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Banana and Strawberry smoothie »
TRY this Banana and Strawberry smoothie. It is completely easy to make yet absolutely divine for those sweet lovers. The ingredients include three scoops of vanilla ice cream, four scoops of plain low fat yoghurt, three bananas, a handful of strawberries, one egg, one tablespoon of honey and malt. Mix it up in a blender [...]
My Kitchen Rules struggles for early ratings »
WHILE it has the same feeling to hit cooking show Master Chef, Seven’s new cooking hit My Kitchen Rules is a totally different idea according to the show’s judge Manu Feildel. “Obviously there’s a little bit of similarity in that they are amateur cooks but the difference is we don’t give them challenges,” Feildel told [...]
Cooking shows excel in prime time TV »
COOKING has got its spot on primetime television through the new series on Channel Seven, My Kitchen Rules. It’s a follow on from the series that began three years ago, called My Restaurant Rules. That was hosted by none other than Curtis Stone, a local Aussie chef who made his name that year. But cooking [...]
Cocktails to help sizzle your NYE »
IF you’ve always wished for the perfect tonic to have on new years eve, look no longer. Here’s three specialty cocktails for that last day on the calendar and to help you party in style on December 31. New Year’s cocktails Midnight kiss cocktail 3/4 ouncs vodka 5 to 6 ounces Champagne 1/4 ounce Blue [...]
Tips to create the perfect romantic picnic »
FIND a great open space on a cooler day. On a warmer day, look for a shady area underneath a tree in a park or near the beach with a sea breeze. Take a blanket to make it an intimate experience. Prepare one dish for nibbling such as bread and dips or a cheese platter [...]
The true romantic »
STRAWBERRIES hold the key to a girls’ heart in the kitchen. The perfect time to utilise strawberries is when you’re having dessert, when you are watching a DVD on the couch together or in the bedroom. Relationship experts say strawberries give off a sexual vibe that add spice to a night or any relationship. The [...]
Summer salad time »
SALADS are a delightful summer food that tends to be one of the better fulfilments on a hot summer day. Preparing a nice salad with meat is the perfect idea for your family and the healthy option too. Prepare ingredients such as tomato, cheese, gourmet lettuce, capsicum, egg and even carrots. Of course add a [...]
Healthy summer food ideas »
IF you’re after that delicious drink to quench your thirst after the gym, try an iced green tea. Skip that latte post gym after a study found that people who drank more green stuff, then they would feel slimmer around the belly. You can even toss frozen berries into the glass to add a more [...]
Unattended cooking is lethal »
WHILE the cooking is pivotal to a day or night’s entertainment, just as important is you keeping an eye on that cooking. “Unattended cooking is the main cause of cooking fires, and cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires,” says John Drengenberg, consumer safety director at Northbrook-based Underwriters Laboratories, the product safety testers. [...]
Drinks after the summer sun »
HOW good would it be after a hard days work to have a nice cold drink waiting in front of you. Well that summer sun is irresistable but has your family, your friends or workmates in a pickle of dehydration. The traditional banana smoothie is brilliant after a hard days work. In a blender, chop [...]