Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
In collaboration with Love Food Hate Waste. I have a confession to make: I have never meal planned before. Ever. In fact, I’ve previously scoffed at the idea because, well, I like to think I’m a bit too spontaneous for such organization and attention to detail. What if, three days after I’ve planned and shopped …
A Redmond Multicooker recipe. I’m a big fan of French Toast. That slightly crisper outside encasing a creamy custardy interior and the whole thing sprinkled with icing sugar and drizzled with maple syrup. Sugar overload, I know, but for a lazy Sunday morning brunch, this ranks pretty highly. Last weekend I treated my family to …
One recipe for every week in the year! In collaboration with Avis. A Brief History of the Origins of Brunch The word brunch, as we all know, is a portmanteau of the words breakfast and lunch. Did you know what a portmanteau was? I didn’t either until I was researching this topic so I just …
In collaboration with Love Food Hate Waste. Regular readers will know I am a huge supporter of preventing food waste in the home. My No Waste Food Challenge linky is in its fifth year and I am constantly amazed by the creativity of the tips and recipes shared by my blog readers. I am absolutely …
In collaboration with Specially Selected Pork. Here in Shetland, the light makes a rather dramatic return just after Up Helly Aa, Europe’s largest fire festival. All of a sudden it’s not pitch black in the middle of the afternoon and outdoor pursuits can last that little bit longer each day, weather permitting. Despite a recent …
In collaboration with ANA – All Nippon Airways. 一期一会 ‘Ichigo ichie’ is a Japanese cultural concept that literally translates as “one opportunity, one encounter”. This term reminds people to treasure each moment they are in as it will not happen again. Every experience is always once-in-a-lifetime. Even if you meet with the same group of family …
Our family favourite comfort food recipe – this macaroni & cheese recipe is quick and easy to make and comes with an optional crispy topping. In collaboration with Scottish Widows. Making the best of your time What could you do in an hour? Lately I am finding that there just doesn’t seem to be enough …
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 …
