cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Fried sage and white truffle-infused olive oil transform this soup into something really special. I’m not a big fan of dried sage. There’s something stale and unpalatable about the herb, I feel, so I tend not to cook with it. That was until fresh sage leaves began appearing in my veg box and I discovered …
Old Norse: feitiland – fat land, rich pasture Situated at the most northern tip of the Shetland mainland, Fethaland’s fertile soil has a long history of settlement. There is evidence of an Iron Age prehistoric round house or broch (there is some disagreement on this), the circular wall outlines of a Neolithic house and the …
aka how to salvage a failed attempt at making chocolate hazelnut spread. I like experimenting in my kitchen, I really do. Sometimes (quite a lot of the time, if I am to be honest!) it doesn’t quite go according to plan. I had a notion to make some homemade chocolate hazelnut spread recently. Ok, if …
In collaboration with Veetee Rice. I love home cooking, I really do. I enjoy the whole chopping, preparing and assembling process which results in a nice, tasty home cooked meal for the family, but time isn’t always on my side. Sometimes, at the end of a long, busy day ferrying children to clubs and events, …
A comfortable, quiet night’s sleep with ibis. As much as I am an adventurer at heart, I don’t get to travel nearly as much as I would like to. I have only ever stayed in a handful of hotels in my lifetime, usually opting for camping, renting a B&B or, like during my recent trip …
A weekend of great company and excellent food. Food Blogger Connect (FBC) is (in their words) “the world’s leading International food blogging conference” held annually in London, England. Founded in 2009 it brings together food bloggers, industry representatives and educational speakers for a packed weekend of networking and community. After hearing so many positive reviews …
Freshly toasted and ground cumin and a touch of cayenne give this hummus recipe a nice kick. There must be at least a hundred different ways to make hummus, and we each tend to have our favourite version. Mine includes plenty of toasted and freshly ground cumin seeds and a generous pinch of cayenne for …
The third, and final, post in my Paris series. The morning of my last day in Paris dawned bright and clear. I walked what had become a very familiar route over the last four days along the Esplanade de Villes into the city centre, enjoying the tranquility and the golden glow of the early morning. …
This quick and easy Hungarian plum cake is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal plums. It’s very nutty and delicious, perfect with an afternoon cuppa. Post updated 16 August 2018. “Mum, why it so windy?” It’s that time of year again. The gales have returned causing ferry transport disruptions. It’s getting dark early and …
Plus some other rather delicious morsels in the city of lights! I’m going to be 40 soon, so I’ve compiled a list of 40 Things I’d Like to Do Before I Turn 40. Drinking coffee in Paris was #2 on this list. You know – a street side cafe, sunglasses, watching the passerbys passing by, …
Exploring the city of lights one geocache at a time… It’s funny how one thing can lead to another. How chance encounters and random events can shape our lives and create lasting memories. Earlier this spring I found myself bumping across the North Sea in a tiny seven seater aircraft returning from the most fantastic …
It’s funny how one thing can lead to another… and another… My regular readers might recall that a few months ago I created a rather unusual recipe for Minions Cornsicles in my trusty Optimum 9400 power blender. This was in collaboration with Tots 100 and Green Giant – I was asked to develop a recipe …
102 healthy recipes to energise your life! I have some exciting news! I’m no stranger to magazine work, having written for several local Shetland publications over the last fifteen years. However, I am absolutely delighted to tell you all that I was commissioned to contribute four healthy sweet potato recipes to the fantastic new Superfood …
Affordable quality precision. I am delighted to introduce to you the latest key to inspired cooking: the Edge of Belgravia Black Diamond Knife Block and Precision Knife Set. Edge of Belgravia was established in London in 2010 and launched their first products onto the UK market in 2012. They quickly became leaders in the field, …
Baking for a crowd? This easy carrot cake traybake recipe is super easy to make, and it’s a crowd-pleaser, too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy Carrot cake is one of those ultimate comfort food cakes. It’s incredibly tasty, moist, and delicious. With plenty of grated carrots, it surely contributes to …
The August 2015 #NoWasteFoodChallenge Round Up! Did you know that more than 15 million tonnes of food is wasted in UK homes every year, most of which is still perfectly edible? In the No Waste Food Challenge food bloggers from around the world are asked to share their recipes where they help prevent food waste, …
A Redmond Multicooker Recipe. I’m a deep dish apple crumble kind of gal. I like a nice thick layer of fresh fruit, scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, piled high with an oaty, nutty crumble topping. I also like a little bit of bite and texture in my fruit – no mushy tinned apple pie filling …
I devoured this book in nearly one sitting. I have to confess, this type of book isn’t what I normally reach for when I’m looking for something to read, but it’s not every day a fellow Canadian contacts you to review her book, a fellow Canadian who has written a story which includes a scene …
Hams of Muckle Roe: old Norse for havens (or harbours) of the big red island. I lost the entire month of July to working full time and then August seems to have flown by. The winter weather is going to be starting up again soon, confining us indoors again. This last week has given us …
The Iron Age in Europe occurred between 1200 BCE – 1 BCE. I’ve rekindled my geocaching bug – well, my friend Julia’s rekindled my geocaching bug. In 2010 a crafty friend of mine (Julia – who blogs over at Jaydee’s Ramblings) introduced me to the wonderful world of geocaching. For those of you who don’t …
