In My Kitchen – July 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by thecompletebook

It seems I spoke to quickly last month as we have had a month of cold days. One month down, 2 more to go. Here’s hoping they pass mildly and that Spring shows her beautiful face with warm days.

In my kitchen…

Can’t think why I never included this a couple of months back. It is a bottle of bubbly Pete bought for me when we were in the Game store in Maputo, Mozambique. I only wanted it because of the kitty picture. Still haven’t opened it so have no idea whether it is drink worthy.

In my kitchen…

Is a kitty mould from my wonderful neighbours Dean and Lesley. I think I shall use it to make a few catnip treats for my fur babies.

In my kitchen…

Is a birthday present from my brother Chris and sister in law Elmien and their 4 littlelies. Thanks guys! I hope you will come and visit soon so I can make a few cupcakes for you.

In my kitchen…

Is a jar of homemade pickled onions made for us by our friend Cazzie. They are nearly ready to be eaten. Can’t wait to taste what they are like with the chilli.

In my kitchen…

Are Sistema mini sauce and salt and pepper containers from friends Frans and Yolandie. It was part of my birthday gift from them. They know we always take a picnic with us on the boat or when we go into the park so these containers will be very handy.

In my kitchen…

Is a Thai Green Curry paste, which I am sure will be used quite often through the winter cold nights. I use it most often for coconut curry.

What’s in your kitchen this month?

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80 thoughts on “In My Kitchen – July 2015”

hotlyspiced on July 1, 2015 at 04:56 said:

Love the cat champagne. And I am making green chicken curry tonight because it’s so cold here at the moment we need something warming. And how lovely to have homemade pickled onions xx

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 11:31 said:
  
  Our weather has been as horrid Charlie – although some days are beautiful if you are outside – our home just stays like a freezer though – absolutely horrible. Can’t wait for an occasion to crack the bubbly. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on July 1, 2015 at 07:02 said:

I’m intrigued as well about how the bubbly tastes!

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 11:32 said:
  
  Think once I hear that the flat we sold in Joburg is registered in the new owners name, I shall have to open the bottle to celebrate. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on July 1, 2015 at 07:50 said:

Love the bottle of champagne! And kitty shaped catnips….they’ll love you forever 🙂

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 11:33 said:
  
  My little precious lumps of sugar. Have an awesome day Tanya. 🙂 xo
  
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Shari from GoodFoodWeek on July 1, 2015 at 09:16 said:

So many wonderful things in your kitchen this month – I love these posts!

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 11:33 said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by Shari. I too absolutely love these posts! Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on July 1, 2015 at 11:05 said:

I love that wine label! We got a couple of bottles of bubbles a few months ago…haven’t decided what to do with them. I look forward to your cupcake creations.

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 11:34 said:
  
  I would have a bottle of bubbly everyday if I could Angie! Hope you enjoy yours. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Jennifer from Milk and Honey on July 1, 2015 at 12:25 said:

Oh, I love pickles. What a lovely gift they make… and bubbles are always a brilliant idea.

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- thecompletebook on July 1, 2015 at 12:38 said:
  
  Pickles do make a lovely gift, think I should get cracking with some preserving. Have a super day Jennifer. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on July 1, 2015 at 15:38 said:

I love the kitty champagne bottle! How fun is that?! And I have no doubt you’ll make some new beautiful cupcakes with that book too. In fact, I have no doubt you could make some that look even better than that cover shot on the book. 😉

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:43 said:
  
  Kristy, you are too kind, thank you! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Glenda on July 1, 2015 at 16:53 said:

Hi Mandy, I could use your kitty mould to make kitty soaps!!

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:44 said:
  
  They would be quite small but very cute – send me your address and I will post the mould to you. You will get much more use out of it. 🙂 xo
  
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  - Glenda on July 2, 2015 at 14:39 said:
    
    Mandy that is very kind of you. Are you sure.
    
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    - thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 14:44 said:
      
      Absolutely! You will have to be a wee bit patient though as our postal service seems to be snail slow from our side but at least you will have it before Christmas. 😀
      
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lizzygoodthings on July 1, 2015 at 17:08 said:

Oooh, cheers and here’s to your birthday xxx

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:44 said:
  
  Cheers Lizzy. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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cheri on July 1, 2015 at 17:30 said:

Hi Mandy, you always have such great and interesting things every month in your kitchen.

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:45 said:
  
  Thank you so much Cheri. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kia / The House of KTS on July 1, 2015 at 18:41 said:

I’m such a cupcake person, so I think I need that cupcake cook book lol. I am such a baker. Thanks for posting what’s in your kitchen Mandy :).

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:45 said:
  
  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we lived closer to each other then you could borrow the book for a while. Have a super day Kia. 🙂 xo
  
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Sally on July 2, 2015 at 05:36 said:

Had to Google that wine as I couldn’t think where it came from (espumante). It’s Portuguese! Not known for their sparkling so intrigued to know what it’s like when you open it 🙂
KP adores pickled onions but they have to be crunchy. Your gifted ones look like they’ll be delicious.

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:47 said:
  
  I was quite sceptical about the contents when we got the bottle but I just had to have it for the label Sally. I will report back on what it is like when I open it. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Anna @ shenANNAgans on July 2, 2015 at 08:24 said:

Thai Green Curry washed down with a glass of the cat champers, yep…. just the thing to battle the ridiculous cold weather we are experiencing. Top of 5c here today. Sigh!!!
2 more months of this makes me want to cry. 😦
Got these cool cake pop dispenser things, looking forward to giving them a whirl. Otherwise, not a lot happening in my kitchen.
Have a great rest of week lovely one. Squishy hugs and loves headed your way. Mwah! 🙂

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:52 said:
  
  5C – NOOO! That’s absolutely shocking! I thought our 17C was bad. Although our house is SERIOUSLY cold in winter so it is colder inside – great summer home though. 😀 Have a beautiful day sweet Anna. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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emmabarrett1508 on July 2, 2015 at 12:50 said:

Miles will be very jealous of the cat mould. He would like it if we carved a statue of him and erected it in the garden. He’s a bit egotistical like that. The whole world revolves around him -if you know what I mean! Fantastic salt and pepper containers. What a fabulous idea! xx

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 13:54 said:
  
  At least Miles doesn’t have competition with another 2 like in our home! Wonder what he will think once wee Alice starts moving about on her own in his garden and home. Have a wonderful day Emma. 🙂 xo
  
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Judy @Savoring Today on July 2, 2015 at 14:24 said:

The champagne made me giggle. Last month when we hosted our wine and cheese party, we were at the store looking for a bottle of wine and my husband spotted a label from a local wine producer with a money face on it. All evening I called it the “monkey wine” because I couldn’t remember the proper name. Well, it stuck. Now I will always think of it as such and I can’t help but think of your kitty champagne the same way! 🙂

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- thecompletebook on July 2, 2015 at 14:29 said:
  
  Hee hee. I love how names can stick. Fabulous. Wish I could find your “monkey wine” to try. 😀 Have a wonderful day Judy. 🙂 xo
  
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Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers on July 3, 2015 at 14:03 said:

Cat bubbles, love it! Can’t wait to hear it tastes. You have inspired me to make a chicken curry this weekend too, it’s so cold here at the moment so belly warming food is essential! Thanks for the kitchen peek. x

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- thecompletebook on July 3, 2015 at 14:52 said:
  
  I am hoping to crack the kitty bubbly in the next couple of weeks. All this anticipating, it better be good. 😀 Enjoy your curry Vicki and have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Bam's Kitchen on July 3, 2015 at 17:27 said:

You have a lot of fun things in your kitchen this week. For dinner tonight I made fish packets with Thai yellow curry, coconut milk , and some thai aromatics like kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, etc. so delicious maybe you can use some of your Thai curry this way.

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- thecompletebook on July 4, 2015 at 10:20 said:
  
  It must be heavenly eating in your home every day Bam. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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My Inner Chick on July 3, 2015 at 19:13 said:

Anything Cats is FABULOUS))!
I love that bottle, darling, Mandy.

Love from MN. xxxxx

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- thecompletebook on July 4, 2015 at 10:20 said:
  
  I was drawn to it immediately when I saw it Kim! Have a beautiful and happy weekend dear. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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tiffinbitesized on July 4, 2015 at 02:10 said:

Oooh – I love a good pickled onion and homemade is even better. I’m sure you’ll enjoy those babies. Meanwhile…. That cat mould is very unusual to say the least. Quirky!

Thanks for the tour.

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- thecompletebook on July 4, 2015 at 10:21 said:
  
  Can’t beat homemade Fiona. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kirsty on July 4, 2015 at 12:08 said:

Mandy, how appropriate to make catnip treats from your cat mould! I hope they enjoy them! cheers Kirsty

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- thecompletebook on July 4, 2015 at 13:51 said:
  
  My cats devour catnip in seconds! They absolutely love the stuff Kristy. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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ladyredspecs on July 5, 2015 at 09:49 said:

I could use some of those handy containers to decant small amounts of sauces. Very useful! I’m more a dog person but those molds are a great idea

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- thecompletebook on July 5, 2015 at 10:42 said:
  
  The little containers are really going to be handy. Have a super week ahead Sandra. 🙂 xo
  
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dedy oktavianus pardede on July 6, 2015 at 01:06 said:

i gues it’s not a crime expecting something delish recipe post from you then….

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 08:22 said:
  
  I do need to post more recipes Dedy. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Elaine @ foodbod on July 6, 2015 at 07:47 said:

Thank you for a peek into your world…I take it you like cats 🙂 🙂

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 08:22 said:
  
  I love cats, all animals but my cats are my special angels. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - Elaine @ foodbod on July 6, 2015 at 08:33 said:
    
    Lovely 🙂
    And you x
    
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    - thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 09:17 said:
      
      🙂
      
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Misky on July 6, 2015 at 09:57 said:

Nothing better than a bit of warming Thai curry!

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 10:01 said:
  
  Absolutely Misky. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Joanne T Ferguson on July 6, 2015 at 11:21 said:

Tha cat champagne caught my eye right away and hopefully you will laugh with me when I thought the cat tray was for making chocolate! The cupcake cookbook looks like fun!
Thanks for sharing your kitchen this month too!

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 12:25 said:
  
  I bet the mould would be perfect for making chocolates Joanne. Grand idea however I have gifted it to Glenda and will pop it in the mail for her tomorrow. She is going to be making soap. Can’t wait to see her results. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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gourmetgetaway on July 6, 2015 at 13:14 said:

Cutie kitty! And those pickles – Julie loves ’em!

Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 15:59 said:
  
  Gotta love the kitties. Have an awesome day guys. 🙂 xo
  
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert on July 6, 2015 at 13:52 said:

I am so interested to know what kind of cat treats you would make – how interesting!

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- thecompletebook on July 6, 2015 at 16:00 said:
  
  No sooner were the words written in the post and I have re-gifted it! I will just have to make little square treats. 😀 Have a super day Tricia. 🙂 xo
  
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Susan on July 6, 2015 at 22:44 said:

Looks like your kitchen is filled with delicious-ness! Thanks so much for sharing. Love the kitty mould. I was thinking chocolates too.

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- thecompletebook on July 7, 2015 at 11:18 said:
  
  These are such lovely posts to share with everyone. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Moya on July 7, 2015 at 08:54 said:

Love the champagne bottle, I might have picked out a bottle like that because of the kitty cat 🙂

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- thecompletebook on July 7, 2015 at 11:22 said:
  
  Funny how we are drawn to things Moya. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas on July 8, 2015 at 05:47 said:

That kitty mould is very cute 🙂 There is nothing quite like homemade pickled onions.

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- thecompletebook on July 8, 2015 at 20:20 said:
  
  Homemade is aways best Tania. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on July 9, 2015 at 02:21 said:

That champagne label is too sweet – you’ll have to keep the bottle after you drink it! And cat shaped cat treats? Very cute! 😉

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- thecompletebook on July 9, 2015 at 09:54 said:
  
  I will definitely have to keep the bottle Celia. I really do hope the contents are good – will crack it soon, just as soon as I have the news a flat we sold is out of our name and in the new owners name – that will be definite cause to celebrate. I have posted the mould to Glenda for her soap making. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Roxanne | The Lemon And Jar on July 11, 2015 at 14:40 said:

Such a cute little sneak peak into your kitchen!! LOVE IT!!!! haha

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- thecompletebook on July 11, 2015 at 18:23 said:
  
  Thanks so much Roxanne. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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moi du toi photography on July 12, 2015 at 11:39 said:

We need to drink that adorable Cat spumante urgently! Thanks for the heads up on the curry paste, just the thing for cold Cape winter day.

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- thecompletebook on July 12, 2015 at 18:13 said:
  
  If you like I can make you my coconut curry one of the nights you are here… 🙂 xoxo
  
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Maggie on July 13, 2015 at 01:55 said:

Thanks for letting us see your kitchen. What an adorable bottle of bubbly! Have you made any cupcakes yet? If so, hope that they turned out well.

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- thecompletebook on July 14, 2015 at 09:38 said:
  
  I can’t believe I haven’t made any cupcakes yet – I seem to go through phases. Have a wonderful day Maggie. 🙂 xo
  
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  - Maggie on July 14, 2015 at 14:02 said:
    
    I understand that! I do the same with different things as well!
    
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    - thecompletebook on July 14, 2015 at 14:32 said:
      
      Now that I think about it, I do this with a few things. 🙂
      
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missfoodfairy on July 16, 2015 at 07:35 said:

Lots of goodies in your kitchen this month Mandy but my favourite is those Sistema sauce bottles – will be keeping my eyes out for those. They always come in handy for mayonnaise, sauces & oils. How was your champagne?

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- thecompletebook on July 16, 2015 at 13:54 said:
  
  I decided to wait on the sale of one of our apartments before cracking the bottle of bubbly. We are a few days away from registration so will know soon if it is good or not. Have a great day! 🙂 xo
  
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sherry from sherrys pickings on July 17, 2015 at 11:35 said:

happy belated birthday. i love the cat label and the cat mould. so cute. pickled onions? yummo.

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- thecompletebook on July 18, 2015 at 13:46 said:
  
  Thanks so much Sherry. Think I shall have to enjoy a few pickled onion and cheese with crackers for an afternoon snack. Have a super weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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- thecompletebook on August 1, 2015 at 17:37 said:
  
  Glenda, I am so pleased it arrived. Enjoy using your mould. Have a happy weekend. 🙂 Mandy xo
  
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