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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 […]

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

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 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 […]

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

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 – 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 – 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 […]

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