Incredible, it's
the last In My Kitchen of the year! I really love December, even
though it can get busy at times, but there are just such lovely
things around: Christmas lights and decorations, mulled wine, cosy
markets... I love it. But now let's have a look into my kitchen,
which isn't that Christmassy yet.
I bought
plantbased patties by Planteslagterne made from beetroot, beans and
sweet potato and made Beetroot burgers with them. I served
them on a wholemeal bun with garlic sprouts and chipotle ketchup and
chunky twice-cooked chips on the side. This burger was very nice and
I will buy the product again.
I also got these
cute white mini aubergines from the market. They would look
nice in some creative Christmas cooking.
As I probably
can't afford anything else from Dolce & Gabbana, I bought
a couple of packets of their pasta. I haven't tried them yet, but the
expectations are high.
This new tomato
passata also seemed to be such a nice product. The packaging
makes it even gift quality. Perhaps a good hamper filling.
I was happy to
find this butter with sea salt crystals, as I used to be very
fond of this kind of butter when I lived in Britain. I mostly choose
the vegan options these days, but occasionally real butter is nice
for some seasonal cooking.
Then I went on a
mandatory pre-Christmas visit to Ikea to see what they have to
offer this year. I bought a new Christmas light chain, seasonal
napkins and small tins. I also bought their vegetable balls and
sausages, which are both really nice quality. They are a bit more
vegetably than many other current products. I made this spaghetti
veggie balls dish and my partner made a vegan fry up.
Other foods in my
kitchen have been vegan hotdogs with homemade pickled red
cabbage and gnocchi with mushroom sauce and veggie Schnitzel
on the side.
As always, I'm
sharing this post with Sherry from Sherry's Pickings
blog, who is hosting the monthly In My Kitchen event.
Have a nice Sunday
everyone!
Your VegHog
thanks so much for joining in this month veg hog! much appreciated. have a wonderful xmas break. cheers sherry x
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry, enjoy your Christmas as well!
DeleteI didn't even know Dolce & Gabbana did food, but that's okay with me as I don't do designer labels. Your kitchen is full of comfort food, i would def. be tempted by the beetroot burgers. I haven't been to ikea in a while and i'd love to go, even if its to pick up those veg meatballs.
ReplyDeleteThat pasta just recently appeared to the shops and I quite liked the artwork, so decided to buy it. I'm not a designer label person either. The beetroot burgers were very nice.
DeleteThose white aubergines are a perfect lesson in why Americans call them eggplants. As I understand it, the purple variety was developed later, after the name was in wide use. Going to Ikea for holiday food and decor seems like a good idea, though it’s probably. very crowded where I shop.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.lblogspot.com
best
Now it finally makes sense with the name eggplant, right!
DeleteLots of good food here - I love the look of the meatballs on spaghetti - I have been to ikea a couple of times in the last two months and been very pleased to sample the vegan meatballs with mash and gravy. Are these the same vegan meatballs? Those white eggplants are quite sweet - they do look like eggs as mae says! Hope you are enjoying some Christmas cosiness!
ReplyDeleteI guess those are the same meatballs. I haven't eaten them at the Ikea restaurant yet.
DeleteI enjoyed your December musings, Veg Hog, and also your delectable-looking hot dogs. I'm a sucker for a great "dawg" and often make a Chicago style one (minus the bun) to appease my cravings. Loved your sea salt infused butter, too, and totally agree with you on seasonal cooking "treats." Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas!
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