Why You Should Eat All The Colours Of The Rainbow

So why is it so important to eat the rainbow? The colours are a result of phytonutrients, which are natural plant pigments that are full of chemical compounds that promote health, prevent disease and will make you glow like Sally. Red Red fruits and veggies gain their colour from a pigment called lycopene, according to Nutrition Australia.…

ByVictoria Webster07/01/20160Comments

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Create A Pasta Sauce In Less Than Five Minutes

When was the last time you made pasta for dinner? Is it one of your favorite foods or more of a go-to dish for those nights you don’t feel like doing much cooking? Well, learn how to create awesome pasta sauce in less than five minutes. There are many reasons to appreciate this classic Italian…

ByThe Carousel06/01/20160Comments

Nutrition

The New Healthy Eating Pyramid: Are You Making The Right Food Choices?

One of the first healthy eating pyramids that Nutrition Australia released came out in 1982, and recommended that Australians to eat a lot of vegetables, dried peas, beans, lentils, fruits, and also breads and cereals. Fast forward a few decades, and Nutrition Australia have released an updated version, suggesting that people load up their diet…

ByThe Carousel05/01/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Panfried Salmon On Garlic Mash And Green Beans

Serves 4 Preparation time 20 min Cooking time 20 min INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon baby capers 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄4 cup EV Olive Oil 4 salmon fillets 250 g steamed green beans Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for dressing Garlic Mash 800 g potatoes, peeled 4 cloves…

ByThe Carousel04/01/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine

Stuffed Courgette Flowers With Ricotta & Honey

Author of Indian Family Kitchen Anjali Pathak provides us with a new and exciting way to courgette flowers . She says: "Courgette flowers are seen as exotic and are only available when courgettes come into season. They have a light, subtle flavour and so I’m adding sweet spices to my ricotta with just a little…

ByThe Carousel02/01/20160Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Lorna Jane’s I Love You Berry Much Tart

Perfect tart to make for someone you love Serves 3 Prep time 5 mins Cooking time 15 mins INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups granola 2 Tablespoons coconut oil 2 tsp honey 1 cup coconut yoghurt 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup raspberries METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 170C. 2 Combine granola, coconut oil and honey in food processor and blend until crumble texture. Line 3 x 15…

ByLorna Jane01/01/20160Comments

Fitness Health Nutrition Wellness & Health

4 Steps To Lose Weight And Keep It Off

It’s the ongoing battle many of us face – establishing a heathy lifestyle and eating plan that naturally eliminates excess kilos and sets us up with a healthy body and achievable eating plan. And social pressure, fad diets and boot camp style weight-loss shows don’t help. “We live in a world of convenience foods, packaged meals,…

ByFranki Hobson01/01/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Refreshing Greek Yoghurt Mango Lassi Ice Blocks

Refreshing Greek Yoghurt Mango Lassi Ice Blocks Preparation time 10 minutes plus 4 hours freezing Makes 8 INGREDIENTS 4 very ripe mangoes, peeled, flesh roughly chopped: you will need about 400 g (14 oz) flesh 50 ml (1¾ fl oz) agave nectar or simple sugar syrup (see note) 250 g (9 oz) Greek-style yoghurt ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom METHOD 1 Put the chopped…

ByThe Carousel01/01/20160Comments

Food & Drink

Melbourne’s Diner en Blanc Sets The Table Rules

All white then, what is this fancy Diner en Blanc about then? Well, it’s an enchanting event originates from Paris and is equal parts culinary feast, pop-up event and visual spectacle. Dîner en Blanc has taken place in over 20 cities around the world. The global phenomenon was previously celebrated in Melbourne with diners descending on…

ByFranki Hobson23/12/20150Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Raspberry Ripple Nougat Parfait

Serves 8 Preparation time 15 minutes (plus minimum 6 hours freezing) INGREDIENTS 2½ cups (500g) ricotta 1 cup (220g) Billington’s Golden Caster sugar 250g almond nougat, finely chopped 400ml thickened cream 125g dark chocolate, melted Raspberry puree 1 cup (150g) fresh or thawed frozen raspberries ¼ cup (40g) Billington’s Golden Icing sugar 1 tablespoon (20ml) lemon juice METHOD 1 For raspberry puree, blend or process all ingredients until…

ByLyndey Milan21/12/20150Comments