Wrapping Up in Burberry and Fine Dining

Whilst in Scotland we stayed in Inverness for a few nights primarily to see Loch Ness and have a lil’ search for Nessie. The search was unsuccessful of course, but you can’t go and not have a look. You never know what you’re gonna find at the end of the day!

I am a massive foodie, one of my favourite things to spend my money on is going out for meals. Whenever I stay with my dad in Scotland we go out for a meal at least once a day, partly due to the laziness of not wanting to cook and wash up, but mainly as we get a lot of enjoyment from eating good quality food, cooked the way we like it. I was only in Inverness for a couple of nights, but tried a few restaurants and here are some of the best that I think Inverness has to offer:

Rocpool

A perfect example of fine dining, the restaurant holds a lovely atmosphere, the staff are all extremely pleasant and helpful and the food is divine. It is pricey, you’re looking at around £20 for a main course, but for a special occasion it is worth it! You’ll want to book in advance though as their tables are highly sort after.

All the food looked and smelled amazing but my personal recommendations are the king scallops to start, the loin of venison for the main course which just melts in the mouth, and to finish the warm lemon meringue pie. The pie is baked fresh to order so you do have to wait a little longer but trust me, it is worth it!

So Coco

This is a lovely patisserie in the city centre, fabulous for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea. The freshly made cakes and chocolates all looked delicious along with the waffles and churros. I had to use the entirety of my will power not to order any as I felt it wasn’t really acceptable at 10am, especially saying I had a long car journey with no food ahead of me. What I did order however, that being eggs benedict and a hot chocolate, was lovely. I highly recommend the sassy hot chocolate with mint syrup. It was one of, if not the, best hot chocolate I have ever had! Again, it is quite pricey here, but worth it for a sweet treat!

Maple Syrup and Crispy Bacon: ‘The Perfect Combination’

Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon on a summer’s morning, the sun streaming in, knowing breakfast is only minutes away, what could be better? Being the sucker for american food that I am, I treated myself this morning by demolishing a plate of homemade american pancakes. The pancakes are very simple to make; use this recipe to get them lovely, light and fluffy every time: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/fluffyamericanpancak_74828. I then stacked them high, added crispy bacon and poured on a large drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and salty textured sensation. The perfect start to my day ahead…