Cranberry Glazed Quail With Pumpkin & Granola

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 quail Olive oil 1 bulb of fennel 1 carrot 1 brown onion Pink salt to taste 500ml veal stock 1 bunch of thyme 2 fresh bay leaves 1 jar jellied cranberry sauce 250g butter 400g butternut pumpkin 250ml cream 50g pepitas 1 cup oats METHOD Preheat oven to 175 degrees celsius Sauce 1 Remove legs, wishbone and excess carcass from the quail, keeping the crown intact. Set legs to one…

ByThe Carousel04/07/2015

Nutrition Wellness & Health

Eat Like A Greek! 8 Reasons To Follow A Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is the most widely promoted and scientifically proven healthy lifestyle in the world. Here’s all you need to know about it. 1. Weight management The Mediterranean diet traditionally includes lots of fruits and vegetables. For example, residents of Greece average six or more servings a day of antioxidant-rich and colourful fruit and vegetables per…

ByThe Carousel04/07/2015

Travel & Leisure

Andrew Daddo Explores The Lucky Country

The Lucky Country celebrates the great Australian tradition of spinning yarns and having a laugh - each week Andrew travels with a celebrity guest who shares their little part of Australia. Andrew and his guests explore places right in your backyard, places with stories and quirks you may never have known existed. "It’s not often we…

ByThe Carousel03/07/2015

Entertaining & Wine Entertainment

The Allure Of Hannibal: It’s Food To Die For

While a show centred around the escapades of a cannibal serial killer seems like a reach to draw parallels with the gourmet food element of the show, Hannibal has deservedly earned its reputation on the foodie scene. The story goes like this; criminal profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) is tasked by FBI agent Jack Crawford (Laurence…

ByMillie Constable03/07/2015

News & Trends

Brittany Beattie Crowned Winner Of Australia’s Next Top Model 2015

Victorian gal Brittany Beattie, aged 20, stole the show last night and took to the stage in a stunning floor-length, fluorescent orange Toni Maticevski gown. Along with a one-year modelling contract with IMG Sydney, she’s also bagged a $20,000 prize from TRESemmé, the opportunity to be part of New York Fashion Week and a brand new…

ByIantha Yu03/07/2015

Parenting Technology

Answer Calls While Talking To Your Child? How It Affects Their Self Esteem…

I’ve done it (cringe). Taken phone calls while my son is telling me how great his day was, or checked emails when I’m meant to spending special bonding time together. But, admittedly, I never gave too much thought to how my relationship with my phone was affecting my relationship with my son. Until now. A…

ByFranki Hobson03/07/2015

Luxury Travel & Leisure

Ye Olde London With Weather Wonder Woman Magdalena Roze

We’ve dubbed it the ‘gastronomic tour of dreams’. Three weeks, three cities and some of the best dining experiences in the world. My chef Mr Smith has been invited to speak at a world food festival in Paris so we thought we’d continue our ‘research’ (that’s what he’s calling it) in some of Europe’s other…

ByMagdalena Roze03/07/2015

Entertaining & Wine

The Dumpling Sisters’ Sticky Fingers Noodle Fritters

Makes 15–20 INGREDIENTS 200g dried egg noodles 2 large eggs 4 tbsp plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp salt 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, plus extra to serve vegetable oil, for shallow-frying METHOD 1. Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water, according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Drain and…

ByThe Carousel03/07/2015

Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

Manfume: Men’s Fragrances To Make You Swoon

His birthday has rolled around again this year and you’re absolutely stumped - socks just won’t cut it, a business shirt screams b-o-r-i-n-g, and a bottle of whiskey is too impersonal. In a situation like this, a fragrance is the way to go; it’s intimate, a complete necessity, and a total luxury at the same…

ByIantha Yu03/07/2015

Homes

3 Secrets of Successful Online Entrepreneurs

Turn your bright idea into an online mega force with these million dollar tips (free, for you!)… You could be sitting on a golden online idea right now, and not even realise its potential. Or maybe you do understand the possibilities, but aren’t quite sure the steps you need to take to turn it into…

ByFranki Hobson02/07/2015