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Kate Middleton’s touching gesture to child

<p dir="ltr">Kate Middleton has once again shown her affection for young children by offering up her poppy to a young child who didn’t have one.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Princess of Wales was visiting Colham Manor Children's Centre as a royal patron for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.</p> <p dir="ltr">A mother of three herself, the Princess spoke to new mums and families who have struggled since giving birth.</p> <p dir="ltr">On her way out, she bumped into three-year-old Akeem, who bombarded Kate with a series of questions – including asking for her name.</p> <p dir="ltr">“What is your name?” the curious kid asked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My name is Catherine. Nice to meet you,” she responded.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s not everyday you get a poppy from a Princess 😊 Akeem who’s 3 was very chatty when Kate unexpectedly stopped to say hello at a maternity mental health visit so she gave him her remembrance poppy. Thanks Liberty from Colham Manor primary and Akeem’s mum for letting me share <a href="https://t.co/ykP1wyujtf">pic.twitter.com/ykP1wyujtf</a></p> <p>— Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyRhiannon/status/1590323556126457857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">She then asked Akeem if he had a poppy, pointing to her own, before he reached over and said, “No, I haven't found one”.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Would you like mine?" the Princess then asked, to which Akeem said yes – at which point she proceeded to take off her poppy.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Do you know what this is for? It's for remembering all the soldiers who died in the war," the Princess told the young boy as she removed the poppy from her coat.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Here you go, that’s for you. You look after it,” she then said to the excited child before handing the sharp pin to his mother.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Twitter</em></p>

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Prince Harry and Prince Andrew’s Remembrance Day wreaths removed

<p dir="ltr">Remembrance Day wreaths laid by Prince Harry and his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew have been removed. </p> <p dir="ltr">The wreaths displayed by the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York at the Poppy Factory were “got rid of” while the wreaths laid by senior royals over the years remain. </p> <p dir="ltr">The removal is reportedly another way of “removing” the two from the Royal Family, according to UK media. </p> <p dir="ltr">Prince Harry, who fought in Afghanistan, laid a wreath at the last Remembrance commemoration he took part in, in 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Harry used to have his wreath on display in the centre’s old exhibiting area, but it isn’t any more,” a source said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve got rid of it – and all the duplicates we kept too.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Mirror reports that The Poppy Factory and Buckingham Palace declined to comment about what had happened to Harry’s £1,000 wreath.</p> <p dir="ltr">Wreaths from King Charles, the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Princes William and Edward remain on display. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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An ancient seed could prove wonders for your hair and skin

<p dir="ltr">In a world of products saturated with new formulas and hero ingredients that promise wondrous benefits, it can feel overwhelming to find a product that works for you.</p> <p dir="ltr">A new contender is the oil of the humble Black Cumin seed, or <em>Nigella sativa</em>, which is the hero ingredient in Hab Shifa’s line of beauty products, including a body wash, moisturiser shampoo and conditioner.</p> <p dir="ltr">With its use dating back to the Ancient Egyptians and in some of the world’s oldest religious and medical texts, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583426/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clinical studies</a> of the Black Seed have since found it has various health benefits, thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and even anti-diabetic properties.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a685ac50-7fff-e15d-7f6e-64f04896e501"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">When it comes to our skin and hair, Black Seed oil has been praised for its ability to cleanse hair of impurities while nurturing the scalp.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CiOcuLuNVYA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CiOcuLuNVYA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Hab Shifa Australia (@hab_shifa_black_seed)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Hab Shifa takes advantage of these qualities and combines Black Seed oil with other anti-irritant ingredients, with the resulting combination helping restore skin elasticity and minimise the loss of moisture in the barriers of the skin.</p> <p dir="ltr">After trialling Hab Shifa’s products over the last few months, I can safely say the shampoo and conditioner make easy work of my hair, leaving it feeling lighter, softer, and clean even when it has been at its greasiest.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7a65138d-7fff-fd3a-4496-5aba5fa2e455"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">The body wash and moisturiser have delivered similar results for my skin, with the scrub helping my skin feel exfoliated while the moisturiser has put an end to my usual bouts of dry skin.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1t5DOLeXI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1t5DOLeXI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Hab Shifa Australia (@hab_shifa_black_seed)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">I’m not the only one who has seen the benefits of using Hab Shifa’s Black Seed oil products either.</p> <p dir="ltr">After searching for a product to help with dryness and cracking - a problem made all the worse due to increased hand-washing during the COVID-19 pandemic - nurse Margie Ryan has since made the moisturiser her go-to product, even over pharmaceutical and heavy-duty products.</p> <p dir="ltr">She says the moisturiser absorbs well and that it doesn’t feel like oils are transferred, and recommends it for anyone who works in industries where their hands are frequently in water or where they are prone to dryness or cracking.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Hab Shifa Black Seed skin and hair care range consists of the <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/collections/nourishment-tq/products/black-seed-nurturing-shampoo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nurturing Shampoo</a> and <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/collections/nourishment-tq/products/black-seed-nurturing-conditioner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nurturing Conditioner</a>, the <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/collections/nourishment-tq/products/black-seed-revitalizing-body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Revitalizing Body Wash</a>, and the <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/collections/nourishment-tq/products/black-seed-hydrating-moisturizing-lotion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hydrating Moisturizing Lotion</a>, which retail for $19.95 each or can be purchased as <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/collections/gift-packs/products/gift-of-beauty-gift-pack" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a bundle</a> for $77.50 on Hab Shifa’s online store.</p> <p dir="ltr">To find their products in-store, head <a href="https://habshifa.com.au/pages/store-locator" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to locate your closest one.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-dd856881-7fff-150d-3a26-2cdd567f32d9"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Wild scenes after No.1 seed slaps opponent at the net

<p dir="ltr">A tennis player has been caught on camera slapping his opponent - so, is this Will Smith’s match?</p> <p dir="ltr">Michael Kouame, 15, lost to Raphael Nii Ankrah, 16, 2-6 7-6 6-7 in the first round of an ITF juniors tournament in Accra, Ghana’s capital.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair met at the net to shake hands before Michael slapped Raphael in the face before a brawl ensued amongst attendees.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://t.co/4B0NjVI5zv">pic.twitter.com/4B0NjVI5zv</a></p> <p>— SHARP SHOOTER 🔫 (@Kwesi_Gibson) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kwesi_Gibson/status/1511083902382792716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Footage of the incident was shared to Twitter with many pointing out that Michael should not have slapped Raphael and tried to run away.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think he forgot his location..how can you slap someone in his own country,” someone pointed out.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Kid was running ? You can’t start sh*t and then run away,” another commented.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The coward ran away? Disgraceful behavior!” another wrote.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f7327767-7fff-615f-1159-08b2929a46d9"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

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"The kids are missing Poppy": Lauren Newton's lockdown lament

<p>Bert Newton's family are cherishing the times they spent together before Melbourne went into lockdown.</p> <p>The TV icon's daughter, Lauren Newton, shared a heartwarming snap of the star with four of his six grandchildren following his leg amputation in May.</p> <p>"So glad we got to have lots of visits before lockdown. The kids are missing Poppy," the 40-year-old actress captioned the photo of her dad alongside Lola, nine, Monty, five, Perla, two, and Alby, 10 months.</p> <p>Lauren's post comes after Melbourne's lockdown measures, which means the Newton family are unable to visit Bert as he recovers at Epworth Hospital.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPp9a6zjdGA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPp9a6zjdGA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Lauren Newton (@laurenelisenewton)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Close friend and TV legend Pete Smith told Seb Costello on<span> </span><em>A Current Affair</em><span> </span>last night that Bert's in "very good spirits."</p> <p>"Jackie and I have been in touch with Patti every day and believe you me she's a real trailblazer," Smith said.</p> <p>His wife Patti Newton took to her own Instagram to share an update on his health, saying that he is doing well.</p> <p>"I wanted to show you Bert's doing ok," the 76-year-old said. "Spending time with his darling [granddaughter] Lola. And taking a day at a time. A long journey but he's blessed with so much love."</p> <p>Bert underwent his leg amputation surgery on May 8 after battling a serious toe infection around the Christmas period.</p>

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"When Poppy met Ella": David Koch finally meets his granddaughter

<p><em>Sunrise</em> TV host David Koch has finally met his beautiful granddaughter Ella, who was brought into this world eight months ago.</p> <p>In April, Kochie’s daughter Brianna and partner CJ Jayasinghe welcomed their stunning baby girl in Perth.</p> <p>However though, like many families across Australia, Kochie was unable to visit his sixth grandchild due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.</p> <p>\</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1hIqAgJEB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1hIqAgJEB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kochie_Online (@kochie_online)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The day finally came on Tuesday when Kochie and wife Libby, who both live in Sydney, picked up their West Australian relatives from the airport ahead of Christmas.</p> <p>“When Poppy met Ella,” he said in a post that featured photos on his newest grandchild.</p> <p>“Eight months ago, Ella was born in Perth.</p> <p>“Last night she came home for Christmas.</p> <p>“And just like the movie, it was love at first sight.”</p>

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Sydney Opera House lights up with poppies for Remembrance Day

<p>The sound of a bugle was heard at dawn across Circular Quay on Wednesday, marking the first sign of a day of remembrance.</p> <p>Acting Veterans Affair Minister Geoff Lee stood side-by-side with the bugler and RSL NSW acting president Ray James as the Sydney Opera House was covered in dozens of red poppies for Remembrance Day 2020.</p> <p>The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month signifies Germany’s truce in France in 1918 which ended the First War.</p> <p>Over 60,000 Australians died while fighting for their country, and today the nation pays tribute to those lost and to those who are still serving.</p> <p>Minister Lee described the moment the Opera House lit up as “spine tingling”.</p> <p>“This morning was a great scene, the water was glassy, the sun was rising to the east and red poppies were projected onto the white sails of the Opera House in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms,” he said.</p> <p>“It was a strong symbolic reminder of the service and sacrifice made over a century ago which gave us the freedom we enjoy today.”</p> <p>Due to the pandemic, services won’t be the way they were in the previous years, where over 100 people gathered to mark the significant day.</p> <p>Instead, they will be sticking to the four-square-metre rule.</p> <p>But it is an improvement on what was a “highly disruptive” Anzac Day.</p> <p>“This is the first time we’ve had this year to actually commemorate those that have served our country,” he said.</p> <p>“It will always be important to recognise the extreme challenges our nation has overcome thanks to endurance, mateship, sacrifice and courage.”</p> <p>Minister Lee said it’s crucial for young people to recognise the significance of the day, so schools have been given activity packs for students to make poppies and create stories around those who have served at war.</p> <p>“We want to encourage young people to understand the importance of our history and legacy of those who have served our country,” he said.</p> <p>An invite-only official Remembrance Day service will be held at the Martin Place Cenotaph in Sydney later on Wednesday.</p>

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Why some viewers despise Delta Goodrem

<p>Delta Goodrem has long been considered Australia’s sweetheart; however, she has been dividing fans since her very first season on<span> </span><em>The Voice</em><span> </span>in 2012.</p> <p>This season, just like any other, has resulted in many people branding the 35-year-old singer “annoying and insufferable” for her behaviour on-screen.</p> <p>Industry expert Rob McKnight told the <em>Daily Mail</em> that the reason behind Delta’s bad image is her undeniable career success.</p> <p>“Anyone who's successful in this country has just as many haters as they do fans,” said McKnight.</p> <p>“It's better to be polarising rather than bland; nobody cares about bland.”</p> <p>He also blamed Australia’s tall poppy syndrome for Delta’s large number of trolls.</p> <p>“In Australia we always love to cut down the tall poppies and the fact Delta has had so much success in her life only leads people to despise her success and feel jealous of it,” he explained.</p> <p>His kind words come after a senior record executive told Perth radio on Friday he was not a big fan of Delta as an artist.</p> <p>Michael Gudinski, a veteran of the Australian music industry said: “Look, I'm not the biggest Delta Goodrem fan, I must admit.”</p> <p>His comments answered a question about the<span> </span><em>Music From The Home Front </em>charity concert, which he had a large part in organising.</p> <p>Delta had performed in the concert, but Michael admitted he found that her “COVID performance” in the One World: Together At Home concert  “of hers lacked lustre.”</p> <p>“I'm not big on celebrities, I'm being honest here,” he added.  </p> <p>On Twitter, trolls have taken aim at Goodrem for her vibrant personality on <em>The Voice. </em></p> <p>"<span>Delta Goodrem is f------ annoying," one fan tweeted.</span></p> <p><span>Another another wrote: "Delta, still insufferable."</span></p> <p>"You just KNOW Delta was one of those annoying theatre kids who breaks into song every five minutes... What I'm trying to say is she was TOTALLY Rachel from Glee," another harsh comment read. </p> <p>Fans did not take the criticism of the singer lying down however, with one writing: "People have the nerve to call Delta fake and other rubbish? She's one of the most kindest and genuine souls out there." </p> <p>Another said: "Bless Delta, she is so lovely THAT DUET WAS AMAZING OMG."</p> <p> </p>

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Kyrgios' best chance as top seeds tumble at the US Open

<p>The tennis world is in shock after three of the top 10 male stars have tumbled at the US Open in the beginning round. </p> <p>Dominic Thiem (4), Stefanos Tsitsipas (8) and Roberto Bautista Agut (10) all faced unthinkable lossed in New York on Tuesday. </p> <p>World number 43, Russian Audrey Rublev upset eighth-seeded Tsitsipas on 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(7), 7-5 Tuesday and knocked him out and will go on to the second round. </p> <p>Fourth seed Dominic Thiem, who was dubbed the young gun, went down in four sets to Italy’s Thomas Fabbiano 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-2 - meaning Gael Monfils is the highest-ranked player remaining in his quarter of the draw. </p> <p>What left crowds stunned was the death of 10th seed Roberto Bautista Agut. </p> <p>The Spanish star made it to the quarter finals of the Australian Open and the semi-finals at Wimbledon this year, however he fell five sets to Mikhail Kukushkin 3-6 6-1 6-4 3-6 6-3.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">alright, people. Thiem, Tsitsipas, and RBA all gone. who is making the semifinals out of one of the wildest Grand Slam sections of all time? <a href="https://t.co/K7jdLR5lO0">pic.twitter.com/K7jdLR5lO0</a></p> — Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dimonator/status/1166463262961131520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>Thiem and Tsitsipas’ incredible losses meant they both had first-round defeats in back-to-back grand slams - similarly to Wimbledon.</p> <p>Nick Kyrgios who is one of the toughest opponents, will continue on to compete for the championship title. </p> <p>The 24-year-old Australian has an even wider door to make it to a major semifinal. </p> <p>The knock out of three of the top ten seeds in the opening rounds could mean Nadal's path to the US open crown becomes much easier.</p>

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Try this healthy chia seed pudding

<p>Time to prepare 10 (+ 3 hours refrigeration) mins | Serves 4</p> <p>Recipe courtesy <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/ahealthyview.com.au">A Healthy View,</a> by Holly Hedge.</p> <p>Chocolate pudding for breakfast? Yes! This chia seed pudding is super yummy, quick and full of fibre which keeps you full for longer. The coconut milk is a good fat and is the ONLY fat that our body recognises straight away and can use as brain fuel. </p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 1/2 cups Coconut milk ( or 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup almond milk)</li> <li>6 tbsp Chia Seeds</li> <li>5 Dates, chopped</li> <li>1 tsp Vanilla</li> </ul> <p><strong>Flavours – choose one of:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lime – juice of 1 lime</li> <li>Chocolate – 1 1/2 tblsp cacao powder</li> <li>Coconut – 4 tbsp shredded coconut</li> <li>Berry – handful frozen berries</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong></p> <p>1. Blend all ingredients, besides chia, in blender until well combined. Add chia and blend for 5 seconds</p> <p>2. Pour into jars or containers</p> <p>3. Crush almonds/berries/coconuts and pour over the top</p> <p>4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and enjoy cold</p> <p><strong>Tips</strong></p> <p>Mix up the recipe and pour your pudding into a smoothie for a thick and nutrient dense drink on the go.</p> <p>Experiment with the different flavours above to change the taste.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/chia-seed-pudding.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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Jools Oliver shares sweet tribute to daughter Poppy for her 16th birthday

<p>It has been 16 years since celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and wife Jools welcomed their first child into the world and Jools didn’t let the celebration pass without writing a sweet tribute to her eldest.</p> <p>On Instagram, the 43-year-old gushed about her teenager for her special day.</p> <p>“Pops you are 16 and we couldn’t be prouder of you ❤️ best friend ❤️,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself, Poppy and her 14-year-old daughter Daisy.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEQB7ZgzXi/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver)</a> on Mar 8, 2018 at 6:57am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The former model and celebrity chef also have Petal, 8, Buddy, 7, and River who is 19 months old.</p> <p>While looking after her five kids, Jools also designs her children’s line Little Bird.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVeGTIZA_Iq/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver)</a> on Jun 17, 2017 at 11:07pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>In a recent interview, Jamie revealed that he wouldn’t wish his “lonely” job on anyone despite his £150million empire. </p> <p>Talking to Radio Times, Jamie admitted that he goes through the blues once a year because of the high-pressure demands of his career.</p> <p>“When you’re truly happy, I don’t think that you’re pushing yourself. But I’ve been pretty miserable. It isn’t nice. I don’t know if I’d prescribe my career to anyone else. I don’t say I have regrets, but it’s complex.” </p> <p>“It’s quite a lonely place. It still does get to me about once a year. I do wobble. I’m pretty tough, but I’m human.” </p> <p>Jamie said his job, which is “to be at war with processed food and takeaways”, has its times when it is overwhelming.</p> <p>“The public only see one third of what I actually do for a job. The Press will beat the s**t out of me until they feel sorry for me. Then they’ll build me back up again.”</p> <p>Two years ago, Jamie became the second British author, following JK Rowling, to sell more than £150million worth of books. </p>

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Guide to planting 6 popular vegetable seeds

<p>There is nothing quite like the taste of enjoying your <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/gardening/products/dtbrown-all-year-round-popular-vegetables-seed-pack?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-gardening-popular-vegetable-seeds&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">home-grown produce</span></strong></a> in one of your favourite meals. Here are our tips to growing healthy and delicious vegetables.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>1. Beetroot</strong></span></p> <p>Beetroot is an old favourite which can be served cold in salad or hot with a white sauce.</p> <p><strong>When to plant: </strong>Early Spring through to early Autumn.</p> <p><strong>How to grow:</strong> Prefers a well-cultivated soil. Sow thinly and cover lightly with 12mm of fine soil, gently press. Prefers a well-cultivated soil. Space 30cm between rows. Thin out to 10cm apart when plants are at two to four leaf stage. Water regularly. From crop continuity, sow at intervals of four to six weeks. Apply liquid fertiliser fortnightly. Suitable for deep freezing.</p> <p><strong>Harvest:</strong> 10 weeks</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2. Cabbage Sugarloaf</strong></span></p> <p>Sugarloaf is a popular home-grown vegetable choice which produces conical heads with superb flavour and weighing up to three kilos. This cabbage can be served cooked or used as a salad vegetable.</p> <p><strong>When to plant:</strong> Early Spring to early Autumn.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Prefers rich, well-prepared soil.</p> <p><strong>How to grow:</strong> Sow 5mm deep in punnets, seed boxes or direct in to a garden bed. Keep moist. Transplant 45 to 60cm apart to final growing position when seedlings are large enough to handle. Seedlings usually appear in six to 10 days.</p> <p><strong>Harvest:</strong> Eight to 14 weeks when the heads are firm and small.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3. Carrot Baby</span></strong></p> <p>Carrot baby is delicious, sweet and packed with flavour. This vegetable is an excellent baby or finger carrot, with smooth cylindrical roots.</p> <p><strong>When to plant:</strong> Early Spring to Autumn.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Prefers an open, airy situation with light, fertile soil, not recently manured.</p> <p><strong>How to grow: </strong>Sow 5mm deep direct in to a garden bed. Keep moist. Thin out to 25mm (1”) apart. For continuity, sow every two weeks. Seedlings usually appear in 10 to 21 days.</p> <p><strong>Harvest:</strong> 10 to 12 weeks. Suitable for freezing.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>4. Celery Crisp and Tender</strong></span></p> <p>Celery has a delicious sweet flavour and has good disease resistance. Celery sticks are crisp and stringless requiring little attention.</p> <p><strong>When to plant:</strong> Spring to Autumn.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Celery likes a rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.</p> <p><strong>How to grow</strong>: Sow 5mm deep in punnets, seed boxes or direct in to a garden bed. Keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant in final growing position in blocks 25cm apart. Seedlings usually appear in 14 to 21 days.</p> <p><strong>Care:</strong> Keep well-watered and fed to aid quick growth. Remove any side shoots forming at the base of the plant.</p> <p><strong>Harvest: </strong>12 to 14 weeks. Cut blanched celery plant at ground level.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>5. Parsnip Hollow Crown</strong></span></p> <p>A popular variety combining exhibition quality with fine flavour. The tapered roots are conical, long, white and very uniform.</p> <p><strong>When to plant:</strong> All year except Winter.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Prefers an open sunny situation and friable, well-drained soil.</p> <p><strong>How to grow:</strong> Sow 5mm deep direct in to a garden bed. Keep moist. Sow thickly as germination can be irregular. Thin out gradually to 25cm apart. For continuity, sow every two weeks. Seedlings usually appear in 21 to 28 days. Space rows 45cm apart.</p> <p><strong>Harvest:</strong> 18 to 20 weeks. Roots should be pulled while young and tender.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>6. Snow Peas</strong></span></p> <p>A delicious, sweet tasting pea that can be cooked and eaten whole.</p> <p><strong>When to plant:</strong> Autumn through to Spring.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Well-prepared, rich soil and sunny situation.</p> <p><strong>How to grow:</strong> Sow seeds 2cm deep and 5cm apart in flat trenches, 15cm wide. Fill trenches with soil and gently firm down. Space rows 45cm apart. Seedlings emerge in seven to 10 days.</p> <p><strong>Care:</strong> Support plants with sticks to aid growth. During early stage of growth protect crop from birds. Keep well-watered. Suitable for deep freezing.</p> <p><strong>Harvest:</strong> 14 weeks. For best flavour cook immediately after picking.</p> <p>What are your favourite vegetables to grow? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em><strong>To find vegetable seeds, including the vegetables mentioned above, <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-gardening&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the Over60 Shop</span></a> for high-quality offerings.</strong></em></p>

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8 recycled materials to grow seeds in

<p>There’s no need to buy seed starting kits or fancy pots when all you need is seeds, potting soil and whatever you have lying around the house – and we guarantee you’ll have a few these in your home.</p> <p>1. Newspapers</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8997/1_500x375.jpg" alt="1 (55)" width="500" height="375" /></p> <p>2. Egg cartons</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8998/2_500x375.jpg" alt="2 (58)" width="500" height="375" /></p> <p>3. Egg shells</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8999/3_500x333.jpg" alt="3 (54)" width="500" height="333" /></p> <p>4. Takeaway coffee cups</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9000/4_500x500.jpg" alt="4 (51)" width="500" height="500" /></p> <p>5. Toilet paper rolls</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9002/5_500x334.jpg" alt="5 (49)" width="500" height="334" /></p> <p>6. Juice cartons</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9001/6_500x373.jpg" alt="6 (48)" width="500" height="373" /></p> <p>7. Cans</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9003/7_500x500.jpg" alt="7 (43)" width="500" height="500" /></p> <p>8. Water bottles</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9004/8_500x333.jpg" alt="8 (43)" width="500" height="333" /></p> <p><em>Image sources: Pinterest</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/08/diy-self-watering-planter/">How to make a self-watering planter</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/08/test-if-seeds-can-be-planted/">Are those seeds viable for planting?</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/08/how-to-choose-plants-at-nursery/">What you need to know to choose the best plants at the nursery</a></strong></span></em></p>

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Lemon, poppy and thyme gluten-free cake with ricotta

<p>This cake is perfect for a lazy afternoon or even for a dessert with a little ice-cream. To keep it simple, feel free to use a good store-bought ricotta.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>200g unsalted butter, softened</li> <li>150g castor sugar</li> <li>3 free-range eggs</li> <li>2 lemons</li> <li>110g fine polenta</li> <li>30g honey</li> <li>200g almond meal</li> <li>2 tsp baking powder</li> <li>1 tsp sea salt</li> <li>250g ricotta</li> <li>1 sprig thyme</li> <li>1 tsp poppy seeds</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 170°C and grease and line a 23x13-centimetre loaf tin. </li> <li>Using electric beaters, beat the butter and sugar until pale. Add eggs one at a time until completely combined.</li> <li>Zest one lemon and juice both, then fold into cake mix with remaining ingredients except the thyme and poppy seeds.</li> <li>Pour into the loaf tin, poke in six or seven small pieces of thyme, top with poppy seeds and bake for about one hour. The cake should be golden brown.</li> <li>To check it's cooked, insert and remove a skewer; if the skewer comes out clean, then it's ready. Serve on its own or with berries or lemon thyme-infused ricotta and a little honey.</li> </ol> <p>Tip: Save the whey (liquid) from ricotta, as it's full of flavour and nutrients. Use it in risotto or to make muffins, pancakes or scones, a bit like buttermilk.</p> <p>Tell us in the comment section below, what’s your favourite gluten free snack?</p> <p><em>Written by Darren Robertson and Mark La Brooy. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/little-lemongrass-cakes/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Little lemongrass cakes</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/one-minute-lemon-raspberry-and-yoghurt-mug-puddings/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>One minute lemon raspberry and yoghurt mug puddings</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/flourless-pear-and-almond-cake/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Flourless pear and almond cake</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Seared lemongrass tuna with rice paper, herbs, grated egg and basil seeds

<p>If you need a light, delicious dinner try this seared lemongrass tuna with rice paper, herbs, grated egg and basil seeds.</p> <p>Sounds pretty tasty to us!</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 thick lemongrass stem, pale end finely sliced</li> <li>3 garlic cloves, chopped</li> <li>½ tsp Chinese five-spice</li> <li>1 tbsp salt flakes</li> <li>½ tsp freshly ground black pepper</li> <li>700g mid-loin tuna, trimmed and cut lengthways into two pieces</li> <li>80ml grapeseed oil</li> <li>1 white salad onion, finely sliced in half-moons</li> <li>1½ tbsp basil seeds, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes and drained</li> <li>1 lemon, peeled, segmented and chopped</li> <li>4 hard-boiled egg yolks</li> <li>½ bunch Thai basil, leaves picked</li> <li>½ bunch dill fronds, leaves picked</li> <li>½ bunch coriander, leaves picked</li> <li>½ bunch Vietnamese mint, leaves picked</li> <li>2 handfuls lemon balm, leaves picked</li> <li>2 long green chillies, finely sliced</li> <li>lime wedges, to serve</li> <li>black sesame crackers or large prawn crackers, to serve</li> <li>superfine rectangles of rice paper, cut into triangles, to serve (if these are hard to find you could just use the prawn crackers or lettuce cups, or try lightly moistening spring roll wrappers with a damp cloth)</li> </ul> <p><em>Dipping sauce</em></p> <ul> <li>4 small garlic cloves, chopped</li> <li>4 red bird's eye chillies, chopped</li> <li>3 tbsp lime juice<br /> 3½ tbsp Vietnamese fish sauce</li> <li>3 tbsp white sugar</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Pound the lemongrass and garlic using a mortar and pestle until an even paste.</li> <li>Add the five-spice, salt and pepper and combine. Smear the paste evenly over the tuna, pressing it on firmly.</li> <li>Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat and sear the tuna pieces evenly for about one minute on each side.</li> <li>Set aside to cool, and then wrap tightly in cling film. Refrigerate until chilled.</li> <li>For the dipping sauce, pound the garlic and chilli using a mortar and pestle until a rough paste. Add the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar and mix until the sugar has dissolved.</li> <li>This will need to sit for about five minutes before using.</li> <li>Once chilled, cut the tuna into slices about five millimetres thick – don't slice it too thinly – and arrange on a serving platter.</li> <li>Top with the onion, basil seeds and chopped lemon and grate over the egg yolks.</li> <li>Combine the herbs and green chilli and pile onto a platter with the dipping sauce, lime wedges, rice paper and crackers on the side.</li> <li>Drizzle some of the sauce over the tuna and serve.</li> </ol> <p><em><strong>Written by Karen Martini. First appeared on</strong> </em><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Stuff.co.nz.</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website,</strong></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/chicken-alfredo-fettucine/">Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/broccoli-zucchini-quiche/">Broccoli, parmesan and zucchini quiche</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/cheesy-pea-and-pesto-pasta/">Cheesy pea and pesto</a><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/cheesy-pea-and-pesto-pasta/"> pasta</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Lemon and poppy seed muffins

<p>Tangy and sweet, these moist muffins make a great snack or addition to your tea.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves</strong></span>: 10-12</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>½ cup of sweet butter, softened</li> <li>⅔ cup of sugar</li> <li>2 eggs, separated</li> <li>1 ⅓ cups of self-raising flour</li> <li>Zest of 2 lemons, grated</li> <li>½ cup of buttermilk or plain yogurt</li> <li>2 tablespoons of lemon juice</li> <li>1 teaspoon of vanilla extract</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat oven to 175°C and spray a muffin tin.</p> <p>2. In a bowl, add cream, butter and sugar and cream until mixture if fluffy.</p> <p>2. Add two egg yolks and beat into mix.</p> <p>3. In another bowl, mix together flour, poppy seeds and lemon zest.</p> <p>4. Add to cream mix, plus buttermilk, lemon juice and vanilla, mixing between each addition.</p> <p>5. Separately, beat egg white forming soft peaks. Add to batter and mix.</p> <p>6. Pour batter into muffin tin. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/flourless-hazelnut-chocolate-cake/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/banana-date-and-walnut-cake/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Banana, date and walnut cake with cream cheese icing</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/chocolate-chip-blondies/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chocolate chip blondies</strong></em></span></a></p>

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