In My Kitchen – March 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by thecompletebook

In My Kitchen – March 2012

Another month has rolled around so it’s In My Kitchen time again.

In my kitchen…

Is the most beautifully scented jasmine candle which I received from my cousin Renee. I am waiting for the perfect opportunity to light this lovely candle – think it is high time I did a Chinese dinner again…

In my kitchen…

Are 2 Le Creuset Mugs – a coffee mug and an espresso mug, which Pete bought for me as a surprise. I am extremely spoilt! I was saddened to see that Le Creuset is manufactured in China! It taints my love for this incredible kitchenware just a little.

In my kitchen…

Is the sugar bowl my aunt bought for me to match my milk jug. They now stand united in the cupboard waiting for a tea guest.

In my kitchen…

Is the beautifully crafted tray made for me by friends in Mauritius who will be spending a couple of nights with us later this month.

In my kitchen…

Hanging on the wall is a framed pansy shell which we inherited from my MIL. It is a happy reminder of a very special lady.

In my kitchen…

Is a black wood mustard pot with a nunu mini silver spoon and blue glass bowl too boot. I recently “re-found” this little pot and look forward to having it on our dinner table again.

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.

42 thoughts on “In My Kitchen – March 2012”

ChgoJohn on March 2, 2012 at 07:57 said:

Thank you, Mandy, for sharing a little bit more of your home’s heart, its kitchen. That pansy shell if a wonderful memento of your MIL. I’m sure she’d be very happy to see it so prominently displayed and so proudly shared with us. Have a great weekend!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:35 said:
  
  Hi John, thank you for your kind loving words about my dear MIL – she really was a dear woman. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on March 2, 2012 at 08:54 said:

Treasure in your kitchen this month, Mandy! Thanks for playing! I love the little mustard pot and the handcrafted tray is a thing of beauty and joy! Le Creuset is now made in China? Ah well…I guess that happens to most manufacturing eventually…

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:37 said:
  
  Thanks be to you Celia. I love these monthly “IMK” posts. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Lizzy (Good Things) on March 2, 2012 at 09:13 said:

Hi Mandy, I love this little mustard pot. I didn’t know le Creuset were doing mugs. So vibrant in colour! Have a happy March!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:38 said:
  
  Hi Lizzy – Le Creuset have got an incredible range of things available now days. Have a super weekend and wonderful March too! 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on March 2, 2012 at 09:34 said:

I love everything! Didn´t know Le Creuset made mugs and I know what you mean..I thought they were French made. And the smell of Jasmine is the scent of hot summer nights in Andalucia to me….beautiful!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:39 said:
  
  Le Creuset have so many nice things in a wide range of colours now days Tanya – all very tempting… Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy on March 2, 2012 at 10:37 said:

use the candle!!! I light candles every night at the table, it makes the wine go down better 🙂 Lovely things in your kitchen this month xx

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:40 said:
  
  I do like the way you think Tandy – I reckon lighting a candle at dinner every night should also become mandatory in our home. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on March 2, 2012 at 14:50 said:

Now you need to bake hot chocolate in those mugs!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 15:41 said:
  
  Will have to wait for it to cool down a bit first Greg but great idea! Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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promenadeplantings on March 2, 2012 at 15:50 said:

I hadn’t realised Le Creuset was made in China either!
And oooo to the mustard pot 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 16:57 said:
  
  Hi Claire – I hope that I haven’t tainted everybody else’s view of Le Creuset too! Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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heidi on March 2, 2012 at 16:07 said:

I like the small bowl and container theme of your post this month!
Mugs, mustard pots, sugar pots and handmade trays- all so useful and quite beautiful in their own way.
I agree with John the pansy shell momento is the center piece of your post- gifts and memories passed on from the generations that came before us are the most precious!
Thanks for sharing!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 17:00 said:
  
  Hi Heidi, thanks for your very kind words. I am so pleased you also appreciate the simplicity of the pansy shell with the beautiful meaning. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on March 2, 2012 at 16:28 said:

Love those le creuset coffee mugs! I’ve been dying for one of the pots. And the tray made by your friends is just so cute. You have such a fun kitchen Mandy.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 17:01 said:
  
  Hi Kristy, thanks so much! Have a brilliant weekend. 🙂
  
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Tes on March 2, 2012 at 16:31 said:

Wow I love that wood pot! This is something I actually looking for my new home:)

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- thecompletecookbook on March 2, 2012 at 17:03 said:
  
  Hi Tes, thanks very much. Wish I had a second one to send to you as a house warming gift! Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Karen on March 2, 2012 at 17:46 said:

I love the little mustard pot with its little silver spoon and blue bowl. Very special now days.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 3, 2012 at 16:09 said:
  
  Thanks Karen. It is one of those items that will always be a talking piece at the dinner table too, which is great. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on March 2, 2012 at 21:32 said:

I love this series (and I say it every month, I know!). I love the le creuset mug cups. I love the color and shape. Never knew they have that.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 3, 2012 at 16:10 said:
  
  Thanks Nami, you can say it every month. 😀 Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Geni - Sweet and Crumby on March 2, 2012 at 23:49 said:

Your kitchen must be beautiful with such lovely things in them from people you care about.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 3, 2012 at 16:12 said:
  
  Hi Geni, it is all the gifts that make my kitchen beautiful. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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Bluejellybeans on March 3, 2012 at 01:10 said:

How many beautiful things you have in your Kitchen, Mandy.
I love them all 🙂 My kitchen needs a makeover, so for the moment I’m keeping it hidden 😉
Have a nice weekend!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 3, 2012 at 16:18 said:
  
  Oh I bet you have a lovely kitchen Giovanna. Thanks for your kind and loving words. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on March 3, 2012 at 10:54 said:

Love your wood mustard pot…cute.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 3, 2012 at 16:19 said:
  
  Thanks Angie – it is a lovely little pot. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on March 3, 2012 at 19:42 said:

I love your kitchen, Mandy! Especially love the sugar bowl, mustard pot and that amazing mosaic tile tray from your friend in Mauritius…very cool. Thanks for the peek!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 4, 2012 at 16:06 said:
  
  Thank you so much Betsy! Have a super Sunday. 🙂
  
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Just A Smidgen on March 3, 2012 at 19:48 said:

I’m not certain what isn’t made in China these days! Those cups must keep your coffee and tea scorching hot! I’d love one! xo Have a great weekend!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 4, 2012 at 16:07 said:
  
  True Smidge, seems everything is made in China these days. Enjoy the rest of the weekend too. 🙂 xo
  
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sportsglutton on March 4, 2012 at 00:09 said:

As a man who has many types of mustards in the kitchen (mostly German ones), I’m all about that mustard pot. very cool.

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- thecompletecookbook on March 4, 2012 at 16:10 said:
  
  Thanks Jed! I usually only ever put hot English mustard in it. Have a happy Sunday. 🙂
  
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Misky on March 4, 2012 at 14:09 said:

I love, love, love your mustard pot. Beautiful!

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- thecompletecookbook on March 4, 2012 at 16:13 said:
  
  Thanks Misky! Have a happy Sunday. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on March 4, 2012 at 17:52 said:

–I always love a tour thru your kitchen, Mandy….

I appreciate the “Poetry Jasmine” candle. I think it’s the name I like!!

p o e t r y j a s m i n e

Happy Sunday. 🙂 xx

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- thecompletecookbook on March 5, 2012 at 13:36 said:
  
  Hi Kim – I thought of you when I saw the word “poetry” on the candle. Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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sonsothunder on March 7, 2012 at 06:13 said:

Lovely Post…I broke out in hives @ the mention of lighting that scented candle,.. But, it subsided soon, as …well, I have a daughter named René
Great pics…

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- thecompletecookbook on March 7, 2012 at 08:50 said:
  
  *Note to self* – do not light the jasmine candle when Paul comes to visit.
  Rene/e is such a lovely name. 🙂
  
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