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cooking up a storm at the edge of the world

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Giveaways

Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier Giveaway

Win a Box of 48 Bespoke, Artisan Chocolates from Shetland’s Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier

December 12, 2019 by Elizabeth

Win a selection of 48 bespoke, artisan chocolates, worth £58, from Shetland’s own Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier. Simply visit the Mirrie Dancers website, pick out (at least) three flavours you’d love to have in your prize and fill out the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post to enter! In 2015 at the Shetland Food Fair, Dave …

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10 Things I Love About my Copper Tri-Ply Pans

September 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

The ProWare copper tri-ply pans range is timeless in appearance and the copper body offers superior heat conductivity. Here are ten reasons why I love my copper tri-ply pan range so much. In collaboration with ProWare. ProWare Copper Tri-Ply Pans Range There is archaeological evidence that humans have been cooking with copper since the Neolithic …

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Hue Animation Studio – a Complete Stop-motion Animation Kit Giveaway

September 8, 2019 by Elizabeth

The Hue Animation Studio kit contains everything you need to create and share your own amazing animated movies. It’s a fun and educational gender-neutral gift for kids of all ages and abilities. Enter our giveaway to win one of two kits! Introduction I can hardly believe it’s been six years since we created our Adventure …

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Bath Aqua Glass Heart Bauble

5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Amazon Handmade

February 5, 2019 by Elizabeth

  [AD] This Valentine’s Day, consider supporting British artisan craftsmen and women by shopping on Amazon Handmade. You’ll find a wide variety of unique gift ideas and you’ll be directly supporting independent artists and producers. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #handmadewithlove #amazonhandmade #valentinesday #willyoubemyvalentine …

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Eufy BodySense Smart Scale

Review: Eufy BodySense Smart Scale

January 4, 2019 by Elizabeth

The Eufy BodySense Smart Scale tracks multiple aspects of your health to provide you with a holistic insight into your well-being. Simply switch on, sync via BlueTooth with your device and instantly learn 12 insightful measurements of your body’s health including weight, body fat, BMI, bone mass, muscle mass, and more. I’m so excited to be …

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Win a Food & Heritage Tour of Southampton

October 2, 2018 by Elizabeth

Yomp and Chomp your way through Southampton and its history! Are you hungry for food and culture in Southampton? Join their Food and Heritage tour of Southampton’s most delicious venues.  The four-hour Southampton Yomp and Chomp Walking Tour Experience is led by local, entertaining people and you will have a multi-sensory experience so you can see, taste, hear, …

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Chantelly - Finest Belgian Chocolates

Chantelly – The Finest Belgian Chocolates

September 19, 2018 by Elizabeth

Win a selection of Chantelly Finest Belgian Chocolates worth €30 including 500 grams of handmade Belgian pralines, 200 grams of mendiants studded with fruit and nuts, 200 grams of homemade hazelnut dragées with milk chocolate and 90 grams of dark chocolate pearls. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post! Chantelly – the …

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Growers Pride Madras Curry

Win a Grower’s Pride Indian Madras Curry Meal Kit

August 22, 2018 by Elizabeth

Dinner’s on us! Grower’s Pride is trialling a new range of meal kits available through Amazon Fresh and Morrisons. Enter to win one of their Madras Curry Meal Kits below! ‘Growers Pride’ is an own-label brand owned by the multi-national Greenyard Group. The brand was established by Greenyard in the UK in June 2016, but …

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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto & Mozzarella Tarts are a perfect midweek/school day dinner. #pesto #puffpastry

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto & Mozzarella Tarts Recipe

August 21, 2018 by Elizabeth

Ready-made puff pastry and sun-dried tomato pesto pair with fresh mozzarella cheese for a quick & easy midweek supper or after-school snack ready in under 20 minutes. In collaboration with Sacla. The kids go back to school tomorrow! Not that I’m counting down the hours or anything, but it’s tomorrow!! It’s been a rather fantastic …

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Vegan Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette

Vegan Summer Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

July 25, 2018 by Elizabeth

This simple summer salad features crisp and vibrant seasonal vegetables, protein-packed quinoa and a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing made with Italian olive oil. Plus, there’s a fab giveaway to win 3 x 250 ml tins of extra virgin Italian olive oil from Pomora. Our daughter (aged 11 3/4) has all but gone vegetarian (or pescetarian …

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Vegan Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

Sugar-Free Vegan Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

July 10, 2018 by Elizabeth

This ice cream is so incredibly rich and indulgent, and it’s sugar-free too! Made with coconut milk, cacao, avocados and Hermesetas granulated sweetener, it’s a guilt-free, low-carb treat when that chocolate craving hits. Recipe made in collaboration with Hermesetas. We’ve got something a little different on the blog for you today – a rich and …

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Cheerz Canvas Print Review & Giveaway

Cheerz Canvas Print Review & £50 Voucher Giveaway

July 6, 2018 by Elizabeth

The canvas prints from Cheerz provide you with a work of art where you are the artist. Canvas paper printing, with a size of 40 cm x 40 cm or 45 cm x 65 cm, give your memories the beautiful display they deserve. Enter our giveaway to win one of 2 x £50 Cheerz vouchers! I …

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Pasta Evangelists - Artisan Pasta Delivered Straight to Your Door

Pasta Evangelists: Fresh Pasta Delivered to Your Door

June 17, 2018 by Elizabeth

Choose your meals from the Pasta Evangelists weekly menu made with the finest seasonal ingredients and produce from Italy. London deliveries of chilled boxes of fresh pasta, sauces & garnishes are posted through letterboxes while orders to rest of the UK are sent in reusable insulated packaging. Prepare your artisanal, five-star pasta dishes in a …

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Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs

Win a Summer’s Supply of HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs!

June 1, 2018 by Elizabeth

Light and crunchy with a serious punch of protein and fibre, HIPPEAS® are low-calorie, certified organic, gluten-free, and vegan. With less than 91 calories, per single-serve bag, HIPPEAS® are the new go-to snack choice for consumers who demand tasty snacks made with high-quality ingredients. Give Peas A Chance and enter our giveaway to win a summer supply of snacks!  We’re always on the look-out for new, healthy …

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Speyside Smokehouse Salmon Jerky

5 Things You Need to Know About Salmon Jerky

May 17, 2018 by Elizabeth

Meatsnacks Group, the largest producer of jerky and biltong in Europe, recently launched Speyside Smokehouse Salmon Jerky as an exciting additional protein to their jerky range. Read all about it, plus enter a giveaway to win £60 worth of salmon jerky! With demand for meat snacks growing, adding salmon to their range was a natural progression for the Meatsnacks Group.  This …

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Liora Pomegranate oil and may chang beauty chocolate

Liora Beauty Chocolate – the quest for beauty has never been so delicious

May 16, 2018 by Elizabeth

Beauty and chocolate have not necessarily been associated. Until now. Liora Beauty Chocolate offers a range of artisanal, small-batch chocolates therapeutically attuned to benefit a variety of ages and skin types, and designed to help enhance your overall health and beauty. Vegan-friendly. Science is now revealing the extraordinary health-giving properties of chocolate and because they …

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Pan-seared Duck Breast with Raspberry Port Sauce

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Raspberry Port Sauce

April 12, 2018 by Elizabeth

This succulent, crispy-skinned duck breast is seasoned with cinnamon and demerara sugar and is served with a simple port reduction sauce with raspberries. In collaboration with Just a Splash. My husband, truth be told, doesn’t cook very often, but when he does it’s always something impressive, like sirloin steak (he makes the best steaks), coq …

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Num Noms-inspired Easter Chocolate Bark

Num Noms-Inspired Easter Chocolate Bark

March 30, 2018 by Elizabeth

A recipe & giveaway celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Happy Easter weekend everyone! This week, in the lead up to the holidays, my children have been getting creative in the kitchen, celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Num Noms, for those of you not in the know, are these adorable …

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Tariette: a Plateful of Provence Art-de-Vivre

March 2, 2018 by Elizabeth

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 …

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Apple and Ginger Muffins with Cider Frosting

Apple and Ginger Muffins with Cider Frosting

March 1, 2018 by Elizabeth

A St. David’s Day recipe in collaboration with Food & Drink Wales. Happy Dydd Gwyl Dewi- St David’s Day! St. David is the patron saint of Wales who, during his lifetime in the 6th century AD, founded around twelve monasteries, including the Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire.  …

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