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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 […]

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 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 – February Scots Magazine

April 10, 2019

In print February 2019 Love is in the air. Valentines Day on the 14th is always a good excuse for a little romance. All those […]

Carina in print – Daily record

March 25, 2019

Torta Cioccolato by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record If we take this very rich, flour free, chocolate cake off the menu at Contini George […]

Carina in print – Daily record

March 18, 2019

Chocolate Chip Cookies by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record The children love these. They are a really easy recipe to let them make on […]

carina in print – Daily record

March 11, 2019

Gingerbread Loaf by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record I used to make this regularly when I was at school. My dad and I would […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

March 4, 2019

Coconut & Almond Bites by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record The little cherry on top. Ingredients: 100g unsalted butter 75g caster sugar 1 small […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

February 25, 2019

Pistachio & Orange Biscuits by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record Pistachios are one of the most expensive nuts around but they are my […]

Carina in print – Daily record

February 18, 2019

Parmigiano Scones by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record Makes approx 10 These are more savoury than our usual Isle of Mull cheddar scones. […]

Carina in print – daily record

February 11, 2019

Rose water meringues by Carina Contini for today’s Daily Record If love and romance is in the air try these pretty pink scented meringues. […]

Carina in print – Daily record

February 4, 2019

Cherry and almond scones by Carina Contini for Daily Record – in print Monday 4th February You will be slightly surprised by just how much […]

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 – 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 […]