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Wonderful Watermelon Salad

By Peter G • Mar 30th, 2009 • Category: Greek Food, Recipes

This post is probably a few months too late…sort of.  I actually had planned on blogging about this earlier, but I have been on a very busy schedule that I totally forgot about this recipe.  This is a very quick and tasty salad made with watermelon that is at its sweetest.  I actually saw a [...]



Corn Salsa

By Peter G • Mar 14th, 2009 • Category: Recipes

As I walking home the other day, I noticed a mini food market being set up at a nearby park, just around the corner from my place.  I was curious to see what it was all about and had a good “sticky beak” around.  They were selling fresh produce from a nearby farm and whilst [...]



Kumatoes

By Peter G • Feb 19th, 2009 • Category: Recipes

Before I continue with today’s post, I just wanted to say Thanks to the Times for choosing my food blog as one of the Top 50 in the world!  It came as a big surprise when I woke up yesterday morning (I always seem to be asleep during these things!).  Thank you to everyone who [...]



Blackberry Jam

By Peter G • Jan 21st, 2009 • Category: Recipes

Sorry but this is another “summer fruit” post!  I’ve had this in my backlog of recipes and I really wanted to share it with you.  I promise there will be some savoury stuff soon.  What I like about this recipe is how easy and quick it is.  Because I’ve been going mad buying all sorts [...]



Blueberry Pikelets

By Peter G • Jan 17th, 2009 • Category: Recipes

When I woke up this morning I was in the mood for pancakes.  Drizzled with a load of maple syrup and lashings of creamed butter.  Then I remembered I was trying to be “good”.  I played around with the concept and decided to make pikelets.  Pikelets are plumper than pancakes, made using a thick batter.  [...]



Summer in the City

By Peter G • Jan 16th, 2009 • Category: Personal

Phew!  What a busy few weeks it’s been!  I think I’m all “partied out”.  With the summer weather in full swing here in Sydney, it’s been one event after another.  I think I’ve consumed enough canapes to last me a lifetime.  I’ve been enjoying beer and champagne like there’s no tomorrow.  All in moderation of [...]



Summer Galette

By Peter G • Jan 5th, 2009 • Category: Recipes

I hope everyone saw the new year in well.  Mine was a little quiet spent celebrating with friends, eating and drinking a few bottles of champagne.  Sydney put on it’s usual fireworks display spending up to $5 million for the spectacle.  Anyway, I’ve been visiting a few of my regular blogs and been reading a [...]



Spanish Tapas

By Peter G • Dec 28th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

Looking through my mail  the other day, I noticed a large green envelope all the way from Spain.  Nuria, from Spanish Recipes had sent me a batch of Spanish Acorn ham.  The gift was her way of saying thanks for some blog traffic I had sent her way!  I was touched by her wonderful generosity [...]



Prawn Cocktail

By Peter G • Dec 16th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

It’s been nice and warm here in Sydney.  I braved the crazy Christmas crowds yesterday and managed to get the last of my shopping out of the way.  I know it’s a little hard for some people to comprehend but Christmas is a hot time of the year for us!  Santa delivers his presents on [...]



Blueberry Cream Pies and Strawberry Lemonade

By Peter G • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

Best Friend:  Don’t forget the kid’s Xmas party on Sat…remember you said you were going to make something “festive”
Me: Sure..not a problem (hmm…what on earth is she on about?)
Best friend: and don’t overdo the sugar!
Me: Yeah..ok (so I suppose red cordial is out of the question!)
So I find myself committed to helping out at a [...]