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In My Kitchen: December 2014

December 9, 2014 By JJ 8 Comments

It’s once again time for In My Kitchen and as per usual this is a collection of things from the past month — as seen over on Instagram — in loosely interpreted categories and no particular order. As always I’m linking up with Celia for IMK.

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Kitchen Shenanigans

It has been a bit of a slow month (at least compared to the usual influx of stuff that seems to pass through) but there has certainly been pumpkin, lots and lots of roasted pumpkin.

Mainly for pie, and then mini-pies, and then leftovers mixed into pretty much everything else including breakfast.

Roasting more pumpkin, because pie.

Oh, and baked pumpkin doughnuts for a crafternoon date. Because I never go anywhere without cake.

It's highly possible I baked pumpkin doughnuts to take to a crafternoon session w @penelope_quinn. Because 1. #cakewins and 2. there is a never ending supply of roast pumpkin in my fridge.  • #eatfoodphotos Nov 28 | #leftovers •

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A thoughtful secret santa gift from the lunch I took those pies to. The tea towel (or the back side of it at least) has already made it into a photo setup because props gotta earn their keep.

Beautiful secret santa gift from yesterday's festivities ??  Would love to see what everyone else got (& who ended up w mine!) ping @wholesomecook @cookrepublic @newfuturepr @batchmade @alexx_stuart @lukbeautifood @thefitfoodieblog @grati_food @simm

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A lovely hamper* of summer fruit and veg landed at my door thanks to Sydney Markets. One salad has already made it to the blog, another is on the way soon. It reminded me that I need to be better about stocking the fridge with fresh veggies.

A gorgeous box of #summerfruitandveg just landed at my door - stay tuned for the next pic, I simply couldn't resist... Thanks @sydneymarkets I do adore summer! #greengrocerfresh

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I do love brown paper packages tied up with string… especially when they contain Aussie Macadamias*. One of my perpetual faves and currently making their way into pretty much everything I’m cooking.

I do love brown paper packages tied up with string... Especially they they contain Aussie Macadamias ???? - one of my perpetual faves

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Food Finds

I recently met the vibrant Sal of The Fit Foodie and she was kind enough to send me on my way with a pouch of her newly launched Protein Ball Fit Mixes.

Only three ingredients take them from powder to ball — no blender required. Plus there is no fructose, gluten, dairy, soy or chemicals — and they taste brilliant.

Balls. Choc & Chia protein balls from @thefitfoodieblog to be exact. No blender, no fructose (that's right, not a date in sight), no soy/gluten/dairy. Rolled some in extra cacao and some in coconut and left some plain because that's how I roll ????. The

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A gorgeous taste* of a couple FarmhouseDirect, direct from the producer, products including Pretsel Vineyard Pickled Walnuts (whole walnuts in the shell, pickled — crazy good, perfect with a cheese platter) and amazingly fragrant Lisadurne Hill Olive Oil. Find out more about Farmhouse Direct in my Socially Conscious Gift Guide.

A gorgeous taste of a couple @farmhousedirect - direct from the producer - products. Pretsel Vineyard Pickled Walnuts (whole walnuts in the shell, pickled - crazy good) and amazingly fragrant Lisadurne Hill Olive Oil ????

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They look like spoons, but these decorative pieces* from Good Spender are so much more. Made from recycled bombshells in Laos, each one supports a local artisan and helps fund landmine removal. More about these and other gifts for good in my Socially Conscious Gift Guide.

They look like spoons, but these decorative pieces are so much more. Made from recycled bombshells in Laos, each one supports a local artisan and helps fund landmine removal. Gifts for good. Keep an eye out for more from @good_spender in my gift guides ov

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Loving the curated selection* offered by new online store My Omeio. It’s like browsing market stalls of some of the best small producers in Sydney — but delivered. The Miellerie honey is off the hook. More from them in an upcoming Gift Guide.

Loving the curated selection offered by @myomeio. It's like browsing market stalls of some of the best small producers - but delivered. Thanks for the sampler Niko! #foodfind

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I’m thinking cookies… (Who am I kidding, I’m always thinking cookies, but I’m certainly open to other recommendations!)

I'm thinking cookies... (Who am I kidding, I'm always thinking cookies) #foodfind

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Bought some quinoa flour from Keenwah at Bondi markets this weekend…

I discovered recently while trying to make my Quinoa Tortillas that a coarse grind really doesn’t work well with the recipe so I was pleased to discover that Keenwah’s flour is ground fine and the tortillas came out brilliantly.

Bought some quinoa flour from @keenwah_au at Bondi markets this weekend... Not only is it less expensive than even bulk places it's ground really fine so my Quinoa Tortillas came out perfect! #shopsmall #foodfind ????

Also, not only is it less expensive than even bulk places but it doesn’t have that slightly bitter taste of many quinoa flours. Thumbs up all around — if you are in Sydney I highly recommend tracking some down.

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Not my Kitchen

A quick behind the scenes from my recent mushroom post. Because why would one shoot inside when outside is twice as hard. Welcome to my crazy.

Because I'm a bit insane. #behindthescenes   • #eatfoodphotos Nov 30 | why shoot #inside when outside is twice as hard |

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Fresh haloumi, this changes everything.

I recently spent an afternoon with a lovely group of women and we were treated to fresh haloumi and goat cheese by Arlo of Omnom Cheese Making.

Oh my. @omnom_cheesemaking made us haloumi. This changes everything. Such a lovely afternoon @wholesomecook! Lovely times with @alexx_stuart @thefitfoodieblog @cookrepublic @simmerandboyle @lukbeautifood  ????

This is what cheese should take like all the time. Dreamy

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That’s all folks

Make sure to pop over to check out the other IMK posts listed in the sidebar of Celia’s site — there is always great stuff to be found.

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* Asterisked items were received for editorial consideration in accordance with my editorial policy. All opinions are fully my own. Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus. Beam me up Scotty.

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Comments

  1. Helen | Grab Your Fork says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:26 am

    Pumpkin donuts sound amazing!

    Reply
  2. The Life of Clare says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:22 am

    I love your kitchen JJ! I’m drooling over your outside styling!

    Reply
  3. Ardys says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Beautiful photos. We are obsessed with macadamias too!

    Reply
  4. Joanne T Ferguson says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    G’day! What a great kitchen view too this month!
    Your photos are always so inspiring and always love to see what’s new in your kitchen!!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  5. Emilie @ The Clever Carrot says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:12 am

    So… if you find your kitchen completely empty, you know you’ve been robbed! Everything is so darn cute! Even down to that leafy green branch so casually strewn over that MOJITO towel. LOVE.
    PS- I’ve heard so much about Aussie macadamias. I hope to try one day soon. Like in person 😉
    Happy Holidays JJ!

    Reply
  6. Australian Macadamias says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    Lovely wrap up JJ and so many great ideas.
    Have a great festive season.
    Also the fresh haloumi sounds delicious

    Reply
  7. Brenda Hayes says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Love your creative ideas

    Reply
  8. celia says

    December 26, 2014 at 8:49 am

    JJ, how I love Miellerie honey! I order it directly from Tasmania! And that box of fruit and veg looks unbelievable! Hope you had a fabulous Christmas! 🙂

    Reply

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