June 2023 has been an extremely wet month. Our expected rainfall in Gordons Bay for the month is just over 100mm and in one week we had 150mm! This is nothing compared to Newlands where they should get just under 120mm in June. In the same week, 513mm was recorded, which is unbelievable. Rivers broke their banks and our local substation was flooded. We were without power for 12 hours and I can only commend the people who worked in the wet and cold to get the lights turned back on.
Creations from my kitchen in June 2023
For cold and bitter days my slow roasted lamb is a winner. I did a lot of baking and made granola bars for work days, and white chocolate biscuits for weekends. The bitter chocolate fudge is sitting in the fridge for when the craving for a treat takes over. Honey tuiles were baked for a photo shoot for my vanilla semifreddo. I still have some batter in the fridge as I want to try making my own ice cream cones. The nasturtium butter was a recovered photograph from my iPhone as the original was on my stolen laptop. It has taken me nearly 18 months to post the recipe. The Laotian curry paste was rustled up to make curry over the weekend it was so wet. I gave half to a friend who has made several vegetable curries with it.
Reviews in June 2023
I was invited to test the new menu at Vergelegen wine estates Café Fleur. If you live close they have a winter special available until Sunday 16 July where you can enjoy a special offer of a complimentary dessert of your choice with every order of a starter plus main course.
This is my July submission to the #IMK series hosted by Sherry. Each month bloggers around the world gather to share what is new in their kitchens.
View the previous posts on July 1:
- 2022: Cape Malay Venison Shanks
- 2020: June 2020 Showcasing In My Kitchen
- 2019: Bircher Muesli
- 2016: What Was In My Garden May 2016
- 2015: July 2015 Showcasing In My Kitchen
- 2014: July 2014 Showcasing In My Kitchen
- 2013: July 2013 Showcasing In My Kitchen
- 2012: Mosbolletjies | Must Rolls
- 2011: Olive Tapenade
- 2010: Tomato And Aubergine Tart
It’s disappointing that you don’t choose to show photos of your actual kitchen and of the preparations of your dishes. It would be very interesting to see your processes more! Your cooking looks good, though of course it’s out of sync with the seasons here in the north, so not something I would do.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, so sorry that once again I have disappointed you! I have shown pictures of my kitchen over the years. As I work full time I don’t really have the time to stop and take photographs of my processes. Maybe when I am working less, and have all the time in the world to dedicate to my blog I shall consider doing it. Trust you are enjoying your summer?
I would say that June was a sweet month. 😊
It was indeed 🙂
Sounds like it was quite a month… Glad to hear you weathered with storm with aplomb.
It was very wet, and very cold!
thanks for joining in Tandy. I appreciate your regular support of IMK. Looks like you had a great month in the kitchen. Nasturtium butter sounds interesting. And white choc biscuits always go down a treat. Have a great July.
Thank you Sherry, and I love being a part of IMK 🙂
We are in slow cook/casserole/curry weather right now!
Everything you have made looks delicious!
Thank you Marg 🙂
All of your food looks and sounds delicious.
Thank you Lori 🙂
Yum! You had me at white chocolate biscuits! I’m keen to know how you went with the waffle cones…
I still have not done them!
Your baked goods are stunning! Life is full at your house, so thank you for sharing with us all.
thank you for peeking in!
So sorry about your laptop, how horrible. Aren’t our workers who keep the lights on through stormy weather incredible? My heroes as well as our winter weather can be cruel, with no snow but lots of rain and mud. Good things, as usual, going on in your kitchen.
Rain and mud do not make for pleasant outdoor working conditions!