Jennifer Wong Has a Go
A column for ABC Everyday
Why novelty is extra important during COVID times
How long can I keep a supermarket basil plant alive?
How waking up an hour earlier can impact your day
What’s it like to start wearing makeup later in life
I tried drinking 8 cups of water a day for a week
Land-lover tries dragon boat racing for the first time
Can practising gratitude really make us happier?
Is Nigella’s sandwich loaf the easiest bread to bake at home?
Could I eat the recommended amount of fruits and veggies each day?
What happened when I tried to eat lunch away from my desk for a week
How hard is it to go to bed an hour earlier each day?
I tried walking 10,000 steps a day. Here’s how it went
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Ten things I’m slowly learning while recovering from depression – ABC Everyday
An illustrated guide to BACE self-care – ABC Everyday
The importance of seeing a psychologist who understands your cultural background – ABC Everyday
How drawing cups is helping me keep it together during the coronavirus pandemic – ABC Everyday
Words that bring people comfort, especially during the holidays – ABC Everyday
Food
Collecting your family’s recipes before it’s too late
How immigrants brought new foods and ingredients to Australia
Everything you need to know about lamingtons, the most Australian cake
There are ANZAC biscuit rules, so what can be changed without upsetting people
Umami is said to be our fifth taste. Here’s how to add more to your cooking
Arts
Iraqi refugee artist Sameer Dakhil draws inspiration from new home in Australia
Randa Abdel-Fattah spins Islamophobia into Aussie teen romance
Australian Graffiti: Disapol Savetsila’s debut play finds magic in a country town
Helen Tzarimas: The newsreader who inspired a work of art for the Archibald Prize
Chinese Culture
Lunar New Year: What is it and how do people celebrate?
8 Lunar New Year foods and why they’re lucky
What Lunar New Year means to six Australian families
Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes keep changing, but one thing stays the same
Coronavirus
Why coronavirus isolation is the perfect time to try, and maybe fail, at something new
How to make the most of your local library during the coronavirus pandemic
8 lessons from Home Alone to help you master coronavirus isolation
Coronavirus: finding joy with hobbies the year that fun was cancelled
How drawing cups is helping my keep it together during the coronavirus pandemic
General
What it’s like changing careers to run a family restaurant
Want to express your love but not sure how? Here are 21 ways to start
Great books for kids aged 8-12
Swapping a corporate career for culinary school in your 30s
