in our house when herbs are abundant and this little beauty is so full of flavour it just bursts. And as all of us are dashing around these days it’s my quick, ‘push out pastry’ that makes it so easy! Serve with…

Great coffee shouldn’t be something you only enjoy at home – Steampunk ensures you’ll have a fantastic brew wherever you wander with the help of a little bit of kit. There’s no doubt about it, specialty coffee is booming. Great cafés and new roasters are springing up across Scotland.  And, if you’re in North Berwick…

Summertime food mainly consists of salads and fish in our house but now and again I love to rustle up one of my Grandad’s Italian Specialties. You can use any veg, which makes this dish so versatile. Served with dressed leaves and a glass of Rosé it is one of my top Vegetarian/Vegan recipes. Make…