Dishin' It

In this episode I’m joined by an OG of the Aberdeen podcasting scene as Ica Headlam of the Creative Me Podcast pulls up a chair to chat about food, his podcast and We Are Here Scotland.

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Find out more about We Are Here Scotland.

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Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Beautiful Mountain Cafe, Aberdeen (closed)
• Maggie’s Grill, Aberdeen
• The Pig’s Wings, Aberdeen
• Post Aberdeen
• Trellis, Newburgh (Aberdeenshire)
• Laura Aitchison, The Devil Wears Tartan
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This is one for the record books. It’s a loaded episode of 17 food suggestions from all over Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland. And the culprit, Aberdeen food Instagrammer Nikki Eats The World.

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Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Almondine, Aberdeen and Inverurie
• The Big Feed, Glasgow
• Boozy Cow, Edinburgh
• The Braided Fig, Aberdeen
• Cafe Andaluz - Aberdeen
• Dishoom, Edinburgh
• El Cartel, Edinburgh
• The Fife Arms, Braemar, Aberdeenshire
• Figment Coffee, Aberdeen 
• Howies, Edinburgh
• Laila Lunch and Brunch, Edinburgh
• Maggie’s Grill, Aberdeen
• Moonfish Cafe, Aberdeen
• Ninety-nine Bar and Kitchen, Aberdeen
• Resident X, Aberdeen
• Roots, Aberdeen Beach
• Stack & Still, Glasgow
• Stew N Drew’s, Hopeman

• Bad Manners cookbook
• Documenting my Dinner
• Foodie Quine
• Tall Paul’s Food Life

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Today’s episode is with Lisa Kennedy whose effortless enthusiasm oozes out as she chats with guests from all walks of life on her podcast The Braw and The Brave. We have a right good blether (Scottish word for chat) about her passions and of course, her favourite places to eat in Scotland. 

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Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Edinburgh Larder, Edinburgh
• Falafel To Go, Glasgow
• Meze Meze, Edinburgh
• Single-end Cafe, Glasgow
• Silverbirch Garden Centre, Crossford

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Dishin’ It - the food podcast all about where to eat in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Scotland - is back... and with a change of pace. 

In this episode, I sit down with Natalia the owner of Wander & Graze. Talking all things business start-ups, woodfired pizza and how to make that party-perfect cheeseboard, this episode has no shortage of food inspiration.

Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Bannerman Butcher, Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire
• The Craftsman, Aberdeen
• Cullen Bay Hotel, Cullen, Moray
• The Cult of Coffee, Aberdeen
• Fat Batch, Aberdeen 
• From Bakery Lane, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
• IJ Mellis Cheesemongers - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews
• Mr Dun - Aberdee, Inverurie, The Boxes at Chapelton
• Nick Nairn St Nicholas Street at Hilton Garden Inn (closed)
• Ox & Finch, Glasgow
• Red Robin Records, Aberdeen
• The Tippling House, Aberdeen
• Two Raccoons, Aberdeen
• Vegan Bay Baker, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire

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On this first bonus episode of Dishin’ It Sides - a series of short episodes sharing the latest food and drink developments in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire - I’m sharing the news of Aberdeen Cocktail Week.

Head organiser Gregor Sey joins to keep us posted on what to expect from Aberdeen’s boozy week which lands Tuesday 18 October 2022.

• Buy your wristbands for Aberdeen Cocktail Week: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/ 
• Find out which bars are taking part in Aberdeen Cocktail Week: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/venues/ 
• Visit the Aberdeen Cocktail Week events calendar: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/events/ 

If you have a new product, opening or event you’d like to share on Dishin’ It Sides, email [email protected]. 

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We’re half way through series three and in this episode I’m joined by The Kilted Coaches who shed light on health hacks, fitness tips and what’s keeping them busy on and off screen.

About The Kilted Coaches

• Visit The Kilted Coaches website and follow on Instagram, Youtube and TikTok
• Watch Secret Body on BBC iPlayer
• Watch The Ultimate Scottish Workout on Youtube
• Buy your copy of ‘How to stick to the damn plan’ by The Kilted Coaches

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

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It’s all things doodles, colouring on this week’s episode as I’m joined by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford whose adult colouring books and illustrations have captured the imaginations of people all over the world. Confessing to not having much of a food knowledge, Johanna certainly didn’t disappoint with her round-up of her must-dine locations and must-pack treats.

Visit Johanna’s website and follow on Instagram.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Barra Berries, Old Meldrum, Aberdeenshire
• Coffee Apothecary, Udny and Ellon, Aberdeenshire 
• Fudge Like, Aberdeen
• The Oyster Shed, Isle of Skye
• Yatai, Aberdeen (closed)  

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On this episode of Dishin’ It, I’m speaking with Gelateria Manager Beata from Forest Farm who takes us behind the scenes of the organic dairy farm that is leading the way in Scotland.

Visit the Forest Farm website and follow on Instagram and Facebook.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• The Albannach, Lochinver
• Berties Bar at The Fife Arms, Braemar
• Castleton Farm, Laurencekirk, Aberdeehsire
• Figment Coffee, Aberdeen
• Glenapp Castle, Girvan
• The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
• Rocpool Hotel, Inverness
• Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews
• Trump Turnberry Hotel, Turnberry

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This week it’s all content, content and more content with food and travel content creator Megan Beaudry who joins to share her dream food trip in Aberdeen.

Follow Megan’s journeys on Instagram and TikTok.

Watch Megan’s hilarious Halloween mix-up.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

Businesses and accounts mentioned:

• Aberdam, Aberdeen 
• Bar Below, Aberdeen 
• Bar Ninety-nine, Aberdeen
• Cafe Boheme, Aberdeen  
• Eat on the Green, Udny Green, Aberdeenshire
• El Cartel, Edinburgh 
• FreshMex, Aberdeen and Edinburgh
• Parx Cafe, Aberdeen
• Richmond Street Deli, Aberdeen
• Smoke and Soul, Aberdeen
• Yorokobi by CJ, Aberdeen

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Dishin’ It is back and in the first episode of series three, I catch up with Breer Pie Co., the answer to a hearty pie in North-east Scotland. 

Owner Jodie joins to chat all things business, branding and community in today’s episode and of course shares plenty of food inspiration. Jodie also gives an update on how things are going with the brand’s newest venture, Brae at Chapelton.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

Businesses and accounts mentioned

• Aberdeen Wellness & Reflexology (ABWR), Aberdeen
• Aberdeenshire Bee Co., Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
• Aberdeenshire Highland Beef, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
• Amy Britton, Scotland
• Bare, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
• Chapelton of Elsick, Aberdeenshire
• The Dores Inn, Inverness
• Figment Coffee, Aberdeen
• FortyTwo Studio, Aberdeen   
• Ingram’s Pork, Ellon, Aberdeenshire  
• Juno General Store, Glasgow
• Keppleston Farm Shop, Bucksburn, Aberdeen
• Sea Salt & Soul, Aberdeen
• The Silver Darling, Aberdeen
• Swedish Candle Logs, Aberdeen
• Taymouth Marina, Kenmore, Perthshire
• Trellis, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire

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