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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.   […]

Edinburgh Festival Summer 2018

September 4, 2018

Thank you Edinburgh for another wonderful August. Working in hospitality in Edinburgh in August is one of the joys of my job. The paperwork gets […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

August 27, 2018

Every week Carina writes a baking column in the Scottish Daily Record. The below was in print Monday 27th August 2018 Cantuccini Makes 30 Ingredients […]

Carina in print – Daily record

August 20, 2018

In print Monday 20th August 2018 Ricciarelli by Carina Contini Makes 40 Ingredients 600g ground almonds 450g icing sugar Lemon zest 4 egg whites Method […]

Carina in print – july scots magazine

August 16, 2018

Published July 2018 The Scottish Car Show is on at Ingliston on 15th July. As the youngest of 8 children with four older brothers, cars […]

RHS Scotland’s Larder Live

July 17, 2018

Royal Highland Show 2018 Cooking demo RHS Scotland’s Larder Live on Saturday 23rd June It was such a pleasure to be given a cooking demo […]

Carina in print – Daily record

July 16, 2018

Pistachio Meringues – In print 16th July The trick with meringues is to add the sugar, slowly, slowly, slowly. It makes all the difference. Makes […]

Carina in print – July Scotsman Column

July 11, 2018

Homegrown – Fruits of your labour – In print Saturday 7th July 2018 Bryony, our Kitchen Gardener is doing an amazing job. Not only is […]

Carina in Print – Daily Record

July 9, 2018

Nonna Olivia’s Pancakes -In print 9th July Every week Carina writes a baking column for the Daily Record to align with our baking and recipes […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

July 2, 2018

Lavender Truffles – In print 2nd July Every week Carina writes a baking column for the Daily Record to align with our baking and recipes […]

Carina in print – Daily record

June 25, 2018

Carina’s weekly baking column in the Daily Record Rhubarb and Fresh Ginger Jam – In print 25th June Ingredients 1 kilo rhubarb, cut into small […]

CARINA IN PRINT – DAILY RECORD

June 18, 2018

APPLE AND VANILLA CRUMBLE In print 18th June There is nothing that looks better or is more comforting than hot apple crumble with custardor fresh […]

Carina in Print – June Scotsman

June 13, 2018

In print Saturday 9th June Have you noticed how happy everyone is. This beautiful weather we’ve had is the best medicine. No wonder we all […]

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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