Katie Noonan
My Nanna is a fiercely independant no nonsense woman - strong, stoic and tough. She still lives independently in the family home in suburban Newcastle. Through her example she has taught me to be a strong woman and also that nothing is more important than family. ( and don't question the Monarchy or the Newcastle Knights!)
2. Grandma’s are known for having many life-saving tips up their sleeves. What’s the best tip you’ve ever learned from your Grandma about not wasting food? (Could be a cooking tip, leftovers ideas, shopping advice etc.)
Nanna's generation were all about not wasting anything - she was constantly re-using and re-inventing left overs and sharing food with family and neighbours.
Eminè Mehmet
1. What is the most important wisdom you’ve learned from your grandma? (For example it could something about the unique
The importance of laughter. My grandmother lived with us after my grandfather passed away before i was born and until she passed away when I was 17. We were always laughing with her. We would laugh so much we’d cry. Love those memories.
2. Grandma’s are known for having many life-saving tips up their sleeves. What’s the best tip you’ve ever learned from your Grandma about not wasting food? (Could be a cooking tip, leftovers ideas, shopping advice etc.)
Well, my grandmother would make a lot of things. From bread to yoghurt to tomato paste. When I was 13, I remember she would drag me out on a Saturday morning (still in my PJ’s) to help her make the tomato paste. I’d hate it of course. Now I wish I paid more attention. I do remember it was a long process and you needed patience. Something I didn’t have at 13. Oh and there’s lots of salt involved.
Win your MUM or Nana/special lady in your life a day to remember forever this Mothers Day!
