Hello!
We are two Scottish sisters with a passion for good food, good wine and great travel adventures. Growing up we learned to cook from an early age, with both of our parents being foodies themselves, we always had new dishes to try! Fresh fruit and vegetables were always in abundance at home, whether they were home-grown or bought from the local greengrocer. In the North of Edinburgh, you are never short of traditional food shopping either, making a weekly visit to the market or the local fishmonger to buy the freshest fish, or to the local pork butcher to discover what daily delights they had on offer. Every summer we loved staying with our grandparents and spending time with uncles, aunts, friends and cousins. Endless hours were spent outdoors running around after the dogs, picking apples, swimming in the sea and fishing in the huge garden pond (it was definitely huge when we were very small…).
Our Grandad was a brilliant baker and we spent many an afternoon baking biscuits, buns and bread with him. We loved spending quality family time around the dining table for huge roasts every Sunday, and spending sunny afternoons in the allotment, picking plums and strawberries, sneaking the peas straight from their pods, playing with bumblebees and worms, and trying not get stung by nettles. We’ve got vivid memories of trailing along the salty coasts of the Highlands with our Grandma, foraging for samphire and seaweed, or picking the hedges clean of berries then taking them home to make our own ice cream sauce. These are just a snapshot of the unforgettable experiences, and recipes, that we cherish and will pass on to future generations.
These memories are the ones that inspire us to get our hands dirty, be creative and make the most of what we have around us. Throughout our lives, the art of food-making, sharing, coming together and spending time with loved ones has been pivotal. When people gather, food welcomes us, puts us at ease and acts as a focal point for socialisation. The dinner table is where some of life’s most important events are contemplated and discussed. Over a few hours, as well as numerous dishes, we bond with friends and loved ones over the simple pleasure of a good, home-made meal.
who are we?
Kathryn spends her time working with children in Edinburgh’s libraries. She has a gaming live stream side hustle, and loves making her own wine. Kathryn also has a passion for cooking, and is the better baker out the pair. You’re most likely to find her on Twitch, in the pub or at a wine tasting!
Joanna is a Sports Marketing professional with a passion for art, travel, languages and wine. She’s most at home in the kitchen testing out new recipes, spending her time learning Italian, or scribbling new pieces of art for you to enjoy. You’ll find her in the gym, at a life drawing class or sipping a Negroni!
We hope our stories inspire you to visit new places, try new dishes, flavour combinations and ingredients. We want to share and explore a collection of family recipes along with our own dishes, take you on our travels, and inspire your own adventures. We’re happiest in the kitchen, baking, cooking and devising new delights for our family, friends and you!