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Orkney and Shetland
North Atlantic fish, beef, bere bannocks and reestit mutton
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Northern isles cooking with Norse roots: cured mutton, oats and bere meal, and some of the best beef and shellfish in Britain.
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Northern Isles Home CookingEveryday cooking in Orkney and Shetland kitchens.8 recipes
Orkney Food TraditionsBere meal baking, Orkney beef and lamb, clapshot and island dairy.5 recipes
Shetland Food TraditionsReestit mutton, bannocks, herring and the food of Shetland crofts and boats.6 recipes
Northern Isles Seafood & Smoked FishHaddock, herring, mackerel and salt fish from the northern waters.5 recipes
Bere, Oat & Barley TraditionsBaking with bere meal and oats, the old grains of the Northern Isles.2 recipes
Island Lamb & Mutton TraditionsNative island sheep, preserved mutton and slow-cooked lamb.3 recipes
Northern Isles BakingBannocks, broonies, biscuits and tea-time baking from Orkney and Shetland.3 recipes
Northern Isles Heritage RecipesDocumented Orkney and Shetland dishes still cooked on the islands.3 recipesTraditional dishes
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