In My Kitchen July 2015

Do I even bother to say how damn fast June went by?  You know it did.  We had an action-packed month, full of fun and festivities.  I was very lucky and enjoyed a wonderful birthday month with gifts and outings.  Mr P. bought me a new camera, so no pressure there when I am taking photos for the blog:)  I have not actually read the manual yet, nor put the battery or whatever it is inside it.  I did pick it up the other night, and we both said yep we must check out how it works soon...

new, slightly scary camera 

This is going to look like a lot of stuff peoples, but remember it is over 2 months, and it included birthday gifts:)

this is by the mother of the famous Hugh! I didn't even know he had a mother:) 

lovely EVOO from Patrice's farm  

my fave but I always say that, don't I? 

another of my faves - yes it's not local but it is yummy 

I love a fishy napkin 

great little cheese knife  

definitely a huge fave of mine  

birthday gift from Princess Pia - I have used it already!

these are so addictive  

have yet to try this one!  note the book on the table - can't wait to get doodling:) 

Miss Phryne Fisher Mysteries cup and saucer - I love Phryne!

got this one with a birthday gift voucher from SIL

such cute measuring cups from my Melbourne Cuz 

I hesitate to tell you there were more gifts, and more still to come in the mail.  Mr P. keeps saying they are going to arrive next month.  We had a (freezing) movie night in our car-port, watching The Princess Bride.  It is not often we get a chance to rug up in sunny Brisbane, so even though we shivered, I think we all enjoyed putting on the layers and drinking hot chocolate.  Our friend the Marvellous Miss M. brought along her 8 year old son for his first viewing of this fab movie.  Oh, how we quote it!  We first saw it in Philadelphia when we lived there for a few months, and have always had very fond memories of seeing it with our dear Quaker friend.  I think it was a big success with the 8 year old, too.

Mr P. at the controls; notice beanies and blankets of freezing guests  

Come along and join in with the wonderful Celia from Fig Jam & Lime Cordial who kindly looks after our monthly meanderings in everybody's kitchens.  I promise you will enjoy a wander through lots of amazing kitchens all around the globe.