For better or for worse, Australia occupies a sort of novelty position in the eyes of many Italians.  Newspapers run spots about killer sharks and koalas on the loose, and us auw-stra-yalini get lots of questions like how long does the flight take? and are there really seven varieties of deadly spider?  Beyond this Italians often ask me for examples of a typical Australian meal or characteristic food.  … Continue reading australian classics: scones with jam and cream