Foods of Australia (A Taste of Culture)

Describes the regional cuisine of Australia, including traditional and modern dishes, and provides recipes for such famous Australian meals as toad-in-the-hole, lamingtons, and damper.

one Of The Best Ways To Learn About Other Nations And Other Cultures Is Through Their Food. Each Book In The A Taste Of Culture Series Explores The Foods, Cooking Traditions, Customs, Eating Habits, And Food Sources Of A Different Country-all Presented Through A Delectable Blend Of Geography, Daily Life, Culture, And History. All Volumes Discuss Ingredients That Form The Staples Of Cooking In A Given Country, The Favorite Dishes, The Snacks And Sweets, The Traditional Holiday Meals, And The Preparations And Traditions Associated With These Foods. Full-color Photographs, Easy-to-follow Recipes, Fascinating Facts, Maps, A Glossary, Bibliography, And Index Enhance Each Book.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about other cultures is through their food. This book takes us to Australia, where the daily fare features beef, lamb, veal, and sausage BBQ and unique varieties of sandwiches. The tradition of drinking tea with biscuits and scones is discussed, as well as popular national treats such as Tim-Tam and ANZAC biscuits, Lamington cakes, and the elegant meringue dessert Pavlova, which some say was invented in Australia. Learn about Australia's culture through foods such as: beef, lamb, veal, and sausage BBQ; tea with biscuits and scones; Tim-Tam and ANZAC biscuits, Lamington cakes, and the elegant meringue dessert Pavlova. Includes easy recipes Nature's bounty Casual living Delicious snacks Foods for holidays and celebrations Notes Glossary For further exploration About the author Sidebars.