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| Alana Lowes celebrate Biggest Morning Tea this May |
TV PRESENTER and food writer Alana Lowes has joined the country's biggest tea party as national ambassador - helping Australia's Biggest Morning Tea celebrate 20 years this May.
The local celebrity has joined the likes of Poh Ling Yeow, Dominique Rizzo and Matt Moran as a 2013 ambassador, committed to making every cup count in the fight against cancer.
One of Australia's most popular fundraising events, attracting over a million people every year and raising $110 million in the last two decades, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea turns 20 this May 23.
Alana said it was a privilege to be involved with such a long-running campaign that supports Australians and their families diagnosed with cancer.
"I certainly don't need any excuse to enjoy food and Australian's Biggest Morning Tea brings together two of my favourite passions - eating and raising money for cancer research, prevention and patient support," she said.
"I am so honoured and excited to be a part of this fantastic campaign and hope that my recipe will inspire you to host your own Biggest Morning Tea this year and help a wonderful charity."
Ms Lowes has created an exclusive mouth-watering recipe, spicy popcorn, for Queenslanders looking to impress their morning tea guests this May.
For more morning tea secrets and scrumptious recipe ideas from our celebrity chefs, visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au.
May is Australia's Biggest Morning Tea time and there's never been a better excuse to switch the kettle on, tea up your friends, family and workmates and help tip the balance in the fight against cancer.
More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au.
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| Delicious spicy popcorn |
Alana Lowe's Spicy Popcorn
Makes: 1 large saucepan filled with popcorn
Prep time: 2-3 mins
Cooking time: 5-7mins
Ingredients
2 tsp cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like it too spicy)
3 tsp sweet paprika
4 tbsp salt (flakes or table salt)
1 ½ cups popcorn kernels
4 tbsp olive oil
Method
Combine the cayenne pepper, sweet paprika and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place a large saucepan over a medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and the popcorn kernels.
Ensure you have a tight fitting lid on.
Wait until you begin to hear the popcorn kernels popping and give the saucepan a gentle shake.
Continue to cook until you hear the kernels are all popped. Remove from the heat.
Add the remaining olive oil and spice mixture and stir to combine.
Serve immediately while still warm.
