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10 SIGNATURE HARVEST COLLECTION MEDIA EVENT Try our new Signature Harvest Collection 13 COVER FEATURE Kylie Minogue on the year ahead and turning 50 16 FOOD Country dining 20 FOOD Chocolate bloggers 22 TRAVEL Lonely Planet's top 10 cities for 2017 26 TRAVEL Vivid Sydney 28 entertainment Melbourne Comedy Festival

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38 fashion Great new autumn looks 42 books Autumn reads 44 Nutrition with sharon natoli Is chocolate really good for you?

46 RecipeS Coffee, Banana & Rum Health Bites and Dark Chocolate & Fruit Bar

Jamaica Blue 4 Jamaica Blue Spotlight on domestic cafés 6 Jamaica Blue New international locations 49 Store locations

Welcome to the autumn edition of Jamaica Blue Escape. In this issue we hold the official launch of our new Signature Harvest Collection, travel the globe to the world's best cities and so much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy... and don't forget to share your autumn Jamaica Blue experience on Facebook and Instagram using #jbescape like @leekysmash did. You could find yourself in an upcoming edition!

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As the Jamaica Blue family expands, we’re excited to introduce our two newest cafés to launch right where you love us most: within bustling, busy shopping centres. From the city in Sydney to the relaxed Gold Coast, when it comes to good food and great coffee, we’ve got you covered! By Sarah Megginson

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or some siblings, the idea of working together is a no-go zone. This certainly isn’t the case for Kemti and Sameer Vyas, who now work side-by-side as the proud new owner-operators of Jamaica Blue Chatswood Westfield.

Opening their doors on November 7, 2016, Kemti and Sameer enjoyed tapping into the busy Christmas shopping crowd over the silly season.

“We have been very happy with the response so far,” says

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Sameer, formerly a mechanical engineer.

“Local Jamaica Blue fans are enjoying our friendly service.

Overall it's a very positive response and we are looking forward to building a good customer base.”

As first-time franchisees, the pair confirmed that they were drawn to partnering with Jamaica Blue due to the great support structure, a strong business model, excellent instore support from consultants, and

the brand’s “constantly evolving concept”.

You just have to look at Jamaica Blue’s recently launched Signature Harvest Collection, a health-conscious menu designed against a strict nutritional criteria, to see evidence of the company’s willingness to tune into what the customers desire – and this is a philosophy that Kemti and Sameer are committed to as well.

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franchisees and setting up trending menus throughout the year. We would like to embody this by becoming known for our customer service and the quality of our food,” Sameer says.

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Strategically located opposite JB Hi-Fi, the café – which offers the same high-quality dishes you’ve grown to love, freshly made on the premises and prepared using premium, local ingredients – opened its doors for the first time in December just before the Christmas rush kicked into high gear.

Embracing the festive spirit, the café offered free face painting on high volume days, including Boxing Day. Drop in to Jamaica Blue Harbour Town on your next

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ne of the best things about shopping up a storm at an outlet mall is taking a break for lunch.

With so many bargains to carry around, resting for a welldeserved meal to refuel and recalibrate can be just what you need to get yourself ready for phase two.

Fortunately at Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre on the Gold Coast, options for eating just picked up, with the grand opening of our newest Queensland Jamaica Blue café.

round at the outlets! From à la carte options through to ‘ready to grab’ snacks you can eat on the go, there is something to cater for every part of the day.

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With new cafés popping up everywhere from prestigious Bond Street in the UK to a hospital in New Zealand, it’s clear that Jamaica Blue cafés appeal to a wide range of coffee-lovers globally! This issue, we’re excited to celebrate our newest international cafés in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. By Sarah Megginson

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amaica Blue made its debut in the United Kingdom in December 2014, when our first café opened to the public in the Lion Yard Shopping Centre in Cambridge.

Now, we’re thrilled to share that in the lead-up to Christmas 2016, we celebrated the opening of two new cafés: one in sophisicated Bond Street, Chelmsford, which opened in October, and one within the Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre, which opened December 1.

Lining up ideal locations for our growing UK presence was no easy feat, but Jamaica Blue

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Store Manager Hamid Qayyum says the “prestigious Bond Street location is just perfect”.

“Being at a riverside location also offers a tranquil environment for our customers and we are sure shoppers will love our contemporary interior designs to relax and escape from the busy city centre,” Hamid says.

“Our menu is diverse and we’re confident it will appeal to a variety of tastes.”

The new Jamaica Blue café is well placed in the luxury area, with its premium food options and trendy, yet relaxed interior

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design. The new store channels a hideaway atmosphere and will serve as the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy shops.

Meanwhile, Trinity Leeds was selected for Jamaica Blue’s third UK café location, as the thriving shopping centre is an established dining and entertainment precinct in the heart of Leeds. Home to 120 shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema, the centre was a natural

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choice for Jamaica Blue to settle in and offer busy shoppers some respite from their day.

To embrace the colder autumn months, both cafés were launched with a seasonal menu, which is brimming with hearty winter classics with a twist!

Come in and enjoy a plethora of delicious meals from the Three Cheese Macaroni with Bacon, to the Chicken and Leek Pie, or for lighter fare, try the Moroccan Lamb Salad, or Avocado Smash with Maple Bacon. And don’t forget a cup of coffee – ours is said to be one of the best brews in the world!

amaica Blue has expanded its presence in New Zealand over the years, with a total of seven cafés now serving happy customers right across the country.

Our two newest locations to launch in the land of the long white cloud are both located in Auckland, and they’re also both situated within medical precincts!

You can find Jamaica Blue at Greenlane Clinical Centre, located to the north east of the famous One Tree Hill, and our newest café at Auckland Hospital, situated on level five of the hospital’s main block.

The menu at the new Auckland Hospital café reflects Jamaica Blue’s renewed global focus on healthy food prepared fresh in-house daily as part of our Signature Harvest Collection.

“While the new menu will appeal to a wide range of tastes, it is also specifically relevant to a health facility environment,” says Jon Hassall, operations manager, Jamaica Blue.

“Using delicious, natural ingredients, together with the Auckland DHB we’ve developed nutritionally balanced recipes that will empower consumers to eat well and enjoy the experience.

Coupled with a contemporary, relaxed setting and some of the best coffee around, the new café at Auckland Hospital is particularly suited to the needs of the environment in which it’s operating.”

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A fresh, flavourful menu that offers delicious meals, without delivering a plate full of calories?

That’s what Jamaica Blue café’s Signature Harvest Collection menu is all about!

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hether grabbing a quick snack or sitting down for a proper meal, eating out is a much-loved activity across Australia.

At Jamaica Blue cafés, we recognise that our customers appreciate a wide range of food options – especially if they're trying to adopt more health-

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conscious eating habits.

Recent consumer research amongst Australians reveals that a high percentage of Aussie’s regularly experience ‘postmeal regret’. Around 55% of respondents said they feel guilty after eating a meal out, and that percentage increases amongst women and for those under 35.

We’re excited that Jamaica Blue is able to address these concerns and deliver tasty and nutritious options every day of the week – because everyone should have the opportunity to eat out, eat well, and enjoy their meal without regret!

This is the main ethos driving our new Signature Harvest Collection, which is really ticking

all the boxes for what people want when they are eating out. Tapping into the latest food trends, the menu focuses on embracing plant-based diets, locally sourced produce, considered food presentation and unprocessed foods.

Jamaica Blue collaborated with a trusted expert in whole food nutrition and wellbeing, Zoe Bingley-Pullin when launching this exciting new menu in November 2016. Zoe is the founder of Nutritional Edge, a consultancy that focuses on achievable and sustainable eating habits, and is an internationally trained chef at the Le Cordon Bleu School, London.

Zoe’s long-standing passion for food means she was the perfect

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about sharing this lesson with as many people as I can.”

Eating well and taking care of your health doesn’t mean you need to go without eating your favourite foods, Zoe adds.

“I am an absolute fan of good quality French cheese, so you won’t be likely to find me with a square of chocolate in my hands – it’s more likely to be a wedge of cheese!” she shares.

“But overall, my advice is to keep it simple and aim for a vibrant mix of vegetables at each meal, covering at least half of your plate. If you can achieve this, you will be taking positive steps towards supporting your health.”

Of all of the dishes included in the Signature Harvest Collection, Zoe says it's the Enrichment Bowl – which gives away its secret nutritional power in its name! – that she favours most.

“I would have to say the Enrichment Bowl is my favourite, with its delicious mix and the perfect balance of plant-based protein, vegetables and healthy fats,” she says.

The new range taps into Jamaica Blue’s existing strengths around

serving unique menus featuring locally sourced produce at each location, and preparing all meals fresh in-house. In an effort to pack the maximum nutritional punch, the menu was developed between our head Chef Danika Heslop and the Jamaica Blue food team, and accredited Practicing Dietitian Sharon Natoli and her team at the Food & Nutrition Australian (FNA).

Launched in November 2016, it is already proving so popular that it will be a permanent addition to our already extensive café menu!

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person to launch the Signature Harvest Collection at an exclusive tasting event for key media at the Entertainment Quarter markets in Sydney.

“I am very excited to be part of Jamaica Blue’s Signature Harvest menu launch as their plant-based, locally sourced menu complements my very own philosophy towards diet and nutrition,” Zoe says.

“Nutrition is the foundation of health and without a doubt, good nutrition not only influences our physical but also emotional health. Eating good food and taking pride in where your food is coming from is, I believe, one of the best ways to take care of yourself. I know first-hand the power of good food when it comes to living a healthy and happy life and I am passionate

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o make the cut in our new menu, every item was carefully reviewed and measured against our strict health criteria.

Importantly, this criteria is based on up-to-date nutrition science, ensuring our customers benefit from the most current health advice when choosing from this menu. The criteria includes the following:

 Maximum 2,100kJ per serve for main meal items.  Maximum 1,200kJ per serve for snacks, desserts and milkbased beverages.  Maximum 600kJ per serve for water-based beverages.  Each main dish includes 2-3 servings of vegetables.  Where grains are used in a recipe, they are wholegrains.  Where bread is used as part of a dish, the main type of flour used in the bread is wholegrain.  Minimise added salt by using herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice and by incorporating umamirich foods, such as tomatoes, mushrooms and small amounts of strongly-flavoured cheeses, in recipes.  Where additional sweetness is required, fresh or dried fruit is used, or 100% fruit juice.

These are just some of the healthy criteria we have selfimposed for our Signature Harvest Collection menu.

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Malaysia menu gets 'Signature' upgrade Coconut Berry Smoothie

Zucchini Garden Salad

Ocean & Earth Salad

Jamaica Blue cafés across Australia have enjoyed a perfectly timed addition to their menus over summer, but Australia isn’t the only country to get in on the fun.

Jamaica Blue Malaysia is also introducing the Signature Harvest Collection, after launching it at an exclusive foodie event at Jamaica Blue Setia City Mall, Setia Alam in November 2016.

Dozens of media delegates, bloggers, social media influencers and fitness and health representatives were in attendance at the event, where Jamaica Blue’s own Chef Ramie whipped up some tasty creations from the Signature Harvest Collection for guests to sample.

Among the dishes, the Coconut Berry Smoothie and Enrichment Bowl were the firm crowd favorites, and Chef Ramie was pleased to demonstrate the freshness of ingredients used in preparing these healthy new menu offerings during the launch.

The response from guests on the day was overwhelmingly positive – and now, Jamaica Blue guests across Malaysia can order from our tailored Signature Harvest Collection, whilst still maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.

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y a W On her way to turning 50 next year, pop princess, Kylie Minogue reveals how her 40s have provided a new lease oN life to embark on the next chapters of her career.

BY John Burfitt

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hese are interesting times and this is an interesting year in the life of Kylie Minogue.

On May 28, the Melbourne-born woman we watched grow up in the public spotlight - from TV soap starlet to international singing icon - turns 49, and enters the 12 month stretch to 50 in a year’s time.

For some people, the major milestone of turning 50 throws them into a spin about the meaning of life or angst over

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“But, I am curious and I am inquisitive and I want to do things and try things.

I don’t want to let opportunities pass me by. I am like the smallest horse in the pack, always trying to get ahead.”

what direction to head. But for Kylie, it seems she is way ahead of the pack, already embracing the new chapters with full force.

She has a new movie in the can, a new album in the works, a possible concert tour in the planning, and on the personal front, there is a wedding to arrange to her fiancé, Joshua Sasse.

For Kylie, the highest-selling Australian music artist of all time, life at the mid-century mark is full steam ahead. For a woman who was given a new lease of life after battling and beating breast cancer over a decade ago, she has often spoken of keeping to the philosophy of making every day count.

It was in an interview with the UK’s New Statesman in the wake of her Abbey Road Sessions album a few years ago that she offered a telling insight about her attitude about her future. One day after recording the song Flower, about her love for an unborn child, she explained she had a vision.

“I know this sounds stupid, but the vision was a horizon with nothing on it,” she told. “Nothing.

Not a thing. That idea made me feel really calm for the first time.

“Something had woken me up, so I wanted to stop and take a few breaths.”

And with that, it seems things have fallen neatly into place for her since. Just a year ago Kylie announced her engagement to actor Joshua Sasse, who is 19 years her junior. The pair met on the set of the TV series Galavant, in which Kylie made a guest appearance.

In the months that followed their engagement, speculation was rife from when the pair

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Kids and Neighbours, provided important lessons she still draws upon.

“I look back and so many of the people I started out working with have gone on to great careers,” she said. “I did a mini-series with Ben Mendelsohn when I was 16 years old, and I have seen his work recently (on TV’s Bloodline) and he is amazing.

“People like Ben and Guy Pearce and Jason Donovan and Craig McLachlan – no one really advised us, but we had a natural

“I look back and so many of the people I started out working with have gone on to great careers” work ethic between us to grow, to evolve and to keep learning.

It does not mean you can’t have fun, but you need to respect the work. It’s not easy, but my advice is to work hard and have fun along the way.”

As for more acting roles being on her horizon, having earned a number of Logies for her role as Charlene on Neighbours, she added, “I hope so, but I keep going on tour, doing things that take up most of my time."

“Acting is where I started and every time I am back on the set, it really speaks to me and I feel like I’m back at home there.”

Once filming of Flammable Children wrapped, Kylie rereleased her A Kylie Christmas album, and was back starting work on a new album – her 14th studio work. She has also confirmed there are plans for a new world tour in the year ahead.

“In 2017, I’d like to make a new pop album and even think about touring again,” she announced at an event in London late last year.

As she moves ahead with new projects, it’s with Kylie very much in charge. It was reported she is set to sign a new record deal with BMG UK, after parting ways with Jay Z's Roc Nation management company in 2015 following a series of professional disappointments.

Kylie's 2014 album, Kiss Me Once under-performed in the charts, and she is said to want to reclaim her crown as queen of dance pop and build on the success of the single Right Here, Right Now which she recorded with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder.

A source confirmed to a London tabloid, “Kylie's got new music ready to go … she wants to take more control of her career. Kylie's also keen to do more acting. She has signed with a big-name agent in the US.” All of which means there are many goals Kylie is looking to score in the year ahead, and with goal posts way beyond 50.

But even with all she has on the agenda, Kylie admits she has to remind herself of some wise words about pace her father once told her.

“Dad was telling me years before, ‘It’s okay to say no, you don’t have to say yes to everything,’” she said. “It took me a long time to learn that.

“But, I am curious and I am inquisitive and I want to do things and try things. I don’t want to let opportunities pass me by. I am like the smallest horse in the pack, always trying to get ahead.”

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would be married. So, it came as a surprise when instead Kylie and Joshua embarked on the ‘Say I Do’ campaign to support same-sex marriage in Australia, announcing they would not get married until their same-sex friends were allowed the same rights.

“He’s so adamant to fight for gay rights in Australia and it’s coming from the most genuine place,” Kylie told News Corp of her fiance’s commitment to the campaign.

“He just can’t fathom that same-sex marriage hasn’t been legalised and of course I back him up on that, we are waiting for it to happen.”

When their wedding day does eventually happen, Sasse has commented it will most likely be in Melbourne.

Kylie was back home for much of the end 2016, making a return to the cameras for the new movie, Flammable Children. The comedy is set in an Australian beachside neighbourhood during the 1970s, and has been described as a, ‘love letter to a world of careless parenting, constant sunburn and unsupervised activities’.

Sporting a blonde bob wig, Kylie stars as a suburban mum, and is paired with her former Neighbours co-star Guy Pearce.

Her former brother-in-law Julian McMahon and Offspring’s Asher Keddie are also in the cast of the movie, the latest work by writerdirector Stephan Elliott. It marks Kylie’s first Australian movie since Moulin Rouge over 15 years ago.

She has said her start in Australian showbiz when just a child on the TV series The Sullivans, and then later as a teenager on The Henderson

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One of the best aspects of this time of year, with its cooler days and beautiful autumn colours, is the opportunity to explore major food destinations way beyond the big city limits. Within only a matter of hours after leaving the bright lights behind, some of the best food regions of the country reveal why they have become so popular with food lovers and those in search of a gourmet adventure.

There’s no better time to go – but be sure to pack your appetite!

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MARGARET RIVER, WA Margaret River has earned its place on the world map due to its amazing wines, but the beautiful town three hours south of Perth also offers some of the best food experiences in Western Australia, and today bills itself as a ‘Gourmet Paradise’. The Margaret River region starts from Augusta in the South through to Bunker Bay, Dunsborough and Busselton in the north.

The town of Margaret River is located right in the middle.

Where to eat: Voyager Estate is renowned for the excellence of its fine fare, as is the acclaimed Leeuwin Estate Winery.

Festival Time: The Margaret

River Gourmet Escape kicks into action in November.

Info: www.margaretriver.com / www.gourmetescape.com.au

DAYLESFORD, VIC When Melburnians want to get out of town and go in search of great food, they often head north west for about two hours to Daylesford. This is a town that knows a thing or two about great food, how to make it into a fine dish and then serve it.

A day out in Daylesford offers the opportunity to sample gourmet dishes created with fresh seasonal fare, or to fill your basket at local farm gates and markets. There are many farmers’ markets in the region, presenting

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an opportunity to buy the best food of the region and meet the people who grow it.

Where to eat: Step back to the 1930s for the fare at the Observatory, or take in the Edwardian grace at the Heritage Restaurant. The Perfect Drop offers award winning chefs serving a menu consisting of the best local produce and utilising their own veggie gardens. Book lovers will fall for the Bookbarn, which has an

acclaimed café among piles of second hand books.

Festival time: Take the short trip down the road to the Anderson's Mill Festival in Smeaton on April 2.

Info: www.visitvictoria.com / www.andersonsmillfest.org.au

ORANGE, NSW One of the ironies of Orange is that it was once known as one of the main apple growing regions of the country. These days,

Orange, a four-hour drive west of Sydney, is known as, ‘the food basket of NSW’ and as one of the gourmet capitals of Australia.

Orange has become famous for its great range of cool-climate wines, the town restaurants with their acclaimed chefs and the fresh tastes of the local produce.

There are winery, orchard and farm tours, beautiful heritage towns and villages in this region.

Where to eat: The chic Lolli Redini with its superb menu remains one of the iconic eating spots of Orange. Racine offers great district views while offering fine modern Australian food made from locally sourced produce. Stepping Stone combines modern Australian and traditional Italian flavours to offer a first-class experience.

Festival time: Orange F.O.O.D WEEK is Australia’s longest running regional food festival, and runs from March 31 to April 9.

Info: www.orange-nsw.com / www.orangefoodweek.com.au

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Drew’s Verandah offers a picnic atmosphere with a superb menu in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Festival time: The Sea & Vines Festival is held on June 9 – 12.

Info: www.mclarenvale.info / www.seaandvines.com.au

diverse combination of Asian cuisine and seafood.

Festival time: The Noosa Food & Wine Festival will be held May 19 – 21.

Info. www.visitnoosa.com.au / www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

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The motto of this part of South Australia, only 40km south of Adelaide, is, ‘One region – so many worlds’. And a visit reveals it truly lives up to that promise. As home to sustainable, world-class winegrowing and culinary experiences, as well as its striking coastal landscape, McLaren Vale offers many treats for the senses.

Over one third of the region’s winery cellar doors offer local produce as part of the tasting experience - from high-end restaurants to casual eateries.

Where to Eat: Beach Road Wines has emerged as one of the most popular restaurants for its tasty range of pizzas and light lunch fare. Organic is the name of the game at Gemtree Wines, which has a menu of delicious platters of local organic produce and a deck with a view that stretches to the sea. Penny’s Hill

Once known just for its coastline of beaches, Noosa has now become one of Australia’s top food destinations. About a 90-minute drive north-east of Brisbane, Noosa boasts an appealing mix of sunshine and golden beaches, along with a great range of smart restaurants, cafés and waterfront eating spots. The boutique town has attracted many high-end name restaurants that sit comfortably alongside the more traditional, simple fare that show off the best of the food regions of the surrounding Sunshine Coast and hinterlands.

Where to eat: Noosa Boathouse is a favourite for seafood, as well as its location on the river.

Locale has an amazing menu of Italian dishes, and located at the Noosa National Park end of Hastings Street. Buddha has become a food landmark for its

There are plenty of arguments about what came first – the reputation of the excellence of the food in Cygnet, or the popularity because celebrity chef

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Matthew Evans of TV’s Gourmet Farmer came to town. Either way, this tiny town in the Huon Valley, about 45 minutes south of Hobart, has been making big news on the food scene for the many foodies who have turned their hands to breeding, growing and cooking their own produce. As a result, the twice-monthly Cygnet Farmers Market has become one of the town’s main attractions.

Where to eat: Matthew Evans’ Fat Pig Farm has become a landmark eating place, open every Friday for a gourmet lunch. Red Velvet Lounge is another that has earned rave reviews, while the Port Cygnet Diner offers modern Australian dining in a casual atmosphere.

Festival time: The Taste of Huon Festival is held on March 12 and 13.

Info: www.tasteofthehuon.com

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Chocolate bloggers have connected a whole world of lovers with their tales of everything chocolate. By Blake Dennis

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t was the great children’s author Charles M Schultz, the creator of Peanuts, who coined the famous phrase, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

But when it comes to chocolate and Australians, the words “a little” do not factor.

Especially not at this time of year.

It has often been reported that Australians consume more Easter eggs per capita than any other country. Big, small, solid, hollow, shaped like bunnies

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or bilbys, the Aussie love affair with chocolate delights of all sizes every Easter season numbers in the millions – and shows no sign of waning.

This will make it one of the busiest times of the year for new chocolate blogger Alison Pearce, of the blog and company, Bean Bar You. Alison and husband Chris Brown began their chocolate service last year and are excited by what their first Easter season is about to bring.

The blog can be found at – www.beanbaryou.com.au.

Bean Bar You is a chocolate subscription service, providing ethically made and sourced chocolate from producers who make their chocolate from scratch, with the fewest possible additional ingredients. Each box contains four chocolates, one of which is from an Australian producer, and the monthly fee is from $44.95 per month.

“Everyone's attention turns to chocolate during holidays such as Easter, and there’s a growing trend for people to avoid buying kilos of cheap, mass produced Easter eggs and instead to

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A ROUND UP OF CHOCOLATE BLOGS There’s a whole lot of stories being told in the world of chocolate.

Here are some of the best chocolate blogs from around the world:  dyingforchocolate.blogspot.com.au  mostlyaboutchocolate.com  chocablog.com  chocolateincontext.com  chocolatereviews.co.uk

MAKING YOUR OWN Ever wondered how they make those delicious Easter eggs we feast on every year?

If you’re feeling creative and want to have a go at making your own, then follow these steps:

STEP 4: The other half of the mould is closed on top, completing the shape of the egg. The mould is then spun around until the chocolate is no longer liquid. This takes about five minutes.

STEP 1. Take a load of cocoa beans, roast and de-shell them. Grind the beans into a liquid, and mix with sugar.

STEP 5: The moulds are taken off the spinner and then put into a refrigerator to allow the eggs to set. This takes another 10 minutes.

STEP 2: For milk eggs, milk powder and cocoa butter is added. The mixture is then refined and mixed for another 24 hours.

STEP 3. From here, just the right amount of chocolate mixture is then deposited into a half a mould.

STEP 6: Once the eggs have cooled and set in the refrigerator, the finished eggs are popped out of the mould.

STEP 7: The eggs are then wrapped in foil, before being devoured over the days of Easter. Then, the countdown begins until next Easter.

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get fewer, but better quality, chocolates,” Alison explains.

“Craft chocolate can be difficult to find, and most people can only access a few brands in their local area. Not only does craft chocolate taste better, but this is also healthier, more sustainable and more socially responsible.”

Once Alison and Chris began Bean Bar You, they found the demand for more information from clients about all things connected with their chocolate was consistent. So, they created their blog which explores all the stories behind the making of the chocolate along with tales of the producers creating the goods. BeanBarYou.com.au now attracts almost 500 visitors per week.

“We started the blog to keep our subscribers informed about the chocolates we sent them, but it is also an avenue to educate people about craft chocolate, and how it is different from mass-produced chocolate,” Alison says.

“The process of making chocolate is so intricate, there is always variation in the beans and processes to write about.

The people who make craft chocolate often have fascinating stories as well.

“We love that chocolate makers come from so many different backgrounds - we’ve written about chocolate makers who started out as boat builders, acrobats, Formula 1 race car builders, sailors, and wine makers! The best thing has been learning how passionate the people who work in chocolate are - that enthusiasm is infectious.”

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The United Nations confirms there are 196 nations in the world today, and the World Atlas estimates there are as many as 4,416 cities with a population of over 150,000.

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In other words, there is a whole world out there waiting to be explored. But where to start and where to go next can be the biggest challenge of all.

Which is why there is always such anticipation when book and online travel bible Lonely Planet announces its annual Best In Travel edition, with a number of lists offering a variety of travel inspirations.

The reaction to the 2017 Best in Travel, with its Top 10 Cities and Top 10 Countries lists, raised as many eyebrows as it excited travellers. It included some genuine surprises when revealing why these are the places that need to be seen this year.

And with cities as diverse as Pistoia in Italy and Merida in Mexico alongside Portland in the USA, not to mention countries as

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Stumped for where to go on your next holiday?

Lonely Planet’s top 10 lists for 2017 offer something for every traveller – and every budget. By John Burfitt

highlighting all the great things that will be occurring in those places throughout the year to come. It’s specifically forwardlooking and all about where’s going to be the ‘next big thing’ and why these places are really important for travellers.”

Chris explains the issue is compiled by Lonely Planet’s wide web of writers and editors, creating their own lists from their own world travels. They determine their findings of the places they believe are “buzzing and quite incredible.” From there, fierce debate ensues among the travel experts to create the final definitive lists.

“I’m always surprised by the lists and I am left asking, ‘Do I know these places, should I be going?’” he says. “Each destination is scored on topicality, unique experience and that ‘wow’ factor which ultimately delivers them onto the top 10 lists.”

Chris offers a travel guide insight into the top destinations of the Top 10 cities, explaining the unique offering of each and why there is no better time than the present to go.

Bordeaux has won a legion of new fans after earning a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century. Outside of Paris, Bordeaux also has the highest number of preserved historical buildings in France.

This classification has ushered in a new era as Bordeaux has increased its number of pedestrianised boulevards, restored neoclassical architecture, added dramatic new designs with the likes of the Herzog & de Meuron stadium and Jean-Jacques Bosc bridge and created a hightech public transport system.

“Timing is everything with Bordeaux,” Chris says. “A new train line from Paris will cut land travel time down to two hours. All aboard!”

Cape Town

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Bordeaux, France Bordeaux is the world’s wine growing capital, and the fifth largest city in France. It’s located in the south-west corner of the country, on the way to the Spanish border. In recent times,

The dramatic natural beauty of the South African capital city, located on the country’s southwestern tip on the Atlantic Coast, has earned it a following as one of the true gems of Africa. The way the city is nestled between Table Mountain and Table Bay has created a unique urban landscape that continues to evolve in a vibrant range of ways. It has cemented its reputation as an African city with a global outlook,

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opposite as Canada and Ethiopia all making the respective lists, the 2017 Best in Travel has had travellers in debate ever since.

“The Best in Travel lists always meet with a mixture of surprise, awe and applause,” Chris Zeiher, one of the contributing authors to the 2017 edition, says.

“It’s a great way for us to challenge people’s perceptions of a destination as well as

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“This is arguably South Africa’s most global city,” Chris explains.

“Cape Town’s art and design scene is set to explode this year with the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (MOCAA), the world’s largest museum of contemporary African art.”

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The inclusion of the sprawling Californian city on the Pacific Coast raised a few eyebrows with some travel fans, but not with anyone who has visited in recent times and experienced its energetic cultural renaissance.

Not as naturally pretty as its northern sister San Francisco, Los Angeles makes up for it with charm to spare as it continues to change its many faces and reveals it has so much more to offer the visitor than trips to Disneyland and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s just a matter of seeking out the real highlights.

“A visitor may be surprised to find out that Los Angeles is home to more museums and theatres than any other US city,” Chris reveals. “A burgeoning food and

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cultural scene and a clutch of interesting new hotel openings highlights that this ain’t just a beach town!”

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Capital of Culture in 2017,” Chris says. “Visitors will be able to choose from a slew of large scale events throughout the year in the Yucatan Peninsula’s most interesting city.”

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MÉrida, Mexico Located about two hours flying time from Mexico City in the state of Yucatan on the Gulf of Mexico, Mérida’s rich Mayan and colonial heritage makes it a cultural gem. The impact of the Mayan, Spanish, French, British, and Dutch influences has created a local scene unlike any other in Mexico and a dining landscape which offers global tastes with a distinctly Mexican flavour. The must-see is Plaza de la Independencia, bordered by the grand Mérida Cathedral and the imposing Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, both built using relics from ancient Mayan temples.

But it also has a new boast – it has been proclaimed among the safest places in Mexico.

“This is a designated American

Nestled on the hilly shores of stunning Lake Ohrid just across from the Albanian border, this resort town in the southwest of Macedonia is called the country’s most seductive destination. The best thing about Ohrid is it offers the best of both worlds – you can be sitting on a deck chair with your feet dangling in the waters of the lake one moment, or taking in the rich history of the city’s compact old town the next. And there is plenty to see - medieval churches, monasteries and openair ruins with the massive walls of the centuries-old Samoil’s Fortress dominating the city skyline. There is also the tapestry of the town’s terracotta roofs that add to its colour.

“An unexpected hotspot tucked away in the Balkans,” is how Chris describes Ohrid. “It has travellers seeking it out to drink in its authenticity, stunning Ottoman architecture and breathtaking eponymous lake.”

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Pistoia

The remaining five cities on Lonely Planet’s top 10 list are striking in how diverse and very different they are.

Seoul

Pistoia, Italy This charming town in the heart of Tuscany is loved by those in the know as it receives only a fraction of the crowds of Florence, and yet has been named Italian Capital of Culture for 2017.

Lisbon

Seoul, South Korea This capital has been on a driven quest to become a more attractive city. Projects like the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream have added real beauty, and next up this year is the new Seoul Skygarden.

Lisbon, Portugal

Moscow

Usually overshadowed by its Spanish neighbours Madrid and Barcelona, Lisbon has an abundance of cultural gems on offer, that can be had at a bargain price.

Moscow, Russia The game is on in historic Moscow as the grand metropolis is in preparations to host matches in the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Portland

Portland, Oregon, USA Mt Hood looms over this Pacific Coast location, considered America’s city of the future: a friendly, sustainable, ethical place that places a high value on good living and leisure.

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Vivid Sydney returns in 2017 to light up the harbour city in a festival of light, music and ideas.

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The annual festival transforms Sydney into an illuminated outdoor art exhibition as the city’s most iconic landmarks – including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Customs House – become canvasses to display the projected works of more than 150 artists from around the world.

In 2016, the festival attracted more than 2.3 million visitors, injected $110 million into the state economy, and added new installations at Taronga Zoo and

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the Royal Botanic Gardens to its 90-strong locations around the city.

But Vivid Sydney is about more than its world-famous light show.

In 2016, the festival showcased 190 live music performances and brought together 658 speakers in 183 Vivid Ideas events throughout the festival.

Vivid Light The harbour foreshore, Circular Quay, Martin Place and The Rocks will be light-show central again in 2017, while installations at Darling Harbour, Walsh Bay and Chatswood provide plenty to see outside of the immediate CBD.

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For your diary What: White Night Melbourne When: February 18, 2017 Where: From Shrek-inspired light installations in Flinders Street to a marathon swing music party in Collins Street and more than 40 electric possum installations in Carlton Gardens for the kids, White Night Melbourne is set to stun in 2017.

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A range of live music sites scattered throughout Circular Quay and The Rocks will provide another rockin’ soundtrack for this year’s festival. Also catch live acts at Sydney’s hottest music venues including the Sydney Opera House.

The best and brightest thinkers from around the world will be back in 2017 to share creative ideas about technology and start-up culture, design and architecture, film and screen content, and visual arts and performance.

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More than 90 light installations by 150 artists.

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What: Dandenong Festival of Lights When: August – September, 2017 Where: Dandenong Showgrounds will celebrate Chinese culture again in 2017 with an impressive display of more than 500 silk lanterns – some of which are as large as 20 metres wide and eight metres high.

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What: Moon Lantern Festival Adelaide When: 26 September – 8 October, 2017 Where: Elder Park in Adelaide will host around 20 light installations again in 2017 as part of the annual OzAsia Festival. Don’t miss the lantern parade through the park that will feature 40 large lanterns and hundreds of smaller ones.

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The Melbourne Comedy Festival is celebrating its 31st year in 2017, and considering the events of recent times, we need the laughs more than ever!

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S comedian Kathy Griffin tells the story about the late Joan Rivers introducing her to Prince Charles a few years ago. After polite greetings were exchanged, Rivers warned His Royal Highness that Griffin was very outspoken.

With that, Prince Charles responded, "Well, if it weren't for comedians and journalists, who would keep us honest?"

It’s a comment that Susan Provan, the Director of the Melbourne Comedy Festival, agrees with, explaining the importance of the role comedians play in society.

“What you will find is many comedians are very smart, very aware of what is going on in the world and are driven by social justice issues,” Susan says.

“They take seriously the chance to use their voice to comment on important issues and what’s going on in politics. So, when they have a platform with a comedy stage, they like to use it.”

Susan is well qualified to make observations about comedians as she has been involved with the Melbourne Comedy Festival since it began 31 years ago. As Festival Director, she is in charge of putting together the entire program, and overseeing all the action as it kicks off on March 29 and runs for four weeks.

This year, the Melbourne Comedy Festival will showcase 550 shows performed in more than 100 venues, making a total of over 7,000 performances throughout the event.

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“What is exciting about this year’s line-up is that we have a whole range of new talents appearing for the first time, and then we have some local stars returning again,” Susan says.

“There are comedians like Tom Ballard and Luke McGregor who were not even born during our first festival, and yet they are headline acts now.

It is so exciting to see there is this whole new generation of comedy taking place and with

JUST FOR LAUGHS CANBERRA COMEDY FESTIVAL March 20 – 26 SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL April 24 – May 24 PERTH COMEDY FESTIVAL April 26 – May 21 NEW ZEALAND COMEDY FESTIVAL April 27 – May 21

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annual calendar. It now also rates as one of the biggest in the world.

And with recent world events like the US election of Donald Trump, Brexit and the avalanche of celebrity deaths, Susan promises this year’s line-up of comedians will not be short of material.

“It has been a real changing of the times, and so the artists appearing are sure to be working through those issues, and many more,” she says.

“But comedy is so subjective. I love really hard-hitting political comedy just as much as I love Frank Woodley falling over. I love to laugh at cleverness as much as pure silliness.”

International artists appearing include Ruby Wax, Arj Barker, Josie Long and James Veitch, along with Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Richard Gadd and rising South African star Liza Treygar.

Among the local comedy stars appearing will be Judith Lucy, Denise Scott, Rove McManus, Lawrence Mooney, Tommy Little, Em Rusciano, Wil Anderson, Luke McGregor, Claire Hooper, Nazeem Hussain and Tom Ballard.

people who are working in so many areas. It is a real testament to what the festival is all about.”

Popular initiatives of the festival again on the bill this year include RAW Comedy, Australia’s largest and most popular open mic competition; Class Clowns, workshops and comedy competitions for teenagers; Deadly Funny, an Indigenous comedy program; and Upfront, who are billed as the ‘glamour girls of comedy’.

“One of the pleasures of the job has been to witness the growth of comedy in Australia, as well as the growth of the exchange between Australian audiences and international comedians,” Susan says. “We are seeing a whole new chapter emerging now with the number of Asian comedians coming through, and this is taking on a new life.

“You just never know when you will see something that is amazing that will have you laughing out loud. That’s why I tell people a comedy festival should be a bit of an adventure.

See the people you know and then go see someone you have never heard of. You just might discover someone who you follow for the rest of their career and who has a way of always making you laugh.”

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n the wake of years of headlines about the rising cost of housing and housing unaffordability, Australia is on the verge of a revolution that looks destined to change the way we live.

That’s according to Joseph Cade, the CEO of Garden Studios in Melbourne which specialises in the building of home studios and granny flats. There have been many reports that this area of property is enjoying a boom – and Joseph believes there is more growth to come.

“This whole industry is about to go through a huge revolution, as the basic cost of housing is enormous,” he says.

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“In Australia, we need to take an all-new look to our approach to housing. I believe we are about to see garden studios and granny flats become mainstream, and our attitude towards smaller housing will change. We don’t need the size of houses we once considered normal.”

Which will mark a dramatic turnaround from the 30 years trend which saw the size of the average Australian home expand from 162.2 m2 to its current world-record level.

In 2013, Australia scored the record of the world’s largest houses, at an average of 243 m2.

That amount of living space, combined with the fact Australia

is now ranked the third most unaffordable housing market in the world, are the factors creating the landscape for the revolution Joseph Cade speaks of. According to research from Ipsos and MLC, almost three in five Australians believe the next generation will never own their own home and will be forced to rent all their lives.

“The original segment of the population that granny flats catered to was an ageing population, but that is no longer the case,” Cade says.

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contained, with a separate entrance, as well as separate bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, laundry and living area.

Among some of the regulations governing them are they can only be built on Residential Zone property, each property is limited to one granny flat, the block must be at least 450m2 and the flat can have no more than 60 m2 of living space.

The building rules vary from state to state, and sometimes council to council. Before any site is marked out or designs drawn up, it’s essential to check with the local council about the requirements for planning permits and approvals.

According to the latest rules, Granny flats may be rented out in NSW, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania and ACT, but cannot be offered as rental apartments in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

But Cade says with the present housing crisis, there is a push to

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Granny flats have also undergone an image overhaul in the way they are constructed, not to mention in name. They are no longer shabby, poorly-built afterthoughts to the family home, and instead many granny flat designs are now winning awards for their fine aesthetics and the way they add to the home design.

And then there is the matter of the name. The title of ‘Granny Flat’ is certain to become redundant and replaced by the more generic ‘Garden or Home Studio’, to better cater for the range of ages and demographics the space plays home to.

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a second dwelling on an existing property is now considered in a whole new light. A studio or a granny flat is an inexpensive option when compared to trying to find a deposit for a new apartment, let alone a house.”

Prices vary from DIY flat-pack construction kits that can be bought online for less than $10,000, to 10 m2 studios for $24, 000. The most popular model Garden Studios offers is the 30 m2 Foster, which sells for $74, 000.

Granny flats and garden studios are defined as ‘secondary dwellings’ – as in, they are secondary to the main property on a single block.

The dwelling must be self-

change the laws.

“There are many issues to be addressed, and this is a viable alternative that works for many people who are doing it tough.”

Real estate guru Rosalie Gordon of Planet Properties in Sydney also tells of the change in property considerations, and believes many see building a flat or studio on their property as a great chance to add value.

“There is no longer the movement of home owners to upsize,” Rosalie says. “Instead, they are looking to add value to their existing homes rather than moving.

“There are definitely more pros than cons with adding a granny flat, so long as the owners don’t overcapitalise! A simple structure, attached to the house but with its own privacy, is best. It allows the option of extended families who want to live together, as well as leasing it out at some point for a little extra cash.”

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change Changing gears on your career demands some genuine evaluation before taking the plunge and making the big change.

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t this time of year, as the best new year's resolutions have possibly become lost memories, it’s still not too late to consider the changes you want to make in your life.

And for many people, making a career change is often at the top of that list. But one thing to be clear about is there is a big difference between changing jobs - wanting a new job within your current profession – and changing professions - wanting to leave your profession behind and start again in a completely new field.

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direction on the new career you intend to pursue can be both confusing and ineffective.

“Being ready to learn, adapt and change are critical skills, now and into the future,” Michelle Gibbings of Change Meridian says. Michelle is also the author of Step Up: How to Build Your Influence at Work.

“A CSIRO report found more than 40 per cent of jobs are at risk of automation over the next 10 years. The Australian Bureau of Statistics also revealed the average worker will have 10 different jobs before they turn 40.”

This point about change is

also taken up by Carli Saw, the Director of Strawberry Seed Consulting.

“There are whole industries that exist today that didn’t five years ago, and many jobs are no longer relevant due to technology,” Carli says.

“Workers need to be able to build adaptable, transferable skills that will allow them to move between careers and industries.”

Paying Attention to the Signs According to Michelle Gibbings, career change is the time for selfreflection and to note your own

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FROM JAMAICA TO JAMAICA BLUE Mona Lamshed tells of her own career change journey – from the high seas of Jamaica to the high stakes of running her own Jamaica Blue café in Adelaide’s Myer Centre.

Taking Steps Once a change in direction has been determined, smart moves are needed to find a new path.

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from people who helped guide me and showed me how to stay on track.

"No amount of training can prepare you for actually being on the job, calling the shots and making mistakes as you do. But if you know you must keep learning as you go along, you end up surprising yourself. One day, you realise everything is going well and you do know what you are doing. That’s a very good feeling.”

But Carli Saw advises only one step should be attempted at a time.

“First, allow yourself to dream, and make a list of what makes you happy and where you are right now. This gives you criteria to use when assessing your options.”

Next is exploration, so that anything and everything is up for consideration. “Don’t discount anything,” Carli says. “Make a list of the skills and knowledge you have and think about other areas you may be able to apply them.”

The third step is Assessment.

“Assess the realities of the options you have explored. Look at if

you will need to study, where those jobs are located and what they pay. Find information and determine if it is really viable for you to make this change.”

Creating a Plan Once all that is done, then create a plan that maps out what you need to do, and includes a timeline of when it will be done.

“This plan should act as your business plan, guiding you through the key actions you need to take to move into your new career,” Michelle adds. “It should also include clear measurements so that you can monitor your progress.”

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performance standards. She says it begins with paying attention to five particular signs – a drop in performance, a disconnect in values, cynicism, burn out and a lack of learning.

“Taking a bare minimum approach will impact your performance, the outcomes you deliver and ultimately your reputation,” Michelle says. “If there’s no more room to expand your horizons, it may be time to step outside.”

“For nine years, I worked as a steward on luxury private yachts in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. I was in charge of taking care of the rooms, the service and catering.

"Then I met my husband, became pregnant and we decided Adelaide was the perfect place to make a new life. We arrived in 2009, but I wanted a new direction that would challenge me. That was when I decided to run my own business.

"I thought of hospitality as my parents ran a restaurant when I was growing up, and I had spent years on the yachts, so it seemed a good fit. I opened my Jamaica Blue café in April 2014.

"The first six months was hard and tough work, and you need to know you will make mistakes all the way along, but you have to keep going. I had great support

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The thing that has changed most about floor classes from the old days when a lycra-clad Jane Fonda and a head-band wearing Richard Simmons Aerobic floor classes remain one of the most effective of were barking out instructions all exercise programs to follow in the gym. By John Burfitt from TV screens is the variety in not only the range of classes here were some reports on offer, but also the exercises “I’m not sure where they get in the US fitness included. announcements like that as media late last year Sophie explains that the aerobic floor classes have never proclaiming the ‘return’ gone anywhere and in fact are Les Mills’ style of fitness now of aerobics floor classes and more popular today than ever,” taught in classes around the how that comeback would be world created something Sophie says. the fitness trend for 2017. of a revolution. Les Mills “If anything, floor classes are That comes as a surprise International is a New far more streamlined and offer to leading fitness instructor Zealand company that is the more options for people of all Sophie Gray, who has been world's largest provider of levels of fitness than they did teaching aerobics floor classes in the past. Turn up to any gym choreographed exercise-tofor most of the past decade at or health club, and you will see music group fitness classes. the University of Sydney and As a result, broad routines many people still on the floor Macquarie University. like the grapevine have been going through the routines.”

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replaced by a series of simpler, easier to follow but more effective exercise routines.

“If someone has not done a floor class for a long time, the thing that would strike them first is the far simpler movements that are far more streamlined,” she says.

“For instance, the warm-up at the beginning is not just a whole lot of running around like it once was, but is instead movements like body weight squats and some interval training that will suit the beginner as well as the person at an advanced level. There is also more functional intensity and the exercises are geared to help you function in a much safer but effective way.”

Another major change is to the format, so that instead of feeling overwhelmed by committing to a full class, the participants might want to just complete the first four tracks of the class and then leave to do something else in the gym.

“This is a great structure that works for a lot of people, and yet once upon a time it was frowned upon to leave a class before it had finished,” Sophie says. “Now, it is about fitting everything in to what you want to do and what you want to achieve.”

Aerobic floor class exercises are designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, increase muscular tone and improve strength training. The primary intent of an aerobics class is to elevate the heart rate to the target heart rate, and maintain that level for 20 minutes. By doing so, you achieve an aerobic effect and improve the cardiovascular system as well as overall endurance. Most aerobics classes of 45 to 60 minutes will burn between 300 to 600 calories.

While Sophie agrees many floor classes are high impact in intensity, she insists that should not put them out of the

range of older people. “There are always options so it might be a matter of talking to the instructor to find out the best way to do the routines so that it works for you,” she says. “You can pick and choose what will best suit your level and then go for it.”

When summing up the best aspect of aerobic floor classes, Sophie is not lost for words.

“I just love that someone else has done the thinking and the planning for you and all you need to do is show up and complete the class,” she says.

“You don’t have to think about what workout to do, you just get on the floor and do it.

“That’s why I think floor classes are perfect for people who have an issue with structure or planning. And once you have finished the class, it will also give you a rush of endorphins that makes you feel great. You know you have achieved something good and are on your way to better fitness.”

aiming high Sophie offers her tips for the best floor classes: CX WORX “This is for core conditioning, and a strong core is the foundation of strength building.”

“A cycling class builds strength and endurance and makes you burn. It is also only 45 minutes.”

BODY PUMP “This is weight-based and targets all the muscle groups in the body to offer a full routine.”

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BODY BALANCE “For a good contrast to high-energy classes, this is about flexibility, stretching and releasing.”

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JB books

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AUTUMN READS

By Sarah Megginson

True Colours

Living with the locals

The Mother's Promise

By Kristin Hannah Publisher: Pan MacMillan Kristin Hannah excels at immersing her readers in rich historical stories that make you feel all the feels; I’ve certainly had to reach for a tissue or two when reading her previous books. This book was no exception. Hannah is known for her intimate exploration of dysfunctional families, and in True Colours, she introduces us to the Grey sisters, who are raised by their emotionally distant dad after their mother dies of cancer. It takes an interesting twist, complete with murder, heartache and betrayal, and has you questioning ‘What would I do?’ An ideal read to cosy up to on a Sunday autumn afternoon.

By John Maynard and Victoria Haskins Publisher: NLA Publishing It’s difficult to imagine the lives and times of the people back when Australia was first colonised, which is why books such as this offer such a rich and unique insight in the past. This retelling provides a glimpse into Aboriginal life at the point of early contact between Australia’s first people and British colonists, sharing the stories of 13 white men, boys and women (one just three years old), who were taken in by Indigenous people between the 1790s and the 1870s. Living with the locals recreates the journeys of people who had been shipwrecked or who had escaped imprisonment – and then only survived through the Indigenous people's generosity.

By Sally Hepworth Publisher: Pan MacMillan Sally Hepworth, the bestselling author of The Secrets of Midwives, introduces us to Alice and her daughter Zoe. They are a team of two; with no dad in the picture, Zoe has never wanted for anyone but her beloved mum. But when Alice gets sick, they realise how isolated their little family of two has become.

Alice reaches out to two virtual strangers – her oncology nurse Kate, and her social worker Sonja – in a desperate bid to create a safe place to land for her anxietyridden daughter, but these women have demons of their own. Described by famed author Liane Moriarty as “women’s fiction at its finest”, this is a real winner.

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The Songbird’s Call

By Rachel Herron Publisher: Bantam/ Penguin Random House Adele, Molly and Lana were once The Darling Songbirds, a worldfamous country band. Now, they're just three sisters who, for more than a decade, have barely spoken. It’s interesting

to see where life can take you post-fame, post-self exploration, post-relationships falling apart…

This is the second book in the aptly titled Songbirds series, but you don’t need to have read the first book from Rachel Herron to enjoy this heart-warming contemporary romance.

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In The Dark

By Jason Bawden-Smith Publisher: Major Street Publishing We’ve long blamed issues to do with diet and exercise on our collective health problems.

While processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle undoubtedly have a role to play, In The Dark author Jason Bawden-Smith argues that another culprit could be to blame for chronic

health conditions: technology.

Our indoor lifestyles, which has us surrounded by screens and sequestered from nature, is “impacting our biology” in adverse ways, Jason says, and he proposes we need to do something about it, pronto. Separated into chapters of cause, effect and potential solutions, this is an eye-opening read for anyone seeking more vitality in their life.

Poum and Alexandre

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father Alexandre, a banker and a former resistance fighter, as they fight to make a life for themselves and their daughter in Paris post-liberation. You’ll be captivated by Catherine's eccentric, unconventional and larger than life parents, and enchanted by her beautiful story telling.

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By Catherine de Saint Phalle Publisher: Transit Lounge A French writer living in Australia, Catherine de Saint Phalle has tapped into her own personal history to create a moving memoir that explains her ‘less than ordinary’ upbringing. She tells the story of her mother, Poum, and her

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JB nutrition

chocolate

is it really good for you?

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hile chocolate has been enjoyed for centuries, over recent years there has been much speculation and scientific interest about whether chocolate is good or bad for you.

So what’s the real deal with one of our favourite indulgences?

Chocolate varieties

Chocolate is made from fermented, roasted and ground cocoa beans. Dark, milk and white chocolate vary in their proportions of cocoa solids or cocoa mass (the bitter cocoa powder) and cocoa butter (the fat component), and contain other flavourings like sugar, milk and Chocolate’s rich history vanilla.

Chocolate has been around since Dark chocolate is made by 600 BC, and throughout time has combining cocoa solids, sugar been used as a source of energy, and cocoa butter. The portion a valuable trading currency, a of cocoa in different brands of beverage for religious rituals and dark chocolate varies, which as a spiced paste for hot and cold in turn affects the taste profile drinks. It was not until late in the and it’s health attributes. The nineteenth century that chocolate more cocoa there is in the was turned into the delectable chocolate, the more bitter it will form we recognise today. taste, the higher the amount of

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antioxidants it will contain and the lower the sugar content. If you’re looking for a chocolate that’s ‘better for you’ a good starting point is to look for varieties that contain 70% cocoa or more. The Dark Chocolate & Fruit Bar recipe on page 47 uses dark chocolate along with dried fruit and nuts, therefore providing a healthy dose of antioxidants from the cocoa as well as the fruit and nuts!

Milk chocolate contains sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder and cocoa solids. Having a lower cocoa content, milk chocolate has fewer antioxidants than dark chocolate so should be further down your shopping list.

White chocolate contains no

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cocoa solids, so some may say it is not chocolate at all. White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, simply with added sugar and milk. As the antioxidants are found in the cocoa beans, white chocolate is merely a sweet confectionery enjoyed for its taste and not its health benefits!

Is chocolate good for me?

Chocolate lovers around the world are all too keen to heed the news that chocolate may in fact be good for us. Despite chocolate being an undeniable source of kilojoules, fat and sugar, researchers have begun to identify some beneficial attributes of cocoa.

Antioxidants

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Cholesterol levels The fat content of chocolate ranges between 25-38%. Cocoa butter is largely composed of stearic acid, which is a type of saturated fat. Although saturated fat is known to increase the bad type of cholesterol in the blood, studies have shown that stearic acid has a neutral effect on cholesterol levels. So people trying to limit their saturated fat intake to control blood cholesterol levels could safely consume chocolate on occasion without significant impact.

Migraines Chocolate contains amines, a natural food chemical that has been attributed to causing or worsening the effects of headaches or migraines. While research doesn’t show that consumption of chocolate is a cause of migraines, some people do benefit from reducing their intake of amines (from all foods – not just chocolate), as a way of managing migraines and headaches.

Acne and pimples A study from Melbourne showed that around 40 per cent of people believe certain foods, including chocolate, can cause or worsen the effects of acne. But a recent review of the effects of food on acne showed that there are no scientific studies to support the

role of chocolate as a cause of pimples or acne. It could be that the overall quality of the diet is the most important factor when it comes to skin health.

Diabetes Chocolate has a moderate glycemic index (GI), primarily because it is a high fat food.

People with diabetes may therefore be able to eat small amounts of chocolate without any significant adverse impact on their blood glucose control.

The amount that is suitable will be dependent on each individuals specific situation and so it is always best to discuss this with your dietitian.

In healthy people, dark chocolate has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity, improving the way the body regulates blood sugar levels in the short term. So if you have a family history of diabetes, it’s likely you can still enjoy chocolate in moderation.

Okay, so there appears to be some nutritional attributes to our favourite sweet snack. But before you become a lifetime member of Cadbury, remember that chocolate is an energydense food containing over 2100 kilojoules per 100grams.

There can certainly be a place in a balanced diet for chocolate without fear of weight gain, provided you manage your overall daily energy intake.

Sharon Natoli Accredited Practising Dietitian Food & Nutrition Australia

Follow us on Twitter @ foodnutaus www.foodnut.com.au

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Studies show the antioxidant content of cocoa is significantly higher than black tea, green tea and red wine. Antioxidant-rich foods like fruit and vegetables, tea, coffee and red wine have been shown to protect the body against degenerative diseases such as heart disease. Chocolate in particular contains the flavonoid class of catechins, potent antioxidants that researchers suggest have heart health benefits like helping to keep the blood thin, reducing damage to the cells that line blood vessels and helping to improve the way blood flows through the body.

Studies have also shown that dark chocolate, not white or regular varieties, reduces blood pressure when eaten in small amounts regularly by those with existing hypertension.

A recent study of 470 men in the Netherlands also showed

that healthy people with the highest cocoa consumption had significantly lower blood pressure and fewer cases of fatal heart attacks than lower and non-cocoa eaters over a period of fifteen years.

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JB recipeS

AUTUMN RECIPES Try these delicious autumn recipes to add a little bit of Jamaica Blue to your own home. Enjoy!

Ingredients 100g pitted dates  1 ripe banana  2 shots hot espresso  ½ tsp. minced ginger  1 tbsp. rum essence  2 tbsp. honey  100g chia seeds  100g almond meal  2 tbsp. cocoa powder  150g shredded coconut 

METHOD Roughly chop pitted dates and banana. Place in a bowl together.  Add the hot coffee, ginger, rum essence and honey to date and banana mix.  Mix to incorporate and allow to soak for 10 minutes (to soften the dates).  In a separate bowl, add the chia seeds, almond meal, cocoa powder and half of the toasted coconut (reserve the rest of the coconut for rolling). Mix together.  After the wet mix has soaked for 10 minutes transfer to a blender and blend to a chunky puree.  Add the puree to the dry ingredients and mix together.  On a tray with baking paper, separate the mix into 15 pieces, and then roll to form a nice ball.  In a clean bowl, add the reserved coconut and roll balls in the coconut to cover them completely.  Serve or eat straight away, or keep in the fridge for a later date.

This product will last in the fridge for three days.

Coffee, Banana & Rum Health Bites

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Makes 15 Health Bites

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Ingredients

dark chocolate & fruit bars

100g Lindt 70% Dark Chocolate 15 ml sunflower oil  Pinch sea salt  1 tbsp. honey  2 pc dried figs  2 tbsp. pistachio nut (no shell)  70g puffed spelt  40g dried cranberries  

METHOD Cut dark chocolate into small pieces.  Place dark chocolate, sunflower oil, salt and honey into a microwave bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds until melted. Set aside for three minutes until mix cools down.  Cut the dried figs in half lengthways and then cut in half again. Place aside until needed.  Chop pistachios on chopping board.  Place puff spelt and cranberries into melted chocolate mix and combine.  Using either a mini loaf tin or muffin tin lined with patty cases. Note: At Jamaica Blue we use a silicon baking tray with rectangle slots to produce the bars, however the recipe will still work using a muffin tin or a mini loaf tin.

Place 40g of chocolate puff mix into six holes of the pan you decide to use.  Push the mixture into the pan holes by using the back of a spoon so that it will set firmly  Sprinkle with chopped pistachio and garnish with a sliced fig. Gently press down into the chocolate puff mix.  Place pan onto a tray and cover 

with cling wrap. Refrigerate for a the Dark Chocolate & Fruit Bars minimum of one hour or until set. from the pan.  After one hour gently remove  Enjoy.

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Makes 6 serves

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Riverton Stockland Riverton Riverton, 6148 (08) 9457 6936 Rockingham Rockingham City Shopping Centre Rockingham, 6168 (08) 9527 2441 Secret Harbour Secret Harbour Shopping Centre Secret Harbour, 6173 (08) 9524 9402 Success Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre Success, 6164 (08) 9414 3263 Warnbro Warnbro Centro Warnbro, 6169 (08) 9447 6367

New zealand Auckland Airport Ground Floor Ibis Hotel 2 Leonard Lissit Drive Auckland +64 (9) 275 0492 Auckland Hospital 2 Park Road Grafton, Auckland Greenlane Hospital **NEW** Greenlane Clinical Centre Gate 1, Greenlane West Epsom + 64 (9) 630 7239 Manukau Westfield Manukau Manukau +64 (9) 978 9939 Riccarton Westfield Riccarton 129 Riccarton Road Riccarton + 64 (3) 348 2642 Silverdale Silverdale Centre 40 Hibiscus Coast Highway Silverdale +64 (9) 426 5689

CHINA Beijing Beijing Central Park Shop 107, Building No.16, Phase 2, Central Park Apartment, No.6, Chaoyang Menwai Dajie, Chaoyang District Beijing, 100020 +86 10 6533 6556

Park Avenue Shop Shop 115, Park Avenue 6 Chaoyang Park South Road Beijing, 100026 +86 10 8587 4568 Riviera Villa Club Villa Club lobby 1# Xiang Jiang Bei Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing +86 1 8450 6596 World Financial Centre Unit 101, Building West, WFC 1 East Third Ring Middle Road Chaoyang, Beijing Yosemite Lobby 1 Yosemite Club No.4 Yuyang Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District +86 10 8041 3301

Nantong Nantong Shop Building No.3, 101 Plaza Xinhu (Star Lake) Avenue Nantong Technology Industrial Park, Nantong, 226001

Shanghai Grand Gateway (2) Lobby, 3 Hongqiao Road Xuhi Distrinct, Shanghai Ambassy Club B Floor, 1500 Huai Hai Road (Central), Shanghai +86 21 3401 0814 Biyun Lu Jinqiao Area 576 Biyun Lu Chevalier Place 82 Urumuqi Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 5404 7610 China Art Museum World Expo Park 161 Shangnan Lu (near Guozhan Lu) Pudong Corporate Avenue 222 Hubin Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 6340 6877 Jing'an Gymnasium 99 XiKang Road, Shanghai L’Avenue Kiosk on 2nd floor Office Entrance LÁvenue Shopping Centre +86 21 60671788 Ramada (Nanjing Road) 719 Nanjing Road (East) Shangahi, 200052 +86 21 6351 3303

XiKang Lu Jing'an Gymnasium Building 99 XiKang Road, Shanghai

UAE

SHENZHEN Shenzhen Tianli 139-142, BlockA Tiley Central Plaza +07 55 8693 9836

Yas Mall Shop # LG - 002 Lower Ground Near Geant Hyper Market Yas Mall Yas Island, Abu Dhabi 00971 2 565 0464

Wuhan

AL AIN

Wuhan Citizens Home Ground Floor (Lobby) Wuhan Citizens Home 117 Jinqiao Avenue, Wuhan +86 27 6583 7119

Hili Mall Unit # RB 078, 1st Floor Opp. Geant Hyper Market Hili Mall, Al Ain 00971 3 785 3510

Wuhan Railway Station Huanghe Lu Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei

Dubai

Wuhan Tiandi 1618 Zhongshan Avenue Wuhan +86 27 8270 8301

Xi'an Hang Tang House No.7 Nanchangxiang Nanxin Street, Xián +8629 8738 9765

SINGAPORE CityLink Mall 1 Raffles Link #B1-10 CityLink Mall Singapore 039393 +65 6327 9234 Raffles Place 1 Raffles Place #01-62 One Raffles Place Tower 2 Singapore 048616 +65 6694 8107 Suntec City 3 Temasek Blvd #01-606/607 Suntec City Mall (Entrance of Tower 3) Singapore 038983 +65 6737 8061

MALAYSIA Mid Valley Lot FK-05, First Floor, South Court, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 Kuala Lumpur Plaza Low Yat Lot G-032 & G032A Plaza Low Yat No. 7, Jalan Bintang Off Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Setia City Mall Lot LG-12, Lower Ground Floor, Setia City Mall No. 7, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Bandar Setia Alam Seksyen U13 40170 Selangor

Abu Dhabi

American Hospital Out Patient Building Ground Floor Lobby Plot # 319-197 Off Oud Metha Road Oud Metha, Dubai 00971 4 336 3609 Al Ghurair Centre Shop No. FB 21, 1st Floor Al Ghurair Centre Phase II Al Rigga, Dubai 00971 4 255 2467 Flora Hotel Ground floor lobby Near Mall Of Emirates Off Sheikh Zayed Road Al Barsha, Dubai 00971 4 274 6672 Hyatt Place Hotel Hyatt Place Hotel, Ground Floor lobby, Near Al Rigga Metro, Al Rigga Street Deira, Dubai 00971 4 608 1242 IBN Mall Shop #56, Tunisia Court Near Geant Hyper Market IBN Mall, Off Sheikh Zayed Rd Jabel Ali, Dubai 00971 4 368 5615 Loft Office - Media City Shop No. L2-G01 Ground Floor Loft Office 2, Entrance E Behind UAE Exchange Dubai Media City, Dubai 00971 4 277 5489 / Ext 300 Medcare Hospital Ground Floor Lobby Opp. Al Safa Park, Gate 1 Jumeriah, Dubai 00971 4 407 9153

UNITED KINGDOM Cambridge Lion Yard Shopping Centre Unit 38. St. Tibbs Row Cambridge CB2 3ET Chelmsford **NEW** Bond St, Unit E, Block 4 Chelmsford CM1 1GD Leeds **NEW** 408 Trinity Leeds Albion Street 0113 181 755

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Westgate North West Shopping Centre 1 - 7 Fred Taylor Drive Westgate

Jiaming Centre Shop 103 , B Tower Jiaming Center No.27 Dongsanhuan Beilu Beijing, 00020 +86 010 6503 5239

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