Gardner was introduced to Japanese woodblock printing by Elspeth Lamb at the Glasgow print studio and has been studying and working in this medium ever since.

In the last ten years Gardner has travelled extensively in Europe and Asia – particularly Japan. Travelogue is a collection of Japanese wood block prints inspired by sketches and photographs taken during these trips.

We will be celebrating the Great Bard next week. Burns Night at Cookie with live music and not just Haggis. If you can do your piece there is a drink on the house. On Tuesday 25th with yer souter Johnnie in tow

3 Cooks, 3 Main courses and 3 Puddings with the public as judge. The next is on the 30th of Jan.

We are always looking for would be Chefs so if you fancy cooking up a storm contact us on info@cookiescotland.com

The idea is to have some fun through food and get people discussing what they eat. Competitors prepare a main course and a pudding. Our professional chefs will source ingredients and assist with preparation and serving, they will also discuss with you the pros and cons of any culinary idea and give you professional hints and tips along the way. If you are interested or know anyone who might be it would be great to hear from you.

Designed by Masa Fujii, in Los Angeles California. You will find Stump tea pots at Cookie. £24.50

We will be able source the colour of your choice. Simplicity with function. Design that will last for a long time, stay beautiful and fresh. A design classic.

il divo Sunday the 9th at Cookie 7.30 pm

We will show a little of our Italian side this Sunday with antipasti, pasta red wine and a great film at Cookie.

With nick names like, the Hunch Back, Black Pope and Beelzebub, Giulio Andreotti, 7 times prime minister of post war Italy, is one of the most interesting personas of the Italian Republic. Even if you know nothing of Italian politics and recent history this is a very entertaining film which can be enjoyed on various levels. As always Sorrentino’s sound track is impeccable.

Italy is finding itself again as a film making country after many years of sentimental nostalgia, directors like Sorrentino are finally giving voice  to contemporary society.