We’re Getting Into Blue Zone Eating This Month!

We’re getting into Blue Zone eating this month, with the deliciously distinctive local food of “Eat Like a Sardinian”

Greetings all, from Thurso – the northern-most town in Scotland!

I’m going to keep this short, sharp, and shiny this month as I’m on the road again. I’m writing this from my bed in accommodation in the grounds of The Castle of Mey, just out of Thurso.

This castle was purchased as a dilapidated wreck by the Queen Mother in the the early 1950s, after the king had died, her daughter had ascended to the throne, and she found herself out of a job and in need of a project. From here I’m heading even further north to the Orkneys – an ancient place, full of World Heritage Neolithic sites, that has fascinated me for some time.

I may get around to doing a post on my current trip if anyone is keen – just drop a comment if you want more!

I’m really excited about this month’s Lambs’ Ears Cookbook Club selection. We’ll be getting into “Blue Zone” eating in October, with Eat Like a Sardinian by Francesco Mattana. This is seriously regional food, distinct to the Blue Zone”of Sardinia where the locals tend to live longer, and – even more locally – distinct to the smaller areas of the island itself. It’s food that many of us will be familiar with, but with interesting regional twists. I really hope that a few of you manage to get a copy and explore it – it’s lovely.

The Food focus for October

Our flavour focus this month is Lemon Myrtle – something that is perfect for all of the fresh, spring dishes that we’ve been so eager to get into, after months of hearty, rib-sticking comfort food. It’s an indigenous herb that will be easy to source from the major supermarkets in either fresh or dried form, and it’s lemony flavour with a hint of spice makes it hugely versatile for all kinds of dishes. Lemon Myrtle goes equally well in marinades and dressings, as a flavour bomb to enhance seafood and poultry, and is divine in desserts and all kinds of baking.

Remind me – what did we cook in September?

We’ve been cooking vegetables – spring and others – for the month of September and you have certainly being showing up with the goods. I’ve been getting quite hungry looking at some of the amazing dishes that have been shared, especially while I’ve been travelling. Why is it that veggies seem to take such a back seat for tourists? Anyway, check out some of the dishes that our members have been sharing, and head to our Facebook group to look at more.

 

A Heads-up for November

November in Australia is when the weather generally starts warming up, and while we can still be getting into Blue Zone Eating, we will also start thinking about getting back outside to cook, so our cookbook focus will be on barbecues. One barbecue that has been warmly embraced by Australians is the Weber – I’d lay money on the fact that most, if not all, of the members here have some kind of Weber lurking under the verandah somewhere.

A couple of months ago a brand new Weber cookbook, Weber’s Ultimate Aussie Barbecue, by Laura Romeo was released. It’s got 120 triple-tested new, interesting, and truly delicious recipes that are going to absolutely change your summer barbecue menus. This cookbook will become your new barbecue bible, and covers a delicious range of meat, poultry, veggie based dishes. You’ve got plenty of time to hunt it down, so check it out!

In the meantime, it’s time to start getting into Blue Zone food, as we Eat Like a Sardinian and enjoy the flavours and health benefits of this fresh and flavoursome cuisine.

IF YOU HAVEN’T JOINED THE LAMBS EARS COOKBOOK CLUB YET, YOU WILL FIND ALL THE DETAILS HERE.

HERE’S HOW 2026 IS SHAPING UP SO FAR

Our whole-year cookbook selection is any of  The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater

October – Eat Like a Sardinian by Francesco Mattana
September – Vegetarian and veggie recipes from your own cookbooks
August – You Had Me at Cake by Emelia Jackson
July – any recipes by Valli Little
June – Tender by Lucy Tweed
May – Home Food by Elizabeth Hewson
April – Any ONE cookbook from your own collection
March – The Actually Delicious One Pot Cookbook by Poppy Cooks
February – Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt by Donna Hay
January – Salata by Michael Mantissas and Kristy Frawley

Please note, this post contains links to online Australian bookseller Booktopia. If you purchase via one of my links you will get a great price, and I will get a very small commission.

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