tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post7591628482761329963..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Q is for Quinoa pizza balls, quitting parliament and quite nice weather for a picnicJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50342037425629814192013-07-05T03:14:39.805+10:002013-07-05T03:14:39.805+10:00What a fun post! Winter picnics indoors... great...What a fun post! Winter picnics indoors... great idea, and a tempting recipe too.SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10985787911699635122013-07-02T22:08:15.636+10:002013-07-02T22:08:15.636+10:00I am always looking for new ideas for snacks and a...I am always looking for new ideas for snacks and appetizers--thanks for bringing them to the picnic! And you must be the most fun Mom ever for setting up a winter picnic in your daughter's bedroom!I Wilkersonhttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-71489422006843597772013-07-02T20:12:13.532+10:002013-07-02T20:12:13.532+10:00Oh my...here's more to bring home at the picni...Oh my...here's more to bring home at the picnic party. So you mind? haha... Slurppp.... simply tempting. Enjoy & have fun!<br />Cheers, KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79944152759759595882013-07-01T10:44:40.149+10:002013-07-01T10:44:40.149+10:00Oh yum will be trying these!!Oh yum will be trying these!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092193785206077083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40197574530534156372013-06-29T15:26:54.277+10:002013-06-29T15:26:54.277+10:00Thanks Lorraine - all I've heard is the commen...Thanks Lorraine - all I've heard is the commentary and talkback and it is still hard to get my head around how it could all happen like thisJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-66276083998212262402013-06-29T15:25:45.192+10:002013-06-29T15:25:45.192+10:00Thanks GloriaThanks GloriaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22109017492377053372013-06-29T15:25:29.685+10:002013-06-29T15:25:29.685+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - I can barely remember my last tri...Thanks Cakelaw - I can barely remember my last trip on it but this was just so much fun esp with sylvia who was really into steam trains after we saw one pass through coburg recently (very strange occurrence)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57959261311110687592013-06-29T15:24:30.075+10:002013-06-29T15:24:30.075+10:00Thanks Cheah - there are a few put aside for you :...Thanks Cheah - there are a few put aside for you :-) Sure you will enjoy themJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-49926210866609748032013-06-29T15:23:31.506+10:002013-06-29T15:23:31.506+10:00Thanks Kari - I am sure you would love these witho...Thanks Kari - I am sure you would love these without cheese - they would definitely appeal to people as pizza balls if you have pizza without cheese.<br /><br />The political situation caught me unawares - I barely was aware of it when E told me that Rudd was in but then we watched annabelle crabbe and leigh sales talking about it - annabelle crabbe in particular is full of good sense and compassion so it was good to hear from her after such crazy timesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35829991940435292932013-06-29T15:13:46.263+10:002013-06-29T15:13:46.263+10:00thanks Ivy - will be sure to give you a generous h...thanks Ivy - will be sure to give you a generous helpingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27775677492451059572013-06-28T17:33:37.580+10:002013-06-28T17:33:37.580+10:00This week has been crazy in politics. I must admit...This week has been crazy in politics. I must admit that I caught 5 minutes of Parliament Question Time and had to change the channel straight away. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-69562315140888143322013-06-28T02:42:32.345+10:002013-06-28T02:42:32.345+10:00These balls sounds and look amazing!!!These balls sounds and look amazing!!!Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51737963369666876692013-06-27T22:36:35.515+10:002013-06-27T22:36:35.515+10:00I have not been on Puffing Billy for over 10 years...I have not been on Puffing Billy for over 10 years, but I loved it. These quinoa balls sound really good.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8335072100382814432013-06-27T18:42:01.347+10:002013-06-27T18:42:01.347+10:00I'd like to have some those cute Quinoa balls,...I'd like to have some those cute Quinoa balls, never tried them before. I may be way down the line as I joined in quite late. Keep some for me, ya!Sokehah cheahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403730656141016627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9178973017516599252013-06-27T15:37:27.097+10:002013-06-27T15:37:27.097+10:00I love the sound of this game and the quinoa balls...I love the sound of this game and the quinoa balls - I'd enjoy their cheeseless nature ;) Your outing also sounds very appealing and your pictures are beautiful. It seems like you saw some of the best Victorian countryside.<br /><br />As for our political situation...I was caught unawares last night as I had missed the earlier news reports about the leadership poll happening. It seems like a sad end to what have been a very sad few weeks. It's certainly a farcical and somewhat embarrassing way to conduct national politics!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72967320265159983762013-06-27T12:59:43.702+10:002013-06-27T12:59:43.702+10:00Hi Johanna,
This is so healthy and yummy. I will...Hi Johanna,<br /><br />This is so healthy and yummy. I will be in the queue for the picnic with a big empty plate! <br />Cheers and see you there! :)<br /><br />Ivyivy sew http://simplybeautifulhealthyliving.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23651253648926673572013-06-27T10:55:18.151+10:002013-06-27T10:55:18.151+10:00Thanks Ricki - actually I liked them and have adde...Thanks Ricki - actually I liked them and have added this into the intro because I was worrying it was misleading - I think I had some ideas about how they would be and they were quite different but I can see myself making them again esp as they are quite easy.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10070662766489214592013-06-27T10:54:07.128+10:002013-06-27T10:54:07.128+10:00Thanks Mel - the texture inside these balls was so...Thanks Mel - the texture inside these balls was softer than I expected too - but I was really pleased at the way they crisped up on the outside without oil. A vegan nacho cheeze sauce sounds like a great way to serve themJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50796852820121809372013-06-27T10:53:03.922+10:002013-06-27T10:53:03.922+10:00Thanks LisaThanks LisaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51128553101177882952013-06-27T10:52:49.134+10:002013-06-27T10:52:49.134+10:00Thanks Claire - if you haven't had any picnics...Thanks Claire - if you haven't had any picnics in years I highly recommend easing yourself back into one on the your bedroom floor :-) <br /><br />I have only been on puffing billy once before so many years ago I couldn't remember it - it was fantastic - probably better in autumn than in the height of summer heat - you can hop on and off puffing billy in a few different stops so maybe you could get on at emerald and off at gembrook or something to avoid belgrave<br /><br />And yes - please let us have some improvements in politics - compassion as well as stabilityJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31062444961258105702013-06-27T10:49:50.647+10:002013-06-27T10:49:50.647+10:00Thanks Jac - be careful what you wish for in prime...Thanks Jac - be careful what you wish for in prime ministers - I would like a new prime minister already but the alternative is even worse. Let me know how you go if you try these with cheeseJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13152479914627333072013-06-27T10:48:52.663+10:002013-06-27T10:48:52.663+10:00Thanks Kath - picnics are so much fun - I hope you...Thanks Kath - picnics are so much fun - I hope you get some nice sunshine and have some outdoor eating ahead of youJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59939614303646026752013-06-27T10:47:49.041+10:002013-06-27T10:47:49.041+10:00Thanks Louise - it was a fun picnic journey - am v...Thanks Louise - it was a fun picnic journey - am very glad to have been part of the game this year - I haven't done many quinoa burgers or patties so am curious to use it more - it was a bit softer than I expected inside but held together wellJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43902699617739114532013-06-27T10:17:29.457+10:002013-06-27T10:17:29.457+10:00I love your addition to the balls--but sorry you w...I love your addition to the balls--but sorry you weren't a fan! They're one of my favorite snacks. But next time, I'm going to add olives and tempeh bacon! :)Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152813989228518262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-81450705839306669642013-06-27T09:05:34.288+10:002013-06-27T09:05:34.288+10:00I made these quinoa balls last year and liked them...I made these quinoa balls last year and liked them although the texture was a bit softer than I was expecting. We enjoyed them with a vegan nacho cheeze sauce, similar to the one you used in the sauerkraut casserole. I love your addition of tofu bacon, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.com