Few Australians know anything about the Torres Strait and its people where a distinctive type of traditional tropical cooking has evolved, drawing on the Pacific Islands and Asia.
A majority of sales of this book occur where young islanders are re-discovering their traditional cuisine.
Condiments used are generally available but other ingredients are rather exotic! More common ingredients are suggested as substitutes.
Simple traditional ingredients, traditional island methods, creating tasty traditional food, based on spices, coconut milk and a variety of sea food.
Edited and illustrated by Ron Edwards. 177 traditional songs with notes and music.
Some of these can also be found in the relevant island songbook.
A collection of songs recorded on Yorke Island by Ron and Anne Edwards.
.A collection of songs recorded on Warraber Island.
Traditional songs recorded in Stephen Island.
Traditional songs collected on Saibai Island.
Traditional songs collected on Murray Island (Mer).
Traditional songs collected on Dauan Island.
Kulap seed pod rattles are a traditional musical instrument used by Torres Strait Island dancers.
They are traditionally made from the seed pods of the Matchbox Bean tree, and are an integral part of traditional 'island dance'.
This book gives step - by - step instructions accompanied by colour photographs that demonstrate that with a little bit of adult help, children of all ages can learn about and enjoy some traditional Torres Strait Island cultural activities.
Althea McKeown is a trainer, teacher, child safety advocate, Foster Carer, mother, grandmother and respected community member at Nurapoi (Horn Island) in the Torres Straits.
Traditional songs collected on Darnley Island.