Understanding The Vital Role Lifestyle Changes And How It Impacts Conception

In the intricate dance of conception, the sperm plays a vital role in the success of fertilisation. These tiny cells carry a lot of responsibility when it comes to the journey to parenthood. Leading Fertility Expert, Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD), shares insights into the role of sperm in conception and the simple lifestyle changes one…

ByThe Carousel05/02/2024

Entertainment News & Trends

Five Minutes with Model, Actor & Influencer Zoe Cross

The Carousel talks to Model, Actor & Influencer Zoe Cross. How would you describe your style? If you take Ziggy Stardust, a vintage café racer with a tropical ocean breeze and blend that in a juicer you will get yourself a Zoe cocktail. (Consume at your own risk) As a model, it must be important to maintain…

ByThe Carousel05/02/2024

Baking Food & Drink

Adriano Zumbo’s Banana Caramel Balsamic Macaroons

Try Adriano Zumbo's Banana Caramel Balsamic Macaroons Makes 25 You will need 1 quantity Zumbaron Shells (see page 116), coloured deep pink INGREDIENTS Banana caramel 35 g (1¼ oz) pure cream (35% fat) seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean 0.5 g (1/64 oz) gellan gum (see Glossary) 4 g (1/8 oz) lemon juice 90 g (3¼ oz) banana 233 g (8½ oz) caster (superfine) sugar 85…

ByThe Carousel13/01/2024

Health Relationships

5 Simple Tips For Keeping The Romance Alive

A new nationwide poll by eHarmony reveals that 96% of us agree that romance is vital for love to blossom, whether you’ve just started dating, or already in a relationship. What’s more, 47% of Aussies believe in love at first sight, 60% are convinced that ‘The One’ is out there somewhere, and 30% would like to…

ByThe Carousel05/01/2024

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Last Night’s Leftovers Frittata

This recipe uses what was leftover from the night before and turns it into a delicious meal. Perfect for breakfast because it’s full of eggs, but you can eat this anytime of the day hot or cold. Better yet, make it after dinner so it’s ready to eat cold in the morning – waste not,…

ByThe Carousel26/12/2023

Fitness Nutrition Wellness & Health

Help! I Ate Too Many Canapes At The Christmas Party And Have To Rock A Bikini By The Weekend!

Unfortunately, with this temptation it makes us reluctant to throw on our bikinis and head to the beach for sand, sun and surf. This Christmas season I am on a mission to prove that there are effective ways to tame those grinchy extra calories that seem intent on sewing your summer wardrobe that bit tighter. Here…

ByThe Carousel26/12/2023

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Christmas Seafood Platter With Chive Dressing & Roasted Garlic Aioli

Christmas Seafood Platter With Chive Dressing & Roasted Garlic Aioli is an ideal way to kick off Christmas. Serves 8 Preparation time 30 min Cooking time 30 min INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 16 peeled cooked King prawns, deveined, tails intact 24 shucked oysters 8 cooked…

ByThe Carousel24/12/2023

Entertainment Inspirational Women News

Carly Simon Says Warren Beatty Inspired Your So Vain

Fans have always speculated over just who was “so vain” in the catchy chorus. Now Carly, who’s had a string of well-known lovers, has revealed the answer – it is in fact Warren Beatty. Carly, now 80, confirmed to People magazine that the memorable line, “You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you”, is…

ByThe Carousel14/12/2023

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

Posh Active: Fashionable Activewear For Women Over 50

Let me introduce myself, I am Gai Brennan, the co-founder of Posh Active, an alternative activewear label designed specifically for women over 50. Posh Active was born out of my discontent with the activewear industry ignoring women who are over 50 and is changing the activewear industry for the better. The current mantra in activewear…

ByThe Carousel04/12/2023

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Decadent Christmas Praline Truffles

INGREDIENTS 110 g caster sugar 1 tbsp golden syrup 100 g hazelnut roughly chopped 200 ml cream 1 tsp hazelnut praline coffee (ground) 70 g unsalted butter 300 g 70% dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 tsp of sea salt 250 g 45% milk chocolate for dipping Feuilletine, cocoa or chopped hazelnuts for rolling METHOD 1 Have a baking tray or dish lined with baking paper or silicon pad. 2…

ByThe Carousel03/12/2023