A sliced golden loaf cake, the top covered in snowy white shredded coconut, a bite missing from one of the slices.

Pineapple coconut whole wheat cake

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 […]

Bread topped with glossy dark burgundy jam.

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]