Teresa Cutter: How To Make Chia And Quinoa Bread

The amazing breakfast loaf is vegan, high in protein and gluten free – but best of all, it’s melt-in-your mouth delicious, especially when served in the morning with avocado dip, says Teresa. The loaf is incredible versatile too, doubling as a pancake or pizza base, and ridiculously easy to make. Teresa walks you through the process in…

ByTeresa Cutter07/12/2024

Boned & Rolled Lamb Loin Roast with Buttered Beans

Try this Boned & Rolled Lamb Loin Roast with Buttered Beans recipe this Christmas. Serves 4 Preparation 20 minutes + resting Cooking 1h15 INGREDIENTS 1.2kg boneless Lamb loin roast, fat trimmed, skin on, trussed 1 large brown onion, thickly sliced 1 large carrot, roughly chopped into 3cm pieces 1 stick celery, roughly chopped into 3cm…

ByRobyn Foyster07/12/2024

Beauty & Fashion

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

From just-hit-the-shelves releases to rediscovering old classics (that kind of makes them fresh, right?) here are our picks of the 15 best new beauty products we tried this week. 1. To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum, $50, by Mecca Cosmetica at Mecca Skin care meets sun care in this silky SPF50+ serum. Packed…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa06/12/2024

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Tasty Garlic, Lemon & Herb Roast Chicken

This dish is very simple, but it is also delicious. The original recipe is inspired by regional French classics and the meat is moist while the skin goes beautifully crisp and golden. INGREDIENTS 1.6kg Chicken 2-3 thin slices Lemon 6 cloves garlic, bruised Small bunch of Herbs: including lemon thyme, bay leaf, marjoram, or sage A good drizzle Olive Oil…

ByRobyn Foyster06/12/2024

Baking Food & Drink

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