Apricot & almond flapjacks, flavoured with honey, a wonderful sweet treat. Ideal for simple baking with the kids during the holidays. Apricot & Almond flapjacks are quite simply one of my favourite sweet treats. At their absolute best when they have the right amount of chew. But rest assured I’ve eaten plenty that have been…
The Principled Pig, a small-scale family run smallholding in Aberdeenshire rearing a small number of animals, ensuring quality and taste. On a glorious, crisp Autumn morning in Aberdeenshire last month, Michelle and I met up with Andy & Anna Custard, the husband and wife team behind The Principled Pig. Two phone calls laster for directions…
A sunny afternoon in October saw us visiting Kildrummy Inn for Sunday lunch with our families. We have heard great things about Kildrummy Inn and its been on our “must try” list for quite some time. We would all agree that we had a fantastic lunch, the best any of us have had in Aberdeenshire….
Thai Seasons Cafe based at Hazelhead in Aberdeen is a great local restaurant. Serving fresh and vibrant Thai food cooked to order. Michelle and I had heard good things about the Thai Seasons Cafe in Aberdeen. So last week we headed there for lunch to sample Thai food on offer. There were a number of Thai…
Curried baked eggs are a real brunch favourite. Fresh eggs baked on top of a curried vegetable base with a real hit of warming spice. Curried baked eggs are a favourite brunch dish of ours. This dish was inspired after our recent visit to Piggery Smokery, who kindly sent us home with some very generous…
Barra bronzes based in Inverurie rear premium free-range high quality turkeys in the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside. There’s something about getting Halloween out of the way that has us all thinking about Christmas. Alongside the panic of buying presents, the foodies among us start to think about that all important Christmas Day feast. Now this part…
