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Life: What’s in my kitchen

February 1, 2016 by Shari 25 Comments

And just like that it is February, we return to our regular routines and our holidays seem like a distant memory. I’m making a conscious effort to bring more ‘joy’ into my life this year – to not sweat the small stuff and give myself a few special treats every now and again. As a Mum, I’m busy looking after everyone else in the house hold and I’m often left until last. If the children, or even my husband, like the look of something on my plate – I will give it to them. But this month, I am keeping a special treat or two for myself!

As you may or may not be aware, Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial is no longer hosting ‘In My Kitchen’ and has handed the baton over to Maureen at The Orgasmic Chef. Check out Maureen’s blog to see who else in joining in to the ‘In My Kitchen’ link up.

In my February kitchen…

I have hidden a tub or Pat and Stick’s Butter Toasted Pecan Ice cream in the back of the freezer – for when everyone has fallen asleep and I can enjoy it in peace {without having to give up even a spoonful}. It is just too good to share. I might go as far to say that this is the best ice cream that I have ever eaten! The ice cream is perfectly soft and scoopable, even taken straight out of the freezer, and is full of the delicious butter toasted pecans. So buttery and crunchy and totally amazeballs.

Pat and Stick's Buttered Toasted Pecan Icecream

In my February kitchen…

I’ve got baskets and baskets of plums, from our garden, which I will be turning into plum jam and plum cake and plum jelly. I look a full basket of plums around to my husband’s cousin’s wife. She is German and makes an amazing dessert using these plums. I am hoping that she will let me come around and learn how to make said amazing dessert, so that I can share it with you. And have it up my sleeve for next season when I am left with a glut of plums.

A basket of plums from GoodFoodWeek's garden

In my February kitchen…

I’ve got a few cans of organic coconut cream. Whilst we were on holidays with friends in Manyana – my friend’s Mum introduced me to the joy of slightly sweetened whipped coconut cream, and I have seriously been addicted ever since. All you need to do is chill your can of coconut cream in the fridge over night, then add a little icing sugar {or your sweetener of choice} and whip as you would normal cream. We have been adding this to our summer fruit salad each night. BEST EASY DESSERT!

Organic coconut cream

In my February kitchen…

I have also hidden a tub of Maggie Beer’s Orange and Dark Chocolate Almond Ice Cream in my freezer, for eating when everyone else is asleep and I don’t have to share. For those of who aren’t regulars to the blog, I have a serious addiction to anything jaffa flavoured. However, I find that this combination of orange and chocolate can be polarizing.

Maggie Beer's Orange and Dark Chocolate Almond Ice cream
In my February kitchen…

I’m trying CoYo with passionfruit – a coconut yoghurt alternative because I am lactose intolerant and I have been devouring way too much dairy of late and it is carrying out havoc on my digestion system.
CoYo - coconut yoghurt

In my February kitchen…

I have this beautiful biodegradable bamboo fibre dish set called Biobu by EKOBO. This was one of the boy’s Christmas presents, but I am seriously thinking that I am going to purchase some more sets as after a month going through the dishwasher, they are my most favourite pieces of crockery for the boys. They are really ergonomical – aiding in allowing the boys to feed themselves without too much trouble and they wash beautifully in the dishwasher.

Biobu by EKOBO - biodegradable bamboo fibre dish set

In my February kitchen…

I’ve been eating this delicious vegan banana bread – it was going to be a paleo banana bread until I found that I actually didn’t have any eggs left. No matter – banana is a great substitute for eggs, so is a 1/4 cup of chickpea flour mixed with a 1/4 cup of water. I’ll be sharing my vegan banana bread recipe shortly on the blog.

GoodFoodWeek's vegan banana bread

In my February kitchen…

I have some beautiful linen from Mozi Australia. I love linen tablecloths and tea towels. I picked up some whilst I was in Sydney last month and using them just makes me feel happy! Heads up the my beautiful Martini Bikini Cotton Tablecloth {that has featured in some of my Instagrams shots} is now on sale {was $69.95 and is now reduced to $52.46}. It is really generously cut and will cover even an 8 seater table.

Beautiful Mozi linen teatowels

What new things have you picked up and tried lately? Do you purchase new brands or do you stick with what you have tried and tested? Are you choosing to give yourself a special treat or two this year? Are you a sweet or savoury fan? What brands of children’s dishes are you currently using? Do you like linen tea towels and tablecloths? Anything interesting happening with you and your family in February?

 

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GoodFoodWeek started in 2008 as a way of sharing recipes with uni friends and family who were spread near and far. It has evolved over the years to contain my ramblings as I’ve searched for a house, planned the perfect veggie patch, stumbled through farmer’s markets with my eye half open (because you need to be there at 6am to get the fresh eggs), had babies, gathered family and friends around a shared table, laughed out loud and enjoyed life to the fullest! Read More…

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