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Monthly archives: September 2018

What a difference a day makes

27 September 2018 The Cook Leave a comment

Haricot mutton, a 19th century classic. Photo Jacqui Newling © Sydney Living Museums

Looking for a quintessential 19th-century meaty stew for a recent Colonial gastronomy program, ‘Butcher, baker, candlestick maker’ held at Susannah Place Museum and The Big Dig site in Sydney’s Rocks, we decided on the traditional ‘Haricot Mutton’. Continue reading →

Mourning food

12 September 2018 The Cook Leave a comment

Funeral shortbread 'cakes' Photo © James Horan (detail) for Sydney Living Museums

Cake seems synonymous with parties and celebration – for birthdays, weddings, in fact, quite a pleasure and a treat.  We have fairy cakes, angel cakes, red velvet… but what about funeral cakes?  Continue reading →

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The Cook and the Curator, brought to you by Sydney Living Museums and part of the Eat Your History project, invites you to explore our food heritage. Read more »

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