Author: Melinda

  • When Mel met Rusk (this is not a love story).

    When Mel met Rusk (this is not a love story).

    “It’s the best way to start the day,” he enthused. “Mmm hmm…” She fought the urge to throw the rusk at a passing ibis. Read more

  • Sunshine Rusks are NOT a baby food.

    I know. It’s confusing. The first thing people say as they pop a delicious taster of Sunshine Rusks into their mouth is: “Aren’t rusks for babies??” Yeah, but nah. In Australia, yeah, we associate rusks with something you give babies when they’re teething. South African rusks however, are something else entirely. What’s the difference between… Read more

  • What’s the go with these weird rusks?

    What’s the go with these weird rusks?

    How does a woman living on the Sunshine Coast, born and raised just down the road in Northern New South Wales, end up launching Sunshine Rusks, a business baking and selling South African rusks? I’m keenly aware of the difference between a cockroach and a cane toad, and have gagged on my fair share of… Read more