tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post6237350669125946218..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Tree, Tarts and PunchJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59898909358809114892008-12-19T21:43:00.000+11:002008-12-19T21:43:00.000+11:00I totally agree about ornaments from overseas. I'v...I totally agree about ornaments from overseas. I've bought lots from overseas as they're unusual and have a nice memory attached to them. Your tree and your tarts and punch look so delightfully Christmassy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-48174715177820120912008-12-19T04:12:00.000+11:002008-12-19T04:12:00.000+11:00Thanks for participating in No Croutons Required a...Thanks for participating in No Croutons Required again this month Johanna! And your punch sounds delicious.Lisa Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596930753946940084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-76580908387892611962008-12-17T22:05:00.000+11:002008-12-17T22:05:00.000+11:00thanks Diva - yes I know I don't have much to comp...thanks Diva - yes I know I don't have much to complain about - but once it gets to 40 degrees I will be wishing for a summer day of 17 :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jenn - the red currants do look gorgeous don't they!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lucy - never thought of red currants in a salad but like the idea - enjoy your christmas in sydney - hope the weather is less fickle there<BR/><BR/>thanks Catherine - 40 degrees on Christmas day is a bit much - hope the weather is kinder to you this year<BR/><BR/>thanks Tanna - yes the decorations do have stories attached to them - it is amazing how many places have christmas decorations among the souvenirs!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-78294205085671479952008-12-17T15:26:00.000+11:002008-12-17T15:26:00.000+11:00Johanna that's a lovely list of travel decorations...Johanna that's a lovely list of travel decorations! The great fun of decorating is remembering all the stories connected with each one.<BR/>Beautiful punch! Like the spicy.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72535231145480355082008-12-17T15:04:00.000+11:002008-12-17T15:04:00.000+11:00We always make a punch up on Christmas day, perhap...We always make a punch up on Christmas day, perhaps I will tweak it a bit this year and hunt down some red currants. <BR/>Perth is a charming 28C today and apparently it should be about 33C on Christmas day (much better than the 40C it was last year!)<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you and your family JohannaSingle White Femalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145303932348678410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34111814939040815802008-12-17T09:33:00.000+11:002008-12-17T09:33:00.000+11:00Beautiful tree! Personally I cannot wait to get ho...Beautiful tree! <BR/><BR/>Personally I cannot wait to get home to Sydney to see my mum's tree all done up. <BR/><BR/>All the rain is doing my head in, but it's the cold that I cannot fathom. Parts of the US are really warm and sticky, I'm told. Parts that really should be snowy right now!<BR/><BR/>Colin Spencer does a salad with lentils, goat's cheese and redcurrants. It is exqisite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37952282572545424942008-12-17T05:34:00.000+11:002008-12-17T05:34:00.000+11:00Your tree looks lovely and I absolutely adore that...Your tree looks lovely and I absolutely adore that punch recipe! What a great use for those red beauties! Happy Holidays Johanna! :)Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77359315729909907592008-12-17T03:50:00.000+11:002008-12-17T03:50:00.000+11:00mmm..loving the picture of those mince pies! a pun...mmm..loving the picture of those mince pies! a punch sounds fabulous right this moment..17dCelsius!! nice one. in england, tt would be a really lucky temperature during the summer. how sad are we? :) xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40514122872925614142008-12-16T22:36:00.000+11:002008-12-16T22:36:00.000+11:00thanks Lysy - I occasionally use surplus fruit in ...thanks Lysy - I occasionally use surplus fruit in smoothies but don't often do punch or cocktails - yes Zinc is ok but still looks a little confused when she looks for her bean bag!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Cindy - yes feels very chilly - and we have zinc shedding white hairs for that snowy look!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ricki - we like drinks with less sweetness than lemonade but it is quite drinkable on occasion - however it just seemed a good way to use the red currants - and yes Zinc has given the tree a few stern looks!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Vegetation - isn't zinc a cutie - and the good thing about the weather is we get to let her out without fear of sunburn - but shame about your summer food last Christmas - am wondering if it will be much warmer this year<BR/><BR/>thanks becstarr - great idea next time I am tempted by red currants I need to remember this dessert - actually it sounds like it would be delish with a good rich chocolate cake!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-44034122826705150392008-12-16T16:36:00.000+11:002008-12-16T16:36:00.000+11:00One of my favourite desserts in the world uses red...One of my favourite desserts in the world uses red currants: Red Fruits Salad (it sounds better in French; <EM>salade aux fruits rouges</EM>.<BR/><BR/>To make it you buy a punnet each of red currants, strawberries and raspberries, sprinkle some sugard over, then gently mix and leave to sit for an hour or two. The sugar combines with the bruised berries to make a lovely sauce over that time.<BR/><BR/>Serve with thin cream. It's a bit expensive to have often, but a beautiful celebration of summer fruits...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655894537589612524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62109108181028882282008-12-16T11:00:00.000+11:002008-12-16T11:00:00.000+11:00Awww Zinc is so adorable! It's been pretty chilly ...Awww Zinc is so adorable! It's been pretty chilly here lately too, although Christmas day last year was gray, overcast and icy cold (I'd made a whole heap of summer food, ugh). <BR/><BR/>The punch looks awesome! Yum!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418079315150652057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74045677086506807012008-12-16T09:27:00.000+11:002008-12-16T09:27:00.000+11:00Great idea for a punch, though I've never thought ...Great idea for a punch, though I've never thought of lemonade as "overly sweet"!! And I love the pic of Zinc looking over at the tree as if it's some kind of interloper on her space! Sounds like a lovely, festive evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75038575884028764952008-12-16T09:14:00.000+11:002008-12-16T09:14:00.000+11:00Isn't it funny that those European Christmas tradi...Isn't it funny that those European Christmas traditions are almost appropriate in Melbourne's weather this year? Buying Christmas decorations as souvenirs on your travels is a great idea!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83188639313588290632008-12-16T07:03:00.000+11:002008-12-16T07:03:00.000+11:00What a good idea for the currants - I never think ...What a good idea for the currants - I never think of punches and cocktails to use up fruit but it sounds rather delicious.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that Zinc has forgiven you for moving her bed. I love the way she's perched on the stereo!Lysyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415024852684873909noreply@blogger.com