Food and Drink Columnist Amanda Farnese-Heath’s foodie find… Just off the plane from Dublin I meet my husband for tea in Edinburgh, but we had no idea where to go. Wandering along Rose Street we found an absolute gem called ‘Dough’. There are just a few seats outside and one table inside, which we managed…

It’s Summer and eating outside on the rare occasions we are able to is very special for me. As well as the BBQ, I often serve these ever-so-simple healthy oven-baked fish cakes. As with all my recipes these tasty oven-baked fish cakes can suit everyone’s taste and work well with a watercress salad and a…

My mantra is ‘why have three courses when you can have 13?’ And, that is exactly what was in store when I was invited to Jo’s Kitchen to be treated to a tasting and wine pairing menu, giving me a flavour of what this delightful Haddington-based bistro offers. Jo’s Kitchen is the brainchild of Jo…

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…