1) http://education.theage.com.au/cmspage.php?intid=135&intversion=29
2) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/australian-meat-pie-recipe/index.html
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiYWHnDjYZc
Australians take their meat pies seriously. The first article touches upon what a meat pie actually consists of, saying that the Australia New Zealand Food Authority states that the law requires a meat pie to consist of at least 25% meat. Yes, apparently there is a law on meat pies. In regard to Kyla’s article about the tax on candy and obesity in America, as it turns out Australia are also struggling with a problem of obesity. Similar to the United States, those who watch more TV have a higher risk of becoming obese due to advertisements of food and in Australia particularly potato chips, meat pies and soft drinks. Instead of tax, the Public Health Association in Australia are suggesting for restrictions on food advertising directed at children as well as greater information on labels of frozen foods such as meat pies. Although there is controversy surrounding the beloved Australian meat pie, I think that it is absolutely necessary for our group to try this symbolic food of Australian culture. The second link is a Food Network recipe for a meat pie as well as a tutorial youtube video for those who want to give this recipe a shot!
- Shermin Lakha
The debate over meat pies is so serious that federal Senators are speaking out over them. The controversy is over some manufacturers claiming that their meat pies are Australian-made, even if the actual meat came from a different country. Apparently if a few steps in the meat pie process occur in Australia, then they can still get the Australian-made logo.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.news.com.au/national/law-to-save-australian-meat-pies-drafted-by-politicians/story-e6frfkvr-1225792986139