Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Posted in Food & Friends, Frugal Living, Recipes | Tagged almond florentines, Darling Mills olives, freezer pizza bases, tamarind chutney, vegetarian curry | 51 Comments

51 Responses

1. on June 27, 2012 at 12:08 am sallybr

   Celia, you and me both… I got some of your notifications of new posts, and finally today decided I HAD to stop by to visit… miss hanging out here…

   but, this too shall pass – we are going crazy here as you imagine, lots of small problems and some not so small to solve, part of moving to another home

   I will have to take a look at your parbaked pizza bases – they sound like something very very good to have around

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:49 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Sally, I hope it’s all going smoothly now. Moving is never easy! Take care, love.. xxx

     
     
2. on June 27, 2012 at 12:10 am Glenda

   Celia, don’t you ever sleep?:)

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:49 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Ha! My friend Patrick once said to me, “Celia, you’ll sleep when you’re dead..” :)

     
     
3. on June 27, 2012 at 12:38 am hotlyspiced

   I know what you mean. I’m frantic as well and so far behind in commenting on blogs. I’ve had so many nights out lately and now a teacher’s strike tomorrow so Alfie will be home with me. What to do! Love the look of the cornichons with the olives. Your pizza bases look so much better than mine. Actually, so do your florentines xxx

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:50 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Charlie, your life makes mine look lazy! Looking forward to catching up soon.. :)

     
     
4. on June 27, 2012 at 1:18 am Debra Kolkka

   I’ve been busy with the house for the last few weeks, but now I am sitting at Helsinki airport on my way home going through my emails and blogs.
   I want that chick pea curry.

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     If you come to Sydney, Deb, I will cook it for you. And anything else you want. :)

     
     
5. on June 27, 2012 at 1:54 am Karen

   I can certainly see how busy you have been. One thing that you have done is make me very hungry. Let’s see…a few nibbles first, the curry and then some florentines for dessert. I should only be that lucky.

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:52 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Karen, the more I have on in the rest of my life, the more time I seem to want to spend in the kitchen. I think it’s because messing around in the kitchen is my therapy, and I need it to balance out all the other stress! :) Come for dinner anytime! :)

     
     
     • on June 27, 2012 at 9:28 am Karen

       Oh would I love too. I do wish we were neighbors…that would be lovely.

       
       
6. on June 27, 2012 at 6:35 am Dredgemeister's Missus

   wasn’t Darling Mills great? Not only perfect food and hospitality but those sandstone walls! and i seem to recall that you could ACTUALLY HEAR in the restaurant even every table was occupied! Will be looking up your pizza bases again.

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 8:53 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     We LOVED Darling Mills and were saddened when it closed. Would you like me to make you some bases?

     
     
7. on June 27, 2012 at 9:17 am Sue

   Seems many of us have the same problem. I havent even had time to cook properly – we had roast chicken last night – took me 2 nights to do it!!!Those pizza bases have given me an idea of how to occupy the kids home from school due to the strike – goood thinking!

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 2:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Hope things calm down for you soon too, Sue! :)

     
     
8. on June 27, 2012 at 9:24 am Norma Chang

   Love those almonds florentine. Parbaked pizza bases are such a great idea, must remember the recipe.

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 2:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Norma, the florentines are just almonds, sugar and dark chocolate. Surely that makes them quite good for us? ;-)

     
     
9. on June 27, 2012 at 9:24 am Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

   Hope things settle down soon. Looks to me like you’re still eating well!

   
   
   • on June 27, 2012 at 2:14 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Greg, thank you. Eating well is a priority, or we all end up sick! :)

     
     
10. on June 27, 2012 at 9:42 am InTolerant Chef

    Its amazing how time slips away, isn’t it Celia? You certainly look like you’ve been busy for sure! Hope you can find time to pause soon :)

    
    
    • on June 27, 2012 at 2:14 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Becca! Can’t wait until Friday! :)

      
      
11. on June 27, 2012 at 10:14 am Le Petit Potager

    Oh, I haven’t had those cornichons in such a long time……just gorgeous.
    It must be the weather…….I’m cooking white lentils with aromatic spices (Mash Ki Dal) on the top of the wood heater………I get to stay warm while cooking the dinner.

    
    
    • on June 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Elaine, they’re such a strong memory for me, I just couldn’t resist buying them when I saw them at the markets!! Were you an old Darling Mills fan as well? :)

      
      
      • on June 27, 2012 at 4:18 pm Le Petit Potager

        Oh Yes!!!! I bought so many of their plant seeds as well; lots of unusual European and rare varieties

        
        
        • on June 28, 2012 at 6:58 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

          I didn’t know they sold seeds! I’ll have to ask them about it when I next go to Eveleigh. Thanks for the headsup!

          
          
12. on June 27, 2012 at 10:32 am lambsearsandhoney

    You’ve certainly been busy here, Celia. I love the idea of making and par-baking the pizza bases, just not sure they’d last to get into the freezer in our house.

    
    
    • on June 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Amanda, we don’t usually keep them anymore, but at one time we used to make them and then throw mini pizzas into the oven in the morning for the kids to take to school for lunches. I was far more energetic back then..hahaha

      
      
13. on June 27, 2012 at 12:03 pm cravesadventure

    Stop – you are making me hungry – cookies look delicious:)

    
    
    • on June 27, 2012 at 12:45 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      They’re very moreish, Renee, I can’t stop eating them! :)

      
      
14. on June 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm Claire @ Claire K Creations

    I hope life settles down a bit for you. I love that there’s always time for kitchen creations! I’m making some pizza bases today too. I was going to freeze the uncooked dough but seeing yours I might make them up ready for toppings.

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 6:59 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Claire, coming out the end of the tunnel now. It’s just been so crazy – heading out for a massage today and baking some bread, both good things! I’ve actually never frozen uncooked dough – does it work well?

      
      
15. on June 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm Chris@slowlivingessentials

    Lovely happenings (and delicious looking curry!). Do come up for air soon, please!

    It must be going around, I feel like I’ve been chasing my tail for the past month! Keep well. xx

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:00 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Chris, I hope you’re feeling more relaxed soon too! It doesn’t make sense, surely as winter settles in, we should all be semi-hibernating? :)

      
      
16. on June 27, 2012 at 3:49 pm xo.sorcha.ox

    I want to turn up at your house in the hope that you’ll feed me. Oh my gosh, YUM.
    ~S.

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:01 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sorcha, lots of folks do that! Once we had five of the neighbour’s teenage kids arrive and announce that mum wasn’t home and could they please stay for dinner? We just kept boiling pasta that night.. ;-)

      
      
17. on June 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm Choclette

    Always good to see what you are up to Celia, everything looks delicious as usual and your Florentines look perfect. Freezer pizza bases are an excellent idea.

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:02 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Choc, they really are cheaty florentines, but I’m quite hooked on them. Freezer pizza bases work well, IF you have a big enough freezer! :)

      
      
18. on June 27, 2012 at 4:52 pm Marilyn Scott-Waters

    Those pizza bases look prime!

    Maz

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:06 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Maz! xx

      
      
19. on June 27, 2012 at 6:44 pm Craig

    Lots of delicious food Celia! I love cornichons and have never paired them with olives before – looks great. Take Care.

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:07 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Craig, I thought of you when I was making the curry – wish you could have been here to share it with us! Do have a look at Nisha’s video, it makes veggie curries very simple! :)

      
      
20. on June 27, 2012 at 9:08 pm Sophie33

    Your almond florentines look so fantastic & crunchy, my friend! :) Yum!
    And your tamarind chutney must taste divine! I alsdo love, love your pizza bases!

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:08 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sophie, thank you! The florentines are gluten-free! :) xx

      
      
21. on June 28, 2012 at 12:52 am ChopinandMysaucepan

    Dear Celia,

    I love your post about time and money and spending more time using fresh ingredients for cooking eg making your own pizza base and knowing exactly what goes into our cooking pots. In the long run, it works out cheaper although more time is needed but if cooking and spending time in the kitchen is a passion, then it is time well spent.

    
    
    • on June 28, 2012 at 7:09 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Chopinand – no matter how busy we get, we always find time to cook, as it’s a priority. I was up at 5am this morning to get the bread on – during school holidays, the boys go through loaves and loaves.. :)

      
      
22. on July 1, 2012 at 5:26 pm jane

    We are the lucky recipients of the pizza base care stack (more than a parcel!!). Imagine having Celia as your neighbour! We don’t have to! Thanks Celia.

    
    
    • on July 2, 2012 at 6:09 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Hello love, you are most welcome. Hope you enjoy them! xx

      
      
23. on July 2, 2012 at 12:03 pm Spoon Feast

    This has been quite fun looking at all the “In My Kitchen” blogs. Thanks for putting this together. I have enjoyed it tremendously! Looking forward to next month, starting now!

    
    
    • on July 2, 2012 at 6:09 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Pamela! It’s great fun peeking into everyone’s kitchen, isn’t it? :)

      
      
24. on July 4, 2012 at 12:24 am Just A Smidgen

    The “wind up” to summer is crazy, isn’t it?? I’m just now settling down and allowing myself extra time for myself.. blog reading.. blogging.. maybe a few other creative projects.. Let the summer begin!! xoxo Smidge
    ps.. I agree.. I’m absolutely in awe of your level of productivity in the kitchen.. and everything turns out just perfect!!

    
    
    • on July 4, 2012 at 5:04 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Smidge, you’re very kind, thank you. It’s not the wind up to summer here, it’s the middle of winter and the end of financial year! :) Good to hear you’re taking a little time for yourself.. x

      
      

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