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“Make a pav this weekend”

Our Prime Minister gets serious to fight food tampering and we can do our part
Cath Muscat

In the wake of the strawberry crisis across the country following food tampering cases where strawberries are being spiked with needles, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to “make a pav this weekend” and top it with strawberries to support farmers affected by people’s reluctance to buy the fruit.

Home Beautiful is here to help with a fabulous recipe for the perfect pavlova and a host of delicious serving alternatives.

Recipe: Pavlova wreath with strawberries, pomegranate & figs

The only pavlova recipe you’ll ever need

Black forest pavlova

Eton mess cheesecake

Gooey chocolate meringues

Whichever one you choose, remember to top it with a couple of punnets of strawberries to boost the struggling farmers whose livelihoods have been gravely affected by the wave of food tampering incidents.

If pavlova is not your thing, choose one of our favourite strawberry dessert recipes to serve instead!

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