The weather here in Shetland has been a bit disconcerting of late. We’ve encountered -over the course of several disconcerting meteorological events- snow and sleet at seriously pout-inducing frequency. “But it’s spring” I proclaim in outrage, and Buddy scoffs. So this weekend I’m bringing on the sunshine with some the sunny flavours of the tropics […]
Tag: no refined sugar
How to make honey sweetened jam
Ever since making my first batch of honey sweetened cranberry sauce a couple of years ago I’ve been quite intrigued by the making of preserves and jam, though I’ve actually experimented with it very little. I’ve made various varieties of curd, fruit butter (which is one of my favourite things in the world)and compote, but […]
Vegan Passion Fruit Chocolate Delice
Happy Valentine’s Day!! In my view, Valentine’s Day is a bit corny, a bit cheesy, and because of these factors… fun! Really, what fun is life without a little bit of over-the-top sentimentality. And what better to celebrate such an occasion than with Vegan Passion Fruit Chocolate Delice! There was a time when I would […]
Sweet potato banana chocolate muffins
The other day I made sweet potato banana chocolate muffins, and I think they might be my new favourite. Notice that I’m calling them sweet potato banana chocolate muffins. This is a big deal (in an internal battle of semantic certainty kind of a sense). I have always been a fervent stalwart of team “yam” […]
Mixed berry crumble with ricotta vanilla cream
Well, it’s Saturday, and the final day of January. There’s only one thing for it; mixed berry crumble with ricotta vanilla cream! I’m kind of excited that January’s over. It’s been an odd sort of start to the year, seeing the loss of several inspirational artists, and it seems like it’s been a difficult month […]
Chestnut flour chocolate hazelnut biscotti
Last year at Christmas I found this recipe for a cake made with chestnut puree and chocolate. At the time chestnuts were not something that I often had at all, in fact I don’t know when the last time I’d had one would have been prior to that. In the picture the cake looked nice […]
Spelt apple carrot muffins
It is a beautiful morning here in Shetland. The sun is shining, the hills are glittering white with frost. The air is clear and the blue sky is streaked with wisps of feathery clouds. A magnificent morning to start the week, and what better to accompany such a lovely Monday but some beautiful spelt apple […]
Banana chocolate bread pudding
Today feels a little blue. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful still, crisp winter’s day, but yesterday’s news of the death of David Bowie is still weighing on my mind. When I think about it logically, I can see that it’s all a bit silly to be sad about the death of someone […]
Spelt scones and cranberry clementine curd
Happy New Year!!! I hope you’ve all had a happy and healthy Christmas, and a joyous night last night. My New Year this year was lovely. Our celebration was quiet and special, and for me the moment led mto some very cathartic reflection. For the past few years I’ve been increasingly veering away from New […]
Squash and rye gingerbread
Well, I’ve saved the best for last. This will be my last post before Christmas, and the piece de resistance of my Christmas recipes? Squash and rye gingerbread. Gingerbread is glorious and has traditionally been associated with Christmas in one form or another in many cultures, particularly in Europe and Scandinavia. Some historians think it […]