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Blanche D’Alpuget

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"I ran away from home with a man, a very unsuitable lover who was older than I and very interesting. He was a Polish asylum seeker." - Blanche D'Alpuget

In this episode of Three Food Memories, Savva sits down with author Blanche D'Alpuget. D’Alpuget is an award-winning author of more than fifteen books. Her landmark biography of her late husband, Bob Hawke, the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia, remains the gold standard in Australian pollical writing.

On the menu is: Anzac biscuits on Sydney Harbour, satay kontol in Indonesia, and roast lamb at Buckingham Palace. On the side are reflections on sailing on the Harbour, the trick to fishing, running away from home at 17, fondest memories of Bob, meeting the Queen, a prediction about world politics, and a hot tip to relieve loneliness (and stress!).

Blanche's social cause is Inala - a Rudolf Steiner-inspired disability support provider committed to providing the highest quality support and services to individuals living with disability. You can find out more here: inala.org.au