Cupcake cases
I think I must be a little bit of a nosy parker. I love reading about what’s going on in everyone’s kitchen in the monthly In My Kitchen posts. I’m even thinking I might give a little sneak peak into my actual kitchen in the hope that other bloggers will share their work stations. This month my kitchen is mostly full of Christmas presents starting with these pretty black and white cupcake cases which were a gift from Busta and his sister Tigga (she’s our very old cat who doesn’t get on so well with her much younger brother).
Bean harvest
When I got back from a week at the beach my bean stalks had gone mad. In a very very strange coincidence the people on the other side of the fence are also growing beans in exactly the same spot and they’ve started creeping over. This was my harvest after a week away. There are heaps and heaps of baby ones coming out too. I also have a couple more baby eggplants growing. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of eating home-grown produce. It’s so exciting.
Scallop spoons
In my kitchen are some scallop spoons from mum and dad. I call them scallop spoons because that’s what I immediately pictured on them as soon as I opened the gift. Now I just have to find the perfect recipe (don’t mind me reflecting in the spoons – bad photo!).
Robo-measuring cup
In my kitchen is a robo-measuring cup from Santa. He will definitely add some fun to baking.
Measuring spoons and melon baller
In my kitchen are some beautiful measuring spoons and a melon baller, also gifts from Santa. Yes I am the kind of person who puts melon baller on their Christmas wish list.
Super Butcher haul ready for the freezer
I’m my kitchen is my latest haul from Super Butcher. You buy the beef as whole pieces and the butchers there cut them up however you like for free. I got 18 good-quality beef sausages for the bargain price of $1.80 as they were close to their use-by date. It doesn’t matter to me as they went straight to the freezer. I use my cryovacer to packaged the meat before I freeze it. I know it creates waste but it saves the meat from freezer burn and makes it so much easier to fit everything in.
New knives
In my kitchen is a new selection of knifes, another gift from mum and dad. The very long one is a ‘forever sharp’ knife guaranteed never to go blunt. It has performed well so far but I can’t wait to try it out on a fresh loaf of bread.
Gift hamper
In my kitchen is a tasty gift hamper that Will got as a Christmas present at work. It’s all my favourite things. All we need is a freshly-baked loaf of bread and a picnic rug and we have the perfect lunch.
What about you? What’s in your kitchen this month?
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
Hi Claire, thanks for playing again this month! I am seriously impressed by those decorated measuring spoons – they’re absolutely gorgeous! What brand are they please, and do you know where Santa might have bought them? Thanks!
Celia I will ask Santa and let you know. They’re very pretty aren’t they?!
Claire, love those measuring spoons and your ‘scallop’ spoons too! Beans, delicious. Mine didn’t take this time. But we are picking (self sown) cherry tomatoes galore, as well as cucumbers and masses of strawbs! Loved popping in to your kitchen.
I’m hoping to have some cherry tomatoes soon too. Last year I had no luck with them at all but the year before we were eating heaps of them. My grandma has a few seedlings she’s starting for me this time. Hopefully she has the magic touch.
That Robo measuring cup is fantastic! I’ve seen the babushka doll ones in the kitchenware shop and had to resist the temptation – I really don’t need it!
I love the messages on your measuring spoons as well – beautiful!
thanks for sharing your kitchen
Shelley I hate to admit it but I also have the babushka cups!
Your robo measuring cup and measuring spoons are so cute!!! I have some pink heart measuring cups and it makes me smile everytime I use them.
Baking is fun already but having utensils you love just makes it even more exciting!
Ooh I love that Robo measurer and those measuring spoons – and how posh you are with your scallop spoons! Love the insight into your kitchen.