An Edible Voyage

November 2019 For a wonderful selection of expertly baked sourdough, pastries and cakes, as well as pretty god coffee, head to Aran Bakery.  Classic sourdough, several flavours of focaccia, rye bread and seeded buns sit alongside a tempting array of sweet treats - think raspberry and yogurt cake, spiced plum brioche and pistachio croissants - shouting at me to try them having only previously had their more commonly found almond counterpart.  I enjoyed the earthy nuttiness of the pistachio, a little less sickly than almond, but I found the croissant a little crisp for my liking, lacking that all important gooey frangipane centre. Find these delights at Aran Bakery in Dunkeld and enjoy with a flat white.  

March 2020 Hidden away in Worton Park, where commercial and rural co-exist in harmony, is an organic farm shop, piled high with fruits, vegetables, Worton eggs, and farm pressed apple juice.  Hidden within this, is a cafe.  Homely and warm with a wood burning stove, food inspired books lining the walls, and the most delicious home-made food. Thai Spiced Beetroot Soup Gorgeously vibrant, I wasn't sure what to expect from a thai-spiced beetroot soup.  Would it work? Yes! It definitely did.  The zingy thai flavours blended perfectly with the earthiness of the beetroot, and a dollop of natural yogurt brought it all together into a hearty but healthy feeling lunch.  The sourdough was divine - a little chewy, tangy and with a delicious caramelised crust - a fantastic loaf! Masala Dosa Originating in Southern India, this rice and lentil crepe is stuffed with potatoes and served with a variety of chutneys and yogurt.  It's fresh but filling, and m...