How to make the perfect pavlova
Whip to perfection The technique of whipping the egg whites is essential to achieving a perfect pavlova. Use a clean, dry bowl and whisk to prevent any grease from affecting the egg whites. Begin whipping at a low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high until soft peaks form. At this point, start adding the sugar gradually, […]
Kūmara: How to grow a bountiful crop – Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden
Kūmara need a frost-free growing season, so it’s best to plant them after the last frost date in your area. (around September to November) They usually take four to six months to mature. Kūmara is high in fibre providing essential nutrients including calcium and iron, it is a superfood of the garden and divine when […]
Sunshine Coast: How to get cheap flights, accommodation and experiences
Don’t miss out on a day in Noosa to enjoy the boutique shops and beautiful beach boardwalk. Photo / Visit Sunshine Coast 2. Do the Noosa Coastal Walk Speaking of Noosa, we’ve got your afternoon plans sorted and, better yet, it won’t cost you a cent. Noosa Coastal Walk isn’t a hidden gem any more […]
How to avoid being poor in retirement – Darcy Ungaro
According to the Retirement Commission, almost one in three people today don’t think they’ll have enough by age 65. Inflation has likely messed up the numbers, so ask yourself this: Will you have ‘enough’, ‘just enough’, or ‘not enough’? Your retirement outcome depends on two things: When you start preparing, and the decisions you make […]
Businesswoman, Redvigor gives Nigerian women tips on how to know if their boyfriends/husbands are gay
Fashion designer, Maureen Esisi aka Redvigor. has taken to social media to educate women on how to know if their husband or boyfriend “might be gay.” In a post she shared in Instagram, Maureen who used to be married to actor Blossom Chukwujekwu, said such men hide under the church cloat to demand for […]
How to quit drinking alcohol: Tauranga addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
Hanmer Clinic only sees people over 18, with clients’ average age being 43 years old. Alcohol is the primary issue for most clients of Hamner Clinic. Photo/ Andrew Warner Younger people may tend not to use services like Hamner, Hancock said. “We do have a couple of 18-year-olds. I would say, they’re probably far more […]
How To Make Doughnuts At Home – Eat Well Recipe
This recipe showcases delightful sugar-dusted doughnuts (made from scratch). These homemade doughnuts are simply the best. Fresh from the fryer and dusted in sugar, they are divine. You could inject jam or custard into them before dusting, but they certainly don’t need it. If your doughnuts are a little sticky, place the paper in the […]
How to break up with a friend – and why is it so hard to make new ones?
Unfollow. Cancel. Delete. If you want to know who (literally) doesn’t like you, just check your social media accounts. Consider on again, off again BFFs Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. They met as child actors, starred together in Disney teen movies but then, adulthood. A Buzzfeed story on messy celebrity breakups breaks it down: “The […]
How to keep bread fresher for longer
Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]
Roast vegetables: How to get the most out of them this winter
Timing and preparation Vegetables have varying cooking times. To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes. Denser vegetables like potatoes and carrots may need a head start. Arrange them on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes before adding quicker-cooking vegetables such as Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Pre-boiling For particularly dense vegetables like […]