There are few places more iconic in Melbourne than Queen Victoria Market. Once a cemetery then a livestock market, it officially opened in 1878 as the fruit and vegetable market that we know and love today.

Issie’s Torte has a rich chewiness to it. The meringue base is bulked up by biscuit crumbs and whatever nuts you have in the house, or coconut if you’re not into nuts. Make this, and you’ll be the hit of any party.