Mid October in My Kitchen

My blogging is non-existent these days and it is truly because i am finding myself tired after work.  I am still working from home which does have its benefits, but it can also be tiresome staring at the computer for work; and then for some of your hobbies.

Anyway, here are some things in my kitchen that i wanted to share.

We picked up these Welsh pottery pots whilst on holiday in parts of mid and North Wales that we have not explored before; as well as parts we wanted to revisit once again.  The first piece of pottery (from left to right) translated is for butter, then middle one for salt and the last - marmalade. They were second hand from antique style shop.  It was D that spotted them. 

 Also from our holidays, a compulsory holiday Welsh magnet - Cwtch mean hug or cuddle

I was reminded of Johanna from Green Gourmet Giraffe who often makes tiffin with her daughter Sylvia and then shares on her blog, it was with her in mind that i was tempted and could not resist picking this up from a Deli whilst on holiday in Wales. It was rather scrumptious too. 

I also picked up Tortes de Acette - Spanish Olive Oil crackers, Vegan Jerky, Hemp Pate and a Mango and Chilli Dressing .

We also harvested the last of the courgettes.

Homegrown colourful tomatoes are coming to an end.  

I made Meera Sodha's recipe for the Tomato Pilau which has become rathe popular in our home and a way to use up homegrown cherry tomatoes. 

 I also made this Cinnamon and Cherry Tomato Koshari that i bookmarked from The Vegetarian Society magazine.  It was okay, but i don't think i'd make it again. 

Our homegrown raspberries are pitiful this year, we are only picking a handful.  

I went over to see my nephew and he gave me a jar of Fortnum & Mason Pickled Cornichons that was gifted to him in a food hamper, but he was not too keen on these (image to be shared). 

I also made a pumpkin tart.  Although the pastry is made from scratch, the filling came out of a tin.  It was pretty good, that I am hoping to make it again toward the end of the month for Halloween, well any excuse to eat cake. 

Once again, I may not have loads of new things to share in my kitchen, but I am always happy to join in with In My Kitchen series hosted by Sherry's Pickings with my home grown produce and homemade eats.