Welcome to the July edition of "In My Kitchen" hosted by Sherry at Sherry's Pickings. I'm happy to invite you into my kitchen once again to see some new additions that have found their way into my domain during the past month.
I'm back in my home in my Bucks County, Pa for the summer where I have a lot more space in a larger kitchen than in Florida. I've been wanting a serving cart to keep on my deck for a long time. I finally found this one at Home Goods! I still need to buy wheels to make it a little more mobile and a little higher.
Amazing Find!!
I've always wanted a Breville juicer, which for centrifugal juicers is probably top of the line. It runs about $179 on Amazon but I got it at an estate sale for $8 !!! The owner said she used it a few times for a juice fast and then never again. She is moving to the other side of the country, and she said it wasn't going with her. Since most people who shop estate sales are looking for antiques, no one seemed to want this. It works perfectly and is in perfect condition. I've juiced vegetable juice for breakfast with an added apple for the past 4 days!
I love this new melamine bowl for serving outdoors on the deck! It is actually on a pedestal and I'm keeping it my counter with fruit when not in use for the deck.
This beautiful bowl I purchased for indoor serving. Again, I've been keeping it on the counter for fruits and vegetables .
It's been hot (temps near 98 degrees), and we have been having watermelon almost everyday to cool off and hydrate! The melons have been running really sweet ! We love making this drink (photo art the beginning of this post) Blissful watermelon limeade- with or without alcohol!
Oh! No!! Broken Glass Everywhere!!
After a big mishap last week when the wind picked up and was blowing pretty strong, we forgot to close our umbrella which was sitting in the hole in the middle of our glass table top. Well, the umbrella blew up in the air and with it our glass table top shattered into a million + pieces. Thus we needed a new glass top. Instead we decided to buy a new table set. I love this new beautiful teak wood set and matching chairs. The set is by Martha Stewart.
Well the wraps up IMK for July. Hope you have are having a great summer.
Notes:
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Great serving cart. Love the new patio set too.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are already enjoying the patio set!
DeleteWelcome home -- and I love that serving cart! Enjoy every minute!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be back in our big house after living in a small condo for the winter.
DeleteI adore those bowls and your new outdoor table setting - such a pity you had to have a disaster first though (I'm shuddering as I imagine cleaning up the glass!).
ReplyDeleteI know Jo, my husband cleaned it all up by himself. He was not happy.
DeleteNew patio set is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd the juicer is a greal bargain too!
I am thrilled with the juicer. It's amazing the quality finds at estate and garage sales.
DeleteWOW, love the new patio set! And kudos on that juicer!
ReplyDeleteI also picked up a dehydrator last summer for $5 that is brand new never used. They said they couldn't figure out what to dehydrate and just never opened it.
DeleteI have a Breville juicer and it is amazing, even if I don't use it often. Love the new deck set, and way better than glass :)
ReplyDeletethen you know its super quality~ I am thrilled to have it and it works great.
Deleteoh yes that new table setting is a winner. I do not like glass table tops so this is definitely more my taste :) Watermelon is such a fab thing for summer. We buy big wedges and cut it up and whack it in the fridge. Great deal on the juicer! Fabulous bowls too. Thanks for joining in this month.
ReplyDeleteWith the severe heat wave here in Philadelphia , we've been depending on watermelon. I do love my new bowls too. thanks for hosting Sherry!
DeleteGreat about finding the juicer! Too bad about the glass -- but it's good that you now have a beautiful and practical replacement table.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Thanks Mae- I do like a good find at a garage sale or estate sale and I've gotten lots of quality things. Mostly for the yard such as planters, tools, etc.
DeleteI'm in love with your patio set and your bowls. I think glass tables should be banned, the same thing happened to me. I went for wicker as I couldn't afford real wood. Well done on getting such a big bargain with your juicer, if it works it's well worth it. Finally, who can resist watermelon in warm weather, my mouth is watering just looking at your photos.
ReplyDeleteAfter our experience, I'm with you on banning glass. So scary. I didn't mention that we gt the beautiful teak wood table at 1/2 price sale for end of the season.
DeleteI love finding a great deal like your juicer. Your new patio table is beautiful. I love wood and am not fond of glass tables as they smudge so easily.
ReplyDeleteMe too Carol- I love a good find and have found many at estate and garage sales. Mostly unused or barely used kitchen appliances such as a dehydrator and immersion blender.
DeleteI love all of your additions to your kitchen this month, especially the outdoor table. It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethanks Lori- My intention is to de-clutter but I seem to be bringing in more.!!
DeleteLove your new table set, so pretty! I'm sorry your glass top table broke, I bet that was a nightmare to clean up~ The watermelon limeade sounds so good, I've got to try that!
ReplyDeleteJenna
What a score on the Breville juicer! Woo Hoo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice table and chairs, and I love the wood on it. The bowls are so pretty, and the design in the first one reminds me of a hot plate that I bought, with the bottom saying Turkey. I love those patterns from different places in the world. Looks like you're all set for the summer days. I keep wanting to get watermelon at the store, but forget. And isn't Home Goods the best?
ReplyDeleteHappy July! What a delightful post this was.
~Sheri
Congratulations on your juicer find.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds at Home Goods! I haven't been there in ages---now I must add it to my list for next week. Happy 4th!!! xo
ReplyDeleteThe new deck set looks really good. Actually we are also looking for something black or dark grey with brown. I also like your serving cart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about the glass table, and what a mess! Still, I love a happy ending and your new garden set is just glorious! That watermelon looks so good and your juicer was such a bargain. Happy juicing!
ReplyDeleteI know I left a comment, but it seems to have disappeared. This seems to be happening quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I admired your pretty bowls and thought your juicer was a perfect bargain. I love water melon :-)
Wow that is a lot of watermelon consumption! It is such a great way to cool down in summer. Love how you have given love to an abandoned juicer! And that table is just lovely - hope it will be more sturdy than the glass table - the thought of all that shattered glass sounds awful!
ReplyDeleteI love watermelon, I hope you enjoy the juicer and here's to enjoying non-glass tables!
ReplyDeleteWhat a mess cleaning up that glass must have been. Your new table is beautiful, and the chairs look very comfortable. Blue and white dinnerwear is my favorite.
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