Beauty Trends 2022- What Works and What Doesn’t Work

Beauty expert Kathy Kiedrzynski explains the top trends in beauty and better still, what works and what doesn't. What works: Led light Therapy Led Light Therapy is a skincare treatment that uses varying wavelengths of light, including red and blue. Over the years there has been a rapid trend in light therapy for skin recovery…

ByThe Carousel03/04/2022

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Corn With Smoked Paprika & Coriander Butter

Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 6 super-fresh corncobs, in their husks 100 g (3½ oz) butter 2 teaspoons chipotle powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground cumin a few tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves limes, for squeezing METHOD 1 Peel the husk back from the corn, as you would peel a banana, and remove the silk (the fine stringy bits). Fold back the husks so the…

ByThe Carousel24/03/2022

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

Australian Designer Leina Broughton Slams Fashion Industry For Lacking Size Inclusivity

Australian fashion designer Leina Broughton speaks out about the failure of the fashion industry when it comes to size inclusivity. Here she writes for The Carousel about why the industry needs to have a rethink. Lack of size representation has again been in the focus as local brands showcased their designs at this month's Melbourne…

ByThe Carousel22/03/2022

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Amy Chaplin’s Beetroot Chickpea Cakes With Tzatziki Recipe

So healthy and easy to make.

ByThe Carousel21/03/2022

Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Smoked Paprika & Corn Soup With Chilli Lime Cream

Filled with warming spices and sweetened by the corn, this soup has a lot to offer.. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Chilli Lime Cream 85g lightly whipped cream 1 teaspoon of lime zest A squeeze of lime juice Finely chopped chilli Pinch of salt Finely sliced chives Soup 3 corn cobs A good splash of vegetable oil 115g sliced white onion 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 deseeded chilli, finely chopped Small bunch…

ByThe Carousel19/03/2022

Baking Food & Drink Your Recipes

Chocolate & Guinness Date Cake with White Chocolate & Lemon Topping

This is one cake you can’t go wrong with – plus it can last all week, so no need to scoff it all at once… Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 8–10 INGREDIENTS 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) Guinness 300 g (10½ oz) unsalted butter 330 g (11¾ oz/1½ cups) caster (superfine) sugar 80 g (2¾ oz/¾ cup)…

ByThe Carousel17/03/2022

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Baking Your Own Bread: Irish Brown Soda Bread Recipe

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, plus more for kneading and baking 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into bits 1 to 1 1/3 cup buttermilk METHOD 1 Place a rack in the centre of the oven and heat…

ByThe Carousel17/03/2022

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

The Best House Sits In Ireland This Saint Patrick’s Day

Australian travellers have the luck of the Irish on their side this Saint Patrick’s Day with these delightful houses and loveable pets available to look after for under $130. The home of vast landscapes, medieval castles, whitewashed cottages and not to mention Guinness, there’s no better way to spend Saint Patrick’s Day than by planning your…

ByThe Carousel17/03/2022

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

Everything You Need To Know About Afterpay Day

Aussie retailers will soon be offering thousands of deals for Afterpay Day. This massive online shopping event runs for 4 days with discounts of up to 80% on tech, fashion, beauty and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the sale. What is Afterpay Day? Afterpay Day is a bi-annual shopping event that sees…

ByThe Carousel16/03/2022

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

5 Sales You Don’t Want To Miss Out On This AfterPay Day

AfterPay Day kicks off tomorrow, so it’s time to prepare to take advantage of some of the best deals you’ll see all year. In-store or online, huge brands will be taking part and offering you enormous savings. During AfterPay Day, AfterPay partners with thousands of Aussie retailers to deliver unmissable sales to customers. Typically rolling…

ByThe Carousel16/03/2022