Dishin' It The Food Hoover

And here we are at the end of series two. In this final episode, I’m gassing to Sarah Gordon who goes by the cooking alias The Ginger Chef - a fountain of knowledge when it comes to banging recipes and food reviews. Joining fully loaded with food finds from all across Scotland, this one has plenty for your eat list.

Visit the The Ginger Chef blog and Instagram.

Businesses and blogs mentioned in this episode:


Cafe Boheme, Aberdeen 
Crabshakk, Glasgow 
Dishoom, Edinburgh 
Documenting My Dinner 
El Cartel, Edinburgh 
Nikki Eats the World 
Pasta Plus, Aberdeen 
The Silver Darling, Aberdeen 
The Tippling House, Aberdeen 
Wild Ginger, Aberdeen 

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In this penultimate episode of series two, I get to know Castleton Farm where owner Anna Mitchell talks about where it all started for her family farm shop and its journey to becoming a well established Scottish brand. For plenty of chat about berries and business, you’re in the right place.

Visit the Castleton Farm website

Businesses mentioned in this episode:


Dishoom, Edinburgh 
Gloagburn Farm Shop, Perth 
Little Doone, Alva 
Ola Oils, Inverurie 

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After a longer than expected holiday, series two of Dishin’ It is back!

This episode is all about beer as I pick the brains of Greg Christie who has a nose for scouting out the best beers from around Scotland and the globe through his blog Greg Who Drinks Beer. A keen runner, I get his essential running tips along with his top food recommendations featuring in his ultimate food trip around Scotland.

Follow Greg on Instagram and visit his blog.

Businesses and blogs mentioned in this episode:


Big Beefy Biltong, Aberdeen
BrewDog, Aberdeen 
Brew Toon, Peterhead 
Casc, Aberdeen 
Civerinos Slice, Edinburgh 
Ginger Chef 
Melt (closed) 
Overtone Brewing Co., Glasgow
Westhill Filling Station / Hop Shop Aberdeen, Westhill 



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On today’s episode I catch up with one of the many masters of coffee in Aberdeen, Figment Coffee, where I chat with owner Neil to hear the secrets of the perfect latte art, starting up his favoured coffee house and of course hearing his go to places around the region.

Check out the Figment Coffee range and shop

Business mentioned in this episode:


Crossbasket Castle Hotel, Glasgow
Delivino, Crieff
Forest Farm, Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
Ox and Finch, Glasgow
Simply Donuts, Aberdeen

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She's the Head of Food and Drink at DC Thomson (the publisher of the Press & Journal, Evening Express, Evening Standard and The Courier) who is the girl to go to for all the food intel here in the North-east. From what's new on the scene to food reviews, Julia knows it all and I was eager to hear her food highlights from all across Scotland. 

Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Castleton Farm. Read my full review of its cafe, shop and products over on the blog.

Businesses mentioned in this episode:


Bomb Donuts, Aberdeen
The Bread Guy, Aberdeen
The Butcher Shop Bar & Grill, Glasgow
Cafe Harmony, Aberdeen
Kirkview Cafe, Aberdeen
Melt (closed) try out Trellis, Newburgh
Moonfish, Aberdeen
Orchid, Aberdeen
Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
Second Home Studio + Cafe, Aberdeen
So… NYC, Aberdeen
Rothesay Rooms, Ballater
Tantrum Doughnuts, Glasgow
The Tasting Room, Inverbervie
Simply Donuts, Aberdeen
Yatai (closed) try Masaki, Aberdeen
83 Hannover Street, Edinburgh

Food bloggers mentioned:


Documenting My Dinner
Lost in Food
Phat Scrans

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Get ready to let the creative juices flow as I’m joined by Kirsty Cameron the owner of the incredible Second Home Studio + Cafe. Making art accessible for all through her cafe, workshops and studio space, Kirsty has made one special place in Aberdeen. Talking about where it all started, the local culture scene and what’s next, Kirsty even had time to share her best places to eat and drink across Scotland.
Businesses mentioned in this episode:
Apercu, Glasgow
Cafe Harmony, Aberdeen
Cafe Strange Brew, Glasgow
Gallery 48, Dundee
Holy Cow, Edinburgh
Moonfish Cafe, Aberdeen
Orchid, Aberdeen
Our lovely Goods, Aberdeen
Twelve Triangles, Edinburgh
Wild Gorse Pottery, Glasgo
William and Johnson, Edinburgh

Creatives mentioned:
Art Girl Rising
Johanna Basford
Joanna Craig

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