Useful articles, tips & advice
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, how to’s or tips & tricks, we’ve covered a whole range of topics below!
Guide to Buying & Cooking Lamb
The world of food has never been as confusing as it is right now and sometimes it can be difficult
Eat Seasonal – Lamb and Mint
If you’re eating the seasons then Lamb is an absolute must in April, even more so than the Easter eggs!
Eating Seasonal
In a world where all varieties of food are available all the time, it’s easy to forget that seasons actually
Why Choose Stornoway Black Pudding?
Black pudding, it contains the humblest of ingredients and has been made the same way for centuries, but are all
Why Choose Wild Venison?
Venison is a truly versatile meat. A Scottish favourite for years it has started to grow further in popularity because
Eating for Autumn: Lamb and Pumpkin Bake
If you’re anything like us, as soon as the big, exciting orange pumpkins appear in the shop, you rush to
Eat Seasonal – Lamb in October
In New Zealand, sheep outnumber people 10 to 1! That’s why there is always an abundance of cheap, imported New
Eat Seasonal – Pork And Apple
Every month we’re going to give you some hints and tips on what’s in season in the UK to help
Guide to Steak Cuts
Steak is the ‘connoisseur’s meat’. Like knowing which wine to order with your fish, there’s an element of pride in
Submit a Recipe to Win a Prize!
Every month we’re going to give away a £25 voucher to be spent online or in-store with West Coast Foods.
4 Steps to the Perfect Turkey
Although still the number one choice for the Christmas table, poor old turkey gets a pretty bad press. Deemed too
How to Cook the Best Roast Potatoes
A perfect roast potato surely has to be one of the best things on the planet. Fluffy inside, crisp crust
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
There are times when a few little homemade tweaks are all it takes to bring a meal to life and
10 Cuts of Meat for the Slow Cooker
Whether you do your slow cooking in a slow cooker, or make the most of your oven and hob, there
Top Tips for Slow Cooker Success
For those of you who don’t know how to use a slow cooker then this autumn really is the time
5 Reasons to Buy Meat Online with West Coast Foods
So, why would you want to buy meat online with West Coast Foods? Well, for a start, we sell really
Marinade or Dry Rub – Which is Best?
As with many things, it is more a question of which to use when, rather than declaring an out and
How to Season Meat
We use salt and pepper without a thought; just an extra thing that occurs in every recipe and on every
Roll and Slice, And a Bottle O’ Juice
Chances are that if you are Scottish (regardless of whether you live here, there, or everywhere) and we were to
#everybodyeats
There can be a tendency to take a much-polarised view of the world; an either-or approach that colours our lives
Make Life Easier – Order Meat Online
Running a home, be it a student flat or a large family house, can be hard at the best of
