International Hummus Day, held on May 13 each year is a celebration of all things hummus. First created in 2012 by Ben Lang to unite people all around the world with their mutual love for hummus, the day now has a social media following and events held internationally to recognise this esteemed dip. In light of today’s festivities, here are five different ways to enjoy hummus. 1. Make mashed potato hummus waffles Mashed potato hummus waffles are a unique way to deviate from the usual way hummus is consumed. It can be an easy gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian…
Author: Caitlin Goldthorpe
Artists claim they are becoming more creative in the way they follow their passion and being their careers. In places where university student populations are increasing, such as Wollongong and Sydney, they say it is difficult for freelance creatives to gain exposure and contacts among the crowd of university graduates. Instagram, a social media platform designed for photo sharing, is a global tool many trained and self-taught creatives use to publish and promote their work. For two local creatives, Hayden Buchanan and Beccy Chan, breaking away from tertiary education meant establishing their craft through online communities, such as Instagram, and…
Saturday August 20, 2016, marked the August edition of the UOW Intrepid Landcare Club’s environmental meeting. Eager volunteers planted native plants and grasses in Nyrang Park as just one project aiming to resolve and cultivate Wollongong’s environmental landscape. The club, created in 2015 through the University of Wollongong, offers the opportunity for volunteers to assist in land restoration projects, sustainability education, tree planting and weed removal- in order to rebuild and care for the Illawarrra’s local ecology. Working in partnership with beach care groups and Illawarra Intrepid Landcare, the club seeks to engage the community in order to minimise human…