Dishin' It

Things have been a bit quiet here at Dishin' It over the past couple of months while I've been getting another passion project off the ground... I'm delighted to share that I have released my first children's rhyming picture book, 'Big Dog and the Home for Lost Hounds', which shares the story of a stray dog who's in search for a new home and place to fit in. Not fitting in can be scary and my firs...

The glasses are chilling, the ice is loaded and the shakers are primed - Aberdeen Cocktail Week is ready to be poured. Running from Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 October, the festival celebrating the local drinks scene and bar talent is back for it's second year. I catch up with festival organiser Gregor Sey, Scott Keith of Siberia Bar & Hotel and Milo Smith of the Old Workshop Bar join to fill m...

North-east Scotland's 10-day food and drink festival is back for another year. This episode of Dishin' It Sides fills you in on everything to expect from this year's Provenance Festival. Find out what's on: https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/events Check out the festival's event map: https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/map https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/ Follow my food escapades at thefoo...

We’ve hit the big 3-0 people. Dishin’ It has recorded its 30th episode and what better way to celebrate than a food chat with the North-east’s very own Kilted Chef, Craig Wilson of Eat on the Green . Delving into Craig’s career to date, this is your episode to find out what Aberdeenshire’s Kilted Chef is all about. Businesses and accounts mentioned Isle of Harris Gin The Gin Bothy Follow my food e...

A new doughnut shop is set to open in Aberdeen and I caught up with owner Stuart McPhee to find out what Dough & Co. has in store for the city. Follow Dough & Co. on Instagram , Facebook and find out more on its website . If you have a new product, opening or event you’d like to share on Dishin’ It Sides, email thefoodhoover@outlook.com.  Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com...

Since featuring on the podcast back in 2021, Smoke and Soul has grown from strength to strength. Lindsay and Corey have expanded to take over the Six Degrees North building and have now launched a crowdfunding campaign to support their next chapter.  Support the Smoke and Soul crowdfunding campaign: https://www.smokeandsoul.co.uk/pages/crowdfunder   Catch up with Lindsay’s podcast episod...

Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ARW) is back next week and here’s everything you need to know about the city’s foodie fortnight. In this episode I’m joined by Shona Byrne from festival organiser Aberdeen Inspired, Craig Thom from Faffless (one of this year’s participating restaurants) and some of this year’s event ambassadors. Check out the Aberdeen Restaurant Week restaurant guide . Find out more about...

We went live people!! Still can't quite believe that I hosted my first ever live podcast last week. What a milestone! Bringing together a live studio audience and a panel of local food businesses, the conversation proved that Aberdeen is a city not to be scoffed at for sure. Joining me this episode: Kevin Dagleish, Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish Eve Smith, Fat Batch Alex and Ruth Grahame, Sugarbird Wine...

Dishin' It - the food podcast all about where to eat in Scotland - is going live at ResidentX on Thursday 6 July at 8pm. To find out more about the live podcast in Aberdeen and to book your free tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/dishin-it-live-july Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Dishin’ It we delve into the power of mindset with Aberdeen fitness coach Bradley Boyd. Joining to share his personal fitness journey and weight struggles in the past, Bradley banishes fitness myths, health hacks and of course his dream food safari across Scotland.  Follow Bradley on Instagram   Visit Bradley’s website Businesses and accounts mentioned Corner Tree Cafe...

In this episode I’m joined by an OG of the Aberdeen podcasting scene as Ica Headlam of the Creative Me Podcast pulls up a chair to chat about food, his podcast and We Are Here Scotland. Listen to the Creative Me Podcast on Soundcloud .  Follow Ica on Instagram . Find out more about We Are Here Scotland . Visit the Big Up the Deen online shop . Businesses and accounts mentioned: Beautiful Moun...

This is one for the record books. It’s a loaded episode of 17 food suggestions from all over Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland. And the culprit, Aberdeen food Instagrammer Nikki Eats The World.    Follow Nikki on Instagram . Businesses and accounts mentioned: Almondine , Aberdeen and Inverurie The Big Feed , Glasgow Boozy Cow , Edinburgh The Braided Fig , Aberdeen Cafe Andaluz -...

Today’s episode is with Lisa Kennedy whose effortless enthusiasm oozes out as she chats with guests from all walks of life on her podcast The Braw and The Brave. We have a right good blether (Scottish word for chat) about her passions and of course, her favourite places to eat in Scotland.     Listen to The Braw and The Brave on Soundcloud .  Follow Lisa on Instagram . Business...

Dishin’ It - the food podcast all about where to eat in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Scotland - is back... and with a change of pace.  In this episode, I sit down with Natalia the owner of Wander & Graze. Talking all things business start-ups, woodfired pizza and how to make that party-perfect cheeseboard, this episode has no shortage of food inspiration. Businesses and accounts mentioned:...

On this first bonus episode of Dishin’ It Sides - a series of short episodes sharing the latest food and drink developments in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire - I’m sharing the news of Aberdeen Cocktail Week. Head organiser Gregor Sey joins to keep us posted on what to expect from Aberdeen’s boozy week which lands Tuesday 18 October 2022. Buy your wristbands for Aberdeen Cocktail Week: https://aberdeen...

We’re half way through series three and in this episode I’m joined by The Kilted Coaches who shed light on health hacks, fitness tips and what’s keeping them busy on and off screen. About The Kilted Coaches Visit The Kilted Coaches website and follow on Instagram , Youtube and TikTok Watch Secret Body on BBC iPlayer Watch The Ultimate Scottish Workout on Youtube Buy your copy of ‘ How to stick to...

It’s all things doodles, colouring on this week’s episode as I’m joined by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford whose adult colouring books and illustrations have captured the imaginations of people all over the world. Confessing to not having much of a food knowledge, Johanna certainly didn’t disappoint with her round-up of her must-dine locations and must-pack treats. Visit Johanna’s website and...

On this episode of Dishin’ It, I’m speaking with Gelateria Manager Beata from Forest Farm who takes us behind the scenes of the organic dairy farm that is leading the way in Scotland. Visit the Forest Farm website and follow on Instagram and Facebook .   Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories . Businesses and accounts mentioned: The Albannach , Lochinver Berties Bar at The...

This week it’s all content, content and more content with food and travel content creator Megan Beaudry who joins to share her dream food trip in Aberdeen. Follow Megan’s journeys on Instagram and TikTok . Watch Megan’s hilarious Halloween mix-up .   Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories . Businesses and accounts mentioned: Aberdam , Aberdeen  Bar Below , Aberdeen&nb...

Dishin’ It is back and in the first episode of series three, I catch up with Breer Pie Co. , the answer to a hearty pie in North-east Scotland.  Owner Jodie joins to chat all things business, branding and community in today’s episode and of course shares plenty of food inspiration. Jodie also gives an update on how things are going with the brand’s newest venture, Brae at Chapelton . Get invo...

Dishin' It is back for series three and what a series I have lined up for you. For the next 10 weeks, I’ll be catching up with food brands, content creators and some familiar names to find out a little more about them and hear their dream food safari that they have in store. In this episode I get new listers up to speed with what this food podcast is all about, give a teaser of who makes an appear...

It might be another food podcast, but this one is different. Dishin' It puts the spotlight on the food scene in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland to give listeners plenty of inspiration for the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore in Scotland. Join Colin (also known as The Food Hoover) as he gets up close with food brands, food writers and content creators to chat about all things...

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 t...

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...

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 Scotla...