Get In The Festive Mood: Christmas Wreath Pavlova Recipe

Try this Christmas Wreath Pavlova Recipe for a festive dessert. Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites pinch of salt 115g caster sugar 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon malt vinegar 300ml cream 500g fresh berries and cherries METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C. 2 Cut a length of baking paper about 90xm x 10cm wide. Make into a circle standing on its edge and secure with…

ByRobyn Foyster05/12/2024

Holidays Lifestyle & Homes

The Five Gift Rule: A Cracking Hack for Joyful Christmas Giving

Christmas may be the most magical time, but it can also feel like a festive frenzy full of gift-giving grinchiness. Between deciphering wish lists, avoiding duplicate pressies, and trying not to blow the budget, it’s easy to forget the many reasons for the season. Enter the Five Gift Rule: your holiday hero, here to save…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa05/12/2024

News

6 Quick Tips For A More Eco-Friendly Christmas

The Christmas season, with all its excesses, isn't exactly synonymous with slow living, mindfulness and being eco-friendly. Instead, it’s a blissful season where Monday feels like Saturday, the hangovers roll into one, and we throw all caution to the wind with an emphatic "yes" to another glass of wine and helping to buttered brioche. It…

ByIlona Marchetta05/12/2024

Baking

Soft Gingerbread Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting & Sugared Cranberries

If you are looking for a cake to wow friends and family, look no further. This is the cake to make a statement with. If you can't find cranberries, try using blueberries and strawberries. This recipe makes more than you need for the cake but I figure why not make some extra for other uses? I…

ByThe Carousel05/12/2024

Beauty & Fashion Make-Up News & Trends

Your Guide to Gifting Luxury Fragrance This Christmas

You know your best friend’s fears, fantasies and favourite foods. But, we’re going to guess you’ve never had a conversation discussing the merits of fresh v floral fragrances ... However, if you’re keen to present a pal with a luxury perfume gift this Christmas (the kind that retails for the price of a small electrical…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa04/12/2024

Cruising Travel & Leisure

5 Reasons You Should Consider an Australian Cruise this Summer

From bad buffet breakfasts to awkward onboard entertainment, it’s time to forget everything you know about cruising cliches! Here’s five reasons to consider an Australian cruise with Carnival Cruise Line this summer for a curated holiday that is equal parts exploration and relaxation. 1. Soak up the Summer sun Overseas cruises are an…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa03/12/2024

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy Recipes

Cut the Queues and DIY Fro-Yo at Home

Want to ditch the lines at Yo-Chi and recreate your own fro-yo at home? @littlekalegirl’s delicious mango frozen yogurt, made using Vitamix, will satisfy those cravings fast! Just add your favourite toppings and enjoy in the comfort of your own air-conditioned kitchen. INGREDIENTS 500ml coconut vanilla yogurt 1 ½ mango 1 lime juice INSTRUCTIONS Freeze coconut vanilla yogurt in…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa03/12/2024

Sex Wellness & Health

‘Tis The Season … To Fall Pregnant

December is the month of feasts, festive cheer, and… peak fertility? Apparently so, according to fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - analysed by women’s wellness brand NaturoBest - which revealed that the holiday season isn’t just merry; it’s the most fertile time of the year for Aussies. Whether it’s the extra…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/12/2024

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

How to Fold a Napkin Bow For Your Christmas Dinner Table

While a gorgeous glazed ham is usually the star of the festive feast, tiny touches can really upgrade the festive flair of your holiday feast. We love these tips by Australian furniture brand Mocka on how to fold a napkin bow - which will transform your Christmas table decor into a merry masterpiece! Eight easy…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa02/12/2024

Food & Drink Relationships

Reinvigorating Our Passion For Cooking And Real Food

“Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life. When recipes are put together, the kitchen is a chemical laboratory involving air, fire, water and the earth. This is what gives value to humans and elevates their spiritual qualities. If you take a frozen box and stick it in the microwave, you become connected to…

ByJames Gleeson02/12/2024