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The best of isolation eating: How to make the viral Dalgona Bailey’s whipped coffee dessert

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Posted: 22/04/2020

Coffee? A favourite. Bailey’s? A dessert must. Combine the two? Ultimate heaven. It’s gone viral, especially on the Bailey’s Facebook page and now, you can make the Dalgona yourself. It’s quite easy… Baileys Dalgona Coffee Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 servings INGREDIENTS 60ml milk 60ml Baileys Original Irish Cream 60ml vodka 1 1/2 tbsp instant coffee 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar (18 grams) 1 1/2 tbsp hot water INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine milk with Baileys Original Irish Cream and vodka (this should be a 1:1:1 ratio). Divide between 2 serving glasses with ice. Set aside. 2. Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a tall container. Whip using a hand mixer or immersion blender with whisk attachment for 1-2 minutes until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency. 3. Spoon the whipped coffee on top of the milk in the 2 serving glasses. Serve with a straw – it’s best to stir as you go

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A Korean Skincare Routine – What it is and why try it

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Posted: 21/04/2020

Every woman wants smooth, youthful skin! The question is, how do you get it? We’ve all heard that we should follow a skincare routine and be consistent, but it’s hard to know where to start. And, if you’ve ever walked down the skincare aisle at your local drug store, you’re all too aware of the overwhelming number of skincare products available. And, they’re not always cheap either! It’s hard to justify spending $50 on a face serum when you’re not even sure how to use it. Korean skincare routines have become incredibly popular among celebrities and beauty bloggers over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. Korean women are known throughout the world for their beautiful, seemingly ageless skin. If you’re looking for a skincare routine that produces real results, this one is definitely worth a try! A skincare routine for k-beauty often involves 10 steps or more, which is probably a bit more than you’re used to. Although 10 steps sound like a lot, the routine can actually be customized to meet your individual needs. There’s no need to do every single step morning and night. Korean women add or take away steps as needed, depending on the way their skin feels and looks on any given day. And, many steps can be reserved for those days when you just want a little extra pampering. Here’s your complete guide to establishing a Korean skincare routine, step-by-step! Steps One and Two: The Double Cleanse If you follow recent beauty trends, you’ve probably… Read More

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How to make the perfect coffee at home

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Updated: 16/11/2022

We’re inside more than we’re used to, we’re doing less than we’re used to and we’re eating and drinking more than we should. No judgement here! As you reach for coffee #11 of the morning, take heed; you might be making it wrong. We spoke with John Kozsik, the Lavazza Australia national training manager about how to go about making your at-home brew, sans barista, as best as it can be. A good cup of coffee has the power to shape your day – and with many now unable to lean on their favourite baristas for their go-to pick-me-up, finding that motivation to kick-start the morning can be challenging. Whether you prefer a cappuccino or latte, flat white, espresso or long black, there is nothing better than the aroma and taste of a fresh cup of coffee. To help bring coffee rituals back into households, we sat down with Lavazza’s coffee aficionado and National Training Manager, John Kozsik, to get his top three tips on how to make the perfect cup, in the comfort of your own home. 1. Buy a quality product There are simple ways to identify quality coffee – and a good place to start is with packaging. Good quality packaging ensures your coffee will stay fresh for longer. Look for non-transparent packaging with foil on the inside and make sure it has a one-way breathing valve on it. Coffee releases CO2 after it’s roasted, so a one-way valve is important, because it allows the CO2 to escape, but does not allow… Read More

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Five ways to get around safely while you’re traveling in NYC

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Updated: 21/04/2020

There is no shortage of things to do and see in New York City. The trouble is, it’s a huge city, and seeing and doing it all can be difficult when you find yourself on one side of the city with tickets to a show or an event on the other side of the city. Renting a car isn’t the best way to get around a congested place like NYC. Not to mention, it can be a nightmare to try and navigate the city when you don’t really know where you’re going. There are better, safer ways for you to get around while you’re traveling in New York City. Rent a bike The bad news is that traffic injuries in the city have steadily climbed since 2014, with over a dozen cyclist fatalities in 2019. That may make you think that biking in the city is unsafe, but that’s not necessarily the case. NYC is working hard to reduce fatalities by implementing initiatives for decreasing traffic-related deaths. Not to mention, there are many things you can do to ensure you’re safe while you’re coasting around the city on a bike. They include: Stay visible by wearing bright colors, using lights, and reflective accessories. Communicate your actions using hand signals. Wear a well-fitting helmet. Use bike lanes, when available. Ride as if you were part of traffic, which means heeding stop lights and signs. Take the subway If riding makes you nervous, or you have quite a distance to traverse, you may want to consider taking… Read More

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Dare to dream: See the best of European art from your couch

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Updated: 16/11/2022

With lockdown in full force in most countries, getting your artistic rocks off is pretty limited to Netflix documentaries, doodling in your sketchbook or perusing the finest world’s collections from your living room. Thankfully, most of the world’s museums and galleries have taken to the lockdown with flair, digitising their collections for your own enjoyment in your undies. Le musée du Louvre, Paris We begin our online travels in the City of Light! Even if Paris has lost its status as the most visited city in the world in recent years, its museums remain immensely popular. The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art and antiques museum, holding world famous pieces such as the Mona Lisa or the Victory of Samothrace, and is actually the most popular museum in Europe on Instagram, exceeding 4 million posts! louvre.fr State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg Next up, we fly east over Europe and land in St. Petersburg, the imperial capital of Russia for nearly two centuries, which is also home to the largest museum in the world in terms of exhibits. The State Hermitage collection comprises more than three million works of art and artefacts of world culture, all of which can be viewed virtually on their extensive online platform. hermitagemuseum.org British Museum, London London is a cultural hub just waiting to be explored, and what better way to dive into history than by using the resources on offer at the British Museum. Older than the United States itself, this museum contains one of the most important collections… Read More

Category: ART, FEATURES, LIFESTYLE

Catch up on your reading list this Covid-19 lockdown with Readly

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Updated: 16/11/2022

We’re all spending a lot more time at home with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, so – though we’re three weeks of lockdown on – it’s kind of good to remember the world exists outside of Netflix. Think: reading! Magazines across might be going through a rough time but they live on, just in another form. And Readly is where to get them all. A cheap subscription service on your app, phone browser or desktop, it brings the best of all magazines from across the world to your screen. With over 5,000 magazines all accessible on your phone, tablets and laptops in more than 35 categories, there’s enough choice to keep you going. They’ve done the hard work and found 15 reasons why reading mags isn’t a thing of the past and a brilliant way to fill the time during lockdown… Stay healthy and fit  Get training tips for workouts, exercise and sports you can do at home from fitness magazines Find clarity and improve your wellbeing with a new routine such as daily meditation or yoga found in wellness magazines Keep the kids engaged and entertained Harness your kid’s interests and get them exploring dinosaurs, space, planes and more – with a multitude of science based magazines to delve into  Looking for a little light relief – comics will be sure to keep the kids entertained  Organise your household  Get motivated to declutter your home with tips from home & interior magazines Do an inventory of your garage, garden shed or basement. Maybe it’s time to start… Read More

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Recipe: Baileys Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

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Posted: 12/04/2020

Ingredients: 100ml milk 100ml Baileys Chocolat Luxe 6g dried yeast 1 tsp sugar 420g bread flour 30g cocoa powder 100g cold butter, cut into small cubes 1/2 tsp salt 45g sugar 2 eggs 150g milk chocolate chips 4 tbsp plain flour 3 tbsp Baileys Original Sugar syrup, to glaze Method: Heat the oven to 200C/400C. Add the milk and Baileys Chocolat Luxe to a jug and heat in the microwave for 1 min. Leave to cool to blood temperature, then add the yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar and stir to combine. Leave the yeast to bloom for 5 mins. Add the flour, cocoa, salt and butter to a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture has the texture of fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, then make a well in the middle and add the 2 eggs and the milky yeast mixture. Bring the mixture together into a soft dough, then turn out onto a floured work surface and knead for 10 mins until the dough is smooth and stretchy. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover in cling film and leave to proof somewhere warm for a couple of hours, or until the dough has doubled in size. Tip the dough out onto a floured surface and spread out into a rectangle. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and knead again so that they are evenly dispersed. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, shape into buns, place on a lined tray and cover with cling film until doubled in… Read More

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Covid got you (locked) down? Why not remodel the house?

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Nothing says ‘fresh start’ quite like a spring clean. And though it’s only spring on one side of the world, it’s worth taking-on the challenge and throwing open the doors as you play with some of your own interior handiwork. Here are the best books this season to get you there. Still: The Slow Homeby Natalie Walton Still invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement: Living Sustainable. Local. Organic. And Whole. Our homes are ideally placed to support and promote this philosophy, through everything from the materials we source in construction to how we fit-out and furnish them. The choices we make don’t have to be at the expense of creating a space that feels warm and welcoming, though. Instead, it can actually make us feel better about how and where we live.  A Scented Lifeby Pat Princi-Jones A Scented Life is a journey into the senses, bringing this ancient practice into today’s world. Aromatherapy expert Pat Princi-Jones details what different essential oils can do for you and demonstrates the many ways to mix and apply oils in your daily life for maximum long-term benefits. The healing properties of essential oils can relieve headaches, muscular pain, and cold and flu symptoms. A few drops in your skincare regime can increase hydration, treat acne and regenerate damaged skin. What’s more, essential oils can shift your mood, improve your sleep patterns and lower feelings of anxiety to make you feel restored, relaxed and renewed. Simply Living Wellby Julia Watkins Simply Living Well is a beautiful and timely… Read More

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Learn to draw during COVID-19 lockdown with the National Gallery of Victoria

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Updated: 16/11/2022

With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic taking over the world, we’re in this for the long haul. So, why not learn to draw? Chances are you haven’t since high school, so, with plenty of time ahead of you and nothing but still life objects to focus on right in front of you, join some leading Australian artists in relearning how, all in collaboration with Melbourne’s greatest gallery, the NGV. They’re launching a new four-part virtual series for the Drop-by Drawing program, putting pencils back into the hands of many. At a safe distance. This virtual iteration of the program invites audiences to watch a video tutorial of a Drop-by Drawing class, which features tips and tricks on how to draw from some of Victoria’s most engaging contemporary artists. It features Victorian artists Minna Gilligan, Lily Mae Martin and Kenny Pittock giving a step-by-step guide on how to draw, whilst taking inspiration from some of their favourite artworks in the NGV Collection.  It all comes in three parts, the first of which starts this weekend! Here’s a run-down… PART ONE: PRESENTED BY LILY MAE MARTIN ON NGV CHANNEL SUNDAY 5 APRIL The first virtual drawing class hosted by Lily Mae Martin, takes viewers into the NGV’s 19th Century European Paintings Gallerywhere she takes inspiration from the life-size marble sculpture Musidora, 1878 by Marshall Wood. Musidora was a mythological ancient Greek goddess, who inspired all forms of literature and the arts and is the striking centrepiece of the gallery. Martin encourages at-home participants to focus on simple drawing exercises, including observational drawing and mark making,… Read More

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4 things to know when planning your trip to Japan

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Posted: 23/03/2020

For many tourists, Japan is one of those countries they have to visit at least once in their lifetime. If you are planning your trip to this amazing country, then it is going to be the trip you will remember for the rest of your life. Many people think that traveling to Japan is very expensive, while in reality, it is much cheaper than visiting Western Europe, North America, and parts of Oceania. Some people also believe that Japan is difficult to get around and communicate. In reality, Japan is one of the easiest countries to get around all thanks to its incredible train networks that connect one city to the other. However, still, there are a lot of things you need to know before you plan your trip. What are they? Let’s find out. Visa requirements Of course, like most countries, you need a visa and passport to enter the country unless you are traveling from the visa-exempt country. It is essential to know that the Japanese government offers different visas for different purposes and lengths of time. Citizens from over 68 countries can travel to japan visa-free for tourism or business purposes while nationals from the rest of the countries would require to apply for a visa. In fact, Japan is soon introducing an eVisa in 2020, which is to simplify the application process for tourists or travelers. If you want more information on how to obtain Japanese e-Visa, then be sure to check out this website https://www.japan-visa.net/. People wear surgical masks Once… Read More

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