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Restaurant review: Lychee Oriental, Glasgow

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:58 GMT

MORINDA citrifolia (aka the dog dumpling) smells like cheese when ripe, resembles an obese caterpillar, and is especially attractive to ants and fruit bats. Then there’s the durian, which gives off an odour like turpentine and has a custard-textured pulp.

Restaurant review: The Scran & Scallie, Edinburgh

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:27:11 GMT

TO PARAPHRASE Marks & Spencer, The Scran & Scallie is no ordinary pub, it’s a Tom Kitchin gastro-pub.

Record baker: Ian Gregg discusses his memoir

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:18:32 GMT

We hoover up millions of Greggs sausage rolls and doughnuts each week, but Britain’s biggest bakery chain hasn’t always enjoyed a high (apple) turnover. A fascinating new memoir reveals its humble roots

Restaurant review: Viva Mexico, Edinburgh

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:18:31 GMT

I visited Viva Mexico by accident. There were two new places on my reviewing list, both of which, it turns out, are closed on a Tuesday.

Restaurant review: Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton, East Lothian

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:44:06 GMT

Build it, and they will come.” So goes the famous expression from the film Field of Dreams. However, I’d like to reword it to: “Stick a playground in it, and they will come.”

Recipes: Three dishes using Parmesan cheese

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:55 GMT

Ten years ago I would not have written about Parmesan cheese. Back then, I would only have been able to buy good, proper Parmesan at Valvona & Crolla in Edinburgh, or in one or two other select delis in Scotland.