tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post7579095900552438423..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Y is for Yuca - A to Z Challenge 2015Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27460793880329031522015-05-04T23:02:01.026-04:002015-05-04T23:02:01.026-04:00Love 'em Ivy but don't often get the chanc...Love 'em Ivy but don't often get the chance to eat them sadly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27633093890263204172015-05-04T22:00:04.034-04:002015-05-04T22:00:04.034-04:00I haven't seen them in years. Actually, I even...I haven't seen them in years. Actually, I even forgot about them until I read your post. Now I'm on the hunt for dragon fruit.<br /><br />I tried my first organic medjool date yesterday. Holy cow, so good. Up until now, I've only eaten the dried ones.<br /><br />Do you like dates?The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-35269985599001123192015-05-03T14:48:14.713-04:002015-05-03T14:48:14.713-04:00Interesting Ivy, never come across it.Interesting Ivy, never come across it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-8254413197950588502015-05-03T14:47:46.182-04:002015-05-03T14:47:46.182-04:00Funny isn't it Hilary? we had it inflicted on ...Funny isn't it Hilary? we had it inflicted on us in our school days and most have never liked it since. I like semolina and rice though. The kernels of peach stones (which I always used to eat) are supposed to have arsenic too.<br /><br />Yes, looks too moreish.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2322557248703452015-05-03T13:52:38.836-04:002015-05-03T13:52:38.836-04:00I used to eat them all the time, because the one m...I used to eat them all the time, because the one market sold great ones. Energizing little treat with long-lasting effects. Loved it.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56548796238691078242015-04-30T11:54:04.444-04:002015-04-30T11:54:04.444-04:00Hi Jo - I'm not keen on frogspawn .. all the o...Hi Jo - I'm not keen on frogspawn .. all the others, especially semolina, I loved .. <br /><br />I think you'd need to have bucket loads of the stuff .. like almonds they've got a touch of arsenic in them .. like pear drops taste sometimes ... <br /><br />I think I'll forego the heavy cake - though the ingredients look deliciously too much ! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38350031935722723392015-04-30T07:57:59.101-04:002015-04-30T07:57:59.101-04:00It is a bit scary Julie, but thousands of British ...It is a bit scary Julie, but thousands of British kids survived tapioca puddings so it can't be that dangerous. I have heard lots of good things about coconut milk too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26658175779726484172015-04-30T07:56:36.213-04:002015-04-30T07:56:36.213-04:00Thanks for your visit PL. Glad you have managed to...Thanks for your visit PL. Glad you have managed to go right through to the end. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-79593369956688784012015-04-30T05:51:50.752-04:002015-04-30T05:51:50.752-04:00The fact that it may contain cyanide is pretty fri...The fact that it may contain cyanide is pretty frightening. The preparation is key. The recipe sounds tasty, and I've heard wonderful things about coconut milk.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-57442347997537147022015-04-30T03:47:32.345-04:002015-04-30T03:47:32.345-04:00That looks delicious! This is the first time I hav...That looks delicious! This is the first time I have visited your blog. It's a great read with some great recipes. I have managed to complete the A to Z Challenge - a miracle! I'm at www.thatspurrfect.blogspot.comPL Keenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960202724610314640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-28997606271444047462015-04-29T22:22:13.151-04:002015-04-29T22:22:13.151-04:00No nor did I Birgit, interesting the things we fin...No nor did I Birgit, interesting the things we find out on A to Z. I wonder how many English cooks, who used to prepare this in particular for us school kids, knew how dangerous it could Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-71999181478284499522015-04-29T21:50:56.904-04:002015-04-29T21:50:56.904-04:00I didn't know where tapioca came from so this ...I didn't know where tapioca came from so this was interesting and that you want to make sure it is prepared the right wayBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76283510891418124612015-04-29T21:47:07.726-04:002015-04-29T21:47:07.726-04:00Hi Penny. I didn't know the difference either ...Hi Penny. I didn't know the difference either until I started researching. As for the recipe, if you check it out it is 12 to 16 servings which means each piece would not have very much sugar at all. I am pawsitive you hadn't thought of that. I do hope your human is getting better. Best wishes to you too Penny, and to Gary of course.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53457556495522186482015-04-29T21:22:06.206-04:002015-04-29T21:22:06.206-04:00Hi human, Jo,
My human had no idea about the two ...Hi human, Jo,<br /><br />My human had no idea about the two different plants. The recipe looks nice. However, my human should stay away from stuff with that much sugar.<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38825730736934253732015-04-29T21:03:50.284-04:002015-04-29T21:03:50.284-04:00Ah but are you talking yucca or yuca. Two differen...Ah but are you talking yucca or yuca. Two different plants.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-36318986185903606112015-04-29T20:12:34.667-04:002015-04-29T20:12:34.667-04:00Yucca,sounds even liiks interesting one. I think i...Yucca,sounds even liiks interesting one. I think its possible to make rope out of it.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-72992501819293982872015-04-29T18:41:53.868-04:002015-04-29T18:41:53.868-04:00We kids all got it forced on us at lunchtime Pinky...We kids all got it forced on us at lunchtime Pinky. It was supposed to be so good for us. I never minded semolina pudding or rice, but tapioca, no way. There are people who enjoy it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25496912486435169652015-04-29T17:08:08.281-04:002015-04-29T17:08:08.281-04:00Frogspawn doesn't sound very appetising. I'...Frogspawn doesn't sound very appetising. I've heard of tapioca pudding but never tried it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-1690314768807929832015-04-29T15:48:53.976-04:002015-04-29T15:48:53.976-04:00Didn't you get it shoved at you for dessert in...Didn't you get it shoved at you for dessert in school Mark, we certainly did.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75803647200351231262015-04-29T15:48:23.936-04:002015-04-29T15:48:23.936-04:00I was a little perplexed at the cyanide. Not reall...I was a little perplexed at the cyanide. Not really frog spawn Alex just looks like it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-13426849799564862922015-04-29T15:47:38.879-04:002015-04-29T15:47:38.879-04:00I thought so, I would love to try it StephanieI thought so, I would love to try it StephanieJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86150047570959912612015-04-29T12:41:22.363-04:002015-04-29T12:41:22.363-04:00Another food item I am glad I didn't eat much ...Another food item I am glad I didn't eat much of as a child :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-138036908802483972015-04-29T12:20:13.943-04:002015-04-29T12:20:13.943-04:00Cyanide? Wow. Not sure I'd want to eat somethi...Cyanide? Wow. Not sure I'd want to eat something that is the spawn of a frog.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56862502769804294352015-04-29T10:08:59.572-04:002015-04-29T10:08:59.572-04:00What a handsome looking cake. Yum!What a handsome looking cake. Yum!Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82588708528171282342015-04-29T09:06:55.082-04:002015-04-29T09:06:55.082-04:00I wouldn't mind trying it but I don't supp...I wouldn't mind trying it but I don't suppose we can get it here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com