There’s no denying it – ‘tis nearly the season! It will come as no surprise that we love Christmas at Local Life, we also love shopping so we’ve had fun compiling this year’s Christmas gift guide for you. From the fabulous to the fun, the stylish to the surprising – here is our choice of…
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Satisfy your sweet tooth this festive season with these two gorgeous bakes. Instead of the normal Christmas puddings we all tuck into, why not try something a bit different. This no-cook vegan mango and cardamom cheesecake, is a cheesecake without the cheese! Or quickly whip up this Nut and Dried Fruit Chocolate Delight. Perfect for…
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East Coast Lobsters was founded by husband and wife team, Phil and Annabel. Combining a love of seafood with culinary skills, ECL was established in 2020, after Phil was unable to return to his original job as a chef on a super yacht in America due to COVID-19. Phil has a wealth of experience in…
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Four businesses from across East Lothian have been awarded much-coveted stars in Great Taste 2020, the world’s most trusted food and drink awards. The four businesses, all extremely different, but each very much embodying quality artisan produce, are now able to display their stars on their product packaging. Judged by 144 of the most discerning…
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Experiential event specialists Rogue Village took their signature feel good vibes into the world of online workshops and masterclasses with their launch of The Village School in October. With restaurants, pubs and gyms closed during lockdown thousands of us turned to Zoom to get a creative workout, and online courses boomed. Directors of North Berwick-based…
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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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