There’s a revolution happening in British food, and it’s happening on the street. Right now some of the most exciting food is being served by passionate and talented traders out of trailers, carts and vintage vans. And once again, East Lothian residents can experience the street food boom right on their doorstep. Following the huge…
Read More
Wild Dining with the Mad March Hare is more than just eating outside, it’s innovative and contemporary dining at its best. Created by Amanda Farnese-Heath, the Wild Dining experience was inspired by Amanda’s passion for bringing people together, to eat, at a long table, in beautiful places. Food has always been a mainstay in Amanda’s…
Read More
Food and Drink Columnist Amanda Farnese-Heath’s foodie find… For some time now I have been watching a number of beautiful independent eateries opening up in Portobello. It’s an absolute joy to stroll along the Main Street and be spoilt for choice. This little gem is one of my favourites. Bross Bagels serve their beautiful selection of…
Read More
Editor Kim Williams packs away her winter woollies There’s no better day than the one when you realise you won’t be needing your cosy jumpers, coats and boots again this year. This particular winter has been –in a word – arduous, so it’s a given that most of us are looking forward to packing away…
Read More
Anthropomorphism is the showing or treating of animals, gods and objects as if they are human in appearance or behaviour. And it also the inspiration behind Etta Dunsmure’s unique pompom gifts. Anthropom is the creation of Etta, a mother of two young girls, who lives outside Haddington. Anthropom sells personalised three-dimensional pompom pictures on quality…
Read More
Mind, Body and Soul Columnist, Bernie Petrie asks us to open our hearts, this spring and let more love in. All too often we may have unknowingly closed our heart. Perhaps it was once hurt badly, so our brain tells us not to do that again. It’s too scary, it hurts too much, you can’t…
Read More
The dream of early retirement is all that keeps some of us going through the daily grind. Fantasies of a round-the-world cruise, gin and tonics on a seaside terrace or writing a best-selling novel all make work endurable. Somebody who recently considered retirement, is Donnie Spence of Linton Country Furniture which is now in its…
Read More
These days, when mass-produced furniture goes for a song from stores like Ikea, it’s refreshing to see a wave of artisan furniture-makers bravely going against the grain. Joshua Miller, is one of the new wave of artisan furniture makers breathing new life into the old-fashioned carpentry trade. Using his natural designing ability and his woodworking…
Read More
As the evenings grow lighter and we peel off the layers, I don’t know about you, but my focus turns to lighter healthier food, which lifts our spirits and in turn makes us feel good and more energetic. Cut to this month’s recipe – a healthy and vegan lasagne! Yes, healthy and vegan with my…
Read More
yourlocallife.co.uk 