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The source is important

March 15, 2024

Good morning lovely people,  I’ve been writing for The Scotsman for over 10 years. My last headshot was taken in 2019.  I had a panic […]

Cherish the good weeds

June 26, 2023

Good morning lovely people   Guerilla gardening should be a new seasonal visitor attraction in our cities.    If you see an old woman (that’s […]

Time to use our best conscious

May 29, 2023

Good morning lovely people,   A little post today, that’s helping me open up to what’s around us.  The sun is shining so just a […]

Waiting for the picturesque scenery

March 21, 2022

Dear Lovely people I’ve had a busy couple of weeks so my head is struggling to filter all of the news. I know many of […]

We thought it’s all over, it isn’t now…

May 17, 2021

The circle of life of the kitchen garden usually mirrors hospitality. Dormant over the winter but triumphant when it comes back to life in the […]

In response to Veganuary I give you Betteranuary

January 29, 2020

In June last year I was given the honour of being asked to be the first Ambassador for the Royal Highland Education Trust. This is […]

Carina in print – Scots Magazine February 2020

January 21, 2020

In print in the February issue of Scots Magazine Valentines Day needs to be renamed Friendship February. Keeping a good thing for just one day […]

Carina in Print – Scots Mag November 2019

November 5, 2019

Scots Magazine in print November 2019 I love traditions, especially when they revolve around food. They can be historical like Christmas pudding or homemade like […]

Carina in print – October Scots Magazine

September 25, 2019

Available in shops now – Grab your copy today! I’m a sucker for shellfish. Mussels, lobsters, prawns, clams, scallops if they ever appear on a […]

Carina Contini on August for Contini Venues

September 11, 2019

Carina Contini summarises August for Contini venues This Festival was like no other. Record breaking wettest first week. Record breaking ticket sales across all the […]

CARINA IN PRINT – AUGUST SCOTS MAGAZINE

August 14, 2019

In print August 2019 – grab your copy today Crazy season in Edinburgh has arrived. After our summer holiday in July we’re all back fighting […]

Carina Contini appointed first official Ambassador of Royal Highland Education Trust

June 17, 2019

We are delighted to announce that Countryside education charity the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) have appointed Carina Contini as their first official Ambassador.   […]

Carina in print – Daily record

November 12, 2018

Creme Brulee by Carina Contini – in the Scottish Daily Record Monday 12th November 2018 Makes 4 Ingredients: 600ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 5 […]

Carina in print – Daily record

November 5, 2018

Delicious Eccles Cakes by Carina Contini – in the Scottish Daily Record Monday 5th November 2018 Serves 12 Ingredients 75g butter 75g brown sugar 225g […]

Practice What I Preach!

November 5, 2018

As far as our business is concerned we make the best sustainable choices we can. First restaurant in Scotland to be zero waste to landfill, […]

Carina in print – october scotsman

October 29, 2018

In print Saturday 27th October 2018 October feels like we’re still holding on to summer even though we know it’s long gone. The prospects of […]

Carina in print – Daily record

October 29, 2018

Easy Ghostly Halloween Cupcakes by Carina Contini in today’sDaily Record 29th October 2018 Serves 12 Basic cupcake recipe Ingredients: 2 free range eggs (weighed) Same […]

carina in print – daily record

October 8, 2018

Carina’sDaily Recordrecipe this week is the perfect Monday pick me up. In print Monday 8th October 2018 Lemon Syllabub Serves 4 Ingredients ½ bottle sweet […]

carina in print – daily record

October 1, 2018

In print Monday 1st October 2018   Walnut Espresso Cake   Ingredients 140g Unsalted butter, softened 140g Caster sugar 3 free range eggs 100g Self […]

Carina in print – daily record

September 25, 2018

Carina’sDaily Recordrecipe this week is an easy step guide to homemade sausage rolls. In print Monday 24th September 2018 Makes 15 Ingredients: 1 packet pre […]

Carina in print – september scotsman

September 20, 2018

In print September 2018 If you know me you’ll know I say it as it is! No fluff just straight to the point. It’s the […]

carina in print Daily record

September 17, 2018

Lemon Posset In print Monday 17th September 2018   Ingredients Makes 6 1 liter double cream Juice of 3 large lemons 275g caster sugar Method […]

carina in print – daily record

September 12, 2018

Carina’s Daily Record recipe this week is a true classic – Easy Quiche Lorraine. In print Monday 10th September 2018 Serves 4-6 depending on how […]

carina in print – daily record

September 4, 2018

Every week Carina writes a baking column in the Scottish Daily Record. The below was in print Monday 3rd September 2018 Chocolate & Orange Shortbread […]

The source is important

March 15, 2024

Good morning lovely people,  I’ve been writing for The Scotsman for over 10 years. My last headshot was taken in 2019.  I had a panic […]

Cherish the good weeds

June 26, 2023

Good morning lovely people   Guerilla gardening should be a new seasonal visitor attraction in our cities.    If you see an old woman (that’s […]

Time to use our best conscious

May 29, 2023

Good morning lovely people,   A little post today, that’s helping me open up to what’s around us.  The sun is shining so just a […]

Waiting for the picturesque scenery

March 21, 2022

Dear Lovely people I’ve had a busy couple of weeks so my head is struggling to filter all of the news. I know many of […]

We thought it’s all over, it isn’t now…

May 17, 2021

The circle of life of the kitchen garden usually mirrors hospitality. Dormant over the winter but triumphant when it comes back to life in the […]

In response to Veganuary I give you Betteranuary

January 29, 2020

In June last year I was given the honour of being asked to be the first Ambassador for the Royal Highland Education Trust. This is […]

Carina in print – Scots Magazine February 2020

January 21, 2020

In print in the February issue of Scots Magazine Valentines Day needs to be renamed Friendship February. Keeping a good thing for just one day […]

Carina in Print – Scots Mag November 2019

November 5, 2019

Scots Magazine in print November 2019 I love traditions, especially when they revolve around food. They can be historical like Christmas pudding or homemade like […]

Carina in print – October Scots Magazine

September 25, 2019

Available in shops now – Grab your copy today! I’m a sucker for shellfish. Mussels, lobsters, prawns, clams, scallops if they ever appear on a […]

Carina Contini on August for Contini Venues

September 11, 2019

Carina Contini summarises August for Contini venues This Festival was like no other. Record breaking wettest first week. Record breaking ticket sales across all the […]

CARINA IN PRINT – AUGUST SCOTS MAGAZINE

August 14, 2019

In print August 2019 – grab your copy today Crazy season in Edinburgh has arrived. After our summer holiday in July we’re all back fighting […]

Carina Contini appointed first official Ambassador of Royal Highland Education Trust

June 17, 2019

We are delighted to announce that Countryside education charity the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) have appointed Carina Contini as their first official Ambassador.   […]

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