March 2010

Heirloom Tomato Salad

by Peter G March 23, 2010 Greek Food

Another mission accomplished. I found heirloom tomatoes here in Sydney! Finally! (The closest I’ve come to heirloom tomatoes was finding these kumatoes early last year). I fell in love with these fruit when I first tried them in San Francisco

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Chickpea “Flatbreads” with Pork Souvlaki

by Peter G March 18, 2010 Greek Food

Unlike my previous recipe for souvlaki (which you’ll have to buy this book to find out how to make it) this one utilises pork. Pork is the traditional meat used to make souvlaki, that you find in Greece. Personally, I prefer lamb but this is just as good. It’s all good! Back in January,

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Braised Okra

by Peter G March 16, 2010 Greek Food

Today I’m adding another dish to my stable of Greek recipes. Braised okra or “bamies” as we say in Greek (pronounced bum-yes) is a wonderful, tasty vegetarian dish. Truth be told, I was never a fan of okra. Especially, whilst growing up. I know it seems like I keep on repeating myself about particular foods, but I learnt

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Lentil Soup-”Fakes”

by Peter G March 12, 2010 Greek Food

I love lentils! I’m thinking of getting that printed on a t-shirt and telling the whole world. Ok. Maybe that’s a little over the top but what’s not to love about this legume? It’s healthy, full of fibre and definitely fills

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Carrot and Dill Mash

by Peter G March 10, 2010 Recipes

Just when I thought the weather had cooled down we get another batch of ugly humidity here in Sydney! I made this carrot and dill mash recently when I was experimenting for an autumn dinner party. I sometimes get tired of serving the usual

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Win A Masterclass with Tetsuya Wakuda

by Peter G March 8, 2010 Reviews

Me and Testuya Wakuda. Or “Tets” as he is affectionately known. How’s that for a combination in the kitchen?!! Ok, that’s partly true. I did get the chance to recently attend a masterclass and a 10 course degustation dinner in his newly designed masterkitchen by Electrolux at his restaurant here in Sydney. And dear readers I am giving you the chance to do

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