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FreshMex at home | AD

I’ve been missing my FreshMex fix since it’s been closed but I’m excited to see the launch of its new rubs for home cooking. I put them to the test and made some dishes. Continue reading FreshMex at home | AD

The Food HooverJune 13, 2020July 4, 2020Leave a comment
Openings, Reviews

The Fat Sparrow Bakery | AD

The Fat Sparrow Bakery has launched an online shop delivering fresh bakery items to your door. In this post I review one of its signature cupcake boxes. Continue reading The Fat Sparrow Bakery | AD

The Food HooverJune 10, 2020July 4, 20203 Comments
Food News

Open for business in Aberdeenshire

North-east Scotland is packed with fantastic food and drink producers and many are open to serve you through lockdown. Check out my highlights. Continue reading Open for business in Aberdeenshire

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Baking, Recipes

Loaded chocolate chip cookies

I had the world’s biggest craving for cookies last week so I experimented in the kitchen to create an epic cookie dough. Continue reading Loaded chocolate chip cookies

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Reviews

Pasta making with PASTA

I was lucky enough to get to experience a pasta making workshop with PASTA before lockdown hit – take a read of my review. Continue reading Pasta making with PASTA

The Food HooverMay 23, 2020May 19, 2020Leave a comment
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My Nuart nine

The postponement of Nuart Aberdeen 2020 made me head out to the streets to reminisce and explore my favourite pieces. Here’s my top picks. Continue reading My Nuart nine

The Food HooverMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020Leave a comment
Food News

New online directory helps Scots discover Scotland’s larder

A new online food directory has launched featuring over 300 Scottish food producers. Find out who features from the North-east. Continue reading New online directory helps Scots discover Scotland’s larder

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Baking, Recipes

Easy pizza dough

After years of following the same pizza recipe, I switched from strong white flour to plain and ended up with an amazing base. Continue reading Easy pizza dough

The Food HooverMay 14, 2020May 18, 2020Leave a comment
Baking, Quarantine Cookbook, Recipes

Biscoff pancakes

Thick and fluffy pancakes piled up high and lathered in a delicious Biscoff creme – sounds perfect right? Find out how you can make them with this recipe. Continue reading Biscoff pancakes

The Food HooverMay 1, 2020Leave a comment
Cooking, Recipes

AVO Posh Chick Toast

In my book, you can’t beat avocado on toast for breakfast and even better when there’s a poached egg on top ready to burst with an oozing yolk. Where my avocado creations always fill a hole, they never seem to come close to the heavenly plates of perfection created by AVO.

Continue reading “AVO Posh Chick Toast”
The Food HooverApril 28, 2020April 23, 2020Leave a comment
Food News

A guide to Aberdeen’s first Virtual May Day

A collective of Aberdeen bars, eateries, DJs and retailers have teamed up to bring Aberdeen’s inaugural Virtual May Day to those missing their spring day out this year. 

Continue reading “A guide to Aberdeen’s first Virtual May Day”
The Food HooverApril 25, 2020April 25, 2020Leave a comment
Food News

Top picks for food delivery in Aberdeen

With lockdown life in full swing, there’s been a surge of time spent in the kitchen experimenting and trying out new recipes. But aside from the much welcomed gift of free time, I’m really missing eating out. 

Continue reading “Top picks for food delivery in Aberdeen”
The Food HooverApril 23, 2020April 24, 20202 Comments

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