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8 LINDT CHOCOLATE We chat to master chocolatier, Thomas Schnetzler 12 KAK IS BACK! Our JB exclusive with the first lady of Australian television 16 TRAVEL: WINERIES Grape escapes that won't break the bank 20 SUMMER ENTERTAINING We chat to 2012 MasterChef winner, Andy Allen 22 TRAVEL: SUMMER Getways to suit any budget 27 FESTIVALS Take a look at the best festivals the coming season has to offer 31 ENTERTAINMENT From Grease to The Lion King - get ready for a raft of brilliant summer musicals

LIFESTYLE SECTION 36 FITNESS Six weeks to a new you

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JAMAICA BLUE 5 JAMAICA BLUE Spotlight on UAE 6-7 JAMAICA BLUE Golden Cuisine Awards 49-51 STORE LOCATIONS

Welcome

Welcome to the summer issue of Jamaica Blue Escape.

Summer is our favourite time of year, so we thought we’d save our best issue of 2013 until last!

This edition we chat to the first lady of Australian television, Kerri-Anne Kennerley about her return to the silver screen and 2012 MasterChef winner, Andy Allen about his summer entertaining tips.

Take a luxury getaway, travel to a great winery, check out a food or art festival or just sit back and relax with an entertaining summer read - it's all in your latest issue of Jamaica Blue Escape.

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SPOTLIGHT ON UAE Fondant tops International Food Art prize

"Presentation, quality control and food safety standards are of the utmost importance" - Anil

Anil Kumar from Jamaica Blue IBN Battuta Mall, Dubai

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aker extraordinaire Anil Kumar Singh has helped the United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieve first place in Jamaica Blue's International Food Art competition, with his delectable chocolate fondant recipe, beating dishes submitted from Australia, New Zealand, China

His talents and accomplishments are not going unnoticed, as Anil has recently been promoted to Head Kitchen Coordinator – New Store Opening Support in the UAE. In this role, he is responsible for the training of all of the kitchen staff to ensure that Jamaica Blue's high standards are followed in all cafés. "Presentation, quality control and food safety standards are of the utmost importance," says Anil.

Congratulations Anil! You can try one of his many dishes on the menu next time you’re passing through the IBN Battuta Mall in Dubai.

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and Singapore.

Anil, 28, joined the Jamaica Blue team at the IBN Battuta Mall Dubai six years ago. Prior to moving to the UAE, he was working with some of India’s leading hotels as an in-house baker.

His skill in the kitchen is legendary, to the point that Anil’s carrot cake has become famous with customers at the IBN Battuta Mall in Dubai.

Several regular patrons have placed orders for whole cakes!

The talented chef is passionate about food and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and exploring how different ingredients can complement each other. He has a particular interest in desserts and sweet treats, which prompted him to submit his recipe for chocolate fondant in the International Food Art competition.

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JB GOLDEN CUISINE AWARDS

Following two days of heated competition, Queensland cook Sam O’Keeffe has been named the national winner of the 2013 Jamaica Blue Golden Cuisine Challenge.

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he Mackay cook was declared the winner following the Grand Final Cook-Off, held in Sydney in September, which saw him work in a team of three to create and serve an inspiring three-course menu. Sam wins a $1,000 gift card, which the talented cook plans to put to good use on a well-deserved holiday.

With more than seven years of cooking experience and almost two years at Jamaica

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Blue Mackay Canelands, Sam beat more than 90 competitors from across Australia and New Zealand to make it to the national final of the Golden Cuisine Challenge.

Sam is thrilled to have taken out the top prize, saying he entered the competition to challenge himself and see how he shaped up against Jamaica Blue competitors.

“I think passion, creativity and an eye for detail are the key ingredients that make a great

chef,” he says.

“Personally, the part of being a cook I love most is watching the joy on people’s faces as they eat the food I have created for them.”

On the day prior to the Grand Final Cook-Off, six state finalists travelled to Foodco head office in Sydney to tour the training centre. Here, they were given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the kitchen and the equipment they would use in the final competition.

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The six cooks then participated in the first phase of the competition. They were given time to prepare and produce a spring-inspired seasonal dish to feature in their own food market stall, with each finalist creating 50 bite-sized samples based on their own original recipe. At their stall, each person then attempted to entice staff in the Jamaica Blue head office to sample their dish and vote for them to earn bonus points.

All finalists also participated in a session of upskilling at Cucina Italiana Cooking School, where they shared an evening of hands-on cooking.

The judging panel deliberates

“I THINK PASSION, CREATIVITY AND AN EYE FOR DETAIL ARE THE KEY INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE A GREAT CHEF” - SAM They were also tested on their food and ingredient knowledge, with finalists asked to: • Smell and/or taste unknown samples of spices, vegetables, fruits, cheese and condiments to identify them correctly.

• Correctly name a “mystery dish” and attempt to identify the 23 ingredients used to make it.

• Sample six regional dishes from three countries and identify the region and name of the dish.

Sam and his fellow competitors were evaluated and scored based on each of these

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During the grand final of the Golden Cuisine competition the following day, two teams of three were given a two-hour time limit to purchase their ingredients, prepare three meals and create and serve an entrée, main meal and dessert before a panel of expert judges.

In addition to the cooking challenges, the judging panel assessed Sam and his competitors on their knife skills, compliance to food safety standards and kitchen cleanliness.

elements of the competition, with Sam ultimately taking out the Grand Champion title. He is looking forward to spending his prize of a $1,000 gift card on an upcoming trip to Italy.

“Travel is invaluable, as it allows you to experience different cuisines of the world, which you can later use to inspire your cooking!” he says.

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For Thomas Schnetzler, Master Chocolatier at Lindt Australia, producing heavenly chocolate has been a life-long calling.

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istening to Thomas Schnetzler talk about his childhood in Switzerland, images from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory float to mind as he describes the boyhood delight he felt peering through the windows of his village’s artisan chocolate shop.

“I come from a small town outside of Zurich which is probably more famous for watches than chocolate,” says the enthusiastic maître chocolatier at Lindt & Sprüngli Australia. “But growing up in Europe, virtually every small town had their own chocolate shop, so as a little kid seeing the

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“My mum was also a really good cook, and I think I had a passion for food from a young age. I was always in the kitchen licking the spoons!” - Thomas even then it was really coarse and grainy – it wasn’t like what we know chocolate to be today.”

At the same time SprüngliSchwarz was inventing new ways to use chocolate in his pastry shop, a chocolatier by the name of Rodolph Lindt in nearby Berne was hard at work developing a new method of processing chocolate.

“When he was 24, Lindt invented a machine and a process called ‘conching’, which is a superior method of refining chocolate into a product with the rich, creamy texture we know today. Of course the machinery has changed a little

bit, but the principle remains exactly the same as it was 160 years ago.”

Then, in 1899, Sprüngli acquired the Lindt chocolate factory in Berne along with the expertise of its brilliant head chocolatier, and together set about creating the world’s finest chocolate.

Today, Schneztler continues their work in the test kitchen at Lindt & Sprüngli Australia’s Victorian head office where he creates decadent recipes that feature in magazines and in the company’s marketing material.

“We do monthly recipes exclusively for our 182,000 Facebook followers. We put ideas forward and work on new recipes, and experiment with flavours,” he says.

“With all things in food – and coffee is the same – creating a premium product is all about the quality of the ingredients that go into it. We source the very best cocoa beans from around the world and, when we’re looking at milk chocolate for example, we’re spoiled in Switzerland with really good quality dairy products which make a really rich, creamy and silky milk chocolate.

“Technically you only need three or four ingredients to make chocolate, so the process itself and the skill of blending and roasting the beans is really crucial to set the chocolate apart.”

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chocolatiers creating beautiful window displays for Easter and Christmas was really fascinating.

“My mum was also a really good cook, and I think I had a passion for food from a young age. I was always in the kitchen licking the spoons.”

Schneztler traded his mother’s kitchen for an apprenticeship as a chocolatier in Switzerland, and went on to work his way around the world in a series of five-star hotels. When his journey led to Australia, the experienced young chocolatier noticed the success Swiss company Lindt & Sprüngli Australia was having in the domestic market, and felt a pang of patriotic pride.

“I sent a note to them saying that if they ever need a chocolate expert, let me know. And they did,” he laughs. “That was nine years ago.”

Schneztler and Lindt & Sprüngli share a common story.

The company’s origins can be traced back to a small pastry shop in Zurich’s old town when, in 1845, confectioner David Sprüngli-Schwarz added an emerging delicacy called chocolate to his menu.

“When chocolate first came to Europe from South America it was only used as a beverage. It wasn’t until the early 1800s that it became something people could eat,” says Schneztler. “But

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JB LINDT CHOCOLATE RECIPES

Treat YOURSELF

Lindt chocolate is featuring as the star ingredient in three new decadent Jamaica Blue desserts available right now. Below is a tempting preview of the desserts with a suggested beverage to complement the flavours.

Chocolate Pots made with Lindt A rich and decadent chocolate custard with intense cocoa flavour that would match perfectly with a piccolo latte or something a little stronger.

French Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding made with Lindt A classic dessert with a twist including the addition of luxurious Lindt chocolate, croissants, dates and orange. Perfect with a milky coffee such as a Latte or Cappuccino.

Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Loaf made with Lindt The sweetness and rich flavour of pumpkin harmonizes perfectly with the indulgence of Lindt chocolate. Simply lovely with a flat white.

Chocolate Pots Made with Lindt Makes 8 Chocolate Pots

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1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Milk 100g Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa - Roughly Chopped 100g Lindt Excellence Extra Creamy Milk Roughly Chopped 7 Egg Yolks

4 Tbsp. Caster Sugar 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 Punnet Strawberries

Method 5 Bake for 35- 40 minutes or 1 Preheat the oven to 130째C. until just set with a slight 2 Place the cream and milk wobble. Remove from the in a microwave bowl and oven and leave the ramekins microwave for 3 minutes to in the water bath for a further bring the mixture to boiling 30 min and set aside to cool. point. Add the chocolate and 6 Remove from the water bath stir until melted. and chill in the fridge for at 3 Whisk the egg yolks, sugar least 4 hours before serving. and vanilla in a separate bowl 7 Serve chilled with fresh until combined. Gradually strawberries. whisk in the chocolate mixture, combine well.

4 Strain the mix into a jug, and then pour into 8 small ramekins. Place the ramekins into a deep baking tray and pour enough hot water into the tray to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

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French Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding Made with Lindt Makes 12 portions

Ingredients 5 Croissants ¼ Cup Orange Marmalade 150g Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa – Roughly Chopped ½ Cup Dates - Roughly Chopped 1/3 Cup Raisins 9 Eggs 1 ¼ Cups Cream

2 Cups Milk ¼ Cup Caster Sugar 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon (Vanilla Ice Cream And Icing Sugar To Serve)

Method 1 Preheat oven to 160°C 2 Lightly spray a deep 24cm x 24cm baking tray.

3 Cut Croissants in half horizontally and spread evenly with marmalade. Then cut in half again vertically.

4 In the baking tray, place the croissants. Scatter the chocolate, dates and raisins over and in between croissants.

5 Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, vanilla essence and caster sugar.

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6 Gently pour egg mixture over croissants.

7 Leave to sit for 10mins so that the egg mixture is slightly absorbed by croissants.

8 Sprinkle the cinnamon on the top.

9 Bake for 30-40 mins or until the egg mix is set.

10 Serve warm from the oven with ice-cream, or refrigerate for 2 hours if cutting into 12 portions.

Dark Chocolate & Pumpkin Loaf Made with Lindt

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Makes 10 Slices

Ingredients 1 ½ Cups Caster Sugar 250G Peeled Pumpkin Cut In 2cm Pieces ½ Cup Vegetable Oil 1/3 Cup Water 1 ¾ Cups Plain Flour 2 Eggs 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

½ Tsp. Ground Nutmeg 1 Tsp. Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp. Salt 180g Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa – Roughly Chopped ½ Cup Walnuts - Roughly Chopped

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7 Finally add the chocolate chips and walnuts.

8 Fill loaf tin with the mixture.

9 Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 mins or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes before removing the loaf from the tin.

10 When cool this loaf will cut into 10 slices. We recommend serving the toast warm with butter and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

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1 Preheat oven to 160°C. 2 Spray a medium loaf tin with canola oil and line it with glad bake.

3 In microwave bowl add the pumpkin then cover with cling wrap. Cook in the microwave for 6-7 mins then mash with a fork when soft.

4 In a large bowl, combine sugar, mashed pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.

5 In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt.

6 Gently stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mix.

(Loaf can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen.)

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nce upon a time in television land, as Kerri-Anne Kennerley tells, it wasn’t the done thing for a woman to reveal her age, let alone celebrate her birthday. And for good reason.

“I never celebrated birthdays simply because as a woman working in TV, announcing your age could be a death knell,” she reveals. “Professionally, it has never been a great idea to flag your age, so I always kept it quiet.”

But on September 22 just a few months ago, when the TV veteran celebrated the milestone birthday of 60, she couldn’t help but enjoy a smile of satisfaction

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eFirst Lady Kerri-Anne Kennerley has overcome the tough times of recent years to stand atop another milestone and now, the first lady of Aussie TV reveals why she is far from done.

By John Burfitt

as she accepted the best of birthday good wishes.

Kerri-Anne’s battle with breast cancer just two years ago changed the attitudes she once had about growing older.

While she courageously beat the condition and was recently given the all-clear with her health, she says she also decided that birthdays are to celebrate.

“After hitting a few health speed bumps, it makes you realise that birthdays are actually great,” she says. “When you face the very real prospect of not having a birthday at all, you realise it is time to celebrate life and just to get on with it.

And that is what I have done.”

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As she heads towards marking another milestone in a few years with her 50th year in television - she began on a kids TV show at age 13 - Kerri-Anne shows no sign of leaving behind the industry to which she has devoted her life. And she’s hoping she can be pushing those boundaries for years to come.

When Kerri-Anne began her career, turning 40 meant retirement for a woman from TV. But now, at age 60, she is as busy as ever as host of two new

projects – Time of My Life for the Seven Network and Behind Mansion Walls for Foxtel.

Time of My Life is an interview series in which a number of high-profile Australian achievers recount their tale of success and the best life lessons learned along the way.

Behind Mansion Walls is a truecrime series looking into some of the world’s wealthiest and most famous homes that have played host to real-life cases of greed, betrayal and murder lurking

“When you face the very real prospect of not having a birthday at all, you realise it is time to celebrate life and just to get on with it." - Kerri-Anne

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within their walls “Both these series are a change of pace for me, and I want that at this stage of my career – I want new challenges,” she says.

“Time of My Life was great as it was a reminder I have spent the most interesting years of my life talking to some of the most interesting people in the world, and the reason these people are interesting is because they achieved something great.

“But I have loved working on Behind Mansion Walls as I have a passion for the genre of true crime. It always reminds me that fact is so much stranger than anything fiction can come up with. The stories in this series are a reminder that greed is alive and kicking and will make some people do anything.”

It’s a telling insight that even at this point of her career, when she has earned the title of First Lady of Aussie TV, Kerri-Anne says she still wants to learn how to be better in the way she works.

After almost five decades in TV during which she hosted breakfast television’s Good Morning Australia for over a decade, lunchtime variety staple The Midday Show, almost another decade on the Mornings show as well as a celebrated swirl on Dancing With the Stars (“still the hardest thing I have ever done,” she laughs), she admits she now feels like the next chapter of her career has begun.

And as it does, she says the industry that has been her home has changed, and for the better.

“Society has changed and best of all, the way women are viewed on TV is so different today,” she admits. “We stand on the shoulders of many great

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Pilates and cycling. “I have set up a room in my house with equipment and that seems to be making it easier than having to do the trip to the gym,” she says.

“Then again, that five metre walk down the hall to the fitness room can sometimes be the toughest walk I do all day!

“The thing is to keep working at it, and not to give up. I also made a resolution never to feel guilty about what I didn’t do yesterday or beat myself up over what I ate.

But I will work to make up for that today and again tomorrow. It all balances out. But I am thrilled to say my health is terrific” Another resolution Kerri-Anne and John have made is to do more travel. “I love jumping on a plane, and John and I promised we would do more of it,” she says, adding she has just returned from a trip to Perth for her role as a director on the board of Golf Australia.

“These days, if I can fit golf in with where we travel, then I am happy,” she says. “I want to do more of both, and if I can juggle that with everything else I am working on, then I am happy.

“Look, I have never had a grand plan with everything all mapped.

I just kept going and doing it and would look at the signs of what was going on, and just respond.

You have to keep going but also keep working at it every step of the way. And that is what I still do every day.”

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All Around The World Now making time to travel the globe, KerriAnne has a number of favourite locations, and a list of where to next.

The Favourites DUBAI

“I love playing tourist in that city and the golf courses are superb.”

LOS ANGELES “There is no better place on earth to shop than in LA. And New York is wonderful too.”

CRUISING “We did the Rome to Venice cruise. I could have stayed on and just kept cruising back and forth.”

The Bucket List TURKEY

“I keep hearing amazing stories about that country and I now want to see it for myself.”

DUBAI “I loved it so much last time, I want to return – and yes, play golf all over again.”

SHANGHAI “That city just keeps changing, and every time I go, there is something new that is amazing.”

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women who went before us and refused to give in when they turned 50 or 60. They kept going and on their own terms.

“We are now upping those age limits and we are changing.

Going back 25 years, women panicked about how many working years we had in front of us and when we would reach that use by date.”

“I look at the range of women of all ages on TV now and think we are in pretty good shape. It is a better reflection of what we are like as a society.”

The health battles of 2012, however, marked a dramatic turning point and made KerriAnne re-evaluate her lifestyle.

While she is now cancer-free, she has since battled another health issue with Vitamin D deficiency.

The result is a commitment to her health and fitness has been placed at the top on her daily agenda.

“I believe fitness and weight are key indicators to overall health. Fitness is one of the key things we can do to boost our immune systems,” she says. “I am now always working towards keeping that in check and in working order.

“Like everyone, I struggle to do it on a constant basis, but as we head into summer again, I feel I am on the winning side.

And, of course, I go backwards occasionally. Time is always the challenge, but now I make time to do it, and everything else falls in around it.”

Aside from her husband of almost 30 years, John Kennerley, golf has long been one of the passions of Kerri-Anne’s life.

Her weekly fitness routine now also includes long sessions of walking, weight training,

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Wine tourism has become one of the hot genres of travel, with the regions almost as popular as the drops they produce.

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“In Australia, we are in something of a food and wine revolution.

Our thirst for knowledge around food and wine is increasing rapidly, and consumers want to understand where a wine comes from, how it's made and by whom, translating into a desire to visit the wineries themselves.”

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hey are the words from Damian Cerini, the man behind Tour de Vines, which has specialised in winery cycling tours across Australia and Europe for the past 10 years.

Cellar doors of wineries have become big tourist business, as visitors arrive to taste wines and learn what foods are best suited to what drops, as well as taking in the vistas of the regions.

Being able to purchase bottles of wine direct from the supplier that has grown the drop from the time of planting the seed is added attraction.

According to Tourism Research Australia, wine tourism in 2012 attracted approximately 2.4 million overnight domestic trips involving travellers visiting a winery.

“It is the ability to try before you buy,” Damian says. “You know what you are buying is a wine you actually will enjoy.

Most winery cellar doors offer food and tasting experiences, as well as insight into the wine making process.”

Tours range from easy, self-guided half day visits to comprehensive seven-day adventures.

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The Favourite Regions MARGARET RIVER, WA

More than half a million visitors each year flock to the 120 wine producers in the Margaret River region.

Nestled 270km south of Perth, Margaret River is now Western Australia’s most famous wine region, renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. The area now accounts for over 20 per cent of all Australian wine exports.

Among the star names of the region are such wineries as the Amberley Estate, Driftwood Wines, Capel Vale Wines, Barwick Estates, Cullen Wines and Brookwood Estate. www.margaretriverwine.org.au

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Hayley Purbrick of the Tahbilk Winery, just 90 minutes outside of Melbourne, boasts the oldest family-owned winery in Victoria.

“Wine tourism is now about the whole experience and at most wineries you will also find other things to do like galleries and eateries. Visiting cellar doors means you get to experience the wineries' stories, their history and taste their products, of course!

“It is much more fun than choosing a wine straight off the shelf at the local bottle shop.” www.tourdevines.com.au www.tahbilk.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY, NSW Boasting Australia’s oldest wine industry, the first vines of the Hunter Valley were planted in 1823. Among the many world famous wineries of the region are Tyrrells, Draytons, Tullochs, McGuigans Millbrook Estate, Pepper Tree, Peacock Hill, and Lindemans.

Located two hours north west of Sydney, there are about 120 wineries and cellar doors in the Hunter Valley.

The region boasts about 3500 hectares of vines, with an annual crush of 35,678 tonnes. Built on a foundation of Semillon and Shiraz, the wine range has expanded with Verdelho and Chardonnay proving popular and, more recently, Chambourcin. www.winecountry.com.au

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“Our tours in North East Victoria are the most popular, “Damian says. “We are also seeing increased demand for our other regions including the Clare Valley and Mudgee.

Internationally, France is by far the most popular cellar door region, specifically Bordeaux and Loire Valley.”

While wine regions like the Hunter Valley and Margaret River are world famous, it is smaller areas like the Nagambie Lakes in Victoria and Mudgee and Tamworth in NSW, which have attracted a new wave of visitors.

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JB TRAVEL MARLBOROUGH, NZ Located at the top of South Island, the Marlborough region has landed on the world wine map with the prized Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand’s top selling wine export.

Marlborough has over 40 wineries located through the Wairau Valley.

While Sauvignon Blanc has earned a star reputation, other wine types like the Marlborough Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Méthode Sparkling have also earned international acclaim.

Among the best-known establishments of the region are Saint Clair Wines, Herzog Winery, Grove Mill, Villa Maria and Huia Vineyards. www.winesofnz.com

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The South Australian wine region owns the claim for producing the most famous wine in the country – the Penfolds Grange.

The Barossa has the world's oldest Shiraz vineyards, dating to the 1840s, and the region is best known for the varieties of Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Over 20 per cent of Australian wine is made in the Barossa. The flagship wines are Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling.

The wine region is the home of world-famous wine labels, including Jacob's Creek, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Henschke, Saltram, Yalumba, Rockford and Peter Lehmann. www.barossa.com

YARRA VALLEY, VIC The Yarra Valley, one hour south of Melbourne, is where the Victorian wine industry began, and is now home to over 55 wineries. It is the second

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oldest wine region in Australia, with the first vines planted in 1837. The past 50 years have marked a resurgence, with the arrival of James Halliday, de Bortoli and Moet & Chandon.

The soils of the valley have proved perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir and Shiraz. White varieties include Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Marsanne and Riesling.

Among the top establishments are the Ainsworth Estate, Five Oaks Vineyard, Kellybrook Winery, Long Gully Estate, De Bortoli Winery, Oakridge Estate, Punt Road Estate and the Yarrawood Winery. www.wineyarravalley.com

MAKING THEIR MARK The Mornington Peninsula, VIC Pinot Noir is the signature of the region, with Montalto Vineyards and Red Hill Estate making an excellent range.

Mudgee, NSW The rich lands of the western NSW tablelands are producing great results at wineries like Di Lusso Wines and Stein Wines.

Tamworth, NSW The high climate and red earths north of Tamworth are creating rich Verdelho and Merlot wines at the Tangaratta and Bickling estates.

McLaren Vale, SA Fine Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are coming from wineries like Haselgrove and Fox Creek Wines.

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hen Andy Allen showed up on the MasterChef set in 2012, he thought his days were numbered. So low was his confidence that the 24-year-old apprentice electrician told his boss he’d be back at work in Maitland on the following Monday.

“My boss and I actually had a laugh about it when I told him,” says Allen. “I figured I’d have an interesting weekend and then they’d send me on my way.”

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“WHATEVER HAPPENS, I’M JUST SO HAPPY TO BE DOING WHAT I LOVE.” - ANDY MasterChef behind him, Allen is determined not to become a flash in the pan. With one cookbook – The Next Element – already under his belt, he’s currently testing his mettle with a full-time chef’s role at Sydney restaurant Three Blue Ducks.

“It’s funny because I never actually wanted to be a chef,” he says. “When I was 15 I worked in a restaurant as a dishy and I watched many of the chefs lose their passion for the job. But now that I’m in the grind, I’m loving it more and more.”

While he’s not rushing himself, Allen has ambitions to open his own restaurant and is returning to the screen via his own YouTube channel – Andy Allen Cooks – that will document his travels around Mexico on a real food tour with Intrepid Travel.

“It’s a really exciting time for me,” he says. “But whatever happens, I’m just so happy to be doing what I love.”

MasterChef winner Andy Allen is back showing you how to cook with his popular book, The Next Element, and new YouTube channel, Andy Allen Cooks.

But there’s nothing he loves more than entertaining friends and family under clear summer skies. Here’s how you can bring some MasterChef magic to your summer entertaining…

KEEP IT CASUAL Don’t impose a dress code or assign place cards for a summer dinner party.

Keep things relaxed and comfortable. Summer is for fun, not formality.

SHARING’S CARING Serving family-style platters will get your guests animated and foster a jovial mood as you pass the potatoes and fling the fish. Self service also allows guests to discreetly decline disliked dishes.

DRINK UP Think beyond beer and wine and mix up a batch of cocktails or a retro punch bowl for pre-dinner drinks.

It will lubricate the conversation and encourage better reviews of your main course!

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But Allen was to be in it for the long haul, eventually winning the series in the high-rating finale.

“I honestly didn’t believe I could win it at any point during the series,” he says. “Even when I finished the dessert on the final episode, I was thinking that I’d probably curdled the cream or something.”

Allen discovered his passion for food on fishing trips with his dad after experiments cooking their catch, and during his teenage years shunned MTV for the Food Network.

“At 19, I’d skip out of uni lectures early so I could come home and watch cooking shows,” he says. “I’d ring mum on her way home from work with a list of ingredients to pick up so I could recreate what I had seen for dinner that night.

It wasn’t about impressing anyone. Cooking was just something I loved to do.”

But with no formal training, Allen felt unequipped to match it in the MasterChef kitchen with older and more experienced contestants. Yet it was his uncertainty that he feels ultimately worked to his advantage.

“I knew I had so much to learn, so whenever we weren’t filming I had my head in a cook book.

And I was so eager to learn – not just in the MasterChef kitchen, but even when all the contestants would come back to the house and cook dinner together. I think if I had have felt more sure of myself, I may not have been so open to taking on so many new skills.”

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t a time when Phuket has never been busier and Pattaya is a bit of a circus, many visitors to Thailand are turning to the quiet charms of the country’s oldest beach resort of Hua Hin. The town on the eastern shores of the Gulf of Siam is three hours south of Bangkok and is less frenetic than some other holiday spots.

It has been the favourite holiday destination of the Thai Royal family for over a century.

The Klaikangwon Palace sprawls along the coastline and its magnificent gardens are open to the public.

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a genuine holiday pace. In the southern area of the town is Fisherman’s Pier that bustles at dawn and dusk as boats bring back their catches.

Resorts like the Anantara Resort & Spa are among the grandest in Hua Hin, with lawns than run down to its own secluded beach. The luxurious resort was designed in the style of an ancient Thai village and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. A lagoon pool is perfect to laze by through the long days, but it is a second swimming pool surrounded by lotus ponds that guarantees a sense of serenity.

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BY JOHN BURFITT the Garden View rooms to Suites that take in the sea views to the horizon.

Hua Hin offers a selection of activities, including golf courses and water activities likes paragliding and kayaking.

A 45-minute trip into to the Hua Hin Hills Siam Winery offers a tour of the vineyards while riding atop an elephant!

Rates for the two night Anantara Perfect Getaway Package start from $650. Thai Airways flies to Bangkok from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with a transfer to Hua Hin. www.huahin.anantara.com www.thaiairways.com.au

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ne of the most unique locations of the Australian coastline is Kangaroo Island off South Australia. The island paradise is Australia’s third largest island and more than one third of the island is Conservation or National Park. The Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first luxury lodge, offering an unique eco-friendly holiday experience to take in all the beauty of the wildlife and wilderness of the location.

Rates for a luxury four-night package start from $2,970, excluding airfare. Rex Airlines flies from Adelaide to Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. www.southernoceanlodge.com.au

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here has been a return to the glory days of cruising, with the number of people taking river cruising holidays in Europe continuing to climb. The best thing about river cruising is that the one boat trip can take in so many places in its journey along the Danube and Rhine rivers like Amsterdam, Vienna, Nuremburg, Prague and Budapest.

European river cruises are perfect for people looking for luxury unpacking only once during the travel and to enjoy the romance holiday. of Europe, all with the ease of Rates for the seven-night

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“Hawaii is a consistent top performer and has been a stand out as one of our strongest destinations,” Creative Holidays' Paul McGrath says. “Hawaii has something for all travel types and budgets. It has a huge repeat visitor appeal. Mostly though we find it appeals to Aussies looking for really good value holiday options in the near areas of the Pacific.”

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HAWAII Harbor, the heritage of the Bishop Museum, the wild beauty of the Koko Head Crater Trail and great shopping deals at the Ala Moana Centre. There are also five other islands in the islands archipelago, including Kauai, Lanai and Maui.

The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is located on the former estate of Hawaii’s last and beloved Princess

Victoria Ka’iulani. It is also just steps from the white sands of Waikiki beach and the popular shopping and dining precinct.

Rates for return flights and four nights at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani begin from $1,499 from Sydney and from $1,755 from Brisbane. www.creativeholidays.com.au

The popularity of cruising continues, as travellers catch on to the benefits of an all-inclusive package.

Cruises through the South Pacific offer a variety of destinations like trips between the Australian ports of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as locations throughout the Pacific like Auckland, Noumea, Vila and the Isle of Pines.

“Cruising with the kids is

very affordable, so plan out your preferred travel dates and destination,” Flight Centre’s Colin Bowman says. “Most family discounts tend to be promotions for early bookings, so sign up to newsletters to keep informed.”

Rates for the four-night Comedy Quad Cruise on the Pacific Pearl between Sydney and Auckland begin from $319. www.flightcentre.com.au

adventures of its Disneyland, there’s always plenty to do in Hong Kong, not to mention red-letter events throughout the year, like Chinese New Year and sports tournaments like the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.

Rates for return airfare and four day-three night stays out of Sydney are from $1,059. www.flightcentre.com.au

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he islands off the Queensland coast are renowned for the great range of luxurious holiday resorts, but a much more affordable holiday can be had by camping under the stars on the Whitsunday islands, as well as at such beautiful getaways as Lady Musgrave Island, Lizard Island, Dunk Island and Fitzroy Island.

While the sleeping accommodation of camping might be a little different to the plush beds and private rooms in the big-name resorts, so too is the price tag – camping rates can begin from as little as $5 per night. The best thing is, the majesty of the beaches is free for everyone to enjoy and they are the top attraction on any Queensland island. Also available

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on many of the beaches are such activities as kayaking, ocean rafting, snorkeling and fishing.

Either pick up a cheap flight from Cairns or a shuttle boat from coastal towns like Airlie Beach, and either bring your own camping equipment or some of the islands even have budget-range camping kits on

offer for hire, including tents, gas stoves and sleeping mats.

“This is a tiny portion of the price you would pay if you stayed at a luxury resort, which can set you back anywhere between $400 and $600 a night,” Flight Centre’s Colin Bowman says. www.whitsundaycamping.com.au

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beaches. The Shangri-La Hotel at the Cairns Marina is right on the waterfront overlooking Marlin Marina and Trinity Bay, and an easy walk to the Pier Shopping Centre.

Rates begin at $144 per person. www.flightcentre.com.au www.creativeholidays.com

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Rates for flights and a six-night stay at the Edgewater Resort start from $1,125, from Sydney. www.flightcentre.com.au

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Indigenous arts showcases, intimate burlesque shows, and engaging theatre. It all adds up to the best time to experience Sydney. www.sydneyfestival.org.au

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FROM BURNOUTS SYDNEY FESTIVAL WHERE: Venues around Sydney TO BURLESQUE, WHEN: 9-26 January THERE’S PLENTY WHY: With the stress of Christmas and the obligatory TO BE LOVIN’ New Year’s hangover both THIS SUMMER distant memories, Sydneysiders are all smiles come festival AS FESTIVAL time. The Sydney Festival an eclectic range of SEASON presents world-class cultural events KICKS OFF. from home and abroad. Around artists will put on more

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locations on the planet. This year, feast your ears on tunes by the legendary Violent Femmes; Brooklyn indie kings, Grizzly Bear; Melbourne’s favourite ARIA award-winner, Gossling; and Brisbane’s famished Hungry Kids of Hungary; just to name a few. It’s the best excuse for a road trip since the invention of the wheel. www.fallsfestival.com.au.

SUMMER NATS WHERE: Exhibition Park, Canberra WHEN: 2-5 January WHY: If you like your rubber burnt and your T-shirt competitions wet, then Australia’s loudest and proudest car festival is for you. The annual Street Machine Summernats Car Festival is no place for the faint hearted as up to 1500 of the country’s premier petrol suckers thunder and snarl into the nation’s capital where a crowd of more than 85,000 people will gather for the world’s best burnout battle, precision driving demos, one of Australia’s largest motor retail trade shows, and party tunes by punk icons The Living End. www.summernats.com.au

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WHERE: Auckland, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth WHEN: 17 January – 2 February WHY: It’s the annual music festival that needs no introduction, and the Big Day Out again delivers on its title promise this year with an incredible list of bands ready to rock the main stage. Grunge mainstays Pearl Jam will show you exactly why they’ve sold more than 60 million albums since 1991 with an old-school, louder-than-life performance; UK-based art-punk supergroup Blur will leave you under no false illusions why they were responsible for a pop revolution in the mid 90s; and multi-platinum Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion will deliver a

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reggae-influenced roar that will justify his egotistical animal kingdom upgrade. Of course, that’s only a snippet of what’s in store as you find your day out not only big, but memorable too. www.bigdayout.com.

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hemisphere. The fun began way back in 1953, and ever since the festival has been serving up a world-class roster of leading local and international artists to global acclaim. Expect a mash-up of theatre, music, film,

visual and street arts, literature, and free community events that will thrill your inner Thoreau and high-five your spiritual Cézanne. www.perthfestival.com.au

Across the Globe

SHANGHAI YUYUAN NEW YEAR FOLK CUSTOMS AND LANTERN FESTIVAL (31 JANUARY) Party like it’s the year of the horse as you celebrate the Chinese New Year amidst a flood of colourful, hand-made lanterns in a storybook location.

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HARBIN ICE AND SNOW FESTIVAL (28 DECEMBER – 28 FEBRUARY) Snow sculptures that outstretch football fields, ice buildings 50 metres tall, and amazing LED lighting shows make Harbin an incredible winter wonderland.

DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL (2 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY) Shopping is the national sport of the UAE and this internationally acclaimed festival adds concerts, sporting events and fashion galas to your retail therapy.

SINGAPORE CHINGAY PARADE (15-16 FEBRUARY) Translated as ‘the art of costume and masquerade’, throngs of sequined dancers, lavish floats and giant dragons and lions take over the streets of Singapore.

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MARLBOROUGH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL (MID FEBRUARY) Sample New Zealand’s world famous crisp Sauvignon Blancs to a soundtrack of live music in some of the country’s oldest and most beautiful vineyards.

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Our senses are in for a workout this summer as some of musical theatre’s greatest gems take to the stage. Returning due to popular demand are such favourites as The Lion King, The Rocky Horror Show, Mamma Mia and Wicked.

But not all of the upcoming season’s acts are of an international flavour. In fact, one of the most highly anticipated

acts on the 2014 calendar is a strictly homegrown tale.

What is little known is that one the most successful Australian movies of all time, Strictly Ballroom, began as a small stage play in the mid-1980s. It is now about to return to where it began, this time as a full-scale musical, which opens in Sydney in March.

The movie’s director Baz Luhrmann will return to his roots to stage the adaptation of romance set against the world of ballroom dancing. He says the tale has been a 30-year journey.

“I have often marvelled at how this story, born so long ago, has been in my life for so many

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years and has managed to touch, move, entertain and uplift so many different people from so many different backgrounds,” Luhrmann said.

“The message that life doesn’t have to be strictly ballroom is something I hope to have our audiences carry with them as they dance down the aisles.”

A favourite classic returning this season is Grease, boasting a line-up of showbiz favourites like Rob Mills, Anthony Callea and Todd McKenney.

Gretel Scarlett plays the lead female role of Sandy, made famous in the movie by Olivia Newton-John.

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“It’s great fun to play the nice girl-next-door, then dress up to become a little more sexy and playful,” Scarlett says.

One of the biggest theatre events for the summer will be the return of The Lion King, which has already been seen by an estimated 65 million people since it premiered on Broadway in 1997. It now makes a welcome return to Sydney in December, while the magic of Wicked will be back in Melbourne in May. Another king continues to reign in Melbourne - King Kong.

The premiere production will see out 2013 and close in early 2014 after an extended season. The groundbreaking puppetry of the lavish stage event is next on its way to Broadway and London’s West End. After hit seasons on the east coast, South Pacific moves west to Adelaide. The Rogers and Hammerstein classic features

the star performances of Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes.

Everyone’s favourite orphan and her gang will again take to the stage when Annie returns to Sydney in February.

And in Auckland, audiences will again be singing along to the tunes of Abba when Mamma Mia returns in March. Here we go again!

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It ' s Showtime KING KONG Melbourne’s Regent Theatre until early 2014 Stars: Esther Hannaford, Adam Lyon Featuring a six metre tall gorilla, the theatre event tells of the streets of 1933 New York when ambitious director Carl Denham takes actress Ann Darrow to an uncharted island to capture Kong.

Sparks fly as they band together to protect the creature.

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Brisbane’s QPAC from January / Perth’s Crown Theatre from February / Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from April Stars: Craig McLachlan, Christie Whelan Browne This 40th anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s classic show about aliens and sweet transvestites has stood the test of time, with stage veteran McLachlan starring as the wickedly charming Frank N Furter.

STRICTLY BALLROOM Plays Sydney’s Lyric Theatre from March Director Baz Luhrmann presents an all-new stage adaptation of his 1992 movie favourite. Cheer on lead characters Fran and Scott as they battle the odds to cha cha their way through the toughest ballroom dancing competition ever.

ANNIE Sydney’s Parramatta Riverside Theatres from February

Stars: Amanda Muggleton, Rodney Dobson The Broadway’s classic is back telling how It’s The Hard Knock Life, as Annie meets billionaire Oliver Warbucks and sets out to change both their worlds for a much better tomorrow in Depression era New York City.

SOUTH PACIFIC Adelaide’s Festival Theatre from December Stars: Lisa McCune, Teddy Tahu Rhodes Based on the New York City Lincoln Centre’s fresh take on the musical hit, this classic set in wartime includes a legendary score of such favourites as Some Enchanted Evening and There Is Nothing Like A Dame.

MAMMA MIA Plays Auckland’s The Civic in March An all-new version of the popular Abba musical, which follows a mother and daughter‘s journey towards a wedding day as they attempt to find which of three men is the young woman’s true dad.

WICKED Plays Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from May Stars: Lucy Durack, Jemma Rix Wicked returns in all its spectacular glory to reveal what really happened when Dorothy arrived in Emerald City.

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GREASE Sydney’s Lyric Theatre from December / Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre from January Stars: Rob Mills, Gretel Scarlett The highest grossing moviemusical of all time returns to the stage for an evening of groove and meaning. The all-star cast turns on the greased lighting to electrifying levels with hits like Summer Nights and Grease is the Word.

The Lion King has won an array of awards for its spectacular effects, brilliant costuming and Elton John’s score. Follow Timon, Pumbaa and the gang through Africa’s Serengeti Plains as they teach young Simba about the circle of life.

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Fitness coach and personal trainer Leanne Sklavenitis of online program Fitness Tips offers a week by week schedule of how to get going, and then keep it going. The result will be a new you who looks trim, taut and terrific.

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Hands up if you’re guilty of thinking, “Maybe I’ll start next week.”

Procrastination is the enemy of exercise and if you’re serious about getting fit and healthy, then its time to make a change right now.

“Make a start in the coming weeks to find time every few days to get sweaty as the weather warms up,” Leanne advises.

We’re not expecting you to go from couch potato to Rocky Balboa overnight, but

start slow and build up. Week one should consist of three half hour power walks to revitalise your routine. And on the food front, it’s time to reassess your eating habits.

Leanne says: “Write down a normal week and then start to take out the unhealthy things such as biscuits, take away foods and other high sugar and fat choices.”

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A major part of beating the bulge is learning which habits are wreaking havoc on your health. Head for the cookie jar every time you’ve got the three o’clock blues? Can’t drag yourself to the gym during the week?

A top tip is to leave yourself notes – think of it as mental motivation – to break your bad habits and to keep a goal in mind.

Ideas to write include, “I love looking at myself in the mirror”, “I can succeed in losing weight” or “Should I have fruit instead?”

Leanne says: “Bust your early morning hoodoo by getting your training done before the start of the day.”

glass of water?

Think smart and you can survive social settings without sacrificing your regime.

Fit in a healthy snack before leaving home and when dining with friends, opt for entrée sizes.

Be mindful of a boozy blowout and remember that some pushups or sit-ups will do you a world of good.

Leanne says: “Choose dishes that don’t have cream bases and if you must have dessert, share it with others.”

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It’s around the five week mark that you might hear a little voice inside your head – “Come on, you’ve earnt a day off.” This is the siren of self-sabotage.

So, it’s time to focus and target in on specific areas, like the core with exercises like crunches, planks and sit-ups.

The trick to these exercises is to do them for as long as you can whilst maintaining good form.

Leanne says: “Apart from your abdominals looking fantastic when they are strong they are also a crucial element for preventing injuries, getting stronger and improving your posture.”

It’s easy to get bored of pounding the pavement every day and you may find yourself sighing at the prospect of WEEK SIX another run around the block.

PROTEIN, PREVENTION The key to maintaining your motivation is to change things up. AND PERSEVERANCE By now you should start to feel more in control of your overall health, but always remember it’s much easier to fall off the wagon than to jump back on it. So have some tactics to ensure your continued success.

Shake up your fitness routine, ensuring you’re targeting different areas of the body.

A change in routine can also help prevent injury from overuse.

Variety is the spice of life, Finally, the more exercise you do, remember? the more fuel your body needs, so Look for group fitness sessions, pump up the protein intake! whether it’s Zumba, weights or a Leanne says: “You should have spin class - it’s all a great way to made some great changes after ensure you don’t go stale. just six weeks – looking hot for You may also find that a social summer and ready to continue sweat session will help motivate on your journey. Don’t stop now!” you towards better results.

Leanne says: “Try something different and have fun, Find more tips from Leanne at remember to persevere and www.fitnesstips.com.au break hold of the negative thinking.”

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SUMMER READS

By Sarah Megginson

From Alice with Love

Walking on Trampolines

The Little Book of Lunch

By Jo Dutton

By Frances Whiting

Publisher: Allen and Unwin

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

By Caroline Craig and Sophie Missing

Set in the red centre of the Australian outback, this book is marketed as a romance, but it offers so much more. It tells the story of Alicia, who is newly single and going through a divorce when she leaves the city and returns to Alice Springs after her mother becomes ill.

She accepts a teaching position and develops a complicated relationship with Patrick, another settler teacher from a nearby school. But when army trucks begin rolling in with The Intervention, it throws everyone – and everything – into disarray.

Annabelle and Lulu: virtually from the moment they meet, they are the fiercest of friends. If we’re lucky, most of us can remember this type of friendship from our younger years – if we’re luckier still, we still have that person in our lives today. But what happens when the friendship between two childhood besties implodes – and just what is it that could possibly destroy their friendship, leaving scars that last well into adulthood?

Penned by Queensland journalist and editor Frances Whiting, this book is perfect to enjoy poolside over the Christmas break.

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Zealot

By Reza Aslan Publisher: Allen and Unwin

Scholar and acclaimed writer Reza Aslan’s Zealot is not without controversy, which is to be expected when you consider the topic: he explores the story of Jesus’ time on earth, and represents him as being simple a man, not a God. The riveting read describes the

Publisher: Random House

Lunchtime offers a brief respite from the daily grind and when you purposefully set out to enjoy it, it represents one of life’s greatest pleasures! But, for most of us – whether we work out in the world or at home – lunch is something we grab on the run. Enter The Little Book of Lunch, filled with tasty and simple recipes and clever approaches to meals that taste delicious at room temperature.

The basics are covered with soups, salads and sandwiches, and it even includes sweet treats such as salted caramel brownies – delish!

“historical” Jesus, notes The New Yorker… “not the God-man found in the canonical Gospels, but the illiterate Jew from a Palestinian backwater who fought to liberate his people from Roman occupation”.

Aslan weaves a compelling tale based on multiple sources, to create a thought-provoking portrait of both the man and the birth of a religion over 2,000 years ago.

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By Inna Segal Publisher: Rockpool Publishing

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The Comfort of Lies

By Randy Susan Meyers Billed as a novel about “the collateral damage of infidelity”, The Comfort of Lies is an intriguing and page-turning story that offers a glimpse into the darkest, most private thoughts of three women. We meet Tia, who has an affair with Nathan, a married father-of-two; and

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Juliette, his unsuspecting wife, who intercepts a devastating letter meant for her husband. Then there is Caroline, a mother, wife and dedicated career woman, who is not altogether pleased with her lot in life… These three women couldn’t be more different, but they have one thing – or person – in common. And when their lives intersect, the consequences could be shattering.

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MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH & ENERGY OVER

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As the weather hots up, it’s important to look after your health and energy levels by staying well hydrated and eating well. With longer days, holidays to enjoy and more outdoor entertaining, it can be easy to over-indulge. That’s why we’ve come up with this Summer Survival Guide with hints and tips on what to eat and drink to keep you looking and feeling great this summer.

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Drink up

Drinking enough fluids everyday is essential for good health, especially over summer when it’s hotter outside and you’re likely to spend more time in air conditioning. Fluids from your favourite drinks such as water, juice, cordials, milk, soft drink, tea and coffee all count toward your daily requirement. However, aim to meet most of your fluid requirements by drinking plenty

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of plain water and keeping sugar sweetened drinks to a minimum.

Staying well hydrated makes it easier for your body to maintain energy levels, transport nutrients around the body, get rid of wastes and maintain your body temperature. If the body doesn’t get enough fluid, dehydration can occur. Even mild dehydration can cause serious side effects, such as headache, tiredness and light headedness, and dry, flushed skin.

Most of the time it’s fine to let

your thirst guide how much you drink, but when you’re in the sun or exercising it’s important to drink regularly even if you’re not thirsty. Two litres of fluid a day is an average recommendation for adults, although this can change depending on your body weight.

And you’ll definitely need more than this if you’re spending time in hot weather or if exercising.

In both of these cases, aim to add an additional 2 glasses of fluid (500ml) for every hour you’re in the heat or spend exercising.

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DOES CAFFEINE CAUSE DEHYDRATION? For many years it was thought that caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks caused dehydration. But research shows that drinking up to 4-6 cups of instant coffee or 2-4 cups of espresso or plunger style coffee per day is unlikely to have negative side effects, including dehydration. However above these levels caffeine can cause other problems such as addiction and insomnia so enjoy caffeine containing foods and drinks in moderate amounts.

Thirst-quenchers The hunt for something to quench your thirst over summer will invariably lead you towards juices, smoothies and icecreams. But be warned – a visit to the juice bar or ice-cream parlour can notch up the kilojoules if you don’t know how to spot healthier choices.

Remember these simple tips to keep a lid on your kilojoule intake:

DOWNSIZE

VEG OUT Vegetables have less natural sugar (and kilojoules) than fruits, so if you’re keen for a freshlysqueezed juice, opt for more vegetables in the drink such as carrot, beetroot and celery

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Rather than an indulgent sundae or ice-cream, choose low fat yoghurts, sorbet or frappe-style iced drinks to keep the kilojoules down.

Snacking ideas

If you’re frolicking on the beach all day, it’s easy to miss essential daily meals – so it’s important to have some healthy snacks on hand to fill the gap. Eating smaller meals or snacks more frequently throughout the day can benefit your health – for instance eating smaller snacks more frequently means you’re less likely to over-indulge at main meals from being overly hungry. Healthy snacks will also make a positive contribution to nutrition and energy levels too. Use your hunger (and these healthy snack ideas) as a guide and avoid picking or nibbling on less healthy options. ♥ Fresh, canned or frozen fruit pieces ♥ Wholegrain fruit bun or fruit bread ♥ Handful of nuts, dried fruit or seeds ♥ Low fat yoghurt, frozen yoghurt or fromage frais ♥ Reduced fat cheese on wholegrain bread or crackers ♥ Air-popped popcorn ♥ Vegetable pieces with salsa dip ♥ Wholegrain crackers with hommus or tzatziki dips or spreads Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia

Food & Nutrition Australia www.foodnut.com.au

Lighten up

Summer is a great time for putting away the baking dishes and opting for fresh, light meals like quick and easy salads, barbecues and stir-frys.

Vegetables and legumes are packed full of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and are perfect teamed up with some lean meats or eggs for protein.

Try egg or tuna salads with a wholegrain roll, quinoa or brown rice salads with legumes or wholemeal pasta with pesto and a large side salad.

Enjoy the great outdoors at this time of year and maintain your health by planning ahead to make sure you have enough fluids and healthy snacks on hand and have plenty of ideas for quick and healthy summer dinners.

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Large juices, smoothies and milk shakes can be over 700mls in size – which is the kilojoule equivalent of 3-8 pieces of fruit depending on which drink you choose! Ask for a small or kidsized juice.

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JB RECIPE CARDS

SUMMER RECIPES

Keep these cut-out summer recipes

PINK LEMONADE 1 lime 15 mint leaves  100g frozen raspberries  400g ice

INGREDIENTS:  4 lemons - juiced  ½ cup sugar  1L water

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METHOD: 1. Heat 1 cup of water in a microwave proof bowl in the microwave for 1 minute or until hot. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the raspberries then put aside to cool.

2. In a separate container, juice the lemons. Strain the juice to remove any seeds.

3. Slice the lime into half and then into thin

slices.

Add this into the lemon juice.

4. Pick the mint leaves and add to the juice.

5. Add the raspberry mix to the lemon juice and mix together.

6. Poor the juice into a jug and fill to the top with ice.

7. Fill with 1L of cold water and serve.

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CABBAGE SALAD WITH HONEY YOGHURT DRESSING

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SALAD INGREDIENTS:  2 carrots - peeled, grated  1 fennel - finely chopped  1 lemon - juiced  ¼ of a green cabbage and ¼ of a purple cabbage - both shredded

 1 red capsicum - deseeded and thinly sliced  ½ red onion - peeled and thinly sliced  1 shallot - finely chopped  30g parsley - chopped  15g dill - picked

METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 200C. 2. In a bowl, mix together the cashews with the cumin, paprika, salt, sugar and water.

Spread out the nuts on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

3. Cook nuts for 4 minutes take out of the oven to cool.

4. Place the chopped fennel and lemon juice together in a container; this will stop the fennel from discolouring.

Leave aside for 5 minutes.

5. In a bowl, place the carrots, fennel, lemon, green and purple cabbage, capsicum, onion, shallot, parsley and dill.

6. In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yoghurt, dijon mustard, honey, oil, salt and pepper.

7. Mix together the vegetables and dressing.

8. Serve in a bowl and garnish with cashews, dill and parsley.

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DRESSING: SPICED CASHEWS:  1½ cups Greek yoghurt  120g cashews  3 tbsp dijon mustard  ¾ tsp ground cumin  2 tbsp honey  1 ½ tsp ground paprika  2 tbsp extra virgin olive  ¾ tsp sugar  1 tbsp Wwater oil  1 tsp salt  ¼ tsp salt  1/4 tsp pepper SERVES 7

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BEEF AND BEETROOT RELISH BURGER BEEF PATTIES: 500g beef mince  2 tbsp dried mixed herbs  1 egg  ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs METHOD: 1. Finely chop the onion.

2. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix will until combined. 

BEETROOT RELISH: 450g canned beetroot  1/3 cup red wine vinegar  1 red onion METHOD: 1. Finely chop the onion.

2. Drain the beetroot and roughly chop in a blender or dice the beetroot on a chopping board.

3. Sauté the onion in a 

TO SERVE: 5 beef patties  5 sourdough rolls  Beetroot relish  3 tomatoes - sliced 

3 tbsp sour cream 1 tbs salt  1 tbs pepper  1 red onion  

3. Separate the mix into 5 patties and press into a round flat shape.

SERVES 5

½ cup brown sugar  ½ tsp salt  1 tbs olive oil medium sauce pan in the oil until soft. Add the beetroot and remaining ingredients then mix well.

4. Boil the relish for 10 minutes or until reduced.

Remove from the stove. 

1 cucumber - sliced ½ cup mayonnaise  3 cups mixed salad  1tbsp olive oil  

METHOD: 1. Set the oven at 180 degrees.

2. Heat the 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a frying pan.

3. When hot, add the beef patty and cook for 3 – 4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Flatten the patty if necessary.

Place in the oven on a tray to finish cooking, for approx 5 minutes.

4. Warm the sourdough rolls in the oven.

5. Warm the beetroot relish

in a pot on the stove.

6. Take out the rolls and cut in half. Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the roll.

7. Top with salad, sliced tomato and sliced cucumber.

8. Place the patty on top followed by the beetroot relish.

9. Finish with the top of the burger and serve.

(Patties and relish can be made the day before and stored in the fridge.)

RICOTTA AND BERRY PANCAKES INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour  2 tsp baking soda  2 tsp baking powder  ½ tsp salt  3 eggs  1 cup milk 

1 cup yoghurt 3 tbsp butter - melted  1kg mixed berries  1 cup sugar  2 cups ricotta  Spray canola oil  

SERVES 12 SMALL

6. In a frying pan on medium heat, spay with canola oil and ladle in a small amount of pancake mix to the centre of the pan.

7. When bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, use a spatula to flip the pancake.

8. When the pancake is golden on each side, remove from the pan and place on a tray.

9. Serve the pancakes on a platter with the berries and ricotta in separate bowls to accompany.

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METHOD: 1. Place the berries in a microwave safe bowl with the sugar and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring once.

2. Remove from the microwave and set aside.

3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, yoghurt and melted butter.

5. Whisk in the dry ingredients to the wet.

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