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Monthly archives: December 2017

Festive treats from The Cook and the Curator archive

21 December 2017 The Cook Leave a comment

Jelly-filled oranges. Photo © James Horan for Sydney Living Museums

If you’re after some last minute inspiration for your festive tables here are a few of our favourite entertaining and edible gift ideas from our recipe archives and Eat your history book. Continue reading →

Let them eat Christmas cake!

14 December 2017 The Cook 1 Comment

Christmas cake from Dolly Youngein's 1912 recipe. Photo © Jacqui Newling for Sydney Living Museums

The once ubiquitous fruit cake, which was available by the slice at the counters of many a tearoom, cafe or corner shop – may become a Christmas-time only indulgence. Continue reading →

Fun and festivity at our Christmas Fare

7 December 2017 The Cook Leave a comment

The Christmas Fare at Hyde Park Barracks Photo © James Horan for Sydney Living Museums

If your year has been as busy as ours and December has suddenly reminded you that Christmas is looming, our annual Christmas Fare at Hyde Park barracks is bound to bring joy, with lots of entertaining and gift giving solutions.  Continue reading →

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