Pakistani cooking demonstration, 25th August

On the Menu: Lamb Curry and Roti

Our chef for the day Mona cooked traditional lamb curry and roti (flat Indian bread), which she skillfully explained how to prepare, step-by-step. However, Mona also explained that we can also put all the ingredients for the lamb curry into a pot or slow cooker, cover it with a lid and leave it for an hour to cook.

It was really fascinating to watch her explain to all the participants about her passion for the food. The smell of the curry was so wonderful and made my mouth water!

All the participants shared the delicious meal together afterwards while Mona sat and watched us eat, as she's fasting for Ramadan*.

*(During the month of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, Muslims must refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk. It is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, humility and submissiveness to God. Source: Wikipedia)

-Seng

NEXT COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Thursday, 1st September—Marlene will be making some Middle Eastern food for us at Zillmere Community Centre. If you're interested in coming along to this free demonstration, please call 0451 794 929 or email talk2nmc(at)gmail.com to book your place.

Spring in the garden

Hi everyone,

I visited the Banyo Community Garden this morning with Bryan, who is interested in becoming a volunteer with us. It was such a nice surprise to see that our orchard area is ready for planting our favourite fruit trees.

With last week's rain, all the greens including carrots, tomatoes, parsley, sweet basil, sweet potatoes, mints and lettuces are looking so lovely and healthy and are ready to be harvested.

If you are in the area please pop in and check it out. The garden is at the end of Earnshaw College’s sports ground which is on Earnshaw Road, Banyo.

If you would like to join us for the Spring Working Bee or to find out more information about the Garden, please call us on 0451 794 929 or email talk2nmc(at)gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

-Seng

Lao cooking demonstration, 6th August 2011

We had a lovely morning at the Sandgate PCYC Community Garden—the cooking went really well. 19 adults and three children attended, and Councillor for Deagon Ward Victoria Newton was also there to sample the cooking. Everybody enjoyed the session, though a few people had some trouble finding the garden.

The food was enjoyed by everyone as some of them haven't had Lao food before, especially the green paw paw salad and coconut rice.

The Community Garden was a great setting for the cooking demonstration. A few people asked for more cooking sessions in the garden.

Our next 'Culinary Delights' cooking demonstration will be at Zillmere Community Centre on Thursday 25th August, 2011, from 10am-12pm.

For more information please contact us by phone or txt on 0451 794 929, or email talk2nmc(at)gmail.com

Dates for 'Culinary Delights' Cooking Demonstrations *updated*

-Seng

Cooking demonstration dates *update*

The cooking demonstration for the 18th of August, 2011, has been changed. Please find the updated information in the link below:

Dates for 'Culinary Delights' Cooking Demonstrations *updated*


‎NEXT: 'Culinary Delights' Zimbabwean cooking demonstration:
Thursday 18th August, 2011. For details, click on the flyer below.

Einbunpin 2011 wrap-up

What a Festival that was yesterday—great day— stacks of people and quite a

deal of interest in our work.

Thanks to those who came down and helped out. We made a small profit from the day, including some generous donations. Part of the aim was the promotion of NMC, and this festival certainly gives us more of an idea on how to organise for future events.

Our next stall will be at Earnshaw College at the end of October,

and we now have an event coordinator to help put it together.