cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Beets, red wine, and juniper join venison, onions, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes to make a rich, satisfying stew. The recipe is reproduced, with permission, from Outlander Kitchen—the Official Outlander Companion Cookbook. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy The Outlander book series Hands up, who else sobbed their way through the Outlander Series …
Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Brussels with our Belgian chocolate experience. Explore the birthplace of chocolate and taste the finest Belgian treats, in collaboration with P&O Ferries. It’s World Chocolate Day! This is the day we celebrate all things chocolate and wonderful, so let me take this opportunity to tell you about the Belgian …
Boulets à la Liégeoise are a traditional Belgium meatball recipe made with a mixture of pork and beef mince cooked in a delicious sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Moderate A Belgian holiday It feels like an absolute age since I have cooked anything properly. It’s been nearly a month since …
Five things you could see and do in Orkney in a day, or two, if you’re really slow cyclist* like me. (*Fast forward to 2021, when I cycled through Orkney again and left with quite a few of the Strava Queen of the Mountains!) I have lived in Shetland for nearly 18 years and never …
This is the easiest, soft-baked M&M cookie recipe with a soft and chewy centre, made according to my grandmother’s traditional recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Difficulty: Easy A brief history of the M&M M&M’s were inspired by the sugar-coated chocolate treats given to British soldiers during the Spanish Civil War. Forrest …
Embark on an exciting bike ride adventure to the most northerly tip of Britain. Join the journey to Unst, Britain’s most northerly inhabited island, through thick sea mist and ghostly gatehouses. Part two of my long bank holiday weekend bike ride to the most northerly tip of Britain. I slept comfortably in Windhouse Lodge, the …
Part one of two of my long bank holiday weekend bike ride through Yell, Shetland to the most northerly tip of Britain. Regular readers will, by now, be well aware that I am planning an epic 250-mile mountain bike cycle from my home on Shetland to Fort William, where I’ll be climbing Ben Nevis – …
. Get ready for your next barbecue with our classic family favourite potato salad recipe. Perfect for sharing with friends and family. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy There’s something intensely satisfying about a table filled with food, a table so full that there’s no room to sit – you all …
Get ready to make your taste buds dance with this classic fruit and nut chocolate fudge recipe. This treat combines the rich, smooth texture of chocolate with the sweet tang of dried fruits and the satisfying crunch of nuts. Whether it’s the chewiness of raisins or the crunch of almonds, each bite delivers a perfect …
Elevate your grilling game with our homemade five-spice BBQ sauce. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and spicy. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Regular readers will know that I am currently training for an epic 250 mile mountain bike cycle through the highlands of Scotland this summer (note – …
. Jerk marinade, one of the Caribbean’s most popular flavours, combines delicious herbs and spices with the prominent flavour of allspice berries. The heat of the spice mixture, the succulence of the slow-cooked pulled pork, and the salty watermelon cubes of this jerk pulled pork and watermelon salad make a well-matched flavour combination. Prep Time: …
A recipe, review & giveaway in collaboration with Ball Preserves. I made jam!!! For the first time in my adult life I have successfully managed to make jam! Ok, if I’m going to be completely honest here, I successfully put all the ingredients into my new swish Ball® FreshTech Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker, pressed the button …
A cinnamon-scented breakfast muffin recipe packed full of carrots, apples and dates. Carrot cake for breakfast! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Difficulty: Easy It’s become a yearly tradition now, with my birthday at the start of December, for my Canadian grandmother to send me a cookery book and a pair of earrings …
These easy chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream blend rich chocolate flavour and smooth, creamy sweetness. The moist chocolate base pairs perfectly with the light, vanilla-infused buttercream topping, creating a balanced and satisfying treat for dessert lovers. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy This is my children’s favourite cupcake recipe. They are …
Discover the secret to perfectly tender and flavourful BBQ ribs: sous vide cooking for 48 hours. Get the recipe now! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 48 hours Difficulty: Moderate BBQ sous vide ribs offer a tender and flavourful experience by combining the precision of sous vide cooking with the smoky, rich taste of barbecue. …
Discover the irresistible taste of homemade kale crisps. Learn how to make your own crispy, flavourful snacks at home. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Easy If you had told me ten years ago that I’d devour an entire bowl of kale in one sitting, I’d have laughed at you. Kale crisps …
Discover the satisfaction of making your own homemade natural yoghurt in an electric yoghurt maker. It’s easy to make and more affordable than store-bought options. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 hours Difficulty: Easy We eat a lot of yoghurt in our house. A lot. The fridge always has a container of homemade natural, …
A recipe and giveaway in collaboration with Propercorn. This recipe is, hands down, one of the best lunch recipes I have ever, ever, prepared at home. This gorgeous Happy Lunch concoction is the result of a recipe collaboration between renowned nutritionist Judith Wurtman PhD, food delivery company Karma Cans and popcorn maker extraordinaire Propercorn. According …
It’s happened. I’ve had my 15 minutes of fame. I spent 3.5 hours a fortnight ago recording, on site, with a BBC radio presenter for the upcoming episode of BBC Radio 4’s technology series: Digital Human. Season 9, episode 3: Taste, aired last night. And I refused to tune in! Curse my infernal lack of …
Recipe from Kerstin Rodgers’ cookery book V is for Vegan. . I have had this breakfast three times in the last week. True story. Back in January this year I had the pleasure of meeting the wonderfully charming Kerstin Rodgers, the author behind the popular London food and travel blog Ms. Marmite Lover and several …
