In My Kitchen – April
1 April 2012 in In My Kitchen
Celia from the blog Fig Jam and Lime Cordial hosts a monthly initiative whereby bloggers from all over the world show & tell what’s in their kitchens.
In my kitchen…..
…are loads of spices that I won.
They came in this package which was hand delivered to me by the general manager of Chisa Faya himself.
Being a local Kwa Zulu Natal company they support the Sharks (our provincial rugby team) and asked their Facebook followers to send in photos of their rugby supporter gear.
I posted this photo of Himself and I taken some years ago.
We had been invited by one of our suppliers Kyocera to the launch of a new photocopier range in Johannesburg at a place called The Castle. The invite said to wear black and white and be inventive, so being avid Sharks supporters we duly dressed in our black and white. Upon arrival at the castle severe doubts began to form when we entered the very posh venue and saw a lady playing the harp and people milling around in evening wear. We looked at each other in abject horror and were about to do a runner when the MD spotted us. At the time Canon Copiers were the sponsors for the Sharks, I had sewn Kyocera signage over all the Canon bits on Himself’s jersey which the big cheese from Japan thought was hilarious “lugby velly good” and he insisted we join him on his table for the evening! Was our humiliation going to get any worse?….. oh yes!
As we were in Blue Bull rugby territory we stoically took a great deal of teasing the whole evening and then we were paraded in front of the entire venue and given the prize for the best dressed! I did feel better when I saw some bird had made her dress out of newspaper and another chap came as a dalmation!
Thanks Chisa Faya for the great spices, I’m already hooked on the Chilli Chisa Mat.
In my kitchen…….
…is this fabulous Pineapple Chilli which is absolutely wonderful on top of any cheese, particularly goats cheese served on rocket.
In my kitchen…..
…is my favourite mug which a friend bought back from Scotland for me, it always makes me smile!
pinkpolkadot said on 1 April 2012
LOL @ the mug!! Lovely spices! I love your dress-up pic. Enjoy the rest of the sunday, Sue.
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
I will never forget that night! Thanks Dottie, you too.
Michéle said on 1 April 2012
Love the mug! Everything’s beautiful in your kitchen. Wish you lived closer
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
I wish I lived in Cape Town, it all happens in your hood!
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on 1 April 2012
Oh Sue the mug is gorgeous, & congrats on the WIN. Look forward to reading your posts about how you are going to use those spices. I really wish i could meet some of our fellow bloggers, maybe when you in Joburg–let me know & you can come and have a cup of chai and some samoosas.
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
Thanks Usha, it would be good to meet you too….just don’t forget the samoosas!
Celia said on 1 April 2012
Sue, what a fabulous story! You deserve a prize for the photo! The spices look great – what flavours are in the Chisa Mat other than chilli? And like everyone else, I love the mug too! Thanks for playing this month, it’s always a treat to see what’s in your kitchen!
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
Thanks Celia, the other flavours are garlic, onion, cayenne pepper & paprika. I think the mug stole the show!
heidiannie said on 1 April 2012
What a great win!
And a wonderful picture and story- those outfits were winners for you more than once!
And the mug- smiling would be eclipsed by long bouts of laughter!
And it certainly does answer the question-”What do they wear under those kilts?”
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
Thanks Heidi, yes those outfits certainly paid off! I have it on good authority that they really don’t wear anything underneath.
Lizzy (Good Things) said on 1 April 2012
Such a fun and interesting post! Love the mug, love the story. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sous Chef said on 1 April 2012
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Lizzy, thanks for popping in.
mitzireddy said on 2 April 2012
You have a lucky streak winning streak, Sue – lovely gifts – even better pic of you and himself – had a good laugh at the mug – will be my favourite too. Enjoy your week.
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
Morning Mitzi, I think everyone like the mug!
You have a good week as well.
Debbie said on 2 April 2012
Love the mug.
Can just imagine your faces when you arrived at the black and white event.
Well done on winning all those tasty soices and goodies.
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
At first I was mortified but people were chirping us and it was all very good natured banter, it turned out to be a fun evening.
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book said on 2 April 2012
I can tell you that Pete would have done one better and would have gone bare foot! All your fretting for nothing as you won the best dressed prize – awesome!
Mandy
How cool that you got all them spices – have fun using them all.
So…what’s on the other side of that mug?
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
Hahaha – I’ve been waiting for someone to ask about the other side of the mug…..sorry to disappoint but it’s the same pic, great if you’re a lefty!
Brenda said on 2 April 2012
Yeehaa! Found you again.
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
Ello! I wonder when the rest of LD will be coming across, that will make things easier.
Tandy said on 2 April 2012
what a fantastic prize to have won!
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
It was a super prize and I am trying them out one by one.
Glenda said on 2 April 2012
I toooo love the mug
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
Hello Glenda, thanks for visiting, it seems all the ladies like my mug!
Shelley said on 2 April 2012
Teehhheeee (naughty little giggle)…that mug is great!
And what a prize to win – I’d take that over a meat tray any day!
Sous Chef said on 2 April 2012
I am very pleased with my prize, their spices are very good and extremely reasonable.
adinparadise said on 2 April 2012
Fabulous prizes you’re always winning, Sue.
I love your rugby outfits and handbag. You deserved to win. I can just imagine how you felt when you arrived though. 
I still don’t seem to be subscribed. just found this on Fb. I’ll try again. ;(
Sous Chef said on 12 April 2012
I got that sinking feeling big time!
I can see you on my subscriber list, please let me know if you have come right, otherwise I will email Food24.