tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post4240369937165740774..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Adventures with plums: stewed, jam, with tempeh, soup and crumbleJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-33712145704170396152014-05-04T03:27:43.744+10:002014-05-04T03:27:43.744+10:00I am so lucky to have my own plum tree which year ...I am so lucky to have my own plum tree which year on year supplies me with a wonderful harvest of fruit. Normally I would just make plum jam but I like your idea of also adding raspberries to the mix, luckily I grow those too so should make for some cheap jam.<br /><br />AngelaAngela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665533361469223445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67465845038002197362014-04-30T06:59:13.178+10:002014-04-30T06:59:13.178+10:00I LOVE plums so much! Wish I had my own tree. What...I LOVE plums so much! Wish I had my own tree. What a fantastic round-up of recipes.Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-78390671053659495012014-04-30T00:06:48.471+10:002014-04-30T00:06:48.471+10:00Thanks Joey - I love plum crumble too - rarely had...Thanks Joey - I love plum crumble too - rarely had it as a kid - I think we just ate lots of fresh blood plums - which seem less common these days - glad you enjoyed the coconut bacon - hope you enjoy the tempeh bacon too - highly recommend this <a href="http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/the-mystery-of-vegan-stargazy-pie-in.html" rel="nofollow">tempeh bacon</a> it is the crispiest I have found yetJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86761067774752231662014-04-30T00:04:31.117+10:002014-04-30T00:04:31.117+10:00Thanks Karen - happy to be part of your jammy fun ...Thanks Karen - happy to be part of your jammy fun :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-70641354052806012014-04-29T23:47:31.443+10:002014-04-29T23:47:31.443+10:00Thanks Deb - I think anything tastes great with sm...Thanks Deb - I think anything tastes great with smoked paprika - even plums it seems :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-7581360349430777162014-04-29T22:28:35.919+10:002014-04-29T22:28:35.919+10:00I LOVE plum crumble! We used to have it regularly ...I LOVE plum crumble! We used to have it regularly as a kid, and still do now! Delicious. I'm also bookmarking the tempeh bacon for later use - I'm still finding my feet with tempeh, so all recipes gratefully received! (I made your coconut bacon the other day and it was amazing, so really looking forward to a bit of tempeh with similar flavours!)Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14400339673736324132014-04-29T21:07:05.635+10:002014-04-29T21:07:05.635+10:00WOW! What a wonderful array of recipes Johanna and...WOW! What a wonderful array of recipes Johanna and thanks for much for sending your divine Plum and raspberry jam over to me for Tea Time Treats! Karen S Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024864830370677754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-4499796075038634082014-04-28T10:13:39.543+10:002014-04-28T10:13:39.543+10:00Your plum jam looks wonderful and I love the sound...Your plum jam looks wonderful and I love the sounds of that sauce and what it did to liven up the tomato soup--especially combined with the smoked paprika. That sounds like such a tasty combination. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week. It's always a pleasure to have you. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-36164167114469249132014-04-27T22:24:16.218+10:002014-04-27T22:24:16.218+10:00Thanks Lorraine - I don't get tired of pears a...Thanks Lorraine - I don't get tired of pears and apples so long as they are crisp and crunchy but when they get old and soggy I tire of them quicklyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6768550811330406822014-04-27T22:23:24.170+10:002014-04-27T22:23:24.170+10:00Thanks Shaheen - love your pun and am jealous of y...Thanks Shaheen - love your pun and am jealous of your plum tree - sounds wonderful - I did polenta fingers with a rhubarb sauce once and wonder if they would also work with a savoury plum sauce. Lovely to hear from you - love visiting your blog too Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66272917158504177022014-04-27T22:21:29.389+10:002014-04-27T22:21:29.389+10:00Thanks Katie - I've been quite into jam making...Thanks Katie - I've been quite into jam making this summer - I love stewed plums and yoghurt for breakfast - sometimes I add some toasted oats but that is only if I have the energy. I was a bit unsure of the plums in soup until I ate the leftovers.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5966122199483873302014-04-27T22:19:38.822+10:002014-04-27T22:19:38.822+10:00Thanks Kari - I don't love sweet juicy plums t...Thanks Kari - I don't love sweet juicy plums the same way i love other sweet juicy stone fruit so I am a bit fussier about eating them fresh - and I do love them stewedJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-17570529296930001792014-04-27T22:18:14.103+10:002014-04-27T22:18:14.103+10:00Thanks Sandy - I think plums are definitely a favo...Thanks Sandy - I think plums are definitely a favourite fruit to cook withJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22081446951645101932014-04-27T22:17:33.723+10:002014-04-27T22:17:33.723+10:00Thanks Deena - that slice is from Delia and is a w...Thanks Deena - that slice is from Delia and is a wonderful way to bake with plums - I have made it a few times and highly recommend itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-30060916782228246182014-04-27T22:16:57.189+10:002014-04-27T22:16:57.189+10:00thanks Leaf - I bought some more cheap plums today...thanks Leaf - I bought some more cheap plums today so there might still be an opportunityJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58246718662036143832014-04-27T22:09:22.938+10:002014-04-27T22:09:22.938+10:00Thanks Mihl - it always feel a bit topsy turvy to ...Thanks Mihl - it always feel a bit topsy turvy to read about opposite seasons to ours but thank goodness we can bookmark for :-) I don't think I would have come up with the plum sauce in soup but I was wondering what to do with the leftover sauce and soup is often the answer when I need to use up food.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16019106036980505392014-04-26T23:13:29.802+10:002014-04-26T23:13:29.802+10:00Plums are always around as the weather gets too co...Plums are always around as the weather gets too cold. I hang onto them as long as I can because I get tired of pears and apples during winter! Sugar plums are my favourite :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-7775665654634448272014-04-25T23:35:06.023+10:002014-04-25T23:35:06.023+10:00This is a jam packed post Johanna, literally - loa...This is a jam packed post Johanna, literally - loads to take in. Like you I don't eat plums fresh, but do like them stewed in jams, flapjacks and crumbles. I've not made plum sauce though, so that will be on my list to make this year when I actually harvest my own plums - yeph I have a plum tree :) Thank you as always for taking the time to come on over and comment on my blog, its always warmly appreciated x PS Intrigued by the plum soup! Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13297522361440627082014-04-25T15:28:36.559+10:002014-04-25T15:28:36.559+10:00What a delicious collection of plum recipes. I lov...What a delicious collection of plum recipes. I love the bright vibrant colour of your pluma nd raspberry jam. I really must get back into jam making this year. I love stewed plums with cereal and yoghurt for breakfast or custard for dessert. Their colour is just so inviting.<br />Never tried plums in soup before - will have to try itKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72529795582151994122014-04-25T12:27:32.254+10:002014-04-25T12:27:32.254+10:00You do gorgeous things with your plums! Most of mi...You do gorgeous things with your plums! Most of mine are eaten fresh, but I am sure I'd love all of the recipes you have here. Your pictures are beautiful too - I love that first one.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66584101523280120352014-04-25T11:29:53.795+10:002014-04-25T11:29:53.795+10:00Great way of showing all the uses you can get from...Great way of showing all the uses you can get from a simple plum :-) Love it!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420733412600018545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-45369081391628733142014-04-25T06:07:21.102+10:002014-04-25T06:07:21.102+10:00Who would have thought that the humble plum would ...Who would have thought that the humble plum would make such beautiful dishes. Your cinnamon and oat slice caught my eye ;) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793279236023173085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43508168204111067632014-04-25T03:45:31.767+10:002014-04-25T03:45:31.767+10:00Great display of the versatility of plums! I shoul...Great display of the versatility of plums! I should consume more of them while they're still in season, they're so delicious.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-53231103996310739892014-04-25T01:05:53.856+10:002014-04-25T01:05:53.856+10:00I always forget that it's autumn in Australia ...I always forget that it's autumn in Australia now when we are just about to enter summer. I cannot wait for plum season. A soupl with plum sauce sounds really interesting. I would never have guessed the ingredient!Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.com