National Blackberry Day

National Blackberry Day – 12 September As summer draws to a close, there are many signs that nature is already gearing up for the next season.  Autumn is nature’s last hurrah before the cold, bleak winter months and late August to early September is prime time for blackberries. These sweet, juicy fruits are delicious in…

Celebrating Scottish food and drink September – Starters

Celebrating Scottish food and drink September – Starters This year’s Scottish Food & Drink month is an annual opportunity for food and drink enthusiasts, retailers, hospitality businesses, regional food groups, ambassadors and producers to champion Scottish produce. There are quite a large variety of Scottish starters to try and we’ve highlighted our favourites below. Enjoy…

Amazing Apricots

Amazing Apricots A relative of the peach, nectarine, plum and cherry; apricots are fragrant with soft skin that ranges in colour from pale yellow to deep orange. Inside there is a large stone. These fragrant, sweet fruits are in season in the UK from May to September. Apricots are very nutritious, low in calories and…

Decadent Desserts

Time to enjoy a decadent dessert Whoever came up with eat an extra dessert day was a genius! Think warm puddings that can be served with custard, cream or ice cream or using spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.  Let us know what your favourite dessert is on Facebook. Don’t forget to check out our Pinterest…