It's the beginning of the month so it's time for In My Kitchen sponsored by Sherry from Sherry's Kitchen. I am sharing some of the new things in my kitchen this month .
I'm starting with the heart shaped open basket above. One of my friends told me that my potatoes would last longer if I kept them in a basket and cover them with a cotton cloth... I'll keep you posted.
Next I'm sharing these cute colorful little Turkish bowls. They are great for serving spices - not sure what else..
These exquisite flowers are from Ecuador. There are people in Florida who pick them up directly off the plane at the airport and then drive directly to some of the high rise condo building to sell them in the parking lot. My building has over 600 condos. They are fresh, gorgeous and last about 10 days!!! The price is right too- $20 for 2 dozen roses. I split mine up and gave some as gifts. He has about 10 colors to choose from.
The little shot glasses are from a Turkish store in Miami. They are perfect for drinking shots or Arak ( a Middle Eastern liquor) .
Sunny Isles, Florida, where I live for the winter, is considered North Miami Beach. It is a melting pot of ethnic groups with a high percentage of Russian residents and Russian visitors. I purchased this vegetable spread in one of the Russian deli stores. I have not opened it yet.
This beautiful spreader is made of olive wood. I bought it at a craft show from the crafter.
Finally, I am sharing my winter squashes that sit on my counter. They last at least a month and I make one kind of squash or two every week. My favorite is the spaghetti squash. I make a very simple recipe in the air-fryer which I cook on the bake function. I cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, fill the cavities with spaghetti sauce and bake for 45 minutes on 400 degrees. I eat an entire half myself.
I loved everything about this post. Very fun. Those bowls are groovy. Do you make dried apples at home? Could be a good snack bowl. Happy Weekend and boogie boogie. PS: The air fryer lid arrived damaged. Booooo.
ReplyDeleteThank you .. never made dried apples but I do like eating them. Sorry about the air fryer.
DeleteSo many lovely things - the basket is so attractive and the Turkish dishes look perfect for nibbles. I really should try more squashes - they always look so tempting.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I do like the basket and I actually have a set of 6 of the little Turkish bowls.
DeleteOut of all of the winter squash I've tried spaghetti squash is my least favorite, but it's so healthy I might try your recipe and see what I think.
ReplyDeleteDitto!
DeleteOh those beautiful flowers! And I love the idea of filling the squash with red sauce.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are the most beautiful roses I've ever seen and I've been on a squash kick.
DeleteLove the squashes! Made so tasty by what you add to them. The bowls are pretty as are the glasse!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes make the squash and then add sautéed mushrooms to the top too.
DeleteAs I. understand it, one important way to treat potatoes is to keep them in the dark so they sprout less aggressively. However, sometimes I have more success than other times.
ReplyDeleteAll your foods look good.
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The humidity in Florida can be intense even in the winter. The potatoes seem to be better in lower humidity for me.
DeleteI am sure you will love the avjar, but I've only had the version I've made myself. I have knives like your wooden one with the same saying. the last time I had Arak was in Jerusalem!
ReplyDeleteTandy (Lavender and Lime) https://tandysinclair.com
so funny about the knife. It was made by a crafter in Phila.
DeleteThose roses are so gorgeous and so well priced too! Love the little bowls and the spreader - so cute. I'm keen to know how you get on with the potatoes, please do let us know!
ReplyDeleteI'm still enjoying the roses- they last about 10 days and I agree they are gorgeous .
DeleteI am a great fan of squash. We use them mainly for soups, but we do have other recipes too. As for potatoes, we don’t generally store them in large quantities, so keeping them fresh is not much of an issue. Often we’ll buy just what we need for a particular meal. It’s more expensive doing it that way but it ensures the potatoes are near perfect and free from blemishes and “eyes.”
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea to buy potatoes as needed. I end up discarding a quarter of them anyway when I buy a 5 pound bag.
DeleteI love making spaghetti squash the way you do. It is so delicious and not heavy or too filling. I love all of your new items in your kitchen this month, especially the Turkish bowls. I keep my potatoes in a wire mesh basket with an apple. The apple is supposed to keep the potatoes longer. I do believe it works. Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteI used to do the apple hack and totally forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder.
DeleteLove the two Turkish bowls...and that olive wood spreader is great too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie
DeleteSome lovely things in your kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteI do like the two Turkish bowls, the colours are lovely.
Have a happy February.
All the best Jan
The Turkish bowls are just 2 out of my set of 6.. Each unique
DeleteThose Turkish bowls are so pretty.
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DeleteThanks Hena.
Your kitchen is lovely, as are the blooms!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI make squash like that too. It makes a delicious evening meal. I love your new potato basket. Let us know if it works!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you posted on the potatoes
DeleteI love your colorful Turkish bowls and heart basket. I think I'd roast butternut squash more often if I didn't think I might not cut off my hand trying to cut it in half!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand about the squash- it's no joke to cut.
DeleteDid you grow those squashes? amazing! I love spaghetti squash but somehow we haven't had it this year. I'm going to go out and look for one today!
ReplyDeleteNo, I bought the squashes.
DeleteYour spaghetti squash dish looks so yummy. I use a basket for my onions and potatoes...they do keep longer. and wow...that is an awesome price on the roses...they are so pretty. don't you just love having fresh flowers in your home? I enjoy having them out..just lifts my spirits. Thought I would answer your question here. We live in East Texas, where the weather can be bright and sunny and by afternoon, COLD and rainy. Have a wonderful Tuesday...
ReplyDeletethat is a sweet basket and i like the colorful bowls!! i am very curious about the potatoes...i have googled it several times in the past and always read, cool, dry, dark spot. never in the refrigerator!
ReplyDeletei love spaghetti squash....in fact i LOVE all squashes and all pastas!!