August 2007

Biteclub OR You’ll never eat lunch in this town again!

by Peter G August 24, 2007 Bite Club
Thumbnail image for Biteclub OR You’ll never eat lunch in this town again!

Just to let everyone know, the following entry was written by our Founding Father and Biteclub president/organiser Jason. As usual, my travel commitments had me circling the globe and I wasn’t there to enjoy this event. Enjoy Jason’s take on a fun filled, gourmet fest… From the people who brought you Bite Club, we bring you Bite Club Lunch! The inaugural daytime edition of our food and friends fest kicked [...]

Continue…

Penne pasta with meatballs and peas

by Peter G August 15, 2007 Recipes
Thumbnail image for Penne pasta with meatballs and peas

I love pasta in any shape or form. I’ll never forget slurping on my first strands of spaghetti as a child. Of course my taste buds have certainly developed and the types of pasta have changed. But sometimes you just like going back to your roots. This recipe is a hybrid taken form a number of sources over the years. There’s good ol’ penne, which is always in my pantry [...]

Continue…

Feel Like a Friand?

by Peter G August 10, 2007 Recipes
Thumbnail image for Feel Like a Friand?

Lemon Friand These little beauties will excite and delight you. They may not help pay off your mortgage any faster, but you can certainly dream about it as you enjoy one with your tea or coffee. Well, try stopping at just one. Go on I dare ya! They are so moreish and delicious you’ll find yourself saying “I’ll start that diet tomorrow”. For anyone who has never ordered these in [...]

Continue… 2 comments

Yum Cha

by Peter G August 9, 2007 Reviews
Thumbnail image for Yum Cha

You know you want it… Mmmmm…fresh steamed dumplings ready to be devoured! Nothing beats Yum cha for that traditional Cantonese dining experience. There is so much going on! The fast paced action of the dining room floor. Trolleys being pushed to and fro. Everyone trying to decide on what to order. Bamboo baskets exchanged. Its a hectic environment but I find every bit of it enjoyable. And like most places [...]

Continue… 2 comments

Home Made Pies

by Peter G August 2, 2007 Recipes
Thumbnail image for Home Made Pies

Freshly made pies with tomato sauce It was my turn recently to host Biteclub. Nothing excites me more than preparing a winter feast for 12! I made fresh pies! There were two types on offer. A chicken, leek and vegetable pie made with a silky smooth cream sauce and a robust red wine, beef and mushroom one. I served them with pea mash and some good quality store bought tomato [...]

Continue…