Sommaire pour September 2017 de Inside Out

The mornings – they’re just beautiful. As my sister-in-law reminded me the other day, those early mornings when the air is crisp and the sun is just coming up (and for some states, daylight saving hasn’t kicked in), mean it’s a great time to be out and about enjoying the world. It’s the best time of year to start anew, too. This spring, in theory, I’ll be moving out of my home and looking for a new one. No doubt there will be a whole lot of renovating ahead (I promise, I’ll try not to bore you with the details), so hearing about Darren Palmer’s ‘in-between’ makeovers on page 52 has eased my nerves a little. This time round, I want to get it absolutely right so I plan to…

Botanical-minded studio Bonnie And Neil and tile experts Byzantine Design have created bold vinyl flooring.Available in five patterns, as well as different colourways and sizes,these mats are suitable for both indoors and outdoors with a tough non-slip finish. Bonnie And Neil x Byzantine Design vinyl rugs, $170/558mm x 914mm, bonnieandneil.com.au; byzantinedesign.com.au.…

1 THE CLASSICS  why it works: A traditional rug with a timber table is a timeless combo ‘Otto OT160’ console, $3244, Jardan, jardan.com.au. ‘Plot Twist’ wool kilim rug, $1550/370cm x 122cm, Tigmi Trading, tigmitrading.com. 2 BOLD BRIGHTS  why it works: Candy-sweet colours and graphic forms create a fun look Artifort ‘Palladio’ console, $2060, Ke-Zu, kezu.com.au. ‘Desert Dawn’ cotton kilim runner, $195/ 250cm x 70cm, Arro Home, arrohome.com. 3 GEOMETRY CLASS  why it works: Both of these pieces bring a new dimension ‘Sculpted Geo’ console, $799, West Elm, westelm.com.au. Mr Fenton’s Rugs ‘Harlequin’ cotton dhurrie runner in Greyscale, $1200/460cm x 90cm, Fenton&fenton, (03) 9533 2323.…

“ You’re never too young – or too old – for a Star Wars obsession” JONO FLEMING, STYLE EDITOR 1 Astronauts-in-training need their rest – and extra drawer space doesn’t hurt! ‘Flaxa’ single bed frame with storage, $229, IKEA, ikea.com.au. 2 Whether it’s in their room or on the moon, little feet need a soft landing. Network Rugs ‘Moderne Noveau’ rug, $249/150cm, Temple & Webster, temple andwebster.com.au. 3 Keep clutter tucked away in this streamlined cabinet cleared for take-off. ‘Dang’ media stand, $1999, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. THE STORAGE Give your explorer the gleaming twinkle of these little stars for handy hanging storage. Muuto ‘The Dots’ brass hooks, $125/assorted set of 5, Designstuff, designstuff.com.au. AND THE REST… ‘Sunrise’ bedhead, $459/double, The Family Love Tree. Quilt, $169/single, and Star Wars…

“The best place for me to be is in the kitchen, cooking and being part of a team,” says Mark LaBrooy, chef and co-founder of the Three Blue Ducks restaurant group. “I love exploring food, playing around with ideas and working with the like-minded people you get in this industry.” The keen surfer fostered a love of the culinary arts early in life thanks to Nils Strömland, his uncle, role model and chef at Fisk. By the age of 18, Mark embarked on a career in the kitchen that saw him earn his first stripes at Tetsuya’s and then Cafe Morso before the travel bug bit. Seven years in the Northern Hemisphere included stops in Morocco and Switzerland, where he added the prestigious Josef, in Zurich, to his CV, and…

Jacqui Challinor, the head chef of Nomad restaurant in Sydney’s Surry Hills, initially wanted to get into nutrition or food styling for magazine shoots. To that end she embarked on a TAFE catering course. “It was there that I realised I loved being in the kitchen instead!” The biggest obstacle to her change of career path was her own anxiety: “It’s very much a man’s world and I was hesitant about stepping into an apprenticeship,” she explains. “But a friend who’d got tired of hearing me complaining said, ‘Just go for it!’ and so I did.” Jacqui apprenticed under Christopher Whitehead at Mad Cow (“I can’t speak highly enough of him; really great guy and an excellent chef”). An early role in a cafe, in which she was left largely…

Three years ago, when Tom and Belinda purchased their classic three-storey Victorian terrace house in Sydney’s Paddington, it had lots of elements they loved but it was dark and uninviting.This predicament gave the couple some creative licence to build a modern marvel with the help of architect Steve Koolloos of MCK. “The brief was pretty simple,” says Steve.“It was a wonderful, large terrace house with all the right aspects, but it had been renovated in an ad hoc way and Tom and Belinda wanted to open it up and turn it into a family home.” Renovating a Victorian terrace house usually means a battle to bring natural light into the centre of the dwelling.“Getting light, ventilation and a sense of space into a terrace can be hard,” says Steve.“Usually you’re…

the story so far Karina and Rodney bought this 1970s brick house on a 630 square-metre block in the Sydney suburb of Ruse in 2009. The house was in need of repair and updating, and the floorplan needed a rethink as there was plenty of space but it wasn’t well utilised. What sold it to the couple was the creek reserve at the back of the house that is home to a small koala population. “We absolutely love the view of the bushland behind the house,” says Karina. “The large windows bring a lot of light into the space and allow us to enjoy the view.” But eight years on, there’s a lot of work still to do. As a priority, Rodney and Karina would like to remove the large…

My husband and I recently lost our business and we’ve been forced to sell our lovely home and move into a rented one-bedroom flat. I’m hoping it’s just until we get back on our feet but in the meantime, how do I make it feel a bit less bleak with absolutely zero budget? My friends have offered to help where they can. Kirrilly, address withheld You have, to borrow from literature, fallen upon hard times.You are, to borrow from myself, currently between money.And when you’re down on your uppers, there’s nothing that reinforces the gloom like waking up and putting your bare feet down on a threadbare nylon carpet for the first time in a once-charmed life. Many won’t, Kirrilly, but I feel for you. I do.Although I prefer not…

WINNING PIN! Don’t the black-framed windows in this recently refurbished kitchen pop? This bachelor pad transformation by interior designer Jillian Dinkel ticked all the right boxes to become our most-pinned home last month. Peter Walsh’s five tips for cutting down on hoarding habits was our most popular article on Twitter last month. One thing is certain: our followers are in dire need of some decluttering. reader spotlight We just love this photo of the gorgeous London Borough Of Jam shop, snapped by @richardleemassey during his travels. Rustic vibes for days! Be sure to share your favourite pictures with us using the hashtag #insideoutmag! most double-tapped How to get 4600 likes on Instagram: a minimalist palette, picture windows, plus a pop of greenery. This space by Architect Prineas is one of…

1. ‘Hat’ pendant light, from $565, Lumil, lumil.co. 2. Karimoku New Standard ‘Castor’ bench, $658, Stylecraft, stylecraft.com.au. 3. Linen flat sheet in Clay, from $160, In Bed, inbedstore.com. 4. ‘Earth’ vase in Clove, $92, Lightly, lightly.com.au. 5. Leff Amsterdam ‘Tone’ clock, $180, Designstuff, designstuff.com.au. 6. Leather and nylon washbag, $54.90, Città, cittadesign.com. 7. ‘Tree Trunk’ vase in Orange, $128, Hay, hayshop.com.au. 8. Sancal ‘Deep’ sofa, $5958, Ke-Zu, kezu.com.au. 9. Les Basic ‘Volar 02’ stool, from $655, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au. 10. ‘Clean & Protect’ paints in Natural Paprika and Black Ace, $62.50/4L, British Paints, britishpaints.com.au.…

Ben-Tovim Design ‘High’ side table DESIGNER: Jonathan Ben-Tovim Jonathan Ben-Tovim’s Melbourne studio came to life in 2011, but he says that producing his own products was actually an accident. “I have an industrial design background and designed a few pieces for a friend’s bar for fun,” he says. “I had some interest from those, and things just took off from there.” When it came to his made-to-order ‘High’ side table, Jonathan’s inspiration sprung from the range of materials. “I wanted to combine a particular palette: anodised aluminium, Victorian ash timber, glass and brass detailing,” he says. “I think they complement each other really well.” Jonathan’s design process aligns with a desire to make everything locally, and in the case of this table, to be able to flat-pack it for shipping…

THE ORIGINAL Fritz Hansen ‘Swan’ sofa by Arne Jacobsen The form: An elaborately curved sofa on a fine metal frame. What makes it special: The ‘Swan’ sofa introduced a revolutionary concept where the usual heavy upholstery component is removed in favour of an organic form of thin cold-cured foam. Similar in materials and method of construction to Jacobsen’s other particularly famous lounge piece, the ‘Egg’ chair, the Swan was created for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. While the Egg is an imposing and slightly reclusive design, the Swan is far more open to social interaction with lower arms and a less formidable size, presumably because it was specifically designed for the hotel’s restaurant. The chair has become an icon of mid century Danish design but the sofa…

We’ve had a break from the chaos that Scotty, Shelley, Keith and the gang bring but we’re all keen to see where this train takes us, with an inevitable crash or two along the way before we reach our destination. The Block is such an all-consuming chaotic and emotional rollercoaster of a show brought to you by caffeine (and the odd wine or two), it’s the perfect recipe for triumph and yes, impending disaster. The first week (well, the whole thing actually) is such a huge shock to the senses. The seemingly impossible timeframe, the bewildering amount of money so easily deposited into your bank account, the sheer scale of the build, and the whole crazy mess that makes up a reality TV show – it all hits you like…

What is modern retro? For me it’s about being inspired by the iconic design decades and styles of the 50s 60s 70s and even the 80s – the architecture furnishings the colour palettes and decorative touches – and weaving those elements into a contemporary setting for today’s lifestyle While open-plan ooms are now common, we’re looking at how they were handled in the ’50s and 60s Room dividers and open shelving are back in fashion often used to create a separate zone without blocking light. Intere ting pendant lights with retro profiles are replacing banks of ceiling lights.And greenery is again taking its place in ou living spaces new horizons This chic beach shack blurs the lines between old and new. The angled lamp, shag-pile rug and kilim-covered cushions say…

It’s unexpected for a chef who owns and runs a business called LP’s Quality Meats to admit he originally “hated the idea of being a butcher”, but Luke Powell says it took a relatively recent career epiphany to set him on this path. The New Zealander, who has called Sydney home for 11 years, got his first taste of the industry at age 13, when he started washing dishes at a local restaurant for pocket money. So keen was he to make a beeline for life in kitchens that his mother had to talk him out of quitting school there and then. He stayed in education till he was old enough take up a chef’s apprenticeship. A visit to these shores in his youth made quite an impression. “Sydney just…

Enjoy the best regional produce prepared by an acclaimed chef in our state-of-the-art Harvey Norman® kitchen. This event includes a cooking demonstration plus a three-course meal served with a selection of wines. THE CHEF MONTY KOLUDROVIC Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Come and enjoy an exquisite gourmet experience with renowned chef Monty Koludrovic. Using the finest fresh produce, including Fremantle Octopus, he will demonstrate how to cook spectacular food, which will be perfectly paired with a selection of great wines. EVENT DETAILS WHERE Harvey Norman@Domayne 84 O’Riordan St, Alexandria, NSW WHEN 7pm, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 PRICE $75 plus booking fee (includes three-course meal served with wine) BOOK Visit: hnproduce.floktu.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW (limited spaces) FOR ALL EVENT DETAILS, VISIT: HN.COM.AU/PRIDEANDPRODUCE SHOP AT YOUR LOCAL STORE, ONLINE…

The thing about designing a beach house is this: it’s hard not to make it clichéd. For Kimberley and Ramon, it wasn’t about knotted ropes and pictures of sailboats on the wall.They wanted something practical where the form reflected use, without being unnecessarily Brutalist and with beach-house appeal.With two kids in the house, Jett and Hunter, plus Pepper the poodle, it had to be functional as well as beautiful.“We didn’t want it to be fussy or pretentious,” says Kimberley. Having knocked down the 1970s brick house that occupied the site, Kimberley and Ramon set about building their dream four-bedroom home over the course of a year.The couple brought in Melbourne firm Farnan Findlay Architects, who designed four floors to fit onto a relatively small footprint of 320 square metres, which…

“I chose raw materials to fit the budget but also in order to maintain the industrial spirit of the place”ANTONINO SCIORTINO, HOMEOWNER Before the Tortona area of Milan became known as the creative hotspot it is today, artist Antonino Sciortino (pictured above) saw its true potential.“This was a rough neighbourhood, but very interesting,” he says.“We were one of the first to buy a place here, and after us came the big brands like Armani.”Among the old industrial buildings from the 1950s set on cobbled streets, he found a loft he loved.“It was an old canteen for factory workers; the ground floor was used as the dining hall,” he says of the double-floor loft.“I fell in love with the courtyard; even though you’re in the middle of the city, it has…

the Panel’s advice Andrew Benn Architect and director, Benn + Penna Architecture, bennandpenna.com The front door is a cave-like area that feels like a garage, and really doesn’t announce itself as the entrance to the home. The house is south facing, so it isn’t naturally lit but even so, the entry needs to be eye-catching and practical. I’d suggest incorporating the dead space into the house, bringing the door out to the line of the existing gate. Creating a new entrance would be an opportunity to give the facade a facelift so, at the same time, I’d advise adding a portico to the house. I’d be inclined to get rid of the balcony off the living area as it would compete with the new entry and spoil the symmetry. And…

take a seat Minimalist style meets sharp practicality in the Skagerak ‘Georg’ stool. It’s slimline oak frame means it can be easily tucked away when not in use – but then, why would you want to hide it? Find it for $440 at top3.com.au. RIGHT BALANCE A combination of two renowned British brands, the Anglepoise + Paul Smith ‘Type 75’ desk lamp is a celebration of playful colour and functional brilliance. From $301, go to cultdesign.com.au. cosy up The ochred tone and soft touch of Jardan’s ‘Airo’ range of bedlinen in Apple Butter makes early morning starts harder than ever. Pieces start from $85 at jardan.com.au. dress to impress Keep everyday items within easy reach on top of these finely crafted pieces, and tuck other things away in the drawers…

Q Hi Peter, I love to shop but I find that once I get home with my bag of goodies, the joy only lasts for a short amount of time. I want to stop making this mistake – help! Amy, via email A Hi Amy. Let’s talk about shopping for a minute. When you enter the store, your shopping experience begins. Perfectly controlled air temperatures, soothing music, lovely lighting and friendly staff (OK, sometimes) make your shopping trip enjoyable. As you’re looking for that new pair of shoes, other things magically end up directly in your path. And, oh, wow, look at that! It’s on sale! What a bargain! I must own it! Now! I find that most people who have issues with too much clutter in their homes…

Fabian’s secrets to a bountiful balcony garden include smart choices and plant care CHOOSING A POT Two requirements: the container must have holes for drainage and must be able to hold soil. Plant pots are readily available in hardware stores, supermarkets or even two-dollar shops, but it is best to go and support your local nursery. You can also, if you wish to be creative, upcycle other containers, such as yoghurt tubs, polystyrene boxes, cans and tins. This is also a great way to make your place a talking point for people out on their morning stroll. CHOOSING A POTTING MEDIUM Your plants need soil to grow in – unless you want to get into hydroponics, though truthfully it’s a method that’s too hard for my liking (and no-one ever…

1 WHITE WINE VINEGAR & FLOWERING TARRAGON Macerate 8 sprigs of French tarragon in 180ml (¾ cup) white wine vinegar for between 20 minutes and a day at room temperature. Whisk 80ml (⅓ cup) of the strained mixture with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. 2 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL It forms the perfect base for any dressing. Go for quality and it’s as simple as adding your favourite vingear or citrus juice for a flavour hit. 3 RED WINE VINEGAR, RASPBERRIES & THYME SPRIGS Macerate 50g fresh raspberries and 4 sprigs thyme in 180ml (¾ cup) red wine vinegar for 20 minutes, then whisk 80ml (⅓ cup) of the strained mixture with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.…

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CHECK US OUT here’s what you’ll find this month at our online home top tech buys you need when moving into a new home moving house? share the moments that give you that #newhomefeeling with us using this hashtag and @insideoutmag 21 WAYS to make moving house so much easier 5 elements that will turn your house into a home build or buy: which is better for your budget?…

1. ‘Banksia’ wallpaper in Bondi Green on Cool Graphite Grey, $572/10m roll, Native Swinson, nativeswinson.com.au. 2. ‘Banksia’ timber screen, $2400, Bonnie And Neil, bonnieandneil.com.au. 3. ‘Staircase’ vase (left), $22, and ‘Migrate’ vase, $99, Jones & Co, jonesandco.com.au. 4. ‘Banksia’ light in Orange, $480, The Fortynine Studio, thefortynine.com.au. 5. Bridle Track limited-edition photographic print, from $290 (unframed), Kara Rosenlund, kararosenlund.com. 6. Lydia Balbal ‘Pikarong’ rug, $8460/200cm x 300cm, Designer Rugs, designerrugs.com.au. 7. ‘Mid-century’ ottoman in Banksia, $450, Ink & Spindle, inkandspindle.com. 8. ‘Bush Prints Waratah’ tiny bowl, $16, Kim Wallace Ceramics, kwceramics.com.au. 9. Willie Weston x Koskela outdoor beanbag in Desert Rose, $865, Koskela, koskela.com.au. 10. ‘White Ochre’ organic mug, $31.95, Robert Gordon Australia, robertgordonaustralia.com.…

QI need an overhead fan in the dining room. How can I work in a nice lighting plan around that? Jenni, via Facebook When designing your lighting plan, you should focus on layering the lighting sources to include ambient light – ideal for general illumination – plus accent lighting for focal points and scenic lighting for decorative effects. To avoid light flickering, which can happen with traditional downlights and a fan, consider vertical illumination using specially designed wall washers to create a beautiful cast of light. Then add a combination of lamps for accent lighting, either a feature floor lamp or a table lamp placed on furniture or shelving, mixed into a vignette of carefully selected accessories. Q How can my sideboard sit flush against the skirting board? Should I…

You’ve previously worked in interior design. What encouraged you to explore art? I was interested in art from a young age, however I studied interior design, which led me to work as a commercial interior designer for 20 years. Drawing, painting and art courses were always happening in the background, though. How has your work as an interior designer influenced your artistic style? My artwork heavily relies on what I learnt from design – perspective, composition and the thoughtful choice of colour. I see my art practice as design-based. Shifting from a design career to being a full-time artist took a lot of exploration and studio time. While I was working in the interiors industry in London, I was drawn to the amazing range of textiles. I loved the way…

The big question: how does Darren Palmer, whose job it is to judge the interior design of others on The Block, actually live? The answer: just like the rest of us, in a comfortable family home he loves, with plans for a big renovation. “It’s a really livable, friendly and accommodating house that we don’t have to be too precious with,” he says of the Bondi home he’s lived in for two years with his family and their three dogs. “I always buy pre-reno houses, and I have pretty comprehensive plans for this one,” he says. Time is tight though – right now he’s busy with the launch of his first range of homewares with Myer – so he’s made interim changes, many involving more than a dash of DIY,…

COLOSSAL COOKER  SMEG 150CM FREESTANDING THERMOSEAL GAS AND ELECTRIC COOKER, $16,490 (CSA 150X) SMEG 150CM DOUBLE-CHIMNEY WALLMOUNT RANGEHOOD, $6190 (K7088D150) THE ENTERTAINR'S NEW BEST FRIEND SAMSUNG 647L FLAT FRENCH-DOOR FRIDGE WITH FLEXZONE ENTERTAINER’S DRAWER, $5499 (SRF645CDBLS) Optimise food storage with this innovative fridge’s FlexZone Entertainer’s Drawer, which has four pre-set temperature settings and is a customisable space thanks to its Smart Divider. Simply rearrange its layout to accommodate the varied shapes and sizes of items you need to keep cool and handy when entertaining. COMPACT & SPACE SAVING NEFF COMBI-STEAM OVEN, $5999 (B48FT78N0B) This 60cm touch-control oven features 13 heating methods, EcoClean tech and a handy Slide&Hide door function, allowing unrestricted access. NEFF 4 ZONE INDUCTION COOKTOP, $2599 (T44T42N2) Make cooking precise with this black ceramic glass induction electric cooktop.…

Sydney’s fine-dining scene has an aunty to thank for the career choice of one of its favourite protagonists. Monty Koludrovic, executive chef of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar and The Dolphin Hotel, grew up in Lismore and Byron Bay. His aunt would frequently take him to Sydney as a kid and he looks back fondly on those visits, as it was these early exposures to restaurant-going that cultivated his reverence for the world of fine dining. The “aha!” moment was when she took him to The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay sometime in the mid-’90s. “I recall it vividly; it was that experience that showed me how food could be amazing, creative, expressive and intuitive,” he says. “It didn’t necessarily make me decide to become a chef there and then, but…

Both a kitchen and bathroom style staple, the subway tile is a timeless and budget-friendly surface option yet it only takes a new pattern to freshen up a tired format.Team them with black tapware, a rose-tinted round mirror and a simple basin, and you have a practical and contemporary space. For more of this modern luxe family home, turn the page.…

“We used a lot of concrete with plenty of timber to soften the look” SALLY PRICE, HOMEOWNER When Sally and Marty Price were at a loose end in the Easter of 2012, they decided to pass some time house-hunting. “We were visiting my father and there wasn’t much to do or much open,” says Sally. “So Marty said,‘Let’s go check out this house’.”The house was a down-at-heel beach shack in the coastalVictorian town of Torquay, and they were the only ones at the open for inspection – it was Easter Sunday, after all. It was meant to be a quick sticky-beak, but a week later, the couple purchased it.“Marty loved it,” says Sally.“He could see the potential for a family home, but it took me a while to come around.”…

Little Daisy is one lucky bub. Not only has she landed herself a loving family, but she’s set to grow up in a former lolly factory with a suspended walkway the colour of fairy floss over the living room. It’s safe to say, playdates are a sure thing. Her parents, Sarah and Michael, bought the former factory five years ago.While date-stamped to the 1990s, it offered an amazing sense of space and the ideal open-plan set-up for a couple that value sharing food with friends. When the heritage facade demanded attention, the pair turned to architects Christie Petsinis and Tim Wilson of Folk Architects for restoration works and to bring the interiors up to scratch.The architects added an additional level – a discreet box that pops up behind the facade…

So you want to bring a kid’s room to life with a bit of extra fun? This playful colour palette from British Paints makes a fresh style statement with a perfect level of understatement that’s easy on the eye. Create a bold geometric feature wall using the silky soft tints of Mint Milestone and Crystal Dash, giving them a strong colour block base with Vintage Denim. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BRITISHPAINTS.COM.AU OR CALL 132 525…

Indoor greenery is well and truly having its moment in the sun and Melbourne-based studio, Ivy Muse, is showing us how to ‘greenify’ our places with style projects and ideas, such as this one. Make the most of established trailing plants and attach them to wall hooks to create a living, breathing artwork. Drape plants over wooden wall dots, decorative nails, shelves or even framed artwork. This is an edited extract from Plant Style: How To Greenify Your Space by Alana Langan and Jacqui Vidal with photography by Annette O Brien ($34 99 Thames & Hudson)…

Italians have been living in small homes for a very long time and have adapted to apartment living by growing vegetables in pots, particularly herbs, thereby having easy access to fresh ingredients to add to a dish of pasta or bowl of soup. In Australia, with more people than ever living in apartments and with houses getting bigger and outdoor spaces smaller, the only option for many is to grow food in pots. Here are some tips that I’ve picked up over the years to get you started. You won’t be able to grow enough food to be self-sufficient, but it will provide you with fresh herbs that you can add to your dishes to make them jump off the plate. And should you have any excess produce, you can…

spicy paprika fish salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 6 minutes 200g mixed lettuce leaves 4 small ripe tomatoes, cut into halves and wedges 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced 75g (½ cup) plain flour 2 tbsp hot paprika 1 tsp ground oregano ¼ tsp ground chillies 600g blue eye (trevalla) or trevally fillets, cut diagonally into thin 5mm-long strips 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil yoghurt dressing 125g (½ cup) Greek yoghurt 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 1. To make the dressing, combine the yoghurt and dill in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Season to taste with pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and set aside. 2. Arrange…

HEALTH BENEFITS: BRAIN, HEART & SKIN Trout is a good source of omega-3 fats, which help in the formation of cells, and with thyroid and adrenal activity, blood pressure, the breakdown of cholesterol, blood clotting and maintaining healthy hair and skin. The components of curry powder, such as curry leaves, mustard seeds, chilli, fennel, cumin and turmeric, all have benefits well known in Ayurvedic medicine. They’re packed with potent compounds that have calming, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-stress properties. Vitamins such as A, B, C and E are also present. kedgeree SERVES 4 4 eggs 80g French shallots, finely diced 60g unsalted butter, plus a little extra for finishing 35g (¼ cup) pistachio nuts 1 tbsp currants 2 tbsp curry powder 200g (1 cup) basmati rice 20g plain flour 320ml water…

BOCONCEPT If there’s one thing that Scandinavians do even better than crime dramas, it’s instilling their furniture with a beautiful aesthetic and easy practicality. The new ‘Billund’ table from BoConcept fits these Danish design conventions perfectly with its elegant form and flip-top function. The table can be folded and pushed against a wall for two-person dining or opened out for four people. It sits perfectly with BoConcept’s ‘Aarhus’ dining chairs by renowned designer Henrik Pedersen. Visit boconcept.com HISENSE If your fridge seems like it has less space than a car’s glove box, maybe it’s time to open up a better kitchen life. The new Hisense ‘French Door Stainless’ 701L fridge not only has huge and adaptable storage capacity, it’s a thing of beauty with an elegant design in a stainless-steel…