It is July 2015 and winter has arrived with a vengeance in the Western Cape. It is weather for hearty soups, casseroles and snuggling under the blanket with my 3 Jack Russell’s! Celia from Fig Jam And Lime Cordial kindly gathers us together each month to show off what is in our kitchens. This month I have quite a lot of things in my kitchen to share with you all.
In My Kitchen July 2015
When we did the master class wine tasting at Fairview we were given magnetic badges for being such good sports! I am using mine on my fridge to keep the recipes I am making in place.
I am not the world’s best food stylist, but I do try! And to make my styling a bit more fun I bought myself some chefs tweezers. I hope I have the patience to use them.
I had 1.2 litres of guava juice
which I used by pressing fresh guavas (which I received from the lovely Teresa), through my juicer. I am hoping to turn the juice into something special. In the meantime I have frozen it until I have time to make the best use of my juice.
I bought 2 bottles of the Rose and Pomegranate Infusions at the GF&WS. Sadly, the lid is not very good so I would suggest if you buy a bottle that you drink it the same day you open it. I have been using the flat infusions to poach guavas in.
My old pizza pan lasted 4 years but the handles are now giving way, and the non stick coating is scratched (my fault). I bought a new pizza pan which I have found is larger than the older one. I have been baking biscuits every few days using it.
From the GF&WS I also came home with the best finishing olive oil I have tasted in South Africa. I have told Dave he cannot use this for cooking as it is that special, and quite pricey for ordinary use. Now I have to make risottos!
Also as part of my ‘insect pack‘ was a scorpion sucker. I had to get a nice photograph of the sucker so that you could clearly see the scorpion. Don’t worry, the sting has been removed 🙂
What I blogged July 1:
- one year ago – In My Kitchen
- two years ago – In My Kitchen
- three years ago – Mosbolletjies | Must Rolls
- four years ago – Olive Tapenade
- five years ago – Tomato And Aubergine Tart
I have tried using tweezers as well, but the result came out worse. I think I am really bad when I try to over do it. However, I look at your pictures often to learn a few tricks 🙂
Thanks for the lovely compliment Emanuele 🙂
My chef’s tweezers are “borrowed long nose pliers” from Pete’s workshop when required. They are thoroughly cleaned before use though. 🙂
I would thoroughly enjoy a glass of your guava juice.
Have a wonderful day Tandy.
🙂 Mandy xo
Ha ha, never thought of that, and I sell them!
WoW! Scorpion suckers!!! I love a good olive oil. Gives me an excuse to make lots of bruschetta… not that I need one.
Bruschetta is not something I make that often!
I confess, I find it hard to believe you get winter in the western cape!!! Anyhow, is olive oil envy a thing? I’m so jealous of that lovely olive oil, would love to drink as-is. And that pizza pan just sounds great right now, I’m a big ruiner of pans as well! They get used and abused for sure. Have a great week Tandy =)
It snows here sometimes! That oil is amazing 🙂
Insect Pack?!?! You are a most adventurous eater.
It was fun 🙂
That scorpion sucker is definitely a novelty! And if you ever left that juice around Mr NQN he would devour it in about 30 seconds 😀
I have some in my freezer if you both come to visit 🙂
Loving those badges! Those are so sweet!
Raindrops of Sapphire
Thanks Lorna 🙂
Love the sound of the guava juice, Tandy. Delicious! xxx
Thanks Liz xx
Hi Tandy, great new gadgets in your kitchen, I was once bitten by a scorpion and I was almost paralyzed for a few days, they are awful insects.
That must have been really scary!
That extra olive oil looks amazing. I wish I could find that brand here. I’m definitely going to look for it on amazon. And I am definitely in need of a pizza pan Mandy, thanks for reminding me :).
The oil is only available locally.
So hard to imagine you’re heading into winter as we gently slide into summer here in NY. I’d love to taste that finishing oil. I bet it’s delicious.
The oil is delicious, and enjoy your summer!
i love a good olive oil. i know lots of chefs say don’t use it for cooking but i always have and have no regrets:) scorpion? eek. what do you do with it? i had a bit of a giggle when you said you got juice from squeezing teresa thru your juicer:) yep silly me.
I also use my best olive oil for cooking! I have not touched the scorpion sucker 🙂
I love, love, love guavas and guava juice. If we ever holiday anywhere tropical, I always look for them on the breakfast table. I’ve never thought of using a pizza pan for biscuits. Thanks for the idea. Chef’s tweezers Tandy, you are getting serious!
Thanks for the tour.
I need the tweezers for when I try and place pretty flowers on my dishes 🙂
Ooohhhh those fresh guavas look and sound amazing! I’ve never had fresh guava juice before. What a treat!
It is a huge treat for me 🙂
Tandy, how I envy you your stash of guava juice in the freezer! I always feel like I’ve accomplished something when I freeze or can things.
Me too Jean, especially when I remember to use them 🙂
Hi Tandy,
what will you do with the scorpion?? I’d love that olive oil – yum!!! Jan x
Oh, I gave it to a friend’s daughter as a gift 😉
Chef’s tweezers remind me of surgical forceps! I have very clumsy fingers and could really use some in my kitchen
I will try and resist using them for surgical purposes Sandra 🙂
I buy my olive oil in a big can like that. It’s from a family owned olive grove on a Greek island (and the brother lives here). Makes so much difference having good olive oil doesn’t it. Lovely kitchen browse 🙂
Quality olive oil can change a dish with one drop 🙂
I love the badges Tandy and cannot remember the last time I tasted guava! I am salivating even though I cannot place the taste, so obviously I must have enjoyed my last experience!
Thanks for this month’s kitchen view!
Thanks for the monthly visit 🙂
lovely magnets and I am impressed you have bought chef’s tweezers – I don’t think I have the patience or time. The scorpion looks a little scary even without the sting
I did not think I would have the patience either, but they really do help 🙂
Tweezers are really handy with some food photography, sometimes I can get a bit clumsy trying to lift small items with my fingers. I love a good olive oil too. 🙂
My hands are far too big for delicate work 🙂
Hi Tandy! Those Tweezer could certainly come in handy for arranging. I’m truly envious of your guava juice. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for the visit Emily 🙂
Cute tweezers. I’m not really one to do ‘styling’ with my food but it’s all the rage right now. Love to see what you create with them. I love a good olive oil – It’s my favourite of your #IMK goodies this month
Nothing can better a good olive oil!