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Whether it be hoovering up plates or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, I’m never far away from food.

From eatery reviews to recipes and food news to food fueled travel from North-east Scotland, you’ll find something for your taste here.

24/12/2025

Proud as punch it's Christmas🎄

Hopefully this one isn't as chaotic as the last (😮).

Earlier this month, I shared a short story about Ramsay's first Christmas with my newsletter subscribers and in the spirit of festivities, here it is. Enjoy!

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Big Dog's chaotic Christmas

The tree was up and sparkly decorations were donned,
Dressed with baubles matched perfectly, and a star fit for a wand.
A handful of presents beneath, each wrapped with much care,
Festive-themed paper, complete with ribbon, coiled like curly hair.

Big Dog was puzzled by a fir in the middle of his home,
“What’s this all about?” he pondered, “I’ll investigate when I’m alone.”
Mum and Dad waved him goodbye as they left for their night out,
One with cocktails and nibbles, and a hearty measure of stout.

His nose caught a sweet scent that came from under the tree,
“Something’s in these presents. And I bet there’s something for me.”
Big Dog rummaged and scraped, opening the presents with speed,
Uncovering chocolates he did, and these ones he didn’t need.

He scoffed his way through the treats that smelt like a dream,
Polishing off all the chocolates, flavoured strawberry and cream.
With no stone unturned, the room was wrappers galore,
Leaving nothing behind but a pink sparkly floor.

He’d finished his mission with no present left to be seen,
Mum and dad returned to see their Christmas had become very lean.
“Oh my!” they cried while Big Dog sat proud as punch,
“Thankfully he didn’t find the turkey. We’d have no Christmas lunch!”

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Merry Christmas folks!

25/11/2025

A brunch must in Glasgow 🍳

Sunday featured and it's living in my brain rent free!

The food order:
1️⃣ Vegan haggis and eggs
2️⃣ Biscoft french toast
3️⃣ Pizza bagel

I spied a plate of the loaded tatter tots doing the rounds while we waited for our food and I'm 100% getting those ordered next time. Heaven served on a plate! I would have taken a pick but the couple who ordered wouldn't have appreciated an unsolicited fly-by shoot from me...

The staff were super on it too. Not just with service but giving the kids and dogs in the cafe the best attention with stickers and dog treats (stickers for the kids and dog treats for the dogs just to be clear).

Firmly pinned on the food hit list for my next trip down the round 🔥

11/11/2025

A must-eat coffee and pastry stop in Barcelona ☕

What I would give to start this morning off with a coffee from .

Tucked away out of sight, this humble bakery filled with homemade bread, pastries and epic coffee is easy to miss. But get the magnifying glass out and hunt it down friends - you won't regret it.

We bagged a cardamom bun (a first try for me - I know, sacrilege) and an almond croissant, oozing with the most incredible of almond frangipane! Add in coffee served in a very aesthetic takeaway cup, and it was the perfect way to start the day.

This breakfast, a vibe.

It's a busy little spot, so make plenty time to stop by. And my advice, take a short walk around the corner and grab a bench outside the nearby Casa Comalat to enjoy your order and watch Barcelona go by.

Thanks for the recc 🙌

05/11/2025

AD | There's a new Macaron business in Aberdeen ☕

And luckily for me, it's my neighbour 🙌

Mondays can be tough, but the collection of these immaculate macarons from eased the pain last week.

If I'm going for a sweet treat it's always a big burtha slice of something and macarons don't normally get a look in - a whole box I'd hammer in seconds and it wouldn't even touch the sides.

These macarons however, were different from any I'd had before.

Decadent and delightful, these were like desserts in mini form - each inspired by much-loved puddings and sweet treats.

The likes of Raffaello, Jaffa Cake, Kinder Bueno And other iconic flavours we're wrapped up into this box of treasures. And beauty was far from skin deep here, with each macaron's filled centre encasing and extra jewel of flavour at the core!

My top picks:

🔵 Bounty - If you love the Celebrations underdog, this macaron has your name on it.

🟠 Snickers - You'll be hooked on the fudgey, peanut caramel centre of this one.

🟤 Mocha - Coffee lovers, be ready for a punchy lil treat.

🟢 White chocolate and pistachio - The velvety pistachio creme is 👌

This may be new to Aberdeen but Mercedes started her business up in Orkney a few years ago and won many hearts. After moving to the city a few months ago, she plans to win many more.

Consider this heart stolen and my many fly cups haven't been the same since finishing my box (after a few days of hammering).

Make sure to follow and definitely get an order in (before I get there first).

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AD FYI | The macarons box pictured was gifted. A review was not asked for in return and all opinions and words are my own.

26/10/2025

Good and goosey 🪿

Aberdeen's newest brunch spot hasn't been far from my feed since it's opening in July and it finally got ticked off my list a few weeks back. And yep, delivered!

I didn't need to know a savoury bread and buttery pudding existed and after my order the Bread & Buttery Benedicts with cold smoked salmon, I'm hook, line and sinker'ed. Not a crumb left on my plate.

Rach got the Sweet Crepe Tatin which ripped up the rule book of your average crepe. An irrissistable apple strudel-like filling, spilling out of a crepe package was absolutely incredible. That crumble on top was also 👌

The staff were super friendly (thanks for twisting our arm to get the hash browns) and surrounded with a peaceful interior with plenty of greenery, all those chilled, slow morning vibes are served. Plus the view of Union Terrace Gardens (especially on a chilly autumnal day) made for a zenful dining spot.

I was walking out of there like one of the proud geese from Aristocats (might have been a duck, but you get me). Consider me wild for the goose and next on the list is the dinner and drinks menu.

And my one word of advice (apart from ordering what we did), arrive hungry!

20/10/2025

"Five years since being rehomed? How very uninspiring"🎈

Last week marked five years since we took home our scruffy, sofa-hogging, eagle-eyed lump and what a ride it's been.

Many harnesses, leads, chewed door frames and raided bins have fallen victim to Prince Ramsay along the way but we couldn't imagine life without him.

Our Lady Di might not be able to sit on command, walk off-lead or resist raiding any bin, but he always gives us plenty of adventures.

Here's to many more stories to tell Big Dog.

Thank you for starting our story 💛

13/10/2025

I'd happily be grounded here ☕

I'm glad it was just a coffee to-go that I had my heart set on when I dropped in at last week. With a queue out the door just after 11am on a Thursday, grabbing a table would have been a complete long shot but an incredible response for a new business!

Despite it being a full house, there was still an element of chill in the cafe and just brilliant to see a new eatery in the Aberdeen being embraced in mighty proportions.

I'll be camping outside to grab a table next time to get more of that lemon and pistachio cake (along with more from menu!).

12/10/2025

Bits and Barca 🇪🇸

Our holiday awa featured:

Day one: Touring Eixample 📍
Day two: Screaming at Port Aventura 🎢
Day three: Gaudi galore 🎨
Day four: Catching sunburn at the Marina 🌊

Food was consumed heartily.

28/09/2025

🍂 The Frasers | 26.09.25 🍂

31/08/2025

10am: Left the gym. 10.02am: Fell into the ☕

Our breakfast of champs a few weeks ago featured:
🍳'Green Machine' breakfast omelette (with mushrooms, tomato and avocado)
🥯 Vegan lox bagel (zingy roast somked carrot with cream cheese)
🧊 Iced Americanos
☕ All those chill coffeehouse vibes

24/08/2025

A rare spotting of the Fraser siblings and their support teams out in the wild (and looking happy about it)🍺

19/07/2025

Sailing into Saturday at ⛵

It's time for my monthly volunteer shift at the 's tavern of local talent. If you're in Aberdeen today for , the theme is nautical on the shop floor with plenty of items with a nod to the sea (swipe on through 👉)

Obsessed with the cut and sew tea towel from which makes a very dapper whale 🐋

You'll spot copies of Big Dog's first tale on display too - his first adventure doesn't happen at sea, but it does start at the beach...

Whatever you're doing this weekend, I hope you have a flipper of a good time!

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