It's time for February issue of In My Kitchen. I'm joining Sherry of Sherry's Pickings where anyone can join in and share what's happening in their kitchen.
Last month I bought a few more bowls and matching dishes. There is a company called Potters Studio and I just love their dishes. Whenever Homegoods gets a few pieces, I grab them. These are so cheerful. I've been using them all month.
I've seen other food bloggers share recipes using jackfruit. I saw this bag at Whole Foods and decided to give it a try. I have not tried it yet. Not sure what I will do with it. When I know I'll be posting the recipe.
I like to keep a few butternut squashes on hand. I enjoy roasting them. We usually eat one each week.
I love this canister . I store tea bags in it and it's so pretty.
I bought a bag of organic frozen strawberries to make strawberry sherbet which is very easy to make in the food processor. I use frozen bananas and frozen strawberries. You can see a similar sherbet recipe that I made using just tangerines.
I made the sherbet using the bag of frozen fruit and my food processor. It came out smooth and creamy and is best eaten immediately especially with a few chocolate shavings on top. I did freeze some leftovers in a plastic cup. It was a little hard when I took it out of the freezer the next day, but it thawed somewhat quickly and was able to be enjoyed too.
This water bottle was a gift from my SIL Danielle. She purchased a water bottle from LULU Lemon and had my Url realfoodblogger.com and my name etched on it.
This is the strawberry sherbet that I made using the frozen strawberries. It was really delicious, and I topped it with a little coconut granola for my husband. We were eating sherbet before the temps started dropping significantly. Now we are drinking hot tea and eating hot soup.
We had company one night and a friend brought this vegetable tray for the table. It contained cucumber, tomato, broccoli, olives, chickpeas, beats, hearts of palm, and avocado. I loved her presentation.
The municipal building in Sunny Isles Beach gives out calendars every year to the residents. Each month displays a photo of the area taken by a local resident. It's a fun calendar to have and useful as well. I look forward to getting one each year.
It looks great that you have space to acquire more dishes… my cabinets are so crowded that I have to restrain myself. Alternatively I could give some away, but I’m not ready to do that. Yours all look really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love your tea cannister, it is very pretty. We don't have matching dishes in our Tiny House, we have (basically) a mish-mash of pieces that do together. I like the eclectic look, and those bowls are so cheerful! I hope your warm weather returns quickly!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. :-D Oh I've never had pulled jackfruit before, I haven't seen it in our Scottish shops. Though we do have loads of vegan and GF options :-D
ReplyDeleteThe dishes and canister are so pretty. The closest Homegoods store I have is almost 3 hours away so I never go there. I too keep butternut squash and we too eat it once a week. It is so good. I've tried frozen strawberries here where I live and they always has a terrible under taste to them. They must be old in my local store. This is a fabulous veggie tray your friend brought. Have a nice day today.
ReplyDeleteYour new bowls are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour new bowls are wonderful and that cannister is really cute. I'm guessing you leave things in FL (and don't drive it all home.) I'd be tempted!
ReplyDeleteI will be interested in what you have to say about jackfruit. I have never had it either.
ReplyDeleteI will remember your sherbet idea for when things get warmer.
ReplyDeleteThe vegetable tray looks great and very generous. What a kind guest he/she must be and very helpful to you, the host.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good month in and around your kitchen. We eat a lot of frozen fruit 'shakes' too. I think blackberry and banana is our favorite but strawberry is a strong second and they always look so pretty. Your dishes are pretty and the veg plate and tumbler are really nice.
ReplyDeleteThose dishes are very pretty. Your SIL was very thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteYour dishes and canister are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI do like your new bowls.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy new month of February.
All the best Jan
I haven’t had heart of palm in ages. I need to rectify that!
ReplyDeleteThose dishes are delightful and I love your sherbet. I make something similar but I add an egg white which gives it the texture of soft serve - yum! I love butternut too and look at that vegetable platter - what a treat :) Hope you have a delicious February!
ReplyDeleteI love your new dishes, and that water bottle with your blog address on was such a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeletedo you know that i have an unhealthy obsession with bowls?? not to self, do not go to home goods, i will not survive!! the bowls are lovely!! i went in a lululemon store once, stuff's expensive there, the water bottle is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the fun colors of your Potters Studio dishes. I use colorful fiesta dishes everyday myself and love to incorporate the fun colors into recipes and photos as well. Also, the jackfruit sounds so fun and I can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteThose Potters Studio dishes are so vibrant, no wonder you grab them whenever you see them! That personalized Lulu Lemon bottle from your SIL is such a thoughtful gift, too. I’m curious to see what you do with the jackfruit! A lot of people use it as a pulled "pork" substitute because of the texture, but definitely let us know how it turns out. Stay warm with that soup and tea!
ReplyDeleteThose plates are so pretty and oh that sorbet looks so good.
ReplyDeleteI have some frozen strawbs and banana in my freezer, and was just thinking about making the instant icecream. I also add an egg-white as Sammie says. Makes it more fluffy! Love the dishes and the canister; I keep buying ceramics when i really should not :=) Thanks for joining in this month, and have a fab Feb.
ReplyDeletecheers
sherry
Those bowls are so pretty. The Sherbat looks good. Thank you for sharing! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove those cheerful bowls and the sherbet looks divine, especially with the coconut granola topping 😋
ReplyDeletebeautiful bowls! I'm so impressed by the vegetable tray as well, what a great idea to bring to a friend's or to a party..
ReplyDeleteJudee, I love the cheerful pattern of the dishes too! They even highlight the strawberry sherbet! What a treat in the middle of this incredibly cold winter! I like fun posts like this! Happy 2026!
ReplyDeleteJackfruit is excellent for "pulled pork" sandwiches. When I switched to vegetarian, I found that I loved the jackfruit version as much as I used to love the pork version. I can't wait to see what you do with it though!
ReplyDeleteAnd your colorful dishes are the bee's knees! I love them. Especially that tea canister!
Those dishes are BEAUTIFUL! I love that pattern. It makes me think of spring and summer, and I can hardly wait. I am not familiar with that company, so I need to check them out.
ReplyDeleteI always like to see the new things in your kitchen. The plates and bowls are pretty. And a nice calendar. I just bought one too at Barnes and Noble - a Mary Engelbreit. I like her bright colorful ones every year.
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