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OUR COMMUNITY MANAGERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE SPRING RECIPES

QUINOA SUPER SALSA Donna Osborne, B by Halcyon

“This is my all-time favourite recipe that can be served hot or

cold. It goes amazingly with grilled salmon, but whenever I make it, I then have to share the recipe. The recipe was introduced to me at a cooking class on the Gold Coast.”

Ingredients

a 150g uncooked white quinoa a 150g uncooked black or red quinoa a 600ml water a 400g tin cooked kidney beans, drained and washed a 1 cup cherry tomatoes – cut in half a 1 big red onion - finely diced a 1 green capsicum - diced a a

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a a a a 1 red capsicum - diced 100g pitted kalamata olives - chopped small 1 cup fresh coriander – finely chopped 2 limes – juice squeezed 4 T olive oil 1 t pepper Optional - 1 small long red chilli - chopped

Method

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2. In a saucepan bring the water to the boil, add quinoa, reduce heat and simmer for around 10- 15 minutes, checking the water levels every couple of minutes before it evaporates and then turn heat off. Keep a lid on top and leave for 10 minutes to finish cooking the grain. Throw everything together and serve with salads, lean cuts of meat, chicken or fish.

PRAWN AND CHILLI LINGUINE

Shannon Dunn, Halcyon Greens

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for the warmer months. You can also serve with a fresh garden

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1 packet dried linguine 4 tbsp. good quality extra virgin olive oil 1t butter 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1-2 medium chillies 1T small capers 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered

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salad and hot crusty bread. ” Season a large pot of boiling water with salt and a dash of olive oil. Follow packet instructions to cook linguine. In a large deep pan add the oil and butter, garlic and chilli and cook on medium heat. Add the capers, tomatoes and lemon. Stir and cook for two minutes. Add the prawn meat and cook for further minute. Drain the pasta and add to the prawns with 1-2 tablespoons of the cooking water. Finally add the rocket, parsley and parmesan. Toss in the pan and serve immediately with an extra drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Trish Gearie, Vision by Halcyon

This works well for Keto – a good work around without pasta and easy to put together. it’s a

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a Ricotta, approx 400g Onion powder, a shake or two Garlic powder, a shake or two 1 egg or 2 if using deli purchased Ricotta Basil cropped, fresh

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a Salt and pepper Cheese, any version and amount you feel appropriate 1 x 400gm canned diced tomatoes or passata 3-4 zucchini

great lunch option with salad. ” Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl except for the tomatoes (or passata) and the zucchini. Use the canned tomatoes or passata to form a thin layer on the bottom of a baking dish, (I find it best to drain the tomatoes). 3 or 4 zucchini, ribboned lengthwise with potato peeler Lay zucchini as 2 one way and 2 the other way, place a spoon of mixture in the middle of the zucchini and fold to make a square. You an also use a few ribbons of zucchini and roll the mixture up. Place all “raviolis” into dish, add additional cheese to top Bake at 180 degrees until bubbling and browned nicely. Serve with a fresh garden salad.

Book club

With Laila Hakansson Ware, Vision by Halcyon

Laila Hakansson Ware is a retired criminal law barrister, ESL teacher, health regulation board director, avocado grower and cheese maker, who lived for 42 years on Tamborine Mountain. She has been a member of a book club for 20 years, and enjoys the in-depth conversations that flow from a group experience of journeying through a book together. Since moving to Vision four years ago, Laila has enjoyed the friendships that are afforded by getting involved in a small community.

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

By Lisa See – Published by Simon and Schuster, 2017, RRP $24.99

“A fiction based on the rise and fall of the recent futures market in Pu Ehr tea from 1000-year-old trees.”

The story unfolds through themes of mother/daughter relationships, the cultural norms of the rural Akha minority group in Southern China, where the birth of twins brings bad luck to the village and requires the death of one twin, and “China’s one child policy”. The setting is exotic, the themes are current and the writing is poetic. I suggest you buy some Pu Ehr tea at your local Asian grocery shop, and enjoy a cuppa while you read this book.

The Wonder Down Under

Norwegian authors Nina Brocman and Ellen Stökken Dahl Published by Hodder & Stoughton 2017RRP $20

“This is a serious, but funny exposé of the female genitalia. The aim of the authors, who are both sexual health educators and medical doctors, is to dispel myths around female sexual health.”

The Wonder Down Under is a comprehensive guide to a miraculous and complex part of the body that is still a mystery to many of us. It is written with humour, and scientific aplomb, whether discussing the clitoris, contraception or cervical cancer. This book is both funny and frank and is filled with astonishing, and little-known information, delivered with both medical knowledge and genuine empathy. Did you know that female and male sex organs are merely variations on the same basic structure? Or why there is no such thing as a virginity test? Read it and find out more.

Sapiens: a brief history of Humankind

by Yuval Noah Harari Published by Harper RRP $20 soft cover:$15 Amazon.com

“This is not the book for those who prefer a fictional read like crime, sci-fi, or romance, or a nonfictional book, like history or autobiographical. I recommend it to anyone who is searching for a thought provoking book that will give you dinner table talk for years to dine out on”.

This book will satisfy those who have just learned that their DNA makeup is 2% Scandinavian, 1.5% Ashkenazi Jew and 96.5% Central European, but want to understand so much more about themselves as a species, and who like to be surprised and informed by an author. Yuval Harari will take you on a nine hour, 443 page journey through the history of humankind from the evolution of archaic human species in the Stone Age, up to the twentyfirst century, focusing on Homo Sapiens. His theories may even shock you. He postulates that Homo sapiens rule the world because it is the only animal that can believe in things that exist purely in its own imagination, such as gods, states, money and human rights. He explains that money is the most pluralistic system of mutual trust ever devised and that even though we are far more powerful than our ancient ancestors, we aren’t much happier.

Keith and Anita Graham

Terry Fisher

Kathy Beaton

Kingfisher Release

HALCYON GREENS – THURSDAY 16 JULY 2020

Buyers and existing homeowners were out in force at the launch of the latest release of new homes available at Halcyon Greens.

Even the media came along for the launch of the Kingfisher Release, available in Stage 4 of the Pimpama community. Most hotly contested of the 21 on offer were the larger corner blocks as well as the sites located on the perimeter of the community which connects to Nyamul Reserve, the 300 hectare private nature sanctuary which provides a green haven for native flora and fauna.

Roslyn Periz

Shannon Bell

The winners

Halcyon Sunshine Coast Creative Showcase

HALCYON LAKESIDE - TUESDAY 9 JUNE

The inaugural mosaics, wearable Halcyon art, photography, Sunshine Coast quilting and craft. Creative Showcase Competition was a huge hit, attracting 66 entries from experienced and novice artists. Judges included Shirley Marais, a clay artist and painter and Joanne Moore, owner of art gallery Maleny Art Direct. The theme of the competition was “Childhood Memories” and the eight categories included paintings, woodwork, John Davis from Lakeside was crowned the overall winner for his white wooden horse.

Richard Wetton

Trevor Renn Wendy Cooper

Howard Cox

Julie Stalker

Pam Ackerman

Charity Thank You Events

HALCYON GREENS – 3 JULY HALCYON LAKESIDE – 22 JULY HALCYON GLADES – 23 JULY

Our wonderful homeowners got together at three separate events to celebrate Friends of Halcyon. More than $15,000 has been donated to a myriad of of incredibly worthy charities as part of our referral program.

Toni-Maree and Stuart Eden, Halcyon Glades

Carol and Brian Abe, Halcyon Lakeside

Kerry and Lorraine Brace, Halcyon Lakeside

Sheila and Brian Barnes, Halcyon Greens

Halcyon communities

Judged Australia’s best lifestyle communities... T hank you

Please phone 1800 626 488 for more information on our communities.

Nestled in the foothills of Buderim and wrapped in sub-tropical rainforest, B by Halcyon offers a retreat to nature just minutes from beaches. Here, you can lose yourself in creative pursuits, a health and wellness journey or the sense of community.

2 Retreat Drive, Buderim (off Whites Road) - Sales office open 9am-4pm, Monday to Saturday

Halcyon Greens

GAINSBOROUGH GREENS - PIMPAMA

Downsize to an acreage lifestyle 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Located in Logan Reserve and set on 100 picturesque acres fronting the Logan River. This sprawling community is tribute to the traditional South East Queensland lifestyle amid open spaces, rolling hills and with deep agricultural roots.

8 Halcyon Way, Logan Reserve. Enquiries received at Halcyon Greens, 9am-4pm, Monday to Saturday

Halcyon

Lakeside BLI BLI Enjoy country club living at Halcyon Greens, Australia’s first golf and lifestyle community designed for over 50s. The 84 acre community is surrounded by an 18-hole golf course, and overlooks natural wetlands and nature reserve.

7 Halcyon Drive, Pimpama - Display homes open 9am - 4pm, Monday to Saturday

Halcyon

Glades C ABOOLTURE

Located five minutes from the centre of Bli Bli and situated within the masterplanned Parklakes 2 community, Halcyon Lakeside features 5-star resort facilities, over 6km of connected walking tracks and 450m of lake frontage set against a natural backdrop of undulating hills. Halcyon Lakeside was judged Australia’s best in 2019 by the UDIA. Situated at Caboolture north is Halcyon Glades; a tree change located halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Halcyon Glades offers the best of both worlds and includes all the hallmarks of an award-winning Halcyon community.

34 Ardrossan Road, Caboolture - Display homes open 9am - 4pm, Monday to Saturday

Halcyon once again turned to the Gold Coast’s prestigious North Shore for its first waterfront lifestyle community, Vision by Halcyon. Located on an island at Hope Island, the exclusive gated community won the UDIA QLD’s Seniors Living award.

11 Grant Avenue, Hope Island - Homes available, inspection by appointment

Halcyon

Waters HOPE ISLAND Located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast at Bli Bli, Halcyon Landing is a shining example of award-winning masterplanning. In tune with nature, the 25-acre lifestyle community is bordered by a 2km signature walking trail and natural parklands.

27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli - Homes available, inspection by appointment

Halcyon

Parks CALOUNDRA

Judged Australia’s Best Seniors living, Halcyon Waters is recognised as one of Australia’s premier lifestyle communities. Designed exclusively for over 50s, the vibrant community is set amongst 100 acres of open space and natural waterfront parklands at Hope Island on the Gold Coast’s North Shore.

1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island - Homes available, inspection by appointment

Just five minutes drive from Caloundra’s beaches and town centre, Halcyon Parks nestles comfortably on a leafy 36-acre site surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The masterplanned community incorporates quality architect-designed homes, gated security, comprehensive resort-style facilities and a strong community culture.

42 Meridan Way, Caloundra - Homes available, inspection by appointment

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WINNER

Na onal Awards for Excellence 2019

WINNER 2018

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DAYS My Halcyon Spring 2019

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