Friday, May 31, 2013

Are fast food joints open to change?

“You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.” – Ronald Reagan
Scotland is a very proud nation. Whether it’s promoting the picturesque scenery or showing off the finest food and drink the nation has to offer.
But would that passion be enough to persuade an American food giant to consider adopting that into their menus.


Friday, May 24, 2013

Unearthing one of the world's most closely guarded recipes

We've all been there. Trying to stay healthy but being caught off guard by that one treat you just can't resist. 

Whether it’s spying your favourite sweet or crisps as you queue to pay your petrol or the picture of a Big Mac luring you in as you drive down the motorway.



Friday, May 17, 2013

Waiter waiter there's a hair in my soup...

“Statistics show that of those who contract the habit of eating, very few survive.” – George Bernard Shaw.
Here at Speyside Specialities we are proud to know exactly what goes into our products.
But if you thought the recent horse meat scandal was a step too far then you might be shocked by the hidden ingredients in some of your favourite foods.
Waiter waiter there’s a hair in my soup.



Friday, May 10, 2013

Tasty food is more than meets the eye....


“So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.” – Frank Kafka.

We all have our likes and dislikes when it comes to food, but have you ever wondered what makes eating so satisfying?

It’s more than meets the eye according to Professor Barry Smith at the London University Centre for the Study of the Senses.


Friday, May 3, 2013

Tea for two or two for Tea

We’ve all been sat in a restaurant puzzled as we stare at the extensive wine list trying to plot which one will go nicely with the chef’s culinary delights.
The non wine connoisseurs amongst us we would get away with hoping the play safe white goes well with fish and a red will deliver with our meat, but a new drink is setting a trend and it’s one you might least expect.