Foods of Australia (A Taste of Culture Series)

by Barbara Sheen

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737748123
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/23/2010
Series:	Taste of Culture Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Nature's Bounty 4

Chapter 2 Casual Living 17

Chapter 3 Delicious Snacks 29

Chapter 4 Foods for Holidays and Celebrations 41

Metric Conversions 52

Notes 53

Glossary 55

For Further Exploration 57

Index 59

Picture Credits 63

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

Review: Foods of Australia "These titles offer easy, delicious recipes and insights into the cultures that produced them. Each volume is well researched, and culture and food go hand-in-hand. Each title ends with a metric conversion chart and extensive chapter notes. Clear, large full-color photographs spice up the texts. The language is inviting and not overly challenging, and each book could be used for reports on culture as well for cooking...will be appreciated in most libraries."—School Library Journal, May 2008

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