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Cake the podcast
by State Library of Queensland
Cake is not just a food, it’s an emotion. From the history of cake to the iconic cakes of our childhood, State Library of Queensland’s Cake the podcast takes you on a sweet journey that connects you to memories, community and family. Learn about the people, the places and the recipes that have influenced our insatiable taste for cake. Join our award-winning host, Kaitlyn Sawrey of Who is Daniel Johns? podcast fame, and tuck into stories about lamingtons, pineapple cake, CWA scones, moon cake, Greek funeral cake, big cakes, celebration cake, and more … wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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QLD on the World Stage
Queensland may be at the bottom of the world, but our cake skills span the globe. At the International Cake Show we meet the car-sized cake maker Daniel Greensill - it took him 6 months working out of his garage. Zumbo’s Just Desserts - internationally famous cake maker Adriano Zumbo speaks to us...
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Culture Through Cake
Through memory, tradition and celebration - cake can help you find home, no matter where you are. In this episode we speak to: Aunty Dale from My Dilly Bag shares how First Nations people have made cakes for thousands of years. Dimitria Athanasas and her daughter Sia share the meaning behind…
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Baking A Difference
Cake isn’t just fun and sprinkles; cake makes a difference. It's a light in dark times bringing people together when they need it most. We speak to: Liz Harfull - author of Tried, Tested and True, who researched over 1000 community cookbooks used for fundraising. Her book includes the very tasty...
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Fried Scones at the Ration Shed
Doing a lot with a little - how the people of Cherbourg fell in love with fried scones and damper, despite the harsh memories of living off rations. We find strength and pride in the community and family through shared food. We meet some of the Aunties of the Many Threads sewing group (Shirley,...
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A Woman’s Place is in the Boardroom
From Australia’s first female company director to the woman-led mill that produced a family dynasty and revolutionised baking with pre-mix recipes, to the mum of four becoming an international cake mogul - we look at how three women of Queensland have shaped and been shaped by cakes. Kate…
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As Queensland as Pineapple Pie
Chances are if you're a Queenslander you're obsessed with pineapple, but how did the original foodie influencer get us to start putting pineapple in our cakes? Featuring: Aunty Dale Chapman of My Dilly Bag talks about growing up in Western Queensland, and her memories of upside-down pineapple…
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The Lamington – A Tropical Success Story?
How the realities of the tropics changed how we cook and may have led to an Australian icon: the Lamington. Jacinta Sutton from the Collections Team at State Library of Queensland dives into the archives to find the characters who changed the way we cook. Featuring: Jacinta Sutton from the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cake is not just a food, it’s an emotion. From the history of cake to the iconic cakes of our childhood, State Library of Queensland’s Cake the podcast takes you on a sweet journey that connects you to memories, community and family. Learn about the people, the places and the recipes that have influenced our insatiable taste for cake. Join our award-winning host, Kaitlyn Sawrey of Who is Daniel Johns? podcast fame, and tuck into stories about lamingtons, pineapple cake, CWA scones, moon cake, Greek funeral cake, big cakes, celebration cake, and more … wherever you get your podcasts.
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State Library of Queensland
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How many episodes does Cake the podcast have?
Cake the podcast currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Cake the podcast about?
Cake is not just a food, it’s an emotion. From the history of cake to the iconic cakes of our childhood, State Library of Queensland’s Cake the podcast takes you on a sweet journey that connects you to memories, community and family. Learn about the people, the places and the recipes that have...
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Cake the podcast has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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