This slow-cooked citrus duck recipe draws inspiration from the classic French dish, duck à l’orange, celebrated for its refined blend of citrus flavours. By introducing the distinct aroma and flavour profile of Chinese five spice, this dish beautifully combines two different culinary traditions. The result is a satisfying meal where the duck stays exceptionally moist […]

Slow-roast spiced pumpkin alone is a great side, but then dressed up it becomes a quick, easy winner that punches way above its weight. Za’atar and sumac are now available at most supermarkets and will make the difference if you can find them. This recipe is featured in Eat Well Magazine 61    

There are multiple ways to slow cook pork, but the shoulder cut in particular needs to be done lower and slower to achieve maximum succulence. It feeds the masses, is good value for money and results in high satisfaction levels. Leftovers provide excellent downstream meal options from brunch to broth. I prefer to make it […]

This comforting Red lentil, Kale & Carrot dal is a powerhouse of nourishing ingredients. Red lentils provide plant-based protein and fibre, supporting steady energy and healthy digestion. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, including lycopene, which helps reduce inflammation and protect cells. Kale delivers phytonutrients such as glucosinolates and carotenoids, which support detoxification, and offers antioxidant […]

This recipe draws inspiration from the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean, offering a fulfi lling and nourishing meal. Squid is a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in two distinct ways to achieve a tender result. Cooking it quickly over high heat ensures it remains soft and delicate, while a slowcooking method also produces the […]

What’s not top of mind for many people is that a number of familiar daily struggles are classic signs of iron deficiency. Persistent fatigue, restless sleep, anxious moods, palpitations, brain fog, heavy periods, hair loss, joint aches and mood swings — which we tend to normalise as just part of being human in the modern […]

Of the world’s environmental challenges, one of the most urgent is deforestation. It does not receive as much attention as it deserves and rarely makes the news headlines. Since peaking in the 1980s, its incidence has fallen, but it still affects about 10 million hectares of land per year. It also represents somewhere between 12 […]

Fitness is so universally recognised as a desirable trait that the word “fit” has become a slang term meaning “attractive”. And yet … according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 66 per cent of adults over age 18 are either overweight or obese. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures from 2023 regarding physical […]

Like many people, I spend a lot of time online. And by online, I mean scrolling on social media. Platforms that used to feel very personal, filled with the lives of my close friends and people I knew, now seem dominated by reels of people I’ve never met, showing me how wonderful their lives are. […]

Wellbeing reader Mikhailla Fitzgerald always considered herself the lucky one. Then, at 23, she lost her three-day-old son to Group B Strep. Here she reflects on how grief and pain can coexist with luck, purpose and a beautiful life. I’d always considered myself the lucky one. In life, I had been somewhat privileged through the […]

WellBeing’s editor Kate discovers what happens when design meets data, testing out the new Peloton Tread for the ultimate at-home workout. Here in Australia, we are lucky to access stunning beaches, coastal pools, cooling watering holes, bush tracks and bike trails, so convincing Australians to train indoors can be next to impossible. However, the Peloton’s […]

For nearly 25 years, AmaWaterways has been redefining the art of river cruising: pioneering double-width ships, introducing pickleball courts and bringing yoga to the Sun Deck. It’s river travel at its most considered and contemporary. Is it time for your next getaway? Somewhere past Austria’s Melk, the Danube bends and the vineyards start climbing the […]