tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post8760434371815746138..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: WSC Chocolates with a peppermint fillingJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-45957218163522503692013-06-25T18:32:32.547+10:002013-06-25T18:32:32.547+10:00How cute are these!? They look really sophisticate...How cute are these!? They look really sophisticated!cornercottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091853609252945843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-56895585134988720322013-06-21T09:41:02.069+10:002013-06-21T09:41:02.069+10:00These are really very beautiful, and I'm so im...These are really very beautiful, and I'm so impressed with how professional they look, whenever I try to use these silicone type moulds my chocolate always blooms :-( Thank you so much for entering We Should Cocoa, and I'm glad you have re-discovered chocolate and mint! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763130321799113819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-71739337820603140452013-06-20T13:11:25.658+10:002013-06-20T13:11:25.658+10:00Johanna those littles chocolates look awesome. I&#...Johanna those littles chocolates look awesome. I'd love with my coffee right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65073915784024546242013-06-19T00:05:37.606+10:002013-06-19T00:05:37.606+10:00Thanks for the award Malitsu - will let you know w...Thanks for the award Malitsu - will let you know when I have done the Q&A - sounds like fun - and lovely to hear from you.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72324318815489089722013-06-19T00:04:49.949+10:002013-06-19T00:04:49.949+10:00Thanks Louise - hope your daughter loves them (and...Thanks Louise - hope your daughter loves them (and is doing well) I am fairly easy about which letter I have so am happy to have Q as per my email. Look forward to playing alongJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-78342687123607785492013-06-18T23:57:08.629+10:002013-06-18T23:57:08.629+10:00Thanks Mel - I think mint can give chocolate a lif...Thanks Mel - I think mint can give chocolate a lift because it is so light compared to the rich chocolate flavours - perhaps that is why it is a classic comboJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74810125919733509562013-06-18T23:56:25.144+10:002013-06-18T23:56:25.144+10:00Thanks Cass - I think it is just as well that I bu...Thanks Cass - I think it is just as well that I buy bought biscuits so rarely that I only look at the savoury biscuits in the biscuits aisle. I think mint patties are like the peppermint creams on the web that look quite firm but am not that sure - I really like the creamy peppermint filling but the peppermint creams recipe has condensed milk which sounds deliciousJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39965859661964546032013-06-18T23:51:31.246+10:002013-06-18T23:51:31.246+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - it is probably just as well that ...Thanks Cakelaw - it is probably just as well that I don't buy chocolate biscuits often or I would find myself eating mint slices rather too often. I actually have been looking at the moulds at cake deco (and bought a couple) but couldn't find exactly what I had in my head but they do have a great rangeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13891918662058658172013-06-18T23:48:35.708+10:002013-06-18T23:48:35.708+10:00Thanks Kari - I must revisit some of your mint cho...Thanks Kari - I must revisit some of your mint chocolate recipes now that I have a renewed interest and finally have some peppermint essence in my kitchenJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72456701344061099992013-06-18T23:47:25.731+10:002013-06-18T23:47:25.731+10:00Thanks Nat - I was surprised how easy the filling ...Thanks Nat - I was surprised how easy the filling was - in fact I am now wondering what other flavours could be easily done this way - hope you get to eat your filled chocolates againJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-69035828448832204332013-06-18T23:45:21.299+10:002013-06-18T23:45:21.299+10:00Thanks Hannah - I am sure sylvia will have a few f...Thanks Hannah - I am sure sylvia will have a few fond chocolate mint memories - she was planning a doll's birthday party today and said they would have pavlova with peppermint crisp like my mum makes :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83641554587219956792013-06-18T23:44:19.568+10:002013-06-18T23:44:19.568+10:00Thanks Cindy - that is useful to know about the Sa...Thanks Cindy - that is useful to know about the Savour chocolate place - I have passed it but never thought to go in. And I still have fond memories of your choc mint ice cream - I did wonder if I could colour my chocolate with spinach like you but didn't have the energy to try itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21831300926032478852013-06-18T23:41:54.206+10:002013-06-18T23:41:54.206+10:00Thanks LisaThanks LisaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-55881167563323385832013-06-18T23:41:42.594+10:002013-06-18T23:41:42.594+10:00Thanks KateThanks KateJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87482134456329531752013-06-18T23:41:28.863+10:002013-06-18T23:41:28.863+10:00Thanks Choclette - I don't get too fussed abou...Thanks Choclette - I don't get too fussed about lumpy bottoms on my chocolate - though I did think there is probably a technique to smooth the bottoms with a spatula or something - and I would be quite happy to share my mint chocolates with you :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27851773659315148542013-06-18T23:40:07.822+10:002013-06-18T23:40:07.822+10:00Thanks Janet - the ice cube moulds are similar to ...Thanks Janet - the ice cube moulds are similar to the ones I bought for the easter eggs - and I can see why Rob would save the heart ones to take - they are light and so cute - I have got a lot of use out of mineJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1668824287445891652013-06-18T23:38:59.447+10:002013-06-18T23:38:59.447+10:00Thanks Katie - mint in ice cream and chocolate is ...Thanks Katie - mint in ice cream and chocolate is so lovely but neither is something I make much for myselfJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3245991018950376292013-06-18T22:33:27.114+10:002013-06-18T22:33:27.114+10:00Hi! I've liked your blog for quite some time n...Hi! I've liked your blog for quite some time now, so I wanted to give you this: http://mammituokkonen.blogspot.fi/2013/06/q.htmlMalitsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484992231751688225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57870282631441378262013-06-18T22:27:07.221+10:002013-06-18T22:27:07.221+10:00Chocolate Peppermints! Oh my, you did a terrific j...Chocolate Peppermints! Oh my, you did a terrific job at making them, Johanna. Can't say I would even attempt it but I know someone who will real LOVE this recipe, my daughter. She is CRAZY for Peppermint Chocolates!!!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing...<br /><br />P.S. YOUR INVITED to the Picnic Game and it looks like you're bringing the letter C. Let me know if you still want it because it is in high demand. But, you were first to request it but your comment said you weren't sure. So please let me know as soon as you can. Thanks for playing Johanna. ~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22987124467119041072013-06-18T20:39:07.092+10:002013-06-18T20:39:07.092+10:00Your chocolates look lovely! Chocolate doesn't...Your chocolates look lovely! Chocolate doesn't do much for me generally but I do adore the combination of chocolate and mint. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-17675157069644180792013-06-18T11:03:49.411+10:002013-06-18T11:03:49.411+10:00Omg - how good are mint slice biscuits. I have to...Omg - how good are mint slice biscuits. I have to admit though.. I have gone off the whole packet biscuit idea in the last 5 years. Much nicer to make them and know what is in them! I made mint patties a few months back and I imagine they are a lot like these. You are making me hungry!!Cass @foodmyfriendhttp://www.foodmyfriend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73441355164047921982013-06-18T09:11:21.708+10:002013-06-18T09:11:21.708+10:00Isn't Mint Slice the best! And those Red Tuli...Isn't Mint Slice the best! And those Red Tulip After Dinner Mints were so grown up - the height of elegance! I aspired to having 70-esque dinner parties as a kid, ending the night with after dinner mints and coffee. These chocolates look fabulous! If you are ever after chocolate moulds, Cake Deco in Port Phillip Arcade has heaps of the plastic variety in all shapes and sizes - you just have to be patient enought to search through them for what you want.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-82443382932794559092013-06-17T14:35:06.675+10:002013-06-17T14:35:06.675+10:00I'm the opposite in terms of chocolate mint - ...I'm the opposite in terms of chocolate mint - as a child it was 'ho hum' but now I love it. Mr Bite loves it too so it tends to be a reliable chocolate option! These look gorgeous and your new moulds clearly worked very well - which is good to know. Thanks for including my recipe in your links too!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2459534412998412562013-06-17T12:00:39.624+10:002013-06-17T12:00:39.624+10:00I have a serious hard on for choc-mint! I had no i...I have a serious hard on for choc-mint! I had no idea that making a gooey filling would be that easy... All the ones at the supermarket contain egg so I figured this was something I'd be missing out on for the rest of my life. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW.Appetite Afflictionhttp://www.appetiteaffliciton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91833152150103974232013-06-17T10:15:29.163+10:002013-06-17T10:15:29.163+10:00How lovely that you've found a way to create h...How lovely that you've found a way to create happy chocolate mint recipes in Sylvia's childhood, too.Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.com