Father's Day Gift Guide 2019

2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide This issue: 

Cool Gift Ideas

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DIY Card Template

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Father’s Day around the World

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Recipes to spoil Dad

THE ROYAL BACKPACK is perfect and practical for all occasions! A day hike, travel adventures or as your daily school/university/work bag. Packed full of features like secret compartments, a padded laptop section, water bottle holders and even a pen organiser! Each bag is upcycled from end-ofroll, remnant, discarded or donated fabrics and clothing. Literally one of a kind! $129.00 Available from Biome

SAND—FREE BEACH TOWEL! Tesalate is proudly an Australian-designed, full-sized beach towel that repels sand. The AbsorbLite microfibre fabric, makes

it easy for sand to slide off. It is also compact and lightweight. And although it absorbs as much as one litre of water, it is fast-drying as well. Tesalate is dominant in the U.S. and European market, making them by far, the world's most popular sand-free beach towel. With over 20 vibrant designs, Tesalate towels are named after the world's best beach destinations. Tesalate has truly made beach days better. Check out their standard-size and Tow-

el for Two designs at https://www.tesalate.com

PLASTIC-FREE Gift for Dad? Ecococoon has an exciting range of stainless steel products that are perfect for the outdoor Dad, like this Ecococoon Urban Chic 4 cup set. Perfect for any father

to throw in his car, trailer, boat, fishing kit or take on any adventure. Check their entire range at: http://www.ecococoon.com.au/

2 GREAT OPTIONS FOR DADS WHO LOVE TO GARDEN UrbanGreens Microgreens Windowsill Kit is a sprouting kit packed with everything you need to grow your own healthy, nutritious microgreens. Using only quality Australian seeds, you can grow your own Broccoli, Radish and Rocket Sprouting Seeds. Made in Australia. $29.95 Available online from Biome

This DIY mushroom kit from Life Cykel utilises coffee grounds to cultivate your own gourmet Oyster mushrooms. The original super food, Oyster mushrooms are packed with protein, calcium, magnesium, selenium and a variety of vitamins. Expect your first mushrooms in 1016 days. Just spray, eat, repeat! $29.95

Available online from Biome

Father’s Day around the world Father’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the first Sunday of September. This year, Father’s Day will fall on September 4th. Although Father’s Day is celebrated in many countries, the dates and the origin of this celebration vary across cultures.

Early history suggests Father’s Day has its origin in Catholicism, which explains why some countries with a large Catholic population, such as Italy, Spain and Portugal, celebrate the date on 19 March, the day of St Joseph, the father of Jesus. Nevertheless, other predominantly Catholic countries celebrate it on a different date. In Ireland it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

In Brazil it is celebrated on the second Sunday of August. The Brazilian date was chosen to honour St Joachim, the father of Mary and patron of fathers and grandfathers.

In other countries Father’s Day is linked with local history and traditions. In Thailand, the birthday of the King is Father’s Day. December 5 is the birthday of the current king, Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Unlike other countries, in Thailand it is a public holiday. In Germany, Father’s day is linked with Ascension Day, which originally commemorates the Ascension of

Jesus into Heaven. It is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter and it is a public holiday.

A common date for many countries is the third Sunday of June. This date is related to a pagan tradition of worshiping the Sun as the father of the Universe. Some claim that the June tradition is linked with the solstice. This date is observed in United Kingdom, Ireland, USA, Canada, Argentina, France, Greece, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Singapore and Venezuela.

In some countries, such as India and Pakistan, Father’s Day is a relatively new concept, possibly influenced by Western traditions. The idea of a special day to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced from the United States in 1910 by a woman who was inspired by the recent advent of American Mother's day celebrations. Australia and New Zealand share the Father’s Day date on the first Sunday of September each year.

Whenever you celebrate… Happy Father’s Day to All!

Use this template to create your own card. Click here to get a pdf version!

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FOR THE MUSIC FANS Crafted for wireless music on the move, the Jabra Move Style Edition headphones feature up to 14 hours of

battery life whilst offering great sound and comfort with its lightweight design. The Jabra Move Style Edition comes in three stylish new colours: Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy. RRP: $179.00 Availability: Jabra.com.au and JB Hi-Fi. mophie Juice Pack Access The mophie Juice Pack Access is a protective battery phone case that provides up to 31 hours of charge to an iPhone. It features an open bottom case that allows you to use wired headphones while it charges. Perfect for busy dads who always have a low battery!

RRP: $129.95 Availability: theiconic.com.au, mophie.com

mophie powerstation wireless XL

The mophie powerstation wireless XL is a stylish external battery that helps travellers stay powered up while on a flight and working abroad. The minimalistic styled charger lets you wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled smartphone anywhere with just the push of a button.

You can also charge your wired devices using the highoutput 10W USB-A port. Perfect for the dad who is always travelling and needs to stay powered up! RRP:

$129.95 Availability: mophie.com

WHEN DAD IS ALWAYS ON THE GO, he needs to stay charged and connected to the world. The Belkin Wireless Charging Vent Mount 10W is the perfect solution, allowing you to get a power boost while using GPS, taking

hands-free calls and more. The secure arms grip the phone, so it maintains proximity to the wireless charger for consistent and reliable fast wireless charging.

Compatible with Apple and Samsung fast wireless charging capabilities, the Belkin Wireless Charging Vent Mount is the perfect gift regardless of Dads phone preference, and with a 2-year warranty it’s ticking all the boxes this Father’s Day. RRP $99.95 Stockists: Belkin.com.au & JB Hi Fi

V-Fitness Activity Monitor is the ideal fitness companion. Dad will be able to track his steps, distance travelled, calories burnt, heart rate and sleep all through his watch and smartphone. Slim in size with a big screen that displays tracked activity, time and quick view of smartphone messages and alerts. The easy to use, free, i-gotU Life app is available on Android and iOS so dad can view his stats and set up his preferences. The adult version is also IPX7 (water and scratch resistant). There is also a kids version if Dad needs a fitness buddy. RRP $69.95 (Adults) OR RRP $29.95 (Kids) Available now at BIG W

For the Dad who has his life in his phone and won’t settle for less than the latest specs, the Alcatel 3 has the power to keep up with he gets up to on his phone with a long-lasting 3500mAh battery and radiant design, that will surely impress. Whether it’s streaming sports or the playing the latest app the Alcatel 3 has an impressive 5.9” HD+ Super Full View Display with Alcatel’s new “U Notch” design.

If Dad’s a little snap happy, the Alcatel 3 boasts a dual rear camera (13MP + 5MP) with AI and AR technology, including the “real-time bokeh” feature for portrait style shots, and 8MP front facing camera with LCD flash to help Dad take the perfect selfie. The Alcatel 3 also introduces more advanced security features into the low-end smartphone market, featuring Face Key and a Fingerprint scanner so Dad doesn’t have to worry about little fingers easily getting into the phone. RRP $279

Perfect for Dads nightstand, in the kitchen or for the office, the Belkin BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Dock provides a 3-in-1 charging station designed to power your essential devices.

Offering a 7.5W wireless charging pad to optimally charge your iPhone, a 5W/1A Magnetic Charging Module to power your Apple Watch, and a 5W USB-A

port, the dock allows you to simultaneously charge up to 3 devices.

Stylish Dad will be pleased with the sleek and minimalistic look, and the charging station powers all three devices from a single outlet, allowing you to say goodbye to cable clutter. Although Dad may not wake up fully charged this Father’s Day, at least his devices will always be, with Belkin Boost↑Up Wireless Charging Dock. RRP $249.95 Stockists: Belkin.com.au & JB Hi Fi

To Celebrate Father’s Day this year, we’re running a great competition!

To Enter, finish reading our Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019, jump to our website and answer some questions about our Father’s Day Guide! Good luck!

Prizes include: Chocolab are giving away a Personalised Slab, valued at $60 Treat Dad this Father’s Day with a personalised Chocolate Slab, from Chocolab. Give him something truly unique, something you’ve made, just for him, his very own personalised chocolate from Chocolab. Pick his favourite Belgian chocolate from dark, milk or white and then add all his favourite ingredients from fruit, nuts, lollies

and gourmet inclusions. Then make it truly special with a personalised edible message plaque and photo, for a gift made with love.

Try the 100’s of 1000’s of connoisseur chocolate creations or craft your own at https://www.chocolab.com.au Pilot are giving away 2 stylish fountain pens, valued at $44.95 each! Pilot’s MR fountain pen will brighten up dad’s day, whether at work or play. This executive fountain pen is available in a variety

of funky barrel colours and unique designs: Grey (Houndstooth), Violet (Ellipse), Red (Wave), Aqua (Dots), Light Green (Marble) and Orange (Flower). The barrel design is inspired by bright, vivid, retro colours and patterns to suit a wide range of dads. This smart pen is engravable so you can personalise a special message to dad and is refillable with ink or a disposable cartridge for ease of use. Find out more about these stylish fountain pens at: https://www.pilotpen.com.au Win 1 of 2 Thermos Lifefactory Hydration Bottles VALUED AT $44.99 each. Say goodbye to luke-warm water and hello to refreshing cold drinks with the Thermos® Hydration bottles. The range offers the perfect solution for on-the-go families, keeping contents cold for up to 20 hours. Available from Kitchen Warehouse Win 1 of 2 Freshly Roasted Coffee & Almonds. For Dads who love their coffee, we have some the most freshly roasted coffee you’ll find, plus amazing freshly roasted almonds that are so good, you’ll have to lock them away before he scoffs the whole bag in one sitting! They’re not just any old supermarket almonds – these are combined with Tasmanian Pepper Berry

Sea Salt and Canadian Maple Syrup. If you like crunchy, salted almonds, then you’ll want to try these! Each prize pack valued at $31.85 each. Available from: https://roastedon.com.au

UNIQUE ETHICAL GIFTS Temples and Markets is Australia's go-to online curated store for ethical and unique gifts.

Temples and Markets has curated a collection of Gifts for Dads including Jewellery For Men, Man-Bags, Cufflinks and more, with something to appeal to every type of dad. Pictured is the Blue Leather handwoven bracelet $135. Browse the Father's Day Collection here https://templesandmarkets.com.au/ collections/fathers-day-gift-guide-2019-something-for -every-dad

Dad with a Beard or Mou? Captain Fawcett Beard Oil & Pocket Comb Kit is an indispensable aid for the grooming, maintenance & shaping of your beard & moustache, helping to ensure you appear shipshape & Bristol fashion whatever the day may hurl your way. Normally priced at $110.00, you can have it for only $85.00 with coupon code ‘mumsdelivery’. https://www.manperfected.com.au/captainfawcett-beard-oil-and-pocket-comb-kit

Oddzeez socks are fun, bold and odd! They also offer a unique ’sockscription’ service. That’s right, a socks’ subscription service! Made for guys who shudder at the thought of having to go shopping for socks. Leaving it until your current socks are all hole-ier than the Pope himself. Our sockscription is the ultimate in convenience for Dad. A fresh pair of fun Oddzeez socks will be delivered to your door Monthly, Two-Monthly, or Quarterly – the choice is yours. If sockscription is not your thing, you can do one-off purchases too. https://www.oddzeez.com.au/

James St Organics Face Scrub for Men 100ml This face scrub for men contains walnut shell powder to gen-

tly exfoliate the skin and stimulate circulation. The gel has a delicious aroma that will leave you feeling fresh. The citric acid in lemon acts as a gentle peel that removes the top layer of dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, smoother, complexion. Great for shaving and helps with ingrowing hairs.

Available from Biome Eco Stores

James St Organics All in One Oil for Men 100ml This beautiful oil for men is the only product you need for a smooth shave and an irresistibly soft face and body. Calms sensitive skin and redness, with sesame oil to reduce the appearance of sun damage. Moisturises and hydrates skin with a lovely aroma.

Available from Biome Eco Stores

Making Dad a present can be a fun activity.

Here are two great ideas and instructions from Biome.

Biome’s super moisturising Coconut Shave Cream nourishes and protects the skin, while helping dad achieve a good, close shave. Unlike conventional shaving cream, there’s no toxic foaming agents or hormone disruptors, just simple, natural ingredients.

Tips for a Good Shave 1. Use a good quality reusable safety razor 2. Shave towards the end of your shower so that your skin and hairs are warm and soft 3. Rinse your razor often while shaving Ingredients 3/4 cup Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soap (unscented) 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon palm free glycerine 1 tablespoon castor oil 1 tablespoon boiled water, keep hot 2 teaspoon citric acid 1 teaspoon cornstarch 25 drops lavender essential oil, or other/s of your choice Method In a medium glass jar or jug, whisk together the coconut oil, the liquid castile soap, castor oil, glycerine and hot water until well combined. Add the citric acid, cornstarch and essential oil and whisk again until you have a beautiful, rich, creamy consistency. Slowly pour into a 250ml reusable disc-cap bottle.

How To Use This recipe makes enough to fill 1 x 250ml disccap bottle. You could also put it into a 250ml pump bottle, but we found that a disc-cap bottle is easier to use.

Shake well before each use. Pump or pour a small amount of the mixture into your hands and smooth over areas intended for shaving. Shave as you would normally.

Note: this homemade shaving cream won’t lather that much, but will provide a great lubrication for a close shave.

This shave cream works really well for both men and women. You could also use this as a nourishing face and body wash. Keep out of direct sunlight and use within 2 months.

It’s really easy to make this DIY Hair Wax and Conditioning Balm at home. You can find all of the ingredients at Biome’s Naked Beauty Bar in our four Brisbane stores and online Ingredients 1 tablespoon beeswax (or 1/2 tablespoon candelilla wax for a vegan version) 2 tablespoon shea butter 1 teaspoon cocoa butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon castor oil 10 drops rosemary essential oil 10 drops lavender essential oil Method Place all the ingredients except the essential oils into a glass jar. Place the jar into a saucepan with approximately 5 cm of water in it. Turn to medium heat and stir the mixture in the jar until it has all melted. Remove from heat. Add the essential oils to the mixture and stir. Carefully pour into a 60ml metal container and let cool completely.

How to Use To use as a styling hair wax: using your fingers as a comb, apply a small amount to areas to style to your own liking.

To use as a conditioning balm: using your fingers apply a tiny amount to the mid to ends of your hair and comb through. Style as normal. Great for split ends.

Ideas For Breakfast Banana Pikelets (Gluten Free)

By Recipeezi Serves 2 1 large ripe banana, mashed 1 egg 2 tablespoons buckwheat flour pinch ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon butter honey or maple syrup (optional) yoghurt (optional) mixed berries (optional) In a small bowl, mash the banana with a fork. Add egg, flour and cinnamon to the banana and whisk together.

Heat a crepe pan or small frying pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and drop large tablespoon size dollops of batter into the pan.

Cook for about 1 minute then flip and cook for a further 30 seconds until the other side is cooked. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil until you are ready to serve. Continue making the rest of the mixture, adding more butter as needed.

Serve drizzled with honey, berries and a dollop of yoghurt.

Corn Fritters With Smashed Avo (Gluten Free)

By Recipeezi Serves 4 Fritters Ingredients 1 red onion, chopped 1 egg 300 g creamed corn (1 tin) 1½ cups gluten-free plain flour 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder ½ bunch coriander, leaves and stalks salt and pepper 420 g corn kernels, drained (1 tin) 2 tablespoons coconut oil Smashed Avo Ingredients 1 avocado 1 tablespoon lime juice (½ lime) 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1 handful coriander leaves, chopped salt and pepper 1 long red chilli, finely diced (optional)

Add onion, egg, creamed corn, flour, baking powder, coriander leaves and coriander stalks, salt and pepper in a food processor bowl and process until it forms a batter. Add the drained corn and pulse a few times, just until the corn kernels are mixed through. Set aside for a few minutes while you smash the avo. Mash the avocado in a small bowl, make it as smooth or as chunky as you like. Mix in lime juice, spring onions, coriander leaves, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, and when hot, drop large tablespoons of mixture into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side, until golden. When cooked drain on paper towel while you continue cooking the remaining mixture. Tip: you can cook these on the BBQ and do the whole batch at the same time Serve fritters topped with smashed avocado and sprinkled with chilli.

Main Meal Ideas BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE (Gluten Free)

By Recipeezi Serves 4 olive oil spray 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 6 gluten free bacon rashers, diced 1 red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500 g mince beef 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon dried chives ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons gluten free American Mild Mustard 100 g (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese 4 eggs ½ cup milk 100 g sour cream Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly spray a 28 x 20cm oven proof dish with oil spray.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add bacon and onion and cook until bacon has browned and onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for a further minute.

Increase the heat to high and sear the beef mince until brown all over. If there is a lot of liquid from the meat, drain it away before stirring through the garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, dill,

dried chives, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste and American mustard.

Add to prepared oven proof dish and toss with half the grated cheese.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and sour cream. Pour on top of beef mixture and top with remaining grated cheese. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

When cooked, remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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MINESTRONE SOUP (Gluten Free)

By Recipeezi

Serves 8 (4+ more) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, diced 3 carrots, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 2 zucchinis, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ cabbage, shredded 200 g green beans, cut into 2 cm lengths 1.2 kg (3 tins) crushed tomatoes 2 litres gluten free vegetable or chicken stock 400 g cannellini beans, drained (1 tin) salt and pepper 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced (optional) 1 handful basil, chopped 50 g parmesan cheese, grated Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium–high heat, add onion, carrot, celery, and zucchini and cook for a few minutes. When onion is softened, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Finally add

cabbage, green beans, tomatoes, stock and cannellini beans.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for an hour and a half. If using potatoes, add them after an hour and continue cooking the last 30 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.

Serve in individual bowls with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and basil.

The Banana Pikelets, Corn Fritters, Bacon Cheeseburger, Minestrone, Passionfruit Pudding and the Lemon Delicious Care

recipes were kindly provided to us by Jodie Blight from recipeezi, Gluten Free App. Recipeezi has loads of recipe ideas and an amazing shopping list application. At recipeezi the food philosophy is simple - delicious, healthy, fresh, quick and easy.

The recipes are fab whether you are gluten free or not. But for those with coeliac disease, it’s good to know that every recipe has been checked and endorsed by Coeliac Australia, for your peace of mind. Recipeezi won the 2019 Gourmand International Award for Best App in Australia. Recipeezi is free to download from App Store and Google Play. recipeezi Gluten Free on App Store recipeezi Gluten Free on Google Play

BEEF AND SWEET POTATO COTTAGE PIE Courtesy: Mitsubishi Electric Ambassador, Ed Halmagyi.

Serves: 4 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 sticks celery, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cups sweet potato, diced 500g premium beef mince 2 Tbsp tomato paste 500ml beef stock 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated 2 Tbsp dried Italian herbs 500ml beef stock Preheat oven to 180°C. Sauté the onion, celery, carrot and garlic in extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes in a medium saucepan, then set aside. Fry the mince in the same saucepan until browned, then return the onion mixture, pour into the tomato paste, stock and Italian herbs, then simmer for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Steam the sweet potatoes until tender, then purée until smooth. Season with salt and fold in the Parmesan. Spoon the beef filling into individual baking dishes, top with the sweet potato purée, then bake for 10 minutes.

SMOKED TROUT AND AVOCADO SALAD Courtesy: Mitsubishi Electric Ambassador, Ed Halmagyi.

Serves: 4 4 small yellow bulls horn chillies, halved 1 avocado, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 4 radishes, cut into fine batons 2 small cucumbers, sliced ¼ bunch dill, chopped 300g hot smoked trout, flaked ¼ cup aioli Juice of 1 lemon 1. Grill the chillies until lightly blackened, then arrange on

plates with avocado, onion, radishes, cucumbers, dill and trout. Mix the aioli and lemon juice then drizzle over.

The Beef and Sweet Potato Cottage Pie and Smoked Trout and Avocado Salad recipes were

kindly provided to us by Mitsubishi Electric Ambassador, Ed Halmagyi.

Dessert Ideas PASSIONFRUIT PUDDING (Gluten Free)

By Recipeezi Serves 4 3 eggs, separated ½ cup caster sugar 270 ml coconut cream 2 tablespoons gluten free self-raising flour ½ cup passionfruit pulp Topping to serve: Pure icing sugar Toasted desiccated coconut Gluten free vanilla ice cream (optional) Preheat oven to 180C. Beat sugar and egg yolks until creamy and light in colour. Continue beating

while you add coconut cream and then flour. Stir through the passionfruit pulp.

In a separate bowl beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into the passionfruit mixture (first fold in ¼ of the egg whites, and then fold in the remaining). Do not beat it as it will lose its air and lightness. Don’t worry if the mixture looks a bit curdled.

Pour into 4 greased 1 cup capacity ramekins, and stand in a baking dish. Half fill the baking dish with boiling water, so the water comes half way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 35-40 mins, until firm to touch. Tip: If you wish to make one big pudding, cook for 5-10 minutes longer.

Dust with icing sugar and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve warm.

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