tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post3606896529235315071..comments2024-03-10T10:33:39.273-07:00Comments on Travel by Stove: Recipes from AustraliaBecki Robinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-64207072347879554932015-10-14T12:54:15.142-07:002015-10-14T12:54:15.142-07:00Ah, yes, the debate between New Zealanders and Aus...Ah, yes, the debate between New Zealanders and Australians is particularly vicious over this and I've received more than a few messages from folks on both sides claiming that their country is the true originator of pavlova. <br /><br />I do want to point out that my goal is not to nail down the precise origins of any recipe I use but only to cook recipes that are traditional parts of the cuisine. Note that a recipe that comes from somewhere else can and often does become "traditional" in its non-native country. I did a bao for American Samoa, for example, which is a dish that originated in China and has been adopted by the Samoans. So the argument about the origins of pavlova is actually irrelevant here because it's not my goal to verify the origins of every recipe I use--I don't have that kind of time, and for very old recipes it would be next to impossible, anyway. My only goal is to cook food that one might eat when visiting a restaurant or someone's home in any given country, and I'm fairly sure you can find pavlova on the menu all over Australia. <br /><br />Hopefully that will help tame some of the outrage. :)Becki Robinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-14975084106935484962015-08-27T09:05:42.882-07:002015-08-27T09:05:42.882-07:00Ah, the great Australian dessert that's actual...Ah, the great Australian dessert that's actually from New Zealand. It was named after the famous ballet dancer Anna Pavlova after one of her tours here. Its creation has been a war waged between Australia and NZ for years that has yet to abate. It was thought to have originated in Australia in 1935 till earlier version penned in 1926 was found and thus, for now New Zealand is the grand creator of the cake. (Although, who really cares when we can just eat it and delight in sweet sweet goodness)nightpigeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574503280849340861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-34516741409229860402012-08-10T06:40:14.662-07:002012-08-10T06:40:14.662-07:00Hi Becki, forgot to say that of course you're ...Hi Becki, forgot to say that of course you're right, you make a dip in the middle of the meringue circle, not a hole! I put ungreased baking paper (what I call greaseproof paper, 'cos I'm a Brit) on a flat pizza pan, and cook the meringue on that. Even if it cracks, I've not had trouble turning it, so don't worry!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681650319865858150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-79157133391107254492012-08-09T10:19:27.959-07:002012-08-09T10:19:27.959-07:00Hi Lyn, thanks! I'm glad to hear that I got th...Hi Lyn, thanks! I'm glad to hear that I got the pavlova right ... it was certainly tasty even though it did look a bit odd. Next time I'll try flipping it over though that does sound a bit tricky!Becki Robinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-53181827732058487672012-08-09T05:49:27.439-07:002012-08-09T05:49:27.439-07:00Hi, Just found your blog (via food.com), and reall...Hi, Just found your blog (via food.com), and really enjoying reading 'the story so far'. Re. the Pavlova, I make this quite often and yours looked fine to me! Mine quite often cracks, but leaving it in the oven until completely cold limits the damage. Nigella Lawson in 'How to Eat' passes on the tip to turn the meringue base over before piling on the cream and fruit (cue remarks about appropriateness for this Antipodean dish!). Two benefits: if it's cracked it doesn't show so much, and the original top stays crispier, while the cream mingles with the marshmallowy bottom. I reckon it makes a good thing even better.<br />All the best with your culinary journey, LynLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681650319865858150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-86707645414975566032012-04-08T08:38:38.255-07:002012-04-08T08:38:38.255-07:00Actually that was exactly what I was going to do b...Actually that was exactly what I was going to do before I found the kangaroo burger recipe. Once I settled on the kangaroo idea, though, I didn't really want to deviate from the recipe as written (and it was from an Australian source) by adding anything to it. I would like to try an Aussie style beef burger with a fried egg and beets, though, sounds intriguing!Becki Robinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-54966182319551968352012-04-08T01:47:11.163-07:002012-04-08T01:47:11.163-07:00Now mate if you are going to make a "fair din...Now mate if you are going to make a "fair dinkum" OZ hamburger, you need to add to your [toasted and buttered] buns:<br /><br />1. Sliced up lettuce<br />2. Sliced tomato<br />3. Sliced beetroot [canned is cool]<br />4. Tomato sauce [not ketchup]<br /><br />Grilled, bacon, egg and pineapple are optional extras.<br /><br />Ian C. Purdie - Sydney, AustraliaIan C. Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854812135535937875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-66178549814837931812012-03-11T21:04:28.247-07:002012-03-11T21:04:28.247-07:00BHSK: Thanks so much for the kind words! Australia...BHSK: Thanks so much for the kind words! Australia was one of my favorite entries, it was a great challenge.Becki Robinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-73242910727658808802011-12-25T14:11:34.102-08:002011-12-25T14:11:34.102-08:00It's unusual to see kangaroo on a menu, but no...It's unusual to see kangaroo on a menu, but not completely strange. I'd equate it to something like venison here in the US. I've eaten it in a few restaurants and seen it in butcher shops sometimes, but I'm really surprised to hear about Hungry Jacks serving kangaroo. Must have been some kind of special promotion or something, they definitely usually serve beef.<br /><br />Sounds like your pav came our perfectly! You're right about the dip versus the ring though: you want to have the base under the whole thing. Glad I could provide some inspiration for this, the meal sounds great and your blog is awesome!heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794841470825527027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-14978663610364359732011-12-22T17:52:51.688-08:002011-12-22T17:52:51.688-08:00Wow, I had the idea from Heath that even in Austra...Wow, I had the idea from Heath that even in Australia kangaroo isn't widely eaten. I wonder if it was just something they were trying out or if you can still get kangaroo burgers there? It is really gamey so I can't imagine eating it in a fast food burger ( I thought it really needed to chutney).<br /><br />I did consider a lamb recipe or two but Martin really isn't a huge fan of lamb, so I try not to torture him with it too much. Thanks for reading Shelley!!Becki Robinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297315758886641877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867670219440554340.post-16630297448419883992011-12-22T11:15:50.761-08:002011-12-22T11:15:50.761-08:00So funny that Kangaroo meat was your choice. Way b...So funny that Kangaroo meat was your choice. Way back in 1988 I went to Australia and at the Hungry Jacks (aka Burger King but since they honor the King and Queen of England they changed the name) They actually had kangaroo burgers instead of beef. And altho I am not usually one for "gamey meats" I wasnt offended by its flavor. Now, we also went to a place called the Wool Shed for an evening of Dinner and dancing. There we learned all about the lamb and how it was a major meat source.... so if you are ever so inclined to "travel by stove back to Australia" you can cook lamb too! (So much easier to find at the local markets here.) It was sun to travel back there with you even if just thru the blog, brought back many good memories! <3 ShelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com