Never has the Danish term Hygge been more relevant as the weather turns colder by the day and our need to hunker down and embrace cosy jumpers and woolly blankets increases. Hygge also covers the need of shelter and have the feeling of safety. This has been all to evident for us as the beach hut was broken into again – twice in as many weeks. Getting upset and…
Cocktails, friends, laughter and good food; that's the makings for a good time for me. I like everything simple and easy so I'm not the stressy one at a party. (more…)
As we say farewell to summer and get up close and personal with autumn we can all grab moments where we can stay outside for as long as possible before those chilly nights are here to stay. (more…)
Summer is dancing provocatively too close to autumn lately and we are all noticing the end of the season. I like autumn but only when it’s the end of September; I’m not too friendly with it in August when I can smell it fast approaching. This cocktail is a salute to all things late summer, which embraces the blackberry staining of your fingers as you muddle them together, the smell…
Summer afternoons that turn into late nights once the sunset starts to do that hypnotic thing which encourages you to make a party of it. Those of you who festival will know that hour; you’re happy and relaxed from a great day with good friends, giggled way more than you usually do and eaten delicious food and can’t see why you don’t do this ALL the time. This is the…
At the beach hut I cook on a camping stove. We don't have any electricity at the hut and no running water. It's basic but that doesn't mean that what cook or drink at the hut has to be basic. I like coffee to be strong and full of flavour. Don't get me wrong I'm no coffee snob, instant has it's place with me but the fun of making coffee…
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.
