Our weekly round-up of news, products, facts and events for foodies

BISCUIT BONANZA

Christmas really has come early – Border biscuits’ Christmas gift range is already available in shops.

With goodies including classic recipes such as light and buttery Viennese and Sweet Memories butterscotch biscuits, not to mention chocolate classics and shortbread, there’s something for everyone.

And with prices starting at £3, we say why wait till Christmas?

www.borderbiscuits.co.uk

A TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA

Here in The Courier office we never need an excuse to eat cake so we were thrilled to hear Scotty Brand has introduced Scottish Fancies and High Tea Favourites to their range.

Reminiscent of the sweet, sticky cakes we all remember from childhood there’s everything from traditional jammy raspberry and coconut squares and lemon iced sponges to fondant fancies.

A pack of six fancies costs around £2, while the afternoon tea favourites are £3, available from leading supermarkets.

www.scottybrand.com

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

Wendy Barrie, founder of the Scottish Food Guide, is hosting a pop-up lunch of sustainable local produce at the Scottish Food Studio in Aberdour at her and husband Bosse’s uniquely designed 70m sq studio home. September 11 or 12, £40 pp (£70 for two ) inclusive of threecourse lunch. Booking essential with £20 deposit.

www.scottishfoodguide.scot

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Celebrate the start of autumn with Balgove Larder’s latest night market on September 14, showcasing the delights of rural foods and drinks from local producers and vendors.

Called The Rustic Life, there will be live music, lots of food and drink, crafts and gifts on sale, all with a rustic theme and an autumnal feel. Open from 5pm-9pm. Find more information at www.balgove.com