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Easter quiz: How well do you know Cadbury Creme eggs?

6 days ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

> Food > Easter quiz: How well do you know Cadbury Creme eggs? As it’s a long weekend and Easter, why not see how well you know the famous Cadbury Creme egg? No matter how you eat them, they’ll soon be gone from shops so here’s a fun quiz to test your knowledge of the chocolate treat. Answers are below. How many Cadbury Creme eggs are made every day at the Bournville factory?
Remembering when Easter eggs came in mugs - and where you can still buy them

6 days ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

As we head into the Easter weekend, some of us will be treating ourselves or loved ones to a chocolate egg or two. There might even be an egg hunt, or rolling painted eggs down a hill. Most of the traditions of Easter have remained the same, but one trend seems to have disappeared. Back in the 80s and 90s chocolate eggs seemingly all came in a mug. I still have a Terry’s Chocolate Orange one, but they were available for all kinds of brands of chocolate from Creme egg and Smarties to Yorkie.
Scran season 8: Sampling Arran's food and drink delights

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

On this episode of Scran I took a trip to Arran to learn a little more about food and drink production on the island. My first stop was at Lagg Distillery where Fred Baumgärtner, brand home ambassador and head tour guide showed her around this ultra-modern distillery set atop a cliffside with the most spectacular views. I sat down with Fred, and Graham Omand, distillery manager to learn more about the liquid and what they've got coming up.
I tried cocktails from 'world's best' bartenders in Edinburgh - including haggis tequila drink

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

The sun has been out, and we’re heading towards a long weekend so what better way to toast the final arrival of spring than with a cocktail or two? Our mixology culture in Scotland has come on leaps and bounds from the Woo Woo and Cosmo days of the early noughties (I know, I used to have to make these back then). From speakeasy style bars to European influenced venues, our cities are home to some of the best cocktail bars in the UK.
New Scottish drinks brand to auction ‘whisky’ matured in casks submerged in Loch Ness

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

A new Scottish drinks brand is set to auction off a cask of “whisky” which has been matured underwater in Loch Ness. Legally this spirit can’t be called whisky, since its unique production method does not fit within the scope of the defined exclusive processes for whisky or any other spirit drink category.
Scotch Pie Championship shortlist announced with 58 businesses making the cut | Scotsman Food and Drink

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

> Producers > Scotch Pie Championship shortlist announced with 58 businesses making the cutThe shortlist for the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards have officially been unveiled and 58 businesses have made the cut. After a rigorous judging process, where 539 products were put to the ultimate taste test, 58 of Scotland’s best butchers, bakers, and pie makers have been shortlisted, standing out from 88 entrants vying for top honours.
These Scottish bars will be serving the 'best ever pub pie' - here's when you can try it

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

Marston’s and chef Tom Shepherd from the Michelin Starred Upstairs by Tom Shepherd restaurant have teamed up to introduce The Best Ever Pub Pie to local pubs. Tom Shepherd is sharing his secret pie recipe for the first time ever, giving Marston’s customers up and down the country the chance to enjoy a new version of a favourite pub dish, inspired by his banquet-worthy original.
9 easy recipes for Easter - including perfect roast potatoes, Good Friday fish and chocolate cocktails

1 week ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

If you’re entertaining for Easter this weekend, or just want to treat yourself, we have some easy recipes to help you in the kitchen. These include: perfect roast potatoes from Stevie McLaughlin at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Good Friday monkfish tail from the Fish Shop in Ballater and a sweet cocktail from Arran whisky. This recipe comes from Ros Heathcote, founder of Borough Broth and while it takes a long time to cook, is worth it for the rich sauce and tender meat.
‘Unconventional’ Scottish cafe open for 22 years closes suddenly - but there’s good news

2 weeks ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

A cafe and bar in Glasgow has closed down after 22 years. Jelly Hill, located on Hyndland Road opened in 2002 and has been popular with locals and students for coffee, brunch and drinks. The outdoor terrace, extended during 2020, is a busy spot in sunny weather. But now the long-standing cafe and bar, labelled as “unconventional” has closed for good.
6 stunning Easter eggs from Scottish chocolatiers - including vegan creations

2 weeks ago | foodanddrink.scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

Easter is only a few days away, with Easter Sunday taking place on 20 April this year. While the supermarkets are full of chocolate eggs and sweet treats - some which are very on trend - we’ve taken a look at what some independent Scottish chocolatiers have on offer this Easter. From traditional chocolate eggs to vegan creations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Easter. Former Glenegales chef, Chloe Oswald is the chocolatier behind this Angus-based award-winning business.