tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1371207265637783983..comments2024-03-19T01:39:59.000+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: In my kitchen and craft August 2012Johanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8980161944649719942012-08-19T22:56:48.707+10:002012-08-19T22:56:48.707+10:00Thanks ricki - knitting is great once you get into...Thanks ricki - knitting is great once you get into it - but once I finished the scarf the knitting needles have disappeared despite good intentionsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52621282403645592612012-08-19T22:56:11.510+10:002012-08-19T22:56:11.510+10:00Thanks Celia - the scones were nice but just not a...Thanks Celia - the scones were nice but just not as fluffy as they should be. I think I have admired some of your salt on in my kitchen - it is such an easy way to add depth of flavourJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21331536610423288092012-08-19T22:55:17.084+10:002012-08-19T22:55:17.084+10:00Thanks Mel - I love smoked salt - Gewurzhaus even ...Thanks Mel - I love smoked salt - Gewurzhaus even has two types. I have not got into soaking and cooking legumes though I really should but I tend to use tinned - planning ahead isn't one of my strengths. E is much better with lego than I am but I can imagine getting into the setsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-33910661165163907702012-08-19T12:44:24.561+10:002012-08-19T12:44:24.561+10:00So many adorable items! Love the salt, too, and th...So many adorable items! Love the salt, too, and that craft project--talk about creative!! Sylvia must have loved working on it. You've reminded me that I need to get back to knitting, too. . . some time. ;)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32556993334483188562012-08-18T08:00:08.985+10:002012-08-18T08:00:08.985+10:00What a lovely selection you have in your kitchen t...What a lovely selection you have in your kitchen this month, Johanna! I actually think your scones looked lovely! I think I've turned into a bit of a salt fiend as well - there are all sorts hanging around here - and I love your scarf!celiahttp://www.figjamandlimecordial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58860521058837840552012-08-16T20:58:46.847+10:002012-08-16T20:58:46.847+10:00Love your salt collection, I'm a bit of salt f...Love your salt collection, I'm a bit of salt fiend too! I was very excited to find smoked salt recently as I had been looking for it for a while. I had to restrain myself from buying garlic salt the same day! I always buy dry pinto and black beans as the tins are so much more expensive than other beans and I use them often. The Wizard of Oz project looks fantastic, I remember getting hooked on Lego sets and finishing them off when my young man lost interest...Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24009438525260530622012-08-15T21:27:04.501+10:002012-08-15T21:27:04.501+10:00Thanks Lorraine - the wild garlic salt was quite p...Thanks Lorraine - the wild garlic salt was quite pricey but I have now moved it into the spice hog and am using it quite a bit - it is really lovelyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83884948218424187612012-08-15T21:26:24.931+10:002012-08-15T21:26:24.931+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - the gaspard and lisa bowl is gett...Thanks Cakelaw - the gaspard and lisa bowl is getting more use than the scarf but they are all funJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57420811403838550552012-08-15T21:23:05.270+10:002012-08-15T21:23:05.270+10:00Thanks Heidiannie - must remember the icing pen if...Thanks Heidiannie - must remember the icing pen if I need to inject filling - and a lived in kitchen is exactly what I wish mine to be so it is nice you can see that in the post.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77334483165483967282012-08-15T21:21:17.953+10:002012-08-15T21:21:17.953+10:00Thanks Janice - I love those multicoloured wools! ...Thanks Janice - I love those multicoloured wools! And yes that is ena baxter of baxter's soups - I was given one of her cookbooks that used to belong to E's mum - it is very meaty but I keep meaning to cook more from it and write about itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73063084732171573292012-08-15T21:20:20.100+10:002012-08-15T21:20:20.100+10:00Thanks Maggy - can you believe that the wicked wit...Thanks Maggy - can you believe that the wicked witch is the most popular!!!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75063520423896755602012-08-15T21:19:44.357+10:002012-08-15T21:19:44.357+10:00Thanks Choclette - you are most welcome. Sorry to...Thanks Choclette - you are most welcome. Sorry to hea you have lost your local organic shop - I've not really got into online purchasing so I depend on having decent shops about, even if I can't get there all the time. Would love to see your saltsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41576232313426310502012-08-15T21:17:51.900+10:002012-08-15T21:17:51.900+10:00Thanks Kari - always busy in our kitchen (in a cha...Thanks Kari - always busy in our kitchen (in a chaotic sort of way) We are all feeling better this week :-)<br /><br />I know what you mean about just eating them plain - I get all excited and want something really special but often just chuck them into any old dishJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-38127197945891977402012-08-15T21:15:21.012+10:002012-08-15T21:15:21.012+10:00Thanks Passionfruit garden - sadly sylvia is not s...Thanks Passionfruit garden - sadly sylvia is not so keen on it but dolly likes it :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26629351741021363872012-08-15T21:14:45.524+10:002012-08-15T21:14:45.524+10:00Thanks AstraThanks AstraJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-56617518673865170542012-08-15T21:13:55.380+10:002012-08-15T21:13:55.380+10:00Thanks LisaThanks LisaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62894063817774579022012-08-15T21:13:41.624+10:002012-08-15T21:13:41.624+10:00Thanks Lizzy - yes lots of good things - I am stil...Thanks Lizzy - yes lots of good things - I am still trying to think of what to do with the black beans Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28942414602171707102012-08-15T21:11:23.834+10:002012-08-15T21:11:23.834+10:00Thanks GF happy tummy - I have watched wizard of o...Thanks GF happy tummy - I have watched wizard of oz so often lately that I don't feel the need to watch it again :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86506984427669333412012-08-15T21:10:11.518+10:002012-08-15T21:10:11.518+10:00Thanks Lucy - scones, rice crackers and black bean...Thanks Lucy - scones, rice crackers and black beans are great in any kitchen - agree that rice crackers instead of chocolate is great for fundraising - sadly my concentration usually last longer than Sylvia's when we are making stuff but when it comes to playing with it, her stamina outlasts mine!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39392766303721127222012-08-14T20:40:12.249+10:002012-08-14T20:40:12.249+10:00OK firstly, garlic salt-how amazing! I also can...OK firstly, garlic salt-how amazing! I also can't wait to see what you think of the icing pen. And your Wizard of Oz Emerald City craft project is such a delight! :DNot Quite Nigellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516503190268699785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-30661804296930610482012-08-14T20:28:04.342+10:002012-08-14T20:28:04.342+10:00Thanks for such a fun post! I especially love the...Thanks for such a fun post! I especially love the Gaspard and Lisa dish and the colourful scarf -they are just lovely.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13246552449337051252012-08-14T06:38:39.755+10:002012-08-14T06:38:39.755+10:00Love your Wizard of Oz play set- the yellow brick ...Love your Wizard of Oz play set- the yellow brick road and Emerald city add a nice touch! Your kitchen is filled with life and living- and that is the very best kind of kitchen!<br />( I have the same "icing pen" only mine said it was for injecting filling. Very interesting!)heidianniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286214389118848357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65636399092426773512012-08-14T03:56:23.398+10:002012-08-14T03:56:23.398+10:00What a lovely round up, that is great wool. As to...What a lovely round up, that is great wool. As to the treacle scones is that Ena Baxter of Baxter's soups? Surely there can't be another!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854564777269577428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66506427363669939402012-08-13T22:32:51.474+10:002012-08-13T22:32:51.474+10:00Oh my! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your loo roll Witch of Oz ...Oh my! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your loo roll Witch of Oz people. How adorable are they?!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!<br /><br />MaggyRedTedArthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598268370352420664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42786910102601910052012-08-13T20:32:38.052+10:002012-08-13T20:32:38.052+10:00Really enjoyed seeing what's in your Kitchen. ...Really enjoyed seeing what's in your Kitchen. I too have just got a whole load of tins of unsual organic beans. We've lost our local organic shop which was so good, so I've now had to resort to online purchasing. I've a collection of different salts too, so it was fun to see yours. Have fallen in love with your scarf and I want an icing pen now!Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.com