A relatively expensive nut that is native to Australia. Its white kernel has a taste reminiscent of coconut. In Asia it is used in curries and stews; in the United States it is a flavouring for ices and cakes.
Macadamia is a genus of eight species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, with a disjunct distribution native to eastern Australia (seven species) and Indonesia Sulawesi (one species, M. hildebrandii).
Macadamia are a duo, David Heath (DavidHeath) and Jan Staunton (irchs), who met in Winchester experimenting with making music. Macadamia have just released their first LP "Macadamia - Soundspill". They are currently unsigned.