When Craig Johnston, designer and owner of Blue Mountains Drafting, and Katherine Johnston initially purchased this house in the Blue Mountains, it looked entirely different to how it does today. Over the past five years, the couple have gradually renovated the property together, filling the space with joy, and their own distinct personality.
What was once a rundown fibro house is now a durable, low-maintenance home with soul, shared by their now four children and kelpie.
Pesto has become a staple in every pasta lovers kitchen. But pesto can dress up more than just pasta, providing an extra punch of flavour to soups, sandwiches, and even potatoes.Originating out of th
The first female Governor of Victoria in the position’s 163-year history was appointed in 2015. Taking up the role, Linda Dessau AC decided that she wanted to start a personal project to support women.
‘The Peace and Prosperity Kitchen Garden, (named for our State motto), is the result,’ begins the Governor. ‘Created on the same site where in the past there had been a kitchen garden, it is in itself a beautiful place, but it is really what happens in the garden that matters…’
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may know that adding more workouts to your weekly routine is one of the best steps you can take. However, it can be tough to come up with a perfect plan on y
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We all know about the humble sandwich, a convenient meal that rarely fails to satisfy. However, loading on too many add-ons and condiments can transform your sandwich into a shocking calorie bom
As the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, you may notice heightened desire to kick back with a bowl of comfort food. If your appetite seems to rise as the temperature dr
Indulging in delicious treats is good. Indulging in food guilt about it is the exact opposite. You might know the feeling: That sinking pit in your stomach after having a donut, cheeseburger, or
Exercising self-control at the holiday table can be quite difficult, especially when tasty, once-a-year dishes are abundant. With the holidays fast approaching, we asked MyFitnessPal users for t
The short and sweet answer: Calories and macronutrients both matter, so let me explain.
It’s almost impossible these days to go a day without hearing about a new dieting fad or weight-loss tren
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It’s been quite a year, MyFitnessPal users. We’ve collectively lost millions of pounds, logged thousands of different kinds of foods and done hours upon hours of workouts.
We’d like to think we
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You started the holiday season with resolve. You swore you’d steer clear of cookies and limit your cocktails to just one — two, tops. And you did, at first. But with each passing party, the call
