This overview of Australia – its geography, its economy, its culture, and its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by Todd Oster while a Supply Chain Management student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
The name Australia is derived from the Latin word australis, which means southern. Since the early 20th century, Australia has been referred to as Oz. The people of Australia are usually referred to “Aussies.” There are a number of theories of how and where the Anzac Biscuit came about. What is certain about the biscuits is that they came about around 1915 during the First World War.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Australia:
1. It is estimated that human habitation in Australia began around 42,000-48,000 years ago possibly with the migration of people by land bridges or short sea-crossings from modern day Southeast Asia.
2. Australia has a landmass of 7,617,930 square kilometers which is equivalent to 2,941,300 square miles.
3. Australia is surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Ocean and is separated from Asia by the Arafura and Timor seas.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Australia:
1. Australia is the flattest continent, with the oldest least fertile soils in the world.
2. Australia’s north east coast is home to the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, which extends for 2000 kilometers.
3. Australia is commonly known as the Outback because of its mostly dessert and semi-arid land.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three fun facts about Australia:
. The most medals Australia has ever won at an Olympic Games was in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, a total of 58 medals.
2. The average Australian will consume 18 beef cattle and 90 sheep in his or her lifetime.
3. The average Australian will consume 165,000 eggs in his or her lifetime.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact about Australia:
1. In 1838, it was declared illegal to swim at public beaches in Australia during the day. This law was enforced until 1902.
Food Information
Recipe for Anzac Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
– 3/4 cup shredded coconut
– 1 cup plain flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 4 oz butter
– 2 tablespoons golden syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together. Melt syrup and butter together. Mix baking soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup. Add to the dry ingredients while it is still foaming.
Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Place spoonfuls of the dough (approx. 1 tbs each) on baking sheet approximately 2″ apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and remove from baking sheet to racks to cool.
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My Kitchen Story
My kitchen story starts by gathering all the ingredients and preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Then, I began to mix everything up like the recipe calls for. After that, I allowed my mother roll out the dough. Then, I used a cookie cutter and cut as many as I could – approximately 2 inches apart – and put the cooking sheet in the oven. About 20 minutes later, I took the Anzac’s out the oven and allowed them to cool. Upon cooling, I allowed both my brothers and parents to taste them. I do not believe the Australian cookies were a big hit, but they did not taste too bad. I think we should all we stick to chocolate chip cookies!
Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Australia: A Recipe for Anzac Biscuits,” please email Todd.oster@selu.edu.
BIOGRAPHY
David C. Wyld (dwyld.kwu@gmail.com) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/. He also maintains compilations of his student’s publications regarding management concepts (http://toptenmanagement.blogspot.com/), book reviews (http://wyld-about-books.blogspot.com/), international foods (http://wyld-about-food.blogspot.com/).
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- 1 cup rolled oats
– 3/4 cup shredded coconut
– 1 cup plain flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 4 oz butter
– 2 tablespoons golden syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together. Melt syrup and butter together. Mix baking soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup. Add to the dry ingredients while it is still foaming.
Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Place spoonfuls of the dough (approx. 1 tbs each) on baking sheet approximately 2″ apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and remove from baking sheet to racks to cool.
http://globalcookies.blogspot.com/search/label/Australia
My Kitchen Story
My kitchen story starts by gathering all the ingredients and preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Then, I began to mix everything up like the recipe calls for. After that, I allowed my mother roll out the dough. Then, I used a cookie cutter and cut as many as I could – approximately 2 inches apart – and put the cooking sheet in the oven. About 20 minutes later, I took the Anzac’s out the oven and allowed them to cool. Upon cooling, I allowed both my brothers and parents to taste them. I do not believe the Australian cookies were a big hit, but they did not taste too bad. I think we should all we stick to chocolate chip cookies!
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Australia: A Recipe for Anzac Biscuits,” please email Todd.oster@selu.edu.
BIOGRAPHY
David C. Wyld (dwyld.kwu@gmail.com) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/. He also maintains compilations of his student’s publications regarding management concepts (http://toptenmanagement.blogspot.com/), book reviews (http://wyld-about-books.blogspot.com/), international foods (http://wyld-about-food.blogspot.com/).
AN INVITATION TO WORK WITH US, TODAY!
If you enjoyed this publication, why not make one of your own with us! Are you a college or university student from anywhere in the world who would be interested in publishing your work in an edited online journal appropriate to your topic? Such a move can help put muscle into your resume and make a great impression on potential employers and graduate schools (and needless to say – and perhaps most importantly in the age in which we live – likely be the first thing that companies/universities view about you when “Googling” you)! If so, we can help you get that first publication for free (and more if you desire)! Visit Wyld Publishing Services (http://wyldpublishingservice.yolasite.com/) for details. We can work with you to publish your quality essays, research articles/papers, reviews, etc. – and even audio and visual media and PowerPoint presentations – given our network of edited publications and relationship with publishers around the world who want to work with you and your work. Contact us today to get your work published at dwyld.kwu@gmail.com.
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