Wednesday, 1 January 2025

In My Kitchen - January 2025

Yay!  We did it; we survived Christmas!  And what a lovely day it was, with family and friends.  We had Christmas lunch with the family on the Broadwater, with a beautiful breeze blowing.  We had the nephew staying a couple of nights; we visited friends, and went out for lunch with a few more.  A fabulous time of it was had by all.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas/festive break also.  I am wishing you the very best in 2025!  I am planning to do more writing of short stories, more drawing, and more of the good stuff :=)  I have had a tough couple of years health-wise, so I hope that is a past story now for me.  Onwards and upwards, dear friends.


the new Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge over the Brisbane River

We took our visiting nephew here last week.  This bridge opened December 15, and in just 10 days, over 100,000+ people had been over it.  It is an aesthetically pleasing, and marvellous piece of engineering.  We plan to take all our guests here, so be warned :=)


In My Kitchen:


gorgeous ceramics from our friend Ms. Mandy (by Renee Jeffery Ceramics)

I got another freebie Smeg knife from Coles (supermarket)

I made my annual batch of mango chutney

and jaboticaba jam from our crazy, fruity tree

our Persian friends gave me this cute glass (love that gnome!)

I made chocolate Rice Bubbles truffles

Mr P. gave me this gorgeous fishy scoop, and a Japanese plate

I bought myself this fab Debra Hood Uni of Queensland (my alma mater) tea towel

the cuz sent me this one for Christmas! Luckily our next book for Cookbook Club!

mushie spoon from the niece, wee spoon and the small, wild oregano plate
from me to me

the annual garlic haul from Elmswood Farm

the curveball: a handpainted graffiti apple by Starr Art called A Million Dreams


c. Sherry M.


c. Sherry M.


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47 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you had a wonderful Christmas! You received some lovely things, too -- that fish spoon is especially great. Already the new year in your part of the world. (Loved that photo) So sending many happy new year wishes your way. May it be lovely!

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    1. thanks Jeanie. Yes i love that fish spoon. There was a big hint to the hubby... Happy new year.

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  2. The bridge looks impressive! You have so many interesting stuff this month, Sherry. I love that tea towel.

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    1. oh yes it's a fabulous bridge. Happy 2025 to you.

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  3. Happy days were had, always nice to read about! However that bridge, is stunning...

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  4. Happy New Year! I hope it is a magical year for you with no health issues. I'm so happy to hear you had a lovely Christmas. That bridge is gorgeous and all of the things in your kitchen this month are stunning.

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    1. thanks Lori. Yep hoping for a great year. Cheers to you for 2025!

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  5. I love all your spoons especially the fish one. Glad 2024 is ending with a happy note for you - Happy New Year and the best in 2025 :)

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    1. thanks Anon. Looking forward to a good year.

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  6. Hi Sherry - judigraber@cookingwithauntjuju.com is the anonymous - have to figure out how to change that

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    1. hi Judi. Happy 2025 to you.

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  7. Another year of your lovely hosting and fun posts.
    Great kitchen stuff! Happy 2025… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks so much Mae. thanks for being a stalwart! Happy 2025.

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  8. So much goodness in one post! Love the fish scoop and the gnome glass. So pleased you had a very merry time! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025 xx

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    1. thanks Sammie. All the best to you for 2025!! x

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  9. Sounds like a great Christmas - what is jaboticaba?

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    1. a brazilian rainforest tree - the fruit is black-skinned, white inside, very tart and grows directly on the trunk and branches!

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  10. From the looks of it you did indeed have a nice Christmas. Love the fishy scoop. Wishing you all the best in the new year. Karen (Back Road Journal)

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    1. yes we did thanks Karen. Hope you did too. Happy 2025.

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  11. Happy New Year, Sherry! As always, I wish you the best this year and I hope it’s much better than the past couple of years! You deserve it.

    Everything in your kitchen is wonderful, though I’m particularly fond of the fish measuring spoon, all your home canned goods, The wild oregano plate, and the veggie knife! We still have yet to reach the new year, so please tell me it looks good from your end! David (C&L)

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    1. thanks so much David. Wishing you all the best too. Yep i love that fishy scoop. Here's hoping for a great 2025!

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  12. That bridge is definitely worth a visit, it's so cool :) I enjoyed seeing all the lovely gifts for your kitchen, and your homemade chutney and jam look like real treats, Sherry! I wish you a very Happy 2025 and I'm excited to see what posts you'll be sharing here next year! 🎆🧨💖

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    1. am looking forward to walking over it again. thanks for your comments. Happy new year.

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  13. The previous comment was me, Sherry. I always forget to change that toggle!! Happy New Year, again!! xo

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    1. thanks Marcelle. Happy 2025!

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  14. That bridge looks amazing and what a sight to take visitors to. For the first time, I'm not doing an IMK post this month. I've been off my computer and just didn't get round to it. May 2025 be full of good health!
    Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com

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    1. no worries. You have been such a marvellous stalwart for all of IMK. Happy 2025 to you! See you next month? :=)

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  15. very cool post! Wish you a marvelous new year!!!!

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    1. thanks sally All the best to you for 2025!

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  16. Sherry, I'm so glad your health is better and you're going to be doing more drawing! I haven't done any art in several weeks and am trying to get my mojo back!

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    1. thank you Jean. So important to have good health. Yep more drawing and writing on the go. Good luck to you with yours.

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  17. PS Uh oh, I forgot your link up was just for "In My Kitchen" posts. Sorry! Of course, all my posts are in-my-kitchen! 😂

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    1. no worries Jean. We can let it go this time :=)

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  18. Wishing you and Mr P a very happy new year! I hope 2025 brings you lots of IMK goodies every month :) Good to hear you're feeling better too!

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  19. Thanks for the reminder about the Coles knives.Hubby waas just about to go to the supermarket so he was instructed to see what they have. We got the all purpose knife a while ago but I think we have enough points to get another one before the promotion expires!

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    1. yes the Coles knives are coming to an end; I must grab another one.

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    1. thank you Frank. All the best for 2025.

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  21. I really hope I get to see the new KP bridge sooner rather than later. It looks quite spectacular. The Brisbane river now has so many great bridges. No mango chutney making this year for me, the first year in many I haven't made it. I have quite the vintage collection that needs to be eaten. Salad Days is on my list. Look forward to your recipe, and love that fishy spoon, and all of your new arty acquisitions. Yes let's hope 2025 is much better than 2024. Happy New year to you and Mr. P.

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    1. It really is a delight to walk across the bridge at night. We never end up with much mango chutney as i give lots away to happy friends who love it. Here's cheers for 2025!

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  22. Happy new year Sherry and much gratitude for continuing to host IMK which brings so much joy and fun. Your kitchen is full of delights such as a graffiti apple, a mushroom spoon, a gnome in a glass, a fish spoon and owl and pussycat ceramics. Long may your kitchen be filled with gorgeous spoons, wonderful artworks, great home made preserves and joy!

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    1. No worries Johanna :) Thank you for the kind words. All the best in 2025 to you.

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  23. I love all the spoons you received.. your family knows you well. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025

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