Dishin' It
By The Food Hoover
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.
Dishin' ItFeb 01, 2022
Ep 18 - The Ginger Chef: The red head with recipes
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.
Ep 17 - Castleton Farm: Berries, bakes and a blether
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.
Ep 16 - Greg Who Drinks Beer: Running the taps dry
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.
Ep 15 - Figment Coffee: Back to the grind
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
Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Ep 14 - Write ups and right fine feast with Julia Bryce
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
Food bloggers mentioned:
Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Ep 13 - Second Home Studio + Cafe: Studio life and cafe culture
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, Glasgo
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.
Ep 12 - Aberdeen Restaurant Week Special
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:
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.
Ep 11 - Tuning the perfect menu with Lauren Mitchell of Northsound 1
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.
Ep 10 - Simply Donuts: Going nuts for donuts
Joining me in this episode is Kendal from Simply Donuts, who’s doughnut empire has boomed in Aberdeen over the past year. I couldn’t wait to catch up with her to talk all things donuts, business and creating a wholesome (and much loved) brand.
Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Businesses mentioned in this episode:
By Platter, Aberdeen
Figment Coffee, Aberdeen
Howies, Edinburgh
The Coffee Apothecary, Ellon
The Kale Yard, Nairn
Wander & Graze, Aberdeen
Ep 9 - No Time to Dine: James Bond special with Build a Bond
On this special episode of Dishin' It, I'm joined by Fraser and Stuart - the hosts of the Build a Bond podcast - to mark the release of James Bond No Time to Die. Bond has had many adventures but there's one thing missing from his saga, a food safari. Tasked with creating their dream Scottish Bond movie with a hefty foodie twist, Fraser and Stuart share their must eat stops for Bond and iconic movie locations.
Locations mentioned in this podcast:
- Malmaison, Glasgow
- Bombay Cottage, Hamilton
- Isle of Mull Cheese, Isle of Mull
- Mar Hall Hotel, Erskine
- The Fife Arms, Braemar
- Kylesku Hotel, Sutherland
- Ee-usk, Oban
Ep 8 - Smoke and Soul: The story so far
It's the final episode of the first series of Dishin’ It and I’m catching up with Lindsay from Smoke & Soul Aberdeen’s icons of wood fired meats and smokey smokey goodness. We talk all about where things started for the brand, riding the pandemic wave, collaborations and new chapters as her and partner Cory set sail on with a new sparkly project.
Businesses and accounts featured in this episode:
Ep 7 - Food and food writing with Rosalind Erskine
After a short break, I'm back with Rosalind Erskine the Digital Editor of The Scotsman Food & Drink (and host of the Scran podcast) who joins me to share her favourite places to eat from the central belt and beyond. Amongst all the food chat we talk about food writing, journalism and more importantly, banned words that make our toes curl.
Businesses mentioned in this episode:
- Anstruther Fish Bar & Restaurant
- Ballantagar Cook School - Pitlochory, Perthshire
- Barra Berries - Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
- Barra Gin - Isle of Barra
- Dean's Shortbread - Huntly, Aberdeenshire
- Forest Farm Dairy - Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
- The Gannet - Glasgow
- Gleneagles - Auchterarder, Perthshire
- Glenfiddich - Dufftown, Aberdeenshire
- Glen Garioch - Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
- Harris Gin - Isle of Harris
- Locavore - Glasgow
- Loop & Scoop - Glasgow
- Mackie's 19.2 - Aberdeen
- Orkney Distillery - Orkney
- Porter & Rye - Glasgow
- Portsoy Ice Cream - Portsoy, Aberdeenshire
- Romaine Calm - Edinburgh
Ep 6 - Food and fitness with Scott Baptie
Scott's resources:
Protein Handbook(s)
101 Ways to Lose Weight and Never Find it Again
30 Day Fat Loss Challenge
Recipes
Businesses mentioned in this episode:
Big Manny’s Pizza (Aberdeen)
The Braided Fig (Aberdeen)
BrewDog (UK wide)
Butta Burger (Edinburgh)
Cafe Boheme (Aberdeen)
Dishoom (Edinburgh)
Kildrummy Inn (Alford, Aberdeenshire)
Mackie’s Ice Cream (Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire)
Maggie’s Grill (Aberdeen)
Number 10 (Aberdeen)
Second Home Studio and Cafe (Aberdeen)
Ep 5 - Pretty places with Exploring Edinburgh
Ep 4 - Aberdeen's food future with AVO / STAXX ABZ
Ep 3 - Drinks with Siberia Bar & Hotel / Twisted Sisters
Ep 2 - Baking with The Fat Sparrow Bakery
Graeme from The Fat Sparrow Bakery joins me on the podcast to talk all things baking. Making the leap to start up his own small batch bakery to feed the people of Aberdeen with the best artisan bakery goods, The Fat Sparrow Bakery is going down a storm.
Find out how Graeme made his dream a reality, what’s next for his booming business and plenty of baking tips.
This episodes recommendations:
- Gourmet Cheese (Aberdeen)
- Bandit Bakery (Aberdeen)
- Roots (Aberdeen)
- Singularity Sauce
- The Pier Cafe (Lairg)
Ep 1 - The best of Scotland with The Aye Life
Dishin' It - Series 1 Trailer
Another food podcast has joined the podcast world, 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.
With episodes going live every Tuesday, you'll definitely have a growing appetite for Scotland once he's done talking.