In the kitchen...

I've been busy in the kitchen since we got home....

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Juicing each morning, so good!

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Enjoying cups of tea in my new teacup and saucer (Spode)...

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Turning dried apricots into ...

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... this golden, sweet goodness!

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And these 6 punnets of strawberries that only cost me $10 (1.3kg when hulled) were turned into ...

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6 jars of luscious strawberry jam!

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We are having coconut prawns for dinner and the dish calls for an accompaniment of mango chutney.   I happen to have some frozen mango pieces so ....

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Rick Stein had a recipe in his book so I knocked up a batch - just a big jar full. Its gingery, fruity and spicy!

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100gms sugar

100mls white vinegar

300gms mango flesh from firm mangos, in 1cm dice

1 small onion diced

2cm of ginger, grated

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tspn cumin seeds

1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

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Pour sugar and vinegar into a saucepan and dissolve over medium heat. 

Add all other ingredients and simmer over low/medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes until reduced down to a jammy consistency.

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This would also go well with a lamb curry.

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I also made this yummy barbecue sauce...

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Naughty lunch watching the AFL Grand Final!

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Later, I'm making Parathas (like flaky chapatis) to go with the prawns Gus will cook. Phew!

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Cheers, Joolz xx