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First Fleet, Part 1 continued...
But, over time Australia was found to be a very livable place and people began thier new lives here with their families and this new land was known to be their permenant home. The Europeans not only brought their family over, but their foods and traditions aswell. They changed the way Australians eat even to this day. -
The First Fleet, Part 1
When in Australia's history did the United Kingdom arrive here?
The early settelers first arrived in Australia on the first fleet, 24th of January, 1788. Theu bulk of Europeans continues to arrive here until 1850. At first Australia (Or as it was called then, New Holland) was used to jail convicts as Britian became over crowded and the economy was low. -
First Fleet, Part 2
What new ways of farming did the introduce?
They introduced cattle and sheep farming, domesticating animals for their produce- like chickens. They also introduced hunting rabbits and ducks as a sport. -
First Fleet, Part 3
What ingredients did they introduce?
They brought over Milk, butter, flour and eggs, meat, pastries, vegetables, fruit, jam,. With these ingredients they made traditional recipies such as pies, cakes, pastries and savoury muffins. -
First Fleet, Part 4
What methods of cooking were introduced?
The English roasted (chickens and other meats.), boiled (vegetables), baked (Cakes, muffins, pies, pastries) and poached (eggs). They also brought oven the barbeque, ovens (and the materials to make them), hot plates and the use of fire in a stove-like manner (to heat pots and pans). -
Asian influence, Part 1
The first wave of Chinese Immigration to Australia occurred in the gold rush during the 1850's and 60's. These immigrants brought ingredients and recipes with them such as a range of vegetables , complex carbohydrates, rice, noodles, breads, meats and spices. -
Asian influence, Part 2
Increasing numbers of restaurants serving Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine opened in Australian after our in involvement in the Vietnam war. -
Asian Infuence, Part 3
The following countries make up the Pacific Rim; Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam. -
Asian Influence, Part 4
Flavours from the Pacific Rim became popular in Australia because when Australian's became more aware of their health they wanted smaller and lighter dishes with more proteins and carbohydrates. These Asian meals are quick and effortless to make and suitable for a family. -
Asian Influence, Part 7
People from the Pacific Rim introduced the following cooking methods and tools to Australian kitchens, Bamboo skewers, bamboo steamer, mortar and pestle, wooden spatula, wok chan, ginger grater, Chinese cleaver, rice cooker, stem boat, chargrill, deep-fry, steam, the wok, shallow-fry and stir-fry. -
Asian Influence, Part 5
Some common flavours from the herbs and spices of the Pacific Rim are, Anise, Bamboo shoots, Banana leaves, Bean sprouts, Belacan, Blackbean sauce, Bok Choy, Cardamom, Chillies, cinnamon, Cloves, Coconut, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Fish sauce, Galangal. Ginger, Kaffir lime and leaves, Lemongrass, Mint, Palm sugar, Peanuts, Saffron threads, Turmeric, Tamarind and Tofu. -
Asian Influence, Part 6
Pacific Rim cuisines introduced the following vegetables to Australian Palates, Chinese spinach, broccoli, cabbage, chard, green and white radish, water chestnut and snake beans. -
Italian Migration, Part 1
Ingredients:
When Italians migrated to Australia they brought all their family recipes and ingredients with them. These ingredients included, Eggplant, rice, dairy foods (cheeses), sea foods, a variety of different meats (salami, ham), Balsamic vinegar (used for dressing salads, vegetables etc.), sun-dried foods (Tomatoes, olives, fruit.), sauces and most importantly, pizza and pasta. -
Italian Migration, Part 2
Cooking methods:
Traditional Italian cooking methods are quite distinct from Australia's approach to cooking. In present- day Australia many of us may choose to eat microwaved foods, though even in modern Italy they still choose to eat freshly cooked foods. They do not enjoy the taste of microwaved foods. Like us and other parts of the world, they use the following methods, baking, roasting, grilling, frying, stewing and boiling. They use these ways of cooking for pastas, meats, veggies etc. -
Italian Migration, Part 3
What's changed and kept the same:
In many dishes the rich, indulgent, quality of food has maintained their original taste. In other popular meals Australian's have modernised and added our own culture in it. Foods such as pizza have been influenced by our and other countries. We discovered unique and tasty topping of pizza, e.g. Hawaiian, Capricciosa and Vegetarian. We incorporated different ingredients into their traditional tomato sauce pasta, e.g. Carbonara which contains a lot of cream, baco -
My birthday
My own food choice:As I am from an Italian heritage I was intoduced to Italian foods at a young age. Some of my favourite foods are the Australianised spaghetti with meatballs, homemade pizza and treats. But as Australia is a multi- cultural country I am also open to eating foods from other countries like, Mexican foods (Buritoes, Tacos), Australian meats, pies (meat, sheaperds, potato).
