It's September. I take a gulp, and gird my loins (now there's an image) for a huge month ahead. Medical tests, visitors, giving a talk to the Historical society, and the usual stuff of life to do :=) And two short stories to write for competitions. And a cataract op. looming on the horizon. My bucket of resilience is getting a bit low at the moment, but we persevere, don't we? What else is there to do? Bring on October!
So check out my kitchen stuff, and let me see yours! Now, there's a thought ...
In My Kitchen:
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| I dried thyme leaves in the microwave |
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| I bought Greek oregano and olive oil |
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| and more olive oil, relish and some choc freckles |
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| we bought eggs from Nadra Egg Farm - in the middle of suburbia for 75 years! |
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| yep even more olive oil - well, it is (very) late harvest season |
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| and our friend the Poet of beautiful words brought us her homemade marmalade |
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| and there was another Charlotte Ree book |
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| my cuz sent me these birthday tea towels in June |
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| the curveball - a naiive painting by Annie Holcombe, a QLD artist |
Wow, what a month ahead! Hope yours is fulfilling and wonderful. Spring has sprung here early, so flowers are blooming and birds are nesting. The magpies here are very dangerous this month, so cyclists have to wear helmets with spikes! Nah, not kidding. Those maggies can produce blood!
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| not my photo, but this is what people do! |
Sorry, this photo is from a cycling page, with no photographer's details. And it's not just magpies; those crazy plovers also like to have a go at you! I'm about to head out for a walk, and I'm hoping the maggies are too busy nesting to attack me.
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| c. Sherry M. |
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Your kitchen looks great — you must have dozens of recipes that use olive oil! That spiky helmet reminds me of an article I read about birds and spikes. It seems that various places were using similar spikes to protect their property from bird nuisances, but the birds plucked up the spikes and used them to protect their own nests!
ReplyDeleteHave a great spring (while we descend into autumn).
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
we only use olive oil for cooking so we do go thru a fair bit! That's funny about the birds and the spikes Mae!
DeleteI needed Olive oil today but didn’t buy it at triple the price. I will make do!
ReplyDeleteI buy my oil from local(ish) producers; well, Aussie farmers anyway! Gotta support our farmers, I say :)
DeleteI have been dehydrating up a storm in my kitchen this month. I love marmalade and prefer it to jam or jelly any day. It is on my list to make this winter with the oranges.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything goes well for you this month. It sounds like you have a LOT on your plate.
yes i enjoy marmalade too, esp. homemade, and cumquat is a fave. Yep lots on my plate indeed! thanks.
DeleteHomemade jam is the freshest and best. Looks like that you are going to have a busy month. I thought megpies are harmless, at least they are here.
ReplyDeleteOh yes it is Angie. I like to make a quick jam, which is just a thickened conserve really but delish! Nope, magpies here are definitely not harmless in Spring :=)
DeleteI love seeing which olive oils you've bought each month. Hope the medical tests and cataract op go smoothly xx
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thanks Tandy. Went to my GP today and she says I'm doing well :)
DeleteSorry to hear you are having a testing time. One thing you don’t have to stress over is your coming cataract operation. I had both my eyes done 18 months ago, two weeks apart and it was over so quickly that I could not believe it was over in such a short time, literally 10 minutes each operation. Here’s hoping you have the same experience.
ReplyDeletethanks Merle. this year has not been my fave of all time :) Fingers crossed for a good experience re the eye ops.
DeleteNaive painting is so gorgeous. There's a really nice range of crockery by V&B with naive design. Thanks for sharing your new additions Sherry!
ReplyDeletethanks Lorraine. OOh I must check out the V&B crockery.
DeleteHope you survived your walk and that you survive the coming month too! As my psychologist used to tell me, just remember that you can do a hard things! You always have the most delicious additions to your kitchen and I just LOVE that painting! Hope it's a September to remember for all the right reasons :)
ReplyDeleteyep all good - no maggie attacks - yet! Thanks Sammie for dropping by and the helpful words. Yes let's hope this month is a goodie :)
DeleteOMG - the magpie deflecting helmet has me laughing so hard I am crying. But I know it is needed! I love the koala towel, and the painting is lovely. A good month in your kitchen yet again.
ReplyDeleteGlad to give you a laugh David :) Thanks!
DeleteIt does sound like a busy month for you. I had no idea you could dry herbs in the microwave. I always put mine on a sunny windowsill, which takes forever.
ReplyDeleteyes you just give them 20 second bursts till they're dry and crispy:) No longer than 2 minutes all up tho.
DeleteOops, that was my comment about drying herbs on the windowsill. I accidentally added it anonymously.
ReplyDeleteno worries Jeff.
DeleteHi Sherry, I'm running behind, where does the time go? I love the naive painting, and I think you must have an Olive Oil cellar right next door to your wine cellar. Can't have too much Olive Oil, right? You have also reminded me that I must attend to my thyme bush and dehydrate some leaves. I also must get cracking on my IMK. Take care my friend, wish I could give you some of our honey to boost your immune system:)
ReplyDeleteI know sept 4 already!? Do you use a dehydrator for the thyme leaves? Looking forward to your IMK post.
DeleteGood luck with September - sounds like interesting times! Love your naiive artwork - and all the olive oil and home preserving. Hope you avoided the magpie! Google is messing with me so if it does not say, this is Johanna @green gourmet giraffe.
ReplyDeletethanks Johanna. Another busy month ahead. Bloody Blogspot!
DeleteWait. Helmets with spikes because of magpies? Now I need to google a video to understand why one needs such a scary looking contraption on their head! And a cataract operation, too? Yes, bring on October! At least you're stocking up on dried herbs for future recipes!
ReplyDeleteyes indeed David. Those maggies are dangerous.
DeleteI had no idea you can dry thyme in the microwave! I always thought drying herbs is such a great idea but never got around to doing it.. sometimes when I have too much I make pesto or some kind of herb paste that I keep in the freezer. Wishing you good luck for your cataract operations
ReplyDeleteyes it's so easy to dry them this way. 20 second bursts for no longer than 2 minutes tops. thank you!
DeleteOh wow, Sherry! I had no idea the birds were so aggressive in Australia! That bike helmet is something, never seen one like it!! I hope your month goes smoothly, its sounds like you will be very busy. Please take care down there!!
ReplyDeleteyep they are very angry little birds :) thank you!
DeleteThat anti-magpie helmet is hilarious! They are annoying! I'll have to try nuke-drying some thyme before my plant dies. it's been so hot it is not happy. Working on my IMK post last night, as I thought it had to be in by tomorrow, but I see it's the 13th. Whew, I can slow down and wait a few days! Can't have 2 posts published so close together. Best of luck with your cataract surgery. Papa' had both his done and it was super quick and easy! Ciao, Cristina
ReplyDeleteyes they are funny but useful :) Yep you've got till the 13th so plenty of time. THanks re the op. Still very worried and nervous but will be happy to be able to see properly.
DeleteDive bombing magpies? What? Sending you good thoughts!
ReplyDeletethanks Unknown :)
DeleteThe birds dive bomb???!!! How awful. Cataract surgery is life-changing, I have thrown away my glasses. Sounds like it's a busy month. I love all that delicious olive oil. Thank you for hosting Sherry.
ReplyDeleteyep they are very feisty when breeding. Can't wait to have the op. done now! cheers!
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ReplyDeleteSeptember indeed seems to be a packed month for you! Medical tests, visitors, a talk to the Historical society, and so much more. Your resilience is admirable, and it sounds like you're handling it all with grace.
Your kitchen additions look intriguing! Olive oil, homemade marmalade, and even choc freckles - a delightful mix of flavors. Plus, those birthday tea towels are a thoughtful gift from your cousin.
yep very packed Raymund. I am truly trying to cope with it all as well as i can.
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