Be Your Best: Motivation Tips That Work

Golden girl Steph Prem knows a thing or two about summoning motivation. The former Winter Olympic snowboarder has competed against the world’s best athletes. And now, the personal trainer, Pilates It-Girl, presenter, public speaker and fitness expert is using her first-hand knowledge and experience to help others be healthier, happier and the best version of…

ByRobyn Foyster13/01/2025

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Beef, Pea & Zucchini Meatballs

It can be made in advance and served days later by reheating the cooked meatballs in a baking tray in the oven covered in foil. The grated zucchini keeps the moisture in the meatball – try using it in other recipes for the same effect. Makes 38 meatballs Shallow-Fry/Oven Bake INGREDIENTS 150 g (51/2 oz) frozen baby peas ice cubes 1…

ByRobyn Foyster08/01/2025

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Seen The Tinder Swindler? Here’s 4 Books That Explore The Dangers Of Romance Scams

As we advance further into the digital age, we have seen romance scams become increasingly more common. With continued technological advancements, and the greater popularity of online dating apps, scammers are finding it easier than ever to deceive others into thinking they are in a real relationship before manipulating them into giving them money. Data…

ByRobyn Foyster31/12/2024

Baking

Madeleine Shaw’s Red Velvet Cupcakes With Coconut Whipped Cream

This is essentially the dream cupcake without the usual associated guilt. Beetroot acts as the food dye, so there’s no need to worry about preservatives. Then there is the gluten-free buckwheat flour acting as the base. The outcome is quite lovely. Makes 18 cupcakes INGREDIENTS 250g buckwheat flour (or other gluten-free flour) 3 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 tsp…

ByRobyn Foyster30/12/2024

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Uni Don: Sea Urchin With Japanese Rice & Pickled Beetroot

Donburi just means a bowl of rice. Usually it is topped with meat and vegetables that have been simmered together. Every region of Japan has its own version of donburi; sometimes it is just topped with perfectly fresh raw fish. Uni don is a great way of eating sea urchin – the rice provides the…

ByRobyn Foyster29/12/2024

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Your Recipes

Healthy Chocolate, Beetroot And Orange Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes are super moist and chocolaty. If you feel like adding a pink tinge to the topping, squeeze a little bit of juice from the grated beetroot (beet) and stir it into the topping mixture. Soak and cook your own cannellini (lima) beans if you have the forethought – you’ll need 240 g…

ByRobyn Foyster29/12/2024

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Christmas: We Have Your Feast Sorted!

The countdown to Christmas has truly begun! Fear not, we have recipes for every kind of Christmas meal. Whether you love a traditional roast or prefer a seafood extravaganza, we've got you covered. From starters and salads through to delicious desserts, you'll have a day to remember with these Christmas crackers! With only days Til Christmas:…

ByRobyn Foyster24/12/2024

Baking Food & Drink

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe

If you don't have cacao powder, feel free to replace it with natural cocoa powder (not Dutch processed). Unfortunately vegan butter does not substitute all that well in the brownie batter, as it makes the end result a bit on the oily side. If you're OK with semi-oily brownies, vegan butter or a neutral-flavored oil…

ByRobyn Foyster21/12/2024

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Macadamia Christmas Pudding with Marsala Custard

Try this oh so Aussie Macadamia Christmas Pudding with Marsala Custard Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 375g mixed dried fruit 200ml Marsala wine 250g butter, plus extra for greasing 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2 cups unsalted…

ByRobyn Foyster20/12/2024

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Celebrate Christmas With A Gorgeous Honey Glazed Ham

Serves 4 Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 de-boned shank of ham Glaze 1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tbsp seeded mustard 1 clove of garlic Fresh thyme Salt and pepper METHOD 1 Ask your butcher to de-bone the ham, just leaving the shank for easy carving. You should have a lovely bell-shaped result. Remove the skin leaving as…

ByRobyn Foyster20/12/2024