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Zucchini Bread

by Peter G Recipes

Do you have some sort of plan when you head out to do grocery shopping?  I like to think I do but a lot of the time i find myself distracted and end up buying things “I’d like to try” ($13 bags of Iranian fairy floss anyone?…ahem).  Other times

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Karydopita-Walnut Cake

by Peter G Greek Food

I love Greek food.  (of course!)  I especially have a soft spot for Greek sweets and cakes.  I love how a lot of Greek sweet treats are drenched in a sugar syrup that will have you visiting your dentist as soon as they are consumed.  I love how a lot of  Greek sweets and cakes feature nuts as a central ingredient.  And I especially love how cinnamon gets incorporated into many [...]

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Pan de Leche

by Peter G Recipes

Do you ever wake up in the morning and find your thoughts are immediately consumed with food?  I know I do!  Usually it’s a bowl of muesli or porridge for breakfast but lately I’ve been springing out of bed and baking up a storm.  Nothing too elaborate mind you!  Considering my body clock is all over the place, early mornings for me can be anywhere from 4-6 a.m.  It was [...]

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Lemon and Date Scones

by Peter G Recipes

For this “Photo Friday” I wanted to cover the magic of Polaroid cameras and include a recipe that I shot on one.  I’m a lover of instant film and the effects it creates.  It almost feels like you are stepping back in time when you are using this beast.  Although film can be a little expensive

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Potato Doughnuts with a Rosewater Icing

by Peter G Recipes

Yesterday I featured Mowie with his refreshing blackberry and ginger granita and today I’m thrilled to be  over at Mowie’s blog

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