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Natalie says: “I just love to make kids laugh and smile. When I left the Starlight foundation to pursue a career in journalism I just missed that part of my life and thought how can I still light up those little ones lives? I know, kids parties!”

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race Knight is one of the most enduring talents in Australian music. With ARIA nominations and chart-topping recordings in each of the past three decades, her career spans over 35 years.

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t started off as a list of 10, but we couldn’t stop once we got going here at Get it HQ. So we decided to let love shine and with some of the world’s greatest love songs.

Where were you when you first heard Meat Loaf’s I Would Do Anything For Love? When was the last time you played At Last? Is Kiss from a Rose by Seal your all-time favourite love song? Have we missed any?

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14. Harvest Moon – Neil Young 15. When a Man Loves a Woman Michael Bolton 16. Never Tear us Apart - INXS 17. The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra 18. All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo 19. Finally Found - Honeyz 20. Crazy for You – Madonna 21. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith 22. Breathe - Faith Hill 23. That’s the Way Love Goes Janet Jackson 24. On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men 25. Kiss from a Rose – Seal 26. We Belong Together - Mariah Carey

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When Gold Coaster Kathie McGow found herself sitting on the bathroom floor crying because of her weight, she knew she had to do something about it and, ultimately, change her life. She talks to Get it magazine’s Elizabeth Campbell Tell me about your life before you made the changes - (that is, lost weight and decided to run a marathon and conquer the world)!

I pretty much didn’t have a life that was exciting; my kids and family had been my life.

I had a great social life on the weekends and I was happy, although in the back of my mind I always had regrets that I let my weight and fitness go. I had talked myself into believing it was OK I was getting bigger as I was in my mid40s. But to be truly honest I was not happy.

What was the straw that broke the camel’s back?

One morning I hopped on the scales and they had almost reached the 80kg mark. I remember sitting on the floor in the bathroom and just crying.

Why did you feel you needed to make changes?

I was in my mid-40s and I knew the health risks of being overweight. I was secretly so jealous of all the fit, healthy-looking people getting out there and doing exciting things. I just wanted to be one of them.

So what did you do first?

I took the big step of walking into a gym and signing up for their 12-week challenge and made sure everyone in my universe new I was doing it to make me accountable. I went through my kitchen cupboard and fridge, and threw everything out that contained the word sugar, and replaced it with quinoa, broccoli,

What was your goal?

I chose a marathon, as it was the one goal I had written on my bucket list that I thought would be the hardest to achieve. I booked and paid for it months in advance and at that stage I had not even run 5km. But this made me set a goal and commit.

How do you feel now?

I feel fit, fantastic, confident and so happy. I’ve conquered Tough Mudders, Pan Pacific Masters Games, Strongman events, Crossfit masters competitions and many running events.

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Fighting fit chicken breasts and soda water. I lost 17kg over the 12-week period and ended up as one of the winners of the competition. I had also found a new passion for running (at the beginning I was excited when I had run 1km on the treadmill) and Crossfit, and met a wonderful group of women in their mid-40s.

How long did it take to get in shape?

It took me five months to get down to my ideal weight of 60kg.

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their Facebook pages saying “that’s my Mum” - you know they are pretty proud! I love that I am finally a good role model to them and my grandchildren. My hubby jumped on board too and lost 20kg, and has taken up running.

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I decided to ask a few men, all of different ages and marital statuses, what they really think when it comes to hair and makeup for their Valentine’s date. Guys are reasonably universal when it comes to what they think.

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MAKEUP Kissable lips - no red! The thought of kissing lips that they could end up wearing is something guys all want to stay well away from. Opt for a light stain and the trusty paw paw ointment or Chapstick on top it.

Guys do not want to see an overdone face, so don’t leave him wondering what you would look like without it. One of the guys I talked to, simply said:“That’s false advertising” The boys seem to like eyelashes - not the overthe-top sort, but an extra coat of mascara is a must and the natural-looking individual lashes are great.

Most men couldn’t really pick if they are real or not.

Smokey eyes are eye-catching but don’t overdo it. When we, as girls, feel the smokey eye is looking a little more than natural it’s time to put down the brush - that to a guy is smokey enough!

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February 2015

Paleo REAL LIFE

with Elizabeth Campbell

passion Celebrity chef and former Gold Coaster Pete Evans wants us to think about every forkful of food we eat and shares why the paleo way empowers him

What is it about the paleo way that inspires and motivates you?

What inspires and motivates me about living the paleo way is there is a huge amount of personal empowerment that comes from understanding that the food we eat can be our medicine.

By thinking about what we put in our bodies with every forkful of food, we can ensure we function at peak capacity, giving ourselves the best possible chance of living long, healthy, disease-free lives.

Why to do you endorse it?

Living this way has helped me find my life’s purpose. As a chef with a 25-year career, I used to choose my ingredients based on how tasty it would make my dishes. Having always been very interested in health and wellness, I was still driven to find the very best quality ingredients, but now I am much more selective about the ingredients that I choose to cook with.

When did you start living your life this way?

As a kid growing up on the Gold Coast and as a surfer, I’ve always been connected with the ocean and had a deep respect for Mother Nature.

As a chef who has personally cooked over a million dishes in my career, I’ve also developed a deep affinity and passion for delicious healthy food.

But it was just over four years ago, when I met my amazing fiancee Nic that she re-awakened by passion for nutrition and I started walking a truly conscious path towards optimal health and wellness.

Why? Did something happen?

I went grain-free, wheat-free, dairy-free and sugar-free for three months and immediately noticed a huge increase in my energy levels and stamina. My digestion improved and I was able to focus better for longer periods. Over time, I became more confident and today I have boundless energy to focus on the goals I really want to achieve. Plus, I’ve met some of the most influential and inspirational people on the planet whose scientific research around the future of February 2015

nutrition backs up the potency adopting a paleo diet can have on your overall health and wellness.

What is paleo exactly?

The paleo way is about applying principles from the palaeolithic period, coupled with modern-day nutritional research, to seek out nutrient-dense foods that drive optimal physical and emotional health. Basically, we enjoy a delicious diet of 100 per cent grass-fed and finished meat and organ meats, pasture-raised poultry and game, free-range pork, wild-caught smaller species seafood with an emphasis on molluscs and bivalves, nuts, seeds, some seasonal fruits and lots of organic leafy greens, and brightly coloured vegetables with fermented vegetables included at each and every meal. We avoid grains, legumes, dairy products, non-organic produce and genetically modified and processed foods.

Why does it work?

It’s a way of returning to a far more natural way of eating and a way of using the foods you eat to drive optimal health and balance in your body.

And by ditching refined carbohydrates and sugars and replacing them with moderate amounts of protein, good-quality fats (the kind that come from coconut oil, olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds, and quality animal sources from land and sea) and lots of nutrient-dense vegetables, you’ll have energy to burn and can concentrate for long periods without experiencing the brain fogginess and blood sugar roller-coaster ride that comes with eating a diet full of refined carbs and sugars.

Why is it so hotly debated?

Because there are a lot of things about this way of life that challenge the status quo and to advocate for change and to get that change 18

we seek, there will always be a few ruffled feathers in the process.

Some experts say that in avoiding dairy, grains and other mainstays of the modern diet, paleo followers may miss out on key nutrients…how can they get these otherwise?

It is important to understand first and foremost that you are NOT missing out on key nutrients by ditching dairy and grains because you are replacing these processed foods with a much more natural diet that’s designed to balance both the body and mind. Instead by focusing on making sure the foods you eat drive optimal health and are as nutrient-dense as possible, you’ll instead consume lots of naturally raised highvalue proteins, such as grass-fed beef, organic eggs and fish, lots of organic vegetables and a small amount of fruit, such as avocados, and eggs and nuts and seeds – all of which help to drive the health of your body and mind.

How can people integrate this type of lifestyle diet/choice into their live with ease?

Putting your health first and walking the path towards achieving optimal wellness shouldn’t be viewed as a diet. It’s not a diet – it’s a choice you make every day and these consistent adjustments will lead to achieving that lifelong consistency. I encourage people not to think about what they eat as a “diet” or to believe they are following some strict regime.

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SUCCESS with Annette Densham

Push open the door

t o success

Life can be a juggling act.

Some do it better than others, but Alison Vidotto is a woman who makes it look easy

s the CEO of Vidotto Group and Push Leadership, and mother of six, Alison found time to pen a book on leadership and create an international charity.

All in a day’s work?

Alison says the key to her success is organisation and she’s an organised person.

“I know how to prioritise and delegate. I am surrounded by a great team who I can delegate to when my plate is too full,” she says.

An integral part of her team is her family.

Close knit and focused on the same goal, the Vidotto family all work together.

“We have always been a very close family.

It was at my family’s request that I agreed to run Vidotto Group, they were all involved in the decision-making process. As the company grew, they were supportive but we needed more people,” she says.

“It soon became apparent we needed more staff and they were perfect for the job. One by one they each left their own careers and joined the company.”

Purpose is the linchpin in the workplace harmony that reverberates through their office.

Alison says they all understand the “why”.

“Together we have built a company that is based on a shared vision and purpose,” she says.“We respect each other and our strengths and weaknesses. We’re family but we all bring different strengths to the table. We value that.”

Alison is also passionate about leadership and devotes a lot of her time teaching others how to self-lead. Her book 22 Leadership Fundamentals: The Door to Success says Push! is a memoir chronicling the leadership skills she found necessary to raise a close family, be a strong member of the community, build a successful business and run an international charity.

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others, not only in the workplace but in the wider community,” says Alison.

“I believe to make a difference we have to look beyond our own vision and goals. To really make a difference and bring about change what you are doing has to be sustainable beyond what we do.

That only becomes possible when

I believe we are all capable of taking control of our lives and our businesses, we all have leadership potential sometimes it is just untapped. I want to help people untap their potential you empower others less fortunate so that they can take their place at the table.”

Alison’s work with Australian Charity for the Children of Vietnam (ACCV) personifies all she teaches about leadership.

“Our‘why’for ACCV is to reduce the number of young blind people living a life of oppression and isolation,” she says.

“We want to inspire them to become empowered, educated, employed and independent; to take their rightful place as valued members of the community.

“My work with ACCV has given me the privilege to work with some amazing young people who have lived in extreme poverty, isolation and oppression. When provided with opportunity and training they have stepped up not only taken control of their own lives 30

but empowered others coming behind them.

They are fine examples of leadership.”

Despite all the balls Alison has in the air, she powers on focused on her big goals.

“I believe we are all capable of taking control of our lives and our businesses, we all have leadership potential sometimes it is just untapped. I want to help people untap their potential,” she said.

“For ACCV, I have a short-term goal of establishing a program for young blind children. Currently we work with teens and young adults but there are so many young blind children who are not enjoying their young lives.

“They are not learning, they are not being educated and they are not playing with other children. We want to change that.”

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3 reasons not to enter a weight loss challenge Around this time of year lots of gyms and personal training centres start advertising their annual weight loss challenge. So many people committed to having a healthier year and have found themselves in February not much better off than December and still trying to work off the damage they did in the holiday season, not to mention the Australia Day drinking ntering a weight loss challenge can really mess you up! So many people enter these competitions and three months after it has finished, are in a worse position than when they started.

At Vision we have been running two challenges a year for over 10 years, so we have seen plenty of people be successful and use a challenge as a launching pad to a healthier and fitter lifestyle… but we have also seen too many people do them for the wrong reasons and find themselves mentally, emotionally and physically messed up by winter.

So here are the reasons to enter that have danger written all over them. If you are thinking of doing a challenge and these reasons have crossed your mind, it’s time to re-think the whole process.

REASON # 1 - “I really want to win the prize”: Let’s face it, if you are just in it for the

prize, you aren’t really there for the right reasons at all. With so many people entering, you really have to do amazingly well to win the grand prize that attracted you in the first place. So far we have given away trips to New York to watch the tennis, Hawaii, Las Vegas and cash prizes. This year we are giving away $20,000 as well as local prizes. So the incentives are huge. What you must do while you have your eye on the money, is remember that the real prize is the person you become and the habits you develop along the way.

REASON #2 - “I just want to do nine weeks, lose a bunch of weight and my life will be sorted”: If you are in this for the short term, you will definitely rebound. And remember, when you rebound you don’t just go back to your start weight, you put on a little extra. I see so many people who try to starve themselves, train like crazy and drop 3kg a week only to put it all back on before July. I also see people

who invest time and effort in learning what foods help their metabolism, eat more of these good foods, develop good habits, maintain a sustainable exercise program and lose 3kg a week. The latter are always are more successful over the long term.

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TRAVEL

Bali bliss

Kobi luwak coffee

Rice terraces

ali. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.

The end.

Honestly, that’s all you need to know. But for you I will elaborate.

This year, I kicked off 2015 in Bali on a girls’ trip. My plan was to start 2015 with a bang, in a place I’d never been to, experiencing things I’d never before.Tick, tick and tick.

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Getting into Bali The minute you step off the plane you can feel the heat and humidity. Customs wasn’t as intense as I was expecting. It’s relaxed and the airport staff move us through as quickly as they can. We are on Bali time now. It takes about 1.5 hours to get through, get our bags and find our driver.

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bell lived it up in Get it editor Elizabeth Camp ending 11 nights Bali for the festive season, sp li is a place in Seminyak. Discover why Ba visit list you should have on your to-

Yes, we have a driver!

Stepping outside the airport and into the waiting arms of what seems like a million drivers was wild.They all had signs with people’s surnames on them and I swear there were a few hundred waiting for people’s arrivals. If only they had cameras,it would have felt like the paparazzi.

The traffic It has to be seen to be believed - and apparently it’s not even as bad as other countries such as Thailand or Vietnam. Two words: It’s crazy. There are scooters, cars, buses and trucks all hugging the roads. Add pedestrians and you have a big mash up that somehow just works.

Where we stayed We stayed in Seminyak, a very “touristy” part of Bali. On arrival to our villa we are stopped for

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a routine bomb check. I’ve never been to Bali before so it was confronting. But as we came to realise, it’s done in most places, and I must admit I felt safe everywhere we went.

Our villa – it’s amazing We are staying in the Presidential Villa at Villa Seminyak Estate and Spa - and it is stunning. It’s like stepping into the pages of a travel magazine.

It’s perfectly manicured and so tranquil.

Our three-bedroom villa is spectacular. We each have our own rooms and bathrooms. Apart from the bedrooms, every other common area is open plan; with no walls. Even our bathrooms.

The walls are high so no one can see in but you are still exposed to the elements. There’s something very liberating about that.

We have our own pool and spa in our private villa and spent a lot of time lounging. Honestly,

The W Hotel entrance

we didn’t even have to leave and for the first 48 hours, we don’t.

Breakfast is included and there’s also a day spa on site.

A day in Ubud In true Eat Pray Love style we head up to Ubud for the day. The rice terraces are stunning.

It’s raining, which makes it even more beautiful.

Ubud is huge. I thought it would be a street like Hastings in Noosa, but it’s a big town. We stop at the Monkey Forest. There are monkeys everywhere; in the trees, on the statues and in the street.

Then it is off to a coffee plantation to taste test some kobi luwak coffee – it’s the most expensive in the world. Essentially, it’s because civet cats forage around to find only the best beans, eat them, process them and then they are collected and ground into coffee. It’s delicious.

Shop ‘til you drop The local designers are first class and there are plenty of high-end stores to spend your

The traffic is chaotic

hard-earned cash.We spend a couple of full days shopping in Seminyak – and I mean until 10pm at night stopping only for a quick food refuel and a sneaky cocktail. My highlight is getting a pair of leather boots and a leather jacket custom made.

Eating out While we ate at local jaunts, we also splurged on some really momentous dining experiences; namely W Hotel and Potato Head.

A main meal at a café is about $6 (chicken, veggies and rice), while at Potato Head, a higher-end establishment, we had a selection of entrées, a main and dessert, plus a few cocktails and it was about $70 each.

Both Potato Head and W are right on the beach so it’s blissful watching the sun set over the ocean while we enjoyed a mojito. The highlight though was Starfish Bloo at W Hotel.

We sampled duck, prawn laksa and pork belly in traditional herbs and spices and it was divine.

Seminyak has many gorgeous places to eat – just head to Oberoi Street, it’s full of them.

A local artist in Ubud

What else you should do l Head up to Jimbaran Bay and have dinner on the beach. l Pura Luhur Uluwatu - a Balinese sea temple south of Denpasar. l Surfing lesson on Kuta beach. l We also had a private yoga lesson at our villa. l And visited many a day spa for foot reflexology and massage.

This has been one of the best holidays I’ve ever been on and Bali is a simply incredible destination for singles, couples and families. I will definitely be going back.

Finer details Getting there: Virgin Australia virginaustralia.com Stay: Villa Seminyak Estate and Spa villaseminyak.net More info: Bali Travel Guide - bali.com

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February 2015

The Gold Coast Marathon is not far away and it’s time to get training.

Elite marathoner Pat Carroll shares his top tips

at Carroll has been running marathons for more than 20 years, not just in Australia, but all over the world – so you could say he’s an expert when it comes the sport.

After all, he’s won the Gold Coast Marathon four times.

While retired now, Pat is still associated with the marathon as an ambassador and trains a running group of 200 in Brisbane

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Find someone to train with: This will help you stay motivated and will mean you are less likely to forgo your training.

RUN your ownrace who will compete in the event on July 4-5.

The 53 year old still exercises every day – either running or paddle boarding – and shares his top 10 tips on how to get ready.

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Set realistic goals: Lock in realistic goals that are current to your fitness level and timeframe to prepare.

Get buy in from your partner, friends and family: Make sure your loved ones are aware of your goals and training regimen.

This will help with the support factor and accountability.

Put your goals on the fridge: This is to remind yourself and everyone in your house of the end goal and what you want to achieve so you have a visual, it stays top of mind and acts as a countdown to the event.

Get a running kit: Make sure you have comfortable clothes and shoes that you like.

When you look good, you feel good too.

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Set a realistic training program: Make sure this is suitable for you, your fitness level and age. It’s not a one-sizefits-all approach.

Run somewhere enjoyable: Train in an area you like, even if it means jumping in the car and driving for 20 minutes to get there.

Run in the morning: Get it out of the way so you can get on with the rest of your day. Afternoon or evening training tends not to happen after a long and busy day.

Lock in the same day for training: Have set days that you train; three to four times a week at the same time.

Be prepared for wet or cold weather: Have a plan so you stick to your training. Get wet-weather clothes or gear for when it’s cold so you can still train.

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Your relationship with food impacts your decision to make healthy choices when it comes to planning and preparing your meals, says Ronsley Vaz. Here the personal chef and host of Australia’s number one food podcast Bond Appetit shares his top five tips for highly nutritious and nurturing meal planning and preparation

t isn’t a new concept that food fuels our lifestyle and our brains. In fact, on my show – Bond Appetit - every single successful person I have interviewed can trace back to the point when they first fixed their relationship with food. The food you eat is important to you functioning and performing at your absolute best.

What you need to know about food first and foremost: The food you eat should be high in nutrients. Eating energy-dense and nutrientlow meals, like fast and processed foods, make you feel hungry quicker and do nothing to give you long-lasting energy.

Your food should not make you feel uncomfortable or lethargic at any time of the day. If this happens, you need to re-evaluate what you ate.

You should eat without distraction. Don’t eat in front of the television or computer.

Pay attention to the food, think of it as daily meditation, three times a day.

Make sure the food you eat is not beige in color. Beige food is processed and not natural.

The more colourful your plate, the better it is going to be for you.

Drink lots of water throughout the day. I believe a high-performing individual should consume at least 3-5 litres of water a day.

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You should eat without distraction. Don’t eat in front of the television or computer. Pay attention to the food, think of it as daily meditation, three times a day. chicken, mushrooms and salmon. Centre your week around these ingredients by looking up recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.

Google is your friend.

2. Technology is also your friend: Yummly and Taste.com.au will provide you with enough resources to make your next meal an absolute treat.

3. Break your recipes down into preparation items: Do this ahead of time like the weekend or when you’re waiting for something to cook. These can be actions such as preparing a salad dressing, marinating some chicken or chopping up some veggies.

If you have leftover chicken, dressing and chopped veggies in the fridge, it will take you less than a minute to make a tasty salad.

4. Use a slow cooker: Make big batches of stews and soups. Switch it on in the morning and let it work for you throughout the day.

Store the leftovers in takeaway containers in the freezer. Always have backups for those days when motivation is low.

5. Drink water: When you have missed meals and are really hungry, drink the largest glass of water you can find. Then decide on what you are going to eat. This is my ultimate top tip.

About the author Ronsley Vaz is a personal chef and has been cooking for more than 19 years. He unites people through food and runs a food business called Bond Appetit, which specialises in cooking for time-poor, health-conscious and high-performing individuals.

He’s worked in a large kitchen as part of a brigade of chefs and also started and ran his own fresh-food restaurant. Right now he hosts Australia’s number one food podcast Bond Appetit that focuses on giving people light-bulb moments about their relationship with food. Check him out at bond-appetit.com

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I called in to Pho Hung on a busy Friday night and when I say busy, I mean I was allocated one of the last unoccupied tables in the 120-plus-seat restaurant. The décor is Vietnamese themed with a mood-calming colour scheme and tasteful decorations. I was dining alone and after being ushered to a nice little table in the corner, I perused the menu. It was a large menu with a range of choices, comprising a mix of traditional rice paper rolls, Vietnamese coleslaws, noodle dishes and other delicacies.

I have previously travelled throughout Vietnam and have a great respect for the traditional cookery methods. The menu had dishes from all over Vietnam, which was a real treat that I couldn’t wait to sample.

Jenny suggested one of the entree specialties of beef wrapped in vine leaves ($10). She mentioned that this dish is hard to find in most restaurants due to the timeconsuming nature of the preparation.The four little parcels of minced beef come wrapped in vine leaf and are flash fried. Accompanied with a homemade mild chilli sauce, the dish is finished with crunchy onion and garlic.

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I have previously travelled throughout Vietnam and have a great respect for the traditional cookery methods. The menu had dishes from all over Vietnam, which was a real treat that I couldn’t wait to sample. satay chicken on skewers ($8.90). Two large skewers of premium chicken marinated in spices, oven roasted and drizzled with the house satay sauce. The sauce had toasted peanuts crushed through it, which provide a crunchy texture, and the slight hint of chilli provided a little kick, but by no means overpowered the dish.

A trip to a Vietnamese eatery would not be complete without sampling some rice paper rolls. I was presented with two prawn rice paper rolls with sweet dipping sauce. The rolls were refreshing and serve as a palate cleanser between courses. The vermicelli noodle was mixed with Vietnamese mint, basil and layered with poached prawn. When I dine here again, I will be ordering the larger portion of four rolls ($12).

I love food and I’m not shy in saying that.

When I find a restaurant that I would happily suggest to friends and family, it has to have something special. Pho Hung ticks all the boxes. It’s not over the top, just good food and service in a restaurant that the whole family will enjoy - young or old.

My last course was the Pho Nam, which

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translates to beef brisket rice noodle soup, a staple in Vietnam. When I first tried Pho, it was from a stall in Hanoi prepared street side in an open-air market. It brought back some delicious memories.

The waitperson dropped off the traditional condiments of lemon, chilli, bean shoots and Vietnamese basil to accompany it. The beef brisket is cooked in the broth and the flavour of the soup is slightly sweet. The rice noodles are entwined with the paperthin sliced beef, but are still able to be eaten with chopsticks. I added a dash of lemon and attempted to finish the whole bowl, but was defeated. The entrees had caught up with me, but fortunately there is always next time!

Pho Hung is a BYO restaurant. Meals are available to dine in or take away. All menu items are clearly labelled with a chilli rating for the customer who searches for a spicy kick. Dietary needs are also well catered for.

It is open seven days a week with lunch operating from 11am to 3pm and dinner starting from 5pm.

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WINE

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hen we are experiencing a particular country’s culture for the first time, our senses are being indulged to new sites, smells and acquaintances.The heightened awareness of eating and drinking different food and wine in the place of their origin makes the entire experience utterly memorable.

To start we have to look at what we find on our tongue; the elements of salty, sweet, bitter and sour are all going to contribute to how we marry together food and wine.

The weight of the food is the primary factor. Is the dish heavy or light? After this we can acknowledge and take into account the volume of the ingredients, cooking methods, accompaniments and sauces.

Acidity is the biggest heavy hitter playing in the art of food and wine balance. The acidity in wine has the ability to highlight flavours and also to cut richness in dishes. Any dish that is oily, salty, fatty or rich will be refreshed by the accompaniment of acid in wine. Acidic dishes such as salads with low ph will also require an equally acidic wine to keep up with its dressing.

Sweetness in wine is a great counterbalance to heat in food but can also highlight sweet aspects to a dish and can be a great contrast to salty foods.

In Australia we have a heavy Asian influence in our “mod Oz” cuisine and this myriad flavours including sweet, sour, spicy and salty are more challenging to match wine with. When faced with this modern Australian dining dilemma, it seems that low-alcohol riesling or off-dry pinot gris with some residual sugar does the job very well. Juicy low-alcohol fruit-driven pinot and merlot, sweeter roses and fruity sparkling wines also fit the bill. Just remember,“sugar and spice makes everything nice”.

Tannins react to proteins in a good way especially with red meat. Dishes that are high in proteins and fats will soften the harsh tannins in rich red wines such as shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, nebbiolo and sangiovese. Bitter foods that have harsh cookery methods, such as a barbecue, are going to be a great vehicle to drink your rich, high-alcohol, tannic Aussie red wine. Salt perception is exaggerated by

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Regularly this involves a time when they were travelling and a classic marriage of food and wine tannin and alcohol is accentuated by salt so keep this in mind when delivering a higheralcohol tannic blockbuster red to your table, as this can end in disaster.

Tannin reacts with the iodine in fish and makes everything taste metallic so be careful to choose lighter reds when matching red wine with seafood, but it definitely is not totally taboo to pair the two together. When looking to match red wine with fish and seafood look towards Iberian varietals that are lower in tannin and higher in refreshing acidity, pinot and red burgundy are great as to are lighter Italian reds and rose.

Oaked wines are often harder to pair with food. Try to match the flavours of the wine’s characters, such as toast, caramel and smoke with similar cookery methods such as grilling, smoking and barbecue.

If the wine is much more acidic than the dish you can add a little squeeze of lemon or vinegar to the food to balance it out.

On the contrary, if your dish is more acidic than the wine you can then add some salt, soy or anchovies to the dish to balance the flavour of the food. When you are serving an aged cellared wine it is often helpful to add some extra acid to the food in order to compensate for the wine’s lack of acid due to its softening with its ageing in the bottle.

When you dine out next ask your waiter or sommelier what they would recommend to drink with your food you have ordered as it takes dining out to a new dimension. You may be pleasantly surprised.

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With the month of love upon us it’s the perfect time to cook with your significant other, children or even friends.

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INGREDIENTS • 2 cups of mixed salad greens • 1/2 cup of rocket • 1/2 red pepper, chopped • 1/4 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced • 1/2 cup of soft goat’s fetta, crumbled • 1 avocado, skinned, deseeded and chopped • 1 mango, skinned, deseeded and chopped • 1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted • 2 tbsp coriander, chopped • Changing Habits Seaweed Salt to taste Optional add-ins: Shredded chicken or turkey, freshly cooked prawns, tuna or salmon.

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Baked Thai chicken INGREDIENTS • 10 organic chicken thigh fillets, diced • ½ cup rice flour • 2 tbsp butter • 2 large onions, finely chopped • 3cm piece of ginger, grated • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 2 tablespoons green curry paste • 1½ cups coconut milk • ½ cup filtered water • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 3 tbsp lime juice • Red chilli, chopped, to taste • ½ cup fresh coriander, chopped METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan forced).

2. Blot chicken with paper towel and place into a paper bag with rice flour to coat.

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5. Remove from heat. Place in a deep baking dish and set aside.

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2. Combine with the remaining ingredients.

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4. Add a splash of water or coconut water to make a lighter mousse.

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H Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19 Are you ready to make a few sacrifices to get personal plans and projects off the ground? If so, things should get easier once Mercury steps forward in your sign from February 11th. Financial matters may keep you busy, with a focus on wise budgeting. Your ideas zone comes to life, which could help enhance opportunities to develop along exciting new lines.

H Pisces Febr 19 – March 20 You can revel in the romantic opportunities that are open to you, whatever your current relationship status may be. In fact, the Valentine’s celebration might be only one of many sizzling days you’ll enjoy. Plan ahead this month and work on your goals daily to showcase your creative abilities. Make sure you don’t be too frivolous around spending however.

H Aries March 20 –April 19 Dreams can play a part in helping you make decisions, and may provide you with guidance that not only resolves problems but helps unlock creative possibilities.

Mars and Venus in your sign can enhance your charisma, making you become a more attractive person. With the New Moon on the 18th, you could see a significant breakthrough around long-term goals.

H Taurus April 20 – May 21 Though Valentine’s Day is here, the whole month looks good for you romance-wise, whether you are dating or in a relationship, there will be an extra sparkle about.

Mercury forges ahead on February the 11th, giving you the green light for those key plans you’d been thinking about. Later in the month, you may want to keep news under wraps until you’re really ready to share.

H Gemini May 21 – June 21 The Full Moon mid-month can be an excellent chance to promote your goods and services to all the right people, or even for a fun celebration. Delays become a thing of the past as Mercury pushes forward from the 11th of February, so you will find yourself getting more done than before.

Your social life is also looking very positive Gemini and this can help a Valentine’s romance to blossom.

H Libra Sept 22 – Oct 23 You may have been struggling to reach your goal, so Libra, you need to break your goals into steps and set yourself deadlines in order to accomplish them.

Once Mercury kicks into gear from February the 11th you’ll find it easier to get ahead and meet your commitments. Romance looks more promising after the 19th and your social situation could be noticeable for its dynamism and fun.

H Cancer June 21 – July 22 Learning new skills or getting a qualification may be useful, even if further down the line, so have a think about it Cancer. Travel can call however, encouraging a getaway to another country.

Meanwhile, the New Moon could be useful for setting a budget or applying for funding. Renewed motivation might also emerge later in the month, helping you to prove your worth.

H LEO July 22 – Aug 23 The Full Moon in your sign on February the 3rd makes for an early yet potentially delightful start to this month’s St Valentine’s celebrations. However, you’ll find that romantic opportunities are a particular feature of the weeks ahead, allowing for many tender and intimate moments. Later, the pace amps up and far horizons could tempt you and prompt a bold move.

H Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22 Whether you prefer romance to be slow and tender or fiery and passionate, you could get the best of both worlds this month as the planetary energies can bring sparkling opportunities your way.

However, your attention may shift to wellness and lifestyle matters later, with a firm desire to get cracking and make one or two healthy changes.

H Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 22 Home and family life may well absorb your attention this month.

These influences might encourage you to focus on gentle activities that can inspire you, such as the arts, crafts or even DIY. However, once sparky Mars moves into Aries on the 20th, you’ll be looking to participate in more challenging pleasures such as sport or the chance to prove yourself in other ways.

H Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 20 This month’s blend of influences brings folk together, encouraging you to reach out and connect. As Mercury turns directly into your money zone, you might experience fewer delays and find financial tangles quickly melting away.

Concerning a family matter, you could find yourself willing to give it 100% to resolve things once and for all.

H Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Your love life can rock this month, bringing a chance to take a relationship to a new and more satisfying level. With Valentine’s Day on the 14th, chances are you’ll be keen to add plenty of sizzle to a budding romance. However, a Mars-Venus connection could encourage a spending spree - even if you don’t have the cash to spare.

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Instead, they more often than not launch into a speech that comes across as a lecture and, to my original point, unsympathetic to our situation or needs.

After spending the best part of 13 years with my man, I’ve finally come to realise that it’s not intentionally an uncaring response. In fact, it’s usually his way of trying to help or problemsolve the issue for me, which is sweet when you think about it. Only problem is, we can usually work out a solution ourselves and/or realise we simply have to manage whatever the challenge is. Really, we girls only want to hug it out, nothing more − no advice or input, just an agreeable (that is, sympathetic) ear.

Sound familiar?

I thought this behaviour was only a trait of Cooper’s, until my friend, Nicole, brought up the issue. In this instance, however, she praised her man, Iain, for “doing good” the night before.

Following a particularly stressful day at work, he had apparently taken on board previous feedback (that is, from past disagreements on this very matter) and kindly shared in her pain rather than trying to counsel on a solution.

We ooh’d and ahh’d about what a step forward it was (and Cooper feigned angst due to my lack of recognising his positive attempts at the same tactic) ... until Iain finally admitted − with a nervous laugh − that he implemented February 2015

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the strategy because he had worked out “what was good for him”.

This did instigate laughter and the popping open of another bubbly beverage, but it left me with the thought that as we grow older, we learn more and more about the wide and varying ways language differs between the sexes, whether that is communication be between lovers, family or friends. As we’ve all witnessed, lack of understanding in this arena can cause major communication (and relationship) breakdowns, which has of course kept countless psychiatrists, relationships experts and authors in business on a global scale. The sad thing is, usually each person in the scenario means well, but consideration beyond any annoyance or aggravation doesn’t ever manifest.

Too often we tend to count the misunderstandings; or the issues and pet peeves which are usually merely a result of the initial misunderstandings! It’s easy to focus on these kinds of things when the chips are down, and trust me, I do know from experience. I think you’ll all agree that sometimes it’s easy to focus on the things that annoy us even when things aren’t going badly, although we’re quite possibly tired, over-worked, overwhelmed and have kids of all ages tugging at our limbs nagging to be fed.

In the spirit of our special issue of “love” though, I’ll return to something else I’ve learned; or to borrow one of Oprah’s famous phrases, “something I do know for sure”; that is, it’s just as easy to count what’s good as it is any of the other stuff. And as Positive Psychology suggests, once this practice is entered into, it becomes a habit.

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going to love this strategy because it indeed means they’re likely to be in the “good books” more often. In the end, it’s also about taking responsibly for our own thought patterns and happiness. If we’re thinking about the good things in life, we’re going to be feeling good, and spreading the love around incidentally. Win-win.

Taking a lesson from my mate, Nicole, I’ve chosen to spotlight the good things and count Cooper’s positives, so to speak. And you know what? They’re plentiful! Of course I “know” this, but it’s helpful on many fronts to take stock every now and then. I’d be surprised if (even if the “he” in your life is in the proverbial “naughty corner” at this very minute) your list didn’t end up pleasingly substantial too (at least, I hope it does).

Try it, either way; list all the beautiful gestures and sweet words, selfless acts and cute characteristics − you can’t help but feel the love thanks to this simplest of perception-shifting tricks. Even if you’re single, lob in on the love and make the list anyway, so you recognise him when you meet him!

Finally, don’t forget about YOU either.

The one thing the boys don’t realise (because thankfully, they’re not in our heads), is that even if we’re mad at them for being, say, unsympathetic, women tend to be harshest on ourselves. I propose taking two minutes out of your day this Valentine’s Day − and every day, for that matter − to count the ways you rock. Write it down, be unapologetic and proud, revel in the numerous ways that you are awesome.

Wrapping up, a quote from James Oppenheim which recently found its way into my inbox: “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet”.

Here’s to choosing love this month, and always.

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