A Father's Day gift idea which is both quirky and useful is the AlcoSense Elite 3 Breathalyser from Andatech. This Australian designed product looks unobtrusive and weighs just 83 grams, making it convenient to take wherever you go. The readings are accurate, and it works within 10 seconds, with results shown in three decimal places. This is a certified product as it meets the … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pineapple and Mint Mojitos
Enjoy a tropical mojito with your friends this weekend and wind-down with these bar quality beverages! Makes 1 Preparation time: 7 minutes Ingredients Pineapple nectar: 500g pineapple chunks 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, brown sugar or honey For each mojito: 8-10 mint leaves, plus extra for decoration ½ lime, cut into 3 wedges ¼ cup fresh … [Read more...]
2015 CRUSH Festival
Australia Day weekend in the Adelaide Hills plays host to the CRUSH Festival and this year the Adelaide Hills Wine Region (AHWR) has partnered with the Country Fire Service Foundation (CFSF) to help raise much needed funds. The Adelaide Hills were recently ravaged by bushfires and thanks to the tireless work of the CFS only a small corner of the wine region was … [Read more...]
VODKA O Naturally Crafted Premixed Cocktails
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to taste test the VODKA O Naturally Crafted Premixed Cocktails (have I mentioned lately that I love my job?!), but really wanted to wait until the hot weather well and truly kicked in before featuring my review. 38 degrees today in sunny old Adelaide, and what better way to sit back and relax after a day splashing in the pool than with … [Read more...]
Recipe: SUGAR FREE and GLUTEN FREE Christmas Cake
The festive season is often a time that people's dietary best intentions go right out the window, but this year that doesn't have to be the case. SweetLife has been on the case thinking about all of us trying not to indulge this holiday season and have formulated a range of sugar free and gluten free Christmas recipes that sound delicious. SUGAR FREE & GLUTEN FREE … [Read more...]
User Reviews: Hydrodol
Party season often brings with it splitting headaches and cravings for fried food. Plans for boot camp are made pre-party, but the morning after, you’ve easily consumed enough breakfast calories to last the week - a scenario that could easily be avoided with Hydrodol hangover relief. Hydrodol has been relieving hangovers in Australia for over 10 years. It is designed to … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bourbon Cake (Flaschengeist)
Flaschengeist liqueurs and gourmet oils are a versatile and super tasty range that you can buy online or through parties in your home. Personally, I love the parties because you have a creative consultant bring the entire range to you. This means that you can taste test the entire range, allowing you to KNOW what you like and what you want, and you can see the gorgeous range … [Read more...]
Mexican Jelly Shots
It's been a while since I shared the Seven Deadly Jelly Shots, and I have made them again in the meantime but I'm always open to new inspiration, and as I said at the time... The jelly shot is limited only by your imagination. I have a Hen's night to go to this weekend and I was asked to make some jelly shots. The party has taken on quite the Mexican theme and before I even … [Read more...]
Te Hana Sparkling Wine
Te Hana sparkling wines were born in New Zealand, where the grapes are ripened in pristine sunlight and everything is vibrant. The Te Hana sparkling wine varieties are now available in Australia and are sure to find a fashionable following. The flavours are bright and clear, reminiscent of the brands birthplace. I can't claim to be a wine connoisseur, and I don't know if I … [Read more...]
Pick Your Poison…
Kimberly Snyder is the author of The Beauty Detox Solution. The following is an excerpt from the book and discusses how what we drink can affect our bodies: ALCOHOL While all alcohol should be limited, it is not realistic that all of us will never have a drop of alcohol for the rest of our lives! So the trick is to choose wisely: WINE IS OK…IN MODERATION. Choose organic or … [Read more...]
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