If you plan on having a boozy tipple to celebrate the start of the festive season, here are our reviews of some of the best and worst supermarket mulled win ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Mince pies are a seasonal staple and they have already made their way onto supermarket shelves, giving shoppers plenty of variety. If you’re feeling a bit s ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
After 2020’s festive wash out, there are loads of Christmas events to choose from this year. Top of our list is the inaugural Winter Wonderland, which will ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
We ask Scottish chefs and foodies who’s cooking on Christmas day, what they’re eating and if they can share any tips. Giovanna Eusebi, owner of&n ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
This is the second year running the King household has tackled the mammoth task of testing, tasting and reviewing the best and worst mince pies Britain’s supermarkets have to offer. We learned our lesson in 2023 - there are only so many pies one man and his wife can eat. So this year, we pressganged […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
It’s that time of year again! Last year, I taste tested the major supermarkets mulled wine with my whole family in tow. This year, it’s just me, my husband and the dogs, but we persevered through a lot of mulled wine just to provide the best guide possible this Christmas. I’ll be honest now, the […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Champagne is always an option, but many prefer the slightly sweeter taste of Prosecco, which also has the advantage of offering more bang for your buck - most bottles cost less than a tenner. If you are looking to celebrate Christmas with a bit of Italian sparkle, here are our reviews of some of the […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Stollen is a popular Christmas sweet treat for many, which is why the main supermarkets have their own versions of this German delicacy. Dating back to the 1400s, this enriched dough is studded with dried fruits and has a marzipan centre. You can buy it as one large oval cake, which is supposed to represent […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Bringing a major festive twist to the nation’s favourite comfort meal; pizza, Asda has announced the return of its Christmas dinner pizza. This Christmas tree-shaped pizza has toppings of popular, traditional Christmas trimmings. As the ultimate meal this festive season, Asda has combined the love for Christmas dinners with the nation’s otherwise meal of choice. […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
It’s only a few weeks until Christmas day, so many of us will be planning the menu for the big day dinner, along with any other social gatherings planned at home ahead of Christmas and Hogmanay. While turkey and all the trimmings, mulled wine, mince pies and a festive sandwich may be some people’s food […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
With only a few weeks to go until December, festive goodies are starting to line store shelves, with a string of food and drink related advent calendars available. From something for wine lovers, to fans of cheese, here’s our pick of the best food and drink advent calendars. Chocolatia advent calendars Chocolatia was set up […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
If you’re planning on buying your Christmas pudding from one of the main supermarkets, these are the ones to look out for, and which ones to avoid. Tesco Finest 12 month matured Christmas pudding, £5 Not too boozy, this pudding had a good nuts to fruit ratio though it may not have been mixed as […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Usually reserved for the football terraces on Boxing Day, this year the chant ‘who ate all the pies’ very much applied, instead, to my wife and me. We set about testing nine different supermarket mince pies to find out which would be crowned the best in time for Christmas. Most brands are selling both a […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
If stollen is one of your festive favourites - and at the top of your shopping list - then the supermarket aisles are stacked high with plenty of choice. But which of these supermarket stollens are the best? Sainbury's Taste the Difference Cherry & Kirsch Stollen Bites, £3.25 Pleasant enough but they quickly become sickly. A […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
The festive season is well and truly here and for those who are perhaps a bit behind on prep for Christmas dinner, worry not. If you’re planning on a whole feast for guests, the reality is that doing it all yourself can be a bit much to handle. That’s why there’s no shame in picking […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
If you are partial to a slice of Christmas cake over the festive season there’s no need to make your own - here are our reviews of some of the best and worst supermarket cakes on offer for Christmas 2023. Waitrose Christmas Fully Iced Classic Christmas Cake, £6.60 Nicely decorated with edible red snowflakes, Waitrose’ […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Nothing quite says Christmas more than your icy breath rising in front of you as you gather with friends at a festive market, and someone hands you a toasty mug of mulled wine. Well, these aren’t really the conditions we performed this taste test, but you get the idea. I roped my family into blind […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
With this in mind, and with so much choice in the supermarkets, we have tried a panettone from the big name brands to find out which are worth buying this Christmas. From traditional to something a bit different and chocolatey, here are some of the best (and worst) panettones available to buy now. Lidl Deluxe […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
If you'd like to enjoy some Scottish fish and seafood this Christmas, these businesses are offering home delivery. From soups to oysters and smoked salmon to an American style, hot, one-pot dish, there's plenty to choose from if you're looking for seafood to serve this month. Here we take a look at some places to […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
The popularity of air fryers shows no sign of slowing down in the UK, which leads to the question, can you cook an entire Christmas dinner using one? It could be cheaper than having your oven on all day, and it's healthier than deep frying. Here we take a look at some top tips, recipes […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
From bottles of whisky for £40 or under to accessories, limited editions and buys from independent shops, there’s something for all dram fans this Christmas. The Good Spirits Company single cask Glengoyne This Glasgow business is an ideal pit stop for drinks gifts this Christmas. Choose from gift sets including White Box cocktails, or why […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
The festive season has kicked off, with Christmas lights now lit and markets popping up all over Scotland. If you're into good, artisan food and drink, you're in luck, as a few of these Christmas markets are ideal for foodies. From a monthly market in Fife to a weekly Glasgow market that's offering festive cocktails, […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Lidl’s Montaudon Champagne Brut has beaten Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut in a recent blind taste test. In a bid to prove its affordable tipples stand up against high-end heavyweights, Lidl went head-to-head with the luxury label, with six in ten participants agreeing the supermarket’s own-brand fizz ‘tasted better’ than Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut. […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
With only a few more weeks until Christmas, we take a look at some great whiskies - all for £50 or under. From blends to single malts, including supermarket whiskies and big names, there's something for everyone without breaking the bank. Nc’nean, £51.95 Nc’nean’s Organic Single Malt is the first whisky released to the public […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Those without a sweet tooth can celebrate in savoury fashion, thanks to IJ Mellis. The Scottish cheesemonger, which has four shops in Edinburgh, one in Glasgow and another in St Andrews, has just launched an online cakebuilder. It allows you to build your dream cake - perhaps an alternative to a Christmas pudding - up to […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
The ticketed version of the Loony Dook may be cancelled, but there are tastier and less cockle-freezing reasons to visit South Queensferry in 2022. Here’s our round up of the best restaurants and cafes to visit next time you’re in The Ferry. No ice cold plunge required. Samphire Restaurant, Orocco Pier, 17 High Street (0131 331 […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
It is, once again, going to be a Christmas and New Year under Covid restrictions, with many of us choosing to have smaller celebrations or go out less. With this in mind, a number of restaurants are offering cook at home kits. With easy to make festive dishes, these are an ideal way to celebrate the season […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
Hogmanay and New Year celebrations may be on a bit of a shoogly peg this year, but here’s our round-up of Edinburgh’s best menus to see out the last dregs o ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
This year, Sunday November 24, is Stir-up Sunday - a day which marks the last Sunday before Advent and is the traditional time to make your Christmas pudding or cake. Like a lot of Christmas traditions in this country, Stir-up Sunday comes from the Victorian age. While the humble Christmas pudding has roots in Mediaeval […]| Christmas | Scotsman Food and Drink
My three-year-old nephew has developed his first phobia. Santa Claus. Poor old Father Christmas is in the same category as the monsters who live under the b ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
As the weather gets colder, our appetite increases. We’ve decided not to resist the eating and drinking urges, as we need the insulation. For thos ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
If your Christmas food supplies get exhausted, the Smiddy BBQ in Edinburgh is launching a special Twixmas and New Year event. They’ll be ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
