Choc Peppermint Bliss Balls

Choc Peppermint Bliss Balls Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond meal 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (Use vegan protein powder if needed.) 1/4 cup water 1/4 tsp. stevia Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Few drops peppermint extract 1 tbsp. honey 1/4 cup almonds, crushed METHOD 1 Mix almond meal, coconut flower and cocoa in a bowl. 2 In a small bowl mix…

ByThe Carousel21/07/2015

Relationships Wellness & Health

What Women Really Want! Sex Tips For Men

It’s a universal issue - those ‘men are from Mars and women are from Venus’ bedroom dilemmas. “Women often misunderstand men, and men often misunderstand women,” explains Juliet Allen, HERO Condoms Sexologist. “This is a normal and natural pattern in millions of heterosexual relationships. When it comes to sex, it’s common for couples to feel…

ByThe Carousel20/07/2015

Wellness & Health

Looking After your Eyes this JulEYE

Eye disease is much more common than you think, with majority of sufferers surprised to learn they have even got an eye disease, as the subtle and everyday symptoms are rarely alarming. The early symptoms of some eye disease are very minimal to non-existent. Sadly, majority of cases only raise the alarm when they disease is…

ByThe Carousel19/07/2015

Entertaining & Wine

Quick and Easy Beef Broccolini & Chilli Fried Rice

Preparation Time 15 mins Cooking Time 15 mins Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g beef blade, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce, or to taste 2 bunches broccolini, tough ends discarded, roughly broken up into smaller pieces 2 tbsp finely grated ginger 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced, or to taste 300 g cold cooked jasmine rice (leftover from takeaway…

ByThe Carousel19/07/2015

Arts & Culture News & Trends

Trendsetters & Tunes: The Influence Of Music On Fashion

Although, we probably wouldn’t go out on the street dressed like this, artists set trends across the world. Fashion can be a major factor in how we identify ourselves, our persona and the music we listen to. Here are some of the finest examples of music and fashion combining... The Devil Wears Headphones World-known cult phenomenon and women’s…

ByThe Carousel18/07/2015

Arts & Culture

Meet Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Amanda McGuigan

Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Amanda McGuigan studied ballet at McDonald College and at Tanya Pearson’s Classical Coaching Academy and was a junior associate of The Australian Ballet School. Sydney-born Amanda then moved to London to study at The Royal Ballet School at the tender age of 15. After her graduation, she joined American Ballet Theatre (2007-2010) followed by…

ByThe Carousel18/07/2015

Entertaining & Wine

Beef & Mushroom Noodle Soup

Beef & Mushroom Noodle Soup Preparation Time 15 mins Cooking Time 15 mins Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 250 g very thinly sliced beef rump (make sure it is sliced across the grain) 8 dried shitake mushrooms 6 cups beef stock 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce 4 spring onions, coarsely chopped, plus extra thinly sliced to serve 5cm piece ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, plus extra finely…

ByThe Carousel17/07/2015

News & Trends

Georgia May Jagger Talks Love, Romance & Jewellery

This season, the jewellery items appeal to all the senses and convey a feeling of connection with a loved one. From the new Love Bridge bracelets, unique Sterling silver creations and expressive Unity bracelets through to filigree Karma Beads – never has a THOMAS SABO collection been as full of sentiments and joie de vivre…

ByThe Carousel15/07/2015

Destinations

Top Five Places To Getaway Before The Baby In Australia

Here are five of the best babymoons for parents-to-be in our own backyard. Northern Territory Nicole Kidman believes the ‘fertility waters’ in the Northern Territory outback may have contributed to the pregnancies of herself and six other women who worked on the film Australia. While these powers may be redundant during a babymoon, there’s a beauty and…

ByThe Carousel15/07/2015

Baking

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookies Makes 24 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 cup Peanut Butter Crunchy ⅔ cup caster sugar 100g Milk dark baking chocolate, roughly chopped ⅓ unsalted peanuts ⅓ cup puffed rice 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence METHOD 1 Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Spoon tablespoonsful of mixture onto greased baking trays. 2 Bake in…

ByThe Carousel15/07/2015