EVERY BITE TAKES YOU HOME
Gaye Weeden & Hayley Smorgon
Winner Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016
1st place 'Best Fundraising' 2nd place 'Best World Cuisine' |
Every Bite Takes You Home invites us to share in the journeys of sixteen remarkable asylum seekers who have found a home in Australia. Each person’s unique story, blended with the memories of their favourite recipes and traditions, reminds us that food can unite us all, generating acceptance and understanding across diverse cultures and societies.
“All the elements combine: the stories, the portraits, the photos of food, the recipes, the layout and design, to produce a book of heart and soul.” Arnold Zable – Author; President of International PEN Melbourne “These are intimate accounts of remarkable resilience, courage, and survival—giving a powerful voice to those who have so often been rendered voiceless in our community.” David Manne – Executive Director RILC 
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Two passionate foodies and previously published cookbook authors, Hayley Smorgon and Gaye Weeden, came to Ilura Press with the desire to create a cookbook featuring asylum seekers and refugees.
Together we created Every Bite Takes You Home, marrying stories of great resilience and determination with wonderful culinary delights.
All author and publisher profit from the sales of Every Bite Takes You Home are donated to organisations such as FOUNDATION HOUSE and ONDRU to directly assist asylum seekers and refugees.
Together we created Every Bite Takes You Home, marrying stories of great resilience and determination with wonderful culinary delights.
All author and publisher profit from the sales of Every Bite Takes You Home are donated to organisations such as FOUNDATION HOUSE and ONDRU to directly assist asylum seekers and refugees.
SAMPLES FROM THE BOOK
A MEMORABLE BOOK LAUNCH - at Cadrys PrahranThe Melbourne launch at Cadrys Rugs & Carpets was an amazing event, with guests invited to taste delicious food cooked by contributors featured in the book.
Lively African music and dancing, as well as great wine, giveaways, heaps of fun activities and engaging conversations added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Both the book and the launch were made possible by an enormous cross-cultural volunteer effort, highlighting the importance of community, inclusiveness, and deep respect for others. |
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FOUNDATION HOUSE
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture 
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A big "Thank You" to our sponsors and supporters
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