New Year Resolutions – The Facts!

“Cheers to New Year and another chance for us to get it right!” – Oprah Winfrey

It's 2015… and many of us have already vowed to change one of our bad habits or start a good one. For the majority of us this is getting fit and getting healthy. But how likely are we to stick to these plans? We’ve compiled a few wee facts about New Year resolutions: 

A Traditional Scottish Christmas & New Year

“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never though upon;… That thou canst never once reflect on old long syne.” – Robert Burns

A season full of celebration and yuletide cheer! Although it is argued that no one can do the festive season quite like the Scots. As a result of this theory, which as a traditional Scottish food manufacturing company we fully support, we have put together some top tips in how to have a most traditional Scottish Christmas & New Year:

Rise of the UK’s Top Celebrity Chefs

“Anyone who’s a chef, who loves food, ultimately knows that all that matters is: ‘Is it good? Does it give pleasure?’” – Anthony Bourdain

As purveyors of high quality produce we think very highly of those who have the same sentiment towards food as we do – chefs, and in particular, celebrity chefs. How does one go from merely enjoying food to making a high-flying celebrity career out of it? We look at some of the top UK chefs and their rise to fame & success:

How to Cook Traditional Scottish Puddings

“The proof is in the pudding!” – Unknown

The savoury Scottish pud - a delicacy that graces many Scottish dinner plates. Whether you’re eating black, red or white there’s a way to do it. Many a Scot will just pop into the local chip shop and eat them fried in batter and served with chips – and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that! 

A Winter Warmer… Food for Cold Nights

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell

There’s no doubt about it. Scotland does winter food remarkably well. It’s very likely this is to do with the often bitterly cold climate, the not so hot summer days and the harshest of winter winds.