Chocolate & Cookie Dough Tart Recipe

Try Morgan Hipworth's delicious NOMO chocolate and cookie dough tart recipe. PREP TIME: 35 MINS COOK TIME: 18 MINS SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS FOR THE SWEET SHORTCRUST PASTRY: 195g vegan butter alternative, cold, cut into cubes 180g icing sugar, sifted 2g salt 365g plain flour 105g corn flour 55g almond meal 105g…

ByAlice Duthie31/03/2024

Entertaining & Wine

Joseph Vargetto’s Easter Cannoli Alla Siciliana

Serves 6 people For this recipe you will need heat-safe aluminum cylinders for the deep frying. INGREDIENTS Dough 300grams flour 10grams caster sugar 125ml Marsala Pinch salt Cottonseed oil for frying Filling 500grams ricotta 250grams icing sugar 100grams mixed candied peel (orange ok) 100grams chopped dark chocolate, fine 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup 1 pinch cinnamon METHOD 1. Mix ingredients together with a touch of water if required. 2. Knead until…

ByThe Carousel31/03/2024

Entertaining & Wine

Joseph Vargetto’s Easter Pignolata

Pignolata are a dessert that is traditionally eaten on special occasions, such as Easter Sunday in parts of Italy. They are a delicious option for those who would like a change from chocolate. Crunchy and sweet, with a slight tang from the orange, they are easy to make and a fine way to finish. INGREDIENTS 1 kg…

ByThe Carousel30/03/2024

Environment Sustainability

Help Save the Bilby this Easter

Find out more about these cute Australian animals called bilbies, and why we’d like to see more bilbies than bunnies at Easter time. What is a bilby? The Greater Bilby is a nocturnal marsupial with a silky light grey and white coat, and a distinct long black and white crested tail with a spur-like tip.…

ByEmma Crameri30/03/2024

Food & Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Stocking up on Seafood for Easter

Off the back of Sustainable Seafood Week, and with Easter fast approaching, many households are preparing for festive meals. Where seafood often takes centre stage. To ensure a delicious and ethical feast, it's crucial to know how to select the freshest seafood and support responsible fishing practices in the process. Here to help is Sven…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa30/03/2024

Advice Destinations Travel & Leisure

Japan’s Iconic Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Brilliant

In the short but sweet period of late March to mid-April, the blooming of Japan’s world-renowned sakura (cherry blossoms) sweeps the country in a visual spectacle of soft pink flowers. The iconic season attracts visitors from across the globe as sakura’s delicate rosy blossoms blanket the country in pastel splendour. Aussies are travelling to Japan more…

ByRobyn Foyster30/03/2024

Baking Food & Drink Homes Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Easter Holiday Hobbies To Boost Your Happiness

Easter is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in some personal interests and lots of self-care! Whether it’s a project you struggle to find time for day-to-day, a hobby that you once really enjoyed or something you’ve been inspired to try your hand at, The Carousel is urging all Aussies to set their intent…

ByRobyn Foyster30/03/2024

Food & Drink TV Shows

Step Inside Australia’s Chocolate Factory This Easter

If you are a chocolate fanatic like us, then watch the SBS's Slow TV on Youtube below, this Easter. Take a deep dive into the making of some of our favourite chocolate treats right from inside Australia's own Willy Wonka-inspired Cadbury chocolate factory. And the best part is, you don't need a golden ticket for…

ByEmeric Brard30/03/2024

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Easter: Perfect Time To Cook The Cutest Cupcakes Ever

Chocolate Bunny Bottoms Cupcakes Preparation time: 25 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Makes: 12 Ingredients Cupcakes 200g butter, diced 1 cup CSR Brown Sugar 100g dark chocolate, chopped 2 extra large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3⁄4 cup self-raising flour 1⁄4 cup cocoa To Decorate 150g unsalted butter, softened 250g CSR Chocolate Buttercream Icing Mix 3 tsp water Marshmallows Desiccated coconut Sprinkles Method 1. Pre-heat…

ByVictoria Dezeraud30/03/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

How To Avoid Skin Breakouts This Easter

Emma Hobson, Education Manager of the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica, gives her top tips on staying breakout-free this Easter… and no, you don’t have to cut chocolate out completely. Score! 1. Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate; dark chocolate contains cocoa polyphenols which are great antioxidants and contain more iron. 2. Ensure you have good…

ByThe Carousel28/03/2024