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Food fusion has become a real art in Australia but it’s not as easy as throwing miso soup on the same plate as spaghetti bolognaise. To stand out from the crowd, when it [...]
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Wild Dives
Lands around the world are different; cultures, lifestyles, economy, pollution. It’s something we often think about – how different will a country be when (and if) I get [...]
A guide to Dips and Spreads
Cold weather in Australia has caused many of us to be in ‘hibernation’ mode. For me it has meant snuggling by the heater watching old movies all while being wrapped up in [...]
Red Hot & Smokin!
It’s absolutely no secret – I LOVE AMERICA. I love the people, the scenery, the lifestyles and, just as important, I love the food. We have had the American style ‘fast [...]
Australian Heritage
Having just celebrated Australia Day my mind is full of how fortunate Australians truly are. I don’t think there is one food item that we can’t grow or raise on our [...]
Skinny frappuccino cappuccino latte
We have become a café society, or, to be more accurate, a coffee society and here in Australia, our expectations of the best cared for beans are really high. ©Kathrin [...]
BBQ Beer & B.S.
Cricket and barbecues = an Australian summer, so who better to serve up a collection of his most wanted barbecue recipes. Aussie through and through, Mervyn Gregory [...]
Curd & Crust
As an avid cook and host of many dinner parties I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes and tastes. When a new cookbook was recently sent to me for review, I was quite [...]
Food of Naples
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Johnny Di Francesco and his chain of restaurants. I have attended the opening of most of his ventures, participated in one of his [...]
How to cook the perfect ribs
Having just returned from a trip to America, BBQ and ribs are foremost in my mind when I am thinking of delicious USA cuisine. Tender, juicy meat, full of smoky flavours [...]
360 extraordinary places you never knew existed
In Australia we celebrate ‘big’. The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Giant Mushroom and Giant Owl in Belconnen, the Big Apple in Yerrinbool, the Big Chook in Moonbi and [...]
The Big Marn’s Barbeque Cookbook
I had heard the name, but really didn’t know much more than that. I am a Melbournian, we (I) don’t get much into Rugby League, but as I found out, you don’t need to be [...]
Explore the World’s Most Thrilling Road Trips
As I am just about to head off on an American road trip, I am already planning my next trip; in fact, I have pretty much planned my next three road trips. For me, the best [...]
The tale of Gelignite Jack
As the title suggests, ‘Gelignite Jack’ Jack Murray, An Aussie Larrikin Legend is the story of a larger-than-life Australian character who had a penchant for [...]
Not-for-Parents
I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]
Margarita por favor
I will be the first to admit that I am not much of a drinker – there are times when as little as half a glass of wine can have me suddenly becoming the life of the party OR [...]
Abroad, Broke & Busted
As my next overseas trip gets closer, and my excitement builds, in the back of my mind lurks the little voice that whispers to me about things that could go wrong. We hear [...]
Bake Your Cake & Eat It Too
I have vivid memories of visiting each of my grandmothers on fairly regular occasion. One of my grandmothers always served up a huge plate of home-made scones. Of course [...]
I need a break!
How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]
Love Travel? Love Beer? Combine the two
Gone are the days when Aussies had only two or three beers to choose from. Our palates have evolved and with them, so has the need for more refined flavours to whet our [...]
The Last Dog on the Island
Just about everyone loves dogs, they are fun, boisterous and loyal, but the bond that can develop between a man and his dog can be a closer bond than that experienced by [...]
From the Garden
If you have ever tried your hand at growing fruit and vegetables at home, you will know the sense of achievement and excitement when you see that plant develop into something [...]
Screen dreams at your fingertips
On a visit to the USA a few years ago I decided to take a bus tour of the city of Chicago. The tour guide was excitedly pointing out some of the highlights of this amazing [...]
A Modern Italian Table – The Bible of Italian Cooking
When I think of Italian cooking I think of delicious creamy and garlicky pastas, brightly coloured fresh produce, pizza, cassata, lasagne and all of those other traditional [...]
Busy? Stressed? Downright frazzled?
In years gone by stress was something more often than not only suffered by people who were top level executives, now most of us suffer with it in varying degrees. Road Rage, [...]
Need a Holiday?
So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]
Veggie Mama
It is without doubt that fruit and vegetables are good for us – even better when they are in their natural state – raw. I have vivid memories from my childhood, [...]
Coastal Homes of the World
It’s the lead up to Christmas and life is absolutely crazy – rushing from place to place, party to party, shopping, crowds, wrapping gifts, getting work finished for end [...]
How to Cook Healthily
In recent years it has become blatantly obvious that the food we eat affects our health in a massive way, but to many of us, eating healthily seems out of reach. It may be [...]
How Cities Work
It is always exciting to visit a new city and discover its hidden secrets – no matter how old you are. But as city dwellers and travelers, the majority of us will only [...]
Travel – the best gift ever
It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]
Surfing in the Sixties
From family seaside holidays to national surfing events, surfing and beach lifestyle is part of Australia’s history and identity. In the 1960s, surfing gave rise to a new [...]
Not just another grain
With over 30 years’ experience as a cooking demonstrator and recipe developer, Rena Patten, adds to her impressive list of publications with Quinoa: Flakes, Flour & [...]
Beauty from Within
As we have always been told, beauty is more than skin-deep; it comes from within. According to The Beauty Chef it comes from the gut, to be precise. Carla Oates, author and [...]
The Truth about Cancer
If you haven’t already been in some way touched by cancer – yourself, family member, or someone you know – there is a very high chance you will be soon. Some [...]
We are what we eat
Dare I say it? I think I have just found my newest favourite cook book! Our busy lifestyles these days make it difficult to prepare a wholesome and healthy meal for yourself, [...]
Barbecue the Brazilian way
The front cover of Braza will have barbecue lovers excited to delve further into this book, succulent looking charred pork – delicious! Braza is an authentic Brazilian [...]
Planning a trip in 2017?
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]
Secrets of the China Doll
Residing on the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, China Doll is an award-winning restaurant delivering the ultimate Sydney dining experience to guests. Founded by Steve [...]
The more we talk, the less we fear
Since the dawn of time, human beings have been curious about death. Most of us have little time in our busy lives to think about the things that are important to us. Often, [...]
The Shrinking Violet
Elora Harré, has been overweight almost her entire life and like many others, for much of her teenage years, the perfect ‘bikini body’ was simply a dream. Armed with [...]
The Making Of Donald Trump
David Cay Johnstone doesn’t much care for US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. That becomes clear right from the outset of Johnston’s book, The Making of [...]
Gastronomic tour of the world
With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]
Think you have seen it all? Think again!
I will admit that I am a USA junkie – it’s undeniably true. I take any opportunity to jump on-board a plane and travel the 14 hours it takes to get there. From Australia [...]
The life and times of Ford Australia
With the imminent demise of Australian vehicle manufacturing by the Ford Motor Company, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the significant contribution the company and its [...]
Testing times.
It was a time of big hair, bad moustaches, massive crowds chanting “Lill-eeeeeee, Lill-eeeeeee, and the sight of a blond-haired bloke known as Thommo threatening to knock [...]
A BBQ feast as big as Texas
You may not recognise the name, but you would most definitely recognise the slow Texan drawl of Robert Louis Murphy from his stint on My Kitchen Rules. In 2015 Robert, and [...]
Lonely Planet Introduces Food Imprint with Latest from the Source Recipe Books
For more than 40 years, Lonely Planet has been recommending the best dining and drinking experiences in almost every destination in the world. In recent years, it has [...]
Indulge in supreme decadence
Matthew, Sarah and Brendan Aouad are siblings running a family business making the world a happier place one decadent shake at a time. With experience from every facet of a [...]
The Last Wild Trout
Fishing means many different things to many different people – passion, camaraderie, time to reflect in peace and quiet, a challenge to beat one of nature’s wild [...]
Dinner with Edward
Dinner with Edward is an enchanting and easy to read book in which the characters are brought together through loss and loneliness. When Isabel meets Edward, both are at a [...]
A world of fun learning
Educational entertainment is rising to a whole new level with the launch of the Busy Izzy series in Australia. This exciting children’s ‘edutainment’ series encourages [...]
The Italian way
Sharing a meal together with friends and family is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Serving food that you have prepared yourself is a joy; it has been prepared with love [...]
Wholesome Food for Busy Parents
Modern life is fast paced and busy, making being a parent all the more challenging. Feeding children healthy food can seem time consuming and difficult. When my children were [...]
Hang Fire Cooking
Two Celtic girls, working in London, travel the USA in search of the best BBQs. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn ditched [...]
Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
In a world where bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are more possible than ever before, it is the wilds of the natural kingdom and its majestic and [...]
The Best of the Best come together with Food for Friends
I am a cook book fanatic. I have hundreds of them and I am always flicking through the colourful pages for inspiration and I smile to myself when I come across a page that is [...]
Keep it simple but delicious
We often turn to quick and simple meals when we are time poor or when we have lack of inspiration, but there are times those quick and simple meals are just plain boring. [...]
Smiling Mind celebrates one million app downloads with first book
Australia’s leading mental health app, Smiling Mind, has hit a major milestone with more than 1,000,000 downloads,and will today turn a new page with the launch of its [...]
Tantalise your tastebuds without salt
Our bodies need salt, it helps control our fluid balance and also controls the way our muscles and nerves work. Generally, our bodies automatically regulate how much salt [...]
Escape from the gastronomic wilderness
Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. The disease requires daily self-care and if complications develop, it can have a significant impact [...]
Thai Food Sensation
Thai food is delicious and satisfying, sometimes very hot and spicy too. Discover how to make it in your own kitchen by using traditional Thai spices, ingredients and methods [...]
It’s not all about Christmas!
We have a massive build up to Christmas day, planning for weeks or months on end, shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and then it is all over. The big day has been and gone in [...]
Retro Paris
by Carol Sheridan Paris is often referred to as the most romantic city in the world – and while I have no personal experience of the city, I absolutely love it. Place de la [...]
Top Wildlife Sites of the World
The natural world never fails to amaze, with its beauty, ingenuity and magnificence. Over a million wildebeest migrating across the plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of [...]
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