tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post4755963899558005435..comments2024-03-27T06:40:14.595+00:00Comments on Bite-sized thoughts: What I've enjoyed this month: April 2012Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-9141061122547417022012-05-03T01:09:39.981+01:002012-05-03T01:09:39.981+01:00Thank you Brydie :) It really was a powerful docum...Thank you Brydie :) It really was a powerful documentary - I feel lucky to have been able to realise the choices out there. And I'm so glad for your sake you were able to have such a positive experience with your latest little one.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-20328897568894847792012-05-02T12:08:29.598+01:002012-05-02T12:08:29.598+01:00Kari I'm really pleased you got something out ...Kari I'm really pleased you got something out the film, and please don't feel any guilt. Instead you are the perfect person to be watching it as you don't have any kids, and if you decide to have them then you will know more of your choices available. <br />As for your carrots, glad you found some girl :-)Brydiehttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-44088303268434719642012-05-02T01:45:15.701+01:002012-05-02T01:45:15.701+01:00Thanks Sarah :) It took me so long to find purple ...Thanks Sarah :) It took me so long to find purple carrots so I hope you can have more luck than I did...I think farmers markets and the like are usually the best bet?Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-16736714288315827262012-05-02T01:44:28.490+01:002012-05-02T01:44:28.490+01:00Aww, thanks - it is :)Aww, thanks - it is :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-12820576482982677432012-05-02T01:44:01.753+01:002012-05-02T01:44:01.753+01:00Thanks Meg - it was a pretty amazing month, all up...Thanks Meg - it was a pretty amazing month, all up! And purple carrots are definitely my new favourite vegetable :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-91043775282124577612012-05-02T01:42:59.640+01:002012-05-02T01:42:59.640+01:00Thank you! And I hope you find some - it is a very...Thank you! And I hope you find some - it is a very versatile milk and easy to tolerate if you don't like dairy.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-9973261751424242302012-05-02T00:05:44.114+01:002012-05-02T00:05:44.114+01:00Congratulations on your engagement! That's lov...Congratulations on your engagement! That's lovely to hear :) also, purple carrots?! Where can I find some?!Sarah Lienardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530979476207036892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-64509230016041612252012-05-01T15:50:38.115+01:002012-05-01T15:50:38.115+01:00those things all definitely sound enjoyable :) esp...those things all definitely sound enjoyable :) especially the engagement part...still so exciting!!!!Life After Swimminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00441585760263851045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-56976129907213302762012-05-01T13:09:34.600+01:002012-05-01T13:09:34.600+01:00Oh my gosh, purple carrots?! How fun! Sounds like ...Oh my gosh, purple carrots?! How fun! Sounds like a great month, Congrats on your engagement!Meg O @watchmegorunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578457264702590988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-39594875514763816142012-05-01T10:54:08.168+01:002012-05-01T10:54:08.168+01:00Congrats on your engagement! I am interested in t...Congrats on your engagement! I am interested in trying almond milk - a friend of mine can't speak highly enough of it.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-48644885558383047452012-05-01T10:49:06.722+01:002012-05-01T10:49:06.722+01:00I only found it 2 weeks ago, so I wouldn't fee...I only found it 2 weeks ago, so I wouldn't feel too badly! It was one of those things that completely threw me, having always thought of it as such an American, never-to-make-it-to-Australia brand.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-85877869594521328982012-05-01T10:16:28.523+01:002012-05-01T10:16:28.523+01:00I'll have to look out for this almond milk! I ...I'll have to look out for this almond milk! I wasn't aware that this brand was available in Australia, I'm really behind the times...Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-13407489260798223352012-05-01T10:08:16.292+01:002012-05-01T10:08:16.292+01:00Amusingly, the first time I tried it, I actually d...Amusingly, the first time I tried it, I actually didn't like it much :P I think I'd made it such a great thing in my mind, the reality didn't live up to expectations. What I like about it now is it doesn't make things taste 'milky' - it's nice and neutral and thus perfect for smoothies and the like :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-31856627076794189582012-05-01T10:07:29.856+01:002012-05-01T10:07:29.856+01:00I added avocado to a chocolate frozen banana puddi...I added avocado to a chocolate frozen banana pudding type thing last night, and it was pretty amazing! I've yet to use it in smoothie form but I may just have to try it.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-50113868288312482392012-05-01T10:06:59.240+01:002012-05-01T10:06:59.240+01:00Hehe, enjoy, if you have one!Hehe, enjoy, if you have one!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-32576579855040066902012-05-01T10:06:48.573+01:002012-05-01T10:06:48.573+01:00Thank you :) And I hope your May improves - April ...Thank you :) And I hope your May improves - April was definitely less than stellar, as you say.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-32808535373352617662012-05-01T10:06:04.430+01:002012-05-01T10:06:04.430+01:00It is definitely my new favourite milk!It is definitely my new favourite milk!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-79222129809224882242012-05-01T10:05:40.156+01:002012-05-01T10:05:40.156+01:00Yes, I think the engagement is going to be high on...Yes, I think the engagement is going to be high on my events list for many a month to come :) And I'm glad I'm not alone in purple carrot excitement - such a small thing, but so lovely!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-82325002453894094792012-05-01T10:04:40.247+01:002012-05-01T10:04:40.247+01:00Oops. I misread your post and honestly thought you...Oops. I misread your post and honestly thought you had the unsweetened one. I'm sorry? :P<br /><br />Thank you, too, for the smoothie tips! I make them so haphazardly that I need advice from a regular like you. I did remember your success with pineapple (not that I was able to transfer that to using any...) but have never used frozen strawberries. Next time!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-76699687193530508692012-05-01T10:03:20.842+01:002012-05-01T10:03:20.842+01:00You had a massive month - even without the almond ...You had a massive month - even without the almond milk! Perhaps that can help you out in May? :) More seriously, congratulations again on your April, that was a lot of exciting things.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-63757989070669508132012-05-01T10:02:12.148+01:002012-05-01T10:02:12.148+01:00The So Good one only appeared here a few months ag...The So Good one only appeared here a few months ago too...I actually never ended up trying it because I was so annoyed it didn't have calcium! Hopefully this one can reach you so you can compare...or if nothing else, Sanitarium will start adding calcium to keep up :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-33216426754675014272012-05-01T10:00:42.757+01:002012-05-01T10:00:42.757+01:00I loved them in muesli bars so I imagine they'...I loved them in muesli bars so I imagine they'd work well in muesli too. The website I linked to ships Australia wide I think, if you do decide to pursue it.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-89748598314061020772012-05-01T10:00:11.116+01:002012-05-01T10:00:11.116+01:00I definitely hope the job challenges quieten down....I definitely hope the job challenges quieten down. And yes, coffee in smoothies is a great thing!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-41853083083284414952012-05-01T09:59:13.543+01:002012-05-01T09:59:13.543+01:00I LOVE purple carrots! & I'm yet to try al...I LOVE purple carrots! & I'm yet to try almond milk, it's killing me I so want to!!<br />Heidi xoHeidi - Apples Under My Bedhttp://applesundermybed.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-53225030832577332272012-05-01T09:57:02.282+01:002012-05-01T09:57:02.282+01:00I didn't realise how sweet other milks were un...I didn't realise how sweet other milks were until using this consistently for a while. There is a detectable difference! I suspect it would suit savoury dishes like white sauce better; hopefully you can try some and see how you (and Sylvia!) find it.<br /><br />I am beyond thrilled that I can buy cellophane-free purple carrots :) It was doing horrible things to my conscious, buying them that way!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.com