For my birthday, I wanted a whole day at the beach hut: breakfast, lunch and dinner. I didn’t mind cooking but I wanted a campfire dinner. That’s what I requested when my family asked me. I know, feeding a crowd on my birthday, crazy hey? Well not for me, I find it relaxing and I love feeding people and if you throw in an open fire then I’m complete. I…
Sometimes the weather at the beach hut can be a bit hit and miss: either too cold, too windy, too sunny but strange when it happens all at the same time in the space of 30 minutes. That's exactly how it was at lunchtime a couple of days ago. My husband was working from home and I asked him to join me at the beach hut for lunch. Luckily we…
Unexpected sunshine makes everyone happy, even the grumpiest of us. It makes us feel positive and ready to tackle those long put-off tasks like the garden, finishing off the decorating and swapping energy supplier. Ok swapping energy supplier was a total lie but you get my thinking. We've been busy making Summer holiday plans, searching for new places to camp and places to visit in London. Some suggestions might happen…
Weekends are for relaxing, spending time with family and friends, perhaps doing the odd job on the house/garden but mostly for taking a pause. That pause can be over good food. And that good food can be anything from fancy to simple as long as it's something you like, something that makes you feel special. (more…)
The days are getting longer and Spring is starting to whisper promises, which makes me happy as I’ve been waiting for a gap in the weather so I can head out to the beach and get cooking. (more…)
With the festivities behind us and ready to embrace the long run up to summer, I'm ready for something new, something fresh and exciting. I start announcing "let's have everyone round and cook something different" which is usually met with a slow okay from my family. Tripod cooking. Then that crazy plan doesn't seem so silly now, does it? (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.
