Diane Ackerman 
I love bread sauce with my Christmas dinner, but many recipes are wasteful and outdated. Most call for fresh white breadcrumbs, made without the crusts, as well as a clove-studded onion that’s infused with milk and then thrown in the bin. Why, I have no clue. Save time and waste, and embrace the beige: use … Read more
A Coles customer has been left reeling by a concerning experience at the checkout of their local store. Sharing on Reddit, the shopper claimed that they and another customer became trapped behind Coles’ new security gates and a red flashing “alarm” was raised as they attempted to leave the store. In September, Coles confirmed that … Read more
Whether your sex life is burning hot or looking a bit dim, the best remote control vibrators can help heat things up. While these hi-tech vibrators, thrusters, and erogenous-zone stimulators can give you orgasms without a partner, they’re also a non-intimidating way to give your partner control in the bedroom, no matter if they’re near … Read more
December is a busy month for everyone’s wardrobes with colder weather, and Christmas and New Year events to get dressed up for. Many people know the feeling of thinking they have nothing to wear all too well, but one style expert has made it easier to banish that thought with her foolproof outfit formula that … Read more
Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding have been leveraging their creative talents in recent seasons, placing introspection at the heart of their process. Their pre-fall collection wholeheartedly embraces this approach, focusing primarily on daywear. “It’s an exploration into the signatures of our past, but it’s also about discovering new ways of adapting details from what we’ve … Read more
This cookie charcuterie board might just be my crowning glory. As a self-proclaimed cookie queen, there’s nothing I love more than assembling cookie boxes, organizing cookie exchanges, and baking all the new cookie recipes I can find—especially during the holidays. And when it comes to get-togethers, I would choose a plate of cookies over fancy … Read more
Let’s challenge an assumption that needs to be debunked: the idea that plucking out one’s own gray (or white) hair will result in multiple ones growing in its stead. “The color gray does not spread when you pull out hair,” said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hamdan Absdullah Hamed, also a co-founder of an online platform dedicated … Read more
Recently my partner was invited to reprise his performance as Santa Claus at our kids’ childcare Christmas party. Playing the big guy is a privilege and a challenge. Up there with King Lear and Willy Loman, the role requires unique skills, as does my own default position as Mrs Claus/Santa’s CPPO (Claus Personal Protection Officer). … Read more
Popular 7NEWS Queensland presenter Kendall Gilding is leaving Channel 7 after 12 years. The journalist, who welcomed her second child in September 2022, says she wants to focus on her young family and explore other opportunities. Kendall has anchored the 4pm news bulletin in Queensland since it began in August 2015, helping shape it into … Read more
Braids are nothing new to Black women, but recently the most stylish Black women I know are wearing a particular style of cornrows unlike anything I’ve ever seen. These freestyle braids take the shape of mesmerizing twirls, swirls, and symbols that emulate hieroglyphic script hiding a celestial message. Unlike traditional cornrows that run straight back, … Read more
