Just recently, Tabitha from the fabulous blog Bourbon & Pearls did a post about a beautiful 16th century country home in Scotland (where...sshhh, the Jolie-Pitt's are actually staying at the moment), and my thoughts immediately went to how wonderful the kitchen must be in an ancient house like that, and how fun it would be to bake in it, with Tabitha of course, since she is a baker extraordinaire, and I could learn all about baking in grams and knobs, and such.
Well, I couldn't find a single image of the estate's kitchen...but I did remember seeing this one recently, which was found during a rabbit hole adventure that Ancient Industries had sent me down...and which belongs to the glorious and even more ancient Port Eliot house in Cornwall...amazing place, please visit!The best part is....that you can actually watch someone bake in this kitchen! Kay Bolith, who cooks at Port Eliot, was filmed making her grandmother's Cornwall Pasties, which are a savory, not a sweet...but baking none the less! I was in pastry heaven when I watched this video, it is so nicely done, and watching the ease with which Kay made these pasties was very calming...I love how she pats them like a baby when done with them.
If only there were more cooking shows like this now a days, there used to be...you know, the ones where you actually learned how to cook something. Julia, vintage Martha, Ina, and a handful of others...I miss them, and would love to see their shows and the like featured more often...and lets give Kay her very own show too while we're at it, filmed in the Port Eliot kitchen of course. I would watch faithfully...even if I'm not able to purchase Trex!
Check out the old range above...at least I think it's old..is it the original? Either way, it's beautiful. And look at the the dog bed perched right in front of it...that means it must still works, maybe it's just a pup warmer now though, would love to know! Happy Pasty making!!!(image 1-here, image 2-here, image 3-here, also...I couldn't eliminate the extra space above, persnickety image)
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Hello Jessica:
Now you, and Tabitha too, are venturing into areas where, we feel, we shall never be qualified to follow. But how wonderful to have a kitchen such as this one, simple to have and to hold(!!), if not actually to work in.
This is, of course, very traditional with its blue painted walls, a colour chosen in the past to discourage flies and insects, as you most likely know.
Thank you, but do you know I only started baking last year after being inspired by all of the wonderful bloggers out there, I'm just learning!
Oh there's a house along the road whose kitchen I will have to photo for you, it's very much along these lines. I love old Agas don't you?
What a beautiful room. Those walls, the high ceilings.
Jane&Lance...I had absolutely no idea that the color blue was used as an insect deterent, what a wonderful new bit of information to learn!
Also, even if you wouldn't be necessarily 'using' the kitchen, you undoubtedly would be enjoying the delights that it would produce, and without appreciative eaters, where would us bakers and cooks be?! xo
B&P...I'm flabbergasted that you've only just started baking! This talent must have been simmering in your veins all these years, how wonderful that it has emerged now, I'm so impressed!
And I'd love to see the kitchen, thank you...I wonder if *it* has an old Aga?! I've never used one but would love to give it a go one day, I think they become part of the family. xo
LPC...The ceiling heighth is amazing isn't it? And now we've learned that having high walls coated in blue is a practical necessity...we must all try to have the same! xo
How fabulous! My eyes are just gobbling it all up! The color! The ceiling height! WOW! Great post!!
How nice! Agas are good stoves. The flower is called Succisa pratensis in Latin. L:)
We came so close to going on an assignment with my husband's job to Scotland for a few months. I was so disappointed the project changed direction. I've been watching this series called "Monarch of the Glen" on Netflix. The more I watched, the more I fell in love with Scotland. That kitchen there is so unique from anything here in the U.S. I love the row of pots hanging on top of the cooktop.
that is one of my FAVORITE kitchens and ref it often. a friend of mine here in seattle has a similar one (not as large) and i melt everytime i see it...
re ca.... lots of deep breathing and know... it is all in His hands... who cares if you forget something, overpack.... will you remind me of that next time as well??? he he ....
have a wonderful time... where in ca are you going???? xoxo
Elizabeth...The color is fantastic isn't it?! And bug proof too...what more could you ask for?! :)
Linnea...It sounds like you've used an Aga...I'd love to experience one myself someday. Thanks for the flower info! xo
Sarah...Oh, so close! I can only imagine how beautiful your images would have been from Scotland...and how their food culture would have inspired you...you must go someday! I'll have to check out the Monarch series...not familiar with it. I love the pots as well...xo
Pam...I love that you've seen this before...I hadn't, it's amazing! I can't believe a friend of yours has a similar one, I'm sure I'd melt too!
I'll definitely remind you next time, and you do the same for me. I'm going to LA to see my mom...trying to pack light, we'll see how that goes! And yes...knowing who's hands we're in helps immensely, such a comfort.
xoxo
haven't heard the word "scullery" in such a long time! love these images! Ahhh...nothing like hot coffee and some "pasty" in the morning!
Happy Weekend!
i can only imagine how beautiful and rustic those kitchens are! i am gonna search for photos. ;)
<3, Mimi
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Mmmm, I do love a savory pastry! I remember watching Julia Child's show with my Granny when I was young, we also watched an Italian fellow, whose name I do not know ~ wonderful memories! Definitely nothing like them on TV now, is there?
Thanks for sharing this J! Enjoy your weekend!
What a fantastic looking kitchen! Just awesome! I also love the word "scullery" ;)
Wow, that kitchen is gorgeous! If I had a kitchen like this I don't think I'd ever leave it, I'd spend my days baking and cooking ;-)
Have a good week ahead xo
Oh I s that post over at Tabitha's as well and also just read here that she just started baking!! Amazing!! I loved all those old shows as well! There was a French woman I believe named Madeleine whose show I loved!! And I most definitely love this kitchen - simply fabulous! I am still without power so please excuse me if I don't stop by as regularly - I am doing my best - pesky hurricane!,
Oh my goodness! How I would love to go to Scotland and stay in an old estate like that. I have a wee bit o' Scottish in my veins...
I love that blue shade on the walls. It's so cheerful!
I agree with you about the old cooking shows! I loved Martha's old shows and Julia's. Why don't they show the reruns on some channel? They could call it the Classic Cooking Channel or something. Ok, I admit that wasn't a very clever name, but I'm only on my first cup of coffee! :)
I hope your week is a beautiful one, dear sweet J!
Much love! xoxo
Wow, that is quite a kitchen...I had no idea that the color blue discouraged flies and insects as Jane and Lance said...does everyone know this except me? I was just wondering...
xo annie
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