Crunchy Brown Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Crispy Halloumi

Recipe & images by Emma Galloway Sprouted legumes and toasted seeds bring all the crunch to this substantial brown rice salad, while tomatoes and herbs add freshness and fried halloumi a lovely salty kick. Some finely sliced red onion is also a great addition to this salad, if you like salad with a bit more […]

Bloomin Brilliant

Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Frankton School caretaker Murray Ivory believes flowers brighten your day. Visit Frankton School in the summer months and you will experience this first-hand. A few years ago, rushing to drop my daughter at the holiday programme held at Frankton School, I was compelled, despite my lateness, to stop in […]

Burcher Muesli

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires I love this recipe. I often double or triple it, making a week of easy, nutritious breakfasts.  Made with Raglan Food Co Coconut Yoghurt means it is Vegan, Serves 2–3 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp sliced […]

Last-Minute Fruitcake

Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc This dairy-free fruitcake has wonderful flavour and is extra moist due to the use of oil instead of butter. The oil also gives the cake good texture which means, unlike classic fruitcakes, it cuts well, even when freshly made, making this a good last-minute option if you didn’t […]

A Designing Life

Words Denise Irvine, Images Brydie Thompson Creating a home environment that looks and feels good sounds simple. Yet it is so easy to get bogged down by the myriad choices and plethora of products available today.  Consult a good interior designer and you may discover how quickly they hone in on your individuality and seem […]

Thorne Group – Homes Built with Foresight

Words Liz French, Images Bryde Thompson for Thorne Group While 80 may be the new 60 and many people are enjoying good health into their twilight years, there is good sense in planning your future home so you can enjoy an environment that will evolve as you do. It’s not just about retirement or mobility; […]

Chook Chook Noodle Salad with Soy Eggs

Recipe and image by Fiona Hugues This salad has elements that take a little time to prepare but those bits keep in the fridge for longer so you can easily get organised a day or two before. The feature ingredient here behind the chook and eggs is cooling cucumber, as this dish packs some heat. […]

Cauliflower Pakora

Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These wonderful fritters are a perfect snack with a beer. Gluten free, vegan and delicious, they will satisfy everyone! Add some fresh curry leaves to the deep frying oil for added flavour and a crispy delicious garnish. I served them with Jenny’s Kitchen tamarind sauce mixed with a […]

Bold, Beautiful Bali

Words and images by Sandy Crooks Stepping out of the airport in Bali, you feel that whoosh of the tropics – warmth, noise, smells. For me, this is the point where my shoulders drop and tension seeps away. Bali is a place of such richness – colours, customs, flavours. No matter how many times I […]

Polenta Porridge with Roasted Strawberry + Rhubarb Compote

Recipe and images by Emma Galloway A lovely gluten-free porridge for when you’re craving something bright and fresh, but also warm and comforting. To make this dairy-free, use a plant-based milk and coconut yoghurt in place of the crème fraîche. Use maple syrup and it’s also vegan. Serves 2 125g trimmed rhubarb, cut into 2cm […]