How To Throw A Painting Party & Make It Fun!

The perfect time to get your painting project done quickly, easily and have a little fun is by hosting a paint party! Make painting your room an excuse to have your friends over, pump up the music and get that painting party started! The Block's Shaynna Blaze shares her tips on some palettes to get…

ByThe Carousel03/03/2022

Food & Drink

9 Simple & Healthy Recipes For Busy Weeknights

Luckily, there are plenty of stress-free recipe options that don't require a big commitment of time, or energy. Here are just a few of our nutrient-filled favourites we hope will entice you back to the kitchen. Madeleine Shaw’s Beetroot & Sweet Potato Soup Click here for the recipe! Gluten-free Super Soba Noodle Salad Click here for the recipe! Miso Glazed Trout…

ByThe Carousel03/03/2022

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Spicy Tomato Soup with Fennel, Basil and Chickpeas – The Spice of Life

The beautiful thing about this soup is that you don't need meat. Just a big deep bowl, a spoon and some crusty bread. Serves 4-6 Preparation Time 20 minutes Cooking time 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced 1 large head fennel or two small-medium ones, sliced very finely (a food mandolin works best for this), stalks and…

ByThe Carousel03/03/2022

Fitness Health Nutrition Wellness & Health

Spice Rack Remedies: 3 Natural Solutions For Aching Joints

The spice rack in our kitchen cupboard is a useful natural pharmacy. That’s because certain spices have potent anti-inflammatory, pain-reducing benefits and can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing if you’re living with pain associated with arthritis, a chronic condition associated with joint pain, swelling and stiffness. 1. Turmeric The ancient spice that gives Indian…

ByThe Carousel02/03/2022

Homes

Shaynna Blaze On How To Choose The Perfect Artwork For Your Home

I’ve always loved having art in my home. Art helps to create a home’s soul, and puts your personality into the house. And let’s face it, bare walls can be quite boring! A lovely artwork visually helps to create a feeling of movement compared to everything else in the room that is static, adding instant…

ByThe Carousel02/03/2022

Happiness Mood and Mind Wellness & Health

Author Helen Jacobs On How You Can Get In Touch With Your Intuition

When you hear your own internal wisdom and inner voice, your intuition, you are automatically connected with your truth and power. When you trust it enough to live from there, the world opens up to you. So, just how do you get in touch with your intuition? Here’s 5 ways you can get in touch…

ByThe Carousel02/03/2022

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

The Cook’s Grocer: Miso Glazed Trout With Coriander Zucchini Noodles

Serves 2 Time 30 mins INGREDIENTS Miso Drizzle 1 tablespoon white miso paste 2 teaspoons tamari 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup Raw Coriander and Zucchini Noodle Salad 1 large zucchini (180g) 2 spring onions, finely chopped, white part only 1/2 cup coriander leaves, stalks finely chopped 1 cup baby spinach 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds 2 lemon wedges Salad Dressing 1…

ByThe Carousel01/03/2022

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Mini Fig & Walnut Cakes With Mascarpone Cheese

Try this easy to make Mini Fig & Walnut Cakes With Mascarpone Cheese. Makes 8–10 INGREDIENTS 150 g (5½ oz) walnuts 110 g (3¾ oz/¾ cup) self-raising flour 75 g (2½ oz/½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 250 g (9 oz) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature 100 g (3½ oz) caster (superfine) sugar 80 g (2¾ oz) fig jam 3 eggs For the…

ByThe Carousel27/02/2022

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Yummy Gluten Free Sage Gnocchi

Gluten Free Sage Gnocchi Serves 6 Preparation time 20 minutes Resting time 31/2 hours Cooking time 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) potatoes 2 eggs, beaten 300 g (101/2 oz) parmesan cheese, grated 20 g (¾ oz/1 cup) sage leaves 11/2 tablespoons olive oil 200 g (7 oz) rice flour, plus extra for dusting 1 preserved lemon, rind finely diced Finely grated zest of 1…

ByThe Carousel25/02/2022

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

5 Ways To Combat Hair Breakage And Banish Split Ends

Hair breakage is a common problem faced by many women. We have all had the unfortunate experience of having our hairdresser trim off 2 inches of hair due to un-repairable split ends. So, what can you do to combat these concerns and keep your hair strong and healthy? We have put together some super simple…

ByThe Carousel23/02/2022