In My Kitchen – June 2012

Posted on June 1, 2012 by thecompletebook

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.

53 thoughts on “In My Kitchen – June 2012”

Lizzy (Good Things) on June 1, 2012 at 07:06 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 08:56 said:
  
  Hi Lizzy, I reckon these must be the most sold items world wide! Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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  - Lizzy (Good Things) on June 1, 2012 at 16:33 said:
    
    Thank you, you too!
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 17:00 said:
      
      🙂
      
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Tandy on June 1, 2012 at 07:46 said:

Lovely things this month Mandy 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 08:56 said:
  
  Thanks very much Tandy! Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on June 1, 2012 at 08:43 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 08:57 said:
  
  How special – love it! Have an awesome weekend. 🙂
  
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Choc Chip Uru on June 1, 2012 at 09:08 said:

Classy to all but I think the most gorgeous item are those spoons – love them!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 10:13 said:
  
  The spoons are great fun. Thanks CCU, have a superb weekend. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on June 1, 2012 at 10:06 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 11:27 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on June 1, 2012 at 11:47 said:

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! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 11:54 said:
  
  My MIL was an angelic woman! I will hopefully post something scrumptious soon using some of the new spices. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Bluejellybeans on June 1, 2012 at 12:30 said:

Gorgeous 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 13:32 said:
  
  Thanks Giovanna. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on June 1, 2012 at 15:11 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 16:45 said:
  
  Thanks John. I’m glad you enjoy these posts, they are great fun. Have a happy weekend too. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on June 1, 2012 at 15:12 said:

~~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

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 16:46 said:
  
  These posts are a great way to say something about yourself without words Kim. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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ceciliag on June 1, 2012 at 15:51 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 16:47 said:
  
  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
  
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Sarah on June 1, 2012 at 17:04 said:

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?

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 17:28 said:
  
  Thanks so much Sarah. Have a fantastic weekend too! 🙂 xo
  
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cravesadventure on June 1, 2012 at 18:47 said:

Great post – thanks for sharing – love those spoons! Have a Wonderful Weekend:)

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 21:13 said:
  
  Thanks so much Renee. Have a super weekend too. 🙂 xo
  
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Glenda on June 1, 2012 at 19:30 said:

I love those little jam spoons, they are very cute.

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 21:14 said:
  
  Hi Glenda, thanks for stopping by. I have a couple of others too. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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heidiannie on June 1, 2012 at 21:09 said:

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.

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- thecompletecookbook on June 1, 2012 at 21:15 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on June 2, 2012 at 05:46 said:

The jam spoons are adorable.

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- thecompletecookbook on June 2, 2012 at 10:05 said:
  
  Thanks Agnie! Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood on June 2, 2012 at 12:22 said:

Lovely goodies in your kitchen!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 2, 2012 at 13:25 said:
  
  Thanks Pink! Have a super Saturday. 🙂
  
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Hotly Spiced on June 3, 2012 at 06:40 said:

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

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- thecompletecookbook on June 3, 2012 at 13:28 said:
  
  Thanks Charlie. I really should use them more often. Have an awesome Sunday. 🙂 xo
  
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  - theonlycin on June 4, 2012 at 07:49 said:
    
    For some reason I can’t post a comment unless I do it as a reply to yours? Love the jam spoons 🙂
    
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    - thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 09:24 said:
      
      Hmm, wonder what’s cutting – will see if I can find the problem. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
      
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on June 4, 2012 at 04:04 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 08:51 said:
  
  Thanks Betsy. Have a super week. 🙂
  
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Carine on June 4, 2012 at 04:40 said:

Hello,
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://bookscupcakescats.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/1-2-3-sunshine-award-time/

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 08:52 said:
  
  Hi Carine, what a special surprise, thank you so very much! Have a super week. 🙂
  
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  - Carine on June 4, 2012 at 14:00 said:
    
    You’re welcome! It was my pleasure reading your blog 🙂
    Have a wonderful week!
    
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rsmacaalay on June 4, 2012 at 11:08 said:

I love this China, I was looking for some last week to use in my food staging and thats the design I exactly wanted

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 11:40 said:
  
  What a pity we aren’t neighbours Raymund, you could gladly have used my set. Have a super week. 🙂
  
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Sally on June 4, 2012 at 12:33 said:

Love the blue and white – strange to think of you not that far away in frosty temperatures while it’s 42C here.

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 13:00 said:
  
  Thanks Sally! I really miss the Mauritius winter – it was perfect averaging out at 25/26C. Have a superb week. 🙂
  
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Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcake on June 4, 2012 at 12:40 said:

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. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 13:03 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious) on June 4, 2012 at 20:21 said:

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!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 20:48 said:
  
  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
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on June 4, 2012 at 20:32 said:

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!!

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- thecompletecookbook on June 4, 2012 at 20:50 said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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