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Located among ancient trading routes and rich with botanical resources, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands has attracted traders, adventurers and pirates, from all over the world throughout its history. Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups, and each region is home to distinctive cuisines and flavours, many of which can be traced back through an exciting history with influences from both east and west. The country’s soil and climate support a number of agricultural crops, with rice being Indonesia’s most important staple food. Dated back as early as 2300 B.C, rice normally accompanies every meal and is often the main ingredient for desserts and beverages.
Kesty and Muljono Pringgoharjono moved back to Sydney, Muljono’s home town, in January 2018, after international postings in five countries in 19 years. Kesty, who loves rice and never failed to take her rice cooker wherever she lived, co-authored a cultural travel book, The Centhini Story, The Javanese Journey of Life (https://www.amazon.com/Centhini-Story-Javanese-Journey-original/dp/9812329757) and a cook book, Selamat Makan (Bon Appetite in Indonesian) which was shortlisted for the prestigious Gourmand Book Award in 2016 under the Culinary Travel category. (http://www.cookbookfair.com/index.php/gourmand-awards/winners-2016/cookbooks-and-food-culture-shortlist-2016)
DATE: Tuesday 11 September 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Neutral Bay 2089
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – [email protected]
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 September 2018. Limited numbers so please RSVP early.
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – street parking is available in Raymond and surrounding streets.
Bus Transport – buses depart regularly from Wynyard Station, Carrington Street Stand B. Alight at Neutral Bay Junction, Military Road (near Oaks Hotel). It’s a 10 min downhill walk.
