Cold comfort

A 'pink blancmange' created from resin by artist Janet Tavener, on the table at Rouse Hill House

A 'pink blancmange' created from resin by artist Janet Tavener, on the dining table at Rouse Hill House. Photo Scott Hill © Sydney Living Musuems

With the temperature dipping out at Rouse Hill we’re all rugging up and have started lighting the fire in the mornings to take the chill out of the office. Which naturally brings us to a discussion about ice, and a strawberry blancmange for dessert! Continue reading

Over the hills and far away

Making damper

Making damper. Photo Jacqui Newling © Sydney Living Museums

Eat your history hits the road! We’ve been working with regional Councils to bring extra flavour to country festivals, cultural organisations and community events. I had the great pleasure to be in Nundle, in New South Wales’ New England region, on the Easter weekend, bringing heirloom recipes and forgotten favourites back on the menu during their Go for gold Chinese Easter festival! And this week I’m heading to Orange for their Villages of the heart project. Continue reading