Winter sun is low and dazzling and when it warms up the day for just a few precious hours, it can lift us all from the light limiting winter days. It’s this golden light that I chase and cooking outside cements my happiness especially when it’s with, and feeding, those I love. I found a local wood that we’ve not visited before, a little inland but not far, that has…
You will see this was made at our beach hut when it was situated in its usual place on the beach just a short walk from our house. (more…)
Tilda Rice has launched a new item to their ready-made range called Aromatic Spices. Made with deliciously light and slender Basmati grains infused with fragrant spices. (more…)
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated with parties, festivals and delicious food and drink and unlike its ghoulish title, it’s to celebrate those loved ones no longer with us but very much still alive in our hearts and minds. (more…)
I will be honest with you, I’ve been in a strange place lately not sure if Beach Hut Cook was my thing. I know silly right? (more…)
Cooking and eating outside is crazy, silly but always fun and makes a meal into a feast. The food doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated and in fact easier the better for the cook and guests alike because the more time doing the eating, chatting and laughing; the more time everyone is happy. Who wants a frazzled unhappy cook at the party? No one. (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.
