Reader's Digest

Picnic-Me-Up

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:29:06 +0000

Enjoy the pleasure of eating outside with these seven tips for an idyllic picnic

7 Anti-Ageing Tips to Keep Your Brain Young

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:44:03 +0000

Here are some simple tips to make your brain better, faster, and smarter

2012 Academy Award Winners

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:38:18 +0000

The nominations are in! Find out who's up for an Oscar at the 2012 Academy Awards

6 quotes to motivate and inspire

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:37:26 +0000

Six nuggets of wisdom to cheer you up on a bad day.

Stand-Up Comics’ Funniest Lines

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:52:03 +0000

We quote nine of the funniest lines from stand-up comedians from around the world

How to Serve Finger Food

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:08:43 +0000

Ease the mess for guests with these presentation tips for casual entertaining

Animal Trivia

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:44:56 +0000

How much do you know about the animal kingdom? Test your wildlife wisdom with this trivia challenge

12 Things Your Hairdresser Won't Tell You

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:06:38 +0000

Hairdressers share their advice for a great haircut and the most annoying customer habits

10 Things Your Computer Tech Won't Tell You

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:40:18 +0000

Computer problems? Here are 10 tips from the IT experts

11 Things Your Boss Won't Tell You

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:17:54 +0000

Advice to help you get ahead in the workplace

13 things your mother-in-law won't tell you

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:56:36 +0000

Build a better relationship with your mother-in-law by remembering these things that she'd like to say but won't (you hope!)

12 Things Your Waiter Won't Tell You

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:36:39 +0000

How to give yourself the best experience when eating out

The Fear Factor TASTING SAFARI

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:27:21 +0000

When it comes to eating, there are some dishes that induce fear in the hearts of the unadventurous. And it’s not just about flavour – it’s also about anticipation. Lucy Corne tells of an eat fest to remember

Turkey kebabs with fennel and capsicum relish recipe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:18:41 +0000

Here lean little bites of turkey are marinated with wine and herbs to add juiciness and flavour, and then threaded onto skewers to be grilled or barbecued. A colourful raw-vegetable relish provides a nice splash of vitamin C as well as a delightful taste contrast.

Grilled quail salad with Madeira

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:38 +0000

Here, Madeira and juniper berries add wonderful flavour to a marinade for spatchcocked quails, which are then grilled. Served on a mound of lightly dressed raw vegetables, including fennel, mushrooms and bean sprouts, the quails make a filling main course salad.

Barbecued chicken recipe

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:49:59 +0000

Because the flavour of chicken is quite mild, it benefits from a tasty baste when barbecued or grilled, and this also helps to keep the outside from burning until the chicken is cooked through – especially when cooking over charcoal.

22 Ways to Use Tea for Beauty, Home and Garden

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:33 +0000

This antioxidant-rich item does more than brew up a good beverage. See what else tea is capable of!

Vietnamese-style chicken parcels recipe

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:20:18 +0000

This Vietnamese-style recipe traditionally uses pigeon, but here it is replaced with chicken. The chicken is poached in a flavoursome broth, and then wrapped in lettuce leaves with fresh herbs. The result is very attractive and fun to eat.

How to Throw a Green Party

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:39:18 +0000

Whether it's a wedding, a product launch or simply an informal affair, there are easy measures you can take to make your event environ-mentally friendly

Home Economics

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:02:07 +0000

Do you buy a new home or sell the one you have first?