Adding that hint of spice to your dish can change your dinner from dull to delicious, but it isn’t always easy to come by the fresh varieties and more often than not when you do buy fresh there’s some wastage. As a nation we have the option of many dried herbs and spices to jazz up anything from our soups to sweets. I was excited to learn about new product ‘Spice Drops’ from Holy Lama Naturals. I had their lemongrass and cinnamon extracts to make a meal out of.
As an avid tea drinker, my love for coffee grew when I moved to New Zealand, those Kiwis are definitely serious about their coffee and so I became that way too! I love seeking out local artisan coffee shops in Edinburgh where I live. However I have never owned a coffee machine of my own so buying coffee beans and making a cup of fresh joe in the house is something I’ve never done. My mum however has just invested in a coffee maker so I hopped along to hers to try Second City Coffee and two of their coffee bean varieties that they have on offer.
Chocolate Truffles from Patisserie Valerie – champagne, dark, milk and raspberry flavoured Mmmm!
Chocolate is the way to a girl’s heart so I rounded up my boyfriend’s sister to join me on a chocolate tour of historic Edinburgh.
We met at Patisserie Valerie on Edinburgh’s most famous back street ‘Rose Street’ which has the most delectable array of sweet treats on display in their window. Continue reading
Spicy Mexican inspired sauces
I’ve come a long way from a mild Maggie to a lover of all things spice. In my teens my ordering from an Indian restaurant would be a chicken korma but as my love of food has progressed I’ve tested my taste buds to the limit!
I love shaking up recipes and so Friday night saw me incorporate some of KanKun’s best offering of spice into my meal. Continue reading
Tuggy Tucks In 