Lamingtons come to Galway

It's amazing what Burke and Wills are responsible for. Check out this extract from a blog by winemaker Yalumba.

“But I’m in the Old Town on Shop Street (called that because this is where all the old shops are) right now, just a couple of doors down from Griffin’s Bakery. As I was walking past, they had what looked like lamingtons in the window and I went in to ask about them – and sure enough – it’s Australian Heritage Week and that’s exactly what they are. They only make them for this special occasion which is for the anniversary of Burke & Wills, because one of them came from right here in Galway. So I felt I had to do the patriotic thing and buy one to give it the taste test. Yep, fluffy sponge with a layer of raspberry jam in the middle, whole thing coated in thin choc sauce rolled around in coconut. They’ve added 3 dribbles of solid choc across the top – nice modification – and a lovely version of a classic. What a top introduction to the town.” http://yalumbastories.wordpress.com/