Dishin' It

Dishin' It is back for series three and what a series I have lined up for you. For the next 10 weeks, I’ll be catching up with food brands, content creators and some familiar names to find out a little more about them and hear their dream food safari that they have in store.

In this episode I get new listers up to speed with what this food podcast is all about, give a teaser of who makes an appearance this series and a new format change that allows listeners to get involved in the podcast.

Dishin' It returns on Thursday 8 September and make sure to subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss a minute.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

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It might be another food podcast, but this one is different.

Dishin' It puts the spotlight on the food scene in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland to give listeners plenty of inspiration for the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore in Scotland. Join Colin (also known as The Food Hoover) as he gets up close with food brands, food writers and content creators to chat about all things food, travel and everything in between.

You'll definitely have a growing appetite for Scotland once he's done blethering.

Get involved with the podcast and submit your food stories.

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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And here we are at the end of series two. In this final episode, I’m gassing to Sarah Gordon who goes by the cooking alias The Ginger Chef - a fountain of knowledge when it comes to banging recipes and food reviews. Joining fully loaded with food finds from all across Scotland, this one has plenty for your eat list.

Visit the The Ginger Chef blog and Instagram.

Businesses and blogs mentioned in this episode:

• Cafe Boheme, Aberdeen 
• Crabshakk, Glasgow 
• Dishoom, Edinburgh 
• Documenting My Dinner 
• El Cartel, Edinburgh 
• Nikki Eats the World 
• Pasta Plus, Aberdeen 
• The Silver Darling, Aberdeen 
• The Tippling House, Aberdeen 
• Wild Ginger, Aberdeen 

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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In this penultimate episode of series two, I get to know Castleton Farm where owner Anna Mitchell talks about where it all started for her family farm shop and its journey to becoming a well established Scottish brand. For plenty of chat about berries and business, you’re in the right place.

Visit the Castleton Farm website

Businesses mentioned in this episode:

• Dishoom, Edinburgh 
• Gloagburn Farm Shop, Perth 
• Little Doone, Alva 
• Ola Oils, Inverurie 

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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After a longer than expected holiday, series two of Dishin’ It is back!

This episode is all about beer as I pick the brains of Greg Christie who has a nose for scouting out the best beers from around Scotland and the globe through his blog Greg Who Drinks Beer. A keen runner, I get his essential running tips along with his top food recommendations featuring in his ultimate food trip around Scotland.

Follow Greg on Instagram and visit his blog.

Businesses and blogs mentioned in this episode:

• Big Beefy Biltong, Aberdeen
• BrewDog, Aberdeen 
• Brew Toon, Peterhead 
• Casc, Aberdeen 
• Civerinos Slice, Edinburgh 
• Ginger Chef 
• Melt (closed) 
• Overtone Brewing Co., Glasgow
• Westhill Filling Station / Hop Shop Aberdeen, Westhill 

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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On today’s episode I catch up with one of the many masters of coffee in Aberdeen, Figment Coffee, where I chat with owner Neil to hear the secrets of the perfect latte art, starting up his favoured coffee house and of course hearing his go to places around the region.

Check out the Figment Coffee range and shop

Business mentioned in this episode:

• Crossbasket Castle Hotel, Glasgow
• Delivino, Crieff
• Forest Farm, Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
• Ox and Finch, Glasgow
• Simply Donuts, Aberdeen

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If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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She's the Head of Food and Drink at DC Thomson (the publisher of the Press & Journal, Evening Express, Evening Standard and The Courier) who is the girl to go to for all the food intel here in the North-east. From what's new on the scene to food reviews, Julia knows it all and I was eager to hear her food highlights from all across Scotland. 

Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Castleton Farm. Read my full review of its cafe, shop and products over on the blog.

Businesses mentioned in this episode:

• Bomb Donuts, Aberdeen
• The Bread Guy, Aberdeen
• The Butcher Shop Bar & Grill, Glasgow
• Cafe Harmony, Aberdeen
• Kirkview Cafe, Aberdeen
• Melt (closed) try out Trellis, Newburgh
• Moonfish, Aberdeen
• Orchid, Aberdeen
• Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
• Second Home Studio + Cafe, Aberdeen
• So… NYC, Aberdeen
• Rothesay Rooms, Ballater
• Tantrum Doughnuts, Glasgow
• The Tasting Room, Inverbervie
• Simply Donuts, Aberdeen
• Yatai (closed) try Masaki, Aberdeen
• 83 Hannover Street, Edinburgh

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If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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Get ready to let the creative juices flow as I’m joined by Kirsty Cameron the owner of the incredible Second Home Studio + Cafe. Making art accessible for all through her cafe, workshops and studio space, Kirsty has made one special place in Aberdeen. Talking about where it all started, the local culture scene and what’s next, Kirsty even had time to share her best places to eat and drink across Scotland.

Businesses mentioned in this episode:

• Apercu, Glasgow
• Cafe Harmony, Aberdeen
• Cafe Strange Brew, Glasgow
• Gallery 48, Dundee
• Holy Cow, Edinburgh
• Moonfish Cafe, Aberdeen
• Orchid, Aberdeen
• Our lovely Goods, Aberdeen
• Twelve Triangles, Edinburgh
• Wild Gorse Pottery, Glasgow
• William and Johnson, Edinburgh

Creatives mentioned:

• Art Girl Rising
• Johanna Basford
• Joanna Craig

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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Aberdeen Restaurant Week is back and in this special, I’m exploring what Aberdeen’s foodie fortnight (Monday 1 - Sunday 14 November) has to offer.

I’m delighted to be back as an Ambassador to review and document my food escapades. In this special episode, I pull together my very own dinner safari to catch up with three of the 40+ eateries involved this year to hear all about what they have in store.

Businesses included in this podcast: 

• Al Fresco Italian
• The Braided Fig
• Kirkview Cafe & Bistro
• Koi Thai
• Mackie's 19.2
• Travancore
• 8848

Find out where to dine during Aberdeen Restaurant Week.

Watch the full episodes of Flying Visits on my YouTube channel.

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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Host of the breakfast show on Northsound1, Lauren Mitchell, joins me to share her top food picks from all across Scotland. Covering her career in radio so far, reflections on the changing Aberdeen city scene, music and a whole lot of laughs, she wasn’t short of stories.

Businesses mentioned in this episode:

Bar Ninety-Nine, Aberdeen

Cafe Boheme, Aberdeen

The Cellar Restaurant, Anstruther

Dakhin, Glasgow

Eat on the Green, Udny Green, Ellon

Moonfish Cafe, Aberdeen

Old Course Hotel, St Andrews

Second Home Studio + Cafe, Aberdeen

The Tippling House, Aberdeen

Yorokobi by CJ, Aberdeen

Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a coffee which all helps in the production of future episodes.

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