tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post4669235388449556379..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Broad bean, courgette and pea soup, and 1000 steps walkJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87568648457837995222015-01-10T14:49:03.302+11:002015-01-10T14:49:03.302+11:00I feel the same as you with resolutions. And I ove...I feel the same as you with resolutions. And I overindulged a bit over the holidays myself and have been enjoying lighter meals this week =) <br />Love the 1000 step walk - such a great idea. And what beautiful sights!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37103535424365049132015-01-05T12:36:13.552+11:002015-01-05T12:36:13.552+11:00Thanks Linda - yes I think we wear out before sylv...Thanks Linda - yes I think we wear out before sylvia - I read that a lot of people train for the actual kokoda trail by walking this memorial trail - apparently runners were a real nusiance so they they opened a lyrebird walk as an alternative for runners. And the track is so narrow I think it must help because there is not much room for passing.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14687987909942677682015-01-05T12:34:45.068+11:002015-01-05T12:34:45.068+11:00Thanks Caeli - well at least it sounds like you en...Thanks Caeli - well at least it sounds like you enjoyed your Christmas eating - I looked it up online before heading off and was very pleased to find a walker note that shorts are what you need for this walk so we dressed lightly. We sat with a woman whose friends had gone back down for another go at the steps - that seemed crazy to me!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75203695158962852272015-01-05T12:28:17.267+11:002015-01-05T12:28:17.267+11:00Thanks Kate - it was a lot thicker than I expected...Thanks Kate - it was a lot thicker than I expected - but I love thick soups - we are into salads now - it has been too hot for soups the last few days - I would highly recommend a visit down underJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59995426526349890662015-01-05T12:27:02.414+11:002015-01-05T12:27:02.414+11:00Thanks Joanne - it is a great way for time out at ...Thanks Joanne - it is a great way for time out at an intense time of yearJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28794604216413922762015-01-05T12:24:38.265+11:002015-01-05T12:24:38.265+11:00Thanks Jac - would love to get to scotland this ye...Thanks Jac - would love to get to scotland this year (and catch up with you) but am still a bit unsure of how the year will unroll - sylvia only had a momentary upset tummy and recovered to play with her friend - phew!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16568905918414013652015-01-05T12:23:29.246+11:002015-01-05T12:23:29.246+11:00Thanks Janie - I've enjoyed this festive seaso...Thanks Janie - I've enjoyed this festive season - though I have been living in the moment rather than finding much time to dream and plan - january is that time for us - I hope! Enjoy the longer days and happy new yearJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-84021931716514507022015-01-05T12:22:18.438+11:002015-01-05T12:22:18.438+11:00Thanks Kate - you would be most welcome for dinner...Thanks Kate - you would be most welcome for dinner - I rarely have broadbeans - made this soup because I was quite unsure what to do with themJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-60541027576427134762015-01-05T10:20:21.044+11:002015-01-05T10:20:21.044+11:00Thanks Kari - I could imagine you would enjoy the ...Thanks Kari - I could imagine you would enjoy the 1000 steps and probably do them a bit quicker than me :-) I do love the bush in the Dandenongs and think it would be a great place for any kid to grow upJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61326643210370448392015-01-05T10:19:01.229+11:002015-01-05T10:19:01.229+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - I'd never heard of it either ...Thanks Cakelaw - I'd never heard of it either - just had a look on the web for a walk near to townJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3160855002955537922015-01-05T10:18:37.613+11:002015-01-05T10:18:37.613+11:00Thanks Charlie - I wish I had more walks like this...Thanks Charlie - I wish I had more walks like this in my life - they are great therapyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-63208522373693529752015-01-05T10:15:17.905+11:002015-01-05T10:15:17.905+11:00Thanks Janet - hope you enjoyed some peace and qui...Thanks Janet - hope you enjoyed some peace and quiet at work and a nice new year's dinner - we enjoyed our nachosJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-843451730333728892015-01-05T10:09:50.406+11:002015-01-05T10:09:50.406+11:00Thanks Veganopoulous - oh house cleaning mode is s...Thanks Veganopoulous - oh house cleaning mode is something I need - just getting onto my washing - maybe this is your year for 1000 steps :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29561637646596759782015-01-05T10:08:14.606+11:002015-01-05T10:08:14.606+11:00Thanks Louise - the holidays have been lots of soc...Thanks Louise - the holidays have been lots of social eating but it has been nice to have my sister about who has been inspiring me to eat more healthy salads - it is not too bad getting out and about - though we have had a couple of 40 C days that are just too hot to do anything but thank goodness for indoor pools on those days. Happy new year LouiseJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77618739967714683552015-01-03T18:03:00.215+11:002015-01-03T18:03:00.215+11:00Haha! Don't you hate it when you go all out to...Haha! Don't you hate it when you go all out to wear out the children and they end up still full of beans while you're too exhausted to deal with them! Sounds like a great day. My ex-manager used to RUN the 1000 steps 3 times a week when she was training to do the real Kokoda walk...at 60 years old! Made me feel like a big lazy blob. Linda from the Lentil Institutionhttp://lentilinstitution.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23829051756631631902015-01-02T22:45:12.242+11:002015-01-02T22:45:12.242+11:00That greeeeeen soup looks like just what I need af...That greeeeeen soup looks like just what I need after christmas eating (which spanned a lot more than just christmas let me tell you!), although maybe not in this heat that we are having over this weekend! We did the 1000 steps a couple of months ago - it really is beautiful, but I to did not realise quite how challenging it would be (and was not dressed accordingly...with a long layered skirt that I had to hold up for most of the walk..ha!). It was so busy too, and I was in awe of all the people running up and down the steps. Crazy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-38045576263800347752015-01-02T07:07:53.543+11:002015-01-02T07:07:53.543+11:00Lovely soup Johanna. It looks so thick, tasty and ...Lovely soup Johanna. It looks so thick, tasty and nutritious. I definitely feel a soup binge coming on after all that over-indulging. Your walk sounds delightful. One day I will get to see the world 'down under'! It looks very beautiful.... Happy New Year xGluten Free Alchemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599801401879799252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73506562793775449112015-01-02T02:46:41.369+11:002015-01-02T02:46:41.369+11:00A good walk and a healthy soup are just what I nee...A good walk and a healthy soup are just what I need to reset as well! Happy new year!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57713913943863058322015-01-02T02:20:27.733+11:002015-01-02T02:20:27.733+11:00The soup sounds wonderful Johanna. I do love broad...The soup sounds wonderful Johanna. I do love broad beans, so creamy and tasty. That looks like a great walk too. Hope Sylvia is feeling better.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you all. Hope 2015 is a good one for you and includes a trip to Scotland xxJacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-33589985031543508402015-01-01T21:18:25.454+11:002015-01-01T21:18:25.454+11:00Happy new year! I've loved this festive period...Happy new year! I've loved this festive period more than ever before I think, just deciding not to work but to dream, plan and reflect and have fun. It's been wonderful, and I'll definitely be booking the time out again next crimbo!<br />I love to think of you guys basking in summer right now, the days are just starting the lengthen here which always lifts the soul :)<br />Janie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296489870998273369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-210963711009175592015-01-01T15:47:15.204+11:002015-01-01T15:47:15.204+11:00You know, I often wish I could come over to your p...You know, I often wish I could come over to your place for dinner! (not in stalkerish way, just in a all your food looks so good way!) The soup looks delicious, I really love broad beans. Sometimes I just have a bowl of them with nuttelex and saltKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092193785206077083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35818105208772411882015-01-01T15:03:27.480+11:002015-01-01T15:03:27.480+11:00I had never heard of the 1000 steps walk, but it s...I had never heard of the 1000 steps walk, but it sounds interesting. Your soup looks very healthy after the excesses of the festive season. Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40422425687448551752015-01-01T08:45:39.287+11:002015-01-01T08:45:39.287+11:00That soup is so pretty - love the vibrant green co...That soup is so pretty - love the vibrant green colour. I find going for walks very therapeutic. Happy New Year to you, E and Sylvia xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23609712423980103172015-01-01T04:02:43.462+11:002015-01-01T04:02:43.462+11:00Lovely to see these photos given my Dad's ties...Lovely to see these photos given my Dad's ties to the area - we visited just once and I remember it being beautiful but not much else. Funnily, though, Perth also has a Kokoda Trail and it is really very challenging indeed. I don't know if there are 1000 steps, but the steps there are are up a very steep hill!<br /><br />This looks like a great way to recharge before the new year, and I hope you have welcomed the new year happily and it brings you more happiness over the next 12 months.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57722555201328574542015-01-01T01:07:54.554+11:002015-01-01T01:07:54.554+11:00This is my first holiday season working throughout...This is my first holiday season working throughout and I definitely miss the slow down... no big plans for tonight - just dinner with friends after work. I definitely love the sound of your nachos, though. :)janet @ the taste spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139453817267734357noreply@blogger.com