Madeira Magic: A Piece of Portuguese Paradise

Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve may have put Portugal on the map, but, a a mere hour’s flight from the mainland, the four-island archipelago of Madeira delivers a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich culture, and exhilarating adventures that offer an escape into another world. Known as the "Island of Eternal Spring," Madeira has become…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/04/2025

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

5 Delicious Pasta Recipes To Try Out For A Quick And Easy Meal In Minutes

Whether you're a spaghetti savourer, lasagna lover, farfalle fanatic or just generally a pasta partisan, here are some easy pasta recipes from some top chefs. 1.Whole Grain Spaghetti with Green Vegetable “Cacio & Pepe” by Andrea Tranchero INGREDIENTS 340g Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti 100ml Extra Virgin Olive oil 8 leaves Fresh basil, torn 1 zucchini…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Entertaining & Wine

My Mother’s Cold Chinese Summer Noodles

INGREDIENTS The salad 1 x 250 gram (almost 9 oz) packet of either white or brown rice noodles (vermicelli) 1 small green capsicum (pepper) cut into thin strips 1 small red capsicum (pepper) cut into thin strips 1 large carrot, julienned 1 large cucumber, peeled and julienned 1/4 red onion, sliced very thinly 1 rib of celery, sliced very thinly on the diagonal 1…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Health Nutrition

Sugar, Spice, and Blood Sugar Advice: T1D Tips for the Last of the Summer Festivities

From backyard BBQs to ice creams on the beach and bubbly drinks on roof top bars, the official festivities over summer may be over, but the feasting is not! But, for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the excitement of gatherings and festivities come with unique challenges. From platters of rich food to…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Food & Drink Healthy

Raspberry, Spinach & Persian Feta Salad With Walnuts

Raspberry, Spinach & Persian Feta Salad With Walnuts Serves 4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS For the Salad 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil 2 tablespoons verjuice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon caster sugar 100g baby spinach leaves 2 tablespoons chives, roughly chopped 1 lemon, coarsely zested 125g raspberries 100g Persian feta, drained, crumbled For the Salted candied walnuts 2 tablespoons caster sugar ½ cup…

ByAlice Duthie28/03/2025

Healthy

Lorna Jane’s Refreshing Immunity Tonic

Preparation Time 5 minutes Serves 2 (about 75ml each) INGREDIENTS (125ml) freshly squeezed orange juice grated 1cm (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger 2 teaspoons manuka honey grated 1cm (1/2-inch) piece fresh turmeric METHOD 1 Whisk freshly squeezed orange juice with grated piece fresh ginger, manuka honey and grated piece of fresh turmeric in a small jug until combined. 2 Pour into serving glasses or bottles. Cooks' Notes: Nutritional count per serving protein (0.4g), Carbohydrate (10.7g),…

ByLorna Jane28/03/2025

Food & Drink Recipes

Sticky Pear Pudding By Larissa Takchi

For a twist on a classic try swapping out dates for pears – they work wonderfully with the spices in the pudding. Try this recipe with Packham or William pears – they are great all-rounder pears that can be eaten fresh or used in cooking. Serves 8 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes for individual…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Books Lifestyle & Homes

Hidden Libraries of The World Revealed

In this Lonely Planet extract, "Hidden Libraries", the author Nancy Pearl, shares her wisdom about the wonders of the world's secret gems for all book lovers. "One truth I’ve learned in my long career as a librarian is that a library serves different purposes for different people," shares Nancy Pearl in Lonely Planet's latest book…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Baking Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Top 10 Tips For The Perfect Pizza

Here are our top 10 Tips For The Perfect Pizza! 1 Style – Choose one! For us it’s Napoletana all the way baby! 2 The Dough - This is where it all starts and ends. Don’t rush this process! 3 Music - An essential in any kitchen usually something from the Motown era. 4 Ingredients – Source the…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025

Food & Drink

Crunchy Broccoli And Almond Rice Noodles For Vegans

An easy, gluten-free broccoli and Australian almond noodle dish! Serves: 1 Ingredients Per person • 1 square of rice noodles (rice vermicelli) • 1 head of broccoli • ⅓ cup flaked almonds • 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste • 1.5 tablespoons water (reduce if using more lemon juice) • Salt flakes, to taste Instructions Heat up a small sauce pan…

ByRobyn Foyster28/03/2025