January 2010

Fresco De Piña y Arroz-Chilled Pineapple and Rice drink

by Peter G January 25, 2010 Recipes
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We’re off to Nicaragua this week.  I’m meeting Joan from Foodalogue there on the next stop of our virtual culinary tour dubbed as “South of the Border“.  It’s been great fun so far and very rewarding and I can highly recommend you join us!  Nicaragua is the largest country

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Panfried Pork Loin with Yemista

by Peter G January 24, 2010 Recipes
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Australian food bloggers are finally being recognised!  The other night,  I had the pleasure of attending the  launch of the very first Australian Food Blog Award category at La Mint restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney.  This is a real breakthrough for food bloggers.  The award is being included  by the Australian Association of Food Professionals and is officially sponsored

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El Atol de Elote-A taste of El Salvador

by Peter G January 18, 2010 Recipes
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We’re off to El Salvador this week!  Joan from Foodalogue is hosting her Culinary Tour that takes us “South of The Border“.  Head on over there and join us in this virtual culinary feast.  This week proved quite challenging as I was running out of time but I still managed to come up with something sweet and delicious.  El Salvador literally

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Prawn Tacos with a Kohlrabi Slaw

by Peter G January 10, 2010 Recipes
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“Hola!”…we’re going to Mexico!  Beautiful Mexico with its wonderful Margaritas, tacos and tortillas. The lovely Joan from Foodalogue is hosting her annual “culinary tour around the world” and she’s inviting us to join her on this 13 week extravaganza.  The theme this time is

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Greek Yoghurt and Berry “Pops”

by Peter G January 9, 2010 Recipes
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Ok. It’s hot. Bloody hot!   “Ζεστη” as we say in Greek.  (And I’m sweating like a mad Greek!)  I want something that will cool me down and calm me down.  It’s fierce out there!  And it will be the same tomorrow apparently.

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The Four Seasons Resort-Koh Samui-Pt 2

by Peter G January 6, 2010 Places
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In this post I wanted to highlight the food  and drinks we enjoyed whilst we stayed at The Four Seasons.  A sort of general “overview”.  It really helps when you travel with like minded people as everyone was willing to try bits of everything!  For research of course!   One of my friends felt hungry before dinner

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The Four Seasons Resort-Koh Samui

by Peter G January 3, 2010 Places
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My first post for 2010 will be about something I did last year.  I had this planned for a few months ago but after all the “technical” difficulties I experienced I thought best to wait till the new year.  Back in September when I vacationed in Koh Samui, I was also very privileged to stay at

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