In My Kitchen – December 2012
10 December 2012 in In My Kitchen
Celia over at Fig Jam & Lime Cordial started this monthly round-up of what’s in peoples kitchens, I think it satisfies the nosiness in us all. If you want to see what other bloggers around the world have in their kitchen then click on this link.
In my kitchen….
….is a gift from my friend Nikki, lovely fresh veg from her Dad’s garden in Howick.
In my kitchen….
…is another win! I know, I know, I can hear you all saying “not again!” but in my defence I do enter a lot of competitions. I haven’t had time to have a good look at the book yet, but Himself has used the snazzy tongs with built-in LED light! Thank you Food and Home magazine. The Ultimate Braai (barbecue) Master is a tv program that has just aired in South Africa, the teams had to cook in some very difficult situations all over the country.
In my kitchen….
….is this cute little scoop I got in England, I bought a whole load of old cutlery for buttons and this was one of my finds. If you look closely you will see it measures 1/4 cup.
In my kitchen….
….is this slightly indulgent present to myself, Yuppiechef are having a 12 days of Christmas sale and this was offered for virtually half price……..my box of happy!
In my kitchen…..
….is this gorgeous gift of delicious salt from my friend Rachel, I love the little glass container.
In my kitchen…
….are these little bowls, I use them for individual servings of pate, etc. I bought them at the Grahamestown festival years ago. It was a girly road trip, we saw some wonderful theatre, stayed in a very strange B & B that was stuck in a 70′s time-warp, ate out everyday at some fascinating places, some of which only operate during the festival. One night we would be eating in a church hall, the next in someone’s dining room, at one place Pieter Dirk Uys was on the next table. I remember I drove us all the way home, over 12 hours and because we’d been partying for the entire week, everyone else slept the whole damn way!
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book said on 10 December 2012
Sue, I love everything in your kitchen but my favourite would have to be your gorgeous little bowls – I have a thing for nunu little things. I have an ever growing little bowl collection oh and little jug collection too – heavens knows what I will ever do with all of them as I keep using the same ones over and over. Oh and next time you head to the Grahamstown Festival, you can stop over here on your way home for a night or 3, we are only an hour and a half outside of Grahamstown.
Mandy xo
Have a happy week ahead.
Sous Chef said on 10 December 2012
Thanks Mandy, I remember you saying about your bowl and jug fetish!
If I get down that way again I will certainly make a plan to get to meet you, we do get down your way every now and then as we have friends in East London and a cottage in Port Alfred. I would love to meet you.
adinparadise said on 10 December 2012
Some gorgeous stuff you have there, Sue. That cauliflower looks too divine. Congrats on you umpteenth win.
Sous Chef said on 10 December 2012
Thanks, the cauliflower was so fresh and quite delicious.
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on 10 December 2012
Love whats in your kitchen and oh my that winning streak of yours-amazing. Would you know if The frying pans are still on offer at Yuppie chef
Sous Chef said on 10 December 2012
Unfortunately the pans were only on special that day, when I bought mine there were 34 left, an hour later they were all gone. They feature a different special each day so check them out.
pinkpolkadot said on 10 December 2012
I love these IMK posts! Love the cute little scoop! I have never been to the Grahamstown festival but I have been to the KKNK in Oudshoorn loads of times!! I can just imagine what a ball it must have been with an all girlie trip!!
Sous Chef said on 11 December 2012
I like my little scoop too, it was a run trip, we laughed a lot!
mitzireddy said on 11 December 2012
A lucky winning streak must be stamped on your rear, Sue – you must have received my share as well – I just cannot win anything but then again I very rarely enter competitions. I find these posts satisfies my nosiness – luv the scoop – very cute.
Sous Chef said on 11 December 2012
Hahaha….good job I can’t see it!
Glad you enjoy the IMK posts, when are you going to do one?
Debbie said on 11 December 2012
Wayne also has one of those snazzy braai tongs….he loves gadgets even more than I do.
Love the pan….have a thing for nice pans.
Sous Chef said on 11 December 2012
I am also a sucker for gadgets and all things kitchen
Ani said on 11 December 2012
Love how you describe Pieter Dirk Uys on the next table, having been to these festivals and had lots of fun being on the table is a very apt description
Sous Chef said on 11 December 2012
Of course I meant he was sat at the next table…..it was probably us that were dancing on the table!
thanks for taking the time to comment.
rumtumtigger said on 11 December 2012
Bah humbug *grumbles with jealousy at Sue’s winning streak*. Small mercies that I’ve been invited to the Braai Master Wrap Party on Thursday though
. You have some lovely things to brag about in your kitchen this month. I’m kicking myself for missing out on the pan but enjoy it 
xx
Sous Chef said on 11 December 2012
Hahaha! my, my, we ARE becoming quite the foodie socialite my dear
I must admit I am thrilled with my new pan, such a bargain.
Linda said on 11 December 2012
Half price! What a great deal, one cant splurge to much on good pots and pans!
Sous Chef said on 13 December 2012
It was a fab deal and I agree about buying the best that you can.
foodandthefab said on 11 December 2012
Love that scoop Sue and go you on your winning streak!
Sous Chef said on 13 December 2012
Thanks Townie, long may it last!
Debbie said on 12 December 2012
Morning,I remember sometime ago you mentioned that Himself had a biltong maker,where did he buy it?Hubbie wants one for Christmas.
Sous Chef said on 13 December 2012
Hi Debbie, I did pop over to your blog and answer this, but just in case….we got ours from Hirsches and it was R300.
Lizzy (Good Things) said on 12 December 2012
Ooooh, I love that little scoop… how beautiful! It’s fun entering competitions. I love it too. Wishing you and yours season’s eatings.
Sous Chef said on 13 December 2012
Hi Lizzy, glad I’m not the only one who enjoys entering competitions, have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2013.
thinkinggirl said on 12 December 2012
Taken me a while..might be the blonde in my…to find you and discover that i can comment…or not…lets see?
Sous Chef said on 13 December 2012
Hi Nikki, doesn’t your Dad’s veg look good?!
Glenda said on 13 December 2012
Hi Sue. Merry Christmas. I adore that little scoop and the bowls are lovely.
Sous Chef said on 15 December 2012
Thanks Glenda, I want to use the scoop as a prop so I shall have to bake something soon!
celia said on 16 December 2012
Sue, I love your wee bowls! And the scoop! And how magnificent is that cauli – we can’t seem to grow them well here! Hope you enjoy the black salt – we have a different type of black salt here, and use it all the time! Have a great Christmas! xx
Sous Chef said on 17 January 2013
Thanks Celia, I hope 2013 is kind to you and yours. I wonder why cauliflowers don’t grow well there, we get beauties.
Tandy said on 18 December 2012
well done on your win! I love that you got yourself a gift – it is an amazing pan and I wish you many years of happy use
Sous Chef said on 17 January 2013
Thanks, I’m loving my pan, just the right weight, nobody else is allowed to touch it!
Lisaman said on 14 January 2013
Hiya Sue.. Happy 2013.. Love the cauliflower.. Looks delicious.. I bought a little salt mixed with thyme in a similar glass jar at our local Christmas market.. Is so tasty!!
Sous Chef said on 17 January 2013
Hi Lisa, Happy new year to you too! There are so many nice salts these days. Hope it’s all going well with you?