Re-printed by Birlinn Ltd, from the original edition first published in 2002, our book boasts a fresh new cover design and is available only in paperback. It can be purchased in all good book shops throughout Scotland or alternatively direct from us, signed by Shirley Spear herself.

To place your order simply phone us on +44 (0)1470 511258, or use the e-mail form on the Contact Us page of this website. We will require your payment details, as well as a delivery address. Price per book £16.99 plus postage and packing £4.99 for delivery in the UK.

Shirley Spear is Chef/Patronne of her acclaimed Isle of Skye Restaurant, The Three Chimneys, which was voted 28th in the Restaurant Magazine's 'definitive list' of the World's Top 50 Restaurants in 2002. Acknowledged in her time, as one of Scotland's leading Chefs, Shirley has since appointed Michael Smith as her Head Chef. She has become acknowledged as a "food ambassador" for Scotland and remains a passionate champion of all Scottish food and cooking. She is particularly interested in Scotland's wonderful culinary heritage, often being asked to write on the subject, or speak at public events.

Ingredients of Shirley's book include...

• A collection of culinary essays about Scottish food and all related ingredients that influenced her style of cooking.
• Featuring many favourite, "classic" recipes from The Three Chimneys kitchen, highlighting traditional ingredients.
• Personal reflections on 18 years of her family life in Skye, whilst actively creating and running a world famous restaurant in a remote, rural area of the North West Highlands of Scotland
• Over 100 evocative images by Alan Donaldson - One of Scotland's finest photographers. Visit Alan's website for limited edition prints at www.alandonaldson.co.uk