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The Wineport, Cladach
Four of us decided to have lunch at the Wineport; two grandparents, a parent, and her lively nearly six year old. The weather was fine and we had a table on the…
Relocalising the food chain: why it matters and how to do it
One of the positive aspects of Britain’s departure from the EU is that it has sparked off a debate on the future of UK farming, requiring us to question fundamental assumptions. Should…
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VEGAN GINGERBREAD
News from the Arran Community Land Initiative
Fruit Walk under way The planting of the new orchard is well under way with all our helpers from Arran High, Arran Outdoor Education Centre groups and other volunteers. There will be…
Food Review – the Drift Inn
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Eggplant involtini People often ask me questions such as what do vegetarians/vegans have for Xmas lunch. I assume this is meant to be amusing because the questioner invariably has the answer ready…
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I had thought for December a decadent suitable for non-vegan dessert would be appropriate but then perhaps there are too many dessert recipes doing the rounds at this time of year. So,…
Restaurant Review – Cail Bruich
Arranites who enjoy eating out in Glasgow will all have their favourite restaurants, and there are plenty of fine eating places to choose from, but for this reviewer there is no finer…
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As the long hot summer draws to an end the days are getting wetter windier and cooler and the nights are drawing in my thoughts are turned to a nice hearty autumnal…
New Veggie Box scheme on Arran
Andy and Jenny Macdonald of Kildonan have announced the launch of their new vegetable box scheme. Their fruit and vegetable boxes can be delivered either to drop off points or direct to…
Wild Garlic and Mushroom Soup
With Heather Gough I hope the wild garlic is not over by the time you read this recipe. Wild garlic has been so abundant and luscious this year. If it is over,…
Regenerative Agriculture
In an article in the Guardian, Charles Eisenstein makes some important points about a different way to farm. Regenerative agriculture comprises an array of techniques that rebuild soil and, in the process,…