Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2022 i Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Just take our sticky date delight on the cover (page 24), which gets extra crunch with ginger spiced nuts and yummy Caramilk. It’s so wickedly good, everyone will want seconds. But that’s just the start of your cold-weather cooking, from tasty autumn bakes (page 14) to a corn and chorizo soup ideal for weeknights (page 37). Add in Fast Ed’s olive-spiked lamb (page 33) and you’re set for a season of indulgence. Luckily you can work it all off in your garden – big or small – with plenty to grow and DIY, from planting dazzling dahlias (page 84) and magic maples (page 96) to giving your balcony sky-high style (page 110) or making over your outdoor space, be it a deck (page 154) or courtyard (page 120). Prefer to…

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. “IF YOU LOVE A GOOD PANCAKE STACK ON THE WEEKEND, THIS IS YOUR NEW FAVE RECIPE” “YOUR KIDS HAVE NEVER HAD HOT DOGS QUITE LIKE THESE AT A SPORTS GAME OR SCHOOL FETE. ENJOY THE RAVE REVIEWS!” HALF-TIME ORANGE BARS Preparation time 15 mins plus 15 mins resting Cooking time 1½ hours Makes 12 1kg carrots, peeled and chopped1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil½ tsp fine sea-salt flakesJuice and zest of 4 oranges400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed4 free-range eggs1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground nutmeg¾ cup coconut…

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If you’re looking for inspiration for your garden, think big and visit the rambling estate of Windyridge at Mt Wilson, west of Sydney. Here, the natural beauty gently rolls down across 2ha of lawns, where cool-climate shrubs, trees and the Australian bush are integrated to create a series of rooms that are seemingly without walls. Every bit of this garden will stimulate your plans to turn your patch – big or small – into paradise! 11 DESIGN TIPS Plantings at Windyridge take into account the aspect of the garden – there are always places of shade and all-day sun – and the sloping land. It’s a place where design tricks are entirely and perfectly natural. 1 POWER OF PINK When greenery dominates, give it a vibrant run for its money with…

Many flowering shrubs love it when you wander about with snips ready to give them a trim, as picking off the loveliest of flowers or buds to take indoors encourages them to grow more of their pretties. Passionate gardener and flower lover Natasha Morgan (natashamorgan.com.au) is a landscape architect, so she knows how structure and design come together in a flowering garden. Here are her tips on what you can sow, grow and crop to create amazing arrangements. EASY STEPS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT An arrangement of fresh cut flowers can transform a room, amplify a welcome or put a seal on an event you want to remember forever. Here’s how to create floral art! For you to note For maximum impact, choose your flowers to contrast with your…

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Even the most well-maintained deck will inevitably start to show its age, but even more importantly, materials start to break down, making it dangerous. But you don’t have to do a major reno to bring it back up to scratch. Simply replace all rotten boards, repair the balustrade, then refresh it by staining the deck and painting the timbers in a modern colour. A built-in planter and bench seat completes your outdoor transformation. EASY STEPS TO NEW STAIRS A set of steps on its last legs isn’t an issue you can ignore. But a stair kit takes care of the hard part so you can just assemble and install to give safe access to your garden from your deck. Here’s how STEP 1 Unscrew, remove and discard existing gate and…

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Kym and Brock Wilke know all about hope – what it’s like to live without it and what a blessing it is to have it restored. The caring couple are parents to – from oldest to youngest – Emma, Zoe, Sam and Isabelle. Theirs is a tribe tightly knitted by love, but with a background coloured by desperation. Daughter Zoe, now 7, has autism spectrum disorder Level 3, an intellectual disability, development delays and a chromosomal deletion disorder. Non-verbal, she is also profoundly deaf in both ears, has no sense of danger and is a literal runner, meaning someone has to watch her at all times when they venture out. Not surprisingly, this meant life in years gone by revolved around her high-care needs, with even the most regular activities…

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SALTED MAPLE, PECAN AND POACHED PEAR CAKE Preparation time 45 mins Cooking time 1 hour Serves 12-14 350g unsalted butter,softened1½ cups raw caster sugar6 free-range eggs2 tsp vanilla bean paste2⅓ cups self-raising flour1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp ground ginger¼ tsp grated nutmeg¼ tsp fine sea-salt flakes150g pecans, roughly chopped,plus extra whole pecans, to serve POACHED PEARS 5 small pears, peeled, halvedand cored¼ cup caster sugar1 cup apple cider1 stick cinnamon 4 whole cloves1 bay leaf SALTED MAPLE CARAMEL 100g salted butter, cut into cubes100ml thickened cream100ml maple syrup½ tsp sea-salt flakes MASCARPONE CREAM 500g mascarpone300ml thickened cream¼ cup pure icing sugar2 tsp vanilla bean paste STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional). Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper. STEP 2 In a stand…

CORN AND CHORIZO SOUP Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 25 mins Serves 4 3 corn cobs1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ medium onion, finely choppedSea-salt flakes and freshly groundblack pepper, to season2 tsp thyme leaves, plus extrasprigs, to serve2 cloves garlic, crushed5 cups low-salt chicken stock2 cups water1 bay leaf2 zucchini, roughly chopped1 cured chorizo sausage,roughly chopped STEP 1 Remove husks and silks from corn and rinse. Cut kernels from cobs and reserve cobs. STEP 2 In a 4 litre heavy-based frying pan, heat oil over medium. Cook onion for 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Season. Stir in thyme leaves and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken stock, water, bay leaf and reserved corn cobs. STEP 3 Bring mixture to…

THE ANZAC BISCUIT PART OF HISTORY Baked into our culture for more than a century, Anzac bickies were said to have been sent to soldiers during WWI and, since the 1920s, have been baked to commemorate Anzac Day. CLASSIC ANZAC BISCUITS Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 40 mins Makes 28 1¼ cups plain flour1 cup rolled oats1 cup desiccated coconut¾ cup caster sugar¼ cup brown sugar125g unsalted butter, chopped2 Tbsp golden syrup2 Tbsp hot water1 tsp bicarbonate of soda STEP 1 Preheat oven to 150°C fan-forced (170°C conventional). Line 4 oven trays with baking paper. Combine flour, oats, coconut and sugars in a large bowl. STEP 2 Put butter, golden syrup and hot water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until butter has melted. Stir bicarb…

TRANSFORM PINE CUPBOARDS Elevate inexpensive pine units by painting, wall mounting and adding smart leather pulls. Use as a run along a dining room wall or hallway. Unfinished Ivar cabinets, $119 each; Osternas leather handles 153mm, $19/2 pack, ikea.com.au. GIVE IT A TWIST As an alternative to wall-hung units, attach hairpin legs to create a standalone sideboard. PAINT INSIDE SHELVING NOOKS Create a striking display by stacking together inexpensive bookcases and painting the inside recesses to create a dramatic backdrop for everyday objects. Opt for a sophisticated scheme of white, darkest charcoal and tan hues. PS, make sure the bookcases are securely attached to each other and the wall. GIVE IT A TWIST Swap the paint for wallpaper to match your decorative scheme. UPDATE A SIMPLE PLINTH WITH FILM Cover…

It here’s room in any garden for a Japanese maple. They’re graceful and elegant, yet once established require little effort, apart from being looked at. Plus, they’re trees for all seasons – from winter, when the signature twisted branches are on show, to the flush of green spring leaves that often change to a summer showcase of green, red, burgundy, pink or even white, then change again in autumn to their glorious oranges and yellows. You can have a large weeping shade tree in your summer lawn, or plant in pots for your terrace, balcony or courtyard. Check out the Japanese maples at Gory’u Japanese Gardens for inspiration. “MAPLES ARE BEAUTIFULLY ELEGANT YET FUSS-FREE” HOW TO GROW MAPLES Soil Well-drained. CLIMATE Cool. ASPECT Morning sun or part shade. Protect from…

A partment living can be modern, exciting and at the centre of everything. But when you move in, your open area is a stark concrete or tiled floor, so creating a captivating garden can be a challenge. Especially when you have to start from scratch because the previous occupiers took everything with them. But a bit of greenery goes a long way to making the air you breathe up there so much better. SPACE INVADERS Creating a balcony garden often means that plants serve as the finishing touch after you’ve introduced soft-textured furniture to counter the harsh floors and walls. With no lawns, garden beds and space, you need a different mindset. Tips to make the most of your space and shape • A balcony is an outside room attached…

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 Cineraria, delphinium, pansy, poppy, primula, statice, stock, sweet pea (top left) and viola. ZONES 1-3 Aquilegia, calendula, erigeron, helichrysum (bottom left), hollyhock, nemesia, nigella and petunia. ZONES 4-6 Alyssum, lobelia, penstemon, phlox, snapdragon and wallflower. VEGETABLES ALL ZONES Broad beans (top left), broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, leek, lettuce, onion, peas and spinach. ZONES 1-3 Artichoke (Jerusalem, globe), beans, beetroot, capsicum, celery, cucumber, garlic (bottom left), parsley, potato, sweet corn, tomato and zucchini. ZONES 4-6 Asparagus (crowns) and parsnip. “Flowers always make people better, happier… they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind”LUTHER…

MAY 2022 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 1 hour. 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…

Being attuned to your body’s needs, inside and out, is what feeling great is all about. And with your skin, it starts with giving it a daily dose of TLC to keep it nourished, happy and healthy. ON THE SURFACE Your skin has a protective film called the acid mantle, which is acidic by nature with a pH of about 5.5. Its main job is to keep moisture in and repel harmful substances such as pollution and bacteria. Neglect and harsh alkaline products compromise this barrier, and can lead to irritation, redness, dehydration and flakiness. To be skin-friendly, ditch any product that makes skin feel tight, dry or inflamed. ESSENTIAL CARE If you think moisturisers aren’t necessary, you’re absolutely in the wrong. Yes, the skin on your body is thicker…

EASY STEPS TO YOUR WORKBENCH If you need a place for your hobbies in a multipurpose space, an island bench you can move around is the ideal solution. Built of pine with a beech top and decorative trim, it’s a charming piece you wheel out of the way. Here’s how STEP 1 Lay beech tabletop on bench and sit side rails and cross rails on top. Spread glue on end of outside cross rails and butt into side rails flush with ends. Predrill through side rails into cross rails using countersinking drill bit and screw together using 50mm screws. STEP 2 Glue, predrill and screw remaining cross rails between side rails so there is a 70mm gap from the cross rails already installed. STEP 3 At tabletop corners use a…

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CARAMILK STICKY DATE PUDDING WITH GINGER SPICED NUTS Preparation time 35 mins Cooking time 1 hour Serves 8 250g packet pitted dried dates,chopped1 cup water1 tsp bicarbonate of soda100g unsalted butter, chopped,at room temperature½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed2 free-range eggs1½ cups self-raising flour1 tsp ground cinnamon180g block Cadbury Caramilk,roughly choppedDouble cream and vanilla ice-cream,to serve GINGER SPICED NUTS 1 free-range egg white¼ cup caster sugar1½ tsp ground ginger110g packet skinless hazelnuts120g packet blanched almonds CARAMEL SAUCE 300ml pure cream¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed50g unsalted butter, chopped½ x 180g block Cadbury Caramilk,roughly chopped STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional). Lightly grease an 8 cup-capacity round ovenproof dish. STEP 2 To make ginger spiced nuts, in a medium bowl whisk egg white until foamy. Add sugar and…

Join me as I show you how to make delicious dishes on BHG TV on Fridays at 7pm, on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. HARISSA-CRUSTED SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 4¼ hours Serves 4 2kg piece boneless pork shoulder, at room temperature1 brown onion, sliced into rounds½ cup water½ cup white wine vinegar1 orange, sliced into rounds2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed½ bunch silverbeet, stems and leaves thickly sliced¼ preserved lemon, rind onlyYoghurt and coriander leaves, to serve SPICE PASTE 150g harissa paste4 cloves garlic, crushed4 Tbsp tomato paste4 Tbsp brown sugar2 Tbsp mustard powder2 tsp cumin seeds4 bay leaves2 Tbsp sea-salt flakes STEP 1 Preheat oven to 140°C fan-forced…

It’s that time of year when you may be disinclined to take your regular leisurely stroll through your garden, with the cooler weather encouraging indoor activities. So bring your garden inside with autumn-flowering dahlias. There are hundreds of cultivars and hybrids, and their colours range from white through to radiant reds, vibrant yellows and oranges, soft creams and apricots, and even deepest purple-black. The flower shapes are just as wide-ranging and amazing, from pompons to anemones and cactus to orchid impersonations. They grow in garden beds and pots you can keep close to your back door so it’s just a quick nip outside to snip and style! HOW TO GROW DAHLIAS You can grow these shrubs from seeds, but you end up with a random result. For flowers that meet…

The first thing you need to do when buying secateurs is hold them. Each hand is different and the secateurs need to feel comfortable as you are stretching your hand, and gripping and releasing the handles. The next thing is to know what jobs different secateurs do. Here’s how to choose. Be sharp Keep your secateurs keen. Here’s a tip, paint the cutting edges with a black felt tip pen and, when the ink disappears, it’s time to sharpen. Run the blades against an oiled whetstone or kitchen sharpener, or get them done professionally. Be clean Secateurs are terrible disease carriers, so after cutting away any diseased material, wipe the blades with methylated spirits before moving on to the next plant. Repeat at the end of the day, whatever you’ve…

COMPACTED SOIL SOLUTION Remove weeds, then turn soil over with a pitchfork and pointed shovel to a depth of 20-30cm – the depth of most plant roots. DRAINAGE SOLUTION Turning over soil goes some way to solving drainage problems. Another factor is soil type. Sandy soils are free-draining, but mineralrich clay soils have poor drainage, so adding organic matter such as compost improves drainage without diminishing its vital water-holding capacity. Mix in organic matter with the turned-over soil, then level with the teeth and flat side of a metal rake. There are several issues that can make a small part of your garden a no-go zone for plants – apart from weeds. One is a southern aspect with minimal natural light. Compacted soil means the movement of air, water and…

The art of soap making is easier than you think. You don’t need any special equipment and, with the right ingredients, it only takes a few hours from start to set. Check out these projects for fragrant, moisturising and exfoliating bars. The process is so simple and fun it’s a perfect project to do with the kids. EASY STEPS TO SOAP ON A ROPE Here’s how STEP 1 Working on a cutting mat, slice melt and pour soap base, then cut into 1cm cubes with a sharp knife. STEP 2 Put soap cubes into a heatproof jug and microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted. STEP 3 Mix 1 teaspoon matcha powder with 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol in a small bowl, then add to melted soap…

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Bedrooms can lose out in the style stakes as you focus on your home’s living areas. But with a small investment of time and materials, you can turn a standard sleeping space into a heavenly haven. First, add dimension and texture with a shiplap bedhead wall, then add a functional finishing touch with floating bedside tables that add chic without creating clutter. EASY STEPS TO YOUR SHIPLAP BEDHEAD Clad a simple frame and the wall above it with character-filled boards to add depth and focus. For you to note If fixing to a plasterboard wall, ensure all fixings go into timber wall studs. Here’s how STEP 1 Use multitool to cut skirting on walls adjacent to the bedhead, 105mm from the corner. STEP 2 Use demolition bar to pry skirting…

Create a terrific toy for your littlies that will have them growling with delight. Raid the offcuts bin of your workshop to find all the timber you’ll need. Then cut it into various shapes and, with holes drilled strategically through each piece, join them all together with lengths of cord. Let the roarsome fun begin! EASY STEPS TO MAKE A DINOSAUR TOY Here’s how STEP 1 Use a combination square to mark out shape of the Head, Body and Legs on timber blocks. Refer to the grid diagrams (above right) to get the measurements. Also measure and mark blocks for Tail pieces and Arms. STEP 2 Use handsaw to cut pieces to size and shape. A DIY bench hook made out of scrap timber gives you something to push against…

The Natural History of Love Caroline Petit (Affirm Press, $32.99) Based on the remarkable true story of exiled heiress Carolina Fonceca and her lover Francois, the Count de Castelnau. The Brazilian jungle, salons of Paris and Federation-era Melbourne are the backdrops for this fascinating tale of a couple who, disgraced in their homelands, fabricated a new identity to keep their family united. The tale sparked a fascination that took author Petit to the archives of 19th century Paris and the dusty files of a Melbourne legal firm. An untold story of romance, infidelity, familial resentment and evolution. “A SWEEPING TALE OF LOVE AND AN EPIC PERIOD OF HISTORY”TONI JORDAN, AUTHOR The Islands Emily Brugman (Allen & Unwin, $29.99) In the mid 1950s, a small group of Finnish migrants set up…

Building wealth is something you can aim for at any age – whether you’re starting small or building on a solid foundation. It’s about creating an investment plan, incorporating the following strategies for success. PRIORITISE DEBT Focus on paying down high-interest debts such as credit cards and payday loans. Not only will this save big dollars in interest, if you then cancel the card, or at least reduce your credit limit, it will also help your credit score. PAY YOURSELF FIRST Always pay yourself first. Not spending money, but funds for investment that you set up as automatic payday deductions. The idea is by keeping these funds out of sight, you’re not tempted to spend them! SET YOUR GOALS Set short and longterm goals and align them with ‘defensive’ (lower…