Friday 1 January 2021

In My Kitchen - January 2021

Happy New Year, friends!  This is a quickie post:-)  I'm enjoying a bit of time off with Mr P. (and believe me, this is a rare occurrence).  He is a dedicated fella who almost never stops working.  He has worked from home forever, so we never escape his work.  Sorry!  Just slap me; I'm grumbling.  

I hope you've all had the most wonderful Christmas/festive break, and that you're looking forward to an amazing 2021.  I know I am!  Things can only get better.  And am I allowed to say how very happy I am that I won't have to look at the Orange Man ever again?!  You know who I mean.  Weird isn't it?  We're not even in the U.S., and yet many Aussies will be super happy that he is out the door.  


In My January Kitchen:


I made pineapple chutney with fresh QLD fruit

and I made my annual batch of Worcestershire sauce + plums this year!

I bought a trio of organic miso made by Yoko, a Japanese cook in Melbourne


I got cute measuring spoons from my cousin for Christmas

and my curveball - L'il Dusty

This cute little resin sculpture is handmade and painted by Dion Parker, a Gold Coast artist.  This is the fourth piece I have bought from him.  I guess I just can't resist L'il Dusty!  (He's a dog, in case you can't see.)  

That's it for now, my friends.  Well, what a year we have all had.  I started off Covid feeling stressed and scared and depressed.  I was in a bit of a downward spiral for a while there, but we were lucky here in Queensland: our tough (but fair) Premier got it under control.  She was vilified by some down south for her tough stance, but she just shook her head and told 'em to stuff it.  Well, figuratively speaking...

I had some great things happening in 2020 also: I had two stories published; I learned some new things about myself; I got tough, and I happily threw FOMO out the door.  'Don't wanna go out?  Then stay home.  Can't be bothered doing that thing/seeing those people/attending that event?  Then don't, my friends, just don't!'

Anyway, all the best to you all, and see you in the New Year.  I am taking a blogging break till mid-January so see you on the other side.  Don't worry if I don't comment, or whatever.  I will be back.  Email me if you have any queries or worries!


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48 comments:

  1. Happy New Year! Nice assembling of stuff to start the year, love the little sculpture! and the peanut miso... WOW!

    I will be joining in a few hours, so wait for me! ;-)

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  2. Have a wonderful break for the next few weeks, and let’s hope things improve a lot in 2021! Be safe and well, and let’s hope the vaccine distribution soon changes the world!

    best for the New Year... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  3. I love those measuring spoons...so adorable!
    Happy New Year to you and Mr. P!

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  4. Have a post ready to go tomorrow (or your today). :) Yes, orange man is out. I just hope we're not all putting all our hopes and dreams on 2021 making things normal again. But, hopefully it will be better! Be safe and well! (Love the chutney!)

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    1. let's hope this year is better anyway. take care.

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  5. Happy New Year, Sherry! Enjoy your down time with Mr. P!

    Love the measuring spoons! So cute!

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  6. That Worcestershire sauce + plums looks like it's bursting with flavor! Warm wishes for a wonderful New Year!

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  7. We worked from home for years before we retired, and loved it. But you do tend to work all the time! Happy New Year, and see you when you get back from your break.

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  8. Oh my goodness those measuring spoons are so adorable! That trio of Miso looks fascinating. As always, thanks for hosting! Appreciate your IMK leadership :)

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  9. I love those measuring spoons - so festive! Happy New Year to you, Sherry - and I'm glad you and Mr. P are enjoying a bit of a break. I hope it recharges the batteries!!

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    1. i love my spoons:) yep we had a fab break. keep safe.

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  10. Love the assortment of miso and your chutneys. YUM! Those measuring spoons are priceless! Oh yes, I'm thrilled that the orange man will be gone soon. Just hoping all hell doesn't break loose between now and then.

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    1. thanks MJ. well Hell really did break loose didn't it? let's hope it gets better...

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  11. Happy New Year Sherry and thank you for posting. Orange man is like the slime that our banana slugs release. It is almost impossible to wash off.

    I've never thought of making Worcestershire Sauce from scratch. Do you spin it in a blender or leave it chunky?

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    1. the orange man just never gives in does he? You strain the worcester after it sits for a couple of weeks so you end up with a slightly thickened sauce - no chunks, no spinning ...

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  12. A very Happy, And Prosperous New Year To You, Sherry! All your food looks delicious , and that the measuring spoons are super cute and looks festive (for a second I thought it was cookies). I hope you enjoy the time off and stay well!

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  13. Thanks so much for hosting In My Kitchen. I love the sound of all your homemade preserves! I'm really keen to make some spicy nectarine sauce. How cute are your measuring spoons!

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  14. Those two types on Miso sounds interesting! Peanut and Garlic infused miso is something new to me

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    1. they are fab raymund. the peanut one is esp. interesting.

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  15. Happy New Year Sherry and enjoy your blogging break!

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  16. Every year you remind me I still have not tried to make my own Worcestershire sauce. May 2021 be kind to you!

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  17. Happy new year Sherry - I love your home preserves - had a preserving itch recently but it passed - well the fruit ripened too quickly and my time passed too quickly! So I just have to look on and admire! Those gingerbread spoons and lil dusty are cute and who can resist some flavoured miso. Hope you enjoy your break (we all say that the only way my bosses wife can make it have a proper holiday is to take him hiking somewhere without wifi!)

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    1. yep so hard to get hubby to stop working:) but he did - mostly. cheers!

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  18. Your gingerbread man spoons are so cute.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. So much wondrous things in your kitchen, those measuring spoons are so cute and so seasonal! I love all your homemade preserves and wished we lived close as i would have swapped. Admiring the trio of organic miso too. I just noted that you have a few additional days to IMK contributors to join in and i am glad, as i think i may not have participated otherwise - so will be back to link up in the next couple of days. Hope your having a good blog break too.

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    1. the spoons are gorgeous! i enjoy making preserves especially when it's over:) The IMK link is always up till 13th of the month. cheers!

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  20. Best wishes for 2021 Sherry and hope it's a good year. Love your home-made jars of preserves. Bet the miso tastes great, lovely ingredients to have in your store cupboard. Gingerbread spoons are fab too. Enjoy the break with hubby :)

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  21. Best wishes for 2021 Sherry and hope it's a good year. Love your home-made jars of preserves. Bet the miso tastes great, lovely ingredients to have in your store cupboard. Gingerbread spoons are fab too. Enjoy the break with hubby :)

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  22. Your kitchen certainly is filled with lots of yummy goodness...especially all your homemade chutneys, etc. Wishing you all the best in this new year.

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