Cinnamon Braised Lamb Shanks

by Peter G on September 2, 2010

in Greek Food,Recipes

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braised lamb shanks cooked in Bessemer

Mention the word “Bessemer” to any Greek (or Italian!) and you will immediately see their faces light up!  It’s true…I’m not kidding.
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Lemon and Date Scones

by Peter G on August 26, 2010

in Recipes

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lemon and date scones

For this “Photo Friday” I wanted to cover the magic of Polaroid cameras and include a recipe that I shot on one.  I’m a lover of instant film and the effects it creates.  It almost feels like you are stepping back in time when you are using this beast.  Although film can be a little expensive Read more…

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“Pop-up” restaurant @ Wellington on A Plate

August 24, 2010 Places

“We’re going to a pop up restaurant tonight” it was explained. “Oooh! This should be interesting” I said all excited.

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Cauliflower Soup

August 22, 2010 Recipes

I just realised that in my three and half years of blogging, I have never featured a recipe for cauliflower on Souvlaki For The Soul!  Shock!  Horror!  It’s a vegetable I have not really experimented with much over the years.  It’s not that I

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Photo Friday-Hong Kong

August 19, 2010 Personal

I missed the last Photo Friday feature because I was away in Wellington, New Zealand.  Today I wanted to feature a few snaps I took on a recent visit to Hong Kong.  There are not enough words to cover what I

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Wellington on a Plate-New Zealand

August 17, 2010 Places

I’m ashamed to admit that in all the time I’ve been travelling to New Zealand, I had never been to Wellington.  I may be a little late to the party but I think I certainly made up for it with my recent visit there.  Myself and three other food bloggers made our way “across the [...]

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Photo Friday-time for a quick break!

August 5, 2010 Personal

These past few weeks have been hectic-but in a good way!  I find that it’s important to take a break sometimes-sit down, enjoy a “cuppa” and gather my thoughts!  Then head off and do it all again!  Enjoy the weekend everyone…see you next week with some travel stories.

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Potato Doughnuts with a Rosewater Icing

August 3, 2010 Recipes

Yesterday I featured Mowie with his refreshing blackberry and ginger granita and today I’m thrilled to be  over at Mowie’s blog

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Guest Post by Mowielicious: Blackberry and Ginger Granita

August 2, 2010 Recipes

I was at blogger’s dinner a few months ago when someone mentioned Mowie. Everyone’s eyes lit up and the conversation centered around his gorgeous photography and wonderful kitchen creations. What’s not to love? He bakes. He styles. And he does it all with such beauty and finesse. I have often found myself

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Photo Friday-Cheers!

July 29, 2010 Personal

It’s been a very cool winter (and bitterly cold for our standards).  I crave the warming sun as I casually sip a cocktail…these are the images

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