By Carole Levy
Who doesn’t love a recipe from great family cooks within your own community? They’re personal, homey, and have a special touch of love.
To that end, Geelong Mums charitable organisation has partnered with Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre to launch its inaugural Christmas Community Cookbook, an online recipe book stacked with traditional Christmas recipes submitted by locals.
On sale in early December for just $5, the beautifully produced e-book was professionally curated from the many recipes submitted as part of a recent competition following the shopping centre’s call-out on Facebook and other social media. The winner received a prize of $250.
Recipes came from mums in the kitchen, as well as community organisations such as SES, Torquay ELC, and Grovedale kindergarten, to name a few. According to Waurn Ponds centre management, the response was amazing and they are thrilled to be supporting such a much-loved local charity.
Julia Roche, general manager of Geelong Mums, says they were really excited to see the project come to life.
“We offer a huge thank-you to everyone who opened their hearts – and pantries – to supply quality content for the community cookbook,” Julia says. “Recipes and stories really do make the world go around!
“We know that 42 per cent of families supported by Geelong Mums have been negatively affected by Covid-19.
“Joblessness, homelessness, and an increase in domestic violence are just some of the issues these families are dealing with right now. We are preparing for an avalanche of need in the coming months, so support is invaluable in preparing for it.
“Proceeds from the Christmas Community Cookbook will assist in taking care of our vulnerable local families this Christmas and into the New Year.”
Around 30 pages, with many familiar faces popping up, the e-book is available for purchase from December 1 on Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre’s website – see below.
It would make a terrific Christmas present – for yourself and other family members, and you get to help in a meaningful way in the season of giving.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, corner Colac and Pioneer roads, Waurn Ponds. Enquiries: 5244 2580 or www.waurnpondssc.com.au
