My kitchen has been something of a haven for me over the last little while so it's just as well there are plenty of good things to be found. There are Medjool dates on the kitchen bench which I keep meaning to use in a dessert recipe that I am very keen to share with you (and will indeed do so, therefore please stay tuned), however Peter and I keep snacking on them. Fortunately, they're high in fibre and potassium so they must be healthy, no?! Also in my kitchen are these non astringent, crisp fleshed persimmons, which can be sliced and eaten like an apple. We've been harvesting fresh baby bok choy daily from the kitchen garden, and love it in stir fries and also steamed. In my kitchen are freshly picked bay leaves and the sweetest veal osso bucco slices, which I use in my mother's broth recipe, one of my family's favourite comfort foods. Oh, and in Osso Bucco too, so heartwarming at this time of the year. You've got to love a man who knows how to shop. Peter bought this tomato puree for me. Isn't the bottle so sweet?! Our first ever harvest of citrus fruits have pride of place on the kitchen bench. There are lemons, limes and kaffir limes. Anathoth passionfruit curd and lemon curd arrived in the post just this week. Peter has been licking his lips and waiting patiently to taste test these little babies to see if they really do taste 'just like home made'. Watch this space for more. These soft sugar pearls from Queen Fine Foods are a winner, especially for those who have cracked their teeth in the past! And also in my kitchen...There is a spray of orchids delivered to my door as a 'get well' gesture by a very, very sweet friend. Thank you again xox And finally, in my kitchen there is a little treasure chest for those really, really tough times when you feel like screaming at the world 'Why is this happening!?' A very wise woman once told me that it's quite okay to put traumatic life events into a box and close the lid. 'If you ever want to open the lid and peek inside when you feel the time is right, it's okay to do so,' she said. 'But if you never want to do that, then that's quite okay too.' Sage advice, methinks. And it works well too. The lovely 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 others who join in. So tell me dear readers, what's happening in your kitchen and your world this month and how do you deal with tough times and difficult life-changing events?
9/5/2013 11:59:01 pm
Hello Lizzy. Your bok choy & citrus both look absolutely perfect. Your man buys spices and tomato puree...he is a keeper! I look forward to a curd report! Soft sugar pearls are a great idea. Have a lovely weekend in this autumn weather x
Lizzy
10/5/2013 02:43:14 pm
Dear Jane, thank you very much. Peter is INDEED a keeper. I am not sure how I will use the soft sugar pearls, but will give them a try and the curd too. This weather is stunning! Best wishes to you for a happy weekend too xo 10/5/2013 12:04:25 am
The tomato puree is indeed pretty!! Thanks for the look around your ktichen Lizzy :)
Lizzy
10/5/2013 02:43:27 pm
Thanks Lisa, you are most welcome. It’s chaos in my kitchen. I am weight reducing, I am after a whole wheat bread I can live on, hubby is craving fat and sweets and my granddaughter has given up coming over after school and finding treats. Somehow I manage to do a bit of this and that; the most successful project so far has been the weight loss. It will be like this for many months to come so I think I will be needing that box. Just pass it over, I promise to give it back… eventually.
Lizzy
10/5/2013 02:44:11 pm
Oh dear Zsuzsa, well done on the weight loss though! I am happy to share my treasure box... any time xox Yep, gotta love a man who knows what to buy you Lizzy, and tomatoes are the fruit of love! Beautiful dates and bok choy - we didn't plant any but there's one solitary plant growing by itself in the backyard. And I MUST get some limes - yours look wonderful! :) So glad you're feeling a bit better love x
Lizzy
10/5/2013 02:45:04 pm
Ah, that's right, Celia, LOVE APPLES.... the dates are so plump and succulent and the boy choy is doing so well. The citrus is growing in pots and we are overjoyed. I am feeling better, thank you dearest xo 12/5/2013 12:09:51 pm
i would buy that tomato puree just for the sweet labels. in fact, i would buy about half a dozen and when they were empty fill them with own, so i had that lovely design in my pantry! how charming.
Lizzy
13/5/2013 11:35:23 pm
I am with you there! Most definitely ; )
Lizzy
13/5/2013 11:35:34 pm
Azita, thank you ; )
Lizzy
13/5/2013 11:35:46 pm
Thank you, Laura ; )
Lizzy
13/5/2013 11:36:07 pm
You know the saying... the simple things in life are often the best ; ) 16/5/2013 02:55:54 am
You have some lovely things to share and what I particularly like is the treasure chest and the story behind it. Such a good idea!
Lizzy
16/5/2013 05:42:42 am
Thank you Pat ; )
Lizzy
16/5/2013 06:14:15 pm
Moya, thank you.... ; )
Lizzy
20/5/2013 02:03:46 pm
Thank you Sandy ; )
Lizzy
25/5/2013 09:15:54 am
Thanks Mel. I've found bok choy to be really easy! And so delicious! Comments are closed.
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