Having worked in Leith for some time we’ve made our way to a fair number of the restaurants around the Shore area, but were yet to venture to Commercial Street’s Mya, so when we were invited to lunch last Friday to have a gander we happily accepted. SEEK If you're looking for ...
When the Good Things in Small Packages theme was suggested, one thing popped into my head: petit fours. Specifically, afternoon teas with mini-cakes, friands, tartlets, meringues, macarons, fondant fancies - anything in miniature form. I love small cakes. Not only do they look adorable, you can also fit far more in ...
A verrine is a dessert originally from France made by layering different ingredients in a small glass. I’m going to show you how to make a verrine of Pistachio, Pineapple and Milk Chocolate. It will have layers of Pistachio Crème Brulee, Poached Ginger Pineapple, Biscuit Cuillere and Milk Chocolate ...
One of my earliest memories was playing in the kitchen. Mum had her spices in a sort of carousel in one cupboard. I used to love taking them out and rearranging them, no doubt enjoying the smell. When I think about it, I realise that none of those spices were whole ...
This month’s theme is 'good things in small packages', and with so many excellent blogs about the many wee, delicious bits and bobs, I was stuck coming up with inspiration for my own contribution. After ...
Mexican is one of those cuisines that is hard to come by in restaurant form. Be it the token fajitas served in faux American 'diners' to las cantinas Mexicanas, the balance just never seems to be right. I treated the chance happening across Tex Mex II with the same trepidation. Could this ...
The frivolities and food comas of December have come and gone, and an influx of detoxes, diets and deprivation is upon us. To help our waistlines, and our empty pockets, this month's theme focuses on getting the best out of something small. From tiny treats to
Tonight ten of the Total Food Geeks (and one honorary member and fellow foodie, Alaster) delved into the wonder-filled world of Kim's Mini Meals, Edinburgh Old Town, for our January themed 'Good Things in Small Packages' dinner.
We've been following the adventures of The Edinburgh Sketcher, Mark Kirkham, on Twitter for a while now, and challenged him to sketch something Scottish and scrummy for us. Well, as ever, he didn't disappoint, and has just shared with us an image of what he feels is a national icon, and ...
