Pineapples everywhere !!!!

Thanks to our ever vigilant pineapple spotting families and friends for these little beauties !

This delicious (especially when cold) pineapple tea and sweet smelling soap 

were found in Bangkok by Ella.

Greg found this pineapple stair post while exploring the historic houses of England.

And Greg spotted these festive shop window decorations in Prague, Czechoslovakia. 

And Greg also found this tropical drinks menu in a bar in Prague.

Lorraine and Mark noticed this very expressive pineapple plant pot in the Gili Islands, I'm not sure if it was welcoming them or . . .

 Rob spotted this pink pineapple in Singapore.

And Bronnagh photographed this one in her Poppy George's garden 

in Redland Bay, Queensland.

Thanks to Marisa, Isami and Sue for giving our lounge a tropical touch!!!

 Lucky Ann was given these cutters and chocolates by her niece Sofie.

Alice and Clinton brought this stunning fabric work home from Kenya.

Les enjoyed this tropical (ie it has pineapple!) seafood pizza 

at the Z bar, Collaroy Plateau, Sydney.

Anna spotted this gem on Instagram !

Jessica and James enjoyed this beautifully presented dish at the 

Hum Restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam.

Leonie found this inspiring artwork while exploring Nambucca Heads, NSW.

Jane found this dubious example of New York interior design 

while perusing a Vogue Living magazine (date upspecified!!!)

Jane also found these two, terribly hard to resist, items of furniture while surfing online! 

Alex shouted Jess this delicious breakfast in Canberra 

before a visit to the dentist, I'm sure it was worth it!!! 

It's a combo of French toast with coconut custard, pineapple butter, 

pandan gel and toasted coconut.

My cousin Robert found these on the shelves at Costco, 

note to self . . . when visiting Costco next . . .

 Donna splashed out with a chocolate fountain at Sydney Airport, 

hmmm looks like strawberries and marshmallows are the main favourite!

I bought an eco friendly Pina Colada scented solid shampoo bar 

at The Magpie in Dungog, can't wait to try it.

 And this pineapple vendor was waiting for me at an Op Shop in Singleton NSW

It's already on my bucket list - to visit Sarah in Cornwell 

- but now that she's sent me this photo, I'm halfway to buying my ticket!!! Anne

Creative kids love pineapple!

Vivi and Max are an essential ingredient of the Pineapple Princesses children's team ! 

Young Children's Mix and Fix Cook Book, over 55 tasty, nutritious easy-to-make recipes, recipes originally appeared in Humpty Dumpty's Magazine 1975 New York

Cookies, Candies, Desserts and Snacks: Fruit Kabobs

“Good snacks! Handy too – just pass a plateful, no forks or spoons needed!”

What you need: 8 maraschino cherries; 8 pineapple chunks; 8 miniature marshmallows; 8 toothpicks

How to fix:                                                                                                                

1  For each toothpick, stick on one maraschino cherry, one pineapple chunk and one miniature marshmallow (like stringing beads)       

2  Eat with your fingers. Please don’t chew the toothpick! This makes 2 servings.

Max loves his Hawaiian pineapple souvenir!

Thanks for helping, they were delicious!

Always delicious, grilled pineapple

Barbecue Cooking by Babette Hayes 1970  Australia.

Grilled Pineapple

To accompany meat or poultry, peel the pineapple, cut into 2cm-thick slices. If the pineapple is large, cut the slices in half. Grill until golden on both sides.

Donna's birthday treat for Jesse

The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need, Zoë Camrass 1977 London

Grilled pineapple with rum

Serves 4 to 6

1 ripe pineapple; 4 to 6 tblsp Jamaican rum; 4 tblsp soft brown sugar; 1 pint (575ml) good quality vanilla ice-cream

Preheat the grill to moderate.

Cut the pineapple in half lengthways. Scoop out the flesh and cut into small cubes. Toss the flesh with the rum and return to the shells. Cover the leaves with foil.

Put the pineapple halves in the grill pan, sprinkle with the sugar and cook under the grill until the sugar has melted.

If the pineapple is too near the heat, the rum may ignite, but the flames will soon subside if the grill pan is lowered.

Remove the foil and serve at once with the ice-cream.

And, for a totally delicious breakfast ...

... grilled pineapple with French Toast

Pineapple and Fruitmince Slices

Good Housekeeping’s Picture Cake Making, Melbourne 1950s

Pineapple and Mincemeat Slices

Shortcrust pastry; crushed pineapple; brown sugar; mincemeat (mixed fruit)

Line an oblong shallow tin with pastry, crimp edges and prick bottom with a fork. Down the length of the pastry put alternate lines of the pineapple, sprinkled with sugar, and mincemeat.

Cover with another layer of pastry. Brush with melted butter, and bake in a moderately hot oven (425⁰F;220⁰C) about 30 minutes. When cold, cut into narrow slices. If preferred. Mix equal quantities of pineapple and mincemeat, and make as for a covered tart.

Pineapple Mexican Chicken

https://ohsweetbasil.com/instant-pot-or-slow-cooker-pineapple-mexican-shredded-chicken-recipe/

Instant pot or slow cooker pineapple Mexican shredded chicken

“This shredded chicken is a cinch to make. Here’s what you need:

Chicken Breasts

Chunky Salsa Verde

Crushed Pineapple

Heavy Cream

Coriander

Cumin

Smoked Paprika

Everything gets tossed into the instant pot or slow cooker and you walk away! That’s it!”