Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: OL5 Helvellyn Helvellyn is a mountain in the Lake District. At 3,117 feet (950 metres), it is the third largest peak in …
MSC-certified sustainable king scallops and langoustines are the stars in this simple yet incredibly flavoursome recipe from Daniel Okroj, the head chef of the Busta House Hotel in Shetland. This article and recipe were originally published in 2014 in the online magazine Fish on Fridays, which no longer exists. In 2023, the article was updated …
This light and fluffy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting recipe is delicious, straightforward to make and keeps fresh for five days in the refrigerator. It has become a firm favourite with my walking tour guests at the Aald Harbour Hoose in Lerwick, Shetland (What? Where? Walking tour guests?! Subscribe to my newsletter to learn …
In this series of cookery lessons from BBC Maestro, Pierre Koffmann teaches the fundamentals of French cuisine through 24 of his best-loved recipes. This post has been written in collaboration with BBC Maestro, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It’s Friday night. For the first time in 23 years, I am home, alone, …
Transform leftover stale bread into crispy, buttery croutons to top your favourite soup or salad. All you need is a few simple ingredients and half an hour of your time. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 – 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy The easiest homemade crispy croutons recipe I don’t know about you, but I …
The island of Fetlar, just five miles by two and a half miles wide, has 31 miles of explorable coastline, including 7 miles around Funzie Ness. Boasting more natural arches per mile than any other island in Shetland, there’s a dramatic scene around every corner. Duration: 2.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 470 Fetlar, the …
The Clean Greens organic superfoods blend from Rheal makes it easy for you to get your daily super greens with just one spoonful. Designed to support immunity and digestive health, this tasty blend contains 8 superfoods rich in natural vitamins and minerals. Read on to find out more! This blog post has been written in …
Oven-roasted chorizo meatballs, made with homemade chorizo sausage and leftover roast pork, combined with rich homemade slow-cooked chicken stock, dirty carrots, celery, local potatoes, Shetland kale and lashings of cream make for a perfect winter chowder. Best eaten outdoors. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Moderate Leftovers: another (wo)man’s treasure One of …
Neeans Neap is a wild and rugged cape located on the west side of the mainland of Shetland, Scotland. Situated north-east of West Burrafirth (south-west of the island of Vementry), it’s a pleasant coastal walk, especially if sheltering from a biting winter westerly. Duration: 1.5 hours Skill Level: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 467 Introducing #HikeShetland …
At 60 degrees North, midway between Iceland, Norway and the mainland of Scotland, you’ll find the wild and remote Shetland Islands. Our archipelago might only be 80 miles from tip to tip and 35 miles at its widest, but there are 640 miles of quiet, well-maintained roads and 1679 miles of wild and rugged coastline …
In this cauliflower cheese soup, cauliflower and garlic are roasted before being combined with potato, chicken stock, herbs and The Laughing Cow light creamy spreadable cheese for a lighter winter warmer without compromising on flavour. This recipe post has been sponsored by The Laughing Cow. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. …
Your favourite pasta sauce brand, Dolmio, recently launched a new Dolmio 7 vegetables pasta sauce range. This sauce is your shortcut to flavour helping you create a quick tasty meal that has authentic Mediterranean flavours. Plus, there’s 2 of your 5-a-day in every serving! This recipe post, ready in under 15 minutes, has been written …
After a busy week, a rainy Sunday almost feels like a blessing with its opportunity to slow down, relax, and enjoy the finer things in life such as a cup of Good Earth Tea in your favourite mug. This post has been written in collaboration with Good Earth, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are …
Harvey & Brockless are a UK producer and distributor of speciality foods. They work with artisan producers around the globe to supply consumers with a diverse range of sensational foods, perfect for picnics, staycations or cosy winter cheeseboards. This post has been written in collaboration with Harvey & Brockless although all opinions expressed are our …
Dearest reader, I am so excited to introduce you to my newest love… Mrs Muir. Boat love: it’s a real thing I remember the first time I fell in love with a ship. It was the summer of 1999 and I was walking down to Lerwick’s high street via the A969. I had just approached …
In this eggless birthday cake, three layers of vanilla sponge cake are infused with thyme syrup before being sandwiched together with a decadent strawberry cream cheese frosting. A not-too-sweet, visually striking birthday cake for a 70th birthday celebration. A 70th birthday cake for a man The challenge: to create a visually impressive, tasty, subtly indulgent …
With the lifting of lockdown restrictions, the Shetland Islands have seen an increase in Britains travelling within the UK and wishing to explore their own country’s outer, wild limits. So, you’ve decided to visit the edge of the world… here are five things you should do while you’re here. The Shetland Islands The Shetland Islands …
Earlier this summer we received a complementary butchery order from Swaledale Online Butchers, a strictly whole-carcass butcher dedicated to supplying exceptional native rare breed meat. This is what we thought… Meat: little, but better There is a great deal of debate when it comes to eating meat. In my decade of food blogging, I’ve seen …
One for you orange-pineapple ice cream fans! With just four ingredients, this effortless no-churn ice cream recipe features the subtly complex aromatics of ANGOSTURA® orange bitters paired with the tropical flavour of crushed pineapple. This post has been written in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you …
Featuring the rich, floral, nutty cocoa notes of ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters, the caramel-toffee flavour of demerara sugar and packing a flavoursome espresso punch, this coffee ice cream, a dessert adaptation of the Café Trinidad cocktail by ANGOSTURA® bitters, is certainly one for the coffee fans. This recipe has been made in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, although all …
