Just Jess Food

Jess is never satisfied with the mediocre. Seeking out new ingredients, new challenges and new experiences are all in a day's work for @JUSTJESSFOOD - and it's when she shares her tips, local knowledge and insight, that people are inspired to try something new too. Because every day should be an adventure.

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INTRODUCING

Jess's Story

Although she started her blog back in 2016, through the pandemic, Jess realised her hobby could soon develop into a living. She started posting recipes to help people and engage with them during a time when human contact was limited. And the success of Just Jess Food has seen it grow into a community of likeminded people, trying and experimenting with new foods and drinks – as well as tips for travel and lifestyle culture.

INSPIRING PEOPLE

One recipe at a time

It's about creating lots of super-easy recipes that people will make, be inspired by and Jess is always taking inspiration from new foods and fresh, local produce. She loves supporting small, family-owned businesses and she’s so enthusiastic about learning and experiencing new things, because you can find inspiration anywhere – as long as you keep looking for it.

From the finest local ingredients, experimenting with new flavours and supporting small, family businesses, Jess can inspire with her dedication to ethically sourced ingredients – and her continuous pursuit of sharing the best Scotland and the world has to offer.

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Adventurous Spirit

"My love for food started when I was a child, my mum was a chef so I've always been into food. When I eat out, I love to ask the staff their favourite dish, I also like to try the specials on the menu, and anywhere that I travel I try the national dish. I find inspiration from anywhere and in anything."

Just Jess Food, Travel & Lifestyle Blogger

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Adventurous Spirit is

Always looking forward

An adventurous spirit is never satisfied with the mediocre. Seeking out new ingredients, new challenges and new experiences are all in a day’s work for Jess – and it’s when she shares her tips, local knowledge and insight, that people are inspired to try something new too. Because every day should be an adventure.

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Being Adventurous

Can mean changing one thing

Jess finds inspiration in her own kitchen. She loves experimenting with new ingredients and sharing her latest dishes. It all comes from continuing to explore, no matter if that's in her local area, or when she travels – because she knows her adventurous spirit can inspire you to find your own.

Serve One

The Ben Lomond Spritz

Showcasing the tang of fresh gooseberries and the natural sweetness of blackberries from Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin, this serve mixes Campari and Prosecco to create an easy to make, but deeply adventurous cocktail.

Ingredients

35ml Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin
35ml Campari
Prosecco

Method

Add equal parts Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin to Campari into a small wine glass and top up with Prosecco straight from the fridge.

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