Diane Ackerman 
Even the most committed of Christmas pudding fans (me!) struggles to finish a whole one on the big day – its magnificent heaviness is simply too much of a good thing. And while I’m not averse to a slice fried in butter for breakfast, this gloriously over-the-top ice-cream bombe allows the leftovers to take centre … Read more
A national recall has been issued after defects were found in a range of Ford model cars, sparking safety concerns. The issues affect Ford Mustangs made between 2019 and 2023, with an estimated 9000 cars to be recalled. The department regulator stated that due to a software issue, brake fluid warning lights may not illuminate … Read more
We get it—there is simply too much. So, as in years past, we are giving our editors a last-minute opportunity to plug the books, movies, albums, shows, skits, or any piece of cultural ephemera that didn’t quite get the attention or acclaim it deserved. To entertain your holiday guests, we present all the things you … Read more
Something glowing in a glass, a delicious morsel of homemade food and I am a happy guest. But on the whole I prefer being the host; greeting someone at the door and getting them a drink and passing round plates of simple handmade snacks is something to relish. Welcome though a cocktail is, the food … Read more
The Boxing Day sales are a great time to purchase those big ticket items you’ve been saving for, like furniture, mattresses and bedding. With this in mind, you might want to add Sleep Republic’s epic 15 per cent off sitewide sale to your wishlist, particularly if your bedroom needs a revamp. Using the code BOXINGDAY15, … Read more
If you look closely at Taylor Swift’s recent paparazzi photos—past the trendy outfits, Travis Kelce, and, well, the magnetic force field that is Swift herself—you’ll notice something: They’re almost always taken outside the same New York City restaurants. It’s both a surprising phenomenon (demigod Swift, frequenting a place that we can all hypothetically visit too?) … Read more
When Christmas Day lunch is over, the real food party can start. With the bulk of the work already done – potatoes roasted, sprouts boiled – it’s all about giving your leftovers a new life. We’ve broken the advice of some of our favourite cooks down into ingredient-led sections, but remember: with leftovers, there are … Read more
Mango, Macadamia and Coconut Pavlova Ingredients Coconut caramel For more Cooking On 7 / Recipes related news and videos check out Cooking On 7 / Recipes >> 1 cup caster sugar ½ coconut cream 2tbs butter 50g white chocolate 1 Coles Pavlova Base 600ml Cream, whipped 2 mangos, cheeks removed, peel and sliced ½ cup … Read more
Every year, the same gif appears on my social-media feeds like clockwork: Rachel McAdams as pissed-off, suburbs-resenting, concert-tee-wearing misfit Amy Stone in my favorite dysfunctional-family Christmas movie of all time, The Family Stone. Granted, calling her a “misfit” in a family where everyone is slightly weird is a little unfair, but Amy is messy-haired, grouchy, … Read more
Perk yourself up for the next round of socialising with a brilliant and bright lipstick Social butterflies, this week’s column might not speak to you (come back next week). For anyone else, read on. If you are anything like me, by today, Christmas Eve, you will be slightly fatigued and looking forward to the light … Read more
