Comments on: In My Kitchen, November 2013

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:54:05 +0000

Beautiful Ruby, my dogs haven’t climbed into a laundry basket for many years but I have some very funny photos of them squabbling over one left in a sunny spot one day. I love lavender scented hand wash, I use one made by ecover. How nice to have a peek in your kitchen! much love Jo

By: Johanna GGG

Johanna GGG — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:12:13 +0000

sounds like halloween is over and christmas planning is underway – I am constantly washing my hands in the kitchen too and buy a nice soap I like for it (though not very fancy). And I like your idea of blue decor for summer – very mediterranean 🙂

By: Fiona @TIFFINbitesized

Fiona @TIFFINbitesized — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:54:21 +0000

Well I laughed at that Kranks trailer so thanks for the giggle. Busy times ahead with the Christmas cooking so glad you got the jump on it. Thanks for the tour!

By: Nuts about food

Nuts about food — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:11:51 +0000

I use the same Occitane soap, but I am partial to the almond scent. My mother, however, is a lavander fan.
P.S. I can’t believe how organized you are about your Xmas baking… I am in awe…

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 02:00:32 +0000

I love this story, John. Your dog sounds like he was quite a trickster. And thanks so much for letting me know about that link. I fixed my problem!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 01:31:10 +0000

I’m loving all the glimpses into everyone’s kitchens this month. I love that it’s nearing summer for you and the touches of blue are perfect! I’m definitely not thinking of Christmas yet. Have to get through Thanksgiving first. Then the time crunch for Christmas will be on. Just the thought of it makes me want to curl up on warm laundry. 🙂

By: ChgoJohn

ChgoJohn — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:29:03 +0000

Christmas cakes already? Oh, Charlie! I’m soo not ready for this. Considering her jump-less existence, there’s just no way anyone could command Ruby to leave the clothes basket. Besides, what’s a little dog fur among friends? I had a cairn terrier that put on some weight, later in life. He’d beg for me to lift him onto an old sofa, poor thing. Then one afternoon, I saw him leap and catch a sparrow in flight. I never lifted him onto the sofa again. Surprisingly, he rediscovered the spring in his leap shortly thereafter. 🙂

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:19:27 +0000

It’s amazing, Melissa, that you’ve been asked how we celebrate Thanksgiving. I would have thought they’d have known it’s an American and Canadian day only. But having said that, I do wish the celebration would filter through to here – it does seem like one of the best days in the calendar.

By: The Life of Clare

The Life of Clare — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:43:18 +0000

I’ve also got fruit soaking for a Christmas cake to be baked today. It’s the first one I’ve ever made!

By: Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen

Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:56:48 +0000

Good for Ruby! I’d leave her as well! Do you have a clothesline out back? I’d love to have one here, it makes all the difference, especially with sheets. I splurge on nice hand soap and cream as well. It’s a little treat for all the work we do in the kitchen, right?!xx