Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i Better Homes and Gardens Australia

There’s just something so blissful about curling up under a blanket to cocoon. Mind you, winter isn’t just about sitting around, it’s also a call to action. For green thumbs, there are four key jobs to complete before your garden starts its hibernation (page 80). Then, while it sleeps, you can make your own compost (page 76), embrace beautiful begonias (page 52) or make a mini garden in a dish (page 64). Of course, it’s not really winter without classic comfort food, and our recipes will warm up even the coldest of nights, from the melt-in-the-mouth pies on our cover (page 12) to Fast Ed’s hearty casserole with cobbler, and pina colada pud (page 24). Yum! Elsewhere, if you’re keen to renovate or decorate, now is the time. You can…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Recipe on page 32 Recipe on page 32 ED HALMAGYI Join me as I show you how to give your meals and desserts a seasonal makeover on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. Recipe on page 32 Recipe on page 34 SOY AND MUSHROOM BEEF RAGU WITH WHIPPED BRIE Preparation time 20 mins plus 1 hour chilling Cooking time 3 hours Serves 4-6 700g chuck beef, diced½ cup Kikkoman soy sauce250g bu.on mushrooms¼ cup extra virgin olive oil4 eschalots, very finely diced2 sticks celery, very finely diced6 cloves garlic, minced4 dried bay leaves, ground1 tsp fennel seedsFreshly ground black pepper, to season2 Tbsp tomato paste1L beef stock400g…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Old roses capture the essence of yesteryear and none more so than those at the colonial homestead of Noojee Lea at Canowindra in western NSW. Here, the old roses mostly flower only in early summer, but they put on a magnificent display and have wonderfully intense fragrances. They are also generally extremely tough – helpful in this region’s rugged climate – and easy to look after, which is a good thing considering the sheer volume of the bushes at Noojee Lea. BLOOMS ON SHOW Roses feature along the grand front entrance that opens to an avenue of London plane trees – always a harbinger of beautiful things ahead. They are bountiful, beautiful sentries at the front door. They are guardians over the vegie plots…

SEASON SPECIALS Have a blazing start to winter. PLANT NOW In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions. FLOWERS ALL ZONES Ageratum, cineraria, cornflower, geranium, impatiens, pansy, poppy, primula and salvia. ZONES 1-3 Aster, chrysanthemum cosmos, dahlia, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, portulaca and zinnia. ZONES 4-6 Alyssum, begonia, erigeron, foxglove, gazania, nemesia (le ) and polyanthus. VEGETABLES ALL ZONES Asparagus, broad beans, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, leek, leftuce, onion, spinach and turnip. ZONES 1-3 Artichoke (globe & Jerusalem), beans, beetroot, capsicum, cucumber, garlic, potato, pumpkin, radish, sweetcorn, tomato and zucchini. ZONES 4-6 Peas and snow peas. Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just…

there’s no need to lament the arrival of the cooler seasons, for there’s something special about being able to hunker down inside, cocooned in warmth, as the temperatures drop outside. This collection of ideas will help make your home feel snug, comfy and inviting throughout autumn and winter. Your colour and material choices matter, whether it’s a sheepskin rug to curl your chilly toes in, illuminating the night with atmospheric lamps or creating a welcoming gathering spot (with or without a roaring fire) with tactile fabrics and plush upholstery. The beauty is that while they turn your spaces into a cosy refuge from the outside world, you can easily swap these accents out when the weather warms back up. MOSS GREENS AND EARTH TONES ARE SET TO WARM YOUR INTERIORS…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Doing the laundry can be a pleasure rather than a chore. Really! Imagine if you had a place to wash and iron that was light and bright. A streamlined work space with lots of storage and bags of style. Well you can – and it won’t cost the earth. Take your cue from this room and keep the plumbing and flooring but upgrade everything else – windows, walls, doors, cabinetry and appliances – and add a few DIY bespoke features. The focus is on clean lines and calm colours, with decorative touches for a laundry as practical as it is lovely. So inspiring! EASY STEPS TO YOUR WINDOW SHELF Turn a window with an ugly outlook into a thing of beauty by making a…

Instructions on page 174 Pets feel those winter chills just as much as their owners! So keep your little mates cosy and warm with a colourful crocheted bed, or ready for all kinds of weather in a knitted hoodie or striped cowl. In a range of sizes from Extra Small to Extra Extra Large, these washable knits are not only practical, they’re quite simply adorable, too. Instructions on page 178 Instructions on page 176 “AW COME ON I REALLY NEED A HANDKNIT!” PET BED Skill level Easy crochet Finished size 45 across x 20Hcm Gather your supplies Panda Magnum 8ply 100g 1 ball Colour 1 (C1) shade 1067 (Flamingo), 2 balls Colour 2 (C2) shade 1088 (Amber), 2 balls Colour 3 (C3) shade 2042 (Liberty Blue), 1 ball Colour 4…

FALL A PART BEEF PIES Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 2¾ hours Makes 6 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ cup plain flourSeasalt flakes, to season and sprinkle¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra, to season1kg beef chuck steak, cut into4cm pieces2 large brown onions, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp thyme leaves, plus extra sprigs, to serve1 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 cup red wine2 cups beef stock¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper3 sheets puff pastry, thawed1 freerange egg yolk, lightly beaten1 Tbsp milkTomato chutney, to serve STEP 1 Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan on high. Season flour with salt and pepper, then toss beef in flour to coat. Shake off excess flour and cook beef, in batches, until browned,…

Recipe on page 38 SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Recipes on page 38 KAREN MARTINI Join me as I take you on a recipe road trip on BHG TV on Fridays, 30 April and 7 May at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. OLIVE AND ROSEMARY LAMB WITH CHARRED POTATOES Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 30 mins Serves 4 4 large Dutch cream or desiree potatoes, washed, skin on4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked4 fresh bay leaves2 tsp black peppercornsSea-salt flakes, to taste1 clove garlic, roughly chopped150g green and kalamata olives, pittedZest of½ lemon180ml extra virgin olive oilFreshly ground black pepper, to season4 lamb backstrapsBaby cos lettuce leaves, to serve¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves torn,…

SLICE STAR Ditch the delivery and DIY your pizza at home in a fraction of the time! The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo benchtop oven, $1249, by Breville lets you serve up delicious woodfirestyle pizza straight from your kitchen bench. Belissimo! Visit harveynorman.com.au. STACK’EM Forget toast on Mother’s Day – spoil Mum with waffles instead. The upright design of Sunbeam’s Shade Select Waffle Maker, $129, keeps them crispy outside and fluffy inside. Yum! Visit sunbeam.com.au. Aussie faves Grown in North Queensland, then dehydrated and packed on the farm, Mareeba Orchards’ dried fruit is 100% Aussie made. With banana, dragon fruit, pineapple and red papaya, the range is delicious for snacking or adding to your cooking! Visit mareebaorchards.com. Brilliant brew Cafequality coffee at home has never been so simple! The DeLonghi PrimaDonna Soul…

Don’t curb your gardening enthusiasm just because it’s cold out. Make one of these delightful dish gardens instead. By using big saucers or wide, shallow bowls, you can create miniature landscapes that will keep you fascinated all winter long. Tradescantia needs a regular trim. It can become an environmental weed, so put cuts in a black plastic bag before placing in your regular rubbish. You can choose any theme you like for a dish garden, from alpine to coastal, just avoid combining plants with different food, water and light needs. TO DRAIN … Most saucers or bowls don’t have drainage holes, which means the potting mix can become waterlogged, causing plant roots to rot. Make your own drainage holes With a 3040cm circumference dish, you’ll need about three evenly spaced…

The shadows are getting longer as the sun sits lower in the sky, and the growing is slowing as your garden gets ready for its annual nap. But a few things need doing first to make sure its slumber is undisturbed, and it wakes up bright as a button come spring. MELISSA KING Join me as I show you how to keep your garden thriving on BHG TV on Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more garden tips and tricks. 1. WINTER COLOUR Now is the time to plant mid-winter flowering bulbs in pots, such as crocus, Iris reticulata and anemone poppies. Or you can bring instant cheer with pretty pansies. Flowering now in beds or pots are Argyranthemum Federation…

1 PREP AND SET OUT Apply a tile primer to the surface to be tiled. This will help the adhesive stick. Set out the position of the tiles so you don’t end up with narrow cuts in corners or around the windows. 2 APPLY THE ADHESIVE A ready-mixed adhesive takes the hassle out of getting the consistency of the adhesive right. Apply adhesive to the tile backs, using a notched spreader to give even coverage on the tile. The notches give you wriggle room to align all the tiles once on the wall. 3 FIX THE TILES Press tiles firmly onto wall. Use plastic tile spacers to create even gaps between tiles and benchtop below. As you go, use a straightedge to ensure all tiles are flat and edges are…

Fans of slow stitching will be utterly delighted by this divine pansy wreath and hollyhock cushion kit. Prettily patterned Liberty prints are used for the flowers, and reclaimed textiles for the background and leaves, while simple embroidery and handdyed thread help make an art form out of imperfection – raw edges and all. A project for all! KIT INCLUSIONS • 2 Latvian linen cushion covers (50 x 50cm) with concealed zip • Selection of reclaimed textile pieces in neutrals • 6 Liberty fabrics (assorted designs), each 9 x 11 inches • 3 skeins of hand-dyed Co. age Garden Threads in Aeonium, Anastasia and Ivy • BOHIN No.22 chenille needle • Instruction booklet NOTE Kit contains a selection of reclaimed textile pieces and Liberty prints sufficient to complete both designs. Reclaimed…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Double-hung timber sash windows are a real blast from the past. They work using weights hidden on the sides of the window that counterbalance the weight of the sash. The two are connected using sash cords, but these don’t last forever and eventually break. Luckily, replacing them is a fairly simple task, and your windows can quickly be returned to their former glory. EASY STEPS TO WINDOW REPAIRS Gather your supplies • Sash cords to match existing (8mm is a common size) You’ll also need Utility knife; paint scraper; chisel; pincers; 30mm screws; pliers; machine oil; string; drill; 40mm nails; hammer; putty; gap filler; paintbrush; undercoat; paint to match window Here’s how STEP 1 Using a sharp utility knife, cut the paint between stop…

BETTER TIP The best advice for using a punch needle is to hold it in the same way as you would a pencil. “Practice makes perfect! Achieve a variety of punched looks with just a few easy techniques” GET A FEEL FOR IT Before you launch into a complicated project, practise your punching techniques on smaller pieces that make for a strong display en masse! With monk’s cloth taut in a hoop, make long tufts, tassels or loops by holding the yarn loop while you pull out the needle. For a sleek low pile (like the beige and yellow punching on the far right hoop), punch from the right side of the cloth instead of the wrong side. Try creating tufting by trimming loops once your piece is completed. If…

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Recipe on page 20 Recipe on page 20 Recipe on page 20 Recipe on page 22 BEEF AND MUSHROOM PIES Preparation time 30 mins Cooking time 50 mins Makes 8 8 large slices white bread100g unsalted butter, melted3 cloves garlic, crushed2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped300g bu€on mushrooms, sliced500g beef mince1¼ Tbsp plain flour2 Tbsp tomato paste1¼ cups beef stock½ cup sour creamSea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season400g small new potatoes1 small sweet potato STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C conventional). Grease 8 holes of two 6-hole jumbo muffin pans. Trim crusts from bread slices. Roll bread out with a rolling pin until flattened. STEP 2 Mix bu.er, garlic and parsley in a small bowl. Brush…

Recipe on page 44 Recipe on page 44 Recipe on page 44 MADELEINES ARE A CLEVER WAY TO REINTERPRET CLASSIC DESSERTS IN BITE SIZED FORM CLASSIC MADELEINES Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time 20 mins Makes 18 2 free-range eggs¾ cup caster sugar1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind1 tsp vanilla extract⅔cup plain flour½ tsp baking powder100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled1½ cups pure icing sugar, plus extra to serve1½ Tbsp lemon juiceFinely chopped pistachios, to serve STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C conventional). Place a 9-hole silicone madeleine pan on an oven tray. STEP 2 Beat eggs, sugar, lemon rind and vanilla in the small bowl of an electric mixer for 5 minutes, or until thick and creamy. STEP 3 Sitt flour and baking powder twice, then fold into…

Get the best of both worlds – foliage that dazzles and flowers that enchant. Whatever you need, there’s room for a begonia, be it a sinuous, statuesque cane begonia or a mass of little waxy wonders that turn your beds into blazes of colour. Or, pick between the showy tuberous or elatior hybrids that rival roses for floral flourish. Then there’s the rex with mosaics of intricately patterned and coloured leaves. Indoors or out, these tropical or subtropical treasures have been bred to suit any environment. Here’s how to pick the ones for you. TUBEROUS The large eye-catching single, double and often ruffled petals make these the triumph of the flowering begonias. The plants stand upright or trail, so add flair to the front of your border, or make a…

That path along the side of your home serves its purpose by taking you from A to B – perhaps from the kitchen to the fuse box or bins. There can be up to 40sqm of pavers and a bit of dirt on the side here, but not much else. Wasted space! So turn it into a destination where you can stop, take time out from life’s hassles, be alone with your thoughts and even create a private book nook if there’s room. Then look around at other unused spaces and see what you can reclaim! EASY STEPS TO LAYING YOUR GARDEN PATH Gather your supplies • 400 x 400mm Euro Stone concrete pavers• Plants• Mulch• River pebbles• Garden lighting You’ll also need Shovel; stringline; tape measure; wheelbarrow; brickie’s sand;…

You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle. Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA and NT, deduct half an hour. For WA, deduct two hours. During.Daylight Saving Time, add 1hour. How to use the calendar Best days Second-best days On these days, thin out seed boxes, sow all types of seeds and plant seedlings that produce their crop above the ground. These include all varieties of peas, beans, corn, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprout, eggplant, lettuce, celery, silverbeet, spinach, endive, Chinese cabbage, tomato, cucumber, asparagus crowns, artichoke, marrow, pumpkin, capsicum, melon, zucchini, chicory, sprouts, rhubarb, all herbs (except garlic) and all agricultural…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Turn a bare corner of your living room into a stylish storage and display area by building a set of shelves using towering trees as inspiration. And what better way to decorate your tree shelves than with an outstanding array of indoor plants? You can customise the contemporary design even further by recycling a few old pairs of jeans to make unique covers for your planter pots. Now that’s crafty! EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR SHELVES Gather your supplies • 1200 x 2400 x 19mm plywood (2) • 9mm x 1.2m pine dowel Components • Uprights 1920 x 450mm (approx.) plywood (4) • Rails 300 x 60mm plywood (10) • Shelves 1100 x 300mm plywood (5) • Dowels 60mm pine (20) You’ll also need…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 Aliving room with good bones but tired decor is a prime candidate for a makeover. But you don’t need high ceilings and period detail to get the look of this inviting space. Youw can create it with paint work, a ‘fake’ fireplace, elegant DIY glass shelving and seriously savvy styling. Light green walls with fresh white features and trim form the basis for both the transformation and the colour palette, which also includes pink, blue and black. Swap clunky and chunky furniture for leggy, curvy tables and chairs, and go for a shapely sofa and large area rug in a neutral tone. The result is an oasis of calm with oodles of charm. EASY STEPS TO YOUR FIREPLACE Reclaim your fireplace by installing an…

YOU’RE THE BEST Whether it’s a special occasion or ‘just because’, awards are fun to make, give and receive. A plethora of polka dot, striped and other patterned paper baking cases to choose from promotes creativity. Gather your supplies • Assorted regular-size and mini paper cases • Scissors • Adhesive mounting squares • Cardstock in assorted colours • Marker pen STEP 1 Choose 4-5 paper cases and flatten them. Trim edges as needed to make graduated sizes for layering. Use scissors to cut desired edgings such as zigzags or scallops. Nest cases, then join them using adhesive squares. Cut a circle from cardstock to fit in the centre of the top case and attach it to the centre using an adhesive square. Cut strips for ribbon tails from a case.…

CHAIN STITCH (CH ST) SLIP STITCH (SL ST) DOUBLE CROCHET (DC) TURNING AND WORKING SHORT ROWS Turning part way through a row is used to make one side of the work longer than another. If the last stitch was knitted, take the yarn under the needle to the front of the work as for purling (if the last stitch was purled, take yarn to the back as for knitting). Slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle to the right-hand needle (this is the first stitch not being worked). Take the yarn back to its original position. Slip the stitch back onto the left-hand needle. The unworked stitch now has the yarn wrapped around it – this is what prevents a hole. Turn the work and continue the next row…

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