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Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

Last updated on August 5th, 2024 at 03:08 pmEdinburgh, Scotland is home to one of the world’s most amazing castles, and an abundance of the world’s finest whiskys. Scotland has a rich history of quality whisky production, with great distilleries around the country. So not surprisingly, the largest collection of whisky in the world can…

Travel Misadventures, Almost Missing your Flight!

Last updated on January 7th, 2023 at 02:35 pmBell and I provide some helpful tips (sometimes), partly because we tell you NOT to do what we did, because we do screw up sometimes– in everything from transport, to accommodation to restaurant choices. One our best screw ups came on our recent trip to Bordeaux this…

Haggis and Whisky Feast in Scotland

Haggis is a sausage that consists of a sheep’s heart, liver and lungs mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices. It was traditionally cooked inside a sheep’s stomach casing. But these days much of the haggis served is encased in a traditional sausage lining. If you think this doesn’t sound so appetizing, ask yourself this…Do you like hot dogs, bratwurst or kielbasa?

haggis and pork sausage with fries and gravy in an Edinburgh pub.

International recipe contest submissions for voting!

Last updated on July 17th, 2019 at 09:22 pmOn behalf of both of us, thank you to everyone for submitting such wonderful entries! We’ve been inspired by all the fantastic food and touched by some of the stories you’ve shared in this truly international recipe contest. We’re really glad we are not deciding the winner…

international recipe competition