It seems like just the other day that Peter and I were enjoying our summer holidays, discussing our plans for retirement at the end of 2013 and wondering whether the year would pass quickly or slowly. Well, here we are well into April, an icy wind is blowing outdoors bringing a change in the seasons... and haven't the months just flown past! There are fresh apples in my kitchen this month, together with an assortment of Autumn leaves that bring warm colours into the house. I've been feeling unwell for a little while, so I treated myself to these Gerberas, a flower that my lovely CEO, Jane, often shares around in our office at work. The colours are so cheerful, one cannot help but feel brighter by their presence. 
In my kitchen are Autumn pears, fresh from the Capital Region Farmer's Market, just down the road from our home. 
In my kitchen are just a few of the books I found at Lifeline's Autumn Book Fair. I paid between $2.00-4.00 for each one and, with all monies raised going to help such a wonderful charity, I was only too happy to fill my 'granny' shopping trolley! 
Also in my kitchen are Moorish Harira and Harissa from Spice Bazaar, one of the little goodies that my Peter brought home from an interstate trip. We are looking forward to cooking with these fragrant ingredients! 
And lastly, in my kitchen is a range of very interesting gourmet salts from The Mushroom Man, Marco Marinelli, who knows how much I love cooking with his wild mushroom and black garlic salt, so he very kindly sent me these to road test. You will find The Mushroom Man at Adelaide's Central Market, but you can also shop for his products online. 
Celia, at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial hosts a monthly series titled In My Kitchen, where you can meet food enthusiasts, cooks and bloggers from all around the world. Pop in and visit, say hello to Celia, and a whole bunch of other inspiring people who regularly join in.
So, tell me, what's cooking in your kitchen in your part of the world this month? 19/4/2013 12:41:54 pm
Hi Liz, Love your autumn-inspired post! The spices and salt look so enticing, and I recognise a few of the food books you bought. I think you're well on the way to having a cookbook collection as big as mine. (Maurie bought me gerberas this week too!)
Lizzy
19/4/2013 12:47:23 pm
Hi Christine... thank you very much. Some of the books were once owned by our mutual colleague, Mary Brander! My study floor is spilling over with books (to my delight) but I think my next purchase will be more bookshelves ; )
Lizzy
19/4/2013 01:02:52 pm
Noice! I am slowly working my way through them! There's a pile on my bedroom floor too. Thanks for stopping by ; ) 19/4/2013 10:54:50 pm
I'm in love with your books! it doesn't look like Autumn up here yet :)
Lizzy
19/4/2013 11:00:21 pm
Maureen, thank you... do you have the Lifeline Book Fair out your way? It's quite chilly here! ; ) 20/4/2013 01:26:23 pm
Time marches on relentlessly. It will soon be December!. love the salts and would love to try your Harira spice. I try to stay clear of anywhere i might find any more books. I have so many that there is also a pile as high as my bed , beside my bed. Sad to hear you are not feeling well
Lizzy
20/4/2013 01:31:55 pm
Hello there.... it will indeed, we will be xmas shopping soon! I cannot help myself with books... but I guess I should draw the line at some stage ; ) Thank you for your kind wishes xo 20/4/2013 02:31:39 pm
Oh I do agree, the year is just flying by as usual!! I don't know where time goes anymore.
Lizzy
21/4/2013 09:42:52 am
Hello there... thanks so much, will keep you posted. 20/4/2013 05:48:01 pm
What a bargain those books are! Gerberas are so pretty, you can't help but smile when you have them around the house!
Lizzy
21/4/2013 09:43:04 am
Aren't they... ; ) 20/4/2013 11:35:02 pm
As you know we in the UK are just gearing up for our turn at being warm so it is making me smile that you all are getting excited about fall produce :D Enjoy the cooler weather after another record-breaking summer. Love gerberas! I miss seeing them growing in the garden. Only an imported cut flower here
Lizzy
21/4/2013 09:43:41 am
Hi Kellie... yup, we're in for zero degrees later this week. Have a wonderful warm week! 21/4/2013 02:02:19 am
Such lovely autumn treats! I have one of the Mushroom Man salts and simply adore it. I hope you're feeling better :)
Lizzy
21/4/2013 09:44:03 am
Hi JJ... Marco's products are really tasty, aren't they! 21/4/2013 10:07:16 am
Your photos are wonderful, so clear and beautiful. I could almost pick that pear off the screen. Love the look of those salts, especially the black salt. GG
Lizzy
21/4/2013 08:08:26 pm
Thanks so very much! The salts are really really tasty! 21/4/2013 01:02:38 pm
Ooh truffle and black garlic salt! You certainly have some yummies there Lizzie. I hope you're feeling better, and those gerberas are perfect for cheering-you-up aren't they?
Lizzy
21/4/2013 08:09:01 pm
Hi Bec... you can get those online via The Mushroom Man. Time will tell with this thing that's going on. Thanks for the best wishes xo 21/4/2013 01:37:56 pm
Hello Lizzy. So much autumn goodness and colour in your post. I have the same Harissa that I bought at the Adelaide Central Market some time ago. Delicious isn't it? I love a man who buys spice as a gift!
Lizzy
21/4/2013 08:09:31 pm
Hi Jane... thank you! I have yet to try it... Peter only just brought them home recently. Happy cooking. 21/4/2013 02:26:11 pm
great autumn haul of books, lizzy, just perfect for curling up with now the weather is turning cooler!
Lizzy
21/4/2013 08:09:47 pm
OOooh, hold the bus, I'm coming for dinner!
Lizzy
21/4/2013 08:10:05 pm
Hello Glenda... it is indeed! ; ) 21/4/2013 10:24:10 pm
What a fantastic array of goodies you have Lizzy! I'm looking forward to pears although at the moment, I'm devouring the last of the figs while they're around :)
Lizzy
23/4/2013 10:49:59 pm
LOL... were we separated at birth?! I stuffed myself on figs for the last few weeks! ; D 22/4/2013 05:39:49 pm
Your gerberas are so pretty and bright, I love them! And that stack of books looks perfect to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon.
Lizzy
23/4/2013 10:50:22 pm
Thanks Laura... cheerful, aren't they! Love my books xo
Lizzy
23/4/2013 10:50:53 pm
Hello there Azita... isn't it marvellous how the earth spins and we take take turns to enjoy the sunshine! Lizzy, hasn't the year flown! I hope you're feeling better darling, and that the gerberas have brought you lots of cheer! The Autumn fruits are all looking lovely, and your Pete is softer than mine - he's nearly banned all new cookbooks in the house because we've run out of bookshelves! :) xx
Lizzy
23/4/2013 10:52:08 pm
Hi love... it has indeed... crap, at this rate we will be blogging Christmas recipes before we know it! Marginally better Celia... 10 May x-ray will reveal more. My Peter keeps showing me bookshelves on sale at a store near his office xox
Lizzy
2/5/2013 02:13:10 pm
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