Dishin' It

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 , Crie...

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, Castlet...

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 S...

Aberdeen Restaurant Week is back and in this special, I’m exploring what Aberdeen’s foodie fortnight (Monday 1 - Sunday 14 November) has to offer. I’m delighted to be back as an Ambassador to review and document my food escapades. In this special episode, I pull together my very own dinner safari to catch up with three of the 40+ eateries involved this year to hear all about what they have in stor...

Host of the breakfast show on Northsound1 , Lauren Mitchell , joins me to share her top food picks from all across Scotland. Covering her career in radio so far, reflections on the changing Aberdeen city scene, music and a whole lot of laughs, she wasn’t short of stories. Businesses mentioned in this episode: Bar Ninety-Nine , Aberdeen Cafe Boheme , Aberdeen The Cellar Restaurant , Anstruther Dakh...

Joining me in this episode is Kendal from Simply Donuts , who’s doughnut empire has boomed in Aberdeen over the past year. I couldn’t wait to catch up with her to talk all things donuts, business and creating a wholesome (and much loved) brand.  Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and YouTube . Businesses mentioned in this episode: By Platter ,...

On this special episode of Dishin' It, I'm joined by Fraser and Stuart - the hosts of the Build a Bond podcast - to mark the release of James Bond No Time to Die. Bond has had many adventures but there's one thing missing from his saga, a food safari. Tasked with creating their dream Scottish Bond movie with a hefty foodie twist, Fraser and Stuart share their must eat stops for Bond and iconi...

It's the final episode of the first series of Dishin’ It and I’m catching up with Lindsay from Smoke & Soul Aberdeen’s icons of wood fired meats and smokey smokey goodness. We talk all about where things started for the brand, riding the pandemic wave, collaborations and new chapters as her and partner Cory set sail on with a new sparkly project. Businesses and accounts featured in this episod...

After a short break, I'm back with Rosalind Erskine the Digital Editor of The Scotsman Food & Drink (and host of the Scran podcast) who joins me to share her favourite places to eat from the central belt and beyond. Amongst all the food chat we talk about food writing, journalism and more importantly, banned words that make our toes curl. Businesses mentioned in this episode:  Anstruther...

On this episode, I'm joined by fitness guru Scott Baptie who joins me to talk about food and fitness whilst banishing some dieting myths along with sharing health hacks. Scott's resources: Protein Handbook(s) 101 Ways to Lose Weight and Never Find it Again 30 Day Fat Loss Challenge Recipes Businesses mentioned in this episode: Big Manny’s Pizza (Aberdeen) The Braided Fig (Aberdeen) BrewDog (UK wid...

Today I’m joined by Shawna who’s behind the Instagram travel account Exploring Edinburgh (and author of Pockets of Pretty) to talk all about cosy reading snugs, peaceful pockets and must visit spots in Edinburgh and beyond. Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Sea Shanty Rum Businesses mentioned in this podcast: Aberdam (Aberdeen) Aberdeen Art Gallery (Aberdeen) The Bay Fish & Chips (Stoneha...

On May the fourth (a.k.a Star Wars Day) I'm taking a look to the future to an exciting concept on the horizon in Aberdeen's food scene. I'm joined by Dave Griffiths, the man behind Aberdeen's must-dine spot AVO and his newest venture STAXX ABZ, a new market concept putting community at the forefront giving homegrown businesses a place to thrive. Listen in for all things food, business and the impo...

Episode three has just been freshly poured! To celebrate the re-opening of hospitality, I’m joined by Stuart McPhee Managing Director of Siberia Bar & Hotel to talk all things boozy. If you’re after drinks inspiration, this podcast will be your perfect serve as Stuart joins to talk about what’s new from Siberia, drinks recommendations and spills all on a new brand he’s been working on behind t...

Graeme from The Fat Sparrow Bakery joins me on the podcast to talk all things baking. Making the leap to start up his own small batch bakery to feed the people of Aberdeen with the best artisan bakery goods, The Fat Sparrow Bakery is going down a storm. Find out how Graeme made his dream a reality, what’s next for his booming business and plenty of baking tips. This episodes recommendations: Gourm...

Joining me for my first ever episode is Victoria, the face behind the Scottish travel blog The Aye Life (www.theayelife.com). Well experienced with exploring Scotland, Victoria shares the best places to dine, drink and stay in Scotland along with detailing what's next for The Aye Life, touching on mental health and providing a whole lot of laughs. This episodes recommendations: The Balmo...