Brian Stormont rounds up the latest news, releases and events for local food and drink fans FIONA’S FINISH-AT-HOME MEALS

Bothy Kitchen is a new finish-at-home meal producer set to open at rural food and drink collective Bowhouse, in St Monans, as the programme for the summer market weekends is launched.

This business has been founded by Fiona Fraser, who has developed a range of handmade finish-at-home meals using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.

Dishes include slow-braised Balcaskie beef shin lasagne and St Monans fish pie alongside a daily fresh pasta and sauce, soups, salads and puddings.

After moving to Fife during the pandemic, Fiona has described Bothy Kitchen as the fulfilment of a dream she has held since attending catering college. It will be open Thursday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm (6pm on Fridays).

Fiona said: “I really hope what we’re doing at Bothy Kitchen will allow locals and visitors to take home a slice of the East Neuk to enjoy at home.

“I think Bowhouse offers a unique community and support for businesses like mine, and from my first visit I knew I would be sharing an important message about the local sourcing of high quality food and drink from producers based at Bowhouse and beyond.”

The business opens its doors as the programme for Bowhouse’s summer market weekends are launched. Free to attend, the events take place in the market hall at Bowhouse and welcome more than 50 of Scotland’s finest artisan food and drink producers.

Shoppers will be able to fill their baskets with fresh produce, meat and fish, dairy and cheeses, store cupboard essentials, sweet treats and craft spirits and drinks from the local region and beyond. Hands-on activities and street food are also available.

The summer Bowhouse Market Weekend dates are Saturday and Sunday June 11 and 12; Saturday and Sunday July 9 and 10, and Saturday and Sunday August 13 and 14.

The Bothy Kitchen is open this weekend.