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In My Kitchen - November

3/11/2013

'At the market, we pick through the fruits and vegetables and choose among cuts of fish and meat with an eye toward finding the best. But all foods bear the blessings of life... All things have a divine radiance. Put that radiance down on the grocery list and remember to look for it.'
– On Zen groceries, Zen 24/7, Philip Toshio Sudo

The paragraph above comes from one of my favourite little 'bibles', Zen 24/7, which is subtitled all zen / all the time. The author reminds us that the enlightenment of zen is ours to discover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 'The most mundane details of life contain zen's profound truths, if you're of the mind to look for them.' Sage advice, methinks, especially as we approach the craziest time of the year. On flowers, or blossoms, he writes 'The brevity of the bloom serves as a metaphor for our short time on this earth. We needn't dwell on that brevity though, all that matters is that the flower is in bloom. Like each and every one of us... stop, smell and smile.'

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Dearest readers... I hope you've enjoyed this wordless post... I purposely left the captions off the images as I wanted this to be a pictorial post rather than a wordy one... a visual feast for the senses. Take a moment to study each photograph, and allow yourself to imagine the taste, aroma, texture or feeling that the item conveys. Enjoy it. That's all there is to zen.

On that note, I'm taking a short break to rest and recuperate. Please stay tuned to Good Things, as there'll be delicious guest posts coming soon from my lovely friends in food. And some exciting giveaways too! Ciao xox

Footnote: Each month, my friend Celia, who shares her recipes and cooking techniques at Fig, Jam and Lime Cordial, hosts 'In My Kitchen', where fellow cooks and bloggers from all around the world link up to share what's in their kitchens. Make sure you visit and say hello! Now, tell me, what's happening in your kitchen this month?

Amanda link

3/11/2013 08:15:06 am

Stunning photo's, thanks Lizzy! And do enjoy your rest. xxx

Lizzy

3/11/2013 08:22:00 am

Amanda, thank you kindly! xox

Krista link

3/11/2013 09:02:24 am

Wishing you rest and healing on your break, dear Liz. XO I liked this glimpse into your kitchen. :-)

3/11/2013 04:14:51 pm

Krista, thank you xo

e / dig in hobart link

3/11/2013 09:42:13 am

nuts in cinnamon honey?! pear vinegar?! and honey almond praline?! oooh! i really am wondering how they all would taste and feel like in my mouth. the nuts and the vinegar especially intrigue me.
enjoy your rest. enjoy the beauty in your garden :-)

3/11/2013 04:15:24 pm

Thank you very much, each of the things you'e mentioned is exquisite!

Laura (Tutti Dolci) link

3/11/2013 10:22:42 am

Lovely photos, your kitchen is filled with bounty. I hope your rest refreshes and inspires you!

3/11/2013 04:15:38 pm

Thanks you kindly, Laura : )

heidi link

3/11/2013 11:24:29 am

Lovely, lovely photographs, Lizzy.
I love the last one of the bee on the daisy.
Hope your rest helps you to relax and heal and replenish your body and spirit. Thanks for the kitchen tour!

3/11/2013 04:16:02 pm

Heidi, thank you very much. I found out the 'bee' is a overfly : )

Hotly Spiced link

3/11/2013 11:49:12 am

I love your salt dispenser. My mother had a similar one when I was growing up. I've know idea what happened to it but I sure would love to find it. Enjoy your rest xx

3/11/2013 04:16:44 pm

Thank you… that one is by Robert Gordon… when I co-owned the cookware store, for a time salt pigs were as scarce as hen's teeth!

Gustoso link

3/11/2013 02:04:18 pm

Did you try the macarons yet? I've been tempted by them.

3/11/2013 04:17:09 pm

Not yet… we've eaten these from Zumbo, but have not yet baked.

Rosa link

3/11/2013 07:16:59 pm

Wonderful produces!

Cheers,

Rosa

3/11/2013 07:19:51 pm

Rosa, thank you! : )

Tandy Sinclair link

3/11/2013 08:53:08 pm

That whisk has me intrigued as to what it does! Rest well and recuperate quickly :)

4/11/2013 09:12:46 am

Thanks Tandy… you press down on it and it whirls round quickly. It makes mayo and whisks white coffee into mousse! Quite brilliant, really.

Joanne T Ferguson link

3/11/2013 08:59:07 pm

G'day and STUNNING photos Lizzy, true!
I am beyond exhausted today so curiosity has gotten the best of me by asking what the potato looking masher is ....LOVE South Australian owned Beerenberg Tomato sauce too!
Cheers! Joanne

4/11/2013 09:13:10 am

Thanks Joanne… the thingy is a whisk/beater.

Serena link

3/11/2013 10:14:32 pm

Lovely photos Lizzy, enjoy your rest :)

4/11/2013 09:13:28 am

Thank you Serena, I need the rest, badly. : )

Lisa the Gourmet Wog link

3/11/2013 11:22:08 pm

Your gorgeous photos don't need words Lizzy, they each have a gorgeous story to tell. I am especially in love with your salt dish. Just gorgeous Love the baby eggplants too! Did you grow them?
Rest up lovely lady xx

4/11/2013 09:13:54 am

Thank you, Lisa… not those ones… but I am growing eggplant this season : )

Anne link

4/11/2013 12:15:19 am

I rather like wordless posts every now and then.

4/11/2013 09:14:03 am

Thank you, Anne.

Glenda link

4/11/2013 12:41:22 am

Lovely photos Lizzy. All the best. G

4/11/2013 09:14:13 am

Thank you, Glenda.

Barbara | Creative Culinary link

4/11/2013 08:19:40 am

Love the photos Lizzie but seriously love that adorable whisk!

4/11/2013 09:14:28 am

Thanks Barbara, you would love working with this whisk!

Deena Kakaya link

4/11/2013 10:27:58 am

I'm liking the look of that praline a lot. Hope you are keeping well. X

4/11/2013 02:39:15 pm

Thank you Deena, that praline was lovely! I have good days and bad…. thanks for asking. : )

Liz link

4/11/2013 12:47:27 pm

You definitely have a foodies' kitchen. I'd love to try all your specialty foods. And what a unique whisk and salt cellar. Can I tell you I'm envious that you are just starting the berry season? Hope a little break will do you good, my friend. xo

4/11/2013 02:39:36 pm

Liz, thank you… those little berries are fresh from my garden and ever so sweet! : )

kellie@foodtoglow link

4/11/2013 12:58:06 pm

Oh Liz. I'm so sorry to hear you are poorly again. I shall not pry but if there's any nutrition advice or reassurance you need please drop me a line. Lovely bits and bobs in your enviously-stocked kitchen. I fancy those macarons...

4/11/2013 02:40:35 pm

Kellie, many thanks…. nutrition and vitamins don't seem to be making too much of a difference with this partially collapsed lung, I'm afraid, I think I simply must rest, which is what the GP AND the specialist said. Thanks for stopping by. xo

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef link

4/11/2013 01:03:23 pm

What a bountiful array of deliciousness and the bee. I'm so sorry you're still not well - what a huge slog you've had with it.

Your friends stand behind you and will do anything we can to keep your blog going while you tend to getting well. You've worked too hard to slide back.

4/11/2013 02:41:14 pm

Maureen, thanks so much… that is really very kind… you just never know. I may call on you soon… but not until you are better my friend!

Gourmet Getaways link

4/11/2013 01:18:21 pm

Gorgeous images!
I love these IMK posts, I really should get more organised and join in more regularly

4/11/2013 02:41:24 pm

GG, thanks!

Celia link

4/11/2013 01:53:51 pm

Have a good rest, darling friend. Love your beautiful photos, but the one that really stood out for me is that sculptural whisk!

4/11/2013 02:42:10 pm

Thank you lovely Celia… the whisk is such a good thing! It does the most wonderful magical things, like making mayo really quickly, and whisking coffee into a mousse! Unreal.

Jas@Absolutelyjas link

4/11/2013 08:20:59 pm

Lol - I neglected to see the instructions on my packet of barberries to keep them in the freezer once opened. Isn't it amazing what you can pick up by absorbing information through another medium?! You've got some fabulous stuff in your kitchen this month!

5/11/2013 01:21:09 am

A zen moment for you, Jas?

john @ kitchen riffs link

5/11/2013 03:49:26 am

Your photos don't need words! Lovely collection. Hope some time off helps you get well. Thanks for making the effort to put this post together.

5/11/2013 09:33:35 am

John, thanks so much for your kind words! Regards Lizzy

Jane @ Shady Baker link

5/11/2013 10:58:25 am

So much goodness in your beautiful photos Lizzy. What a lovely collection of interesting foodie things. Enjoy your break x

5/11/2013 11:00:33 am

Dear Jane, thank you kindly xo

Fiona link

5/11/2013 11:03:32 am

Oh how I laughed at the name of that Beerenberg sauce! My Anthony is somewhat slow when teeing off too (he says 'methodical', my friend who plays with him says 'plodder'). Thanks for the feast. It's his birthday today but I must try to get hime some for Christmas.

5/11/2013 11:16:59 am

Happy birthday to your Anthony, Fiona… I like the new Beerenberg marketing!

Kiran @ KiranTarun.com link

5/11/2013 02:45:22 pm

So sorry you are under the weather. Hope with the rest, you'll be up and about in no time.

Thanks for sharing so many amazing things from your kitchen :)

5/11/2013 04:07:01 pm

Kiran, thank you very much : )

Monet link

5/11/2013 03:07:29 pm

First time visiting, and I think your photographs are just lovely. Thank you for sharing your kitchen with us :)

5/11/2013 04:07:23 pm

Monet, welcome, good to meet you. Thanks for your very kind words. :)

Mrs Mulberry link

5/11/2013 06:56:30 pm

Beautiful photos Lizzy, rest well.

6/11/2013 01:19:50 pm

Thank you, Ella xo

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link

5/11/2013 08:21:05 pm

Lizzy I hope you feel better soon. Thinking about you! :)

6/11/2013 01:20:21 pm

Lorraine, that's very kind of you, thank you : )

Eva Taylor link

6/11/2013 07:07:13 am

You sure have a lot of very cool things in your kitchen!

6/11/2013 01:20:36 pm

Thank you, Eva.

Mandy - The Complete Book link

6/11/2013 11:31:51 pm

Beautiful post Lizzy and you always have so many wonderful and different things on offer in your kitchen.
Enjoy your time of R&R.
:-) Mandy xo

8/11/2013 03:00:53 pm

Dear Mandy, thank you xox

Kim Bultman | a little lunch link

9/11/2013 04:02:27 pm

"All foods bear the blessings of life." As do wordless posts, breathtaking floral photos, artistic renderings of utensils & teapots, timely breaks... Lizzy, thank you for the restful post. I hope you get back as much as you gave. xo

9/11/2013 04:08:22 pm

Dearest Kim, thank you xox

El link

10/11/2013 07:24:27 am

Great treats!

10/11/2013 07:30:19 am

El, thank you : )

azita link

11/11/2013 03:31:37 am

Pear vinegar sounds ... completely unexpected and absolutely amazing. Awesome tour! :)

12/11/2013 03:03:41 pm

Thanks Azita, it is quite an exquisite taste!

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