September??! What the?! Yep Spring has sprung already. Hard to believe, and hard to believe that it has been a year since I had my fall and broke ribs and wrecked my ribcage, seemingly forever. And then in July this year, I fell again and turned my foot black! Just coming out of that now. Several friends have had falls and accidents and terrifying medical diagnoses this year. Just praying that better times are around the corner, for all of us.
But my kitchen is still going strong! I even managed to get blog posts up while injured (thank heavens for having a couple of recipes already made). And Mr P. has helped me with a recipe or two. Thank goodness for handy husbands who can cook. He even taught his female flatmates to cook over the years. We were all pretty much vegetarian back in the day so it was all rice, and cheese, and vegetables, and lots of beans. Good (if farty) times :-)
In My Kitchen:
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a get-well gift from my childhood friend who broke her wrist two weeks after my fall! |
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a beautiful Japanese whale plate by Minoru Japan |
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a cute little plate by Donna Sharam called Tiggy & Tiny |
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more Herbie's herbs and spices (silver coated fennel seeds at front) |
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pickles and olive oil from Mount Zero Olives |
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there were many double yolkers! (and even more) |
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a corner of my pantry - seeds, nuts and quinoa (and beans) and keyrings! |
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a lovely tumbler from Magnolia Mountain |
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and the curveball: 'Fishy Express' |
Another painting by our friend Catherine from Reason Gallery. Our walls (and plinths) are happily adorned with many of her artworks. I keep saying there's no more room on our walls, but somehow I find some!
That's it for this month; please join in everyone! And here's how:
Tell us about your kitchen (and kitchen garden) happenings over the past month. Dishes you've cooked, preserves you've made, herbs and veg. in your garden, kitchen gadgets, and goings-on. And a curveball is welcome - whatever you fancy; no need to be kitchen-related.
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In My Kitchen posts:
It sounds like you are on the mend and you will be a new good one when X'mas arrives. Fennel seeds with silver coating are really interesting! I love two small bowls behind the spices too.
ReplyDeleteyes thanks angie. getting better at last.
DeleteLike both of those plates, particularly the whale one. And you always have the best olive oil in your kitchen! Good stuff in your kitchen this month -- thanks.
ReplyDeletethanks KR. i do love me some good olive oil.
DeleteI wish you an accident free spring! Take care.
ReplyDeletethanks marie. i'm hoping the same :)
DeleteI'll take chocolate any time as a gift - love the whale plate. I must have missed your second fall - ouch!
ReplyDeleteyep it was ouchie! what a year!
DeleteThe whale plate is great -- I saw lots of whales this month, so I really like whale themed items. I hope you soon recover from all your falls, and regain your balance in every possible sense of the word!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this enjoyable blog party every month.
best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
thanks Mae. I've always had a thing for whales. they come by our coastline every winter to head north for the sun, bringing their babies with them.
DeleteHi Sherry, finally gotten around to and In MY Kitchen post, which I posted a little early...still getting to grips with the new Wordpress editor. Anyways good to know that you are well on the mend and hopefully stay that way. Great that hubby was such a help and can cook, well done Mr P. Haven't seen a double yolked egg for ages. Always good to have some chocolate in the house and love your Japanese plate too. Have a great September. Moya xx
ReplyDeletethat's great Moya. It was so weird getting an entire dozen eggs with double yolks! cheers!
DeleteStay well Sherry - please! Glad you're on the mend lovely. I particularly love your whale plate on account of seeing loads of whales with calves at the Head of the Bight recently - lovely reminder. Miss you, M xoxo
ReplyDeleteMiss you too M! ah how wonderful to see whales...
DeleteHi Sherry! i got my post linked on time this month! Wow, my ravioli would have been gorgeous made with those double yolk eggs. They are hard to find. I love your whale plate-I'm presently working on a fish linocut for a festival on Saturday, so it has inspired me. Hope you continue to recover well. Ciao, Cristina
ReplyDeleteexcellent. thanks cristina. a fish linocut? sounds interesting. hope you enjoy the festival.
DeleteIf I had my druthers would love to be living in Kyoto above all places on this earth . . . have collected art and crafts Japanese most of my life and do love your plate. Am also smiling at the Herbies spices . . . their latest newsletter having arrived just a few days back. Always meant to go to Kerala and Goa with the Hemphills . . . well, it did not happen . . . do hope you keep improving - since I have severe peripheral neuropathy in my legs, I so understand the frustrations . . . best . . .
ReplyDeletei would love to visit Japan one day. i love everything japanese. i studied it at uni many moons ago. oh dear your legs sounds painful. all the best.
DeleteAll those double yolks! Was that from farm eggs, or ones you get in Coles (etc.). I think there is a way they make that happen but I am not 100% sure how.
ReplyDeletethey were just Coles eggs, tandy. i didn't realise they'd all be double! apparently they put them thru a certain type of light which shows up if they are double yolkers.
DeleteIt's Judee from Gluten Free A-Z Blog- I love all of your shares this month but the whale plate is putting me over the edge! I love the geometrics, the colors, and the theme- so beautiful. I like the Tiggy and Tiny colorful plate too. I think I have a thing for plates!!
ReplyDeletehi judee. thanks for dropping by!
DeleteLoved reading your post, and I'll really try and send an IMK post soon. We are in Cairns so not as easy when we are away, still lots of time really. So pleased you are feeling a lot better Sherry. 12 months? Can't believe it. I wrote a reply and then lost it so perhaps you received that one as well. Love the Japanese plate, and Tiggy & Tiny are very cute. I'm fascinated by the silver coated fennel seeds, I'm sure you will find something very interesting to do with those. I gather you still aren't receiving my posts. Did you contact Follow.it? Take care, Pauline x
ReplyDeletethanks pauline. the year has flown but also crawled by. hoping for better times ahead.
DeleteSilver coated fennel seeds? Say what!? I've never heard of such things...now I have to go google them. I can't believe it's been a year since the rib injury. And then the foot. I'm pretty sure good times are ahead b/c you've had a heck of a last year, Sherry! Enjoy the warmer temperatures down there!
ReplyDeleteno it was a surprise to me too. they came with my order of spices. yep there had better be good times ahead! :-)
DeleteWhat fun stuff! And I always love your art.
ReplyDeletethanks mimi!
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your ribs and your foot! But so glad you have a husband who can cook!
ReplyDeleteme too Jeff. he is very useful. (we have a friend who jokes about being useful so we say that for fun.)
DeleteOh that whale plate is too adorable! And I can't believe it's been a year since your fall and broken ribs, it felt like it was last month! How time passes is quite frightening... I love how you accumulate so many beautiful cups, bowls, plates etc, I'd love to see what your kitchen looks like, I imagine it could cater for 50 all with different crockery!
ReplyDeleteand thanks again DoS. :)
DeleteOh that whale plate is so cute! I'd love to see your kitchen where I imagine you have an infinite number of cute plates, cups and bowls - enough to cater for a party of 50 all with different crockery! I also can't believe that it's been a year since your rib fracture, it feels much closer. Thanks for keeping the IMK community going, I love reviewing my food history every month!
ReplyDeletethanks! Yep i do have quite a few pieces in my kitchen. Too many the hubby would say. yes i know - a whole year since the fall. thanks for being part of IMK!
DeleteAs you say Sherry, here's hoping to a much healthier and accident free future! Take care! (And no I can't believe that it's September already either!).
ReplyDeletethanks Neil. where did the year go? I am getting emails about christmas stuff already!
DeleteI love the whale plate. Whales are often seen off the coast here, especially during their migration. And I am glad you are recovering from your fall and are on the mend. What do you intend to do with the silver coated fennel seeds? They sound very intriguing. Thank you for hosting us Sherry.
ReplyDeletethanks Liz. the fennel seeds are to be taken after a meal apparently, as a breath freshener. who knew?:)
DeleteI'm so glad that you are recovering. It's miserable to be hurt.
ReplyDeleteAnd what lovely things have arrived for your kitchen!
thank you deb!
DeleteOMG - chocolate!!! YUM! Lovely plates and condiments. My husband cracked 5 eggs one time and all had double yolks. He did a little research and found that if they all came from the same cartoon and were most likely local eggs, then the eggs probably all came from the same chicken. Weird. Made one hell of an omelet.
ReplyDeleteyes these double yolkers are ginormous and a bit ... weird!
DeleteAlways love your art collection (and I'm including your gorgeous plates, pottery and of course the fishy art)! Stay well. I have had two friends plus my mom who have taken tumbles this summer. :(
ReplyDeletethanks debra. oh what a year for accidents and falls it is being!
DeleteI finally made it to the party. I agree with Debra, your art is wonderful and i love seeing your new acquistions. Hoping you are healing well - be careful, woman!!
ReplyDeletefantastic tina! thank you for joining in. yes i am getting better! :-) all that physio and exercises...
Deletebellissime ceramiche!!!
ReplyDeletethanks Lea.
DeleteGood to read you are recovery nicely from your badly bruised foot. You shared lots of cute items that you have added to your collection.
ReplyDeleteI would give a lot at this moment for some cooler weather-we are still in summer here in Florida. Enjoy the first day of spring in your neck of the woods.
Velva
thanks velva. getting better slowly. yes weirdly still cool here in brisbane. this has been the longest coldest winter ...
DeleteHi Sherry, wishing you well. The Herbies spices make me smile because it always reminds me of Johanna of Green Gourmet Giraffe; and now the double yokes - our neighbour gave us some eggs and nearly all were double yokes - been making quiches. ps Im always leaving it last - https://allotment2kitchen.blogspot.com/2022/09/september-in-my-kitchen.html
ReplyDeletethanks shaheen. great to have you here for IMK. Oh does Johanna use herbie's too? not surprising as they are a great aussie brand.
DeleteOh, my! I need - NEED - some silver coated fennel seeds. Doesn't everyone? Love the Japanese whale plate and the Magnolia Mountain tumbler. So many beautiful things in your kitchen this month!
ReplyDeleteapparently they are taken after meals as a breath freshener :) Thanks!
DeleteSilver coated fennel - I am wracking my brain to think how I would use these - bread springs to mind but they would burn! (Just saw your answer above - how odd!) Love the cool plates and the chocolate - glad to hear you are getting over your latest fall - wishing you a bit of good health now.
ReplyDeleteYes they are used for breath fresheners! Thanks johanna. No more falls for me i pray!
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