in my kitchen…

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cityhippyfarmgirl

There has been a flurry of activity in my kitchen lately. Dishes are stacking up, ideas are being scribbled down, the floor is strewn with flour, and the cupboards have mysterious small grubby hand prints on them…

In my kitchen, is a cooling tray of gingerbread men, all ready to be bundled together for a little girl’s birthday.

In my kitchen is a waiting patiently gnome fairy that needs a new home for the same little girl’s birthday. The wings are a little shonky, but I’m hoping she won’t be scrutinising.

In my kitchen, is a whole heap of sourdough action. Portions of Suzie are being sent all over the neighbourhood, with less than satisfactory instructions of what to do with her (from my part.) Fingers crossed for everyone involved. May the sourdough gods be generous to all her new followers.

In my kitchen is some slashing practise after reading Zeb Bakes’ very informative post. The thing is, I got nervous. I was about to start and I hesitated… I stalled….oh the pressure! I don’t usually think so much about the technique, so hesitating made it pull a little. Mr Chocolate said that looks really good, which was nice, but it wasn’t the look I was aiming for though. There will be a whole lot more slashing practising from now on.

In my kitchen is the new ‘Feast’ magazine from SBS. I don’t get any magazines except for our gifted Sanctuary subscription, and I don’t watch so many cooking shows these days, but the magazine combines all that is wonderful from SBS, food, different cultures, and great articles in the one magazine. Loving it. Especially as there is a roti canai recipe in there that looks completely do-able, and so far the old roti has eluded me.

In my kitchen is a bowl full of my dad’s back yard limes, whispering words of marmalade, cake, and juice to me….

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What’s happening in your kitchen?

* The lovely Celia does a monthly round up of all things wonderful happening in her kitchen. Pop on over to see what’s happening in her kitchen for this August.

38 thoughts on “in my kitchen…”

Joanna on August 18, 2011 at 6:46 am said:

Beautiful slashing ! I think the best ones are the unexpected results sometimes, Mr Chocolate is right 🙂 I want to know how you make so many perfect gingerbread men, mine always crack and break and spread and in fact I have given up trying….

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:49 pm said:
  
  The secret is make them quite thick for the gingerbread men. I like the taste of them thinner but they are too tricky. These little guys were probably between 7mm-10mm thick. The thicker ones taste good dunked 😉
  
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Celia on August 18, 2011 at 6:54 am said:

I agree, beautiful slashing Brydie! Thanks for joining in, and for the linky, such treasure in your kitchen this month! Some lucky little girl is going to be very happy indeed.. 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:51 pm said:
  
  I have a lot of practising to do with the slashing now!
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on August 18, 2011 at 7:39 am said:

I love this post. I also am jonesing for those limes. I could use a cookie too. Your bread looks great as always.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:52 pm said:
  
  Life would be tough without limes.
  
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alison@thisbloominglife on August 18, 2011 at 7:55 am said:

Wow, wish you could be in my kitchen and be my little gnome fairy. I could do with the help at the moment. The bread and gingerbread people look amazing, I could almost smell them.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks Alison. I think everyone could with a little gnome fairy help now and then.
  
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seana smith (@Seana_Smith) on August 18, 2011 at 8:42 am said:

Oh, lovely photos and what a good idea. In my kitchen, at this very minute nothing is happening, it’s all freshly cleaned and wiped and clutter-free. But later on… must do tests on the rice cooker as it’s not working properly, I’m sure. And later, there will be cupcakes as both little ones are having a friend over this arvo. Your yoghurt ones, I am thinking.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:54 pm said:
  
  Oooh, let me know if you do make them Seana. What is it with kids and cupcakes anyway? They are like magnets.
  
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teawithhazel on August 18, 2011 at 9:03 am said:

oh..those little gingerbread men all lined up on the cooling rack look so so sweet..and your bread looks amazing..the loaves look as though they have seeds and/or grains in them and that’s inspired me to do the same with the loaf i am making today..jane

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 7:57 pm said:
  
  From memory Hazel I think it was LSA in there (linseed, sunflower and almond meal), I like shaking in a decent amount or just the linseed meal is good too.
  
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dixiebelle on August 18, 2011 at 9:16 am said:

Mess & mayhem compared to your kitchen!!

Can I come on a little holiday to your kitchen some time?

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Done! Bring some of your garden goodies 🙂
  
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Yvette on August 18, 2011 at 10:21 am said:

I love the gnome fairy…and I don’t know anything about bread baking other than what all the wonderful baker bloggers do, but your loaves(slashing) looks great! I’ve nearly used up all the lemons but hopefully there’s room for a couple for lemon meringues. Great August kitchen antics!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Let there always be room for enough lemon meringue pies Yvette!
  
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JohannaGGG on August 18, 2011 at 1:10 pm said:

I’ve never got into slashing so must have a little look at the article. I do love how your bread looks and love the sound of a communal sourdough starter in your neighbourhood.

I am curious to know if that is one lime with lemons (as I would think) or lots of limes in the photos – my tree gave me limes this year and they were yellow – I even cut into one thinking it was a lemon. But they were green inside.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:05 pm said:
  
  Nope all limes there. Some were yellow on the outside as well but the lovely limey green inside.
  
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Bruisemouse on August 18, 2011 at 3:14 pm said:

I’m very excited about the copy of Feast hat is waiting for me back in Australia. I’m not sure if you read Libertine Eats. She is the one who wrote the article about Wild Sourdough.
http://libertineeats.com/2011/08/sbs-feast-magazine/
Love the look of the Gingerbread biscuits. Delicious.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  I don’t read Libertine Eats, but do know the name. I’ll have to have a proper look. The magazine is excellent!
  
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Provincial Homemaker on August 18, 2011 at 3:52 pm said:

Oh my, I might have to chase down a copy of the magazine – Roti Canai and I am there. Have you tried Mamak in Chinatown. Their Rotis are fantastic.

I love that fairy too. I am sure its recipient will be delighted.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  I haven’t tried Mamak, but have heard lots of good things about their roti. Mmmm roti. Really must sort out how to make them properly.
  
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Tandy on August 18, 2011 at 4:52 pm said:

thanks for showing us around 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  Your welcome 🙂
  
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thecompletecookbook on August 18, 2011 at 5:37 pm said:

I think your slashing is perfect! I have a couple of new recipes I want to try out – nothing quite as professional as yours though. I am looking forward to making a loaf in my own kitchen again.
Have a happy day.
🙂 Mandy

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:10 pm said:
  
  Have fun with the bread Mandy. It’s always good fun isn’t it…unless you forget the salt of course.
  
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Journey Photographic on August 18, 2011 at 7:34 pm said:

My kitchen has nothing so appetising as yours – maybe someday 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:11 pm said:
  
  Ahhh, my camera doesn’t have pictures like yours though!
  
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Kari @ bite-sized thoughts on August 18, 2011 at 7:53 pm said:

Busy kitchen! And a lucky little girl 🙂 Our kitchen is nowhere near as exciting, but does contain some bookmarked recipes in a ‘to try’ pile.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 18, 2011 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  Do you ever get to the bottom of your to try pile? Mine seems to be ever growing.
  
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Christine on August 18, 2011 at 8:40 pm said:

Thanks for sharing a peek into your kitchen! Totally loving your gnome fairies. I shall now think of you as Sourdough Mama, sharing your yeasty babes with the neighbourhood. Such fun this will be to watch them grow! 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 19, 2011 at 6:21 am said:
  
  It is a lot of fun hearing how people are using their doughs and getting such happiness from it. Loving that!
  
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Misk Cooks on August 19, 2011 at 5:06 am said:

Oooh, now I feel all nostalgic after seeing those gingerbread men. I just love the flavour of them. Not the cake particularly but the biscuits are very special. And your slashing is perfection!

Lovely post – thoroughly enjoyed the photos, too.

I just love your little gnome fairy. So sweet. 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on August 19, 2011 at 6:30 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words Misk.
  
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heidi on August 19, 2011 at 8:59 am said:

Brydie-
So glad you did one of these- and I love all the elements within your post and kitchen. Being a cookie maker- I love the gingerbread!
But the gnome fairy, slashed loaves and limes are wonderful as well!
You always have something magical and scrumptious going on in your kitchen, don’t you?

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Amanda on August 19, 2011 at 11:36 pm said:

Well done with the slashing, Brydie – it is something that I struggle to get right often.
And I think your wee fairy is just beautiful as she is.

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Choclette on August 22, 2011 at 1:03 am said:

I do love Celia’s In My Kitchen and now I’m getting a real treat and seeing what’s in yours. I’m finally in the process of constructing my own post and seeing your bowl of limes has reminded me about the bag of delicious apples my mother has just given me – so had better include that too. Hope your sourdough thrives around the neighbourhood. Mine has been sent off around the country, but I only know one who has managed to keep it going. Your little fairies are so gorgeous.

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Soul Kitchen Blog on August 26, 2011 at 7:47 pm said:

Will have to get to a newsagent check out that new SBS mag! Thanks for sharing whats in your kitchen.

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