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“Ladenia”-with Heirloom Tomatoes

April 7, 2010 Greek Food

I hope everyone had a great Easter.  Sorry for the lack of posts but my computer died recently and whilst it’s being repaired, I have been using a friend’s borrowed laptop.  It doesn’t always want to work with WordPress but I’m making sure it does today.  I want to continue where I left off recently [...]

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Crumpets For Breakfast

September 3, 2009 Recipes

I find myself becoming more and more of a breakfast person as I get older.  Don’t get me wrong, I always eat something in the morning but these days I make a little extra effort to fuel my body for the days activities.  Funnily enough, I can’t stay loyal to one brand of cereal long [...]

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“Tsoureki Style” Hot Cross Buns

April 15, 2009 Recipes

I’ve been really busy these last few weeks that I almost forgot that Greek Easter was approaching this coming Sunday.  Yes, “real life” tends to get like that sometimes.  As my family is spread all over the place, I plan on taking it easy for the forthcoming celebrations.  I wish I had more time to [...]

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Adventures With an Earth Oven

August 12, 2008 Recipes

I was visiting my brother and his family in my hometown of Melbourne last week and had the chance to stay with them for a few days.  They live on the outskirts of the city and pretty much try to maintain a self sustaining lifestyle.  They grow everything in their back garden.  Broccoli, garlic, herbs, [...]

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Pretzels

May 18, 2008 Recipes

Soft, chewy and oh so good! Continuing in my “breads of the world” series, LOL…I think that has a nice ring to it, I present the pretzel. I’m talking about the big, soft chewy kind. Not those crunchy miniscule bar snacks you might enjoy at he local pub with a beer. I fell in love [...]

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Naan Bread

May 15, 2008 Recipes

So easy to make… Continuing in my “breads of the world” series..ok..I made that part up, I wanted to feature a simple no yeast bread that can really be enjoyed at any time. Many are familiar with naan bread as an accompaniment to Indian food. It has a perfect softness that allows you to tear [...]

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Let’s Break Bread…Olive Flatbread

May 13, 2008 Recipes

Plump Kalamata olives with herbs Call me “King of The Carbs!”. That’s right. If there is one simple pleasure I cannot live without it has to be bread. Whether it be a sourdough with its crusty exterior and sour like taste, a good golden brioche from Germany or Australia’s very own “damper” . I’m a [...]

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