Do You Own A Memory Foam Mattress? Women’s Hosiery? Car Tyres? The Violent Truth Behind Common Consumer Goods

Australians are pretty big consumers, but it wasn’t that long ago that we knew nothing about the vast array of products we use on an everyday basis. Consumer advocacy was something that only got going in the 1950s and 1960s; sustainable use of raw materials and ethical sourcing are ideas that have come to us…

ByThe Carousel24/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine Healthy

Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad With Caramelized Fennel, Marcona Almonds & Fresh Red Grapes

Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad With Caramelized Fennel, Marcona Almonds & Fresh Red Grapes for 6 Serves. INGREDIENTS Salad 1 1/2 pounds Brussel sprouts trimmed, halved (or quartered, if large) outer leaves removed and reserved. 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large bulbs of fennel, quartered and cut into ¼” thick slices ¼ Cup low-sodium vegetable broth 2…

ByThe Carousel24/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine

Midnight Express

Let me tell you a secret: I’ve mixed more drinks in Turkey than I’ve cooked hot dinners. I was trained as a bartender before I became a chef and, like most of my generation of Turkish hospitality students, I was inspired by the movie Cocktail (starring Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown). I found mixing drinks…

ByThe Carousel21/02/2015

Get The Look News & Trends

Polo Anyone? It’s The New Races, Darling…

Polo is the new racing, there’s no doubt about it. Prince William and Harry’s favourite hobby has become a hugely popular spectator sport in Australia, especially for celebrities and VIPs. If you want polo at its best, you should head along to the prestigious Australia vs New Zealand Polo International at Windsor Polo Club in…

ByThe Carousel20/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine

Thin-Crust Pide With Spicy Lamb Topping

When I say thin-crust pizza is Italy’s answer to lahmacun (pronounced ‘lah-mahjun‘), I’m not trying to start a fight. The idea of putting spiced mince on a disc of dough would have occurred to human beings long before there were nations called Italy or Turkey—or for that matter Armenia, Greece or Syria—all of whom have…

ByThe Carousel20/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Wild Thyme & Blood Orange Salad

The region was formerly part of Syria, only added to the Turkish republic in 1938, so its food is surprising to most Turks. In addition to this salad, we can credit the Antakyans with künefe (page 334) and muhammara sauce (page 247). Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 10 thyme sprigs 5 oregano sprigs 3 spring onions (scallions) 1 green chilli…

ByThe Carousel19/02/2015

Homes

Home Decorating: Max Your Style With Challenging Small Spaces

Decorating small spaces can be a tricky challenge to get right, but as award-winning interior designer Greg Natale explains, it’s the little touches than can make a big difference… Tip #1 Let smaller furniture pieces take a stand Reduce it “In a limited space, opt for smaller furniture, not less of it. Choose…

ByThe Carousel18/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

All Day Bruschetta

You can make all of the bruschetta options for entertaining or just choose your favourite. Avo/Fetta/Mint Mash – serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 slices quality sourdough grain bread 1 large avocado ¼ cup quality fetta 1 heaped teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped Salt & pepper to taste Lemon wedges, to serve METHOD Toast bread to taste Combine avocado, fetta and…

ByThe Carousel16/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Yummy Berry Ice-Cream

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups Greek Yoghurt, unsweetened 5 tablespoons rice malt syrup (honey or maple syrup will work also) 2 stalks fresh mint, leaves picked 2 cups frozen mixed berries ½ - 1 cup ice cubes 1 punnet fresh blueberries, to serve 4 tablespoons cacao nibs, to serve (optional) METHOD 1 In a small food processor, whizz the yoghurt, rice malt syrup & mint…

ByThe Carousel15/02/2015

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Refreshing Flavoured Water

Flavoured water combinations – all served with still or sparkling water + ice in a large jug INGREDIENTS 3 slices lemon + 3 sprigs fresh mint 3 slices orange + 3 sprigs fresh mint ¼ punnet blueberries + ¼ punnet strawberries, halved + 3 sprigs fresh mint ¼ cucumber, sliced + ½ lime, sliced +…

ByThe Carousel14/02/2015