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The source is important
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – January Scotsman Column
Grainsof truth Cutting down on sugars and carbs is easierthan cutting out -and more realistic in thelong-term, says Carina Contini of The ScottishCafe & Restaurant […]
Independent is best
Independent is Best? Oh yes they are! This year I took a little more time off at Christmas than I have ever done before. I […]
Carina in Print – Scots Mag January 2018
A sneaky preview of of Carina’s January 2018 article! Hands up who eat too much in December. Every year we say we’ll resist, we’ll just […]
Scottish Licensed Trade News – Interview with Carina Contini
Read Carina’s interview for Scottish Licence Trade below Chef’s Special: Carina Contini Director of Contini restaurants POSTED ONJANUARY 4, 2018INFEATURES,FOOD Carina and Victor Contini […]
Hogmanay Party Show-Stopper – Cook Carina’s Festive Trifle
Scotland has one special claim to fame at this time of year and that’s Hogmanay. Therestaurants are open on 31 December and Victor will always […]
Carina in Print – Scots Mag November 2017
Recipe extract from Carina’s Scots Magazine Column. Full article out in shops now. courgette & lanark blue soufflés What could be more fancy french than […]
Your local economy needs you
For my 6th birthday I was Doctor Carina. My nurses uniform and little doctors case, which was a tiny white tin with it’s tiny red […]
Scottish Stout Stew
A hearty stew that makes you think of crisp, cold days up in the Highlands of Scotland and all the comfort you’ll need to get […]
Cooking LIVE on NBC
Monday 13th March will go down in my memories as one of the craziest days of my life! What are the chances of being asked […]
Autumnal Vibes & Preparing for Christmas
GIFT VOUCHERS If you are looking for an alternative present for Christmas, birthdays or any anniversaries, a Contini gift voucher is always a lovely surprise […]
History of Porridge
Porridge is our national breakfast dish. Learn the history and taste what we think is Scotland’s best porridge. We are excited to be putting our […]
Carina’s July column in The Scots Magazine
Carina writes a monthly column each month for Scots Magazine. The Scots Magazine is a monthly publication packed with entertaining and informative features on Scotland’s […]
The source is important
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We are delighted to announce that Countryside education charity the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) have appointed Carina Contini as their first official Ambassador. […]
