As the festive season approaches, for a quick snack or to impress your guests, try smoked salmon blinis.
SImply combine soured cream, dill and Dijon to make a dressing, add it to the blini with a little black... https://t.co/M6e4g1ihk4
AS we use a lot of Scottish salmon at MacKnight, it would be remiss us of not to mention Friday is St Andrew's Day - the patron Saint of Scotland.
Saint Andrew was the disciple who introduced his brother, the... https://t.co/wQbGqS7LZf
Pickled cucumber! Whatever next?
At MacKnight our smoked salmon is sublime. Forget lemon, pepper, or a thousand other menu suggestions, it tastes great all on its own.
We don't take the finest Atlantic salmon... https://t.co/OFVIKzMW7o
Salmon skin coat anyone?
Apparently coats made of salmon skin were relatively common in Siberia in the 18th century. More than 100 skins would be washed in salt water, dried and beaten and then stitched... https://t.co/U07GnO9ODG
The earliest written record of it dates back to 997ad in Gaeta in Italy, but it was eaten long before that, right back to the Stone Age.
The more modern version began in Naples in the late 18th century when... https://t.co/6mNzk3bn9v
Halloween will soon be with us! I will go as a zombie because, as one of my friends pointed out, I won't need that much make-up or to change my clothes!
The celebration is based on the Celtic festival of... https://t.co/7PjazIw92Q
Alligator and smoked salmon? Delicious!
Actually we mean Guacamole - did you know Avacados were previously called alligator pears!
Most families have their own Guacamole recipes - or favourite one to buy from... https://t.co/k3OKYmFjDb
Being the other side of 40*, I need to start eating more salmon, and quickly!
In a 22 year study at Tufts University in Boston, researchers have just revealed people who consumed more omega-3 were associated... https://t.co/FDLp4QjlMS
At MacKnight we are always fascinated in different ways of eating smoked salmon.
In Iceland for example, it is often preferred with a Remoulade, a cold sauce made with mayonnaise and various condiments and... https://t.co/fvFDlxZfi7
At MacKnight we love sushi. I don't claim to be an expert in anything but eating vast quantities of it, and the thought struck me, which salmon is best for sushi? At MacKnight we use... https://t.co/5VCAVJq4vr
The thoughts of everyone at MacKnight are with our fellow Floridians, and the residents of North Carolina and Georgia, who have been so tragically affected by Hurricane Michael. You are all in our prayers.
Time for a bit of mindblowing human history.
50,000 years ago the Denisovans (sort of cousins of ours who subsequently went extinct*) were using sewing needles.
42,000 years ago our ancestors were making... https://t.co/7tOTLsgf4W
Terve!
That means hello in Finnish - the latest country we look to for new salmon recipes! Top of the list in Finland is Lohikeitto - a creamy salmon soup. This will serve four people and is so easy even I can... https://t.co/aU1qsJdEpj
As smoked salmon aficionados, we are often asked how best to serve it.
Our gorgoeus smoked salmon can simply be enjoyed on its own with a slice or two of brown bread, but if you fancy something different try... https://t.co/DWIoweDXjv
It's a right Royal menu... but why is it in French???
At MacKnight we have a soft spot for the British Royal family, especially with LA's very own Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at the table.
However, MacKnight... https://t.co/wfMvs8SlJX
Last night some of the team had the pleasure of dining at the Caledonian Private Members Club in London's Belgravia.
The club was founded in 1891 to be the headquarters in London for Scottish gentlemen and is... https://t.co/JkUzPJLFIg
Once again, fancy cooking plans have been abandoned.
The man flu persists. This has now passed through the painful cough stage and into the lethargic stage when all you want to do is sleep!
I confess there may... https://t.co/5mYyGShJII
You know the feeling.
Sore throat, a sudden sneeze, feel a bit hot.
Yes, by this time tomorrow I suspect I will have man flu.
As fellow men will know, this is a serious medical affliction, known only to the... https://t.co/dnj1VkLw8A