Heartwarming and fragrant, this flavour-filled crowd-pleaser is perfect for cool winter nights! Chock-full of three kinds of seafood plus spicy chorizo, this Spanish paella will satisfy a hungry crowd. The recipe calls for Bomba rice, a short-grain Spanish rice that is prized for its ability to absorb almost three times its volume in liquid, while …
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What tradies do I need for my kitchen or bathroom renovation?
By Josh Mammoliti A complete kitchen or bathroom renovation will require the services of a number of trades to create your Pinterest-worthy space. Tradespeople you may need to hire include: FOR KITCHENS Kitchen installer A kitchen installer may be necessary for the first step in your kitchen renovation: the demolition. Like a Blockhead, you …
How to buy tiles, paint, shutters or rugs online. Yes, really!
When it comes to decorating and furnishing your home, there are a few things you'd probably never dream about buying online. Until now! They include paint, tiles, window furnishings and rugs. They're either too hard to buy online because of the necessity to touch or see the product; the fact you've never traditionally bought them online, or via …
Jen’s Lust List 18.07.2017
We've definitely noticed a rise in the timber feature wall (or ceiling) and for something a little different, check out these cool wood mosaic tiles from Earp Bros. Playing with texture and hue, L’Antic Colonial have developed them from reclaimed wood, featuring a tesserae of geometric squares and 3D designs that will act as a standout in any …
Foodie Friday: Chocolate cake with stewed blood plums
This week's recipe comes from Maxwell & Williams and Melbourne [email protected] Styled on Maxwell & Williams' gold mezze serving tray. Serves: 12 | Prep: 20mins | Cook: 40mins Ingredients For the cake: 200g dark cooking chocolate 150g butter 4 large eggs 1 ½ cups almond meal 1 tablespoon espresso 50g …
Review: Jen tries Little Lane Workshops’ resin class
If someone told you that you could get an original piece of art and spend a fun morning getting creative and learning a new skill, all for the grand total of $220, would you believe them?! Well, it's true! It's called Little Lane Workshops' resin wall art workshop, which I was invited to try for myself recently. Now, I'm not the most artistic …
Jen’s Lust List: 11.06.17
I love this super affordable set of four succulent drawings I spotted on Instagram. All 4 x A4-size prints for $34.95 from Handmadely. I think they look great grouped together in simple black frames. Affordable art at its best! I've seen these tile-effect vinyl floor mats a few places now and they are really effective. Apparently they were all …
5 reasons I’ll always love a tan leather lounge
Not all leather sofas are created equal. Let's face it, there are some serious crimes against furniture out there. You know the ones I'm thinking about! But a leather sofa done well is a gorgeous investment piece and a showstopper for your living room. There's just something about tan leather, be it handbags or lounges, that I've always loved. Read …
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Foodie Friday: Herbed roast chicken with lemon and garlic
In this recipe, softened butter combined with herbs, lemon zest and garlic adds flavour to a roast chicken for a deliciously heartwarming one-dish meal. Ingredients 1 chicken, about 2 kg 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh chives 1 tbs. chopped fresh thyme …
