But, the quintessential Aussie dessert (and the most controversial) is obviously a pavlova. When I say controversial, you might think I’m talking about the debate of whether it originated in ...

And an especially beloved creation is the pavlova, a fruit-topped cake popular in Australia and New Zealand. The dessert's celebrated for its textural contrast, with a crispy exterior meringue ...

An archaeological dig in Sydney has uncovered an incredibly preserved meringue, cream and fruit concoction that dessert historians are dubbing incontrovertible proof that the pavlova was born in ...

An autumnal take on the classic Australian pavlova, best served with a glass of good red wine. Quince is a difficult fruit to get hold of, but if you can find it, it makes a sublime addition.

Nitasha Thomsons first book, Pavlova and Pappadums, is a collection of eight charming short stories highlighting the nuances of life as an Indian immigrant in modern day Australia. For Ms Thomson ...