tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1978141930340193448..comments2024-03-19T14:35:15.841+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: In My Kitchen - March 2013Johanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18104673937429967482013-03-29T04:21:32.924+11:002013-03-29T04:21:32.924+11:00Fairy bread for birthday parties in Melbourne in t...Fairy bread for birthday parties in Melbourne in the fifties - only seems yesterdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-55947821713975412442013-03-25T01:52:13.423+11:002013-03-25T01:52:13.423+11:00The first time I ever heard of fairy bread was whe...The first time I ever heard of fairy bread was when my niece asked for some in January. I wonder if it's an Australian dish? Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12429144904249443523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58283229197255703802013-03-20T21:44:34.978+11:002013-03-20T21:44:34.978+11:00Thanks Pat - I am a little envious of your snow fa...Thanks Pat - I am a little envious of your snow falling outside too. I love all the crafts with Sylvia too - it takes me back to my childhoodJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-49076991685881376372013-03-18T20:46:53.758+11:002013-03-18T20:46:53.758+11:00I'm reading your post with snow falling outsid...I'm reading your post with snow falling outside my window, so your talk of a 9 day heatwave makes me just a tiny bit envious!<br /><br />I love all the focus on crafts and children's things. It really takes me back to those days.<br /><br />A lovely happy family kitchen.Pat Machinhttp://ayorkshirecook.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-491596682613138122013-03-17T11:53:44.026+11:002013-03-17T11:53:44.026+11:00Thanks Caroline - the fork is stylish and also lot...Thanks Caroline - the fork is stylish and also lots of fun - it is part of a rock-scissors-paper set so this one is the "paper" hand.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-20482033399361125582013-03-17T11:51:05.602+11:002013-03-17T11:51:05.602+11:00Thanks Lorraine - those sugar plums are so yummy -...Thanks Lorraine - those sugar plums are so yummy - so sad that we are reaching the end of stone fruit season but the plums might last a little longerJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26035279941229896732013-03-17T02:59:11.950+11:002013-03-17T02:59:11.950+11:00What lovely thing to share! I do like Sylvia's...What lovely thing to share! I do like Sylvia's new fork, very stylish. Lovely sushi too. Looks like you've had lots of fun.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19073411896595704642013-03-17T01:00:33.939+11:002013-03-17T01:00:33.939+11:00hehe your kitchen looks very much like my kitchen ...hehe your kitchen looks very much like my kitchen this month! We've been going crazy over the sugar plums. They're SO delicious! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-53026264447122738772013-03-15T22:55:11.754+11:002013-03-15T22:55:11.754+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - I really love how Sylvia (and mos...Thanks Cakelaw - I really love how Sylvia (and most kids) love such crazy home made stuff rather than the plastic stuff that looks so real that they sell in toy shops.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-49997757091543065572013-03-15T22:50:15.218+11:002013-03-15T22:50:15.218+11:00Thanks Katie - Making the sushi isn't that har...Thanks Katie - Making the sushi isn't that hard for me until it comes to the filling - I confess that because sylvia loves it plain I sometimes just make it without filling for myself as wellJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61507370384034018562013-03-15T22:47:42.932+11:002013-03-15T22:47:42.932+11:00Thanks Glenda - it is, isn't it!Thanks Glenda - it is, isn't it!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14556120842599585202013-03-15T22:46:20.628+11:002013-03-15T22:46:20.628+11:00Thanks Celia - it has been a busy time lately - I ...Thanks Celia - it has been a busy time lately - I would love to be able to do that lace icing and have it taste so good too. I think the temperature might hit 30 C next week but nothing like the heatwaveJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5265082461139070912013-03-15T22:42:55.837+11:002013-03-15T22:42:55.837+11:00Thanks Kari - I am still learning about sushi roll...Thanks Kari - I am still learning about sushi rolling - thought of a post on sushi but still need to get it better before I do - but nothing like practice. I've enjoyed having to wear a cardigan at night here and will be very pleased when our garden gets a good soaking from some rainJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-78984327528224837062013-03-15T22:41:26.719+11:002013-03-15T22:41:26.719+11:00Thanks Heidiannie - that makes me laugh about your...Thanks Heidiannie - that makes me laugh about your boys not washing up - sometimes I wish Sylvia wouldn't as she is very splashy and ends up wearing the sink of water - I asked her to wash the sand off the toys in her sandpit yesterday and you should have heard the glee in her laughJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65874485662482104052013-03-15T22:39:58.234+11:002013-03-15T22:39:58.234+11:00Thanks Mel - the kitchen set is so cute and yes hi...Thanks Mel - the kitchen set is so cute and yes highly recommend uncooked tofu bacon in the sushiJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79235320863856306732013-03-15T22:38:59.204+11:002013-03-15T22:38:59.204+11:00Thanks Louise - craft usually goes on in the kitch...Thanks Louise - craft usually goes on in the kitchen so it seems part of the kitchen activityJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-55551154471450103392013-03-15T21:46:18.222+11:002013-03-15T21:46:18.222+11:00Thanks for the peek in your kitchen. The little he...Thanks for the peek in your kitchen. The little heart cookie is so sweet. I like that Sylvia has a rich imagination. Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-76071566486317093732013-03-15T17:46:13.074+11:002013-03-15T17:46:13.074+11:00Looks like you have been busy as always. Thanks fo...Looks like you have been busy as always. Thanks for the sushi tips. I've tried making my own but never been that sucessful. I'll have to give it another goKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39183856173861178682013-03-15T02:36:43.527+11:002013-03-15T02:36:43.527+11:00Johanna, you are right, that is the most gorgeous ...Johanna, you are right, that is the most gorgeous bikkie I have ever seen!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59781988957256045702013-03-14T17:24:12.165+11:002013-03-14T17:24:12.165+11:00How cute is that rice bear!! And what a fun month ...How cute is that rice bear!! And what a fun month you've had, Johanna, especially with all of Sylvia's parties and her birthday. It sounds like she received some wonderful gifts! And that heart bikkie really is the cutest I've ever seen - I love the lace icing! Thanks for sharing! And hopefully the cool change sticks around for you for a while!celiahttp://www.figjamandlimecordial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28446590597070268622013-03-14T17:01:34.015+11:002013-03-14T17:01:34.015+11:00I had lots of fun reading this post :-) I'm re...I had lots of fun reading this post :-) I'm really impressed with your sushi rolling - I'll have to follow your tips but part of me thinks I just don't have the capacity for neat sushi in me. And that heart biscuit looks a bit like the biscuits we had for guests at our mini-wedding! Your fabrics are beautiful and Sylvia's crafts are very impressive.<br /><br />On the weather front - thunder! lightening! rain! 16'C at 2pm! I am delighted and just a wee bit cold (and delighted at that too) ;)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29432364655680535522013-03-14T13:44:09.257+11:002013-03-14T13:44:09.257+11:00Love the rice in the bear mold!
The cut out cookie...Love the rice in the bear mold!<br />The cut out cookie is really feminine and sweet- and I'm always happy when things taste as good as they look!<br />My favorite is Sylvia's shop- love that she washes out the yogurt cups to keep tiny things in. I had two boys and they never washed anything out- ever. heidianniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286214389118848357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3646059840654055242013-03-14T08:08:16.103+11:002013-03-14T08:08:16.103+11:00Happy belated birthday to Sylvia! I have so many p...Happy belated birthday to Sylvia! I have so many posts to catch up on... The kitchen set for her dolls house is so cute, I can't believe it has a coffee machine!!! I do love the sound of tofu bacon in sushi, I must try this. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14765752185514220672013-03-14T07:03:47.430+11:002013-03-14T07:03:47.430+11:00Such lovely things! I love the way you combine yo...Such lovely things! I love the way you combine your foodie things with your crafty things...Louise at Cake and Calicohttp://cakeandcalico.comnoreply@blogger.com