Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

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1. on October 1, 2015 at 12:07 am Chica Andaluza

   Honestly – so many wonderful things in your kitchen (I love, love, love ranunculas – or however you spell it!). And it’s already tomorrow for you while here in Spain it’s still today ;) That wedding gift cup is so lovely, you must use it and enjoy it. And I had to chuckle over your Pete mending the button. We are in Spain and the last few days supposedly going through cupboards and paperwork to chuck stuff away. Big Man’s pile of “things we can recycle/mend/reuse” is way bigger than the “send to the recyclying/charity shop/in or burn” pile!

   
   
2. on October 1, 2015 at 12:14 am Laurie Graves

   Holy guacamole! Painted from the inside! It’s almost beyond comprehension.

   
   
3. on October 1, 2015 at 12:28 am @ChristineSalins (FoodWineTravel)

   I have a very similar Chinese snuff bottle, Celia. They’re beautiful, aren’t they?

   
   
4. on October 1, 2015 at 12:30 am thecompletebook

   Celia, I always love scrolling through your wonderful instalments, there is always so much love in your kitchen. I absolutely love the bowl and plate your mom gave you – what a treasured gift.
   I have my brother and his family visiting so not much time has been spent behind the computer – I will try and get an IMK post out asap.
   Have a beautiful day.
   :-) Mandy xo

   
   
   • on October 1, 2015 at 7:38 pm thecompletebook

     My post will go out on Monday 5th. xo

     
     
5. on October 1, 2015 at 12:42 am lambsearsandhoney

   Oh dear, I’m going to ruin my record for this year as the one thing NOT in my kitchen this month is me!
   I’m a blue & white girl from way back so I do love your bowl and plate.

   
   
6. on October 1, 2015 at 12:46 am Manuela

   Everything in here is beautiful. From the moon cakes to the flowers, crockery, chocolates. That’s a lot of cookies. I should make cookies again and fill up the cookie jars. They make handy snacks. Your snuff bottles look amazing. I am so envious of your chocolate! The mended button reminds me of someone I know as well. Lol Enjoy the new month!

   
   
7. on October 1, 2015 at 1:35 am sallybr

   All fantastically gorgeous this month, Celia! Loved the cups, the bottles painted from the inside, I cannot imagine the skill!

   I won’t be joining the party this month, maybe November I can pull one post… (fingers crossed)

   
   
8. on October 1, 2015 at 2:18 am Elaine @ foodbod

   So much to look at! I love the snuff bottles and the patterns from the ma’moul moulds, you knew I would!!! Happy October honey xxx

   
   
9. on October 1, 2015 at 2:19 am Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons

   Wonderful collection! How did they paint those bottles from the inside? Love the blue China, and I am overdue for a visit to Costco. One more thing to add to the list. Wish mine would be full of cookies though.

   
   
10. on October 1, 2015 at 2:34 am niasunset

    wow! They are all so beautiful dear Celia, but especially your Japanese bowl and bottles fascinated me. Thank you, have a nice month :) Love, nia

    
    
11. on October 1, 2015 at 4:07 am Debra Kolkka

    In my kitchen is quince paste. I made it from quince collected from a friend’s tree. Mine has just 2 quince.

    
    
12. on October 1, 2015 at 5:14 am marilynscottwaters

    I love that you are getting out your wedding gifts to use. We’ve been all about the fruits and vegetables around here… last of the summer peaches and tomatoes. I finally found a crockpot that I like. Twelve bucks at Target. :-) Cook on! Maz

    
    
13. on October 1, 2015 at 6:56 am EllaDee

    Your posts, but especially IMK, I love because they expound what I truly believe, that while we can search for inspiration and amusements endlessly & externally, the simple pleasures find us… in ourselves, where & how we live :)

    
    
14. on October 1, 2015 at 7:49 am In My Baking Kitchen, October 2015 | ALMOST ITALIAN

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15. on October 1, 2015 at 8:15 am Francesca

    When II looked at those moulds, thought the same thing- pendant!
    Lovely gift from your mother. Time to use the lovely things you have.

    
    
16. on October 1, 2015 at 8:39 am Liz - Good Things

    Hello lovely… so many good things in your kitchen (apart from you and the family, that is). Love it all! Yes, yes, yes, use the treasures you’ve tucked away, instead of saving them… and how beautiful are those chocolates from your moulds.

    
    
    • on October 1, 2015 at 8:42 pm Liz - Good Things

      Thanks Celia, here is my post for the month. http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.com/blog/in-my-kitchen-springtime-2015

      
      
17. on October 1, 2015 at 8:47 am Mel Kettle

    Love those chocolates and the gift from your mum. Just gorgeous. And how great is Costco!! I’ll hopefully have a contribution this month :)

    
    
18. on October 1, 2015 at 9:36 am hotlyspiced

    Another month already! It will be Christmas before we know it. Those new containers will be very handy – I need some new containers myself. I’ve never heard of ‘scrap’ jelly but it looks good. I think we must have been given some similar wedding presents! Best wishes to Small Man for the HSC and I’d love to hear if he’s able to get through all those cookies! I hope your mum is doing okay xx

    
    
19. on October 1, 2015 at 9:52 am sherry from sherrys pickings

    wow what wonders are residing in your kitchen celia. i love having plenty of containers too. those choc moulds look the business for sure. oh and ranunculas are one of my very fave flowers- well, along with roses and peonies and tulips and..:) i can’t believe they painted those bottles from the inside. how skilled is that?!
    here is my contribution for this month: http://sherryspickings.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
20. on October 1, 2015 at 10:16 am ladyredspecs

    Fascinated by the Chinese snuff bottles, how do they do that? Ranunculas (??) always make me feel happy, I just love the colours. I’m a firm believer in using precious objects too, it greatly enhances the pleasure they give. My IMK contribution will be ready tonight. It’s good to be back..

    
    
    • on October 1, 2015 at 5:27 pm ladyredspecs

      http://pleasepasstherecipe.com/2015/10/01/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/ here’s my contribution. Thanks Celia

      
      
21. on October 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm justalittlepiece

    Those chocolate plates are beautiful. Going to work on my contribution for the month!

    
    
22. on October 1, 2015 at 1:04 pm Cecilia Mary Gunther

    OH NO! Is it that time of the month again!? Hmm – that did not come out right. Off I go to look at your kitchen. Love love.. c

    
    
23. on October 1, 2015 at 2:29 pm Sally

    The patience you have with that chocolate never ceases to amaze me. That focaccia with the ham looks SO good. I think my Mum would repair a button! Here’s my post – lovely to join you as always… http://mycustardpie.com/2015/10/01/too-busy-to-be-in-my-kitchen/

    
    
24. on October 1, 2015 at 4:41 pm Too busy to be in my kitchen… | My Custard Pie

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25. on October 1, 2015 at 6:07 pm Lina

    Celia it’s never boring in your kitchen!! As I was scrolling I was thinking… Here comes the chocolate… Anytime now… Ah yes! And there it is! But I’d have to admit my favourite read was the gold Japanese cup & saucer! I love drinking out of cups like that!

    
    
26. on October 1, 2015 at 7:10 pm tiffinbitesized

    Well who doesn’t love a homemade anything, let alone the bets Mooncake you’ve ever tasted?! As for the snuff bottles…I can’t imagine the patience involved. Actually, I can. We loved out chocolate gift though I am rationing the ginger so we truly enjoy it. Cheers!

    
    
27. on October 1, 2015 at 7:57 pm Jennifer @Milk and Honey

    Mooncakes, how divine. That ham and focaccia would last long with my boys either. My youngest is having a growth spurt and I can’t fill him up! I’m a little bit in love with Japanese ceramics and your bowl and plate set a so lovely. You’ve always got such interesting and delicious goodies.

    Here’s my IMK post. Thanks Celia.

    http://milk-and.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
28. on October 1, 2015 at 8:04 pm fergie51

    I just can’t get my head around how those bottles are painted, amazing. Love the blue bowl and I keep saying I wish I liked chocolate because yours always looks so beautiful. :)

    
    
29. on October 1, 2015 at 9:56 pm Gretchen

    I have always love blue and white China so I love your plate and bowl. Painted from the inside, how fascinating. So much love in your kitchen as always. We’re getting ready to stock up on all things pumpkin. Perfect for the boys since they love the cinnamon and nutmeg that goes along with it.

    
    
30. on October 1, 2015 at 11:47 pm Glenda

    Hi Celia, I love that Japanese bowl and plate, your mum has great taste. It is most certainly time to use that lovely cup and saucer. China is to be enjoyed. I wish Small Man all the luck in the world with his exams. I hope he does well. What are his plans for next year?

    Here is my IMK post for this month. All the best to you. G

    http://passionfruitgarden.com/2015/10/01/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
31. on October 2, 2015 at 12:07 am Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    Holy cow things are busy at your house! With exams starting soon, there will be food aplenty to keep the synapses firing. Best of luck to him. And to you and Pete. :)

    Those bottles are amazing! I want to watch someone paint like that.

    
    
32. on October 2, 2015 at 4:05 am Zirkie

    I always enjoy this peep into your kitchen. I absolutely adore that beautiful Japanese bowl and saucer!

    
    
33. on October 2, 2015 at 5:45 am shaheen

    Hi Celia,
    Hope your well. Your kitchen post always interests me as what you have in your kitchen is very different to mine, I guess thats why IMK is fun and insightful, I do love having a good nosy. http://allotment2kitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/higgledy-piggledy-in-my-kitchen.html

    
    
34. on October 2, 2015 at 8:46 am Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

    I’m over the moon for those cakes… and that charcuterie!

    
    
35. on October 2, 2015 at 4:06 pm Jane @ Shady Baker

    Interesting things as always Celia. I have not eaten mooncakes before. I love those biscuits in the tall jars, so neat and orderly! Jamon on sd focaccia sounds like a feast. Your chocolaty gifts look gorgeous.

    My post is linked, thanks for hosting us once again x

    
    
36. on October 2, 2015 at 4:31 pm Tandy | Lavender and Lime

    Those snuff bottles are stunning! I need to come over for some chocolate treats :)

    
    
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38. on October 2, 2015 at 10:35 pm Kim Bultman

    Celia, your IMK post had me oohing & ahhing from beginning to end! What a lovely variety of treats and treasures, for you and for others, xo. Thanks for your “review” of the Oxo containers — complete with real-life illustrations. :) I’ve been needing to replace my canister set and appreciate knowing these work well.

    Just got my post up ‘n’ running: http://alittlelunch.com/2015/10/02/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
39. on October 2, 2015 at 11:50 pm ale

    New post Celia!
    Yours are always amazing!
    Where do you put all those things…..bigggggg kitchen!
    Regards
    Ale
    http://ale-ligeradeequipaje.blogspot.com.ar/

    
    
40. on October 3, 2015 at 4:13 am Kari @ bite-sized thoughts

    I love the Japanese crockery / ceramics – and the stack of chocolate chip biscuits! That is good exam fuel :D

    My IMK post is up at http://www.bitesizedthoughts.com/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
41. on October 3, 2015 at 9:09 am Lisa

    Those snuff bottles are amazing. How much work must have gone into their creation?! I love mooncakes (and snap, I have some in my kitchen this month courtesy of my mother in law!).
    The chocolate looks melt in your mouth delicious (and definitely wearable as well). The bowl and saucer are treasures!

    Here’s my kitchen post

    http://www.withafork.com/2015/10/whats-in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
42. on October 3, 2015 at 7:11 pm Kirsty

    Hi Celia! Great looking food storage containers from OXO! I find it quite satisfying ‘decanting’ foods into containers. It makes the pantry look so much neater. I’m sure Small Man will devour those delicious looking cookies, and best of luck to him come exam time.
    My post is finally up, after me having a little unplanned hiatus from IMK for a while :)
    Cheers, Kirsty
    http://makeitbakeitsnapit.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
43. on October 3, 2015 at 8:48 pm Johanna GGG

    I feel I will spend some time pondering the painting of those chinese snuff bottles from the inside – how amazing are the artists! Those chocolate pendants are pretty enough to be worn around the neck! Best wishes to Small Man for his exams – though I am sure the choc chip cookies will get him through. Love all the vintage crockery and am sure if any of it breaks Pete will put it back together – if even a broken button must be fixed :-)

    
    
44. on October 3, 2015 at 8:49 pm Johanna GGG

    oops – and forgot to give you my IMK url – http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
45. on October 3, 2015 at 9:10 pm In my kitchen – October 2015 | Milk, Toast & Honey

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46. on October 3, 2015 at 9:24 pm Ania @ Milk, Toast and Honey

    Happy October Celia x

    I love that your opening photo is of mooncakes – only yesterday I had been looking at how to make these! So many beautiful things in your kitchen this month again and what a brilliant idea to turn a chocolate into a pendant…

    Here is my kitchen this month, thank you as always for hosting IMK x

    http://www.milktoastandhoney.co.uk/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
47. on October 3, 2015 at 10:03 pm Terri

    The brownies were gorgeous…… almost gone!!! Thank you C ❤️I’m a few kilos heavier though😞xxT

    
    
48. on October 5, 2015 at 3:03 am just a little in my kitchen this october | Just A Little Piece

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49. on October 5, 2015 at 3:04 am justalittlepiece

    I finished my October post just this morning! Thank you Celia! http://justalittlepiece.com/just-a-little-in-my-kitchen-this-october/

    
    
50. on October 5, 2015 at 5:59 am SeattleDee

    Ohmygoodness, what a lovely collection of treasures you shared this month! The vivid colors of the ranunculas drew my eyes again and again… but noisy tummy rumbles brought me back to the molded chocolates. They look intimidatingly difficult, but SO tempting!
    My post went up today;
    http://otm-inthegalley.blogspot.com/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-september-2015.html

    
    
51. on October 5, 2015 at 8:58 am Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

    Brownies AND chocolates — that would be a great gift! Love your In My Kitchen posts, Celia!

    
    
52. on October 5, 2015 at 12:40 pm Emily (Cooking for Kishore)

    How lovely to get homemade mooncakes, my favorite are the lotus seed paste ones yum! And that blue bowl and saucer is lovely. As usually your chocolate making is beautifully displayed.
    Here’s my IMK:
    http://cookingforkishore.blogspot.com/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015.html

    
    
53. on October 5, 2015 at 7:05 pm Moya

    As always lots of goodies in your kitchen Celia. Love the Japanese bowl and plate your Mum gave you and the hand paint snuff bottles, gorgeous treasures. How they paint them from the inside, pretty amazing. Gosh I have never thought of fixing a broken button :)

    Here is my IMK:
    http://foodandtools.com/2015/10/04/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
54. on October 5, 2015 at 8:48 pm thesurprisedgourmet

    So glad I found your site. A lot of wonderful things going on in your kitchen.

    
    
55. on October 6, 2015 at 3:15 am In My Kitchen – October 2015 | Feeding My 3 Sons

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56. on October 6, 2015 at 7:13 am Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers

    I love your Chocolates Celia they look gorgeous & I wish I could spell renaculas properly, they are so pretty. Here is my contribution for this month, thanks so much for hosting xx http://www.boiledeggsandsoldiers.com/2015/10/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
57. on October 6, 2015 at 9:09 am theintolerantchef

    What a range – biscuits to buttons! Aren’t those snuff bottles gorgeous and the tea chips too. Good luck to Small Man, I hope the stress doesn’t get to him Celia, I think the cookies are the perfect solution as study aids :) xo

    
    
58. on October 6, 2015 at 1:52 pm Shari from GoodFoodWeek

    Such amazing things in your kitchen {as always}. You have reminded me that I want to give that scrap apple jelly recipe a go. Here is what is in my kitchen this month: http://goodfoodweek.com.au/2015/10/life-whats-in-my-kitchen-5/

    
    
59. on October 7, 2015 at 8:11 am Maggie

    I love your kitchen! You always have so much going on it in it! Those lovely gifts from your mom are just amazing. I love the illustrations on the snuff bottles – that tiger looks like he is up to something! I love Jamon Iberico – I used to get to an event in Dublin every year with some friends where they would serve that along with chorizo and Spanish wine. It was amazing. Looking at yours brought back lots of fun memories. Thanks as always for the glimpse!

    Oh, and here is my contribution;
    http://spooninasaucepan.com/2015/10/07/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
60. on October 7, 2015 at 8:22 am In My Kitchen – October 2015 | Photographs and recipes

    […] As always, thank you to Celia for hosting the IMK monthly blogs.  She does a fantastic job keeping us all connected.  Be sure to stop by and say hi to her at https://figjamandlimecordial.com/2015/10/01/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/ […]

    
    
61. on October 7, 2015 at 8:30 am dianeskitchentable

    I’ve never tried a mooncake but they certainly look delicious. Aren’t you the smart Mum to keep the cookie supply ready for exam time – I’m guessing Small Man appreciates that.

    You always have such lovely things to show but I’m really taken by that Japanese bowl & the snuff bottles – such treasures!

    Now Pete just cracks me up -repairing a button. If you ever need to match one though just send me a picture because I have a huge button box that I inherited from my mother & I swear I must have every button ever made.

    Believe it or not, I’ve got an IMK post myself this month & hope to get back in the groove with posting again now that I’m a little more rested and caught up on things here. As always, thank you for keeping the iMK going…
    https://dianeskitchentable.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
62. on October 7, 2015 at 9:12 am October “In My Kitchen” | spades, spatulas & spoons

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63. on October 7, 2015 at 9:13 am Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons

    Hi Celia, here is my IMK post:
    https://spadesspatulasandspoons.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/october-in-my-kitchen/

    
    
64. on October 7, 2015 at 6:12 pm Veganopoulous

    those snuff bottles are amazing! And well done on filling your new Costco storage containers :D I’ve just published my IMK for this month at http://www.veganopoulous.com/2015/10/07/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
65. on October 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm In my Kitchen October 2015 | missfoodfairy

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66. on October 8, 2015 at 1:03 pm missfoodfairy

    What lovely home baked goodies you have this month Celia. My favourite has to be your gorgeous ranunculas – I’ve never seen or heard of them before. I will be looking for those little beauties for my sisters garden. I just adore your mum’s (now yours) Japanese bowl & plate. Your Japanese cup & saucer is stunning too – everything from the 80’s & 90’s is becoming fashionable again so use your originals proudly :) Lovely seeing you again Celia & thank you for a great party – love everyone’s kitchen goodies! x
    http://missfoodfairy.com/2015/10/08/in-my-kitchen-october-2015/

    
    
67. on October 8, 2015 at 8:53 pm thesnowwoman

    Hi Celia, great treats as always! My post is up as well, thanks for hosting.

    
    
68. on October 9, 2015 at 6:37 pm In My Kitchen: a cereal discussion « EllaDee

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69. on October 10, 2015 at 11:15 pm chocolates1974

    Celia. your WEDDING PRESENT OF SMALL COFFEE CUP and saucer are gorgeous. i wonder if you are a little like me and things and their styles grow on you not as soon as you receive them.

    
    
70. on October 11, 2015 at 2:20 am tableofcolors

    Your kitchen is a well-loved place…I can tell from every post old and new and your blog is a wonderful resource. It is a trusty resource when it comes to chocolate and sourdough and many other treats. I have never had mooncakes, but would love to try them someday. Thanks for sharing. Here is my post on friendship and gifts from friends in my kitchen <3
    http://tableofcolors.com/2015/10/10/friendship-in-my-kitchen/

    
    
71. on October 13, 2015 at 4:53 am Karen

    The snuff bottles are incredible knowing that they were painted from the inside. Love the chocolate pendent. A bite nearby whenever the urge for chocolate arrives…although I think I’d be wearing a chocolate shirt from the heat melting it. :D

    
    
72. on October 13, 2015 at 1:25 pm Jan (agluttonouswife)

    I missed this month as I was too focused on my hooking!! Damn!! Nevermind, always next month….lots of wonderful things here Celia, good luck to your boy with his exams – you are a bloody great woman keeping them fed so well. I’ve got a bag of apple cores in the freezer to make Fiona’s jelly. Just adore those chocolate moulds – heartbreakingly beautiful!! Jan x

    
    
73. on October 28, 2015 at 5:13 pm My Kitchen Stories

    Hi Darling
    Sorry it is the end of the month and i have just here to comment on all of those wonderful things you have in the kitchen. small man is finished his HSC and I am sure those biscuits too. Hope your bowl and cup has seen plenty of use in the past month

    
    

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