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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

June 11, 2018

Boozy Strawberry Milkshake – In print 11th June Fantastic for a warm summer afternoon to cool down! Ingredients 225g ScottishPerthshirestrawberries – stalks off 300ml cold […]

CARINA IN PRINT – DAILY RECORD

June 4, 2018

Cinnamon Waffles – in print 4th June 2018 I like my waffles soft, my children like them crispy so whatever you fancy. Serve with butteror […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 28, 2018

In print 28th May 2018 Onion Scones Get organised and be ready to enjoy these hot from the oven. They really are delicious. 125g unsalted […]

Jay Rayner My Dining Hell Show

May 23, 2018

A few weeks ago I forced myself to go to the Jay Rayner My Dining Hell show. I sat with my sister in law in […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 21, 2018

In print 21st May 2018. Carina’s Daily Record recipe today couldn’t have been better timed for a sunny Bank Holiday Monday! Blueberry Ice cream SERVES […]

Carina in print – June Scots Magazine

May 16, 2018

A sneaky preview of of Carina’s June 2018 article! When I was little June was always a very special month. The Cockenzie & Port Seton […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 15, 2018

In print 14th May 2018. Pick up a copy today or enjoy them at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant all this week. This week’s recipe […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 7, 2018

In print 7th May 2018. Pick up a copy today or enjoy them at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant all this week. APRICOT & CHOCOLATE […]

Carina in print – May Scots Mag 2018

April 19, 2018

A sneaky preview of of Carina’s May 2018 article! May is our anniversary month. Next year is the big 25 years. Oh my goodness. I […]

Carina in Print – April Scotsman Column

April 16, 2018

Published in the Scotsman Saturday 14th April 2018 We love our customers. They can visit once a year on a flying festival flurry in August […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

March 26, 2018

Carina writes a weekly cake column for the Daily Record. Buy it every Monday or check our blog for the recipe. In addition you can […]

CARINA IN PRINT – FEBRUARY SCOTSMAN COLUMN

February 20, 2018

Read her full article published 17th February in the Scotsman Magazine   I visited Blackpool in January. Carla was dancing along with some incredibly talented […]

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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