Hello!

 How are you? 

It’s beginning to feel a bit like spring isn’t it? I did love all the snow over half term to give everyone “something to do”, but I am glad now that we can start to see the buds growing and there is warmth in the air. It certainly makes you feel a bit more hopeful doesn’t it!

FORK AND CORK

We have put together what we think is a really lovely Mother’s Day offer for you. In fact, why not make it a reason to celebrate all women in your life after this lockdown year (really a year?!). It’s also International Women’s Day next week, so why not celebrate both! Chocolate and wine are indulgent and this combination is the perfect treat for Mother’s Day.

We have put together some beautiful hand-made dark chocolate prosecco truffles dusted in cocoa, a red Marco Porello “Birbet”  sparkling sweet wine, tasting notes for the wine and chocolates and a bud flower posy. We can send these boxes anywhere in the UK, as well as local delivery in Edinburgh.

Beautifully aromatic, this wine is full to the brim of fresh, fruity, sweet  and delicate flavours with a vibrant ruby colour. The tastes of ripe raspberry flavours and wild strawberry notes are a perfect combination for the chocolate truffle. The wine goes perfectly with the soft light  mousse truffle with its delicate crunch of coated dark chocolate dusted in cacao. The wine is best served cold served in a flute glass.

When Joanne and I were tasting the two, socially distant of course, I could have sat down and drank a few glasses whilst nibbling the truffles. Oh and the wine is only a light 5% alcohol, so no wild headaches in the morning either.

To order you can link through my website and we will plan your delivery! 

Cut of date for ordering is Tuesday 9th March .

Click the contact button below!

We are excited to hear from you and to spread a bit of spring brightness, love and cheer to the amazing women in your life!

 NEWS ! WHAT I’VE BEEN UPTO…

Wild Swimming

You won’t be surprised to hear I’ve been keeping up my regular wild swimming. I had a change of scene to swim at the weekend, dipping under a waterfall at Flotterstone, Pentland Hills. It certainly was reviving putting yourself under the forceful torrent (the hat came off BTW!). Bit of a brain freeze but unbelievable invigorating! Wim Hof cold shower anyone? It certainly makes you feel alive!

Take care and happy cooking.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Nichola

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Hello!

Welcome into 2021… ! I have to say I did not think I would be sending my January news letter with us in another lockdown! I can’t imagine anyone who is not feeling their spirits have dampened slightly, but we need to keep going .. with more home schooling(!)…  and keep safe. 

FORK AND CORK – A UNIQUE FOODIE EXPERIENCE  

 I was really grateful to have event’s on in December , mainly corporate Christmas events which were a great success. It’s not ideal for everyone entertaining over zoom, having been online all day, but when there is great food and wine to enjoy, I think this definitely raises the spirits! Joanne puts together a fantastic wine masterclass, which really brings the food and wine together beautifully.  We had some great feedback which is always lovely to hear, and I’m sure now in lockdown  2 these events will continue.

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“We had an absolutely fantastic virtual Fork and Cork experience for our Christmas party, The food was amazing and the wine parings were delicious. Everyone agreed the event far exceeded expectations and that it was a fantastic way for us to celebrate Christmas whilst socially distancing. Thank you again!” Corportate client

For any  special event you may have had to cancel, but would still like to celebrate, please do get in touch . We’d be delighted to host some New Year cheer to you and your friends , family and work colleagues with our online virtual Foodie Wine experiences. Do get in touch!

BURNS NIGHT 25TH JANUARY 2021

 The perfect way to Coorie in this January.

Joanne from “Swirl Sip Soclaise ” and I are getting our Burns zoom  events planned . Gather your friends and come together to celebrate Scotland’s most celebrated Bard ! A classic 3 course Burns supper, fabulous whiskey, delicious wines, good music and poetry , there’s no experience quite like a Burns night celebration ! I will be catering your delicious supper , Joanne will be  pairing and delivering an awesome whiskey tasting . All you need to do is invite your friends!! Everyone will be given a  gift of a flower posy of  Scottish thistles, greenery from my garden and tartan ribbon to decorate your table . What’s not to love?

Do get in touch through my  contact page on my website for more information. 

Back in October I had an amazing job opportunity to work with Amelia&Co Productions for “Zara Home”. We were in a Covid bubble in the Scottish Highlands, staying at the beautiful Gairnshiel Lodge. I was so grateful to Ameila for offering me this opportunity and i  had the most brilliant week cooking for the Zara team whilst they were taking their photographs. 

I will be so delighted when I can get back to cooking and connecting with clients again! Here’s hoping it won’t be to long!

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“I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work this week. It was epic! You were definitely one of the team that made such a positive impact on the job. The food was wonderful and everyone truly enjoyed it all.” Amelia

BESPOKE EVENTS

As ever, do get in touch for any future parties, events or bespoke dinners you’d like to plan. I’d be delighted to start planning some joy and happiness for you once this year get’s back to normality!

 NEWS ! WHAT I’VE BEEN UPTO…

Wild swimming

I am LOVING my wild swimming! It has been the one outdoor activity  I am officially obsessed with! I am very lucky to live near to Threripmuir reservoir. Over Christmas,  I experienced my first ice swim. Skins, no wet suit!! Many people will say I’m bonkers, but there is something unbelievably magical to get in to such cold water. The last time I went the water temperature was 2oC! I’m now searching for the ice.. and thankfully with the weather being so cold Threipmuir is not melting fast! Hurray! 

Otherwise we have been enjoying walks in the Pentland hills, board games, movies  as well as reading some great books. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig and “Why we swim” by  Bonnie Tsui  to name a few. Eating seasonal ,warming soups and slow cooked stews  is key for me to try and keep that heart warming feeling alive.

The simple things I feel are the best things to keep us feeling normal. Cosy blankets, a book with a warming cup of tea and  a freshly made healthy snack are what I’m enjoying for a bit of “me” time.  

“Coorie in” has never been more prevalent.. as well as booking in for a Fork and Cork experience !

Take care and happy cooking.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon,

Nichola

Come and join me over on Instagram for the most up to date news on what I am up to, and for all Fork and Cork Details. Looking forward to seeing you over there!