Happy New Year!

by Peter G on December 31, 2009

in Personal

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No rants.  No public speeches.  No resolutions.  Just a simple Thank You!    As I get older, I learn to be grateful for what I have.  Enjoy your celebrations and Happy 2010!

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All The Best!

by Peter G on December 21, 2009

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I just wanted to wish everyone all the best for the holiday season.  Thank you again to everyone who passes by here.  This year I was inspired to look at Christmas from a dark/light perspective.  Read more…

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The BloggerAid Cook Book

December 17, 2009 Personal

Well it finally arrived!  Along with my usual monthly subscriptions I found a book that will hopefully set out to change a few lives. After placing my order a few weeks ago I finally received the BloggerAid Cook Book.  Wow!  The end result is as

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Melomakarona “Stars”

December 15, 2009 Greek Food

The baking is continuing!  (Truth be told I made these about a week ago and distributed them at a friend’s Xmas party).  Melomakarona are a festive biscuit or cookie made usually around Christmas and New Year.  However, I have seen them be prepared for namedays, birthdays and

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Shortbread Christmas Trees

December 13, 2009 Greek Food

I’m always looking at ways to “shake things up”.  Especially when it comes to traditional Greek recipes. I love adding my own spin on things and this is exactly what I have done with these festive Christmas cookies. I’ve taken the kourabiethes recipe I made last year and changed them a little by shaping them [...]

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Chorizo Stuffed Spatchcocks with a Zesty Potato Salad

December 12, 2009 Recipes

The “Merry Season” is upon us.  Only two weeks left now before we get to overindulge for one day and then go ahead and repeat it all the next day!  Yes, I’m talking about Christmas.  This year I plan on spending it with family but I will be holding a pre Xmas

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Cooking a Whole Baby Barramundi

December 5, 2009 Recipes

When it comes to seafood, it’s definitely a weakness with me.  And I don’t mean eating it!  I’m actually talking about cooking it!  Yes, it’s an area that I require more practice in.  Fish wasn’t a common dish for me when growing up.  I suppose it

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Kohlrabi and Greens Pie

December 2, 2009 Recipes

Where would we be without “pita”?  In this instance I refer to pita as meaning a Greek pie.  Pites (plural) in Greece come in many shapes and forms and are very much dictated by regionality, ingredients and local customs.   Anyone (you know…those people who proclaim themselves as “experts”and suffer from delusions of grandeur…especially on [...]

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Tomato Pilaf

November 30, 2009 Greek Food

When I was in San Francisco recently for the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival, I managed to have a quick bite with Angela from Spinach Tiger.  Over dinner she explained she would be hosting an event

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Asparagus with Feta Cheese

November 28, 2009 Recipes

This dish is another one of those I had stored in my drafts folder before the recent dramas took place on my website.  I definitely enjoy asparagus but sometimes I feel it needs a little lift.   I enjoy it even more when it is in season during

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