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Fish Pie

by Peter G Recipes

Mashed potatoes. Is there anyone that doesn’t like them? The mere sighting of this word on a menu can bring instant ”comfort” to an individual’s ear. Where would ”bangers” be without their mash? (a bit like Cagney without Lacey!). You wouldn’t dream of serving up a hearty meatloaf and NOT enjoying it with a side of mashed potatoes. Today though, I wanted to veer off the traditional path and showcase [...]

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The best Getaway. Ever.

by Peter G Places

The rolling hills of the South Coast here in NSW have seductive powers. Couldn’t you just stare at that view forever? Lush, green pastures. Stunning, sunlit valleys. Mother Nature at her finest. Perfect for a getaway don’t you think? And get away is exactly what I did recently. A group of us were back at ”Redleaf”-that gorgeous property I managed to stay at a few years ago. And if the [...]

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Anzac Biscuits Recipe

by Peter G Recipes

April 25th marks ANZAC Day here in Australia and New Zealand. If you’re reading this from overseas and you’re not familiar with the term, the word is an acronym. It stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It’s Australia’s day of commemoration. Traditionally, it honours the lives of soldiers who fought in the First World War. But in recent times, it has also taken on to remember the men [...]

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How to make Barbecued Ribs in the oven

by Peter G Recipes

When the fire alarm went off, I knew I had gone too far. I’m sure you’ve had a ”perfect” idea only to find out later that perhaps some things should never be attempted. Let’s back track. I like living in my ”small-ish” inner city pad.  But hate the fact that the balcony is enclosed. Just before the recent blog dramas, I decided to make barbecued ribs.

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Blog shut down, Fillo Pastry and Masterchef…a mixed post

by Peter G Personal

Last time I left you, I was extolling the virtues of red wine. I called it my ”saviour”. If only it could save me from the nightmare that ensued.  Right after that post, the blog was shut down by my previous evil hosts due to ”server overload”. I’d been having a good week stats wise. One of my recipes had been ”pinned” (I honestly cannot keep up with the amount [...]

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