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A collection of beautiful, inspiring Instagram accounts from the wild and remote Shetland Islands. #shetlandislands #shetland #instagram

Ten Shetland Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2019

April 21, 2019 by Elizabeth

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.  [mv_create key=”24″ type=”list” title=”Ten Shetland Instagram Accounts to Follow” layout=”circles”] 

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Migration mini skirt by Angela Irvine

Two in a Million – Life, Skirts and Living in the Now

August 13, 2018 by Elizabeth

Events over the last ten months have significantly changed my life, but I received some good news recently and to celebrate, I bought myself a new, limited edition Shetland-designed skirt. This is my first ever fashion post, I hope you like it! Two in a million, my surgeon said to me recently. That’s how often my …

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Salsa Verde Grilled Steak

Your Ultimate BBQ Menu Planner with 170+ Recipes!

July 22, 2018 by Elizabeth

A compilation of delicious BBQ recipes for all diets to help you plan the ultimate bbq menu. Includes 170+ colour coded appetisers, sides, mains, drinks & desserts for meat-eaters, vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diets. With BBQ season in full swing, we’ve gathered together some of the best food blogger recipes we could find to help …

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Mediterranean Mule Recipe - Celebrity Equinox Mixology Class

Mixology Class & a Mediterranean Mule Recipe

June 30, 2018 by Elizabeth

A variation of the traditional Moscow Mule. This cool and refreshing Mediterranean Mule features limoncello as well as gin and vodka and is garnished with a sprig of rosemary and slice of lemon. Did you know that not every mixed drink is classified as a cocktail? These days, people worldwide use the term ‘cocktail’ for almost …

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Salted Caramel Latte

Salted Caramel Latte

July 28, 2017 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Volkswagen. I am a self-confessed caffeine addict. I love my morning coffee(s), and I frequently top up my blood caffeine levels throughout the day with assorted lattes or a cappucino. As a recent treat to myself I bought a new milk frother. It’s a rather fantastic little jug that you heat the …

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The Marvellous Mojito from Feel Good Drinks Co.

3 Feel Good Mocktail Recipes #SpreadFeelGoodness

November 22, 2016 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Feel Good Drinks Co. It’s that time of year when the parties begin! They don’t really seem to stop until after New Year, do they, and even then here in Shetland there’s Up Helly Aa, Europe’s largest fire festival, to look forward to after the festivities have finished. I’m not going to …

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Toffee Popcorn with Peanuts

Toffee Popcorn with Peanuts {Recipe Video}

November 18, 2016 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Butterkist.  Crunchy, chewy, sweet and salty – this really is the ultimate Friday night movie night sharing snack. It’s so quick and easy to make that even the kids can help! We’ve teamed up with Butterkist, the nation’s favourite popcorn brand, to jazz up a bag of their delicious Sweet Cinema Style …

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The Future of Food. Image via Shutterstock, copyright grafvision

Food for Thought: A Taste of Things to Come

November 7, 2016 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Siemens Home Appliances. We live in a futuristic world. The advent of refrigeration, worldwide transport links and ever increasing advances in agriculture and technology have changed the way we, as consumers, shop for, prepare and eat our food. Siemens, one of the world’s leading innovative technology brands in the household appliance market, …

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30 Recipes to Help Prevent Food Waste

September 13, 2015 by Elizabeth

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, …

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Grandma Ann’s Sweet & Sour Meatballs

May 4, 2013 by Elizabeth

This is my Canadian grandmother’s sweet and sour meatballs recipe. She used to make a big batch of these for us for Christmas Eve dinner back in the 80s and 90s and I don’t believe there were ever any leftovers.

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