August 2020 crept in with me being sick. Nothing serious, just allergies taking over. The sore throat was knocked on the head with loads of different medications. I believe in attacking the viral infection from all angles. So I drank Corenza C and ACC200. Took Viral Guard and Sinus medication. Sucked on throat lozenges and gargled with Betadine. By the end of the weekend I was feeling much better having missed only one training session. And I spent a day on the couch doing as little as possible.
Kitchen Creations From August 2020
I am keeping up with my sourdough baking and made a divine chocolate cake, a daily bread, some crackers and flatbreads.
It was also International Scone Week in August 2020 and I contributed three recipes. I started off with cream scones, then moved onto rosemary and lemon scones, and ended the week with courgette and feta scones.
Other random recipes included one for hummus salad dressing, another for devilled eggs. And by far my favourite of the month, this saffron ice cream.
One new item in August 2020
I had a beautiful glass bottle next to our prep bowl for hand soap. But it is not really user friendly when your hands are dirty. And this one is not only easy to pump with any part of your hand, it has a non slip base as well. I have moved the glass one upstairs next to our coffee maker.
This is my September submission to the #IMK series, hosted by Sherry. Each month bloggers around the world gather to share what is new in their kitchens. Pop on over to her blog to take a peek.
Inspiration published on Lavender and Lime September 2:
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- 2019 – Greek Chicken Pie
- 2018 – Line Of Sight
- 2015 – September 2015 Showcasing In My Kitchen
- 2014 – Lobster Ceviche
- 2013 – I Made It: Cassoulet
- 2012 – Hila Jonker Answers Questions For The Blog
- 2011 – Ostrich Fillets With A Red Wine Jus
- 2010 – Lobster Provencale
Those are good looking foods! Sometimes it’s just good to hang out on the couch and rest. Hope you stay healthy!
Thank you Mimi, and I hope the same for you 🙂
Around the world, I think everyone had a quiet month of August, except for a few unfortunate cities in the US where the tensions of discrimination, disease, and economic hardship are taking a toll. I hope you have a healthier September!
be safe… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, the situation in America really saddens me, especially with the awful police reaction to many individual cases.
Get well soon! The breads are looking delicious!
Thank you Sonia 🙂
That’s an interesting pump! I guess then the rest of the hand isn’t dirty? You’re making so many interesting things with your sourdough! 😀
You can press it down with any part of your arm – quite clever 🙂
lots of great cooking going on there tandy. hope you’re feeling well these days. thanks so much for joining in this month. I may stop using inlinkz – it’s just a darn nuisance lately. love the saffron icecream! and that soap dispenser looks the bomb. take care S
Sorry to hear the inlinkz is not working and hope you find a solution.
We have had covid creep back into our area.. I think I am safe. Also do the vitamins and gargle..
Please stay that way.
I really had great intent to participate in the scone event. Yet, now it is September (What?!?!?) and it has passed. Hope you are feeling better!
I am indeed, and hopefully you can take part next year 🙂
i’m a bit annoyed at myself for not joining in with International scone week, but i was really busy that time escaped me. I hope your feeling much better too.
I am much better – thank you. And there is always next year 🙂
I’m glad that your remedies worked and that you are feeling better. You certainly did produce a lot of tasty foods in August.
Thank you Karen 🙂
Tandy, I’m glad you’re feeling better. Sore throats are cause for concern these days with Covid-19 and I’m thankful allergies were the cause. (If one can be thankful for allergies.) I had to zero in on your chocolate cake photo — didn’t know you could make a cake with sourdough. Your saffron ice cream took “ala mode” to the next level! Loved your savory scones, too — all of them actually. Stay safe and well, my friend, xo.
Thank you Kim. I am well pleased it is only allergies as well. And making cake with sourdough was a great experiment 🙂
I’ve had seasonal allergies more this summer but I still keep hiking when the weather permits. I hate to stay inside! I appreciate the tips you give and of course the wonderful recipes! I want to make bread this week!
I need to get out and do a hike soon!