May 2009

Greek Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Poached Prunes

by Peter G May 28, 2009 Recipes
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It’s been a few weeks!  But I’m here today and ready to showcase a wonderful and simple dessert I prepared a little while back.  With all the rain and grey skies present I thought I would cheer up my mood (and my friends) with something “pretty in pink”.   Nothing wrong with admitting you like pink, by the way!  Add some simple flowers to the equation and voila!  Instant cheer.  I’m [...]

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Frittata

by Peter G May 13, 2009 Recipes
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The wonderful, kind and gorgeous Nuria from Spanish Recipes is holding an event titled “BlOg YOur Omelet”.  She’s asking for people to submit their favourite recipes with eggs and this is my entry for it.  I have decided to offer my version of “frittata“.  Well, it’s not really a frittata in the real sense…more like an “eggy” pancake.  It doesn’t have the height and thickness of those wonderful frittatas the [...]

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Spinach and Feta Scrolls

by Peter G May 11, 2009 Greek Food
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At times, even I get bored with spanakopita!  Yes it’s true!  Lately I’ve wanted to get creative with traditional Greek recipes and bring a little “oomph” to them.  So…out with spanakopita (for the time being) and in with the scrolls.  Whilst flicking through the April edition of Delicious magazine I came across a recipe for blue cheese and pecan scrolls.  I immediately loved the whole concept of this and decided [...]

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“Granny Smith”-Natural Food Market

by Peter G May 9, 2009 Reviews
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For those of you who’ve been reading my blog for a while, you all know I love food. The creation of the dish, the visual appeal, the flavour and the glass of wine alongside would have to top my list of food priorities! But I recently met an equally-obsessed foodie friend I’ve not seen in a while to find that his food journey has been in a slightly different direction. [...]

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