In My November Kitchen

I made fourteen assorted jars of jaboticaba jelly.  Two have already gone. Lots left for Chrissy presents. 

I purchased three rustic-looking, metal trays from Wheel and Barrow.  I adore them.  I managed to part with one and donated it to our recent Make, Bake and Grow fundraising event. 

I have such a weakness for bookstores.  The following newest titles are still on my kitchen table because I can't find any room on my overloaded book shelf.    

I won the honey at the Make, Bake and Grow  Day. 

Given that we have cows, how on earth could I pass up this creamer and mug.  I bought 4 of each; one set for me and more pressies for Christmas. 

Looking 'through my kitchen window', I can't wait for the bananas to ripen.  It's been a long time since we've been able to keep a bunch intact given the bats around here. 

The same goes for the peaches.  It's been years since we've had them last this long!

 I made a long bar version of my dear neighbour's choc-marble cake.

In my kitchen, I look at our back wall and admire the painting that has given us so much joy over the years.  It's been an absolute favourite with my Hubby and youngest daughter Nicole, who is still on her travels in Europe.  Whenever I find myself missing her, I glance up at the painting and she feels close again.  I'm sure Nicole will be saddened to learn the artist David Boyd, died last week.

I wish I could share the whole painting with you.

The "In My Kitchen" concept belongs to Celia.  Pop over for a look at her wonderful blog.