Mother’s Day out!
Posted: May 4, 2016 Filed under: Family, General, Traditions Leave a comment
Our Mothers… The most selfless person in all our lives – always by our sides through every moment, good and bad. As they say, a mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.
If you’re looking for something just that little bit special and out of the norm to do with your mum and the family, why not check out one of the below ideas!
The Mothers Day Classic
This Mothers Day, I’ll be running the Mothers Day Classic with my family. Walk or run to raise funds for breast cancer research. Find out more here! In Sydney, it’ll be run at The Domain and Parramatta Park.
An afternoon at High Tea
Take your mum to High Tea – The Victoria Room in Darlinghurst is one of my favourite places to spend the afternoon with tea, a glass of bubbles and delicious small treats!
Sunday morning at Yum Cha
And whilst we’re on the topic of food, why not head to your local Yum Cha late Sunday morning. My personal go-to place is Zilver in Haymarket.
You can also head outdoors, pack a picnic and set out to of Sydney to Kiama’s blowhole, or at the hidden gem that is Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden tucked in at Lavender Bay. For more of a full day out, check out Belgenny Farm in South Camden where you can also wonder through the various food and market stools, check out the old historic buildings or even book a seat at their gourmet buffet lunch.
Whatever you end up doing, make sure you don’t leave it to the last minute – be organised and make reservations if needed! And of course, Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers out there!
The history of the bun
Posted: March 22, 2016 Filed under: easter, From the Kitchen, General, Traditions Leave a comment
It seems that every year, the deliciously sweet & sticky hot cross bun, hits the supermarket shelves earlier and earlier, with some even going on sale from New Years Day!
Well, if you think that the controversy around this is bureaucracy gone a little mad, then maybe we should consider this. … In 1592 Queen Elizabeth I put a ban on the making of hot cross buns outside Good Friday and Christmas – that means that for 363 days a year, you could not make, sell or even eat the sweet morsels!
And if you were found with them, they were confiscated and given to the poor. Whilst it may seem a little strict, maybe she was onto something here!
So as you eat your hot cross buns this weekend, spare a thought for those back in 1592, and enjoy that sweet handful of sugar & spice just a little more! And should you miraculously have any spare after the long weekend – then why not turn them into a warm and gooey Bread & Butter Pudding!
Trying your hand at making them yourself this weekend? Why not share your creations with us on Instagram – tag @Katering so we can check them out!
I spoke to Andrew Connole from Sonoma Bakery this week – they have been named in the top 10 for Sydney’s best hot cross buns, so he was the perfect person to fill me in on what it takes to make the perfect one! To listen to our chat and this week’s episode of Weddings, Parties, Celebrations, click here.
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