Asparagus with poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Packed with health benefits, asparagus is rich in fibre, vitamin K, and folate, and supports healthy digestion and detoxification. Paired with a silky poached egg and classic hollandaise sauce, this elegant dish is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed Salt, for blanching Olive oil […]
A sign of the times
“In times of uncertainty – including today’s cost-of-living pressures and geopolitical unrest – consumers tend to gravitate toward stability in design,” says Davina Harper, Dulux’s colour and design specialist. “Colour has the power to lift spirits, offer emotional reassurance and bring a sense of calm into our homes,” Davina says, which is why […]
Entertaining? Easy. Total Food Equipment
Silly season is approaching – formal parties, casual get-togethers and all the before-and-afters of events. Here’s a hack to the hosting: Total Food Equipment. The kitchen and homewares store on Moorhouse Ave is home to hundreds of ways to make your life easier when guests arrive in spades. Stocking classic and coveted brands […]
New kitchen for Christmas: Dream Doors
From a quick facelift refresh to a complete overhaul, a new kitchen in time for Christmas is a gift to yourself that will keep on giving. Have you got relatives and friends coming for Christmas? Feeling a bit of ‘house-barrassment’? Now is the ideal time to give your kitchen a facelift so it’s […]
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