Share A Meal, Share A Conversation

Share A Meal, Share A Conversation

SHARE A MEAL SHARE A CONVERSATION COOKING, CONNECTING & CREATING CARING COMMUNITIES

First published in 2020 by BEEHIVE INDUSTRIES

BEEHIVE INDUSTRIES 137 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 (+612) 9331 4085 www.beehiveindustries.com.au CEO : Brendan Lonergan GRAPHIC DESIGNER : Johan Marais-Piper ADITIONAL DESIGNWORK : Test Pilot Design EDITOR : Dr. Elena Lonergan CONTRIBUTORS : Linda Westacott, Kumar Pereira PHOTOGRAPHY : David Peters

Copyright © Beehive Industries, 2020

All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 , no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Beehive Industries.

A catalogue record for this book is available from the National Library of Australia.

ISBN 978 0 6489359 0 2 (paperback) ISBN 978 0 6489359 1 9 (ebook)

Proudly printed by Beehive Industries, Sydney on the Konica Minolta Accurio Press C3080.

This book was produced with partial funding provided under the City of Sydney Community Services Grant COVID-19 Program.

SHARE A MEAL SHARE A CONVERSATION COOKING, CONNECTING & CREATING CARING COMMUNITIES

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW

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FOREWORD BY OUR PATRON

The joy of cooking and sharing a meal is integral to all cultures and communities. Food and conversation are natural companions to our lives. Whether it is a celebratory meal around a dinner table with family and friends or a meal shared during sad times that lifts our spirits – through stories, laughter and tears, we share something that is very special to us – our thoughts, our feelings and our friendships. For some of us during this time of COVID-19 restrictions, our gatherings have taken the form of ‘zoom’ dinners. The ‘mute/ unmute button’ has been something we have had to master! Others of us have devices but are not yet confident enough to make video calls. Beehive Industries, a not-for-profit social enterprise, has almost a 50-year history of caring for the community and people in need, especially those at greatest risk of loneliness. Understanding the comfort that food and companionship bring, Beehive Industries has now taken the

exciting initiative of publishing a cookbook, complete with delicious and nutritious recipes and, uniquely, a self-help guide to setting up and using video chat apps on a phone or other device. This is a cookbook for both first- time and tech-savvy users which will foster community by showing us how to combine a meal with conversation, even when isolated. As Patron, I am therefore delighted to support Beehive Industries’ new venture: ‘Share a Meal, Share a Conversation’. Join me in sharing the special gift of friendship. Catch up soon for a meal and a conversation with someone you know.

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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TIPS ON VIDEO CALLING BROUGHT TO YOU BY TECH SAVVY SENIORS GETTING STARTED

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QUICK GUIDE TO MAKING VIDEO CALLS

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VIDEO CALLING CHECKLIST

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STAYING SAFE ONLINE

RECIPES SAVOURY FRENCH TOAST

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POT STICKERS

PUMPKIN & RED LENTIL SOUP

WARM MANDARIN, FENNEL & HALOUMI SALAD

WARM SPRING SALAD

STUFFED & GRILLED EGGPLANT ROLLS ZUCCHINI & CORN FRITTERS WITH SALMON CRISPY SKINNED SALMON & NOODLE STIR FRY

GLASS NOODLE ROLLS SAVOURY PANCAKES

FESTIVE RICE

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO SAUCE

NO BAKE HONEY CREAM PIES

PEA & HAM SOUP

EASY SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

PENNE PASTAWITH SHORTCUT MEATBALLS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CREAM POTS WITH FRUIT

AMERICAN PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP & FRUIT

SCONES WITH JAM & CREAM

ABOUT BEEHIVE INDUSTRIES ABOUT KUMAR PEREIRA ABOUT SOCIAL ISOLATION

THANK YOU

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INTRODUCTION

How can we fight the loneliness of cooking a meal for one every night? How can we fill the empty space at the dinner table? ‘Share a Meal, Share a Conversation’ is more than just a collection of delicious recipes. In these pages, we offer hope to those experiencing loneliness as we encourage everyone to reach out to isolated family and friends to make meals and memories. Many studies have shown the benefits of coming together to enjoy a meal. This simple act creates connection and nurtures the sense of belonging and purpose that is often missing in the lives of those living in isolation. Fortunately, even when we can’t take our place at the table, we can use video chat technology

As a not-for-profit social enterprise, Beehive Industries has been caring for those at greatest risk of loneliness in Sydney’s inner city since 1971. When a global pandemic intensified this risk in 2020, we rapidly adapted our support services to continue caring for seniors and those living with disability who were staying safe –

but often alone – at home. To those in need, we began

delivering weekly food parcels filled with pantry staples and nutritious fruit and vegetables. And this got us thinking… How can we do more than fill pantries?

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to share the joys of cooking and eating while connecting online. For reluctant first-time users, our friends at Telstra’s ‘Tech Savvy Seniors’ program offer step-by- step instructions to guide you through the process of installing and using video chat apps such as Zoom and Skype. With the technology mastered, you will discover a range of recipes from our Healthy Eating Ambassador and MasterChef All Star, Kumar Pereira, and our own chef, Linda Westacott. Together, Kumar and Linda have chosen some of their most popular dishes that are tasty and affordable, as well as being fun and easy for people of all ages and abilities to make together. We hope this cookbook will be just the first in a series of publications

addressing the very real issue of social isolation and how it can be addressed through the virtual sharing of many different activities. For now, we know it is through cooking and the sharing of a meal and a conversation that generations of families and friends have come together to show they care. We encourage everyone to join us in our mission of caring for the most vulnerable members of our community – and you can begin by simply turning the page.

Brendan Lonergan CEO Beehive Industries

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THE MEAL Take a fewmoments before you begin to ensure you and your cooking partner have everything you will need in the kitchen. While some recipes will require more equipment than others, here are some of the standard items you will need to prepare most meals.

After shopping for ingredients, be sure to wash all your fruit and vegetables.

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N E C E S S A R Y E Q U I P M E N T & U T E N S I L S 1 Saucepan & lid 2 Induction cooktop/ stove 3 Griddle pan 4 Frypan

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N E C E S S A R Y E Q U I P M E N T & U T E N S I L S 5 Set of mixing bowls 6 Microwave safe container 7 Baking tray 8 Measuring cups 9 Measuring spoons 10 Measuring jug 11 Colander 12 Sieve

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22 Slotted spoon 23 Serving spoon 24 Pastry brush 25 Scone cutter or glass 26 Sandwich bags 27 Tongs 28 Skewers 29 Paper towels 30 Baking paper or aluminium foil

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13 Knife 14 Ladle 15 Spatula 16 Wooden spoon 17 Whisk 18 Potato masher 19 Vegetable peeler

20 Rolling pin 21 Box grater

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FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION To avoid food related illness through cross contamination please follow the food safety guidelines below. Chopping boards, plates, knives, blenders, mixers, bowls, or any other surface that has been in contact with raw meat, seafood, unwashed vegetables or herbs needs to be carefully washed with warmwater and detergent, then rinsed and thoroughly dried before being used for ready-to-eat foods. Below is an example in keeping with the NSW Food Authority guidelines for colour coded chopping boards

to be used when cooking safely. White: Bread & dairy products Green: Fruit & vegetables Yellow: Cooked meat Blue: Raw fish Red: Rawmeat & raw chicken

For more information please visit the NSW Food Authority website at www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

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N E C E S S A R Y E Q U I P M E N T & U T E N S I L S 31 Knife 32-36 Colour-coded chopping boards

If you or your cooking partner are unable to use an assortment of knives and chopping boards, make sure you carefully wash any equipment that comes into contact with raw meat, seafood or unwashed vegetables with warm water and detergent after use.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THE CONVERSATION Once you and your cooking partner have decided to share a meal, you will both need access to certain technology to see each other and share a conversation

as you connect online. You will both require:

1 An internet or WIFI connection

2 A smart phone, tablet or laptop

3 Video calling software software Skype & Zoom

Once you’ve chosen your preferred video calling app, get familiar with it by doing some test calls and watching tutorial videos on YouTube before you begin cooking. These can be found using the search function on YouTube to search for “How to use Zoom” or “How to use Skype.”

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TIPS ON VIDEO CALLING BROUGHT TO YOU BY TECH SAVVY SENIORS

TIPS ON VIDEO CALLING BROUGHT TO YOU BY TECH SAVVY SENIORS

GETTING STARTED

What is video calling? Video calling is a phone call made using your mobile phone, tablet or computer that lets you see each other while talking. The camera allows you to see each other’s facial expressions and body language – almost as if you were speaking in person. You can use video calls to connect individually with friends and family as well as participate in group activities, events and appointments from a distance. How to choose a video calling app There are lots of different video calling applications, or apps, that you can download on your device to make a video call. Some work better on phones and others on the computer. Some are more suited for personal use while others are great for business. The key things to keep in mind are: • What app are your friends and family using? – You might like to start with the app that your loved ones enjoy using so you can try it out with them fi rst.

• What device will you be using? – Some apps only work on certain devices while others work across multiple devices. • Is the app free? – Most apps are free or have a free version, but sometimes it costs more to video call large groups or for long periods of time. Once you have used one video calling app, the others will be easy to fi gure out. Most apps have similar processes for signing up and making calls, and many share the same features.

Just remember that the video camera icon is the universal symbol for video. So, if you see this symbol, it means you can make a video call or you can turn your video on and off.

What you need to get started All you need to make a video call is: 1. A device (with a built-in camera, speaker and microphone - all modern devices will have these); 2. A video calling app (downloaded from the app website or from your chosen app store); and 3. A strong internet connection, as video calling requires >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74

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