Banana Double Chocolate Almond Muffins

The perfect afternoon treat packed with the nutritional value of Australian bananas and complimented with the indulgent taste of milk chocolate. Makes 16 muffins Ingredients 4 bananas, mashed 200 gm or 1 cup caster sugar 150 ml or ⅔ cup oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 240 gm or 1 ½ cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 50 gm or…

ByJames Graham22/02/2025

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

We’ve been on a beauty binge this week, putting the newest products through their paces to see if they live up to the hype. From sophisticated skin care treats to fabulous fragrances, we've swiped and spritzed to cover it all. So, if you're in the market for something new to freshen up your routine, these…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa22/02/2025

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Your Recipes

Jamie Oliver’s Toffee Apple Loaf Cake Recipe

"This all-in-one sponge method is perfect for beginner bakers and proves that baking can be super-easy, so get stuck in – the results are mega. Beautiful fluffy sponge topped with caramelised apple slices. Also, I’ve used oil instead of butter here because it creates a really light texture and best of all, it contains less saturated…

ByJamie Oliver22/02/2025

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Easy to Make Savoury Apple and Sage Jelly Recipe

Easy to Make Savoury Apple and Sage Jelly Recipe is a winner. Cooking time 45 minutes + overnight Makes about 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) granny smith apples 3/4 cup loosely packed (15 g/1/2 oz) young sage leaves 1/2 cup (125 ml/4 fl oz) lemon juice 3 cups (750…

ByRobyn Foyster22/02/2025

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Vegan No Bake Chocolate Wellness Rum Balls With Walnuts

No Bake Chocolate Wellness Rum Balls With Walnuts are a vegan delight and great for anyone with a sweet tooth. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 12 dates, pitted 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup blanched almonds 1 cup walnuts 1 tsp vanilla extract 45g dark chocolate melts 1/2 capful of rum 1/2 cup shredded coconut METHOD 1 Using a high powered food processor, combine all of the ingredients except for the…

ByRobyn Foyster22/02/2025

Food & Drink Healthy

Chia, Almond & Apple Bircher With Activated Cinnamon Walnuts

This Chia, Almond & Apple Bircher With Activated Cinnamon Walnuts recipe is a perfect way to kickstart your day and it's ideal for vegans. Make time 15 minutes Soak time 30 minutes Serves 3–4 INGREDIENTS 20 g (¾ oz/¼ cup) chia seeds 435 ml (15¼ fl oz/1¾ cups) almond milk (see page 30) 2 apples or pears 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp sultanas (golden raisins) 1 tsp…

ByRobyn Foyster22/02/2025

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Matt Preston’s Rediculously Good Pavlova Recipe

Myth Pavlova is from New Zealand. My Truth It has become a source of some national shame that Australia’s signature dessert might actually be the creation of our trans-Tasman rivals. Well, I am here to tell you not to worry. We’ve got this, Australia! Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova toured Australia and New Zealand in 1926, and Australia again…

ByMatt Preston20/02/2025

Entertaining & Wine

Guillaume Brahimi’s Beef Daube With Baby Vegetables

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 x 250 g wagyu beef cheeks, sinew removed 1 onion (peeled and roughly cut into 2cm pieces) 1 carrot (peeled and roughly cut into 2cm pieces) 1 stick celery (roughly cut into 2cm pieces) ½ head garlic ½ bunch thyme 1 bayleaf 1.5 litres red wine 1 orange, peeled 50 ml brandy salt Garnish 200 g speck, cut into 1 cm…

ByGuillaume Brahimi20/02/2025

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion

Papaya, Pomegranate, Mango and Pumpkin: Great in a Smoothie, Even Better in a Facial

If you thought papaya, pomegranate, mango, and pumpkin were best enjoyed in a tropical smoothie, think again. Because, my skin recently just drank them up in an indulgent OCosmedics facial. Spotlighting the Oxygenating Enzyme Peel - an instant pick me up to awaken, renew and smooth all skin types, even the most tired of skins…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/02/2025

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

The Biggest Brow and Lash Trends of 2025 to Celebrate International Lash Day

There is no shortage of fun annual holidays - official or otherwise (like Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!). And, so to celebrate one that women of all walks of life will be familiar with we caught up with Melbourne-based Brow and Lash Queen, Kim Evans who shared her thoughts on the Biggest Brow and Lash Trends of…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/02/2025