In my kitchen… at the moment I am in Mum’s kitchen and with the time difference between Ireland and Bahrain, up bright and early on a very foggy morning. So… in and out of kitchens in this November’s IMK post. Before traveling to the emerald Isle, baked this sugar crusted cherry and pine nut loaf cake. We love these any time of day cakes to enjoy with our favorite cuppa.
Had a lovely box of chocolates courtesy of LVS by Leaves in my kitchen after attending their opening night. Who knew pebbles and mushroom could taste so delicious and chocolatey. Glad we have another chocoholic in the house, but I still get the blame for eating the most.
The aroma meeting your nose when freshly grinding whole spices is quite powerful, but also a reminder of how stale some of the already ground spices are in my kitchen. I only ever grind small amounts of whole spices, keeping them as fresh and aromatic as possible. This Persian spice mix is mostly used for rice dishes and in due course will share a recipe using this blend. Love that it uses rose petals too.
In Mum’s kitchen is this gorgeous blue mixing bowl/jug, kind of old-fashioned looking. Also, love this flower patterned antique plate hanging on her wall. And the cute tea-pot that sits on her window sill and proof that Ireland has some beautiful sunny mornings too.
My sister had me carving some pumpkins in her kitchen for Halloween, not a bad attempt but can’t say a very scary looking one!
Joining other bloggers from around the globe with the In My Kitchen monthly theme hosted by Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial. What treasures and goodies do you have in your kitchen?
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The tea cake looks delicious, bet it was wonderful with a cup of strong Irish tea. I am planning a trip to Ireland next September and am happy that there are some sunny days. Love the tea pot and plate.
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Got to love a good mug of tea. Liz you will love Ireland, but do bring an umbrella 🙂 Have you decided which part of the island you will visit?
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Beautiful post! and goodies!
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Thank you Mimi 🙂
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How lovely to be spending time at your Mum’s. What’s the pumpkin carving situation in Bahrain? I imagine they’re thin on the ground ; )
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Always special to spend time with family Fiona 🙂 There were no large pumpkins around to carve when my kids were small and if you did see any, they were at a price. Plenty of butternut squash though 🙂
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Enjoy every moment of your time in Ireland and your mum’s kitchen 🙂
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Thank you Tandy, it’s alway lovely to visit family and spend time with them. 🙂
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It must be an incredible contrast for the senses being in Ireland again, enjoy your time with family..
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Definitely a contrast, especially now with the wonderful autumn colors of the Irish countryside 🙂
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How lovely for you to visit your Mum. I am sure the change in temperature is quite welcome for you too. I love the look of that loaf.
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After our extremely hot summer it is a welcome change 🙂 November weather in Bahrain is usually really nice and the time of year everyone starts spending more time outside.
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I love all those Irish things Moya, but the stone bench outside really grabbed my attention. What an incredible piece of rock ledge- I can envisage it covered with food.
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Hi Francesca, the rock bench is so lovely and rustic, my brother in law put it together. He used a large stone from an old wall from the back of the house. Shame it can’t fit in my suitcase 🙂
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Hello Moya… how wonderful that you are spending time with your mum… sigh, I wish I could do the same but sadly my mum is no longer with us. A beautiful IMK round up… I love those little chocolates shaped like mushrooms xx
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Yes it is Lizzy and I am sure you dearly miss (sending a virtual hug) your Mum. The chocolate mushrooms were delicious and so were the pebbles. 🙂
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Moya, I just love your Mum’s teapot – beautiful. And as for that spice selection, I can almost smell their aromatics from here. Happy November
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Thank you Ania and have a wonderful November too 🙂
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I think your pumpkin lantern turned out really well. I love the look of your spices. And those chocolates look really good xx
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I guess it wasn’t such a bad attempt, although I did intend to make the pumpkin face scary. The chocolates were delicious, trouble is I ate too many 🙂
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Your spices look gorgeous all line up like that. You’ve got me craving that tea cake now too. Hope you have a lovely visit with your family.
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Thank you Vicki, its always lovely to visit family and catch up. We love tea cakes in our house and of course love baking them too.
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Enjoy your time in Ireland, I imagine it should be a beautiful time now. The tea cake looks incredibly delicious, perfect with a cup of tea.
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Your spice collection looks so vibrant. The teapot is adorable.
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How wonderful to be enjoying time in your moms kitchen. I adore the blue jug mixing bowl, reminds me of my Nana.
Have a super day.
🙂 Mandy xo
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Hi Moya, I am intrigued by the view out of your mum’s window. It looks lovely.
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Moya, your cherry & pine nut loaf cake looks delicious. I’d rather have something “substantial” like that with tea or coffee than a cookie (biscuit?) 🙂 Loved your freshly ground spices, and such pretty things in your Mum’s kitchen, too!
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Love the blue jug. So yesteryear and sturdy. Love the gorgeous colour too.
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those mushroom chocs look beautiful. i love your mum’s plate and mixing bowl. just gorgeous. i have a similar batter bowl but in beige. blue is much nicer! nice to see the sun there.
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