Occasions

Chinese New Year

23 Jan, 2012
Kung Hei Fatt Choy! The start of the lunar New Year is the biggest festival in the Chinese calendar. That calls for a big Chinese-Australian banquet – with heaps of lucky dishes.
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Eve of the Epiphany

6 Jan, 2012
As we begin to wind down from the Christmas feasting period, the Italians, in true Italian style...   More

Robbie Burns Day

25 Jan, 2012
There are many jokes about the Scots, kilts and Robbie Burns Night. Some say Burns Night, a tradi...   More

Australia Day

26 Jan, 2012
In backyards and parks across the country, the ‘Aussie barbie’ has too often featured overcoo...   More

Pancake Day

21 Feb, 2012
Shrove Tuesday is the time to get out the frypan and start flipping. The 40-day Ch...   More

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Featured Food & Recipes

Hot Tips

Best mashed potato

For the perfect mash boil or steam floury potatoes until tender. Drain and cover with a clean tea towel to dry out. Meanwhile warm cream or milk and butter gently in a small saucepan. Peel away potato skin and press through a potato mill into a clean pot. Beat in milk mixture.

Glossary

Sago

A starch made from the pith of the sago palm, used to make puddings.

 
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