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JUNGLE BOOK

Beyond the World Heritage treasures of Angkor, a new raft of jungle and beach adventures is launching in south-west Cambodia, writes HELEN ANDERSON.

Natural selections

Ditching single-use plastic, going vegan and flying less aren’t the only ways to lead a more eco-conscious lifestyle. ALEXANDRA CARLTON discovers some other changes to help reduce your own carbon footprint.

GARDEN STATE

Seven chefs bring their creativity to the table to celebrate the beauty of plant-based cooking.

FAST

Fast weeknight staples and basics to build a meal around.

Crossing borders

Lagoon Dining brings an Asian flavour to Lygon Street’s expanding repertoire, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.

Kefir: the champagne of milks

Mingled among the clumpy kefir grains sits a plethora of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. We take a look at the magic of kefir.

Healthy kids' party food

When it comes to party time kids burn up lots of energy and they are always needing to refuel. If you have junk food on hand they’ll gobble that up, but if you have tasty, healthy options they’ll equally dive onto those. For your next kid’s party give the little ones some treats that will refuel them and be good for them too, like: Raspberry Spelt Cupcakes; Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars; Mini Vegie Quiches; Cheesy Twists; Ham, Cheese & Potato Rösti; Chicken, Thyme & Vegetable Sausage Rolls; and Watermelon Pizza.

Meals with a relish, chutney or sauce

Relishes, chutneys and sauces are meant to accompany your main meal. They provide pleasant texture and piquant flavour that is intended to uplift whatever you are having as that main dish. Every culture has developed its own range of relishes and sauces to perform this vital role at the table. Of course some meals go better with a relish than others, so here are some delicious meal ideas and relishes or sauces to go with them: Fritters with Beetroot Relish; Burgers with Coconut Dijonnaise; Mango Curry with Chilli Chutney; Chopped Chicken Salad with Smoky Brain-Boosting Mayo; Potato Tikka Masala with Raita; and a Grazing Board with Tomato Chutney.

Planet-friendly foods

Sadly, some foods have a devasting impact on the environment. Here, we explore the fruits, vegetables and other foods that have the smallest environmental footprints

Earth to Table

Crispy Tofu with Green Tea Noodles

Cocktails With A Twist

At Andrea Waters’ London-based bar, you can drink as many cocktails as you please without suffering the next day. She tells Erin Fisher about her vegan and alcohol-free establishment

The light side

Heavyweights of the hospitality industry come to its defence with stories of friendship, success and creativity, writes FIONA DONNELLY.

SEA CHANGE

On a road trip down the Sapphire Coast in NSW, MAGGIE SCARDIFIELD checks in on a wave of savvy bakers, distillers, brewers and restaurateurs to get a taste of the region.

White Hot City

While Tel Aviv’s reputation as a non-stop party city is well known, it’s fast becoming a mecca for a new wave of Israeli cuisine

Globe Trotters

With a menu inspired by Spain and Portugal, 90 passionate travellers gathered at Melbourne’s Bar Lourinhã for an evening of great food, company and travel inspiration.

Travelling With-Nils Frahm

The German musician on crossing borders, the “emotional plane effect” and wanderlust.

Golden Child

XOPP, the next step for Golden Century, strikes a balance between old and new

Electric Feel

Elektra’s pan-European approach is a shift in the right direction

The Year That Was

From battling illness and drought to opening and closing restaurants, we talk to key industry players about their year. Here, they reflect on 2019 and their hopes for the future.

Eating With-Matt Okine

The comedian on Ghanaian street food, heartbreaking cheese and solo-ramen booths.

Winemakers & Climate Changers

All eyes are on Tasmania’s second city, Launceston, and with good reason

Centre Stage

Build your Christmas menu around a showstopping centre piece, from a DIY wrap-and-roll prawn cocktail tower to roast pork with the best ever crackling.

A Grand Tour

On a river cruise through Bordeaux’s wine country, MAGGIE SCARDIFIELD discovers there’s plenty to savour.

Creating Kombucha

We chat with dedicated artisans in South Australia and Victoria making bottles of kombucha with care, passion and a heavy dose of goodness for your gut.

Cooking With Olive Oil

Olive oil is a wonderful food. As a central part of the Mediterranean diet we know that it confers many health benefits, but it is also a beautifully tasty addition to a wide variety of meals. Good-quality cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil will be fruity with a hint of bitterness and a touch of peppery bite. Enjoy the health benefits and tasty joy of olive in dishes such as: Gluten-Free Peach & Almond Olive Oil Cake; Roasted Carrot Hummus; Rose & Apricot Olive Oil Cake; Smokey Brain-Boosting Mayo; Olive Oil Aioli; Warm Olive Oil & Dijon Dressed Salad with Speck; and Orange & Olive Oil Dressed Salad with Pistachios & Figs.

Christmas Dishes Kids Can Make

Christmas is a busy time and you can always use help in the kitchen. Kids love to get involved with preparations, so why not spend some quality time together whipping up this delicious Christmas fare: Layered Salted -Caramel Peanut Fudge; Summer Fruit Nice Cream; Chai Spice Carrot Slice; Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies; Strawberry & Pistachio Chocolate Bark; Fruity Festive Skewers; or Lemon, Strawberry & Basil-Infused Water Jars.

5 freezer-friendly ingredients

When it comes to cooking and convenience, it’s a good idea to make friends with your freezer to save you much-needed time and money.

Festive Swirls

Crisp on the outside and light as air inside, our meringues make a wonderful Christmas centrepiece dessert and you can let guests create their own mini pavlovas!

Merry & Bright

Create a little extra-personal Christmas cheer with our easy DIY decorations.

Christmas Leftovers

LEFTOVERS FRIED RICE