Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Rich in flavour and topped by crispy, crunchy, cheesy pastry, the delicious lamb shank pot pies on our cover get an extra shot of flavour courtesy of French onion soup mix (yes, really!). Just looking at them (page 14) makes me want to pick up a fork… or maybe even a crochet hook. Which is no surprise given that our lovely food stylist, Michele Cranston, showed off another talent in crocheting the beautiful red scarf pictured with our pies. It’s the perfect pointer to our bumper knitting and crochet special, full of patterns and colour for all skill levels. Flip the magazine, find inspiration and get started. Elsewhere, we’re shining the spotlight on apples, from how to grow them (page 70) to turning the ripest, crunchiest varieties from Montague into stunning savouries,…

GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLES If it’s been a while since your gang tasted perfect pork chops, this finger-licking recipe will have them all asking for seconds. Recipe on page 34 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. BEEF TAGINE WITH PEARS, GINGER AND ALMONDS A tagine is a traditional Moroccan clay or ceramic cooking pot, but you can easily slow-cook your way to a succulent stew of meat, fruit and spices using a saucepan. Recipe on page 34 PERFECT MASHED POTATO Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 25 mins Serves 4-6…

Garden design can be hard work at the best of times, but when you have a coastal climate with salt-laden breezes, temperature extremes, long dries and competition from pre-existing mature trees, the task becomes a challenge. Sunnymeade on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula proves the challenge can be met. Your mindset is key – think of magnificent, well-established trees as a bonus. You don’t have to start from scratch and you’re working with a gifted environment. Then, bring in tough, low-growing plants for a modest modification of what grows naturally on the coast. With tempering and tinkering you get harmony in your environment that’s naturally beautiful! DESIGN YOUR GARDEN SO IT’S A PLACE YOU WANT TO SPEND TIME IN, RATHER THAN JUST A PRETTY SPACE TO LOOK AT ABOUT THE GARDEN •…

It could be a gnarly old specimen creating a picturesque statement in your backyard, making ever-changing patterns along a brick wall or sitting daintily in a pot on your balcony. An apple tree comes in all shapes and sizes, and you get the bonus of a new look every season. An extra perk is the fruit you get to pick fresh from the branch – crisp and delicious! CHOOSE YOUR TREE Most apple trees need a cold winter with frosts to initiate the budding that goes on to create beautiful, crisp fruit. But you can now get trees for warmer climates – called low-chill varieties – such as Dorsett, Tropical Anna and Tropic Sweet. Apples come in two categories – dessert and culinary. Dessert apples are eaten raw while culinary…

The shared outdoor space up the back of old apartment blocks can be either the incohesive and random effort of a diligent few or a completely neglected zone, with only the occasional mow of the lawn. Here’s how to pull the whole garden together so the back is as beautiful as the front. EASY STEPS TO YOUR MULTI-LEVEL GARDEN BEDS A nest of corten steel rings of various sizes makes a great focal point and pulls the eye away from the surrounding walls. Fill them with plants and you have instant colour and movement! Gather your supplies • Corten steel landscape rings in various sizes and heights • Brickie’s sand • Cement • Premium potting mix • Selected plants You’ll also need Marking out paint; shovel; wheelbarrow; trowel; spirit level…

JUNE 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. ZODIAC SIGNS The 12 signs of the zodiac are divided into four groups – fire, air, earth and water. Fire signs Aries and Sagittarius are in harmony with all fruit. Leo is in harmony with nuts and all seed‑producing crops. Earth signs Capricorn and Taurus are in harmony with all root vegetables that produce crops below the ground, including garlic. Virgo is in harmony with all herbs. Air…

Much of the modern-day spotlight on mortgage affordability and financing focuses on the younger end of the market. Think generous incentives for first-home buyers or refinancing approval processes that favour a youthful demographic. When Baby Boomers do rate a mention, it’s often in the context of holding investment property portfolios or carrying the card for booming property prices. But the reality is much more nuanced. FIGURES TELL THE STORY While retirement ideals herald a golden age free of financial stress, research shows a growing number of Baby Boomers either still have a mortgage – often with unfavourable terms such as no access to interest-only payments – or have their wealth locked up in their home. In fact data, including from new Aussie fintech provider Boomer Home Loans, reveals 2.16 million…

FRENCH ONION LAMB SHANK PIES WITH HERBY CHEESE PASTRY TWISTS Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 2 hours Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil4 (1.25kg) frenched lamb shanks2 carrots, roughly chopped2 stalks celery, roughly chopped1 onion, roughly chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed40g packet French onion soup mix2 Tbsp cornflour2 cups chicken stock1 cup red wine¼ cup tomato paste1 Tbsp brown sugarSea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to seasonFlat-leaf parsley leaves, sour cream, tomato relish and steamed green beans, to serve HERBY CHEESY PASTRY 1 cup finely grated parmesan1 Tbsp thyme leaves, finely chopped1 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary leavesFreshly ground black pepper, to season12 sheets filo pastry125g unsalted butter, melted STEP 1 Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole pan on high. Cook lamb shanks, turning, until well browned all over.…

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PRUNE, SAGE AND BRIOCHE STUFFING Make your stuffing with rich buttery bread and the sweetness of prunes, then top your chicken with crispy pancetta and serve with homemade gravy for a roast to remember. Recipe on page 40 MUSHROOM BURGERS WITH GREEN GODDESS BUTTER Not just for salad dressing, you can use the Green Goddess herb trio – parsley, tarragon and chives – in a creamy butter for juicy grilled mushie burgers served on crusty bread. Recipe on page 40 KAREN MARTINI 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. ROAST CHICKEN WITH PRUNE, SAGE AND BRIOCHE STUFFING Preparation…

Integrated Gas Cooktop with Wok Burner Whether you’re cooking for a large family, throwing a dinner party or preparing freezer meals, the Richmond Deluxe Dual Fuel Range Cooker offers substantial room and flexibility. Pastas, curries and soups can easily be prepared on the multiple gas hob burners, while stir-fried dishes can be cooked on the specially designed wok burner. Nothing is too much for this cooker. Multi-Function Oven With a generous cooking capacity and multiple functions, such as slow cook or grill function plus bread proving and more, this four-door freestanding oven is a versatile and welcome addition to any kitchen. In addition, a set of double extending telescopic runners can be conveniently moved between three oven cavities to suit your preference, making it easy to add and remove dishes…

One of the challenges of picking plants for your garden is individual flowering times – you may end up with an explosion of colour for a couple of months, then nothing for the rest of the year. Lambley Gardens and Nursery in central Victoria is a place for all seasons – renowned for its sensational spring annuals, its brilliant dry-climate-surviving summers and its surprisingly different autumn colours. Here, you can see how the gorgeous colours, textures and forms of perennials can jostle with joy! Find inspiration to make your autumn as amazing as spring, summer – or any time of the year! VISIT IT! WHAT Lambley Gardens and Nursery WHERE 395 Lesters Rd, Ascot, near Ballarat, Victoria, a 2-hour drive west of Melbourne WHEN Daily 9am-5pm, except Christmas Day COST…

The days of big backyards or even your own orchard – filled with lemon, apple, pear, peach or fig trees – are long gone for most of us. But tree breeders have come to the rescue of fresh fruit lovers with dwarf trees that don’t demand lots of space as they spread their limbs. Dwarfs are not entirely new to the market, but the types and varieties of dwarf fruit trees have exploded during recent years. The good news is they are still as productive as their taller counterparts and, because they mature faster, they crop in half the time! Plus, there’s another bonus – you don’t need a ladder when it’s time to harvest them! So easy peasy Traditionally, fruit trees have been considered hard work – attracting pests…

SEASON SPECIALS Go to blazes with red, orange and yellow foliage! 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, dianthus, pansy, poppy, primula (top left), salvia and viola. ZONES 1-3 Aster, cosmos, dahlia, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, portulaca (bottom left), snapdragon and zinnia. ZONES 4-6 Begonia, foxglove, gazania, polyanthus, rose and stock. VEGETABLES ALL ZONES Asparagus, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, leek, lettuce and onion. ZONES 1-3 Artichoke – globe (top left) and Jerusalem – beetroot, capsicum, garlic, green beans, potato, pumpkin (bottom left), sweetcorn, tomato and zucchini. ZONES 4-6 Peas and snow peas. After women, flowers…

STYLE WITH SUBSTANCE Proof positive good things come in small packages – an industrial bathroom with a nod to period elegance. • Source bronze or aged copper period-style taps, towel rack and caged light pendants.• Designed to define – utilise a gridded glass partition to create a walk-in shower area.• Make use of vertical space for storage.• Love a good long soak? Float a wood ‘mat’ on your tub for toiletries, a book, wine…• Soften your bathroom’s gritty industrial vibe with shade-loving indoor plants. SIMPLY CHIC Keen on a pared-down, hotel-inspired look while sticking to a budget? The secret is knowing where to save and where to splurge. • Splash an everyday white tub and vanity with bold black accents.• Lay marble or marble-effect ceramic floor tiles in a herringbone…

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EASY KNITTING GARTER STITCH THROW Seeking a beginner-friendly throw that’s just as stylish as it is simple – and quick – to knit? This is it! It consists of three strips – each worked in garter stitch using Patons Jet 12 ply yarn – which feature smart neutral stripes as well as cheeky tufts and fringing for added texture and a bohemian feel. Instructions on page 20 If your skin is sensitive to wool, consider ultra soft 100% alpaca yarn INTERMEDIATE KNITTING LACY WRAP Lightweight and versatile, this extra-long wrap can be worn as an oversized scarf by day or a shawl across your shoulders by night to keep you toasty warm. Featuring knitted lace panels, it’s worked in incredibly soft Heirloom Alpaca 4 ply yarn and is sure to…

APPLE AND CARDAMOM CUSTARD PIE Sweet and tart Jazz apples are perfect for pies, as their crisp flesh bakes beautifully – no mushiness! With flaky filo, creamy custard and honeyed apples, this dish is divinely delish! Recipe on page 24 BUTTERY APPLE CARAMEL TART WITH MERINGUE This luscious-looking tart is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever do. Made with just butter, sugar, vanilla, red Jazz apples and puff pastry, it’s cooked in one pan from stove to oven!  Recipe on page 24 WHITE CHOCOLATE APPLE BROWNIES Also called blondies – as they use white choc instead of cocoa powder – you can give this scrummy treat a seasonal upgrade with slices of oh-so sweet Envy apples baked on top.  Recipe on page 24 APPLE TART WITH GOAT’S CHEESE AND…

Some plants are so spectacularly weird they’re living works of art, not because of their flowers, but for their intriguing shape, texture and how they sit in the landscape – and for how that landscape evolves as more unusual plants are added. Complement the natural art with strategically placed man-made glass craft and metal sculptures and you get a gallery of never-ending surprises. Roraima Gardens near Geelong in Victoria is an amazing example of how arty cacti and succulents – rescued, salvaged or grown from scratch – and art from rocks, glass and recycled industrial artefacts and ceramics can come together for an extravagant theatre that is both low maintenance and water wise. If you love getting lost in gardens, this rambling, towering, intriguing place is where you need to…

If you love birds, then a cottage garden is for you and, while you’re at it, go native! Our flora and fauna have developed a deep connection over millennia as they’ve assisted each other with their survival. The plants give shelter and food – nectar for birds and butterflies, foliage and fruit for animals – while animals spread seeds to produce more plants. So plant natives – it’s the best wildlife invite there is! IT’S A LOCAL ISSUE Here’s the problem Australia is a huge and diverse continent, and what thrives in one climate will fail in another. Some of our prettiest plants come from Western Australia where the air is hot and dry, but these plants struggle in the heavy humidity of the east coast. Likewise, plants in southern…

Ahedge is a row of trees or shrubs that aims to create a straight, neat and complete look, either as a border, a privacy shield or simply as decoration. But trees can be individualistic, even idiosyncratic. Achieving uniformity requires diligence – and sometimes innovative thinking. EASY STEPS TO TRIMMING YOUR BUXUS HEDGE For you to know Avoid trimming hedges during long, hot, sunny periods so any new growth doesn’t get sunburnt. Here’s how STEP 1 Soak whetstone in water for a few minutes, then run across blades of shears to make them sharp. STEP 2 Hammer in stakes at either end of hedge. STEP 3 Run stringline between stakes at desired hedge height. STEP 4 Trim hedge top and sides, keeping shears parallel with face of hedge to achieve the…

It’s the focal point of your home, so your front door needs to look good. If yours could do with a spruce up, you’ll only need to set aside a day for it. Trim the door if it is rubbing on the floor, patch and fill any dodgy spots, and paint it a bright colour to match your sunny outlook! EASY STEPS TO REPAIR YOUR FRONT DOOR Gather your supplies • Spakfilla • Acrylic gap filler • Undercoat • Water-based enamel paint • Water-based decking oil You’ll also need Carpenter’s pencil; screwdriver; hammer; circular saw; sander; 120 and 180-grit sandpaper; scraper; lint-free cloth; painter’s tape; utility knife; painting gear; door wedge or Winbag inflatable wedge; drill; Phillips head screws Here’s how STEP 1 To scribe the door with the line…

Who doesn’t have something to hide, be it dark circles under their eyes, pigmentation, a spot or maybe redness around the nose. It’s no problem as a touch or two of concealer will help to banish those signs of fatigue, mask imperfections and lighten dark, shadowy areas. It’s so effective you could skip foundation altogether, which lots of women do for a more natural look. Here’s your guide to embracing the magic of concealer. LIQUID CONCEALERS are lightweight, hydrating and ideal for normal to dry skin. They give medium coverage and can be built-up if necessary. Good for multi-tasking, including covering blemishes and lightening dark shadows. CREAM CONCEALERS are longer-lasting and heavier than liquid. They give medium to full coverage due to their high level of pigment. Good for dark…

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FORECAST YOUR RETIREMENT Many people assume super from their salary package will fund a comfy retirement. But that’s not guaranteed. And for women, there are other unique factors, like longer life expectancy or less time in the workforce, that can create disadvantage. To avoid getting caught out, make time to get a handle on what you’ll have for retirement versus what you’ll need. From there, you can identify any shortfall and plan to remedy it, whether you salary sacrifice or channel funds into investment. PS, if you’re not sure where to start, many super providers have online retirement calculators. TALK ABOUT MONEY Salary and other money matters are often deemed ‘private’. But in light of issues like the gender pay gap, silence does women, especially, no favours. So start normalising…

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