tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post9160514736282946364..comments2024-03-26T20:55:47.726+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Making Playdough - either stovetop or microwaveJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18371214426812373462014-07-27T19:53:29.101+10:002014-07-27T19:53:29.101+10:00Thanks Kate - glad it is working for them - we mak...Thanks Kate - glad it is working for them - we make it from time to time - I was speaking to a friend who have given her recipe to a playgroup and I think she used twice as much salt and interestingly said that not only does the salt preserve but it is also anti bacterialJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22795189106306030222014-07-27T18:30:11.435+10:002014-07-27T18:30:11.435+10:00Have been meaning to tell you that Sylvia's pr...Have been meaning to tell you that Sylvia's preschool are now using your playdough recipe after I introduced them to it :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092193785206077083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83559654653975845232012-10-01T23:25:54.398+10:002012-10-01T23:25:54.398+10:00Thanks Kari - it amused me when we got a jar of pl...Thanks Kari - it amused me when we got a jar of playdough and sylvia was sure my mum had made it. But I agree there is nothing like the feel of soft fresh home made playdoughJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-49447818292711343932012-09-30T03:47:08.024+10:002012-09-30T03:47:08.024+10:00My mother made play dough for me and I have such f...My mother made play dough for me and I have such fond memories of it, both the making and the playing. It makes me sad to see the small sterile jars sold in shops. Homemade is definitely better - and your colours are better too!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74745446650922928382012-09-29T10:18:45.238+10:002012-09-29T10:18:45.238+10:00Thanks Pene - well spotted - have fixed thisThanks Pene - well spotted - have fixed thisJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-38752344617692441692012-09-29T10:18:10.144+10:002012-09-29T10:18:10.144+10:00It is so much fun to play with playdough - and unl...It is so much fun to play with playdough - and unlike icing you don't feel you have to eat it :-)<br /><br />Sylvia is very sad without dolly - we have a new dolly ordered and hope she will bring some comfortJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-55755453183706649892012-09-29T10:15:33.349+10:002012-09-29T10:15:33.349+10:00Thanks chele - I don't know if I ever helped m...Thanks chele - I don't know if I ever helped make playdough as a kid but I remember my mum making it for us. Looking after a room full of kids seems challengingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86066191599601054672012-09-29T10:14:01.451+10:002012-09-29T10:14:01.451+10:00Thanks Kate - good luck with the recipe - I have f...Thanks Kate - good luck with the recipe - I have found that leaving it to cook that little longer (or kneading in a little extra dough) helps if it is too soft. This one has lasted quite well. And I love being able to add all the colours!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24851960078570739262012-09-29T10:12:50.634+10:002012-09-29T10:12:50.634+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - it is a monster - didn't it s...Thanks Cakelaw - it is a monster - didn't it scare you :-) Or maybe an octopus monster :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-90061853789360692902012-09-29T10:11:34.193+10:002012-09-29T10:11:34.193+10:00Thanks Bliss - I was quite pleased with them - and...Thanks Bliss - I was quite pleased with them - and even a little surprised at how bright they areJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79179866886651896262012-09-29T01:13:09.088+10:002012-09-29T01:13:09.088+10:00You wrote "It needs a good stir regularly as ...You wrote "It needs a good stir regularly as it cools around the edges far quicker than in the middle." Don't you mean "cooks around the edges"?Penehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055949280420755227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-47020212765050992692012-09-28T21:46:25.574+10:002012-09-28T21:46:25.574+10:00You could make so many awesome colours too! And I ...You could make so many awesome colours too! And I meant to ask, how is Sylvia coping with not having Dolly around? Is she ok :)Not Quite Nigellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516503190268699785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-44855338418461734322012-09-27T16:13:14.645+10:002012-09-27T16:13:14.645+10:00I have found memories of making playdough as a chi...I have found memories of making playdough as a child, and as an adult when I was looking after a room full of kids! Quick, easy and entertaining. Love how bright the colours are.Chelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939575593242980773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72916928495567184602012-09-27T08:46:07.824+10:002012-09-27T08:46:07.824+10:00I will have to try this recipe for playdough, the ...I will have to try this recipe for playdough, the one we make is a little to soft...love the colours you made! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092193785206077083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5745721699955759272012-09-27T07:50:24.331+10:002012-09-27T07:50:24.331+10:00The octopus is adorable!The octopus is adorable!Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62640892251463652902012-09-27T01:13:32.915+10:002012-09-27T01:13:32.915+10:00Wow, your playdough colors are vibrant. Wow, your playdough colors are vibrant. Bliss Doubtnoreply@blogger.com