We’re almost at the end of 2018 and I’ve been reflecting – it’s been a busy year for A Highland Blend, with lots of travel and foodie adventures that I’ve enjoyed, both at home and further afield. It was hard to whittle them down but here are 10 of my favourite experiences of the year!
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Portskerra Harbour – off the beaten track
We took another trip off the beaten track recently, one on of those days where the weather was unexpectedly better than forecast. After a trip round the county showing family well known spots like Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Dunnet Beach, we headed west into Sutherland, and ended up at Portskerra Harbour!
Perfecting Homemade Pizza Dough
Homemade pizza is one of my favourite things to make at a weekend. Once the dough ingredients have been combined and sufficiently kneaded, a long slow prove over a Sunday afternoon gives us a delicious and easy dinner to set us up for another week. It’s also a great meal which is healthier, and cheaper…
Festive Leftovers
In the Barrie household, we have a bit of a tradition going on with regards to Christmas lunch/dinner. We alternate “traditional turkey” with another meat and/or theme altogether (although I do insist that brussel sprouts are incorporated into the meal somehow)!
Moray Exploration: Lossiemouth and Elgin
It’s been a while since Mr B and I got out for a usual Friday walk and lunch due to being a bit busy before we went on holiday. We’ve been in Inverness for two years now, and we’ve only really been as far east as Nairn or Culbin for a walk. We fancied a bracing walk…
Holidays are coming…and the cupboards are getting bare
We are heading off on our holidays next week, so we are trying to use up our food stock as much as possible. Tonight’s dinner was pizza – using a packet base mix from Tesco, and a salad using up the last dregs of good leaves and other random things left in the fridge (nectarine,…
