tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post4751804688502321878..comments2024-03-26T20:55:47.726+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Plum and rhubarb jam, a fete and a birthdayJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2610774265403224392016-11-01T15:29:50.971+11:002016-11-01T15:29:50.971+11:00Wow, you had a busy weekend. I understand this las...Wow, you had a busy weekend. I understand this last weekend produced better weather, but I have been away. I love the cakes at school fetes - such fun.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3765562773990754342016-10-27T23:30:41.202+11:002016-10-27T23:30:41.202+11:00Thanks Kimmy - I might not have been clear but E p...Thanks Kimmy - I might not have been clear but E played under cover in a rotunda because there was a PA system that would not cope in rain - and I think it was not raining when he played but maybe I am wrong - the event was a bit of a blur - but it was nice and felt good that we persevered despite the weather - and sylvia was really happy that she had quite a few ridesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-33966140343071955312016-10-27T23:28:31.219+11:002016-10-27T23:28:31.219+11:00Thanks Lorraine - nothing like some rhubarb cookin...Thanks Lorraine - nothing like some rhubarb cooking - other than this jam, I haven't had it for agesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-4715592046228264912016-10-27T23:28:02.091+11:002016-10-27T23:28:02.091+11:00Thanks Kari - I think I enjoyed it because there w...Thanks Kari - I think I enjoyed it because there were lots of parents from school I knew and also a few locals so it felt like a nice community eventJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52138718017809519362016-10-27T23:14:58.043+11:002016-10-27T23:14:58.043+11:00Thanks Faye - yes the hay bales in the rain were p...Thanks Faye - yes the hay bales in the rain were pretty sad - but think how lovely they would have been if the sun shone all day :-) I knew others handing out how to vote cards who said they got drenched - wondered how the how to vote cards kept dry - or did they!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2427093519464727742016-10-27T23:13:45.562+11:002016-10-27T23:13:45.562+11:00Thanks Katie - a great foodie day indeed (and very...Thanks Katie - a great foodie day indeed (and very sneaky of me to get onto a cake stall instead of a plant stall - I enjoyed seeing all the cakes on offer)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21502878736653879082016-10-27T05:59:49.607+11:002016-10-27T05:59:49.607+11:00Sounds like you had a really lovely weekend. Busy...Sounds like you had a really lovely weekend. Busy, but nice =) Your sister's birthday party sounds like it went really well. And the fair - too bad about all of the rain. I'm impressed you soldiered on, especially E who played in the rain. Your truffles look really good - I would have bought some for sure.<br />And your jam! It looks so professional! Very nicely done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-47230142657671927592016-10-26T22:26:11.845+11:002016-10-26T22:26:11.845+11:00There was rhubarb cooking in the house here too al...There was rhubarb cooking in the house here too although this was more baking but I have so much leftover I should do a jam too!Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18704097338444706882016-10-26T04:28:03.641+11:002016-10-26T04:28:03.641+11:00It sounds like challenging weather but as if you e...It sounds like challenging weather but as if you enjoyed yourselves nonetheless. Sylvia's hair in the top photo is very colourful and the tiered cake is beautiful!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29542763142583743612016-10-25T08:17:28.507+11:002016-10-25T08:17:28.507+11:00those poor hay bales look so glum! Your jam looks ...those poor hay bales look so glum! Your jam looks lovely though! The rain was pretty bad earlier on when my husband was handing out how to vote cards. Sounds like you had quite a full on weekend, hope you got some relaxing in afterwards!Veganopouloushttp://www.veganopoulous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18811838055327670212016-10-25T04:31:51.443+11:002016-10-25T04:31:51.443+11:00That jam is such a wonderful colour and the flavou...That jam is such a wonderful colour and the flavour combo sounds amazing. What a lovely fun and foodie filled day. The birthday cake looks beautifulKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.com