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aboriginal bush tucker
The aboriginals ate their own food in the bush. This was plants, animals.Bush food (bush tucker) was introduced to the australian diet very late to the establishment of Australia, -
Rum Rebellion
During this time rum in australia was used as a form of currency. It also clouded peoples judgements cause they were drunk. -
english tea
Tea was bought by the british. We still have have english tea today. It is very popular! -
mutton
Mutton was used alot on the goldfields. It was a form of preserved meat. -
chinese came to australia (mass)
When the chinese came to Australia, we gained many oriental dishes. Some of these dishes include peking duck, dumplings and fried rice. When travelling to Australia, they bought some of their traditional ingredients, some of these are: shittake mushrooms, daikon and bok choy. Some of their skills that they introduced us to was stir frying and steaming in a bamboo container. -
lamingtons in australia
Lamingtons actually originated in France, but they changed different components of this recipe to go with Australian cuisine. They are now considered a national dish of our country! -
Greece migration to Australia
The greek and also the europeans were important to the establishment of Australia. The greeks bought along with them fantastic fish dishes. Some of their favourite ingredients are fish, lemon, olives and olive oil. Australia's food scene changed when these people shared their dishes, techniques and ingredients. -
Ice cream cone
The ice cream cone invention travelled to australia in 1904. It provided us with something cool to have during a hot day. -
vegemite invented
Vegemite is a yeast product. It is sweet in flavour and has been on many commercials. For example: the happy little vegemites -
Pavlova invented
Pavlova was named after a russian dancer called 'anna pavlova'. It was believed to be named after her because of her tour to either NZ or Aus in 1920. In this recipe: egg whites, vinegar and sugar is used. On top it is sprinkled with cream and fruit. -
Italian migration
Ingredients coming to Australia: tomato, basil, prosciutto, parsley,eggplant. Some recipes include: calzone, pizza. Skills of pasta making, preserving and drying foods. -
milk was pasteurized
Milk was previously straight from the cow and not thinned. In the 1970's the milk was put through a special machine that got rid of the impurities. Milk has a layer of fat on top and pasteurization means that that layer of fat is moved away and goes thinner. -
Mcdonalds first opened
McDonald's is a fast food chain. This food chain has been in Australia for a very long time. McDonald's specializa in burgers,fries and many other varieties of food. -
Elysia Pozzebon
My family has a deep knowledge of food and food brings us together. My family background is italian, so when I am at home I cook many pasta and vegetable dishes. I cook lots myself and often try many different dessert recipes.