We leave for Scotland on the 3rd of September 2015, but before I can even think about packing later on today, I am sharing what is new and exciting in my kitchen in September 2015, with all of you, and Celia from Fig Jam And Lime Cordial. I was sent Canderel with sucralose so that I could make a Coconut Banana Loaf. I will make good use of what is left of this product as I have a few cakes to make that will need frosting.
They also sent me a set of measuring cups that are sturdy and have lovely handles. These have been put into the drawer for everyday use, replacing the ones I bought about a year ago. In my new kitchen I am going to have to sort out all of these things into one drawer.
When we were at The Restaurant At Gabriëlskloof I bought some of their olive oil. It is fantastic and I will buy the 2l one next time we visit.
I was very lucky to be a guest of Good Housekeeping at their annual Celebrity Bake Stars Event. I was sent home with a huge goody bag full of edible delights. Some of them I have kept but the biscuits went to my 95 year old Mother In Law as a treat.
There were also a lot of items for the kitchen and I love the whisk! Some of the items I have already and don’t need doubles, so these have been gifted to my stepson, James.
You might recall I spoke about the Tupperware egg separator? Well, imagine my surprise when I was sent home with a huge bag of Tupperware from the same event, that included one. I have no need for more Tupperware – this is the plus side of having started a kitchen over 20 years ago, James and Carli have more use and a newer kitchen and so I have ‘swapped’ my goody bay for all the kitchen items that they have borrowed from me and not yet returned.
Together with The Ultimate Snowflake Collection recipe book, I was sent three of Snowflake’s Pre Mixes. These too were sent to James as I have run out of pantry space! This is the one shortfall of having such a small kitchen.
Disclosure: I was not asked by anyone who gave me gifts to blog about them. This post is in line with my blogging policy.
Dave and I are overseas in Scotland from the 3rd. I will be back in my office on the 16th of September and I will start replying to comments then. I won’t be able to read any blogs while we are away so please forgive my lack of visiting back. To follow along with us, click here.
What I blogged September 2:
- one year ago – Lobster Ceviche
- two years ago – I Made It: Cassoulet
- three years ago – Interview With Hila Jonker
- four years ago – Ostrich Fillets With A Red Wine Jus
- five years ago – Lobster Provencale
Safe travels my friend xx
thanks Liz xx
I love those measuring cups, they do look great. Have the most wonderful time in Scotland, safe travels and see you when you get back.
Thanks Sam xxx
I really need a set of those measuring cups with the handles – mine are a babushka doll set and quite fiddly. That olive oil looks the goods too Tandy!! Safe travels!! Jan x
But I am sure those dolls are beautiful!
So many goodies this month! I get so much use out of my egg separator, it is no joke. 🙂
I can totally understand 🙂
Hi Tandy, looks like you have some really great goodies in your kitchen this month. Have fun in Scotland.
Thanks Cheri 🙂
Safe and happy travels!
Thanks Tanya 🙂
It looks like you got loads of great stuff! I hope you enjoy your time in Scotland.
Thanks Pam 🙂
I wanna be in your kitchen now Tandy! I love that whisk! And those measuring cups! And don’t get me started on all those treats! Glad you got all this swag!
I am so blessed 🙂
I love the new kitchen stuff. Everytime I buy something new for my kitchen, I feel like cooking right away hehehe :). Do you know this feeling?
I totally know that feeling!
Haha, I’m having some Tupperware envy. So nice! I love Tupperware and look for it at every garage sale. But my mom is the Tupperware queen. When my parents were first married, my mom supposed our family for 2 years selling Tupperware until my dad got a good job. It’s so handy. Those measuring cups are so pretty too.
It is amazing how well the Tupperware lasts!
I love the measuring cups, Tandy, and I bet that olive oil is delicious. How wonderful to receive all the goodies and how sweet of you to share them. Have a wonderful trip to Scotland. My daughter and I were talking about taking a trip there at some point. It’s where our ancestors are from. Enjoy your vacation!
Thanks Susan and maybe you can ‘travel’ along with us 🙂
So many wonderful things in your kitchen Tandy – and so lovely that you can pass a few things on to needy people. I sometimes think that I will bake something just to pass it on – I love the feeling {although I do love eating delicious baked treats too}.
I often share our baked goodies otherwise my waist line would object 😉
Love the measuring cups. I use mine nearly every day. Have a safe and happy trip Tandy. Scotland is such a beautiful place.
It is a beautiful place indeed 🙂
Lots of interesting stuff here Tandy. Enjoy your break in Scotland!
Thanks Amanda 🙂
Have returned home to find we are out of olive oil. Impossible! Like the look of the one in your kitchen. Have a good month Tandy
I would not be happy to run out of olive oil!
Who’s a lucky girl? Trip to Scotland and a load of goodies! Safe travel, I wonder what you will bring back…….
I will hopefully get the Scotland photos up soon! Thanks for the visit Maree 🙂
Love the measuring cups and I think an egg separator is handy when you need lots of eggs whites in one go. Have a great time in Scotland 🙂
Thanks Moya, we had a super time 🙂
How lucky are you Tandy on all those amazing gifts from Good Housekeeping! Sounds like it would have been a great event! And it’s good to see everything went to a great home. I can’t go past a good olive oil either, they can make such a big difference to even the simplest salad or steak! Great #IMK post
I am so with you about the olive oil!
i hope you had a wonderful time in scotland. how was the weather? i have a couple of sets of measuring cups and i use them all when i cook! i need more:)
We did, and mostly the weather was good. I am the same with my measuring spoons 🙂