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Flower Growers Tell Why “Greenery Is So In Vogue Now”
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Blooming Gorgeous Flower Displays

Create a magical secret garden with romantic floral displays, centrepieces and archways with these tips from fabulous Mr Cook florist, Sean Cook...  They don't call it 'flower power' for no reason. Floral displays, from grand ceiling installations and table centrepieces to church pews and chuppah detailing, have made a big comeback. And there's good…
20/02/2014

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Pizza On The Grill
Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Pizza On The Grill

INGREDIENTS  2 cups whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups + 2 Tbsp lukewarm water 2 teaspoons yeast 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt Herb Pesto 1 cup packed fresh parsley 1 cup packed fresh basil 1 clove garlic juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts Toppings 3 or 4 pints assorted cherry tomatoes, halved 12 oz. fresh burrata METHOD 1 Using Zoe's…
11/02/2014

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Entertaining & Wine

Blood Orange Granita

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained 2/3 cup water METHOD Mix together the juice and water. Pour juice into a shallow pan and place in the freezer. After 30 mins, scrap the pan with a fork to break up the ice crystals. Make sure to scrap all sides of the pan to ensure the consistency…
10/02/2014

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Entertaining & Wine

Blood Orange Margaritas

Serves Makes 2 cocktails INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup blood orange juice, reserve the orange halves/wedges 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup triple sec 1 teaspoon agave syrup* optional Ice to serve METHOD 1 Rub the rim of the glass with the juiced orange halves/wedges, (I like to juice small quantities with my hands. I love watching Jamie Oliver do…
10/02/2014

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Healthy Quick & Easy

Organic Raw Snickers

The Healthy Ingredient Raw Snickers is the perfect way to indulge, whilst still gaining nutritional value. It is raw, vegan, refined sugar free,100% organic, full of anti-oxidants, magnesium, serotonin and promotes digestive health. Why not? Makes approximately 16 squares INGREDIENTS 125g raw organic cashews, soaked in water overnight 2TBS coyo (coconut yoghurt) or coconut milk 1tsp organic vanilla essence Peanut…
10/02/2014

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Baking

Lamington Tiramisu

Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 packets Lamington fingers (about 16 fingers) 1 cup strong espresso coffee 1/4 cup of Amaretto 2 eggs (separated) 3 tbsp caster sugar 250gram mascarpone cheese 250ml thickened cream, whipped METHOD 1 Combine the coffee and Amaretto in a bowl. 2 Add egg yolk and sugar in a bowl and whisk until thick and pale. Add mascarpone and beat until just combined. Add…
10/02/2014

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Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Sambal Chicken Skewers

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Equipment: 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 1 hour. Ingredient Information: Hot chili paste is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 1/3 cup hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek) 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or…
09/02/2014

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