January – In My Kitchen…..
8 January 2012 in In My Kitchen
In my kitchen is this perfect foodie present that I received from my Secret Santa, the Secret Santa initiative was organised by Tandy over at Lavender & lime. My gift was carefully wrapped in the white cloth and I am delighted with my goodies, thanks so much to my mystery fellow blogger who lives in Stellenbosch…..*wonders who it is?*
Next up is something I’ve blogged about before, every year when I go over to England I lug home at least 3 large bottles, last time my case was so heavy the wheels wouldn’t turn properly! Imagine my delight when I saw Pick n Pay stocking it, at R21.99 for a 150g bottle it is more expensive than our local equivalents but it’s much nicer and as you can see I’m stockpiling.
The final thing I want to tell you about is Himself’s new Biltong* Maker that he got for Christmas. OK, technically it’s not mine, but it is in my kitchen so therefore it qualifies 
Our first batch is drying as I type. It’s better than TV I tells ya, we all stop and stare through the glass window watching progress of the meat……..watch this space.
To view other blogger’s ‘In my Kitchen’ posts please visit Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial who started this monthly theme.
*Biltong is similiar to Beef Jerky and is a national favourite here in South Africa.
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on 8 January 2012
All the very best for 2012, hope you had a wonderful festive season. Love your post and will most certainly try the chili sauce. Thanks once again
Sous Chef said on 8 January 2012
Hi there, the same sentiments to you and your family. I was first introduced to Linghams when I lived in Singapore and we love it, do try it.
Max said on 8 January 2012
I’m very curious about the Linghams now, will certainly be on the lookout for it. Love the biltong maker, sure is better than TV!
Sous Chef said on 9 January 2012
Both Pick n Pay’s here in Pmb stock it so you should be able to source it quite easily.
Celia said on 8 January 2012
Sue, thanks for playing, lovely to see what’s in your kitchen this month!
I love the Falk’s black salt, and use it on my loaves of bread. And I’ll have to look out for the Lingham’s sauce – I haven’t tried it before, but it definitely sounds like the sort of thing I’d like!
Sous Chef said on 9 January 2012
I shall definitely use the black salt next time I make bread, thanks for the tip. Lingham’s is the bomb!
heidiannie said on 9 January 2012
I love your biltong maker!
My brother and I made beef jerky many years ago, drying it in an oven and then the food dehydrator. It was so good, but seemed like a lot of work.(Just slicing the steak up so thin seemed like a lot of work at that time.)
But I’ve never had better jerky.
Thanks for the look into your kitchen!
Sous Chef said on 9 January 2012
We had so much fun making the biltong and we are thrilled with the results. Thanks for popping in.
janicetripepi said on 9 January 2012
Battling with comments again
janicetripepi said on 9 January 2012
Will definately keep my eyes open for Linghams
janicetripepi said on 9 January 2012
Want to hear alllll about that awesome biltong maker!
Sous Chef said on 9 January 2012
I will bring you a bottle when we get together, will let you know when I am next in Durbs. Himself is loving his pressie, suddenly he is very into spices and meat cuts!
sideview said on 9 January 2012
my dad made a dryer when we were children, a simple screened box with a stand and ‘arms’ to hang the biltong on in strips. we loved it
Sous Chef said on 9 January 2012
We have enjoyed messing around with the biltong maker and it wasn’t very expensive.
sashassuppers said on 9 January 2012
those gifts are awesome! I will look out for the sauce Sue
Sous Chef said on 10 January 2012
I’m sure you will like it Tandy, I use it a lot.
Blondie said on 10 January 2012
Once again, your post has inspired me to ‘think about’ posting on this theme – seeing as I haven’t posted since late December, it’s time I got my A into G again anyway!!
Sous Chef said on 10 January 2012
It must be the nosey in me, but I enjoy seeing what everyone else has in their kitchens.
zabwan said on 10 January 2012
Hey, fellow-townie! Hope you’re surviving the heat here in the hollow. Thanks for sharing what’s in your kitchen this month… I keep thinking about doing a ‘what’s in my camp-kitchen’
see you around sometime… 
Sous Chef said on 10 January 2012
Isn’t it time we had a coffee or lunch? Damn it was hot today!
Choclette said on 10 January 2012
That black salt looks amazing – would love to try it.
Sous Chef said on 11 January 2012
I’m keen to try it as well, thanks for visiting.
Lizzy (Good Things - Australia) said on 11 January 2012
Oh, man… a biltong maker! Amazing.
Sous Chef said on 11 January 2012
Hi Lizzy, we are delighted with the results, will be posting about it.
Lizzy (Good Things - Australia) said on 11 January 2012
I can’t wait. We just enjoyed wonderful biltong at Victor Churchill in Sydney.
Debbie said on 11 January 2012
Morning and happy new Year.
Mustn’t show Wayne the chilly sauce…he is an addict!.
Sure Himself will have fun with the biltong maker
Sous Chef said on 11 January 2012
Hi Debbie, happy happies to you guys as well. Shame buy Wayne a bottle, he’ll love it!
Colonialist said on 11 January 2012
That biltong maker looks like a real asset!
Sous Chef said on 11 January 2012
The first batch was brilliant, mind you we did use rump, going to try a cheaper cut next.
Jason Takagi said on 12 January 2012
Love your blog!
Sous Chef said on 12 January 2012
Thanks Jason, thanks for dropping by.
family practice scottsdale said on 13 January 2012
Awesome post! I will keep an on eye on your blog.
Sous Chef said on 13 January 2012
Hi there, thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it.
tiny-oven said on 13 January 2012
Hi Sue, it’s santa!
I wrote a message on the inside of the box, you must have missed it. Hope you enjoy the salt and the tomatoes! I always have a jar of Pronto Mama in my fridge
Jessica
Sous Chef said on 13 January 2012
Oh Jessica I am so sorry I missed it! Thank you so much for an awesome pressie, I will be using both in up-coming posts. xxx
granny1947 said on 26 January 2012
At long last….have finally found your post!!!!
Sous Chef said on 26 January 2012
Hi there, I have been reading your posts (via email) I thought it would be easier to find people now that I’m on WP but it’s not the case!
granny1947 said on 26 January 2012
Wait!!!!
Don’t think this is your WP blog…sigh
Sous Chef said on 26 January 2012
This is my WP blog under the Food24 banner.