| Egypt's miracle vegetable goes global
Cairo - The ancient Egyptians swore by it for its aphrodisiac qualities. Five thousand years later, the Japanese and South Koreans are making it into green tea, tofu and even ice cream. This is molokia, a green vegetable of the jute or mallow family, which is one of�Egypt's most traditional dishes. Perhaps its reputation as an Old Kingdom viagra stems from its amazing growth in under hot conditions, such as in the Nile delta in summer, it can grow up to 25 cm per day. Once harvested, it is made into a green soup that almost all Egyptians find delicious and just the mention of it arouses nostalgia among expatriate Egyptians. Sam Habib, an Egyptian-born Australian likens preparing molokia to "the smell of Cairo on a Friday." Others claim its glutinous, sticky texture and garlicky smell make it a bit of an acquired taste.
Ready for big morning tea
All over town, the tea totlers are gathering: warming pots, rattling cups and cooking scones - as Australia's biggest cancer fundraiser gets underway on Thursday, May 27. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a fun, easy way everyone can help reduce the impact of cancer on the community. Local businesses and community groups are rallying to the cause by hosting their own morning teas in Tenterfield. People who want to help support cancer patients and fund research should call 1300 65 65 85 and register to host a morning tea on May 27. Last year, people throughout NSW raised $2.9 million for cancer research, prevention and support services and this year we have a target of $120,000 for the north west. Cancer survivor Sandra Gleeson of Tamworth and The Cancer Council NSW, are joining forces to urge the people of north west NSW to make two very important phone calls this month.
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