 Figs grown in Berri, SA, by Mr and Mrs Di Cerbo, who sell them at the Capital Region Farmer's Market In my kitchen this month are some superb figs purchased from Guiseppe and Magdalena di Cerbo, who travel to Canberra from Berri every Saturday to sell their fresh produce. Peter and I enjoy eating them fresh from the hand, as they are so good, they never seem to last long enough to make it into my cooking! Also in my kitchen are heirloom tomatoes from Dominic and Mareeta Torcaso, who sell produce from their property at Myrtleford in Victoria at the Capital Region Farmer's Markets. Dominic told me this variety of tomatoes were originally grown by his father. They taste the way tomatoes should... and they really are that bright colour (I haven't fiddled with the photo!).  Heirloom tomatoes from Dominic Torcaso Also in my kitchen... Goat curd from Woodside Cheese Wrights in the Adelaide Hills, bought locally to my great joy!  Some icy pop makers so for creating yummy things to cool us down in the hot weather  Queensland blue pumpkin seeds, which I must now save until next season. I'm dying to grow my own.  Sourdough bread from the Capital Region Farmer's Market My friends and fellow bloggers, Celia (Fig Jam and Lime Cordial) and Rachel (The Food Sage), had a fun time baking sour dough recently. Rachel has written about it here.  Sweet little plums from a seller at the Capital Region Farmer's Market, perfect for snack time!  And finally, a poster made from an old sign in a cafe at the Fyshwick Markets. Suits my philosophy! In My Kitchen is a series hosted by my friend and fellow cook and food blogger, Celia. Food bloggers from around the world share the good things in their kitchen each month. Not only is it fun, the project gives us an interesting perspective on seasonal produce, ingredients, cooking styles, kitchen gadgets and knick-knacks across the globe. Make sure you pop in and say hello. Now tell me, what's fresh and cooking in your kitchen this month?
32 Comments
9/2/2013 12:40:49 pm
Oh your heirloom tomatoes and sourdough bread look so scrumptious!
Lizzy
9/2/2013 03:16:44 pm
Thank you Laura, they combine beautifully with olive oil and basil for bruschetta!
Lizzy
9/2/2013 04:15:01 pm
Hi Celia! The goat's cheese is fine indeed! I first tasted it many years ago on a visit to SA for Tasting Australia. So pleased to find it locally! I had some Decor versions of the ice cream thingeys, but must have left them with my ex husband. Not sure why, darned sure he will not use them! ; D
Lizzy
9/2/2013 05:46:46 pm
Thank you Tandy. We have a watermelon AND a rockmelon growing, yippee! 9/2/2013 08:15:09 pm
Hello Lizzy! Lovely things in your kitchen as usual and your photos are beautiful. I adore Woodside Goat Curd when I am lucky enough to get my hands on it...it is incredible isn't it? The photo of those figs could be a piece of art! Thank you for the kind Facebook share too.
Lizzy
10/2/2013 06:41:54 am
Hi Jane! Woodside is amazingly good... I don't always see it here in Canberra. Thank you for your kind words about the figs... they were so delicious! My pleasure re FB ; D 9/2/2013 10:05:59 pm
Figs have been a bit quiet until this week at the markets! I eat them fresh from the hand-I can eat far too many of them too ;)
Lizzy
10/2/2013 06:51:36 am
Hi Lorraine, they've been at our markets for a few weeks now, but being highly perishable, they were sometimes almost cooked in the extreme heat! They are so yummy, aren't they!
Lizzy
10/2/2013 06:51:51 am
Hi Glenda, I'm working on it! ; D
Lizzy
10/2/2013 05:58:48 pm
So do I, Sandy ; ) 10/2/2013 10:33:54 am
Hi Liz, We bought some of those figs from the Berri folk too. Aren't they yummy?! (Although I can't wait till my own black genoa figs are ready - I do think they're the best variety of all.) Love the old poster!
Lizzy
10/2/2013 05:59:49 pm
Hi there... I have ONE little fig on my potted fig tree. Not sure which fig is the black genoa and which is the white... both are healthy and happy so far! The old poster was a tin one at the Mart Deli, from memory. I thought it was great! 10/2/2013 02:27:52 pm
Some lovelies there for sure Lizzy! Real tomatoes are amazing aren't they, and bear no resemblence to the tough greeny balls that are on the supermarket shelves most of the year. Love the figs and goats cheese too- I would cut a fig in half and sandwich it back together with a bit chunk of the cheese inside it- yummo!
Lizzy
10/2/2013 06:00:35 pm
Now that sounds like a good plan, Bec! Hmmmm must do that next time. Figs and goat curd, heaven on a plate. ; D 10/2/2013 06:54:08 pm
Wish my figs were as perfect as yours.
Lizzy
10/2/2013 07:10:52 pm
Oh Mandy, these figs were grown by some wonderful people. But if only I could show you their figs from a few weeks ago, spoiled in their beauty by 42 degree heat here in Canberra. Still delicious to eat, though! 10/2/2013 08:17:42 pm
I've never seen figs that colour before. I adore figs and rarely do any more than scoff them quickly before the rest of the family discover we have some. I never get as far as cooking them, though I do enjoy them with yoghurt, bananas and a drizzle of honey.
Lizzy
11/2/2013 06:25:25 am
Dear Anne, really? Wow... they are delicious, although I do love the black genoa figs too. The way you eat them with yoghurt, honey and bananas sounds yummy. 11/2/2013 06:22:36 am
You take really good photos!
Lizzy
11/2/2013 06:26:31 am
Hello Heidiannie... thank you very much! ; D I too enjoy a nice cup of tea at the right moment.... but in the morning, coffee definitely. Thank you for stopping by. 11/2/2013 02:24:15 pm
so lunch has been a slice or two of that lovely bread, generous slices of those juicy tomatoes and a fat smear of the goat's curd! yum.
Lizzy
11/2/2013 05:42:57 pm
Sort of.... the cheese has been fantastic on our salads... the bread and tomatoes, with basil, for bruschetta! ; D
Lizzy
12/2/2013 06:34:02 am
Hello Azita, I too am happy to have found your blog, quite by accident when I was trying to find a name for my Persian limon drink! The sour dough was bought at the local farmer's market, but I am working with Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial to try baking my own with Celia's starter, as soon as I can find time! The figs are sublime. And thank you so much for your kind words.
Lizzy
13/2/2013 05:53:12 am
Thank you, El. ; ) 13/2/2013 01:42:11 pm
Wow Lizzy, those figs and tomatoes look gorgeous. Will have to make sure my next Canberra visit involves a Saturday market trip! Lovely!
Lizzy
15/2/2013 11:40:09 am
OH, Mrs M, if you are coming to Canberra, please make sure you let me know. I'd love to catch up for coffee and a chat! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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