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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The warmer weather has us dreaming of lemon treats and citrus drinks in the garden. And a British classic, freshly squeezed lemonade, is one of the best tastes of summer. INGREDIENTS 4 lemons (or 6 limes, or 3 lemons and 2 limes) 100–150g caster sugar, to taste 1 litre water, or a mixture of water…
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Cath from Steampunk Coffee Roasters shares one of her favourite recipes for Oaty Choc Chip Cookies. This recipe make 12 cookies, but I like to bake only SIX at a time because they are best eaten just out of the oven. Keep the rest in a Tupperware in the fridge for baking off when you…
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Steampunk Coffee Roasters think all your days should start with great coffee that’s why, throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, they’re still running their online shop in a modified form – so that they can work safely and you can enjoy great coffee. Steampunk have been roasting coffee in North Berwick since 2012 and you can get…
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Thank you is going to be a word used a great deal in the coming months. So why not bake a gift that’s a bit different to give to somebody special who has helped during these unprecedented times. MAD MARCH HARE Please head over to our website to find out about all the latest Mad…
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Going for a leisurely brunch or meal out is now a distant memory. And for many of us, stuck indoors, the takeaway is fast becoming the highlight of our food week. Since the outbreak of the novel corona-virus, we’ve been advised to stay inside and to minimise human contact. One of the biggest challenges this…
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