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In My Kitchen, April 2015

April 1, 2015 by Maureen 79 Comments

Maureen and Elsie

Not many new things in my kitchen this month but look at these faces I entertained in my kitchen! John’s sister was due to come to visit last weekend and there was an illness and she couldn’t come and her daughter and grandson didn’t come either.

John’s family has always been so kind to me that I love spending time when they come up to visit the olds. There was a big boneless ham to have in the refrigerator in case anyone got hungry. It’s easy to say you want a sandwich when you know there’s a thumping big ham sitting in there.

Phil, Ruth and Rob

I visited John’s dad, Rob, in the nursing home the other day at dinner time and I blurted out, “There’s a big ham, would you like to come for lunch on Tuesday?”  We had such a good time when they all came for a before Christmas lunch. This time we had someone new at the table. Meet Elsie, who’s just moved in to Arcare, plus Maureen, Phil, Ruth and Rob who were here for Christmas lunch.

John bought and peeled some prawns and they enjoyed those while I finished up the lunch. They love prawns – another thing they don’t get at the nursing home.

Roasted Vegetable Platter

They are the most wonderful human beings, funny, clever and quick witted. Charlie drove them all nuts but the food made up for the irritation.  I thought about what food you might miss when you have institutional food.

The food there is good but they cater for quite old people so the food isn’t highly seasoned and they tell me that every other day it’s quiche of some sort and it’s boring. The vegetables are all (over)cooked from frozen so I went with a big platter of roasted vegetables.

Roasted Vegetable Platter

I roasted the butternut pumpkin and then just before it was done, I drizzled it with maple syrup. I roasted the parsnips with a bit of cumin, fenugreek and nigella seeds and then the sweet potato, purple sweet potato, white potato, garlic cloves and red onion quarters were simply roasted in olive oil and kosher salt. I roasted whole baby carrots and drizzled them with a tiny amount of balsamic vinegar when they came out of the oven and then at the last minute I tossed in asparagus and roasted it at 220C/425F for only 10 minutes and then tossed all the veggies together and piled them on a big platter.

There were big smiles and comments of, “Parsnips? I haven’t had parsnips for ages!  Sweet potatoes? Oh how I love sweet potatoes and we never get them.”  Win!

I saw a recipe on Pinterest for a ham glaze of orange marmalade, pineapple juice and brown sugar and I loved it. I will do that again. We also had grilled pineapple.

Marmalade and Pineapple Glaze for Ham

For dessert I made a double layer pavlova and filled it with chocolate whipped cream and more cream on the top and sprinkled with chopped roasted hazelnuts and drizzled with chocolate syrup. Even Phil who’s trying to stay perfectly trim had dessert.

For me, having these wonderful people at my table (or in my kitchen) was way more fun than having things I could photograph. (Although, having things to photograph would be good too!)

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Pineapple, Marmalade and Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
This is a great glaze to finish up a wonderful ham.
Author: Maureen Shaw (adapted from Julie Goodwin)
Recipe type: Sauce
Cuisine: Australian
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 1 to 1½ cups pineapple juice (I drain the juice from sliced pineapple in syrup that I grill to go with the ham)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
  1. Combine everything together in a saucepan (make it big enough for the sauce to boil and bubble in)
  2. Stir occasionally and cook on medium for about 15 minutes and the sauce will reduce to the consistency of syrup.
  3. (When cool, baste the ham, cover with foil and bake. Baste several times during cooking)
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This is part of the In My Kitchen group where many food bloggers show what’s going on in their kitchens. If you want to see all the other In My Kitchen posts, head over to Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and see the list on the side of her blog.

Filed Under: Pork, Recipes Tagged With: ham, in my kitchen, roasted vegetables

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Comments

  1. minnie@thelady8home says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    I have canned pineapple juice. And I am so going to try this. Such a refreshing in my kitchen post Maureen, I love everything.

    Reply
  2. Lily Lau says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Looks awesome, and I’m superhungry right now! Shouldn’t have seen this at this time of the day, haha!

    Reply
  3. Eva says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Your ham looks amazing, I love the plats “sucré_salé” I can imagine that your ham was a little bit sucré with the pineapple’s ! Also I like your pavlova, it’s a dessert I dream to make but it is scared me !
    Your friends must be very happy with this meal !

    Reply
  4. mymansbelly says

    April 2, 2015 at 1:28 am

    What a fun little gathering! I bet you and John made their day with fresh veggies and all those prawns.

    Reply
  5. The Squishy Monster says

    April 2, 2015 at 2:47 am

    I would swoon at such a supper. What a beautiful ham and I hope you saved me some pavlova!

    Reply
  6. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    April 2, 2015 at 3:30 am

    Maureen – this is my favorite “In My Kitchen” post of your’s to date! having these wonderful people in my kitchen was way more fun than having things I could photograph. Reading about you having those wonderful people in your kitchen was way more fun for me!

    Reply
  7. GiGi Eats says

    April 2, 2015 at 3:35 am

    Roasted vegetables are hands down my favorite!!!!!!! Roasting brings out the most delicious sweetness that makes my mouth WATER 🙂 And then… I overeat – LOL

    Reply
  8. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    April 2, 2015 at 4:00 am

    Such nice people in your kitchen this month! And I know they appreciated your meal — always a treat to get something different. And properly seasoned. 😉

    Reply
  9. jo@jocooks.com says

    April 2, 2015 at 4:26 am

    Look at those faces, they look so adorable and they look like they were having a great time! That ham, now I’m craving some ham, it looks wonderful!

    Reply
  10. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    April 2, 2015 at 4:33 am

    Oh, I bet they are dream of the next meal invitation! What a fabulous meal – Maureen – no wonder they are looking so happy:)

    Reply
  11. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    April 2, 2015 at 5:16 am

    What a fun gathering Maureen! And that dinner!!!

    Reply
  12. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:02 am

    What a feast! And Charlie driving them nuts? Not possible. That sweet gorgeous would never be a bother to anyone! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 8:35 am

      He has this little red toy with feet called a Bad Cuz. He went to everyone and put ‘baby’ (it has feet!) in their lap hoping they’d toss it. Nobody wanted to play slobberball with him. Go figure. That didn’t stop him from trying. over and over. 🙂 That’s the price for dining here.

      Reply
  13. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:15 am

    Such a beautiful gathering in your kitchen, Maureen. I love having visitors xo

    Reply
  14. Veronica (Roni) says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:41 am

    What a gorgeous girl you are Maureen!
    Reminds me of what the kitchens in Orvieto will be like for us….so excited!
    Well done you!!! xx

    Reply
  15. A_Boleyn says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Isn’t it great having an appreciate group sitting at your dinner table? And you did a lovely thing as well getting them out of the nursing home for a change of pace. That double pavlova looked decadent … I just had to click the link. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Hotly Spiced says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Someone is very good at carving ham – those slices are perfect. I love the look of your platter of roasted vegetables and such great variety! How lovely of you to take these people into your home and spoil them in the way that you do. I know they would be totally thrilled. I bet they’re still talking about it. And I bet they love Charlie and his antics as well xx

    Reply
  17. Pat says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:43 am

    What a good, kind-hearted lady, you are Maureen…:) I just know that they throughly enjoyed that day. Those veggies look delicious but I want to see that dessert! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Just look at those sweet faces and you made them quite a feast!! That pile of roasted veggies is mouthwatering!!

    Reply
  19. Ciao Florentina says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:39 am

    What a lovely family story, tickles my heart every time I see families around the dinner table, best sight on earth. And those roasted veggies look divine !

    Reply
  20. Roberta says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Good food + Good folk = The Good Life3. 🙂

    Reply
  21. sherry from sherrys pickings says

    April 2, 2015 at 9:13 am

    oh how wonderful to give these friends a treat. i often wonder as we visit my MIL in the home and nearly gag on the awful smells of roasted meat or whatever it may be, how bloody terrible it must be if you can’t have a bit of whiskey in the evenings or indulge in spices and garlic etc. good on you!! great post…

    Reply
  22. Maureen says

    April 2, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I am one of thoes lucky people at Maureen and Johns lunch table on Tuesday 31 March. What a time we had , not only beautiful lunch but oh so beautiful people –
    Thank you once again .

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      OMG Maureen! You technologically clever woman, you! I’m so glad we have the same name. 🙂

      Reply
  23. gloria says

    April 2, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Maureen your ham look awesome!! and love the pictures!!
    Happy Easter

    Reply
  24. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Dear Maureen,

    The roasted root vegetables look amazing and aren’t we lucky the season for hearty roasts have just started!!

    Reply
  25. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:14 am

    You totally made their day/week you know that don’t you. Part of me felt a little sad reading through this especially the part about them missing out on parsnips & sweet potatoes. I bet they all adore you – and your food. And probably Charlie too!

    Reply
  26. Marilyn Lesniak says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:15 am

    What a great time you had! The lunch sounds wonderful. I m glad you had someone to help you eat it all up!

    Reply
  27. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:25 am

    What a thought, gorgeous, caring post and totally agree Maureen…”having these wonderful people in my kitchen was way more fun than having things I could photograph”…people and friendships are priceless to me and thanks for this month’s IMK view! Great ham and wish I was there to try it too! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Eha says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:31 am

    As is rather obvious your guests are hardly ‘nursing home’ patients: incorrect nomenclature!! Wonderful they had a civilized and beautifully served meal . . . enjoyed each other’s time and were certainly grateful for you for arranging such! We do have a named older seniors’ home at the gate to or gated village: I can assure you that neither food nor ambience reach anywhere your standards 🙂 !

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      They all look really good Eha but they each have issues that require nursing every day. It’s a shame that our bodies poop out before our brains. We should fall apart all at the same time. They loved getting out and feeling like independent, regular people for a few hours.

      Reply
  29. Carol Preibis says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Hello Maureen, What a wonderful idea! Don’t you just love making people happy with food!
    I’m glad you all had such an enjoyable time,
    Wishing you well,
    Carol

    Reply
  30. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 2, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    How absolutely gorgeous of you Maureen! I bet it really put a smile on their faces 😀 Happy Easter to you the whole crowd!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks, Lorraine, have a wonderful holiday weekend!

      Reply
  31. celia says

    April 2, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    You’re a gorgeous woman – look how happy you made them all! Roasted veg and baked ham and so many smiles! Next time you make the offer, the entire nursing home will show up! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      LOL I’ll need more chairs!!

      Reply
  32. Sugar et al. says

    April 2, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    The happy faces are proof of your delicious cooking and generous gesture. What a fabulous feast!

    Reply
  33. The Ninja Baker says

    April 2, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Think you just got angel wings, Maureen. No matter how nice assisted living units are, nothing compares to all the love poured into a homemade meal…And, yes, that ham looks like it will slice perfectly into several sandwiches =) P.s. Your dessert looks and sounds divine, too….Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  34. Chris Scheuer says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I’m old. Can I come to your house for lunch? Everything looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Yes!!! Promise?

      Reply
  35. Fiona @TIFFIN bite sized food adventures says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Maureen, you are such a wonderful soul. Here you are hosting hoards of people who need a little love and care when things have been very tricky for you of late. I can’t even bear to think about what I may have to give up if I moved into care. Surely (surely?) by the time I get there they’ll be doing pan-Asian and South American as a matter of course. I hope so! A truly delicious tour.

    Reply
  36. Eva Taylor says

    April 2, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    What a lovely treat to have John’s family plus one for lunch; we’ve switched our celebration meals to lunch these days so that JTs elderly dad could join us. This Easter we have 9 I total! We too are serving a glazed ham and until now I hadn’t a clue with what to glaze it! Plus I love marmelade. I’m doing rösti potatoes and an asparagus salad dressed with blood oranges so the marmelade glaze would fit perfectly with the theme. And an apple tart tatin.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 2, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      It was only John’s dad for family. Phil, Ruth, Maureen and Elsie are Rob’s dining companions at the nursing home. 🙂 Your Easter dinner sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  37. My Kitchen Stories says

    April 2, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Lovely Maureen. They must feel very privileged to be invited to your house. I love glazed ham, it’s a winner

    Reply
  38. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Maureen, I love how you thought to give them foods they would never get in an institutional setting. What a treat! As good as the ham looks, I’d dive into those roasted vegetables first!

    Reply
  39. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    April 3, 2015 at 12:30 am

    What a great get-together! And what a fabulous ham – my mouth is watering!

    Reply
  40. Mary Frances says

    April 3, 2015 at 4:40 am

    Maureen, what a delicious looking, mouthwatering ham! I’m so glad you were able it to share with great company. This weekend, I’m planning on cooking a ham for friends and family as well! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!

    Reply
  41. mira says

    April 3, 2015 at 7:15 am

    I’m sure they gad a great time! Love the ham, so delicious ! And the roasted veggies look awesome!

    Reply
  42. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I think I could eat that entire platter of roasted vegetables, love the maple syrup drizzle!

    Reply
  43. Carol at Wild Goose Mama says

    April 3, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Wonderful post because it shows how food threads thru out life—how important the people are—how wonderful to
    share a meal with them. Plus the Ham was FAB.

    Reply
  44. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    April 3, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Oh so adorable. I would love a supper like that. Great company and great food.

    Reply
  45. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    April 3, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    This ham looks divine and glazed to perfection Maureen – and the roasted veggie side salad is the perfect accompaniment!

    Reply
  46. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    April 4, 2015 at 6:14 am

    How lovely Maureen – the whole menu sounds and looks wonderful. The roasted vegetables are my favorite I must admit – but I would have enjoyed the dessert too – you are a wonderful hostess! Have a great Easter holiday!

    Reply
  47. Jennifer from Milk and Honey says

    April 4, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Now that’s what I call a feast. YUM!

    Reply
  48. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

    April 4, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Damn , ypu made me craving some ham now….

    Reply
  49. Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers says

    April 4, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Nothing beats a good ham and yours looks delicious. What a lovely gathering you all had. happy Easter

    Reply
  50. Sally - My custard pie says

    April 5, 2015 at 3:25 am

    Beautiful faces and food in your kitchen. Loved this post.

    Reply
  51. Anna @ shenANNAgans.com says

    April 5, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    It’s like Christmas in your kitchen this month with that gorgeous ham.
    Loved that you all had a delicious meal together, family, friends & food…. The best ingredients to a wicked good day. 🙂

    Reply
  52. Mrs Mulberry says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:10 am

    You are an angel Maureen, what a wonderful, kind and generous thing to do. It certainly looks like you had a wonderful celebration with absolutely stunning food – and it looks like you made some very special people, very happy xxx

    Reply
  53. Amanda (@lambsearshoney) says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:44 am

    You, my friend, are a saint. I worked in nursing homes when I was a much younger nurse and know what kind of food they get. What you are doing for these people is priceless & I’m sure they love you for it.

    Reply
  54. Jan (A gluttonous wife) says

    April 6, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    What a wonderful thoughtful thing to do for them – I bet they just loved you for it 🙂 Jan x

    Reply
  55. Sarah says

    April 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    What a wonderful lunch! It’s so lovely that you put so much thought into creating a lunch that your guests would appreciate! 🙂

    Reply
  56. Napoli Restaurant Alert says

    April 6, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    What a warm and welcoming home.

    Reply
  57. Ramona says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    What a wonderful meal to share…. your act of kindness was very sweet. I know those happy smiles at your table were there because of not only the food, but spending time with you.

    Reply
  58. Vanny @Nessy Eater says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:24 am

    HAM + SUGAR+ PINEAPPLE?? My three favourite things in this world 😀

    Reply
  59. Raymund says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:51 am

    I love ham definitely with some edam cheese and some wine.

    Reply
  60. Francesca says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    That big pile of roast veggies had me drooling – and now, that .is exactly what I need to make for dinner.

    Reply
  61. Christine says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Once again, another enjoyable post from you Maureen. What a wonderful meal you presented to your guests. It certainly will be a memorable one for them. It is so sad that nursing homes don’t put the same amount of care into their meals.

    Reply
  62. mjskit says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    What a kind person you are Maureen, but we all have known that for a very long time. I’m sure Rob and his fellow residents will be remember this wonderful meal for a very long time. You are so right about the food in nursing homes and even assisted living places. We just go back from visiting my mom and while we were there we went out and bought her some fried oysters one night and Chinese food the next night. She was in heaven. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 8, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      You hit the nail on the head. They get school food and what they crave is people food – things they they love. It’s a bit of work but the smiles on their faces mean the world to me.

      Reply
  63. Mary Frances says

    April 9, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Maureen, the ham looks incredible!! Glad you hear you got to share it with such special people. I cooked a ham as well this past holiday weekend!

    Reply
  64. Moya says

    April 10, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Looks like every one had a wonderful time and I am sure home cooked food and lovely company was so appreciated. The ham looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  65. ale says

    April 11, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Wonderful gathering! and everything looks yummy!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  66. Selma | Selma's Table says

    April 11, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Maureen, that was an absolutely wonderful thing to do – how lovely to have such an interesting bunch of people around your table who are also appreciative of the food. So nice to see such happy faces and glad to hear that your father in law is doing well.

    Reply
  67. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Maureen, it’s kind of you to say the institutional food “isn’t highly seasoned,” but that isn’t the only problem. My aunt lived in a lovely and expensive retirement apartment where she signed up for daily lunch, and it was a sad lunch indeed. The cheapest white bread, canned vegetables, the most basic “nothing” salads, etc. There really is no excuse for that. So glad your family “olds” and their friends can enjoy some of your wonderful meals!

    Reply
  68. Beck @ Goldenpudding says

    April 16, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    What a wonderful celebration Maureen, and those veg look absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  69. Liz says

    April 20, 2015 at 4:58 am

    What a lovely dining room you have, and lovely smiling faces of your guests. Who wouldn’t with such a wonderful (and considerate) spread.! It is sad that the institutional food in those places is so boring, my mother said the same thing. It’s especially difficult for folks who have been used to good and delicious food all their lives. She always loved it when she came to visit and we would cook together.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:32 am

      I do understand. What these lovely people say is that they have to eat like children. They’re given what they’re ‘supposed’ to eat rather than given more of the things they love. Lovely to see you, Liz!

      Reply

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