In My Kitchen – March 2016
My chubby body had a chance to take a little rest from the kitchen for two weeks. It’s not that I liked it or I haven’t planned anything to cook or bake, but I missed some ingredients a few times and so lazy to go out. So I thought that was my body’s way to take things slow. Ahh, it’s a good thing when you have some saved recipes to blog about. 😀
Anyways, I am here to share with you my little stuffs for this month’s IMK post. But before that, I want to thank Maureen @ The Orgasmic Chef for hosting IMK. <3
In my kitchen…
…is a medium sized sauté pan. It’s been a long time since I wanted to have my own sauté pan and I am very much happy that I found one. This is not too big and not too small. Just enough. Uhm, maybe if I make Shakshuka, I can put two eggs. Yay! I am so excited to use this and make something delicious. And besides, it’s lovely to place this pan straight to the table and shoot! 😀
In my kitchen…
…is this pretty mat and uhm, something like a turner? I got the “turner” because I don’t have a plate that can hold the size of the chiffon cake. The chiffon cake is about 13″ round and my plates are smaller than that. These two makes pretty props, too. Yes?
In my kitchen…
…are these three spices which are new tenants in my little pantry. And I am so excited to use them. 
In my kitchen…
…is also another new tenant in my pantry. This is another sign that I am really starting to go out from my comfort zone! Yay!
In my kitchen…
…are these dried fava beans. I am going to try making Ful Medames from scratch, so wish me luck! 😀
(Can you say that my kitchen for the next months would smell aromatic?)
In my kitchen…
…is my first homemade Sweet Chili Sauce with my new jar. I tell you – the chili sauce was completely awesome.
Last but not the least…
Let me just share with you the hot chocolate I have made from Tablea de Cacao which I posted in my last month’s IMK.
This is called ‘Tsokolate‘ – Filipino Hot Chocolate. Yum! 😀
That’s all folks! 😉 I hope you enjoyed what you have seen and thank you for being with me.
How about you? What you’ve been up to? Share them to us by joining In My Kitchen. Make sure to link back your post to Maureen, so she’ll be notified. Thank you so much for hosting IMK, Maureen! <3
34 Comments
sherry from sherrys pickings
yum that hot choc drink looks fabulous. i love spices like sumac and coriander and cummin. they add delight to all sorts of dishes don’t they?
Jhuls
You are absolutely correct, Sherry. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons
I love sumac and have used it on roast vegetables and chicken. It adds a wonderful flavor. Good luck with all those new spices, i think you will have fun. It’s a great joy to explore new flavors and scents.
Jhuls
I have just made hummus with sumac again. It was delicious. Thanks, Liz. 🙂
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
I just found a recipe that needs Kashmiri Chilli Powder so I need to get onto finding some too. I could dive into your hot chocolate as well.
Jhuls
Yay! That’s great. 😀 Thanks for stopping by, Vicki. x
fergie51
Sumac, beautiful! This recipe from Herbies is wonderful http://www.herbies.com.au/shop/herbs-and-spices/spices/sumac-ground-lge-90g/ I love those spice jars and such a lovely mat too. Have fun with that gorgeous pan 🙂 Cheers, Maree.
Jhuls
The recipe sounds great. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Sadie's Nest
I need to add sumac to my spice cabinet!
Jhuls
Yes, I think you should. 🙂
Liz
Omg, Sumac? I don’t know where to find some around here. I love the dried fava beans too!
Jhuls
Maybe in the Middle Eastern section at your local grocery store? I hope you could find one, Liz. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. x
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Ann GrubbsnCritters
Ok…you HAVE to tell me what’s a sumac! What do you usually use ut ffor? The rest of the spices are those I cannot live without. 😊 I’d love to raid your spice rack! 😜
Jhuls
Sumac has a lemony taste. I love it together with hummus. 🙂 I haven’t tried sumac other than in hummus so I will have to find out how to use it. 😀
Ann GrubbsnCritters
What is it made of? It’s purple-ish so the first thing that came to my mind was powdered red cabbage! LOL.
Jhuls
I am afraid only our friend, Wiki, could help you with that. I even searched myself for my knowledge before, but I did not fully understand what I read. 😀
Ann GrubbsnCritters
LOL. If I find out anything more, I’ll be sure to let you know. 😀
Jhuls
That will be great. 😀
Gretchen
We lime garam masala, good luck testing it out. Your other new spices also look great. Loved the hot chocolate too, I am a bit of a hit chocolate addict!
Jhuls
Thank you, Gretchen. Let’s see if I can make myself proud. 😀
Loretta
Love all your spices Jhuls, definitely a wonderful addition to your kitchen. 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Loretta. x
Elaine @ foodbod
I hope you have fun with the spices! And I look forward to seeing your ful 🙂 now stop calling yourself chubby!!! 😉 xx
Jhuls
You know since when I wanted to make my ful, haha! And I don’t know why I am always delaying it. Maybe I am afraid. But I will be brave from now on. 😀
And thank you, Elaine, for telling me that… maybe I will say my chubby face! 😛
Elaine @ foodbod
Ha ha! Your ful will be great 🙂
And stop it!!! You have a lovely cute face xx
Jhuls
I am blushing! 😀 Thanks, Elaine. x
Elaine @ foodbod
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CHCooks
Garam Masala, Coriander and Red Chilli Powder – awesome 🙂 I know how tough is it jump into a new cuisine so I really wish you enjoy these Indian spices 🙂 The pan looks great and so is the mat! 😀
Jhuls
I have saved some recipes that need to be checked off from the list. I hope I will do good! 😀
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Oh there are delightful things in your kitchen this month. That saute pan and the mat are lovely props and I look forward to seeing something tasty soon. I love sumac but I’ve never bought a container of it that large before. You’re a serious cook! 🙂 Thanks heaps for being part of In My Kitchen!
Jhuls
This is my first time to buy Sumac, too. I have tried it before and I really loved it. My brain is very busy thinking of what to make first and where to use these new spices. 😀 Thanks a lot, Maureen. x
Nadia
Love the spices especially the Garam masala.
Jhuls
I have tried Sumac before and I loved. So I decide to get one for home. I love it with hummus, but I will see where else I can use it. The garam masala, it will be my first time to use them. Yay! 😀 Thanks, Nadia. x