tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post2935052881403533346..comments2024-03-19T14:35:15.841+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Hazelnut oat choc chip cookies and the long weekendJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64836419717043196852013-06-18T11:22:40.301+10:002013-06-18T11:22:40.301+10:00hahahaa sounds like we were having the same weeke...hahahaa sounds like we were having the same weekend just in different states! We also went to markets, enjoyed baking and craft and went to the movies! lolSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420733412600018545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51962414852947265282013-06-16T21:43:34.333+10:002013-06-16T21:43:34.333+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - it was a fun weekendThanks Cakelaw - it was a fun weekendJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-36337926161057752042013-06-16T21:43:06.563+10:002013-06-16T21:43:06.563+10:00Thanks Kari - I was surprised and pleased that the...Thanks Kari - I was surprised and pleased that these cookies were soft even with getting so brownJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-12028804466432853722013-06-15T14:29:43.885+10:002013-06-15T14:29:43.885+10:00Looks like you all had a great weekend. I think th...Looks like you all had a great weekend. I think these cookies look great.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50253135918752437882013-06-15T13:42:09.706+10:002013-06-15T13:42:09.706+10:00I'm glad you enjoyed your long weekend. Reef k...I'm glad you enjoyed your long weekend. Reef knots with lolly snakes sound very novel and these chocolate chip cookies appeal to me more than the standard sort - although like you, I prefer mine soft so would shorten the cooking time too. Good to see you got some sunshine too!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42142657680611870792013-06-14T20:25:35.253+10:002013-06-14T20:25:35.253+10:00Thanks Kath - I've love coconut flakes in thes...Thanks Kath - I've love coconut flakes in these cookies. And it was lovely to see the sea - I think it is good for the soul!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83672198878959117862013-06-14T20:24:42.032+10:002013-06-14T20:24:42.032+10:00Thanks Hannah - there was no fairy floss (but sylv...Thanks Hannah - there was no fairy floss (but sylvia would have loved it if there was) - there was face painting and balloons and morris dancers walking around with jingling bells on their knees - I hope your carnivals had these too :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35084385735090657842013-06-14T20:23:41.937+10:002013-06-14T20:23:41.937+10:00Thanks Choclette - it was a great weekend and we h...Thanks Choclette - it was a great weekend and we have many pictures of sylvia in pink - it is her favourite colour. I have never tasted wattleseed shortbreads but I must try them - I love how wattleseed gives a nutty slightly bitter edge to sweet bakingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27722228635330390262013-06-14T20:22:24.983+10:002013-06-14T20:22:24.983+10:00Thanks Ricki - the book is still here but I still ...Thanks Ricki - the book is still here but I still plan to put it out when we get a load together for a charity shop. And it is quite an effort to get sylvia to wear a jacket esp as the one we have for her is a really warm european one so it doesn't get used that muchJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50632727044058666272013-06-14T20:21:21.639+10:002013-06-14T20:21:21.639+10:00Thanks Leaf - the hazelnut agave is wonderful and ...Thanks Leaf - the hazelnut agave is wonderful and I love to have some wattleseed in my kitchen to use instead of coffeeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64751855591099260442013-06-14T19:03:09.588+10:002013-06-14T19:03:09.588+10:00These oat cookies remind me of the ones my grandmo...These oat cookies remind me of the ones my grandmom used to bake around Christmas - no choc or hazelnut though, but sometimes she included coconut flakes. :)<br /><br />Your coast pictures make me miss the sea ...Kath (My Funny Little Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10295143356577259844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3136314324639775612013-06-14T08:59:53.580+10:002013-06-14T08:59:53.580+10:00That carnival sounds like what my childhood dreams...That carnival sounds like what my childhood dreams were made of. The only thing I'd want added would be fairy floss :)Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43173613077152356572013-06-14T03:27:40.336+10:002013-06-14T03:27:40.336+10:00Sounds like you had a fun packed weekend Johanna. ...Sounds like you had a fun packed weekend Johanna. Great picture of Sylvia in pink :)<br /><br />Your biscuits sound like my sort of biscuit - it was the wattle seed that sold me. Wattle Seed Shortbread is one of my favourite food memories from Australia.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67727934471790574212013-06-14T03:21:24.225+10:002013-06-14T03:21:24.225+10:00They do sound like scrumptious cookies. I love any...They do sound like scrumptious cookies. I love any kind of chocolate chip cookie, too (and we are also a "soft cookie" household). :) I had to smile at your comment about winter--seeing Sylvia without a sweater or jacket! Sigh. <br /><br />And of course I'm curious: did you end up keeping the book? :)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22097459094330923202013-06-13T23:01:33.995+10:002013-06-13T23:01:33.995+10:00I've never had hazelnut-flavoured agave syrup....I've never had hazelnut-flavoured agave syrup. Sounds interesting. I like the exotic addition of wattleseed!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-76474422578476505482013-06-13T22:29:24.159+10:002013-06-13T22:29:24.159+10:00Thanks Veganopoulous - I wondered if you had been ...Thanks Veganopoulous - I wondered if you had been there - it was a good day and nice to have some good weather considering how dreary this week has been - I think I heard of it because I picked up a pamphlet locally and we didn't have any plans that day. That's a bit slack with your paper deliveryJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62209842605780058922013-06-13T22:27:32.038+10:002013-06-13T22:27:32.038+10:00Thanks shauna - girl guides weren't that much ...Thanks shauna - girl guides weren't that much fun in my day :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-46839268166715314622013-06-13T22:27:06.531+10:002013-06-13T22:27:06.531+10:00Thanks Lorraine - now I am curious to know what co...Thanks Lorraine - now I am curious to know what cookies you refer to - choc chip cookies and anzacs perhaps?Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62422601978537004962013-06-13T22:26:17.103+10:002013-06-13T22:26:17.103+10:00Thanks Louise - I have never seen hazelnut agave b...Thanks Louise - I have never seen hazelnut agave before either - nor even heard of it before but it is really delicious and probably helped give depth of flavour to the biscuits. Glad to represent the Aussies on your challengeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83886773439152329992013-06-13T22:25:16.100+10:002013-06-13T22:25:16.100+10:00Thanks Lisa - I was glad to share them or I would ...Thanks Lisa - I was glad to share them or I would not like to say what would have happened if we just had them all hanging around the house :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-88421855309861704002013-06-13T22:12:09.265+10:002013-06-13T22:12:09.265+10:00Oh noooo how could I not have known about the Cobu...Oh noooo how could I not have known about the Coburg Carnival??? The local paper is hit and miss in my street, some weeks we get it, others not!Veganopouloushttp://veganopoulous.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29693667837125142632013-06-13T18:36:43.879+10:002013-06-13T18:36:43.879+10:00Reef knots with jelly snakes! That is brilliant :)...Reef knots with jelly snakes! That is brilliant :) The cookies look fab too.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972771695771196585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31281941384164626002013-06-13T18:34:15.268+10:002013-06-13T18:34:15.268+10:00Mmm I love how you added oats because they're ...Mmm I love how you added oats because they're a cross of my two favourite cookies then! :D Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22648092057462399342013-06-13T18:24:40.160+10:002013-06-13T18:24:40.160+10:00These look totally divine, and I'm loving your...These look totally divine, and I'm loving your intriquing additions of hazelnut agave (I don't think I've come across it over here!) and wattleseed (definitely not available, even had to google it!). The whole mix of ingredients sounds truly wonderful and the perfect outdoor nibble. Thanks so much for entering our new Four Seasons Food challenge, and I believe this is the first Australian entry! Louisa Fotihttp://www.chezfoti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77570445300665758482013-06-13T13:51:29.083+10:002013-06-13T13:51:29.083+10:00those cookies look so very moreish! I think I woul...those cookies look so very moreish! I think I would have trouble stopping at one, or two, or three.....Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.com