Nicole Kidman: Aussie Icon And Her Fascinating Family Ancestry

Uncovering the life and legend of Australia’s sweetheart Nicole Kidman. Who doesn’t love a history lesson? Especially when that lesson involves the family history of our favourite celebrities. Whether discovering that Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence are distant cousins or that Delta Goodrem’s great grandmother was a famous showgirl, the stories behind some…

ByEmeric Brard05/06/20240Comments

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Double Brie With Smoked Almond Toffee

Double Brie With Smoked Almond Toffee Serves 20-25 Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 kg Double Brie 3/4 cup smoked almonds 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup water METHOD 1 Remove Double Brie from refrigerator at least one hour before serving. Place on a serving plate and allow to come to room temperature. Cut half the smoked almonds in half, leaving the…

ByRobyn Foyster10/11/20210Comments

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Curd Cheese Patties in Maple Sauce

Makes 8 INGREDIENTS 250g (8oz) Syr (curd cheese) or Polish twaróg pinch of fine sea salt 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 egg , lightly beaten 50–80g (2–3oz) plain flour 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 250g (8oz) soured cream 1 vanilla pod, slit lengthways and seeds scraped out 60g (2¼ oz) maple syrup or clear honey METHOD 1 Mix the cheese, salt, sugar and egg together thoroughly in a bowl, adding enough flour to…

ByThe Carousel20/06/20210Comments

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Clean Eating: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

"Did someone say cheesecake and peanut butter? OK, you now have my full attention. This recipe combines two of my favourite things into easy-to-enjoy mouthfuls that look great and are perfect for entertaining. If you don’t eat peanut butter, you can use any other type of nut butter instead" Luke Hines Makes 16 bites INGREDIENTS Base 100 g (1…

ByLuke Hines04/01/20210Comments

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Food & Wine Fanatics Get Ready For This Year’s Taste Of Orange!

Wine, food and fresh produce from the NSW district of Orange - three things that make us foodies go weak at the knees. Well, we're in luck because this week all three of those things will litter the heart of Sydney's CBD, Martin Place. On Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September, 2016, a fairy-light-lit marquee…

ByMillie Constable19/09/20160Comments

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Party Food Recipe: Cheesy Pizza Wheels

Makes 24 INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 small red capsicum, seeded and finely diced 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped oregano 100 g ham or salami, finely diced 1⁄3 cup grated tasty cheese 1 heaped tablespoon grated mozzarella 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, thawed 1⁄3 cup tomato paste METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2 Combine the capsicum, herbs,…

ByThe Carousel04/09/20160Comments

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Food For Sharing: Burrata With Tomato Salsa & Basil Pesto

If you can’t find burrata, use fresh mozzarella instead. It won’t be as creamy, but it will still taste amazing. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 500 g (1 lb) baby Roma or cherry tomatoes (or other ripe tomatoes) 1⁄4 red onion, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 20 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp…

ByThe Carousel08/06/20160Comments