tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post6598809377813167011..comments2023-09-17T17:29:47.931+10:00Comments on I'll be there with a fork: What's in my kitchen... May 2015Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-13563259134484230932015-05-29T14:17:02.995+10:002015-05-29T14:17:02.995+10:00See, there's a whole lot of chopstick rules I ...See, there's a whole lot of chopstick rules I clearly didn't know! Thanks! :) I've seen baby chopsticks in Daiso which are joined at the ends - could be a good way to start? Your Global knives sound lovely and I too can't give sharp gifts without asking for a coin in return. Hope you're all on the mend now! xxxceliahttp://www.figjamandlimecordial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-81910262742198929882015-05-20T09:31:27.716+10:002015-05-20T09:31:27.716+10:00This is true. There are certainly some good charac...This is true. There are certainly some good characters out there. If I can't stop the merchandise, perhaps I should gently guide the buyers of it towards characters I can stand better. Great suggestion!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-57007726142127195792015-05-20T09:30:24.174+10:002015-05-20T09:30:24.174+10:00Sherry, everyone should have at least one good kni...Sherry, everyone should have at least one good knife. I definitely recommend them. I used to love the chocolate part of the kinder surprise... there was never enough of it though!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-58719899517977813742015-05-20T09:29:38.435+10:002015-05-20T09:29:38.435+10:00I know everything should be useful and used, but I...I know everything should be useful and used, but I save some of my nicest things just for photos too! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-67453113603822603052015-05-20T09:29:11.049+10:002015-05-20T09:29:11.049+10:00I've never seen child chopsticks... I must kee...I've never seen child chopsticks... I must keep an eye out as I can imagine they'd be much easier. My grandmother used to be very firm with me when learning to use them... it was a bit the case of use them properly or starve!<br /><br />Mothers in law and merchandise go hand in hand I think. Even when they didn't buy it for their own kids, somehow grandkids are different....Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-87392172454734875992015-05-19T21:55:35.905+10:002015-05-19T21:55:35.905+10:00I have good knives that aren't sharpened enoug...I have good knives that aren't sharpened enough but I have been to friends' places who have more ordinary knives and I notice the difference. I know what you mean about merchandise - I hate it and yet there are some characters I find more deserving as a role model than others and find myself buying more of their stuff. The chopstick etiquette is really helpful as I am not very au fait with it.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-77423694666997347792015-05-19T17:03:01.261+10:002015-05-19T17:03:01.261+10:00i have always wanted to have a global knife. good...i have always wanted to have a global knife. good to hear they are great knives. thanks for the info about chopstick etiquette - good to know! i have to say i love kinder surprises and i am a grown up:) sherry from sherrys pickingshttp://sherryspickings.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-72293137084389133462015-05-17T16:43:39.877+10:002015-05-17T16:43:39.877+10:00Thank you for the chopstick etiquette Lisa. I knew...Thank you for the chopstick etiquette Lisa. I knew a couple of them but majority I had no idea about! I have so many chopsticks too - ones I use to make my dumpling dough, ones to eat with and ones I use as props for my photos. Miss Food Fairyhttp://missfoodfairy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-30821709897875187402015-05-14T12:49:00.757+10:002015-05-14T12:49:00.757+10:00Hi Liz, glad to hear there is hope for my passionf...Hi Liz, glad to hear there is hope for my passionfruit then! :) Mmmm passionfruit slice... Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-64866399819849350672015-05-14T12:48:06.318+10:002015-05-14T12:48:06.318+10:00Savoury passionfruit dishes? I'm intrigued! Mu...Savoury passionfruit dishes? I'm intrigued! Must have a google around. Thanks for stopping by Joanne xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-50989212334848409132015-05-14T12:47:39.227+10:002015-05-14T12:47:39.227+10:00It's very hard to remain staunch when we are ...It's very hard to remain staunch when we are grocery shopping, but I'm sticking to my guns. The rest of her family... not so much :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-72309261104867879242015-05-14T12:47:06.101+10:002015-05-14T12:47:06.101+10:00She was very determined! If I recall correctly, th...She was very determined! If I recall correctly, the novelty quickly wore off and she reverted to hands!<br /><br />Asian stores have fabulous finds. I love some of the crockery I pick up there for amazing prices.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-35892137350655971332015-05-14T12:46:10.157+10:002015-05-14T12:46:10.157+10:00When I first got 'good' knives I was super...When I first got 'good' knives I was super hesitant about using them but I can't imagine not having them anymore. I love when they're freshly sharpened... the biggest test for me is how well they cut a tomato without squishing!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-75281007586284868842015-05-14T12:45:17.518+10:002015-05-14T12:45:17.518+10:00I didn't use to need fancy knives Jan, but now...I didn't use to need fancy knives Jan, but now I've been introduced I don't think there's any turning back! xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790788516788938079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-24240061602560461782015-05-13T00:08:29.137+10:002015-05-13T00:08:29.137+10:00We are the same with merchandise for our boys, unf...We are the same with merchandise for our boys, unfortunately my mother in law isn't! After very visit I go through things and send it to Goodwill. I can't stand dust collectors or toys all over the place. Your daughter looks adorable trying to use chopsticks. Our boys like it at restaurants when they have the "child" chopsticks rubber banded at the top so they can use them easier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345457498157004060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-842479508090710852015-05-11T17:08:01.432+10:002015-05-11T17:08:01.432+10:00We do the same thing when someone "gifts"...We do the same thing when someone "gifts" us knives in our family... :) last year all of the passionfruit fell of my vine and they ripened very well. I did use most of them making passionfruit slice and passionfruit butter :)<br />Liz xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379560769376413575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-70735130675531553422015-05-11T14:17:30.367+10:002015-05-11T14:17:30.367+10:00So sorry about the damages from the flood to Brisb...So sorry about the damages from the flood to Brisbane residents! Your passionfruit does look delightful and love using it in savory dishes too! Your little one is cutie!<br />Thanks for this month's IMK view!Joanne T Fergusonhttp://whatsonthelist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-71136882523321502362015-05-09T20:35:17.397+10:002015-05-09T20:35:17.397+10:00Love those Hello Kitty habitats, they're adora...Love those Hello Kitty habitats, they're adorable. But kudos on your stance not to let it be too much about the merchandise. I don't have kids, but can still applaud this approach! Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-24856496978953635032015-05-08T06:52:44.122+10:002015-05-08T06:52:44.122+10:00I love the Kiwi knives I get at the Asian Supermar...I love the Kiwi knives I get at the Asian Supermarket, range between $3.00 & $12.00 and they outdo all of the 'very' expensive ones I used to have. Thanks for the etiquette tips, nice to know. I hope Ellie managed to get some dumpling on that stick, she looks very determined!Around The Mulberry Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540281921823255310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-10748051212225953572015-05-08T01:25:06.276+10:002015-05-08T01:25:06.276+10:00We have that Global knife too :D We just have that...We have that Global knife too :D We just have that one but like you, I love it. My husband introduced me to the brand (and good knives more generally) and it does make a huge difference to chopping. Ours needs sharpening though.<br /><br />I'm glad you came through the storms ok and fingers crossed the passionfruit ripen for you.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596696576928109096.post-24591844227778072122015-05-07T19:57:07.528+10:002015-05-07T19:57:07.528+10:00I'll take the knives from your kitchen Lisa - ...I'll take the knives from your kitchen Lisa - how fantastic!! Cheers, Jan xJan (a gluttonous wife)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04980538485559579650noreply@blogger.com