My Mother’s Cold Chinese Summer Noodles

INGREDIENTS The salad 1 x 250 gram (almost 9 oz) packet of either white or brown rice noodles (vermicelli) 1 small green capsicum (pepper) cut into thin strips 1 small red capsicum (pepper) cut into thin strips 1 large carrot, julienned 1 large cucumber, peeled and julienned 1/4 red onion, sliced very thinly 1 rib of celery, sliced very thinly on the diagonal 1…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Health Nutrition

Sugar, Spice, and Blood Sugar Advice: T1D Tips for the Last of the Summer Festivities

From backyard BBQs to ice creams on the beach and bubbly drinks on roof top bars, the official festivities over summer may be over, but the feasting is not! But, for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the excitement of gatherings and festivities come with unique challenges. From platters of rich food to…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Food & Drink Recipes

Sticky Pear Pudding By Larissa Takchi

For a twist on a classic try swapping out dates for pears – they work wonderfully with the spices in the pudding. Try this recipe with Packham or William pears – they are great all-rounder pears that can be eaten fresh or used in cooking. Serves 8 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes for individual…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Books Lifestyle & Homes

Hidden Libraries of The World Revealed

In this Lonely Planet extract, "Hidden Libraries", the author Nancy Pearl, shares her wisdom about the wonders of the world's secret gems for all book lovers. "One truth I’ve learned in my long career as a librarian is that a library serves different purposes for different people," shares Nancy Pearl in Lonely Planet's latest book…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Baking Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Top 10 Tips For The Perfect Pizza

Here are our top 10 Tips For The Perfect Pizza! 1 Style – Choose one! For us it’s Napoletana all the way baby! 2 The Dough - This is where it all starts and ends. Don’t rush this process! 3 Music - An essential in any kitchen usually something from the Motown era. 4 Ingredients – Source the…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Food & Drink

Crunchy Broccoli And Almond Rice Noodles For Vegans

An easy, gluten-free broccoli and Australian almond noodle dish! Serves: 1 Ingredients Per person • 1 square of rice noodles (rice vermicelli) • 1 head of broccoli • ⅓ cup flaked almonds • 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste • 1.5 tablespoons water (reduce if using more lemon juice) • Salt flakes, to taste Instructions Heat up a small sauce pan…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Hot Topics Wellness & Health

Discover 11 Key Health Benefits of Shilajit Resin

Shilajit resin, a common supplement in Ayurvedic medicine, contains antioxidants with potential health benefits, though more research is needed. Found in Himalayan rocks, it develops from decomposing plants over centuries. It's considered safe and effective for overall health but experts say more research is needed to understand dosing and functionality. Here are eleven ways…

ByRobyn Foyster27/03/2025

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Calzone Alla Nutella Pizza Recipe

INGREDIENTS 220g (8oz) pizza dough (see recipe below) Nutella Sprinkle of icing sugar METHOD 1 If using a domestic oven, pre-heat to 220°C (425°F). 2 Roll out a piece of dough into a 3 mm thick disc, ensure the bottom of the dough is floured enough preventing it from sticking to the surface. On half of the dough piece spread the Nutella (as…

ByRobyn Foyster25/03/2025

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Gwinganna’s Beetroot Risotto With Baked Apples, Rocket and Balsamic Glaze

BEETROOT RISOTTO INGREDIENTS 2 medium (300g) beetroot 1 1/2 cups (300g) brown short grain rice 4 cups (800ml) vegetable stock 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 small Granny smith apples, cut into wedges sea salt & pepper 1 tsp caraway seeds, dry roasted & crushed zest & juice of half a lemon 1 bunch rocket leaves Balsamic glaze 1 cup (250ml) balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup…

ByRobyn Foyster24/03/2025

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Gwinganna’s Tahini Balls Recipe – Perfect For A Quick Healthy Snack

I will let you into a secret - Gwinganna is my favourite health retreat in Australia. And one of the reasons why everyone loves the health and wellness escape hidden away in the Gold Coast hinterland is the delicious food. So here is one of the most popular recipes - Tahini Balls. They…

ByRobyn Foyster24/03/2025