The start of a new month means time for Celia’s ”In My Kitchen” post.
Straight into it then.
In My Kitchen – November 2011
In my kitchen…
Is my cookie cutter and icing set which I don’t use often enough but with the silly season fast approaching, think I will get cracking with some cookies for family and friends.
In my kitchen…
Is my teapot I got from friends just before leaving the island and it pours beautifully.
In my kitchen…
Are the exquisite salad servers that we received as a wedding gift from a very dear friend of mine – can you believe I have never used then – so sad to have these stashed away in a cupboard so they are now out and ready to be used.
In my kitchen…
Is the sweetest kitty fridge magnet note holder which I received from one of my sister-in-laws (I have 4) and it travelled with us to Mauritius and back and will be sure to travel with us wherever we may go next.
In my kitchen…
Are vanilla pods that I brought back from Mauritius and 2 have not been put into bottles with a mix of vodka and gin (because that’s what we had dregs of) to make vanilla extract. 
In my kitchen…
Are my favourite champagne flutes which I got from my cousin about a hundred years ago. We have just discovered a few forgotten bottles of Moët en Chandon in the booze cupboard so.. cheers.
What’s in your kitchen this month? Please link back to Celia’s blog Fig Jam and Lime Cordial if you partake in the fun.
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I love your tea pot!
By: Angie's Recipes on November 2, 2011
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It is the best tea pot I have ever owned Angie. Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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p.s I made some vanilla extract last month…but just with vodka. Shall I get some gin and make another batch?
By: Angie's Recipes on November 2, 2011
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Tradionally, you should use vodka. The only reason I used gin was because I didn’t have quite enough vodka to fill the bottles.
Have not tasted / used it yet. Gin has more of a “flavour” so I wouldn’t use it pure for vanilla extract, rather stick to the vodka. I will let you know how the mixture tastes though. 
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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All lovely things. But you did make me sit up and smile when you mentioned the forgotten bottles of Moet!!! Lucky, lucky you
By: chicaandaluza on November 2, 2011
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I shall save a bottle for when you and I can share it Tanya! have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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I love that darling tea pot! but those champagne flutes are stunning! and i really must get cracking on my vanilla too! c
By: ceciliag on November 2, 2011
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Patient stuff waiting for the vanilla to extract. have a grand day C.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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Love the cookie cutter and the tea pot- so cute! I need a tea pot now that I think about it:) Don’t you just love using the real vanilla pods over the extract. Makes such a difference in many recipes!
By: kitchenbelleicious on November 2, 2011
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Think this teapot will remain my favourite always.
There is no comparison using real vanilla vs the other stuff! Have a super day. 
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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I love your salad servers
By: Tandy on November 2, 2011
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Thanks Tandy – can’t believe that I have stashed them away all these years!
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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I love the cookie cutter and icing set!
By: Bites Of Sweet And Spice on November 2, 2011
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I really must get around to doing some holiday baking.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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I love the Champagne flutes and what a cookie cutter/decorator set! That thing looks like some serious fun. And I love the idea of pulling out wedding gifts that have sat in cabinets and using them again.
By: Kristy on November 2, 2011
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I am looking forward to toasting to something special soon again Kristy.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 2, 2011
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Love seeing your special things!! Those are beautiful champagne flutes. The decorating set may come in handy for holiday baking!!
By: spicegirlfla on November 2, 2011
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Thanks Spicegirl, the flutes drink beautifully too. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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How can you forget champagne? I mean I wish I could. We have three bottles at home all in Katherine’s closet. Or is it two? Oh, OK, I see now. We have very similar flutes. I love them. Great post!
By: Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on November 2, 2011
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Think we should keep a note on the fridge reminding us of the ever important bubbly that is waiting to be drunk. Have a happy day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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Now that is one thing that would never happen in our house – forgotten Moet!
By: Natalie on November 2, 2011
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I always feel that we should wait for a super special occasion – quite silly really, because we never know what tomorrow may bring. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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Vote complete!
By: Natalie on November 2, 2011
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Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate your support.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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Mandy, thanks for playing this month! I’m madly in love with your teapot, it’s absolutely exquisite! And pouring well is essential – can’t tell you how often I’ve been disappointed by how a teapot pours..
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on November 2, 2011
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That’s the main reason I don’t use any of my other teapots Celia as they mess when I pour. Thanks to you for the wonderful idea of us sharing what’s in our kitchens with everybody – I look forward to doing this post. have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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That cookie cutter set looks like you’re armed and ready for battle. You will hit that kitchen, turn out those cookies, and leave in less than an hour LOL. I love this post
By: Kay aka Babygirl on November 2, 2011
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Hee Hee, you’re so funny Kay. Hope I can leave the kitchen clean in that hour too. have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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–Mandy,
You forgot something!
In your kitchen: There is LOVE!
Yes… & you spread it to Everybody… Xx
By: My Inner Chick on November 3, 2011
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Dear Kim, you have just made my day with your love filled words, thank you! Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 3, 2011
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What a cute tea pot
By: Tes on November 3, 2011
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Mandy, those salad servers are stunning but it’s the cookie cutter set that’s got me all aflutter!
By: Kelly on November 3, 2011
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Thanks Kelly – amazing how kitchen goodies can get us all excited! Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 4, 2011
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I’ve been looking for salad servers for a couple of years but I haven’t found one that I live yet. Yours look really beautiful. Hmm I should find something similar.
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on November 4, 2011
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Thanks Nami, they really are a super set.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 4, 2011
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Seeing your cookie spritz/decorator does get me thinking about Christmas cookie baking. Spritz cookies always remind me of my mom. We had tons of them in every shape imaginable when we were kids. : )
By: one ordinary day on November 4, 2011
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What a wonderful childhood memory! I too have fond memories, especially the smell of cookies baking. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 4, 2011
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Beautiful thingies!!
By: pinkpolkadotfood on November 6, 2011
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Thank you!
By: thecompletecookbook on November 7, 2011
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I like your groupings of pictures- somethings new, somethings from hidden places, some from forgotten places, some from the island, some rife with memories- that is how I see my kitchen- not what I have, but where and who it came from- what it celebrates!
I always ask if I can test how a teapot pours before I will buy it.
I’m annoying but I like most of my pots!
By: heidi on November 15, 2011
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Hi Heidi, thanks for stopping by. I love when I open a cupboard in my kitchen and see something that I got as a gift from somebody special – makes for better memories.
Never thought of asking to test a teapot in store before – clever!
Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 15, 2011
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The salad servers are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your kitchen with us.
By: Lizzy (Good Things) on December 7, 2011
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Hi Lizzy, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I thoroughly enjoy doing this post every month. I am already thinking what I can share in January. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011
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