Wattleseed to continue our focus on Australian foods this week A wattleseed is the edible, aromatic and nutritious seed that comes from various types of Australian acacia trees. It was invented by Vic Cherikoff in 1984. Wattleseed is roasted before being used in cooking and has a flavour of coffee, hazelnut and cocoa making it […]
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Celebrate the Australia Day with some classic dishes Australia Day is all about celebrating what is great about Australia. Originally the 26th January was the first docking of the first fleet of British convict ships in Sydney and over the years has developed into a day of patriotism and a celebration of the Australian heritage. […]
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Pavlova – the magic of meringue A meringue based dessert with a whipped cream topping; the pavlova is a sweet cake that was invented in the 1920s. Originally named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, Australians and New Zealanders both lay claim to having invented this world-famous dessert. It is said that a chef in Wellington […]
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Shrimp on the Barbie-an Australian stereotype! Whenever people outside of Australia think of Australian stereotypes, the phrase “shrimp on the Barbie” springs to mind. Not only a stereotypical Australian saying, this catchphrase also depicts the Australian people as friendly people who like to engage in social activities such as barbeques. The catchphrase originated from a […]
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Lamington – the traditional Australian sponge cake A lamington is a traditional Australian sponge cake, usually covered in chocolate icing and sprinkled with coconut shavings. They originated in Australia and have since become one of the most traditional desserts from down under. Lamington cakes are small cubes of sponge cake often layered with jam, smothered […]
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