In My Kitchen – October 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by thecompletebook

As always a big thank you to our friend Celia for bringing us all together each month with these fun IMK posts. 🙂

In my kitchen…

Were some sticky chicken wings – haven’t had them in a while and they were fabulous.

In my kitchen…

Is a quinoa salad, always such a wonderful taste explosion.

Karin's quinoa 2

In my kitchen…

Was some scrumptious macaroni and cheese, unbaked, my lazy way of making it.

In my kitchen…

Is a bottle of Amarula, a gift from my brother Greg and his wife Karin. I can see getting rid of my winter weight will have to wait a while longer. 🙂

In my kitchen…

Is a beautiful gift from Greg and Karin’s children, Tom and Anne. A decorative whisk.

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 and drop her a quick note to let her know when your post will be up and please note Celia needs all IMK posts submitted by the 10th of every month.

66 thoughts on “In My Kitchen – October 2015”

thesnowwoman on October 5, 2015 at 01:19 said:

Lovely things in your kitchen this month!

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 09:57 said:
  
  Thanks very much Lori. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert on October 5, 2015 at 02:09 said:

That whisk is wonderful – so adorable. The wings look amazing! Have a wonderful week 🙂

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 09:57 said:
  
  I absolutely love my whisk Tricia. Have a wonderful week too. 🙂 xo
  
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fergie51 on October 5, 2015 at 07:46 said:

What scrumptious looking wings. Certainly do look sticky too! What is Marula? Thant’s a new one for me, thanks.

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 10:08 said:
  
  Thanks Fergi. The wings are always such a treat. Here is a link about Amarula. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarula Hope that helps. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - fergie51 on October 5, 2015 at 14:30 said:
    
    Thanks, will check it out. Cheers, Maree.
    
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    - thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 15:09 said:
      
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on October 5, 2015 at 07:56 said:

wow I am drooling all over those sticky chicken wings! Love the decorative whisk, Mandy. Have a great week ahead!
Angie

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 10:08 said:
  
  Have a great week too Angie. 🙂 xo
  
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hotlyspiced on October 5, 2015 at 08:44 said:

Lovely food in your kitchen this month, Mandy. I do love the decorative whisk! And the unbaked mac and cheese looks divine and I could certainly finish all of the wings on that platter xx

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 10:09 said:
  
  Thanks Charlie. Have been scoffing my way through lovely food. Have a happy week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on October 5, 2015 at 09:57 said:

that whisk is so pretty Mandy 🙂

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 10:11 said:
  
  Wondering where I should display it. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Glenda on October 5, 2015 at 14:39 said:

What a delightful whisk, Mandy.

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 15:10 said:
  
  So well chosen by my adorable niece and nephew. Have a wonderful week ahead Glenda. 🙂 xo
  
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cheri on October 5, 2015 at 17:18 said:

Hi Mandy, the whisk is so adorable, almost too pretty to use. Love the wings, they look very sticky and flavorful. Have a great week!

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- thecompletebook on October 5, 2015 at 20:14 said:
  
  Hi Cheri. Think I will use the whisk as decoration – it is so cute! Have a great week too. 🙂 xo
  
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Kia / The House of KTS on October 5, 2015 at 21:00 said:

Mandy, you have me stuck. I am so in love with those chicken wings and that macaroni and cheese… I am so in heaven. I mean wow. You just made me hungry lol. Love what’s in your kitchen.

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 10:21 said:
  
  Can’t beat a good bowl of comfort mac n cheese Kia. Have a beautiful day hon. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on October 5, 2015 at 21:50 said:

Oh my goodness Mandy – those sticky wings look SO good! I haven’t had them in ages either. Mmm! Your mac and cheese looks delish too. So many good things in your kitchen. And what a beautiful decorative whisk!

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 10:22 said:
  
  I bet the kids could handle making both the wings and mac n cheese all on their own Kristy, well maybe with a little help because of the boiling water and hot oven. Have a wonderful week. Thinking of you with your busy time ahead. 🙂 xoxo
  
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Ania @ Milk, Toast and Honey on October 5, 2015 at 22:49 said:

Hi Mandy! oh my, that bottle of Amarula! I have just finished some macaroni cheese – my go to dinner when teens have other teens over. Delicious looking wings btw. Happy October x

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 10:23 said:
  
  Hi Ania, seems the teens now days eat so much more than we used to – or maybe I am just getting old. 😀 Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kim Bultman on October 6, 2015 at 04:16 said:

Mandy… sticky chicken wings, a quinoa “taste explosion”, mac ‘n’ cheese “the lazy way”, a tassel-topped libation, AND a one-of-a-kind whisk? You’ve outdone yourself, girl. (Thanks!)

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 10:25 said:
  
  Thank you for your beautiful comment Kim. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Liz Posmyk of Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things on October 6, 2015 at 08:40 said:

Hello lovely… please would you deliver two rounds of the wings and the quinoa salad tonight. xxx

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 10:26 said:
  
  On its way Lizzy… 😀 Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Jennifer @Milk and Honey on October 6, 2015 at 13:21 said:

That whisk is perfect. So pretty. While your doing the rounds, can I put an order in for wings and salad too 😀

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 20:25 said:
  
  Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could really share our meals. What fun! Have a beautiful day Jennifer. 🙂 xo
  
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My Inner Chick on October 6, 2015 at 13:49 said:

Okay,
I must have those sticky, delectable wings w/ red wine.
Better yet, lets have them together! xxxx

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 20:25 said:
  
  Oh yes, absolutely! When can we get together… Have a beautiful day dearest Kim. 🙂 xo
  
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Bam's Kitchen on October 6, 2015 at 16:12 said:

What time is dinner, I will be right over. those sticky wings look amazing. I quite like that fun whisk…

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 20:26 said:
  
  Standing ready with a glass of wine Bam. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Beryl Inglethorpe Healy on October 6, 2015 at 19:50 said:

Like the whisk, is it easy for old fingers (mine not Yours) to hold?

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2015 at 20:26 said:
  
  The whisk is now hanging up to be admired by all. Have a beautiful day! 🙂 xo
  
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Norma Chang on October 7, 2015 at 00:49 said:

So many good eats in your kitchen, love quinoa salad. When I clicked on the salad link I got the chicken wings recipe.

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- thecompletebook on October 7, 2015 at 09:25 said:
  
  So sorry about the link Norma. I have updated the post. 🙂 Quinoa Salad. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on October 7, 2015 at 01:38 said:

Those sticky wings look fabulous as does the mac & cheese – I make mine that way a lot of times too rather than bake it. Is that bacon or ham bits that you’ve added in there?

I’ve never heard of Amarula but looking closely at the label it does look like something I’d definitely give a try.

Adorable whisk – definitely should be on display!

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- thecompletebook on October 7, 2015 at 09:27 said:
  
  Something comforting about an unbaked mac n cheese. It is streaky bacon bits – wonderful addition! I would love to share an Amarula with Diane. Maybe one day. I have hung the whisk up in the kitchen – so cute. Have a wonderful and happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Shari from GoodFoodWeek on October 7, 2015 at 11:09 said:

What a lovely little whisk – I’ve never seen anything like it before 🙂

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- thecompletebook on October 7, 2015 at 11:40 said:
  
  I love my little whisk, such a loving gift. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on October 7, 2015 at 12:57 said:

Did you save me a wing..or even just a little sauce to lick off the plate?!

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- thecompletebook on October 7, 2015 at 15:35 said:
  
  Tell you what, I will make a fresh batch so you don’t have to share. 😀 Have a wonderful day Tanya. 🙂 xo
  
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milkandbun on October 7, 2015 at 17:37 said:

Love those mouthwatering chicken-wings and Amarula! Yum! 😀

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- thecompletebook on October 8, 2015 at 10:45 said:
  
  One could be your mains and the other pudding. 😀 Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Veganopoulous on October 8, 2015 at 05:42 said:

that whisk is a lovely thing to have on display, what a gorgeous gift!

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- thecompletebook on October 8, 2015 at 10:45 said:
  
  It really is a special gift. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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ChgoJohn on October 8, 2015 at 17:37 said:

Thanks for another view behind the magic curtain, Mandy. Those wings and that mac & cheese have made me hungry. I need to fix something for lunch. And that whisk! How special is that?
Love your header photo, by the way.

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- thecompletebook on October 9, 2015 at 13:42 said:
  
  You are too kind John, thank you! BTW, you are the only person to have noticed my new header. 😀 Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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SeattleDee on October 8, 2015 at 18:23 said:

Oh! what amazingly taste-tempting gorgeous sticky wings – loud tummy rumbles just thinking of a plateful.

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- thecompletebook on October 9, 2015 at 13:43 said:
  
  Thanks for your lovely comment Dee. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Anna @ shenANNAgans on October 9, 2015 at 08:09 said:

Sticky Chicken Wings…. Gahhhh…. Drool! 🙂 And your Mac & Cheese looks marvelous. So sad I dont get to come and hang in your kitchen this month as planned. Siiiiiigh!

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- thecompletebook on October 9, 2015 at 15:57 said:
  
  Me too hon. Not to worry, there will be a better time for when you come and visit. Love and hugs. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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tableofcolors on October 11, 2015 at 11:30 said:

Love that whisk! It could almost be a decoration 😊 and those wings and salad look delicious…and it’s almost lunch here!

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- thecompletebook on October 12, 2015 at 09:58 said:
  
  I adore my little whisk. Not quite long enough past breakfast here for me to be thinking of lunch, although I always think of lunch and dinner. Have a beautiful week Laila. 🙂 xo
  
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Fiona Ryan (@TIFFINbitesized) on October 12, 2015 at 05:43 said:

Those sticky chicken wings…. Oh my! (and here’s to lazy macaroni cheese) The decorative whisk is gorgeous isn’t it? What a thoughtful and quirky gift.

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- thecompletebook on October 12, 2015 at 10:00 said:
  
  Very special of my niece and nephew – feel so loved. Have a super day Fiona. 🙂 xo
  
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kathryningrid on October 12, 2015 at 17:39 said:

Fabulous as always! I am going to Pin your chicken wings recipe for testing here. 😀 Of course, you already know I’m a macaroni & cheese addict, so that one’s an obvious lure!

And I’ve long considered that I should try Amarula and see just what it’s like. It’s a creamy liqueur, no?

I never considered that a whisk could be so delightfully designed, but they’re perfectly logical for fun curlicues and fantastical frills, now that I think about it! What a charming gift!

Much, much love, and may you have a glorious Spring week!
Kathryn
❤

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- thecompletebook on October 12, 2015 at 18:40 said:
  
  Kath, it is always so lovely to read your comments.
  Creamy liqueur Amarula is. I guess it is similar but different than Baileys.
  I can’t believe how everyone loves my whisk as much as I do. Such a special gift.
  Have a beautiful day dear Kath. 🙂 xoxoxo
  
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Maggie on October 12, 2015 at 21:38 said:

Wow! The whisk is wonderful! What a lovely design. That mac and cheese looks super tasty!

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- thecompletebook on October 13, 2015 at 12:35 said:
  
  Thanks Maggie. Think Mac n Cheese will be on the menu soon again. Have a super week. 🙂 xo
  
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sherry from sherrys pickings on October 27, 2015 at 08:11 said:

such a cute whisk. the liqueur looks very interesting. i haven’t heard of that before. yum chicken wings!

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- thecompletebook on October 27, 2015 at 14:57 said:
  
  Love my little whisk. Have a super day Sherry. 🙂 xo
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on October 29, 2015 at 02:44 said:

Mandy, I LOVE the whisk! So cute! Haven’t had chicken wings in ages, you’re making me hungry! xxx

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- thecompletebook on October 29, 2015 at 16:43 said:
  
  I am so incredibly happy with my whisk Celia, a treasured gift. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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