The World’s Best Pizza Margherita

"This is the recipe I used when competing at the Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza (Pizza World Championship) which was held in Parma, Italy. It was there and for this pizza that I was awarded the title of world’s top Margherita Pizza!" Johnny Di Francesco INGREDIENTS 220g (8oz) Pizza Dough (recipe below) 50g (2oz) Buffalo Mozzarella, sliced 60g (2 1⁄2 oz)…

ByThe Carousel26/11/2023

Environment Sustainability

A Crash Course In Sustainability

Sustainability has become a ‘hot’ topic in society in recent years. The new interest in maintaining Earth has been fuelled by the idea of global warming, which has led to an investment of our time and money into events such as Earth Day, which has in turn shone a spotlight on sustainability. In order to…

ByThe Carousel23/11/2023

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Smoked Leg Ham, Mushroom And Sage Pizza

Follow his recipe for smoked leg ham, mushroom and sage pizza from his book 'New Pizza'. It is a lovely combination of flavours, especially between the smoked leg ham and the sage. Don’t buy pre-packaged ham, but rather have it sliced off the bone and ask for it a little thicker for texture. INGREDIENTS 250 g…

ByThe Carousel21/11/2023

Inspirational Women Lifestyle & Homes News Parenting

Living With Cerebral Palsy: The Extraordinary Story Of Isabella Lombardo

Special Needs mum Libby Lombardo shares the extraordinary story of her five-year-old daughter Isabella with The Carousel. Born with cerebral palsy, Isabella was destined for a life in pain, confined to a wheelchair. The Lombardos had other ideas… “We have travelled an extraordinary road together that has brought heartbreak - frankly, sometimes I am barely…

ByThe Carousel19/11/2023

Health Relationships

Lexi Crouch: How I Overcame My Battle With Anorexia Nervosa

Lexi comes from a 15 year lived experience with Anorexia and Eating Issues. She has made a full recovery over the last 12 years through lifestyle and is on a mission to help others get there too. Lexi is a speaker for The Buttterfly Foundation & Eating Disorders Queensland, Yoga Teacher & Practitioner, soon to…

ByThe Carousel07/11/2023

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Healthy Your Recipes

Singapore Noodles With Prawns & Roast Duck

"Even though the name suggests otherwise, this isn’t exactly a classic Singaporean dish. It was apparently developed by Cantonese chefs who were inspired by the diversity of the tiny republic – I guess that’s how the curry powder fits in. Either way, it’s pretty delicious and can be as simple or as complicated as you…

ByThe Carousel05/11/2023

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Best Accommodation in Brunswick Heads: Premium Cabins at Reflections Holiday Parks Massey Greene

Massey Greene has six new Premium cabins located on the far NSW North Coast and Anne Foyster stayed at the waterside retreat in Brunswick Heads, a popular destination to relax in the Byron Shire. Brunswick Heads is often the forgotten sister of Byron Bay but there is no doubt there is plenty on offer…

ByThe Carousel31/10/2023

Beauty & Fashion Make-Up

Halloween Sugar Skull Makeup – Not As Tricky As It Looks

Why is it so important to use a lighter base for this sugar skull makeup tutorial? “Sugar skulls, or Calavera are traditionally made from sugar, which is mostly white so the base or bulk of the skull prior to decorating was white,” says makeup artist Napoleon Perdis. “When a sugar skull is celebrated through art, the…

ByThe Carousel27/10/2023

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

5 Top Sydney Dining Spots That Won’t Break The Bank

To help you wine and dine your significant other without breaking the bank, the world’s leading online restaurant reservation platform, OpenTable, has pulled together a selection of dining spots to grab a budget-friendly bite on your next Sydney date. China Diner, Bondi This is one funky restaurant and a killer date spot! Your date is guaranteed to…

ByThe Carousel25/10/2023

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Halloween Cocktails And Shocktails (Tricks & Treats)

Try these spooky cocktails for Halloween. They will make your party full of fun and our Scary Shocktails will delight your guests. Vampire’s Kiss INGREDIENTS 30mls Patron Silver Tequila 30mls Cranberry Juice Good shake of grenadine METHOD Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a shot glass. Witches’ Brew INGREDIENTS 40mls Bacardi…

ByThe Carousel25/10/2023