cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
These no-bake peanut butter balls take only 10 minutes to make, and they make for a perfect after-school or post-workout snack. Prep Time: 10 minutes Chilling Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy My kids absolutely love these no bake peanut butter balls. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are absolutely starving when they get …
Fougasse is the French cousin of Italian focaccia, an oval white bread seasoned with olive oil and salt cut to resemble an ear of wheat. It’s remarkably easy to make, too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy Introduction My favourite sort of evening meal tends to be a mishmash of cuisines, …
It’s toes-in-the-sand time, and Craft Gin Club has curated a gin box for the perfect beach day (or for lounging on the patio in the sun under a cherry tree!). Here’s what we thought… Fun in the sun I don’t know about you, but I’ve been loving the sunny summery weather we’ve been having lately! …
During Shetland Boat Week, the Agnes Kay II ran tours of Lerwick Harbour and Bressay, venturing out to the Noss National Nature Reserve to visit the gannets when the weather permitted. A visit to see the Gannets of Noss with Agnes Kay Charters Shetland Boat Week has just finished, and what a week it was! …
Perfect for summer, this easy strawberry trifle recipe stars layers of strawberry jelly, Prosecco-soaked strawberries, sponge cake, custard and whipped cream. Prep Time: 2 hours Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy A strawberry trifle recipe – perfect for summer parties We have had the most extraordinary summer weather of late – people are going to …
Ready in just 20 minutes, this pasta with green peas, parsley, lemon & creme fraiche is perfect for a busy mid-week meal. By the time your pasta is done cooking, the sauce is ready! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy A 20-minute vegetarian pasta recipe Life can get busy. Sometimes, we …
Suze Walker is a certified Medical Herbalist who gained her First Class BSc (Honours) from Napier University in 2012. She is registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the UK’s leading regulating body for Medical Herbalists. She runs herbal medicine clinics from her home in Shetland, and in 2018, she launched Island Botanicals, Shetland’s …
In this American-style cupcake recipe, created to celebrate the 4th of July, SKIPPY® Peanut Butter is paired with chocolate to create a delicious, indulgent treat that the kids will love. This recipe has been made in collaboration with SKIPPY®Peanut Butter. #Skippy4July – America’s Favourite Millions of Americans enjoy SKIPPY® Peanut Butter daily and it’s …
I recently spent a rather beautiful summer’s day in Aberdeen, on the east coast of Scotland, exploring the city on foot. These are the adventures I got up to. With thanks to Visit Aberdeenshire and Mackie’s of Scotland for sponsoring this trip, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. How to Spend a …
Lamb is an incredibly versatile BBQ meat, and in this recipe post, I’m sharing three super quick and easy Asian-inspired lamb marinades for lamb steaks, chops and kebabs. Prep Time: 5 minutes each Cooking Time: n/a Difficulty: Easy Why you should choose lamb for your next BBQ I love a good barbecue. There’s something intensely …
Baked doughnuts are super simple to make with a non-stick mini ring doughnut muffin pan. In this yeast-free recipe, lemon zest, lemon extract and lavender flowers are combined to make delicious, fluffy, moist, perfectly baked doughnuts with a fragrant lavender icing sugar glaze. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Difficulty: Easy A floral …
Scottish stovies are the ultimate comfort food. Made with the leftovers from Sunday’s roast dinner, they’re a super easy Monday meal. Serve with oatcakes and sliced beetroot for the perfect Sunday leftover meal. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Scottish comfort food at its finest Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast …
These date and oat muffins are super easy to make and taste absolutely fantastic! If you’re a fan of sticky toffee pudding or date squares, you’ll love these breakfast muffins made with rolled oats, wholemeal flour, buttermilk, and chopped dates. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Easy date & oat breakfast …
This lazy chicken traybake takes five minutes to prep and uses just five ingredients! It’s a complete meal in one sheet pan, and so there’s only one pan to wash up afterwards! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Lazy chicken tray bake aka the easiest sheet pan dinner ever If I’m …
This delicious and warming spicy carrot soup contains seven different store-cupboard spices and fresh ginger and garlic. It freezes and reheats well, too, so you can batch-cook it if you’ve got a glut of carrots. Finish off with a swirl of chilli-infused olive oil for an extra kick! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 …
My grandmother’s easy peanut butter cookie recipe is super quick to make, and they’re great for refuelling on our family microadventures! They’re a classic family favourite. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Grandmother’s recipe notebooks Shortly after Christmas (2014) I received a heavy parcel in the post all the way from …
These are some of my favourite Shetland Instagram accounts, in no particular order. Between them, I believe they give a wonderful snapshot of what life is like here on these wild and remote islands.
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In this epic Feast for Kings, we host a Game of Thrones-inspired banquet with a show-stopping triple crown roast of lamb and all the trimmings. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Moderate I confess, like many others, I am a huge fan of the Game of Thrones series. Truth be told, though, …
Lamb Jerky is an incredibly tasty and nutritious snack, and it’s easy to make at home! My dear friend and butcher extraordinaire Chris Wright shows us just how easy it is with his recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes Curing/Drying Time: 48 hours Difficulty: Easy Lamb Jerky I am a big fan of jerky. It’s low-calorie, …
