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All Manner of Sweet Things

Chocolate Pistachio Cake

January 4, 2013 by Elizabeth Atia

This month I am hosting Turquoise Lemons’ No Waste Food Challenge, where each month we’re asked to share recipes which use up leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste. I chose mashed potatoes, as I always make far too much.

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Chocolate Colettes with Vodka Chilli Truffle Fudge

January 2, 2013 by Elizabeth Atia

It’s January, with the New Year bringing in new possibilities and opportunities. In Shetland it also means Up Helly Aa! Shetland is the home to Europe’s largest fire festival – the annual Up Helly Aa is held in Lerwick on the last Tuesday of January.

Read moreChocolate Colettes with Vodka Chilli Truffle Fudge

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

December 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

It was yet another cold, dark, dreary day here in Shetland on this, the last day of 2012. It was pouring down with rain and the children are on their school holidays and were desperately needing entertained. What to do?

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Chocolate & Chestnut Torte

December 25, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for a very long time, ever since I tore the recipe out of one of those supermarket magazine Christmas features years ago. I can’t tell you which supermarket it was because since I’ve lived on this island one supermarket in particular has changed hands four times, so it’s either a recipe by …

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Shetland Pepperkakehus

December 22, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

Making a gingerbread house has always been on my Christmas to-do list, but I’ve never mustered up the courage to try it until this year.

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Sjokoladekuler (Chocolate Balls)

December 10, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

The OH fondly remembers these sweets from his childhood in Norway (when they didn’t have as politically correct a name!) We’re quite fond of them too and they whip up in no time at all. No cooking required.

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Cherry Pound Cake with Rose Swirl Frosting

November 30, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

This cherry pound cake recipe comes all the way from Cape Breton Island in Canada. Mrs. Pyke submitted it to a recipe collection printed in a little booklet by the folk who attend the Glenview Campground in the summer months.

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Bestemor’s Kransekake

November 26, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

My partner is half Norwegian and remembers, quite fondly, having Kransekake at Christmas-time when he was a child growing up in Norway. His mother (Bestemor – Norwegian for Grandmother) gave me her recipe

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Pepperkaker

November 26, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

These delightful Norwegian gingersnaps are incredibly moreish and always remind the OH of his grandmother while growing up in Norway. They also make perfect little gifts for friends and neighbours, instead of sending out Christmas cards (I never really understood the point of Christmas cards – I’d much prefer a visit and food instead!). Please note: 1 …

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Sunflower Seed Cookies

May 7, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

These cookies are just wonderful. Crisp, buttery morsels of awesomeness.

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Easter Eggcupcakes

April 18, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

This year I made Easter eggcupcakes for my children. They loved them!

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Pirate Ship Birthday Cake

March 3, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

I made this Pirate ship birthday cake for my youngest’s 3rd birthday. 

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Clara’s Arizona Devil’s Food Cake

March 3, 2012 by Elizabeth Atia

I don’t know where this recipe came from, but it’s the first chocolate cake recipe I ever started making on my very own when I was a wee thing. As you can see from the state of my old recipe book I made it quite a lot (or perhaps just very messily!).

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