It is here that Margaux and Ben Larg have opened Salt & Pine, their seaside takeaway which has been created from an old shipping container. βWeβre surrounded by pine, dunes and sea breeze,β says Larg, 30. βThe beach and forest are quiet and stretch for miles. Thereβs ample space to find your little piece of heavenβ. Margaux, originally from Nice, works alongside Ben, 38 - a trained joiner, who helped convert the shipping container βfrom just a metal box to an awesome takeaway cafeβ. It was originally The Crepe Shack, established in 2011, but theyβve used lockdown to completely re-brand and relaunch and are due to open under the new name in time for Easter. βWe didnβt want to only be associated with crepes,β says Margaux. βWe wanted to be able to experiment with new food and promote a lifestyleβ. To suit their surroundings, where youβll find roe deer, red squirrels and seals basking on the sandbars, their plans include talks with Local Energy and Zero Waste Scotland. Theyβre hoping to become the first off grid beach cafΓ© relying on solar and wind energy by the end of 2021. As far as food goes, theyβll offer pots of creme brulee, salads, coffee and fresh juice, all served in eco-friendly and recyclable packaging. Fans of their original incarnation neednβt worry, as they will still sell crepes, with gluten free and vegan options available. Expect fillings including stewed apple, cinnamon and Biscoff and Sβmore (Nutella, biscuits and marshmallows) or savoury versions with chorizo, cheddar, spinach and chilli jam. They use local suppliers for their dairy products and chutneys, and hope to soon work with organic farms to receive deliveries of fruit and vegetables. The lockdown restrictions have also meant that customers are more used to braving the elements, when it comes to having lunch outside. βPeople are spending more time outdoors - cycling, running or walking their dog - and are looking to grab some food while out and about,β says Margaux. βFor us, it does get quite chilly in the winter and we have had a few frosty days where everything is frozen solid. Even though it gets quite challenging, itβs all part of the love of natureβ. As part of their transformation, theyβre hoping to organise a series of al-fresco events There will be yoga classes, outdoor dining experiences, and movie nights under the stars, though the dates are yet to be confirmed. βWe are still awaiting a government announcement and easing of lockdown to finalise plans,β Margaux says. βHowever we would love to tie in our grand opening day with a big spring beach cleanβ. While we wait for Salt & Pine to open, their online shop is already up and running. To fit into the lifestyle brand ethos, there are sustainable products, including organic sweatshirts and T-shirts, and prints of Tentsmuir and the surrounding areas. Worth buying, perhaps, as a reminder of their little piece of heaven. A message from the Editor: Thank you for reading this article. We're more reliant on your support than ever as the shift in consumer habits brought about by coronavirus impacts our advertisers. If you haven't already, please consider supporting our trusted, fact-checked journalism by taking out a digital subscription.