You know how some people have white kitchens? Everything is white and stainless steel and elegant. That is so not the case at our house. Sure, the benches are white, and we serve dinner on white bone china, but the advent of silicone and plastic has added glorious colour to the room. On a dull and overcast day, just opening the kitchen drawers can put a smile on my face. I thought you might enjoy seeing the colours of my kitchen.
Here are the browns – chocolate, dutch cocoa, and more chocolate.
Pete’s magnificent jams are always jewel-like and luminescent. If they didn’t taste so good, I’d keep them on the shelf as decorative pieces.
I have a pair of Emile Henry tagines in flame red which I am completely besotted with. Food always tastes better cooked in these – I’m sure the colour makes a difference…
My friend Robyn gave me a Herbie’s Spice Kit for my birthday, and Pete V brought back saffron for me from their trip to Spain. I find the colour of the spices appealing – particularly the red and terracotta toned ones. The saffron is so alluring that whenever I need some for a recipe, I have to spend ten minutes admiring it first…
And finally, here are my customised Fig Jam and Lime Cordial Welding Gloves. You know you’ve hit the big time when you have branded merchandise, although it’s a little sad when you have to make it yourself. I found these welding gloves at a great price, and can you guess why? How many welders do you know who would front up to a construction site wearing bright orange welding gloves? Which is a shame, because these are day-brighteningly gorgeous!
Fig Jam and Lime Cordial 
Celia – loved all the colours – the saffron image is great – makes you want to bury your face in it!
Right now we are into the incredible persimmons as our after dinner treat – bright orange so they have to be good for you. Many people like them soft but we like them crunchy – still sweet. Something we learnt about from our Italian neighbours and particularly fantastic at this time of year. Don’t know much about them or what else is traditionally done with them besides eating them raw. Do you??
Nic
Nic, my parents are big fans, but I’ve never been partial to them. They like them soft and mushy, though. Agree they’re the most gorgeous colours – we pass them at the markets and they’re almost fluorescent… Celia
Seeing your welding gloves reminded me of mine (thank you Mrs C for those) which reminded me that I BAKED BREAD FROM YOUR RECIPES TODAY!!!! Thank you for your assistance, presence and helpline support. The white loaf… 6/10. The focaccia I’m giving a solid 7.5/10. I’m very happy to have achieved. so to date my baking CV stands at pizza bases, white loaf and focaccia. All thanks to the C household – supplies and support. Onward an upward I say, ALL HAIL THE SECOND RISE!
Edit: Click here for a photo of Dredgey’s focaccia! … Celia
You’re a harsh judge, Dredgey. I reckon the foc was a solid 8 at least, and the white loaf a definite 7! Agree completely, all hail the second rise! :)
have looked at the photo a couple of times today as the actual focaccia is almost all gone.
You’ll just need to make some more, won’t you? :)
For anyone else interested in making focaccia, the instructions are here.