Karla Sinclair

2 months ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Karla Sinclair

Afternoon teas have satisfied the tastebuds of foodies for centuries. Everything from the freshly-made scones slathered in jam and clotted cream, to the light and fluffy sandwiches, sweet pastries and cakes, and, of course, tea, they are perfect for celebrations and catch-ups with friends and loved ones. The tradition of afternoon tea began in the early 19th Century, when the Duchess of Bedford, experiencing a ‘sinking feeling’, requested that a light afternoon tea be served in her private room.

Sep 26, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Karla Sinclair

“The best café aroon” are the first words I hear when I step inside Café 83 in Kemnay for the first time. They were said with confidence by one of its regulars, and were repeated once more to make sure I was aware of what was in store. I spotted director Andrew Hutcheon letting out a laugh behind the counter before introducing myself and having a quick browse of the bustling Station Road café. It was 11am on a Tuesday – a time I’d assume would be quiet.

Sep 20, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Karla Sinclair

Ivano Campagnoli was given the nickname ‘spaghetti pomodoro’ in primary school, and it stuck for many years. Then, after moving to Scotland in 2005, this shifted to ‘spaghetti head’. It will come as no surprise to you that he is, in fact, a lover of the pasta. Let me rephrase that, a lover of all things pasta. Currently based in Glen Tanar, Ivano has built his business The Pasta Tree from the ground up, with the help of partner Sheila Zannoni.

Sep 16, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Karla Sinclair

“One of our regular customers often jokes with us that we are her therapy, as it’s much cheaper!”Growing up, Aaron Barclay always knew he wanted to work in the hospitality industry. Admittedly “very much a people person” and a lover of all things food – always baking and cooking in his spare time – the 22-year-old has worked at various north-east firms in the field.

Sep 14, 2024 | pressandjournal.co.uk | Karla Sinclair

It’s that time of year where flocks of college and university students descend on the streets of Aberdeen, injecting a new lease of life into the Granite Mile (and beyond). A host of events are taking place in the city in the coming weeks, from comedy, games and movie nights to picnics and a secondhand market. For local bars, pubs and nightclubs, Freshers’ Week – which is now also being dubbed as ‘Welcome Week’ – is one of the busiest periods of the year.