Brazilian Fever: Cook Up a World Cup Storm With These Beautiful Recipes

We all long to be in Brazil for the World Cup. The beaches, the music, the food and of course the contagious FIFA fever. Bring Brazil home by cooking up a feast with these gorgeous recipes... Pão De Queijo: Tasty Cheese Rolls, Brazilian Style See recipe here! Dessert: Quindim (Coconut Custard, Bahía Way) See recipe here! Amazon Fish…

ByThe Carousel23/06/2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Moqueca: Beautiful, Brazilian & Tropical Fish Stew

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut milk 1 fresh green coconut or 2 cups bottled coconut juice 2 cups peeled and julienned onions 3 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut in julienne 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, and seeded, and cut in julienne or 1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (coriander) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley 1/2 cup coarsely chopped scallions (spring onions) 1/4 cup vegetable…

ByThe Carousel23/06/2014

Baking Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Brazilian Dessert: Quindim (Coconut Custard, Bahía Way)

INGREDIENTS 1 pound plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for coating pan 12 egg yolks 21/2 cups grated coconut* 2 tablespoons raisins or, 6 strawberries cut in half 1 cup strawberry couli * Do not use commercially packaged sweetened coconut. However, you may use frozen grated coconut. METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2 Place 1 pound…

ByThe Carousel23/06/2014

Celeb Style

Australian Ballet Principal Artist Amber Scott Talks Nutrition/Energy Balance & Eating Disorders

The image of the ethereal, wafer-thin ballet dancer is one we are accustomed to seeing, but is it hard to maintain? Do dancers let their hair down and have the odd chocolate biscuit or glass of red wine, or is it a life confined by nibbling on carrot sticks and nuts? In her interview with The…

ByThe Carousel12/06/2014

Press

The Sun-Herald Press Coverage Of The Carousel

ByThe Carousel03/06/2014

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Super Healthy Grilled Mackerel with Barley, Eggplant and Garlic Yoghurt

Mackerel would have to be one of the most underrated fish in Australia. Ironically, most of the catch is ground into food for farmed fish, which end up with nowhere near the incredible flavour and texture of mackerel. Grilled slowly over coals, it offers a wonderful eating experience: the natural oils in the fish…

ByThe Carousel03/06/2014

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Pan-fried Squid With Broad Beans And Chorizo

On closer investigation those who hate them have usually suffered through mealy and starchy broad beans that have been picked too late. To add insult to injury, the beans have then been boiled until they are grey and watery. Broad beans need to be picked young and sweet, like peas. At this size they can…

ByThe Carousel02/06/2014

Lifestyle & Homes World

Forbes’ 100 (Somewhat Surprising) Most Powerful Women In The World

Forbes Magazine has unveiled its 100 Most Powerful Women in the World list and once again it's bursting at the seams with CEO's, world leaders and political figures. As expected, influential names like Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Melinda Gates, Oprah and Sheryl Sandberg make a prominent appearance in the Top 20, but some surprise contenders…

ByThe Carousel02/06/2014

Celeb Style

Australian Ballet’s Amber Scott Reveals Ballet’s Physical Downsides

Australian Ballet's Amber Scott Reveals Ballet's Physical Downsides Corns, strapping, blisters, ice baths, physiotherapy and constant, niggling pain are just some of the realities of a professional dancer's life, according to Australian Ballet principal artist Amber Scott. It often comes as a surprise to many people to learn just how high the level of…

ByThe Carousel30/05/2014

Celeb Style

Gary Pepper Girl, Nicole Warne on Striking A Work/Life Balance and Being The 2014 Lavazza Style Consultant

It can be tough staying in top shape when your job takes you to every corner of the globe, but here Nicole Warne (aka Gary Pepper Girl) reveals two top tips on managing a healthy lifestyle. The super-blogger also tells Style Editor Lizzie Renkert how drinking coffee has helped her to build a successful…

ByThe Carousel28/05/2014