tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post2098802147103731763..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: {Recipe} 30 Chic Days – The Fourth Series: Day 13Fiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-58555599828338554422016-06-24T11:04:47.190+12:002016-06-24T11:04:47.190+12:00Lara, thanks for your bliss ball details. Macadam...Lara, thanks for your bliss ball details. Macadamias aren't as inexpensive here, but they are so delicious. It's good to know you can make bliss balls without a food processor, go the mallet!<br /><br />I will do a post of my winter outerwear. It's pretty temperate in Auckland but I do have outerwear, even if I don't wear it as often as when I lived in colder areas of New Zealand.<br /><br />Swapna, thanks so much for your comment. I love your version of a traditional Indian recipe, it sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Stephanie, Marcona almond marketing must still be making its way to New Zealand because I haven't heard of them yet. We're still in the Medjool wave ;)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-71416880563410617742016-06-22T23:21:41.485+12:002016-06-22T23:21:41.485+12:00"Or is the first rule of Medjool Club that yo..."Or is the first rule of Medjool Club that you don't talk about Medjool Club?"......so funny!!!!!!! I feel this way about marcona almonds. I just don't get it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-20424120206277955752016-06-22T20:27:26.368+12:002016-06-22T20:27:26.368+12:00Hi Fiona,
I don't comment often but love you...Hi Fiona, <br /><br />I don't comment often but love your blog and now follow you on FB as well! Your bliss ball looks so yummy. I have made bliss balls with only toasted walnuts and dates before and also, almonds, dried figs and cranberry version. Here is a tweaked version of traditional Indian recipe that's made in winter usually. I have been making them almost every week since past two weeks! Quantities are approx. 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup coconut flakes, 2 cups sesame seeds, half to 3/4 cup molasses and 1/2 cup powdered jaggery (you could sub dark brown sugar or use more molasses if jaggery isn't available), 4-5 peeled cardamom seeds - optional. Lightly dry roast peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut flakes separately. Mix all the ingredients and grind till smooth and sticky. Roll into balls. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159550608616124405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-53464242181270227842016-06-22T19:17:35.245+12:002016-06-22T19:17:35.245+12:00I, too, make a version of bliss balls but use maca...I, too, make a version of bliss balls but use macadamias and almonds as the base (I don't have a food processor so put the nuts in a plastic bag and hammer them severely with a kitchen mallet. Great for stress relief) and add diced dried apricots and diced dates, tahini, honey or agave syrup ..... and I can't recall what else. Seniors moment ..... Oh I have been known to add some whey protein powder (GF) if I have some in the kitchen or if the mix is too soft and the balls don't form. I once bought little pink polka dot cardboard containers from a $2 shop and put several balls in each box for my friends and they were delighted.<br /><br />You could also use peanuts (cheaper) but as I am prone to cold sores (good old herpes virus I) my naturopath has steered me away from peanuts - and sadly also peanut butter - as the lysine in peanuts can intensify breakouts. Macadamias are affordable in NSW anyway.<br /><br />Fiona - I am curious as to whether you wear coats, scarves, beanies, berets, etc given your cooler climate. If so, would you indulge us by including them in your descriptions of daily outfits :)Laranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-86559208130796563352016-06-21T09:50:53.587+12:002016-06-21T09:50:53.587+12:00Skye, I've not heard of bahri dates, but I'...Skye, I've not heard of bahri dates, but I'm going to try and find them to try. Thanks!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34324443735684297942016-06-21T09:10:26.726+12:002016-06-21T09:10:26.726+12:00If you want melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch heaven...If you want melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch heaven,try bahri dates. They're grown in Thermal, California where the current temperature is 124F!<br />~skyeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34360126234311325312016-06-21T07:15:38.082+12:002016-06-21T07:15:38.082+12:00Lisa, yes, they are vegan, I hadn't realised t...Lisa, yes, they are vegan, I hadn't realised that! And they'd totally be suitable for younger ones to make.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-64849185135534872092016-06-21T07:13:12.802+12:002016-06-21T07:13:12.802+12:00They sound so delicious, thank you for posting the...They sound so delicious, thank you for posting the recipe, I'm always looking for something yummy to make for my 16 year old daughter who is vegan and something easy for my 13 year old to make as she loves experimenting in the kitchen, this is a win-win for all of us! :)<br />Lisa S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-61318522511031262372016-06-21T07:08:59.045+12:002016-06-21T07:08:59.045+12:00Sharlynn, my pleasure, I'm glad you are enjoyi...Sharlynn, my pleasure, I'm glad you are enjoying my posts. I will be going to visit Chocolate Covered Katie, thanks the tip.<br /><br />Patricia, yum, these look amazing! I love anything lemony. Thank you.<br /><br />Hostess, they'd be nice to serve guests when you're having a hot drink.<br /><br />Ratnamurti, yay for you. You've got to follow your feelings in such matters!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-29458579432333328512016-06-21T06:51:59.667+12:002016-06-21T06:51:59.667+12:00I love the fact that you are using this 30 days to...I love the fact that you are using this 30 days to shake things up....which I have ended up doing.ratnamurtinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-86406601678118338352016-06-21T03:34:26.072+12:002016-06-21T03:34:26.072+12:00Thank you for sharing your recipe! There is a cof...Thank you for sharing your recipe! There is a coffee shop in our cook street village that makes something similar and I often treat myself to one...now I will be able to make yours I love the name too! hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-58340560573077682942016-06-20T23:39:42.398+12:002016-06-20T23:39:42.398+12:00Hi Fiona, my recipe is for Lemon Energy Balls and ...Hi Fiona, my recipe is for Lemon Energy Balls and I got it from the blog The Lean Green Bean. <br /><br />1 cup dates, pitted and chopped<br />1 cup almonds<br />1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (I do a mixture of pumpkin and sunflower)<br />2 tbs chia seeds<br />Zest and juice of a medium lemon<br />1/2 tsp vanilla<br /><br />I guess the chia seeds add quite a bit more protein. I usually get about 15 balls. I keep them in the freezer and take one with me to the gym for right after a workout. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-21395904547675208152016-06-20T23:38:11.902+12:002016-06-20T23:38:11.902+12:00Chocolate Covered Katie also has some yummy-soundi...Chocolate Covered Katie also has some yummy-sounding recipes for Bliss Balls on her blog. Thanks for doing this 30 day series; I look forward to reading your posts as I savor my morning coffee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142362166054138442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-1326052966391387762016-06-20T22:11:04.043+12:002016-06-20T22:11:04.043+12:00Haha, that is funny Cal. The least I can do is giv...Haha, that is funny Cal. The least I can do is give you the name 😂 I wonder if it really just good marketing???Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-81070087307954207102016-06-20T21:45:15.546+12:002016-06-20T21:45:15.546+12:00I think I like the name bliss balls more than prot...I think I like the name bliss balls more than protein balls so I'm going with that name from now on haha. I'm also going to try your recipe as that also sounds delicious.<br />Your comment about the difference between dates is so true. <br />I've never really thought about why medjool dates seem to be so revered & expensive. There probably is no good reason apart from better marketing at some stage ☺Calhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707389131080919357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-6587204373591915012016-06-20T21:23:33.509+12:002016-06-20T21:23:33.509+12:00My pleasure, Memee, and I'm SO glad you're...My pleasure, Memee, and I'm SO glad you're enjoying the book!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-16189319749271583522016-06-20T21:20:59.237+12:002016-06-20T21:20:59.237+12:00Thank you for sharing the recipes; I have been wan...Thank you for sharing the recipes; I have been wanting to make them since you first mentioned them. Your newest book continues to delight me.Memeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289321337007514445noreply@blogger.com