I have shamefully neglected Aunt Shoe for weeks, due to a bad case of "blogger burn-out." Also, the arrival of a beautiful new grandbaby in May, and two very special visitors from New York City in June, occupied most of my attention and energy.
Today, while doing a bit of internet surfing, I discovered a brilliant blog idea (thank you to Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial) and plan to implement it immediately. I'll be posting just once each month, telling you about what's in my kitchen, complete with photos and even a recipe or two.
Drum Roll! Tah-Dah! Here it is, my first In My Kitchen post.
In my kitchen ...
you will find a bag of SOY AND FLAXSEED TORTILLA CHIPS from Trader Joe's (one of my fav grocery stores, known for good value and specialty items), along with a tub of very-fresh-tasting Trader Joe's salsa. The salsa comes HOT or mild. If you haven't tried flax chips, they're a great alternative to potato chips. They're made of yellow corn, soy and flaxseeds, with a nice salty, nutty flavor. The bag boasts that the chips are a good source of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber!
In my kitchen ...
you will find this lovely antique 8-drawer spice box from my mother-in-law. I admired it when it hung in her kitchen and am pleased to have it grace a space in my kitchen. I think of her every time I look at it.
In my kitchen ...
In my kitchen ...
you will find this view from my kitchen window. It looks cool and green and shady, but it's definitely not cool. We're in the midst of a heat wave here in Minnesota. Temps have been in the 90's with lots of miserable humidity. I am VERY thankful for A/C. And large, shady oak trees.
In my kitchen ...
you will often find my little granddaughter, coloring or making pretend cakes with Play-Doh, or helping me make brownies, a family favorite.
That's it for July! Be sure to stop in at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial, where you'll find bloggers from all over the world giving sweet peeks into their kitchens.
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YAY! you're back :)
ReplyDeletegreat post! Love your spice box - I've always wanted one of those, despite not having anywhere for it to go. Those flax chips look great too - will have to check them out on my next visit to the US (in 2 weeks - yay!!)
ReplyDeleteTraveling to the US in just 2 weeks?! Hope you have a lovely trip.
DeleteG'day! LOVE that spice drawer, and your granddaughter is a cutey true!
ReplyDeleteThank you for in your kitchen to have a view!
I have updated your link on my blog too!
http://www.whatsonthelist.net
Cheers! Joanne
This is my very first In My Kitchen post. It's so much fun. I love "visiting" all the other kitchens!
DeleteYour backyard looks a lot like mine- and we for sure are sharing the heat! Northern Ohio is just to hot and sticky for too long this summer.
ReplyDeleteYour grand daughter is lovely and the spice box is a real treasure. Thanks for the peek into your kitchen!
Looooong, cold, dreary winter, almost no spring, weeks of rain, and now this terrible heat and humidity. Poor old Mother Earth. She's in worse shape than I am!
DeleteDelightful photo of your grand-daughter! It's my first IMK post as well this month. Hope to see you again next month.
ReplyDeleteFun to "meet" you! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow cute is your granddaughter! Thanks so much for joining in, it's fabulous to peek into your kitchen! I adore that spice box, and the view out into the garden does look so restful, even though it's scorching hot!
ReplyDeleteCelia! Your "In My Kitchen" idea is brilliant! So glad I found you. I'm already thinking about my post for August.
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