Skip to main content

Featured

Posted by

Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, from September 15 to October 15 Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. 2021 was especially significant because it was the 200th anniversary of Costa Rican Independence from Spain. Here are a few traditional & unique Latin American recipes you may want to add to your menu: 
Post a Comment
Read more
Labels
Posted by

In My Kitchen - October 2014

I can't believe it's already time for another round of the very cool monthly happening called "In My Kitchen" run by Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial.

So here we go....



This Month in my Kitchen...



September was a emotionally tough and busy work month; but we eked through it. :)


This Past Week's Harvest included lots of Green Chilies, Bird's Eye Chilis, Anaheim Chilis, Habanero, Tomatoes ( Beefsteak, Cherry, Cherokee Purple, and Mr. Stripey, Roma), and Crookneck Squash.



We got loads of free chilis from work...

Free chilis from work means I was making Pepper Relish, Pickled Jalapeños, Sambal Oelek (Chili Paste), and Hot Sauce. I also made Sundried Tomato and Rosemary infused Olive Oil.



Used the dehydrator to make Apple chips, Banana chips, Peach chips, Pineapple chips, and Strawberry chips...they were very addictive and didn't last long!



I made my own Ricotta cheese...


Which obviously meant I had to make Handmade Spinach and Chard Tortellini...


I started preserving seeds for next year's garden, starting with pole beans.

Here are a few old cookbooks that I'll be featuring in a monthly post. Publication dates range from 1889-1920. I'm excited to share!!








And new Zombie cookie cutters for Halloween Treats, these were just to funny to pass up!


Please make sure you stop in and take a glance at everyone else's kitchens!

So tell me...What's happening in your kitchen this month?


Email Post
Labels:

Comments

  1. Food KulchaOctober 11, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Love your blog!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousOctober 14, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    You've got some fabulous stuff in your kitchen, what do you do with all the chilli stuff and pickles?. I love the zombie cookie cutters. We don't do much for Halloween in Australia, which is such a shame, I think we need more reasons to get dressed up and celebrate.

    Thanks for the look into your kitchen.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 15, 2014 at 11:57 AM

      Hi Fran, thanks for stopping by!
      What do I do with all the chili stuff?! Well, we keep some and the rest are passed out to eagerly awaiting family members and friends, haha! The Chili Relish is great for grilled sausages or hot dogs, and it's great with Nachos. Sambal Oelek is an Indonesian condiment that is great with fried fish! And as my sister would say hot sauce is good for just about anything haha! As for Halloween, if you like it celebrate it; maybe you'll start a trend! :)

      Delete
  3. Selma's TableOctober 15, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    Gosh, you have been busy! Love the tortellini and those amazing old cookbooks too! Thanks for the look into your kitchen!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 15, 2014 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks Selma! I'll have the recipe for the tortellini up this month if you're interested. :)

      Delete
  4. ElizabethOctober 16, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    What a wonderful kitchen :) I love all the produce and that you are already saving for next year... I do the same thing :) OH and those cookie cutters are fabulous :) Thanks for sharing! Liz x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 22, 2014 at 12:31 PM

      Thanks Liz! I'm gonna have so much fun with those cookie cutters, Haha! :)

      Delete
  5. Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)October 16, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    wow, what lovely bounty in your kitchen and I really love how perfect your Spinach and Chard Tortellini look :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 22, 2014 at 12:33 PM

      Thanks Tandy! I was determined to make them not only taste good but look good! :)

      Delete
  6. KirstyOctober 16, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    Emily, how great are old recipe books? Such simpler times, and simpler ingredients. Its good to get back to basics. I love your undead Fred cookie cutters. I have the ABC ones (already been chewed). The Fred range is a lot of fun : )

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 22, 2014 at 12:37 PM

      Hi Kirsty! Old cookbooks are great, so interesting to see how far (or not) kitchen science has come, so much to learn! Thanks for stopping by! :)

      Delete
  7. AnonymousOctober 17, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Some fabulous produce Emily, I’m very envious :) It must make you feel very satisfied even with a tough month. Thanks for stopping by my blog too :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. celiaOctober 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Such beautiful produce Emily! You've got so many chillies - I especially loved seeing red jalapenos. My favourites and we don't see them often here! Your tortellini looks divine! I hope October is shaping up to be an easier month for you. x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. EmilyOctober 22, 2014 at 1:14 PM

      Thanks Celia for the well wishes, and it is indeed shaping up to be a better month. :)

      Delete
  9. Joanne T FergusonOctober 21, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    G'day Great post! Love chillies!
    Thanks for this month's kitchen view also!
    Cheers! Joanne @What's On The List

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sherry from sherryspickingsOctober 24, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Love chillies, and the undead Fred cutters. And of course old cookbooks are the best.

    ReplyDelete
  11. LizNovember 13, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I look forward to reading about what treasures you find in those old cookbooks, fabulous finds. I hope this month is easier for you.

    Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular Posts