If Tokyo was a TV series it would be called the 'Bonkers & the Beautiful'.
As a first timer to Japan it’s a fascinating mix; where else can you have robot dinners, immerse yourself in Samurai culture then be following a man dressed as a Panda as he crosses the road sectioned off by Hello…
Try this sweet recipe for meringues with coconut yoghurt and fresh fruit, extracted from Maggie Beer's 'Maggie's Harvest'.
PREP 20 minutes
COOK 1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time
MAKES about 6 individual meringues
INGREDIENTS
cornflour, for dusting
apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, for cleaning
MERINGUES
liquid from 1 x 400g can chickpeas (aquafaba), refrigerated
pinch…
A delicate mix of cucumbers, celery, apples, and kale will give you a little extra pick-up that will keep you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Makes
3 ½ Cup (2 servings)
Total Time
15 Minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Container
Low-Profile 2.0-litre Container
Ingredients
120 ml (½ cup) water
300 g (1 ) cucumber
80 g (½ ) celery stalk
375 g (2 medium) apples, seeded, halved
60 g (2 cups) kale
5 g (1 Tablespoon) fresh ginger root, peeled
Directions
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed.
Blend for 30-45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
If using a programmed machine press the Smoothie button and allow the programmed cycle to complete.
Strain through a nut milk bag. Store in refrigerator. Use within 2 days.
Notes
Filtering the juice will remove the fibre, try drinking this juice as a smoothie when you are in a hurry. Ginger adds great flavour but adding too much can overpower. Start with a small amount and add more to the blend after you have tried it. This blend can easily be doubled in the Vitamix 64 ounce containers.
America seems built for road trips. The easy highways between the big cities and the changing landscapes as you cross the country make it an enjoyable way to explore the diversity of the states. But a road trip is about much more than the destinations - it's about the journey and the things you find…
Maggie Beer's Roast Pork Belly Recipe is made with a delicious glaze using Seville Marmalade and Verjuice.
Serves 12
INGREDIENTS
1 large clove garlic, chopped
sea salt flakes
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1⁄3 cup (115 g) Seville marmalade
2 tablespoons verjuice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 kg pork belly, skin removed
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1 Using the flat of a large…
Winter in Tasmania is all about embracing the cold and finding warmth in unexpected places. It's about wrapping yourself in a soft scarf, sipping a glass of local pinot noir by a roaring fire, and gazing at a sky filled with stars that shine brightest in winter.
On my recent trip to the Apple…
In the Japanese capital, Tokyo, space is a luxury. Residents live in small apartments, stacked on top of each other, sharing with generations. They're lucky if there's room for grandma... let alone a pet. Most apartment blocks ban animals yet people still crave the interactions with their furry friends.
Enter the cat cafe. These…
Salted Squid Salad And Sesame-Lemongrass Dressing by Bali cook and author Janet DeNeefe.
Bali has been home to Janet - The Queen of Ubud - as she is fondly nicknamed - for over 20 years. This talented cook, restauranteur, author, artist, literary festival director, wife, mother, and practicing Hindu shares some of her favourite Indonesian-inspired recipes with us. …
When lifestyle icon Martha Stewart took the stage at Sydney’s Vivid Festival, she revealed one of her top wellness tips: a green smoothie every morning. At 83, she swears by it for staying healthy and energised. So, inspired by her routine, we’re sharing The Carousel’s ultimate green smoothie recipe for you to try at home.…
