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In My Kitchen, September 2014

September 6, 2014 by Maureen 41 Comments

It’s been celebration central at our place.  John’s parents, Rob and Joan, enjoyed a lovely steak dinner with the family for their 67th wedding anniversary.  John’s family came up from Melbourne and that turned it into a festive occasion.  This will probably be the last year that Joan knows who we are so it was a special time.  We had the dinner at home because loud places are very difficult for her.

Now you know why In My Kitchen is late.  Everyone’s gone home, the house is clean and I’m back on the job.

We got up early this morning and headed to our local farmers market and I bought heaps of goodies.

Farmers Market Goodies

Then I found these lovely tomatoes at the Noosa Reds stand.  I fell in love.  We have PLENTY of tomatoes now.

Mixed Cherry Tomatoes

I was clicking through photos on Instagram the other night and someone made falafel patties on pita bread and I kept thinking of it so that’s what we had for dinner.  It was a very good idea.

Falafel Wrap

When we were walking through the farmers market we saw the French Sin shop and bought two sourdough batards and I couldn’t wait to get home.  First, I sliced the bread and we dipped it in good olive oil and balsamic vinegar and then dipped into dukkah.  I could have sat there all Saturday afternoon and eaten the whole loaf but I had a better idea.

Sourdough, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and dukkah

Last night I hung some Greek yogurt in cheese cloth to make labneh and today I mixed a bit of the labneh with some sumac and cumin.  I roasted some butternut pumpkin pieces and when they were done, I sliced the bread and toasted it.

I put the pumpkin on the toasted bread, sprinkled a bit of dukkah over it, added some caramelized onions, some of the labneh with sumac and cumin and garnished them with tiny parsley leaves.  I’m not going to tell you that it was to die for good.  Oh yeah, I am.  You need to make this.

Bruschetta with Roasted Pumpkin, Labneh and Caramelized Onions

Finally, my little friend is always by my side.  He hasn’t had a lot of personal attention lately but there were lots of people to keep him company.

Charlie

This post is part of the In My Kitchen series by Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial where food bloggers from around the world give a peek at what’s new in their kitchens for the month.  Join in – I’d love to see what’s in your kitchen!

 If you’d like to do an ‘In My Kitchen’ post, be sure to link up with Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and do let her know when your post has gone live. – See more at: http://hotlyspiced.com/in-my-kitchen-september-2014/#sthash.eQaq0BGe.dpuf
 If you’d like to do an ‘In My Kitchen’ post, be sure to link up with Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and do let her know when your post has gone live. – See more at: http://hotlyspiced.com/in-my-kitchen-september-2014/#sthash.eQaq0BGe.dpuf

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Comments

  1. gloria says

    September 7, 2014 at 1:15 am

    aww Maureen ! amazing and lovely pictures all look beautiful! Like joy!
    and love your little friend:) cute!
    xo

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  2. michael says

    September 7, 2014 at 3:14 am

    …MMM very delicious Maureen, one of my favorites! I am like you, I could sit and eat the entire loaf of bread dipping in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar! Absolutely love it!! 🙂

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  3. A_Boleyn says

    September 7, 2014 at 3:33 am

    Congratulations to your in-laws on their 67th wedding anniversary.

    A lovely meal indeed. I remember eating the entire first loaf of ciabatta that I ever made with extra virgin olive oil in which freshly minced rosemary rosemary leaves had been steeping. I added some coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to the oil as well … pure heaven.

    Your falafel plate is inspiring me to make a fresh batch tomorrow and leave the remnants in my freezer for another day when I don’t have any free time.

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  4. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    September 7, 2014 at 4:49 am

    Whar a whirlwind you have going on at times…bet it’s nice to have quiet back for a bit.

    I have not had breakfast and that was a mistake. Now I want it ALL!! Especially that last treat; it’s an ‘oh my’ one for sure.

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  5. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:09 am

    67 years! Amazing! Yes, I can see your friend by your side – making sure you don’t forget him:)

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  6. Roberta says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Bread with olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar Forever. I could live on that alone. 🙂

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  7. cheri says

    September 7, 2014 at 8:43 am

    HI Maureen, wow! this sounds divine, would love to re-create. Congrats to your in-laws, that’s quite a long time.

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  8. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:18 am

    So glad you found the Noosa Reds… we are officially in love with them here… bought some seeds back in February, hoping to grow them! Love all the good things in your kitchen, Maureen, Charlie included.

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  9. Maree says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Thanks for the reminder about making labneh, that’s on the list! Both those dishes are making me drool. Lovely indexed.

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  10. Hotly Spiced says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Charlie is gorgeous, Maureen and what an excellent photo of him. He looks so contemplative and full of intelligence. Married for 67 years! That’s amazing. I’m so glad you had a celebration for Rob and Joan and it’s very sad that she may not know what’s going on for her 68th wedding anniversary. Your produce from the markets looks excellent and as for the pumpkin-on-bread-with-home-made-labneh – that looks outstanding. Great photos, Maureen xx

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  11. Tara says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:49 am

    Everything looks delicious and your dog is the cutest ever!! I have never made falafels before. Isn’t it amazing that you can cook like crazy all the time and there are still tons of things you haven’t made yet!! Making crabapple jelly for my first time right now.

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  12. Tania @My Kitchen Stories says

    September 7, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Wow I cant even do the math on 67 years. Maureen I am sure that those bruschettas are amazingly good but I cant tell you how good the photos are . See you soon -I’ll ring this week

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  13. Joanne T Ferguson says

    September 7, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    G’day! Happy Anniversary Rob and Joan; a milestone indeed Maureen!
    Your photos are gorgeous today and thanks for brightening my day!
    Your four legged one is always a cutie and seems to like being photographed!
    Thanks for this month kitchen’s view!
    Cheers! Joanne

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  14. Simone says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    O I am loving the look of that falafel over there! And Happy anniversary to your parents in law too. Some amazing food you had!

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  15. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    What a special time especially with Joan and her condition and all. Ooh you’ve just reminded me of tomato season-yay! 😀

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  16. Choc Chip Uru says

    September 7, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Nothing quite beats a good falafel right? And those cute little tomatoes are calling my name, they look fantastic!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  17. sherry mackay from sherryspickings says

    September 7, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    wonderful things in your kitchen maureen. i love your cute dog. and i must try that bread with pumpkin, labneh etc. sounds marvellous.
    so sad about your mother in law. it is so hard watching the olds get…well…old. seeing them diminish is a very hard thing to take. all the best.

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  18. Eva Taylor says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:15 am

    Happy 67 anniversary to The Olds! What a benchmark and how wonderful that your MIL is still able to enjoy it. Steak is the perfect celebration food. This little pumpkin treat looks perfect for our fall.

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  19. Gourmet Getaways says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:30 am

    Oooh, I love your tomatoes. They’ve got great colours!

    Julie
    Gourmet Getaways

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  20. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:11 am

    wow, what a healthy selection of food intake,
    well done Maureen!

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  21. Chris Scheuer says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:14 am

    You sound so rested now and full of energy – yeah! Love you yummy sandwich and can’t stop looking at that tomato picture, it looks like art work. Your little furry friend warms my heart, that face is just adorable!

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  22. Pat says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Yum, those little bites look delicious! And, I love your little dog….so cute!

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  23. Liz says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I’m glad you were able to celebrate with the in-laws…they are so lucky to have been blessed with you as a DIL. Sounds like you’ve had quite the yummy month so far!

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  24. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I am loving what’s in your kitchen and on your counter and in your belly! Totally! Great to have such happy occasions to celebrate!

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  25. Sandra Shaffer says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Maureen, your sweet friend is so photogenic! What a precious pup. All your photos are beautiful. I’m craving a bite of that gorgeous pumpkin crostini!!

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  26. shashi charles says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Maureen – your pumpkin on bread looks mouthwatering!!! WOW – What a fantastic creation! Happy Anniversary to Rob and Joan!!! xxs

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  27. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:37 am

    What bounty from the market! Your falafel pitas look excellent (so do your roasted pumpkin toasts). 67 years is indeed worth celebrating; my grandparents celebrated their 65th anniversary in June :).

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  28. Lisa says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Hello kitchen friend! I do love a furry friend underfoot while creating.

    Those open sandwiches do look amazing. As do the falafel pitas. Now I want at least one of each. And I’m envious of the lovely colourful farmer’s market bounty. What a lovely IMK month!

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  29. Fiona @TIFFINbitesized says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    That sourdough with the labneh Maureen… divine! It’s great when a plan comes together. Wonderful that you were able to have one last celebration and make some memories for the rest of you. Cheers xx

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  30. suzanne Perazzini says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    67 years! That is quite an innings.
    Love the first and the last entries – good food and a good companion make life a lot easier.

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  31. Mary Frances says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Maureen I don’t know how I missed this when you first posted it, but I took one look at gorgeous pumpkin and labneh on toast and just about fainted it was so beautiful! Also those tomatoes are so stunning I wish I had some with me right now!

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  32. Celia says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:26 am

    Oh yeah, I could eat that. For breakfast please, can you deliver? Those tomatoes look AMAZING too – did you buy out the whole shop? And 67 years married! What an achievement for Rob and Joan – congratulations to them! You are so good looking after them M, they’re very lucky to have you. xxx

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  33. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    67 years! I *think* next year is our 10th year… I think… LOL. Wow that a big milestone! I love your fresh ingredients from farmer’s market! The shot of roasted pumpkin on toast looks amazing… Now I’m hungry. 😀

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  34. Luca Marchiori says

    September 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I love those tomatoes too. What did you do with them in the end? But, oh la la! The pumpkin crostini looks to die for. What a flavour explosion. Can I come round for an aperitif? I will be posting my guide to making tradtitional French bread at home shortly but it looks like the French Sin shop has it all sewn up. Off to check our your eggplant and caramelized onion dip now. What a treat your blog is!

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  35. Glenda says

    September 12, 2014 at 1:40 am

    Maureen, you know how much I love your Charlie, nothing compared to him 🙂

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  36. InTolerant Chef says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    So much deliciousness from the markets Maureen! How lovely that the anniversary was celebrated in style 🙂 We have ours next week, but with only 24 yrs under our belts we have a long way to go! Xox

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  37. Emily (Cooking for Kishore) says

    September 14, 2014 at 12:57 am

    Hi Maureen! I’m a falafel fanatic, I love making it as a quick meal. And fresh homemade Labneh is delicious, I may have to go make some now! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  38. Catherine says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Oh, what a beautiful post! I love my farmers’ markets too, and that open sandwich looks incredible. Thanks for sharing!

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  39. JJ - 84thand3rd says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Now all I can think about is bread/pumpkin/caramalised onion/dukkah! What a brilliant combo. I can’t wait for tomato season to start here. Thanks for the peek into your kitchen!

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  40. mjskit says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Well this post made me quite hungry! I want that bruschetta!

    Reply

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