In My Kitchen – June 2012
This month’s In My Kitchen is brought to you from a very frosty kitchen. Winter has arrived bellowing large amounts of cold – not very “warm” and welcoming. No matter, best part is I can see summer just over the horizon – I know, I am somewhat delusional but it keeps me going…
In my kitchen…
Is my near forgotten Chinese dinner service. Think we all have one of these floating around in the back of a cupboard somewhere. It has been far too long since we enjoyed some homemade Chinese grub.
In my kitchen…
Is the other half of the set just waiting to be filled with egg foo-yong, sweet and sour pork/chicken/prawns, Shanghai steak and egg/veg fried rice. Oh and lets not forget the jasmine tea.
In my kitchen…
Are two of my favourite jam/preserve spoons, even though I usually forget to bring them to the table with the jam.
In my kitchen…
Is my most treasured tea mug which I got from my MIL. I enjoy my first morning cup of tea out of this mug every morning. 
In my kitchen…
Is a lovely tin of tea which I got from my brother and SIL, who both know what a teapot I am.
In my kitchen…
Are 4 tins of exciting spices which I was also gifted by my brother and SIL. Thanks Chris and Elmien. Come and visit so I can make you something yummy to eat using these spices.
What’s in your kitchen this month? Please remember to link back to Celia’s blog Fig Jam and Lime Cordial if you partake in the fun.
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Mandy, I smiled when I saw the first Chinese set… I think I have a few pieces from that one! I love the tea theme of your post this month. Keep warm!
By: Lizzy (Good Things) on June 1, 2012
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Hi Lizzy, I reckon these must be the most sold items world wide! Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Thank you, you too!
By: Lizzy (Good Things) on June 1, 2012
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By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Lovely things this month Mandy
By: Tandy on June 1, 2012
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Thanks very much Tandy! Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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I have an old cotton bedspread from when we lived in Sinpapore when I was small, it has little patchwork oriental people on it, I used to drag it out and lay it over the coffee table and make sweet & sour pork for my kids when they were small……yes, it’s time for some Chinese grub indeed!
By: Sous Chef on June 1, 2012
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How special – love it! Have an awesome weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Classy to all but I think the most gorgeous item are those spoons – love them!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
By: Choc Chip Uru on June 1, 2012
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The spoons are great fun. Thanks CCU, have a superb weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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I smiled when I saw the chinese dishes – I don´t have any
but my mum has enough to open a restaurant. Whenever I go to London we cook a chinese meal but I am always scared to open the cupboard where she stores them as I only have to touch one dish for a mountain to start tumbling out!
By: Chica Andaluza on June 1, 2012
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No, no, no, it’s unacceptable that you don’t have any Tanya – I think you should help your mom out by taking a few off of her hands on your next visit
even if just to help the wobble mountain of dishes so that it doesn’t come crashing down. Have a beautiful weekend. 
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Beautiful things in your kitchen this month, Mandy, thanks for sharing them with us! The Chinese set is a classic, but I especially love the cup your MIL gave you. Sounds like the two of you have a wonderful relationship! The tinned spices sound fascinating…can’t wait to see what you make with them!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on June 1, 2012
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My MIL was an angelic woman! I will hopefully post something scrumptious soon using some of the new spices. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Gorgeous
By: Bluejellybeans on June 1, 2012
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Thanks Giovanna. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Ah! I enjoy these little peaks behind the curtain, Mandy, and smiled that you “see summer just over the horizon.” Knowing that it is just over there does seem to make winter a little less interminable. Have a great weekend!
By: ChgoJohn on June 1, 2012
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Thanks John. I’m glad you enjoy these posts, they are great fun. Have a happy weekend too.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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~~Mandy,
I love these posts … they say so much about you.
For example, the four tins of exciting spices!
This is how I see YOU! Xx
By: My Inner Chick on June 1, 2012
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These posts are a great way to say something about yourself without words Kim. Have a beautiful weekend.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Love that chinese set of dishes! and i should have looked at your In My Kitchen page before posting mine. My pages always end up as a rambling muddle.. i am sure Celia should ban me from playing, i always forget how to!! Morning Mandy, have a good sleep! c
By: ceciliag on June 1, 2012
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Morning C. I will hop over and have a look at your IMK post right now. I bet it’s just perfect. Have a beautiful weekend.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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What a pretty post Mandy! I just love seeing all these things. What a terrific, happy kitchen you have
(I’m sorry it’s cold there, boo) Have a fantastic weekend ok?
By: Sarah on June 1, 2012
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Thanks so much Sarah. Have a fantastic weekend too!
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Great post – thanks for sharing – love those spoons! Have a Wonderful Weekend:)
By: cravesadventure on June 1, 2012
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Thanks so much Renee. Have a super weekend too.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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I love those little jam spoons, they are very cute.
By: Glenda on June 1, 2012
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Hi Glenda, thanks for stopping by. I have a couple of others too. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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Hi Mandy-
I love all your kitchen treasures- but the mug from your MIL is my favorite- I have a similar mug from my sister that I use often. I will have to hunt down my Asian dishes- I have some in one of the china closets, I think.
By: heidiannie on June 1, 2012
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Hi Heidi, hope you have had a good month. I really do treasure my mug.
I would love to see your Asian dishes. Have a super weekend. 
By: thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012
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The jam spoons are adorable.
By: Angie@Angie's Recipes on June 2, 2012
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Thanks Agnie! Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 2, 2012
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Lovely goodies in your kitchen!
By: pinkpolkadotfood on June 2, 2012
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Thanks Pink! Have a super Saturday.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 2, 2012
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I love your jam spoons Mandy. So cute! And you wouldn’t have to tell everyone what sort of jam it is. They’d know by the spoon! xx
By: Hotly Spiced on June 3, 2012
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Thanks Charlie. I really should use them more often. Have an awesome Sunday.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 3, 2012
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For some reason I can’t post a comment unless I do it as a reply to yours? Love the jam spoons
By: theonlycin on June 4, 2012
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Hmm, wonder what’s cutting – will see if I can find the problem. Have a happy week.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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Love seeing what’s in your kitchen, and what fun spices. The mind races just looking at them. Sounds like you need a nice toasty fire in the fireplace to go with that great tea!
By: bitsandbreadcrumbs on June 4, 2012
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Thanks Betsy. Have a super week.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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Hello,
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://bookscupcakescats.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/1-2-3-sunshine-award-time/
By: Carine on June 4, 2012
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Hi Carine, what a special surprise, thank you so very much! Have a super week.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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You’re welcome! It was my pleasure reading your blog
Have a wonderful week!
By: Carine on June 4, 2012
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I love this China, I was looking for some last week to use in my food staging and thats the design I exactly wanted
By: rsmacaalay on June 4, 2012
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What a pity we aren’t neighbours Raymund, you could gladly have used my set. Have a super week.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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Love the blue and white – strange to think of you not that far away in frosty temperatures while it’s 42C here.
By: Sally on June 4, 2012
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Thanks Sally! I really miss the Mauritius winter – it was perfect averaging out at 25/26C. Have a superb week.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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Love the Chinese dishes, we have a few at home as well but even though I’m Chinese, we surprisingly use white ceramic ware more than Chinese looking ones! My favourite is the spoons though, so cute.
By: Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcake on June 4, 2012
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Hi Jenny, thanks for stopping by. Seems we are all connected by these Chinese dishes. The spoons have definitely been a favourite with everybody too. Have a lovely week.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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i love those cans of spices! Where are they from? the dishes are beautiful! Sorry I was mia past week. soo busy but all is back to normal now!
By: Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious) on June 4, 2012
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Hi Belle, the spices are from Woolworths and can’t wait to try them. So pleased things are back to normal. Seems we have all been busy – must be something in the air.
Have a great week 
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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Here it comes, my favorite series, and realize another month passed by. Sigh! SO fast. I love your Chinese dishes with chopstick holder! And the jam spoon…. Wish they come in all kinds of fruits for different jams. That’s a really cute one!!
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on June 4, 2012
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I should look around to see if I can find any more spoons with different fruit heads. Hope the month ahead is a joyful one for you Nami.
By: thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012
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