tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post5835467166812118478..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Cake pops and some healthy trufflesJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34671772209805598012011-09-02T01:12:49.091+10:002011-09-02T01:12:49.091+10:00Such cute little cake pops! Though I have to admit...Such cute little cake pops! Though I have to admit I think I'd prefer the tofu nuggets. I've been eating too many sweets recently..eatme_delicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657772782487330009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-70664824953679414872011-08-13T23:15:13.375+10:002011-08-13T23:15:13.375+10:00Ah, yes, indeed very decadent and indulgent soundi...Ah, yes, indeed very decadent and indulgent sounding--I can see why your coworker asked the question. But boy, do they look good! I have always wondered the same thing about cake pops--why not such use cookie crumbs, or whatever, why ruin perfectly good cake? But I imagine the concept evolved from too many ruined cakes and nothign to do with them! :)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-70720587855484119682011-08-10T23:39:29.888+10:002011-08-10T23:39:29.888+10:00Yep maybe... or try using honey in place of the ma...Yep maybe... or try using honey in place of the maple? I find it way sweeter.my darling lemon thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234413943628909907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6707452618422345392011-08-10T23:08:34.002+10:002011-08-10T23:08:34.002+10:00Thanks Emma - will try that as I feel with a bit o...Thanks Emma - will try that as I feel with a bit of tweaking this recipe might be a great one for me to have. I liked the idea of prunes because I prefer them to date so maybe a mix would work well.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-11666470612278299982011-08-10T22:48:54.975+10:002011-08-10T22:48:54.975+10:00Hey I'd recommend using the dates I had in my ...Hey I'd recommend using the dates I had in my original recipe for tofu bliss balls over the prunes as they are naturally way sweeter ;-)my darling lemon thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234413943628909907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86008544841024424842011-08-08T06:11:45.775+10:002011-08-08T06:11:45.775+10:00what a lovely gesture to take them into work. I l...what a lovely gesture to take them into work. I love small treats like this and at least if they're not to someone's taste it's not like a whole slice of cake going to waste after all your hard work.<br />They look especially fab coated in chocolate - no wonder they all went :o)nic@nipitinthebudhttp://www.nipitinthebud.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35005579078199970062011-08-08T02:03:13.118+10:002011-08-08T02:03:13.118+10:00I have to admit the cake pop phenomenon has passed...I have to admit the cake pop phenomenon has passed me by too, but these look lovely and I am sure they were enjoyed by all who sampled them ;0)Chelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939575593242980773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50290394654130372912011-08-07T23:40:33.951+10:002011-08-07T23:40:33.951+10:00Thanks Hannah - I am sure there is a man out there...Thanks Hannah - I am sure there is a man out there with a plate of brussels sprouts for you <br /><br />Thanks Jacqueline - I haven't actually done them with sticks but yes I think you are right on both questions - will let you know if I get the chance to experiment<br /><br />Thanks Kari - I mashed my tofu with a fork - it wasn't creamy but it gave a lightness to the balls that I haven't had before in other combinations - would like to try it in the food processor and see how the texture it<br /><br />thanks Brydie - I have had the cake in the freezer for months - one of the benefits of cutting out cake shapes as I love to do - wish I could say sylvia always just rushs over to eat vegies rather than needing a prod but at least she does it enough to give me hope - and earn a cake pop<br /><br />thanks Joanne - they are very different treats but both have their place - love the idea of trying a fruity binding instead of condensed milk - need to check out more recipes for them<br /><br />Thanks C - I am sure you would love them - esp if you have some cake that you are not keen on - it would be a great way to pep it up<br /><br />Thanks Helen - am sure the tofu balls would taste great with fresh tofu - will look out for coffee stirrers (are they easy to buy?)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-90631483670288630952011-08-07T19:32:41.903+10:002011-08-07T19:32:41.903+10:00I love the tofu balls and if I had any soaked soya...I love the tofu balls and if I had any soaked soya beans would go and make some right now. <br /><br />I use the wooden coffee stirrers for lollypop sticks. Works a treat!Helen @ Fuss Free Flavourshttp://fussfreeflavours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29586165415071591652011-08-07T03:37:11.294+10:002011-08-07T03:37:11.294+10:00They look lovely, I too have missed out on the cak...They look lovely, I too have missed out on the cake pops doing the rounds in the blogosphere, but if you say that they are truly delicious perhaps I'll have to give them a try! I love the way you've decorated them with sparkles, and putting them in cake cases is a great idea too - very pretty!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2362506218434415082011-08-07T00:26:30.969+10:002011-08-07T00:26:30.969+10:00I am TOTALLY going to try both of these...although...I am TOTALLY going to try both of these...although I promise I won't eat the tofu ball after the cake pop. last time I made cake pops, I mixed the cake with mango curd instead of condensed milk...soo good.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-54085844211957713182011-08-06T19:59:11.999+10:002011-08-06T19:59:11.999+10:00Oh, the planets were aligned! All those for left o...Oh, the planets were aligned! All those for left overs...lucky thing.<br />These look lovely, and I think if Sylvia is willing to eat brussel sprouts she more than warrants a cake pop or two.cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83900500989306487272011-08-06T19:00:27.880+10:002011-08-06T19:00:27.880+10:00I love the idea of tofu in the chocolate almond ba...I love the idea of tofu in the chocolate almond balls. I'm intrigued as to how the texture would turn out - creamy? Or just thicker? I might have to try :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66617226375175446612011-08-06T18:41:45.913+10:002011-08-06T18:41:45.913+10:00I love these. If you were putting sticks in, I ass...I love these. If you were putting sticks in, I assume it would be before the go in freezer? Lollypop sticks?Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24278776097625466082011-08-06T16:36:35.328+10:002011-08-06T16:36:35.328+10:00Aw, I want someone to snuggle up with me and share...Aw, I want someone to snuggle up with me and share my brussels sprouts! Probably, at this stage in my life, I'm leaning more towards a man than a toddler, regardless of how adorable Sylvia is :PHannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.com