Some people take their Baileys straight up, some add it to their coffee, the Flat White Martini takes it a stage further. Oh boy. Once you dabbled with this recipe from Baileys, you'll be whipping out your cocktail shaker at the drop of a hat. (more…)
Christmas is around the corner and if your house is party central or you just want to stash away some special somethings for the Christmas cupboard then here's a liqueur that you can make now and will be ready in time for the big day or the other one the week later. You'll just about have enough time but there's not hanging about. (more…)
Some people find whale music soothing or even panpipes but for me one of the most soothing sounds is ice crashing around in a cocktail shaker as its thoroughly shaken. Of course, our kids laughing and the sound of waves lapping the shore in front of our beach hut are priority number one sounds but it's that decadent moment that you have allowed for yourself to indulge in a face numbing cocktail…
Although I own over 350 books, I always want more. I know, I know it’s a silly notion. You think I’m addicted, don’t you? When magazine.co.uk contacted me to become part of their blogger network I jumped at the opportunity to receive the Jamie magazine delivered to my home every month. It’s like a monthly cookbook just for me! (more…)
Summer’s coming to an end and we’ve had a hell of a lot of fun. We haven’t finished with summer yet as we have an action packed September to enjoy first but autumn is definitely sharpening its elbows as it nudging its way in. (more…)
We held a birthday lunch at our beach hut for my sister who celebrated a big birthday recently and rather than focus on the number, I wanted to focus on the girl. (more…)
My name is Elinor Hill, aka "Beach Hut Cook". I am lucky enough to live by the sea, and I spend a ridiculous amount of time there in our beach hut. I love cooking simple and tasty food for my family, often down the hut or carefully transported to it. There is nothing better than a feast by the sea with the odd cocktail or two thrown in. For me: it’s as good as it gets.
