At Our Table

About At Our Table
In 2009, Queensland celebrates its 150th birthday. A number of projects and events are planned throughout the State and the State Library of Queensland is hosting one of these magnificent events - At Our Table.

At Our Table will host 10 special event gatherings throughout Queensland. Each event will bring together a particular community for a culinary delight – perhaps a banquet, a dinner, a campfire or a picnic.

At Our Table will
explore the cultural influences on the growing, making and sharing of food
showcase the remarkable stories behind the many recipes which have been passed down through the generations and between cultures. Recipes carry the traditions, history and culture of their cooks and can reveal the story of an individual, a family, a community, a culture and/or how people have adapted to new and ever changing surroundings. Recipes: introduce new experiences and taste sensations, reveal the way cultures evolve, reflect the place in which they are created, can act as windows through time.

The State Library is dedicated to ensuring that At Our Table is used to highlight the extensive variety of fresh produce and cuisines available throughout the State of Queensland.