Harmony Day 21 March is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. www.harmony.gov.au One of the great things about this nation is that everyone here is a migrant, or from a migrant…
Ginger is my father’s favourite flavour; especially when it comes to cake and chocolate. With that in mind I found this recipe years ago in my old Women’s Weekly cookbook: Best Recipes from the Weekly and have made it often since. It uses only six ingredients, and there is no beating required. It looks good,…
I own a lot of cookbooks. So, I’m not really looking to add to the collection. The exception to this was when I was gifted a wonderful cookbook by my housemate two years ago. Titled, “Baking: a commonsense guide”, it is a wonderful assortment of recipes and advice on how to get those recipes right. There…
It’s no secret; I am a big fan of baking cakes and desserts. It’s my first choice of activity when I have a few spare hours. In that pursuit, therefore, I have collected a number of websites in my ‘favourites’ list, which I visit regularly, to read their stories and collect their recipes. This week…
Living in an international community means that sometimes one has to explain and illustrate one’s own culture for the benefit and education of others! To that end, therefore, I volunteered to make Lamingtons. These fundraiser favourites are one of only a handful of dishes that Australia can claim as their own; part of an authentic…