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Showing blogs posted in September 2019...

Mary Contini's Bumble Crumble
Autumn is firmly upon us now, and that means it is crumble season...!
Posted September 30, 2019
What It Takes To Become An Icon
Thank you to i-on magazine for recognising Philip Contini as an “Icon”, along with other inspiration Edinburgh business women and men.
Posted September 23, 2019
My First Ever Wine Tasting
Our V&C wine tasting events are for everybody, not just for seasoned wine connoisseurs. Read what happened when one staff member became a customer for the evening as he embarked on his first ever wine tasting
Posted September 20, 2019
Mary Contini's Cheese on Roast
Mary Contini puts a creative twist on the classic cheese on toast
Posted September 18, 2019
Mary Contini's granita di caffe, and home-made lemonade
Is there a better thing on a hot summers day than sipping an ice-cold coffee or glass of lemonade?
Posted September 17, 2019
The Formation of Valvona & Crolla
Have you ever wondered how Valvona & Crolla formed? This extract from Mary Contini's book, 'Dear Olivia', tells the story for the merging of two family businesses 85 years ago.
Posted September 12, 2019
Mary Contini's Pizza Farcita
What is your favourite picnic snack? For Mary Contini, is has to be homemade pizza...
Posted September 11, 2019