Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
fuel that adventure
Celebrating 180 years with P&O Ferries. The Shetland Islands are a remote island archipelago in the North Sea, 200 miles, as the crow flies, from the Scottish city of Aberdeen. Between 1971 and 2002 P&O Ferries (known then as P&O Scottish Ferries) ran a lifeline service between Aberdeen and Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. This …
In collaboration with Simply Beef & Lamb. This time of year all I want to do is sit curled up on the couch with my favourite patchwork blanket, candles lit, fireplace belting out heat, and spend time with my family. The Shetland Islands, where I live, lie at the same latitude as the southern tip …
Travelling is all fine and dandy, but there’s something to be said for pottering about in the comfort of your own kitchen preparing a meal for your family. It feels like an absolute age since I’ve spent time in the kitchen just pottering, what with working four late afternoon shifts in the week at our …
In collaboration with Schwartz. That’s a recipe title and a half, isn’t it! I’m not going to lie. I actually think this is the best burger recipe I have ever, ever created. Ever. And I’ve made a lot of burgers in my time. I believe a decent beef burger starts with a good quality beef …
In collaboration with Simply Beef and Lamb. As much as I love food and cooking, I do like to balance the time I spend in the kitchen with plenty of time outdoors, enjoying the wonderful ocean playground opportunities my remote island home has to offer, and trying all sorts of new and interesting things. I …
A recipe from the Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers and We Love Maple. When I was 14 our class went on a skiing trip to Montreal, Québec. It was a rather grand adventure for me, and it was the longest road-trip, at that time, that I’d ever taken – a drive all the way …
In collaboration with Lea & Perrins. One of my best kitchen investments has been my slow cooker. It’s perfect for those days when you’re going to be busy and you don’t want to spend too much time faffing about in the kitchen. My favourite dish to make in the slow cooker is roast beef and …
