Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Are insects the future for global human protein needs? With 69 grams of protein per 100 grams of whole cricket, cricket protein is not to be ignored. This crunchy cricket granola recipe features whole, dried crickets, rolled oats, honey, sunflower seeds and dried fruit. Is insect protein the way of the future? Humans need protein …
Are you looking for a last-minute edible Christmas gift idea for the peanut butter fan in your life? These crunchy American-style SKIPPY® Peanut Butter granola clusters will be sure to impress, and this easy recipe only takes less than half an hour to make!
In collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten-Free Granola. Happy Friday everyone! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day and have some rather grand adventures planned for the weekend. Me, I have my tank built conditioning camp on a Saturday morning, so Friday is my day where I allow myself a little indulgent treat, after all, …
In collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten-Free Granola. Sometimes the mornings can be just a little too hectic. The whole packed lunches, getting kids up and ready for school (and now, in the case of my eldest, work), trying to get myself ready for a day of productivity; it can all get a bit manic sometimes. …
My husband is an ectomorph, bless his 69% merino wool Smartwool socks. This means that it doesn’t matter what or how much he eats he just doesn’t put on weight. Sometimes I stare at him from the other side of the dinner table, nibbling on yet another low calorie salad, glaring at him while he, …
I’m not a boxed dry cereal with milk for breakfast kind of gal. I used to be. When I was a child I loved my Alphabits, Froot Loops and Cornflakes (sprinkled liberally with sugar – ah the things we did in the 80s!), but as an adult… I’m not. I’m not sure when that transition …
Perfect for those hot summer mornings! These popsicles came about by accident, really. Not being one to refuse a reduced price bargain I found myself with a few punnets of blackberries in my shopping basket – best before that date. They were needing used up. I sat there eating my lunch pondering what I could …
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what better a way to break ones fast than a wholesome granola sprinkled over some fruit and natural yogurt?
Regular visitors to my blog will notice that I am particularly fond of granola. I like to try out new varieties because who wants to have the same kind of cereal for breakfast every morning?
It’s been an incredibly busy few months, but at long last here’s the latest in my bite-sized review series. We’ve been taste testing some fantastic morsels, getting a makeover (inside and out!) and travelling in Europe. FIVE THINGS: FOOD HIPPEAS ORGANIC CHICKPEA PUFFS – CHILLI HAZE Light and crunchy with a serious punch of protein and …
A gift hamper review & giveaway worth £90 in collaboration with Tariette. Tariette is a new UK online grocer whose French produce is sourced directly from small, trusted local producers in Haute Provence. Their offering of regional products, from olive oil to chocolate, aims to reflect the seasons and showcase local traditions. All their producers …
In collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten-Free Granola. Here we are on day three of the Nutri-Brex five ways challenge! In case you missed it, on day one I shared a gorgeous recipe for a mango and coconut breakfast parfait (post overnight oats), while on day two I featured some high protein gluten free crepes …
In collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten-Free Granola. When it comes to fitness, I like to get my daily workouts done first thing in the morning before I have breakfast. That’s when I’m feeling bright, fresh and energetic and I can put my all into my routine. The thing is with a morning workout is …
An overnight oats recipe in collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten Free Granola. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. My absolute favourite, number one go-to breakfast is a serving of granola on some plain, natural yoghurt, with plenty of fresh fruit. It’s quick, easy and nutritious, especially if it’s a …
What’s new and tasty in our kitchen! Where has the summer gone? It’s been a while since I last posted a bite-sized review due, mainly, from spending so much of the summer months travelling, working on recipe commissions and just having a jolly good time with the kids while they’ve been home for their school holidays. …
Issue 22 of our bite-sized review series. Over the last month, we’ve been taste-testing all sorts of fab foodie products sent to us by brands to try out, not to mention all the wonderful things I ate while travelling through England, Scotland, Shetland and Paris (but that’s another story or two!). This latest issue of …
In collaboration with Love Food Hate Waste. I have a confession to make: I have never meal planned before. Ever. In fact, I’ve previously scoffed at the idea because, well, I like to think I’m a bit too spontaneous for such organization and attention to detail. What if, three days after I’ve planned and shopped …
These porridge sachets will help keep you fuelled for your epic bike-packing or camping adventures. Just add hot water. Packing for a bikepacking trip – what food to take? I absolutely love camping. Road trips with the family mean you can pack as much as you want into the car boot and head off, however …
Post sponsored by Volkswagen. I am an adventurer at heart, I truly am. As a child I could always be found in the forests of the Canadian wilderness, exploring every tree nook and cranny, always wondering what was on the other side of the next hill. That childhood curiosity hasn’t left me and now I enjoy …
The Great Oven Ban Challenge (Day 1) in collaboration with Home Spares. We eat a lot of yogurt in our house. A lot. There’s always a container of home made natural, unsweetened yogurt in the fridge. A typical breakfast usually involves yogurt with fruit or home made granola, and I use it in cooking, turn …
