Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
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, …
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 …
Earlier this summer we received a complementary butchery order from Swaledale Online Butcher’s, a strictly whole-carcass butcher dedicated to supplying exceptional native rare breed meat. This is what we thought… Meat: little, but better There is much debate about eating meat. In my decade of food blogging, I’ve seen a rise in vegetarianism and veganism …
The Paper Bag Co., phone photographer Matt Inwood and stylist Sophie Purser have teamed up to create The Foodie Bag – the ideal starter food photography set for amateur Instagram foodies. Find out what we thought of our complimentary review sample… #TheFoodieBag for Instagram If you’ve got a love for food and a passion for …
Bathtub Gin® (n): 1. copper pot-distilled gin is made with juniper, coriander and other fragrant botanicals which is then double-infused with a further six fresh botanicals. 2. Any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions.
The Food Bible by Judith Wills is the ultimate reference book for food and your health. The first edition, published over 20 years ago, sold over 300,000 copies and this January a new, revised paperback edition has been released by White Owl, an imprint of Pen and Sword Books.
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 …
It’s toes-in-the-sand time, and Craft Gin Club has curated a gin box for the perfect beach day (or for lounging on the patio in the sun under a cherry tree!). Here’s what we thought… Fun in the sun I don’t know about you, but I’ve been loving the sunny summery weather we’ve been having lately! …
Suze Walker is a certified Medical Herbalist who gained her First Class BSc (Honours) from Napier University in 2012. She is registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the UK’s leading regulating body for Medical Herbalists. She runs herbal medicine clinics from her home in Shetland, and in 2018, she launched Island Botanicals, Shetland’s …
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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 …
Tinsel Teas are a set of festive teas from Adagio which include 6 mini adorably illustrated tins – perfect for stocking stuffers! They all have very unique festive flavours and special sprinkles and even some marshmallows! You can win a set (plus more!) if you enter our giveaway below! I’m so excited to be sharing …
There are hampers and then there are Cartwright & Butler luxury hampers. Their most popular products will leave any lucky recipient feeling very, very spoilt. What more could you want from a gift? #CandBwrappedup Cartwright & Butler very kindly sent us a hand-picked luxury Christmas Hamper this year for us to try. I tell you, …
Personalised photo canvases are an excellent way to preserve the most beautiful of memories. I’ve teamed up with Colorland, makers of personalised photo gifts, to show you just how easy it is to have your photographs printed on a canvas. Use the exclusive discount code KITCHEN799 to buy a 40×30 cm canvas for only £7.99 …
Amazon is working with fantastic artisans to showcase the importance of handmade gifts at Christmas. Amazon Handmade is a store within Amazon.co.uk where Artisans sell their handcrafted goods; browse their extensive selection of gifts for her, him, the host and kids/baby. #ad #ahandmadechristmas #amazonhandmade #countdowntochristmas #madeforyou #craftychristmas One of my favourite things about the festive period …
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 …
Hand-distilled on Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland Islands, Shetland Reel Filska Gin is being exclusively launched through the Craft Gin Club this month! It won’t be widely available until early 2019! I am so silly excited to be sharing this with you! Today, my postie (Gordon, bless his cotton socks for working so hard …
The Eufy RoboVac 11 is Amazon’s best-selling, best-rated and best-valued robotic vacuum. We were sent one for review purposes. Find out what we thought below, and grab your exclusive discount code too! I don’t mind blowing my own trumpet here, but I can be pretty good at some things. Housework is not one of these things. …
Neutral 0% is the number one sensitive skincare brand in Scandinavia, with a range of products designed especially for sensitive skin that will still get the cleaning job done. In this post, we review two of their laundry products. Have you ever heard of dermatographia? The word means ‘skin writing’ (aka dermographism and dermatographic urticaria) and I’ve …
Situated in the former Customs House at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour, the recently renovated Silver Darling has a seasonal menu created to embrace their unique location and to showcase the very best in Scottish food. In collaboration with Visit Aberdeenshire. The Silver Darling restaurant is situated in the old Customs House at the mouth …
