Amina Elshafei’s Lamb, Date & Apricot Tagine With Herbed Couscous

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 2 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup toasted whole blanched almonds Water 1kg boneless lamb shoulder, excess fat trimmed and cut into 5cm cubes 2 tsp Moroccan spice mix (also known as ras el hanout) 1tsp ground ginger 3tbs olive oil 2 medium brown onions 20 strands…

ByEmeric Brard01/04/2021

Recipes

The Ultimate Healthy Green Juice

Green Juice: Kiwi, cucumber, and chervil Good for the heart and liver Makes about 1.5 litres (6 cups) Infuse for 20 minutes to 5 hours in the fridge Ingredients 1 mini cucumber 1 bunch chervil 2 kiwi fruit 1.5 litres (6 cups) water some ice cubes Instructions Wash the cucumber and…

ByEmeric Brard23/03/2021

Health Wellness & Health

Manage Your Mental Health Throughout COVID-19 With Yoga

Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries, in fact, it was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation in Northern India over 5,000 years ago! Today, it remains a popular practice for many people around the world spanning across a multitude of cultures. Now that we're in the midst of a pandemic that has…

ByEmeric Brard12/03/2021

Cruising Travel & Leisure

Western Australia: 5 Reasons To Swap The Caravan For A Cruise

We all know Aussies love a good road trip, but now we’re into year two of lock downs and holidaying in our own backyard, it’s time to spoil yourself. Lisa Perkovic tells us why it’s time to take a cruise. There’s nothing like a pandemic to cause a nationwide shortage of caravans. When we couldn’t…

ByEmeric Brard12/03/2021

Health

When The Only Person In Your Way Is You: These 3 Activities Will Move You

Aileen Day reports. Have you played that tape of doubting yourself in your head? Before long it's on loop and then the self-limiting beliefs set in. To help bring you back on track, here's three simply activities that will help. #1 Breathing I know, breathing whooped-dee-doo. But breathing with consciousness can lead to…

ByEmeric Brard01/03/2021

Food & Drink

9 Delicious Easy-To-Make Bread Recipes To Try Out At Home

Bread is one of those staples in nearly all of our diets. We use it for our toast in the morning, our sandwiches at midday and our desserts after dinner. But bread is not only limited to white, wholemeal or multigrain – in fact, there are many ways to get creative with your bread. Here…

ByEmeric Brard28/02/2021

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Get All Reefed Up With This Trip To Australia’s Natural Wonder!

Who needs overseas travel when you can explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World from the air, land, and sea? Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef. Situated 46 nautical miles north-east of Bundaberg and covers an area of approximately 45 hectares. Home to a small eco resort and an airstrip, which is…

ByEmeric Brard19/02/2021

Recipes

Luke Nguyen’s Recipe For Seafood Longevity Noodles

Here's a recipe by The Star’s restaurant team at Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle for seafood longevity noodles. Perfect to celebrate Lunar New Year. Serves: 4 people Ingredients: 200g Somen Noodle (pre-blanch) 50g Hokkaido Scallop (3 pcs) 100g King Prawn (3pcs) 30g Blue Swimmer Crab Meat 50g Broccoli (3 florets) 20g Shiitake Mushroom 20g Carrot 1 Egg…

ByEmeric Brard10/02/2021

Parenting

Why More Days in Childcare Can Actually Be Better For Your Child

Each day families make important decisions about their day - and competing priorities can sometimes make families feel conflicted about their choices. Choosing more time at work can mean more time away from family, and choosing to increase your child’s days in childcare can sometimes be emotional for families. But reassuringly, research and experts suggest…

ByEmeric Brard08/02/2021

Recipes

Healthy ‘Pink Lady’ Drink With Berries And Watermelon

Pink Lady Raspberries, Strawberries, and Watermelon Antioxidant, hydrating Makes about 1.5 litres (6 cups) Infuse for 1 hour to 3 hours in the fridge Ingredients 200 g raspberries 100 g strawberries ½ watermelon 1.5 litres (6 cups) water some ice cubes Instructions Wash the berries and the skin of the…

ByEmeric Brard07/02/2021