All The Best!

by Peter G on December 21, 2009 · 42 comments · Personal

I just wanted to wish everyone all the best for the holiday season. Thank you again to everyone who passes by here. This year I was inspired to look at Christmas from a dark/light perspective. Borrowing on holiday traditions from around the world I shot these images as a sort of Xmas tribute. There’s a bit of eggnog. Some fruit mince pies and a plum pudding with a brandy custard! Keep cooking and keep eating…

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Peter G is a passionate foodie of Greek descent. You'll often find him traveling, cooking and photographing all his exploits in the kitchen.

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1 Peter December 21, 2009 at 2:50 pm: Pete, the feeling is mutual. Have a Merry Christmas, health & happiness in the New Year!
2 Trissa December 21, 2009 at 2:50 pm: All the best to you too Peter! Your first picture is absolutely stunning! You can really capture the “mood” that you were trying to portray. When I saw the pic I could not help but sigh… I just read on Helen’s blog about the food styling – what fun it must have been!
3 Rosa December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

Cheers,

Rosa
4 Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary December 21, 2009 at 3:08 pm: It’s been a pleasure reading your blog and see your beautiful photos. You inspire me to take better pictures. Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday. Lisa
5 Simone van den Berg December 21, 2009 at 4:43 pm: Wonderful, wonderful shots Peter! And how good that all looks… Especially that plum pudding is just mouthwatering… Can we find the recipe somewhere?
6 MPG December 21, 2009 at 4:44 pm: Same to you Peter! Have a great time & I am sure you’ll eat many good things these shots are drop dead gorgeous – light, color, compostion & styling…just love it all!
7 bellini valli December 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm: Thanks for all the beauty you have shared through your photos throughout the seasons Peter. Have a wonderful holiday with family and friends.
8 Christie @ Fig&Cherry December 21, 2009 at 8:08 pm: Love the cherries on the pudding (but I’m biased towards cherries!).

Merry Xmas Peter, hoping to finally meet you in 2010
9 elly December 21, 2009 at 11:08 pm: Beautiful pics, Peter. I want to eat it all. Have a great Christmas!
10 History of Greek Food December 22, 2009 at 2:43 am: Very happy Christmas, Peter!
11 maria v December 22, 2009 at 7:24 am: there’s something special about that pudding – we never ate it in nz, yet here i am craving some! i have always been a fruit sweet person rather than a greek syrup-steeped fan… delicious photography as usual
12 Carolyn December 22, 2009 at 8:22 am: Have a wonderful Christmas, and a safe New Year.
13 Ivy December 22, 2009 at 8:31 am: Have a Merry Christmas Peter and all your photos are so beautiful.
14 Angela@spinachtiger December 22, 2009 at 9:55 am: The “all white” picture captured my heart. White is my favorite color and I know as an artist that might sound odd. While I love pops of color, when I see an all white combination, I feel like my heart senses get activated. I think what I love most about your site is that it’s not that you are just a good cook or a good photographer….you have a way of unleashing a part of your soul onto the page. You told me “you tell your story with pictures.” I agree and you do it better than just about anyone. There is a sense of “peace, security and sharing” in your photos.I look forward to all my visits next year.
15 Sunflowers8 December 22, 2009 at 10:08 am: Buone Feste Peter, è sempre un piacere leggerti!
Sonia
16 Simon December 22, 2009 at 10:20 am: Whoa boy! Would love to be at that Christmas dinner

T’was a pleasure to finally meet the man behind these wonderful photos (and your secret behind them)
17 Kitchen Butterfly December 22, 2009 at 11:02 am: Fantastic photos……Even make me long for Christmas pudding….which I’ve sort of gone off!!!!!!!! Thanks and have a blessed season and a glorious New Year!
18 Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen December 22, 2009 at 11:06 am: Happy Holiday Peter! Your spread of light/dark looks delicious!
19 Ben December 22, 2009 at 11:07 am: Amazing pictures as usual, Peter. Have a wonderful Holiday season with your loved ones.

Hugs!
20 Soma December 22, 2009 at 3:20 pm: Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! have a great year ahead.
21 Frances December 23, 2009 at 5:03 am: Fantastic lighting & detail n that 1st picture. Yum.
22 Thorsten December 23, 2009 at 6:10 am: Great lloking food. As Simone already said it, the plum pudding looks tempting. Great shots. I like the plum pudding shot with all the dark colors giving the feeling of a very rich plum pudding for me.
Merry christmas Peter and a wonderful new year.
23 Maria December 23, 2009 at 9:24 am: Gorgeous as always Peter! Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
24 nithya praveen December 23, 2009 at 11:00 am: Wow i am love with this blog.You have a fantastic blog…each n every picture is mindblowing.Merry christmas to u…..n i jes cant stop drooling over at the pics:)
25 Kate/Kajal December 23, 2009 at 3:15 pm: Stunning pictures Peter, cant decide which one i like more … actually i love them all ! Wishing you all the best life can offer in the coming year and hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
XOXO
26 Hélène December 24, 2009 at 2:32 pm: Beautiful shot! Merry Christmas!
27 Helen December 24, 2009 at 2:41 pm: Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you Peter! Looking forward to many more inspiring posts and pictures from you!
28 Sylvia December 25, 2009 at 10:13 am: I am glad to stop by here Your blog is amazing and you are a very talent people , your photos are the best.
Merry Christmas for you and family
29 Sarka December 25, 2009 at 7:55 pm: Your photos are always stunning! I wish you a very happy 2010 full love, laughter and light!
30 billy@atablefortwo December 27, 2009 at 8:20 am: Happy holidays Peter! Hope you had a feastful holiday in Melbourne and still keeping that perfect waistline of yours! See you in 2010!
31 Julius December 27, 2009 at 5:02 pm: Great blog!

Julius
from Occasional Baker
32 Christie @ Fig&Cherry December 27, 2009 at 5:16 pm: Merry Xmas Peter! Fingers crossed we can hang out in 2010
33 Karin Bevemyr December 28, 2009 at 6:14 am: Love your photos, they are so beautiful!!
34 Lori Lynn December 29, 2009 at 12:26 pm: Oh your photos are spectacular!
Wishing you a delectable New Year!
Lori Lynn
35 deana@lostpastremembered December 30, 2009 at 9:38 am: Trissa advised to come and visit this site…boy am I glad I did..gorgeous photos…hope to visit often… Happy New Year!!
36 The Purple Foodie December 30, 2009 at 12:54 pm: Gorgeous photos! Wish you a wonderful 2010 ahead!
37 Julia @ Mélanger December 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm: I fear I have come late to learning of you and your blog. But better late than never as my mother would say. What inspiring photography. I am so looking forward to reading your blog in 2010!
38 Wizzythestick December 30, 2009 at 5:18 pm: I have only just discovered your blog by way of Trissa. It is stunning. I look forward to stopping by here in the New Year. All the best
39 matt December 31, 2009 at 12:42 am: WOW, fantastic shots, and all the best to you too! LOVE the bubbles in the glass of the first picture, and the overall tone and composition of all three. fantastic mate.
40 shirley@kokken69 December 31, 2009 at 10:38 pm: I am glad to have found your blog while I was reading Trissa’s latest article. Indeed, the photos are stunning. I look forward to the day I would graduate from my compact Canon to a proper DSLR. The eggnog looks really good as do the pudding and pies…
41 MaryMoh January 2, 2010 at 5:01 pm: Awesome pictures…gorgeous desserts! Love your blog!