Can anyone actually give me a definitive answer about what constitutes a ‘healthy’ diet? Is it one with no dairy? No meat? No carbohydrates? No sugars? That’s high in fat or low in fat? Overall, I’m not sure that we really know the answer. What I am sure about is that […]
All too often when we eat out as a family it becomes a race to be done. We need the food to come quickly or we run the risk of the kids rioting. It’s also key that there’s plenty of options for the kids to chose from to ensure the […]
What do you need from a restaurant when eating out with your kids? We look for a crucial combination of friendly whilst speedy service, something to keep the kids entertained and of course, food that they’ll all eat. So no big ask…! I was chatting to someone earlier this week […]
In early December, I was lucky enough to attend the Tattinger Champagne Tasting at The Pantry Colinton. We were treated to not only an evening of fabulous food perfectly paired with various champagnes, but also received an education from Mark O’Bryen, Master of Wine for Tattinger. It was also a […]
If you’ve been following me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I’ve recently started The Fresh Life January Challenge facilitated by Alexa Freeman. 31 days to kick start a healthier lifestyle and reduce sugar and caffeine cravings. 7 days in and I already feel different. I thought as a […]
It’s no secret that I am a massive fan of brunch and with Charlotte aka Mrs Pantry on our team – it’s no surprise that The Pantry is one of my favourite hang outs. It seems the rest of Edinburgh agrees with me given that The Pantry has served an […]
The latest addition to Bruntsfield’s swathe of eatery choices is Black Ivy. Formerly known as The Links Hotel, Billy Lowe has transformed the neighbourhood bar and hotel into a pocket of glamour for guests and local residents. I popped in and had a nose around and I was pleasantly suprised. […]
Christmas has now well and truly come to Edinburgh. Santa has been sighted, it’s brutally cold and sleigh bells can be heard. But I’m going all out this year and want to ignite all the senses – so taste and smells are also important. Rather than having a never ending stash […]
A few years ago, I totally failed to buy a pumpkin in the run up to Halloween and my kids were less that impressed with me bring up a ‘mini’ pumpkin instead. But after they began to appear in our veg box delivery each week, I’ve actually become quite adept […]
With the high winds yesterday morning, it seemed prudent to stay at home but at the same time I felt that irrepressible need to be cosy. With the storm bashing the walls of the house making the letter box clatter with every gust, it was time to gets the tunes […]
