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With half the nation pissing down with icy rain, and the other half copping a dry cold front, it’s undeniably the kind of night where it would be appropriate to cook up a big pot of minestrone and coat it in shaved parmesan cheese.
A big bit of buttered toast on the side would also go down a treat. As would a glass of red or an ice cold mid-strength beer.
This follows a recent report from the lesser known cuisine focused sub-division of the Bureau Of Meteorology (BOM).
Known as BOM-Eats, this government office joins the BOM ‘feels like’ temperature forecasters in providing Australians with ‘vibes’ rather than full-blown predictions and forecasts.
BOM-Eats scientists have today released new findings that suggest it’s definitely a minestrone kinda night.
While nobody can really say whether this is an Italian dish or and English dish, the Australian interpreation of minestrone consists of a thick red soup that is with chunky bits of carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes and those tiny little pasta tubes.
Australians of all generations are familiar with this meal – from soup kitchens to high end restaurants – the famous minestrone serves as one of the very few winter meals in Modern Australian dining.
BOM-Eats forecast has urged Australians to stop overthinking, and head home immediately to begin preparations. It is unlikely that this meal will require a grocery run, given the fact that is made up of household staples of the fridge and pantry.
“With the added possibility of catching a cold now a very real risk in the early days of an Australian winter, The BOM-Eats recommends Minestrone for dinner”
“It’s quick to make, and great for emptying the fridge, but it’s also hearty and nourishing”
The BOM-Eats spokesperson says that if minestrone is not a possibility, another good option is a pumpkin soup, but make sure it’s dense and salty.
