Shetland: Cooking on the Edge of the World

£25 ★★★★ ★

Father and son duo Tom and James Morton have written a fantastic book. Shetland: Cooking on the Edge of the World should be recognised as far more than a simple recipe book as it contains a great deal on the history and culture of Shetland too. The authors convey the information in a humorous and friendly manner, filled with anecdotes and personal stories which is hardly surprising as Tom Morton was once a scriptwriter for the much-loved cartoon strips TheBroons and OorWullie.

There is a huge range of recipes to choose from, ranging from the unusual (how to prepare your own Viking pit feast), via the useful (how to smoke your own fish), to the classic (mutton pie). There are also plenty of gems from The Great British Bake Off finalist James to satisfy any sweet tooth.