There are few foods more reliably unifying than cake. And there are few cakes more reliably argued-over than the lamington. Which is, honestly, part of the charm. Because the lamington isn’t just a dessert. It's history is a small, snackable story about how food travels: from kitchens to picnic rugs, from “make-do” moments to national baking tins, from a named person to a shared tradition. And if Australia Day feels complicated (and for many people, it does, perhaps even more so in the wake of recent events), the lamington offers an alternate angle: a chance to come together around food - whatever your beliefs, background, or relationship with the date. No flags required. Just good company, strong tea (or coffee),...

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