7 Easy Tips To Stop Office Weight Gain

SumoSalad fitness coach, Amelia Burton, reveals 7 easy steps to get trim at the office Tag along! No money? Don't even like coffee? Tag along with your friends for a coffee break anyway. The stroll will give you a kickstart to your day and give you some fresh air and natural light. Oh, and you'll probably…

ByThe Carousel24/03/2014

News & Trends

VAMFF Runway 4: Bianca Spender, Camilla and Marc, Lifewithbird, Ginger & Smart, Michael Lo Sordo

Photography by Lucas Dawson Some of Australia's leading designers took to the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Fesitval's runway to showcase some of the most coveted collections for the new season. Leading the charge on at this premium runway show were the clean lines and clever textural use of Bianca Spender, Lifewithbird, camilla and marc and…

ByThe Carousel21/03/2014

Sugo D’agnello (Slow-cooked Lamb & Tomato Sauce)

My maternal Nonna wasn't the most sophisticated cook. She would always make the same two or three dishes, but, to this day, my siblings, my cousins and I are yet to taste anything as comforting and delicious as her sugo di pomodoro, polenta con salsiccia and sugo d'agnello. It was always fascinating to observe her in…

ByThe Carousel21/03/2014

News & Trends

Camilla’s VAMFF Visual Spectacular!

Photography by Lucas Dawson VAMFF saw a breathtaking collection of vibrant, playful and luxurious designs from Australia's very own Camilla Franks. In a collision between feminine soul and fresh silhouettes, the 'And God Created Woman' collection saw the return of Camilla's bold signature style injected with a tough winter attitude that uses luxe fabrics to create a…

ByThe Carousel20/03/2014

Celeb Style News & Trends

In Memory of L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott, long-time girlfriend of Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger, was beautiful, talented and creative. But at just 49, L'Wren's life was tragically cut short, when she was found dead in her Manhattan apartment Monday morning, with US media reporting it as a suicide. In honour of the former model and successful fashion designer, who has…

ByThe Carousel18/03/2014

Celeb Style

The Carousel Sizzle Reel

ByThe Carousel27/02/2014

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Pizza On The Grill

INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups + 2 Tbsp lukewarm water 2 teaspoons yeast 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt Herb Pesto 1 cup packed fresh parsley 1 cup packed fresh basil 1 clove garlic juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts Toppings 3 or 4 pints assorted cherry tomatoes, halved 12 oz. fresh burrata METHOD 1 Using Zoe's…

ByThe Carousel11/02/2014

Entertaining & Wine

Blood Orange Granita

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained 2/3 cup water METHOD Mix together the juice and water. Pour juice into a shallow pan and place in the freezer. After 30 mins, scrap the pan with a fork to break up the ice crystals. Make sure to scrap all sides of the pan to ensure the consistency…

ByThe Carousel10/02/2014

Entertaining & Wine

Blood Orange Margaritas

Serves Makes 2 cocktails INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup blood orange juice, reserve the orange halves/wedges 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup triple sec 1 teaspoon agave syrup* optional Ice to serve METHOD 1 Rub the rim of the glass with the juiced orange halves/wedges, (I like to juice small quantities with my hands. I love watching Jamie Oliver do…

ByThe Carousel10/02/2014

Baking

Lamington Tiramisu

Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 packets Lamington fingers (about 16 fingers) 1 cup strong espresso coffee 1/4 cup of Amaretto 2 eggs (separated) 3 tbsp caster sugar 250gram mascarpone cheese 250ml thickened cream, whipped METHOD 1 Combine the coffee and Amaretto in a bowl. 2 Add egg yolk and sugar in a bowl and whisk until thick and pale. Add mascarpone and beat until just combined. Add…

ByThe Carousel10/02/2014