Gwinganna’s Polenta and Quinoa Porridge Recipe

Try this delicious Polenta and Quinoa Porridge from Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. For more amazing recipes from Gwinganna, check out their latest book A Guide To Gwinganna. Polenta and Quinoa Porridge Ingredients 1 cup polenta 1 cup quinoa flakes or grains pinch of sea salt 1 litre filtered water 2-3 strips of lemon or orange rind…

ByThe Carousel09/05/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Mocktail Mimosa

Breakfast in bed is best served with a side of sparkling wine and orange juice. But, if mum is going sans-alcohol this year, we think that this recipe for a Mother's Day Mocktail Mimosa is just as good! INGREDIENTS One bottle of alcohol-free Sparkling Brut (We like this one by Aussie brand Altina) Fresh…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa09/05/2024

Beauty & Fashion

50 Gift Ideas for the Mum Who Loves a Beauty Buy (Including a Designer Dupe Perfume For Less Than $15!)

From cult to classic, nostalgic to new, we've rounded up 50 (yep, half a hundred!) Mother's Day gift ideas to create a curated collection that will help you find the perfect present for every beauty-loving mamma. Including a designer dupe for less than $15. And a $100+ hair brush that's worth the spurge! SKIN…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa09/05/2024

Baking

The Utterly Brilliant Vanilla Cake With Rose Buttercream Recipe

There are cakes and then there's Vanilla Cake With Rose Buttercream. It is truly incredible and the perfect showcase for any special occasion. You can try more cakes here. Makes one 3-tiered 15 cm (6 inch) cake 1 quantity Rose buttercream 2 quantities Vanilla cake batter TO CROWN INGREDIENTS edible organic pink or coral roses edible leaves METHOD Prepare the rose buttercream. Prepare two quantities…

ByThe Carousel08/05/2024

Food & Drink

Impress Your Mum This Mother’s Day With A Feast

Your mum will appreciate a home-cooked meal more than anything you could give her, as she will know you have laboured over these gorgeous recipes. So, put your credit card down and your apron on and get ready to make mum cry this Mother's Day! BREAKFAST IN BED Blinis With Egg & Smoked Salmon Click here for the…

ByMillie Constable08/05/2024

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

The Five Rs of Thrift Store Styling

Before Macklemore, there was Faye De Lanty, a pioneer in thrift store styling at Salvo Stores and the bestselling author of Opshopulence - a style bible aimed at turning thrift store finds into million-dollar looks while championing sustainability. Recently, Faye partnered with Salvos Stores and Cricut to host a Mother's Day workshop, offering her expertise…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa08/05/2024

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Egg White Cake With Strawberry Icing

Anneka Manning is a superb cook and this recipe is typical of her brilliance. Serves 10 Preparation time 20 minutes (+ 1 hour cooling and 40 minutes standing time) Baking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS Melted butter, extra, to grease 220 g (7¾ oz/1 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 150 g (5½ oz/1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 1½ tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) 1 teaspoon baking powder 6 egg whites,…

ByAnneka Manning07/05/2024

Beauty & Fashion Fashion

What Does Slow Fashion Actually Mean Anyway?

"Slow fashion" has been quickly gaining momentum as a counter-movement to the fast-paced, mass production methods dominating the industry. But what exactly does slow fashion actually mean? To delve deeper into this question, Sonali Prakash, the Founder of Redan the Label, a New Zealand brand that epitomises the ethos of slow fashion, reveals her thoughts...…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa07/05/2024

News News

We Found The Easiest Way to Double Your Breast Cancer Research Donations This Week

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia women. And, while the disease is tough, so are the women who fight against it. Including the various organisations who continue to commit to finding funds - and hopefully a cure - against it. One of the best examples is Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) -…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa06/05/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

TV Chef Ed Halmagyi’s Sausage & Cheese Scrolls For Snacking

From zesty salads to hearty stews, Better Homes and Gardens TV chef Ed Halmagyi shares his favourite dishes from his personal recipe collection, including this gem - Sausage & Cheese Scrolls Recipe. Great for breakfast or just about any time of day for snacking, these beefy mozzarella bites are more than worth the effort of making…

ByEmeric Brard06/05/2024