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Beyond all the trends : Torres Strait Islands foods, past, present and future
journal contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Margaret Anderson, Bronwyn FredericksBronwyn Fredericks, Donna BrienDonna BrienWhile trends are cyclical, Indigenous perspectives offer continuity to life’s pathways. One of the current trends is the increasing culinary interest in Indigenous Australian foods, not just in restaurants, but also in home kitchens. This is a recent trend despite Indigenous foods being nutritious and wholesome, and sustaining Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Home Economics can support, foster and affirm Indigenous foods both within this current mainstream trend and in the future in life sustaining ways. In order to do so, Home Economics needs to ensure it is prepared, and skilled, with the appropriate knowledge and regard for Indigenous ingredients, foods and foodways. This paper will focus on Torres Strait Islander foods from the Torres Strait and from mainland Australia. It will showcase Torres Strait foods is the past, present and the future. Some of what is presented here is part of a research case study, which involves a literature review, data collection, and photography. In documenting the history of Torres Strait Island food and foodways, the traditions and customs will be kept alive for future generations, and beyond any trends or fashions.
Funding
Category 2 - Other Public Sector Grants Category
History
Volume
21Issue
2Start Page
28End Page
32Number of Pages
5ISSN
1322-9974Location
ACTPublisher
Home Economics Institute of AustraliaLanguage
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
Cultural Warning
This research output may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. We apologize for any distress that may occur.External Author Affiliations
Learning and Teaching Education Research Centre (LTERC); School of Education and the Arts (2013- );Era Eligible
- Yes