Friday, 1 May 2015

In My Kitchen - May 2015

Here's what's happening in my kitchen at the moment...


 
 
 
 
Tasman Sea Salt Flakes:

 
I received this gift of sea salt flakes from Tasman Sea Salt. They are a new company harvesting salt from the super-duper clear waters on the east coast of Tasmania. It's perfect as a finishing salt. The crunch as you bite into a potato chip or chocolate brownie is irresistible. *Mouth. Is. Watering.* Not to mention some Browned Butter and Salted Maple Sticky Buns sprinkled with these delicate flakes.  Here's the recipe for Browned Butter and Salted Maple Sticky Buns, which I made and then ate... and ate some more.
 
 
 
Coco Chocolate and Nut Spreads:
 
 
I'm a sucker for new spreads and if they include chocolate I'm a goner. These unctuous offerings from Pureharvest are delicious on hot buttered sourdough toast, as cookie sandwich fillings, dolloped in smoothies and spread on Ritz crackers... What, who said that?
 

 
 
Adam's Big Pot by Adam Liaw: 

 
This book has been a life saver recently. When you get home late, the kids are hungry, you're tired and you don't want to spend three hours in the kitchen cooking something that will take 15 minutes to eat, but still want to eat like a princess, Adam's your man. Beef Teriyaki last night, Taco Rice Gratin tonight - cooking as I type and wait for the kids to come home from footy training... beers on ice. It is Friday - TG!
 
 
 
Copper Serving Bowls:
 
 
 
Lovely, lovely, shiny, pretty copper bowls. Oh, how I love to serve food in them... and just to look at them.
 

 
 
Granola:

 
I've been eating truck loads of granola lately. This version came about by making too much trail mix. Here's the recipe for my Trail Mix Granola.
 
 
Dark Chocolate Coated Blueberries: 

 
Me and a bag of these in the same room is a dangerous situation. Let's just say I've been getting plenty of antioxidants lately.
 
 
 
Organic Takara Hon Mirin:
 
 
You know I'm getting serious about my Japanese cooking when I start using the fancy stuff.
 
  

 
 


 
 


 Anyway, that's my kitchen for now.


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  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef1 May 2015 at 18:31

    I love that you're cracking open the fancy stuff. :) Rather like saving the good china so it can be left in the will. I'm all for using the best stuff all the time.

    Now I want to go in the kitchen and make granola. It's so cold and windy outside that running the oven is a good thing.

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    1. Milk and Honey1 May 2015 at 20:03

      I'm definitely putting my recent granola phase down to the cooler weather. Heating the house up with the smells of warm spices and toasted nuts beats a scented candle any day of the week.

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  2. Napoli Restaurant Alert1 May 2015 at 19:52

    Adorable copper bowls!

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  3. Tiffin Fiona1 May 2015 at 21:07

    Shut up about that browned butter and salted maple! Xxx

    ps: I love that ladle

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    1. Milk and Honey1 May 2015 at 22:46

      Haha Fiona. Browned butter and salted maple. There, I said it again.

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  4. Jan (a gluttonous wife)2 May 2015 at 08:26

    Lots of wonderful things!!! I'm just dying to go to Tasmania and now even another reason!! Look forward to your recipes, Jan x

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 20:51

      Thanks Jan. Tasmania is a real treasure and a foodies dream destination .

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  5. The Mother Hubbard's Cupboard2 May 2015 at 10:04

    Yum, this looks a delicious kitchen this month. I'm looking forward to the browned butter and salted maple and Adam's books looks fantastic... Thanks for sharing! Liz xx

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 20:53

      Thanks Liz. The browned butter and salted maple recipe will be on the blog soon. I hope you like it. I've loved everything I've made out of Adam's book.

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  6. Gabrielle2 May 2015 at 11:03

    Loooove your kitchen! The little bowls are so cute and granola, looooooove granola :)

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 20:53

      I love granola too. We should get together and have a granola party.

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  7. Lizzy (Good Things)2 May 2015 at 13:04

    Awesome haul of goodies you have here, Jennifer... that choc hazelnut spread sounds divine. DVINE.

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 20:54

      The spreads ARE divine. I sometimes just dive in with a spoon and call it lunch - don't tell anyone.

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  8. sherry from sherrys pickings2 May 2015 at 14:57

    what yummy things you have in your kitchen! the mirin looks wonderful. i love choc coated blueberries. even the granola looks delish (and I am not a fan :=) the copper bowls are beautiful.

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 20:55

      Thanks Sherry. I'm partial to granola, but it has to be packed with good things and homemade.

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  9. Kirsty2 May 2015 at 17:27

    Hi Jennifer. I started reading your IMK post and only got as far as Tasman Sea Salt and I was off... checking them out online... seeing who stocked them... finding them on FB.. well you get the gist!! Thank you for telling us about them! I love hearing about Australian firms doing good in the foodie world. I look forward to your upcoming recipe posts using this salt, it sounds amazing! Thanks again, Kirsty P.S. Your photos are stunning :)

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    1. Milk and Honey2 May 2015 at 21:00

      Thanks Kirsty. I too, love to hear about (and support) local producers - Tasmania is just across the pond for us.

      The recipes for my Trail Mix Granola and browned butter, salted maple extravaganza are immanent.

      Also, thanks so much for your lovely comment regarding my photos. It made my day. x

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  10. Anonymous2 May 2015 at 23:33

    Hi Jennifer, love your copper bowls and the look of that chocolate.

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    1. Milk and Honey3 May 2015 at 12:48

      Thank you. Those copper bowls make everything I put in them look fabulous.

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  11. Ania @ milktoastandhoney.co.uk3 May 2015 at 01:30

    Jennifer, I am literally drooling whilst looking at that granola, it looks delicious. I'm looking forward to the recipe already. As for those copper bowls, they look gorgeous with their hammered sides. Pretty even when empty. Thanks for sharing your kitchen x

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    1. Milk and Honey3 May 2015 at 12:50

      Thanks so much Ania. The granola recipe will be up on the blog tomorrow. It's all gone in "real life".

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  12. Nancy | Plus Ate Six3 May 2015 at 10:40

    Oh stop it - everything in your kitchen this month I just want. Especially those copper pots. And a bowl of that granola.

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  13. Joanne T Ferguson3 May 2015 at 14:29

    Love the copper serving bowls and your granola looks heaps healthy!
    Thanks for this month's IMK views too!

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:30

      Thanks Joanne. The granola is sooooo healthy... at least that's what I tell myself when I grab a handful to snack on at 4 in the afternoon.

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  14. celia3 May 2015 at 17:24

    I can't resist those little copper pots either, they're perfect for curries! Great to know Adam's book is worth getting - I have his other one, but haven't checked this one out yet. And a new Aussie salt company? Very cool, thanks for the headsup! :)

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:35

      Thanks Celia. I love Adam's no-fuss, totally-doable recipes. They always turn out great. We are having Okonomipotato from the book for dinner tonight. It's Friday again and the kids will be home after footy training, in the dark, hungry and cold. It's perfect food for them... and me, even though I'm at home in my warm kitchen with my woollies on.

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  15. Around The Mulberry Tree3 May 2015 at 19:39

    I love watching Adam, he really seems to develop a bond with anyone he encounters. Figs, yummy. Wish I was a fan of chocolate cos these items look terrific!

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:37

      Thank you. His books are very approachable, just like the man. It's non-threatening food that tastes great and turns out terrific every time.

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  16. Anonymous3 May 2015 at 19:56

    Lots of lovely things in your kitchen, the granola looks fabulous. Love your wooden board that you placed all your items on for the photographs. Chocolate coated blueberries... :)

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:38

      Those chocolate coated blueberries are addictive. You'll get all the antioxidants you could ever need if you start eating them.

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  17. Amy4 May 2015 at 08:50

    Those shiny copper bowls are beautiful! Serving a delicious, quickly made dinner in these will make you feel even more like a princess! I can't wait to read about, drool over, and recreate whatever brown butter and salted maple creation finds its way here soon!

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:39

      Yes. Exactly. Putting simple food in fancy bowl elevates the whole experience. Kind of like drinking water out of a wine glass. Hope you find the recipes (up on the blog now) delicious.

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  18. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 18:06

    Ooo, dark chocolate coated blueberries - wish I could find those ere.
    Have a super day.
    :-) Mandy xo

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:42

      Thanks Mandy. They are in my local supermarkets "health food" department.

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  19. Shaheen6 May 2015 at 16:38

    So many good things in your kitchen, i am especially loving those copper pots are gorgeous. And that granola looks yummy, thanks for sharing the recipe, i would so love a bowl right now - its about 7.35am in the Uk, so breakfast time.

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:42

      Granola for breakfast is a treat for sure. Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 13:06

    Jennifer, your IMK post led me on many (tasty) bunny trails -- can't thank you enough! Looking forward to making your granola trail mix. Those copper bowls are gorgeous! So is the mirin. Enjoy ogling or using. Either way, they're delightful. Thanks!

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:43

      Thanks so much. A tasty bunny trail is what I was going for. *smiley face*

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  21. Miss Food Fairy8 May 2015 at 11:41

    I love your blue slotted spoon Jen, where did you get that little beauty? If you keep speaking Asian condiments, books, dishes to me, we'll be (virtual) friends forever! ;) I may need to track down Adam's cookbook - I love his dishes. I love my copper bowls too, they always make an appearance on the dinner table. Love your #IMK this month x

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    1. Milk and Honey8 May 2015 at 16:51

      I got the slotted spoon on Etsy. Have I told you about my Etsy obsession? LOL. Oh, and my Asian condiment obsession... And my cookbook obsession... and my copper obsession...

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  22. Emily9 May 2015 at 04:04

    Hi Jennifer! Lovely collection, love the copper bowls! Thanks for sharing :)

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  23. Kari12 May 2015 at 18:17

    Those bowls are gorgeous. I love the chocolate spreads too...and chocolate berries!

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  24. Unknown14 May 2015 at 22:28

    Those copper bowls are gorgeous! I love the sea salt as well, you are making me hungry with all the browned butter talk. Chocolate berries, danger alert!

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  25. Johanna GGG19 May 2015 at 15:07

    All looks great - I am a sucker for chocolate too - the granola and spreads would be mine if I was near them but most of all I want some chocolate blueberries - yum

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