My Florida kitchen is much smaller and completely different than my Pennsylvania kitchen.
I have some lovely pottery here that I really enjoy using for company.
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| My favorite soup bowls |
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| Casserole serving dishes |
It's a small (but not tiny) kitchen. It's large enough to prep and cook in, but it is not an eat-in kitchen . The countertops and backsplash are dark gray quartz, which I'm thinking about changing to a brighter white marble-type look with some gold streaks or designs (It will also be quartz).
We eat on the table outside of the kitchen where have a nice view of the ocean through the sliding glass doors in the attached bright open living room.
On the back wall of the kitchen which you could not see in the first photo, I have a low Ikea long cabinet with storage and a glass table top.
I was able to find some good tropical fruits in Florida. We love mango, papaya, and pomegranate.
We also have a large mirror that we hung on the wall because there are no windows in my kitchen and the mirror brings in some of the light from the living/dining room area which is bright and cheerful.
I've only been here about a week, so I haven't done a full grocery shopping or real cooking yet.
We've been eating a lot of salads and bean dishes and have had dinner invites at people's homes for two dinners this past week. And one for next week.
Chickpea salad with honey mustard dressing ( link to recipe)
Of course I have a copy of my soups cookbook in my kitchen
which contains over 80 delicious and easy soup recipes arranged by season.
- Available on Amazon! plant-based soups cookbook (affiliate link) Think holiday gifts.
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Love those colourful soup bowls and casserole dishes!
ReplyDeleteWish I liked chick peas more. You always make them look delicious.
ReplyDeleteYour Florida kitchen looks very lovely and useful. Having a view of the sea in your apartment is really luxurious! When my sister-in-law lived in Boynton Beach she was MILES from the water.
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Those bowls are just delightful! Enjoy Florida!
ReplyDeleteYour Florida place is gorgeous, so bright and shiny. Today I cooked for the frst time in months, and made a big pot of veggie soup, yummy! Now I need to cook regulary! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThose pottery soup bowls are just wonderful. It's fun seeing your kitchen and workspace. It's fun to see the tropical fruits, too. I love it that you have an ocean view!
ReplyDeleteThose soup bowls are beautiful!!......Abrazotes, Marcela
ReplyDeleteThe mirror is such a clever idea and I agree, the white splash back will make it seem brighter.
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Love those pretty bowls!
ReplyDeleteThe mirror is a marvelous idea, Judee.
OK I was writing a comment and it went completely away so if it published, please delete! I am a klutz with a keyboard. I was saying that I love it that you wrote a cookbook. Also I have a stool just like yours and it lives in my kitchen. I think your kitchen will look great with a lighter color quartz. Can't wait to see it. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful soup bowls! I always think one day when I grow up (whatever grow up means!) I'll have quirky bowls from everywhere that remind me of places I've been, but the reality is I keep moving around and donating many things! Maybe one day when I grow up ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your bowls and the casserole dishes. So colorful. I think the white backsplash will brighten up the kitchen even more. Glad you arrived safely!! Enjoy your time there.
ReplyDeletethat crockery is lovely. We love chickpeas and eat them several times a week. In fact we had them in a salad last night. We have a big mirror in our dining room which has no windows; great idea to bring in the light. Thanks for being part of IMK. have a great November.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to Florida! Your 2nd home sounds and looks wonderful. A view of the water is the epitome of Florida living. Your colorful dishes are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous home you have and I love your soup bowls and dishes!
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks delicious! I used to live in FL and there was a farmer's market and I could buy the best fruit there. I never find fruit that delicious where I live now. Thanks for visiting.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to have a different kitchen to go to during the winter. I could certainly do with setting up something completely opposite to what I have here at home. I love your dishes, and the freshness of the look. Enjoy your time in Florida.
ReplyDeleteOoh such pretty soup bowls.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your Florida kitchen. I love that you can see the sea from your house, and those bowls are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour Florida home looks like a perfect place to spend a cold winter.
ReplyDeleteI always love getting a peek into your colorful kitchen! The fruit is especially beautiful! 🥭🥑🍍
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat having a view of the ocean and it's so lovely in winter as well. You bowls and casserole dishes are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour Florida home looks lovely, you are very well organised for only being in there 1 week. The bowls are very pretty, and I love the look of your chickpea salad. I must soak some of my dried ones and make a salad with them. Enjoy your home by the sea, and away from the Winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, organized yet compact kitchen! Love all the tropical fruit. Enjoy the weather!
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