Alfresco dining has never been more sought after so, if you’re intent on having a picnic for your inner circle, follow these simple tips to ensure it runs without a hitch. Unless it rains—we can’t help with that, we’re afraid...
Read MoreWe’ve scoured Pinterest to find the best alcohol-free mocktail recipes to shake up at home.
Read MoreBased on the freshest ingredients and cooked from the heart, the recipes in The New Feast are designed for sharing and enjoying with others. So, if you’re looking to eat less meat this spring, we suggest sampling this delectable dish, much of which can be made with ingredients you’ll likely already have in your kitchen.
Read MoreOur 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.
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