TASTE EDINBURGH

"Scotland, a beautiful small European country, is blissfully free of ageing populations. The Scots die young and don't cling on their pensions for decades like Japanese centenaires, sucking the blood of younger generations. What's their secret? The Scottish Diet, an age-old combination low in fresh fruits and vegetables and high in confectionery, fat enriched meat products, sweet and salty snacks accompanied by generous amounts of sugary drinks and alcohol.

"The golden rule of the Scottish diet is that fat, sugar and alcohol should each account for at least 30% of your daily calorie intake. You may eat one serving of fruit per week, preferably as jams or preserves."

The taste map is an elevation map showing the accumulated calories from fat over a slightly extreme day of eating local foods.

INSPIRATIONAL INGREDIENTS

Mary's breakfast
W.M. Christie – Family Butcher Bruntsfield
Globetrotters Fish Bar
Jenners Food Hall
Waitrose
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