On Saturday, 23 July Bairnsdale held a “Food Sensation” program which educated and entertained. About 35 people attended, which included church folk and the general public. Presenters gave four recipe demonstrations, savoury and sweet, including a butter-less chicken with chickpeas and choc amazeballs.
Other presenters spoke of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and Dietary Guidelines, label reading, money saving tips, food safety and meal planning, as well as healthy plant-based substitutes for animal products in our favourite meals. Each guest was given two free recipe books produced by the Western Australia Department of Health and Food Bank, plus various other informative pamphlets.
The evening concluded with a lucky door prize draw, won by a young woman. She and her mother were delighted to have the book The Optimal Diet (A CHIP recipe book). They had been invited to come by a church member. Before going home some of the guests mingled and chatted as they enjoyed hot drinks.
Bairnsdale Church will be offering more of these free programs in the future.
Judy Walker
Bairnsdale Church