Our favourite coffee-based recipe is, of course, an espresso martini. And we love this twist on the classic, using Scottish dry gin Oro in place of vodka to give your espresso martini a velvety smoothness like never before. The cocktail has a smooth, light texture with the flavour swinging back and forth from coffee to gin, losing all of the bitterness, yet retaining a lovely coffee aroma.
Read MoreEaster 2020 is probably going to be fairly memorable for a few reasons, but here at Hood, we’re keen to make sure that you can use this time to make some memories to treasure. So, if you’re not sure how to pass the time this Easter, why not indulge in some family baking time with your store cupboard ingredients, to whip up a delicious traditional Easter Simnel cake?
Read MoreJess Elliott Dennison considers herself a cook, not a chef, and spends most of her time whipping up culinary magic in the kitchen of 27 Elliott’s, her cafe, supper club and workshop space in the heart of Edinburgh’s Newington district, with dishes led by what’s available seasonally and locally. Jess has given Hood readers two of her favourite recipes to try out, so if you’re stuck for inspiration and just aren’t sure what to do with the tins piling up in your kitchen cupboards, read on…
Read MoreIf your Mum’s idea of an indulgent treat is a lavish afternoon tea, but you’ve left it a little late to book - no fear, Hood has you covered. We’ve curated the perfect menu of recipes to help you create the perfect afternoon tea to serve at home this Mother’s Day - surely a gift that she will adore!
Read MoreIf you’ve always been intrigued by kefir, then we’ve got great news for you. Graham’s The Family Dairy has launched the brand-new ‘Goodness Kefir’ - a cultured, fermented milk drink that’s loaded with probiotics, to provide all kinds of health benefits for your gut.
Read MoreBring a little romance to the dinner table this weekend, and pick up some of Marks & Spencer’s new, seasonal specials, made especially for sharing this Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreIf you’re making plans for Valentine’s, and want something seriously special for your celebrations, then one of our favourite hotspots, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square, might just be the picture-perfect place.
Read MoreThose with a sweet tooth will love this news: Edinburgh-based chocolatier, COCO, has announced the launch of a delicious new collection of sweet treats, ‘Love Is Simple’, just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 14th.
Read MorePlanning the perfect night out for Valentine’s Day? We’ve rounded up a few of the most romantic restaurants in Scotland so you can impress your date with a candlelit dinner.
Read MoreIf health is on the menu for you this January, then this Edinburgh foodie favourite is the place to visit…
Read MoreWe’re all feeling the chill now we’re in the middle of January - dark mornings, dark nights and low temperatures mean that it’s easy to feel tired, sluggish and in need of some nourishment. So stock up on some real, hearty goodness with this delicious recipe from Scottish chef Gizzi Erskine’s latest cookbook, Slow…
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