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New year means new beers at Tap’d. This year our major focus at Tap’d is bringing you more tasty beers from here in Queensland, we want to support the craft beer producers of this great state.

We’ve had a good look around and found plenty of new breweries from Queensland to showcase and the following beers are just the start of our new focus at Tap’d.

One of the latest additions to our taps comes all the way from Cairns and our new friends at Hemingway’s Brewery. Mr Wong’s Hefeweizen is a traditionally styled Hefeweizen with prominent clove and banana aroma, medium body, low bitterness and tart, spritzy character from increased carbonation. This a refreshing summer beer that’s not overpowering and one that keeps you coming back for more.

Another new addition to our extensive tap list comes from Revel Brewing in Bulimba. An Engineered Haze Strong Hazy Pale Ale. Named after the locale of the Northbridge Brewing Co, our New New year, and new Queensland beers

England inspired pale ale returns. This pale ale pours a thick golden haze with pineapple, passionfruit, orange and mango on the nose. A silky mouthfeel leads to a surprisingly dry finish, with just enough bitterness to let you know you’re still drinking beer.

And my favourite beer so far for this year is from our pals at Currumbin Valley Brewing with their Strawberry Bubblegum Sour. Inspired by their 2019 Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) People’s Choice Grape Bubblegum sour, Currumbin Valley decided to release a strawberry take on this sour ale. This is a puckering sour beer inspired by Strawberry flavoured Hubba Bubba bubblegum. The brewers have absolutely nailed the strawberry bubblegum flavour with just enough tartness to refresh the palate and make the strawberry shine. This is a not-tomiss beer!

Try all these Queensland beers and more right now at Tap’d bar at the Prince Alfred Hotel at Booval! Cheers, Tim

What we are reading: ‘THE WRITING ON THE WALL’ by Juliet Reiden

v with Luciana ‘The Writing on the Wall’ is the story of Australian author and journalist Juliet Reiden’s eighteen-month exploration of her estranged family and how they were lost in the Holocaust. Before beginning the book, Reiden had no idea how far her family tree reached, and it was only after her beloved father’s death that she made the decision to pursue her curiosity about who he was and where he came from.

What followed was a long, arduous road through the hallways of time and history that eventually led her to some devastating realisations, belated grief and a renewed empathy for those who lived through World War II. Reiden’s novel is a warm and feeling read, made more so by her ability to translate her meticulous research into a vivid story. It serves as a beautiful guidebook for those who may also be searching for answers as well as those looking to learn more.

Furthermore, it raises to the surface the reality of the Jewish communities in the Czech Republic and the Romani, whose shadowed existence echoes the endless effects of the genocide. The Holocaust has been written about thousands of times. It’s been explored from every angle, through fiction and non-fiction: reparation, memoir, cataloguing, art installations, plays, movies, songs and even denial and debate. As this year marks the 75 th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, one of the most notorious elements of the Nazis and Adolf Eichmann’s Final Solution, it’s books like The Writing on the Wall that remind us that there can never be too many writings on atrocity and that vigilance and knowledge are what will keep it on the history pages and out of the world. Pan Macmillan

FEBRUARY ENTERTAINMENT GIVEAWAY: WIN TICKETS

THE INVISIBLE MAN In Cinemas February 27 Lifestyle in partnership with Universal Pictures International are giving away 10 double passes to the Invisible Man! What you can’t see can hurt you. Elisabeth Moss stars in a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character . Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding. But when Cecilia’s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. To enter, go to lifestyleqld.com.au and click the ‘COMPETITIONS’ tab. Codeword: ‘INVISIBLE’. Entries close February 29. Prize winners may collect their tickets from the FriendlyCare Phamacy Booval complex.

MILITARY WIVES In Cinemas March 12 The film centres on a group of women in England whose partners are away serving in Afghanistan. Faced with the men’s absences, they form a choir and quickly find themselves at the centre of a media sensation and global movement. Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs, the story celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base. Military Wives is a 2019 British drama film, directed by Peter Cattaneo, from a screenplay by Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard. It stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan and Jason Flemyng. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019.

To enter, go to lifestyleqld.com. au and click the ‘COMPETITIONS’ tab. Codeword: ‘WIVES’. Entries close February 29. Prize winners may collect their tickets from the FriendlyCare Phamacy Booval complex.

New Year Real Estate Tips

Colours of the year trends in 2020

Are you one to follow the pack or do you just like having your interiors up to date? If so, here is your guide to picking a colour to plaster all over your walls this year. Pantone Colour of the Year: Classic Blue Think blue jeans, blueberries and the sky at dusk. This colour will truly make an impact in your home but it also brings about calm and reassurance to the space. Because it is such a classic colour, we do not have to worry about it going out of style any time soon. Dulux Predictions : Grounded This colour palette is uncomplicated and simplistic; a 2020 take on neutrals. Try warm tones and texture to create a welcoming and happy space. Think raw materials, vintage items, timeworn textiles, and natural fibres. This is the safest colour choice to make as it is timeless and can suit most spaces. However, try not to make the space look too flat by overdoing it on neutral colours! Remember tone and texture can play a big role in transforming a space also. Comeback The comeback colour palette takes vintages styles and combines them with contemporary pieces for an eclectic look.

Use tonal shades of blue as a backdrop to create a calming and peaceful vibe. The bold blues alongside warm muted tones take us back to the ’80s, so have fun with your styling pieces. Cultivate We are starting to see green and

nature-inspired tones more and more in interior design. This colour palette uses these zen tones to crush the city living and create a soothing calmness. Taking inspiration from Japanese styling cues, this trend combines black timber, handmade ceramics, and origami-like prints to connect colour, texture, and pattern. Indulge If you are looking for something more comforting, this is the colour trend for you! Combining rich and warm tones of red and brown, ‘Indulge’ creates a warm and vivid sunset palette that sparks emotion in spaces designed for lingering.

Using Classic Blue Introduce classic blue into your living room with a statement couch. This will provide a great centerpiece and will provide styling cues for the rest of the room. If you are looking to keep it simple, try incorporating classic blue in smaller accent pieces. Try cushions, table runners, books, styling pieces or even artwork. Even just a pop of blue can help transform the room and liven up an open space.

If you don’t mind committing to the colour, you might opt for an accent wall or even go all out and paint a larger space. This will provide a rich but versatile look. If you are looking to take this colour to the next level some great out-of-the-box ideas are: coloured vanities, coloured kitchen cabinet and coloured wallpaper.

Happy colour hunting for your home! We hope some of these ideas have helped you plan out your interior vision for 2020.

ENTER TO WIN!

To win one of our giveaways go to our website at www.lifestyleqld.com.au , click on the Enter Competition button on the front page and fill in the form with the codeword or mail to LifeStyle Queensland Magazine, PO Box 555, Ipswich 4305. Entries close 29 February 2020. Only one entry per household per contest. Prizes to be picked up from our office in the FriendlyCare Pharmacy Booval Complex.

TWO DARK REIGNS: THREE DARK CROWNS BOOK THREE CODE WORD: DARK By Kendare Blake The battle has been fought, blood has been spilt and a queen has been crowned, but not all are happy with the outcome. Katharine, the poisoner queen, has been crowned and is trying to ignore the whispers that call her illegitimate, undead, cursed. Mirabella and Arsinoe have escaped the island of Fennbirn, but how long before the island calls them back? Jules is returning to Fennbirn and has become the unlikely figurehead of a revolution threatening to topple Katharine’s already unsteady rule. But what good is a revolution if something is wrong with the island itself? (Pan Macmillan)

IF BIRDS COULD FLY BACK CODE WORD: BIRDS By Carlie Sorosiak Linny has been living life in black and white since her sister Grace ran away, and she’s scared that Grace might never come back. When Linny witnesses the return to Miami of a cult movie star long presumed dead, she is certain it’s a sign. Surely Álvaro Herrera, of all people, can tell her why people come back - and how to bring her sister home? Sebastian has come to Miami seeking his father, a man whose name he’s only just learned. He can tell Linny how many galaxies there are and the weight of plutonium but he can’t answer his own questions about why his father abandoned him, and why it left his life in a shattered mess.

UNBOWED CODE WORD: UNBOWED By Billy Hedderman In 2014, Billy Hedderman suffered a catastrophic injury to his spinal cord while body-boarding on the Sunshine Coast, paralysing him almost completely from the neck down. When asked if he would walk again, his doctor simply said, ‘I dunno … maybe.’ Yet, incredibly, within just seven months of his injury, he was able to beat the odds and run a 10km race in under an hour. This is the powerful story of Billy’s recovery and a fascinating account of his service as an Officer in the elite Special Forces unit, the Army Ranger Wing of the Irish Army. It is a story of personal resilience and mental toughness, which will amaze and inspire. (Big Sky)

THE GOOD FAT GUIDE CODE WORD: GUIDE By David Gillepsie Manufactured seed oils – canola, sunflower and rice bran oil, among others – have systematically replaced saturated fats in our diet. Despite nutrition guidelines stating this is a good thing, our rates of obesity, diabetes and heart diseases are soaring! In fact, recent findings suggest that animal fats are not the villains we once thought them to be. As most processed foods- from breads and crackers to mayonnaise and pesto-contain seed oils, David shows us how to identify these toxic products and make healthier choices at the supermarket. He tells us which brands to avoid and which to enjoy- and how to create seedoil free versions of our favourite foods at home. (Pan Macmillan)

Nachos with a difference

Ingredients ½ small red onion, chopped 1 cup canned brown lentils, drained 1 packet corn chips (no salt) 2 tbsp finely chopped olives 100g feta, crumbled 1 cup avocado, mashed juice of 1 lemon 10-12 cherry tomatoes, for serving hummus, for serving 3 cups spinach, for serving Method Preheat oven to 180 C. In a non-stick pan over a low heat, brown the onion. Add the lentils and cook until soft.

v with Nutritionist Jess Blair

Add water if necessary to achieve a thick, sauce like consistency. Place corn chips in the oven, then cover with the lentil mixture. Add chopped olives and crumbled feta. Bake in oven until corn chips are heated through, approximately 20 minutes. Mash avocado with lemon juice and set aside. To serve, add a dollop of avocado mixture, fresh cherry tomatoes, hummus and some spinach. You could also add more vegetables as a side dish.

WITH SHANNON GRIFFITHS THE GENTLEMEN 4/5 STARS

2.5 - 5 STARS BAD BOYS FOR LIFE Starring Matthew McConaughey as an American marijuana kingpin looking to sell off his empire in the hopes of riding off into the sunset of bliss retirement, The Gentlemen is the latest and greatest actioncomedy from acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie. Featuring an ensemble cast of Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Colin Farrell and a hilarious turn from 90’s rom-com king Hugh Grant playing against type, fans of Ritchie’s early classics Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch are in for a treat, with this brilliant and unconventional British gangster flick proving his signature style is far from lost.

Mickey Pearson (McConaughey) is a well-educated American expatriate who became rich by building a marijuana empire in London, which he operates with his wife, Rosalind (Dockery).

When news travels fast the two are looking to call it a day and sell for a fair price, it isn’t long before an array of schemers and slimy con-artists plot against him for a slice of his fortune.

From a newspaper editor-in-chief with a personal beef, a flamboyant private investigator with a desire for making a Hollywood film, Mickey’s trusted bodyguard, a gang of teenage boxers and persistent rival Chinese mobsters, no one is safe from being played as the ruthless Mickey begins to learn who can be trusted when it comes to the game of trying to get out.

Never ceasing to keep you entertained with an exciting narrative flowing from brutal action, witty dialogue and humorous characters all intertwined in a suspenseful blast of English cinema, Ritchie’s killer return to form not only features McConaughey at full movie-star tilt back as the best he’s been in a couple years, but it’s got more twists than your favourite brand of cheese flavoured snack-food, that’ll leave you fully engrossed from start to finish.

With Grant standing out as the film’s best character and Farrell terrific in a rare film where he utilises his native accent, the Gentleman is pure class, pour yourself a glass. Bad Boys for Life 2.5/5 STARS Because Hollywood currently loves nothing more than the nostalgic cash grab also known as bringing back long-dead franchises for the modern era, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as police detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett seventeen years after we last saw them for the third (and somehow) not final entry of the Bad Boys series. Sans Michael Bay this time around despite directing both the 1995 original and 2003 sequel, new directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah bring us Bad Boys For Life, the sequel we didn’t really need.

Enlisting the talent of recognisable co-stars Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton surely in the hope of appealing to a younger viewership, Joe Pantoliano also returns as police Captain Howard for a semi-decent action adventure that despite a predictably lazy plot, relies on the chemistry of its two leads to entertain the OG fans of the most popular buddy-cop comedies in cinema history.

Once the hot new detectives out on the street busting gang bangers by day and drug cartels by night, Mike and Marcus’ lives are now much different. Juggling career changes and midlife crises while maintaining their “Bad Boys” reputation, their mantra of “ride together, die together” becomes more a reality than a saying when someone starts murdering people involved in an old case. Teaming up with an elite police unit to put an end to the chaos, the boys must go on one last ride to get the job done. More Fast & Furious than Bad Boys ever was and lacking that unique so-bad-it’s-good Michael Bay style that this franchise built a legacy on, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s one of a kind chemistry with one another and certain comedic beats throughout aren’t enough to warrant a recommendation you see this on the big screen. In a world where the likes of 21 Jump Street and The Nice Guys have put their stamp on revitalising the buddy-cop genre over the last few years, Bad Boys for Life just feels like a stale re-hash of something done better.

Here’s the latest celebrity gossip and entertainment news from the world of stage, screen and television. v with Luciana

Most memorable TV moments In a poll by media outlet The Guardian, Australian viewers were asked to name their number one vote for most unforgettable moment on TV.

The votes rolled in for over a thousand different memorable moments, including some of the best like Cathy Freeman’s win, former Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s speech on misogyny, Bob Hawke’s advice to bosses after the 1983 America’s Cup, Lui & Tapsell trashing the set of Krackn’, Whitlam’s dismissal speech, to some of the worst like Scomo’s coal lump, Abbott’s silent interview, Next Top Model false winner announcement and many beloved soapie deaths through the years.

The collection highlights the changing tastes and attitudes towards television through the years and shows how much we value what it brings us; the ability to laugh, cry, be surprised, get furious and even how much we love to embarrass ourselves. You can take the full trip down memory lane by checking out the list through the website.

Billie Eilish made history by not only being the first female artist to take out a Triple J Hottest 100 win, but also cleaning up massively at the Grammy’s by taking home Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Artist of the Year, all thanks largely to her mega hit ‘Bad Guy.’

The crazy thing? Eilish revealed that the addictive drop beat that made her song such a banger was inspired by none other than the ‘beep’ rhythm that comes from the crosswalk signal on Australian crosswalks.

She and brother Finneas O’Connell were hanging out in Sydney and became obsessed with the jangly little beat and knew they needed to throw it together into a winner. So why did Billie Eilish cross the road? To get to number one! Up Schitt’s Creek. Some crazy news has come out about Annie Rose from beloved American TV series Schitt’s Creek. Apparently the actress was totally broke before she landed the show and only had $3 to her name! Not only this but her house had burned down, she hadn’t managed to gain work in two years and she had just failed a screen test dismally. She revealed to Kelly Clarkson on her show that she “found herself having “a very snotty cry” in the Pacific Ocean.”The universe was like, ‘Don’t do this anymore. This is not for you,’ she recalled.

Luckily for us, two days later she landed an audition for Schitt’s Creek, and the rest is history.

STASSI SCHROEDER Stassi Schroeder has come a long way since her days on Vanderpump Rules (and even further since Queen Bees) and has worked to establish herself as a gal with more than just a flair for the dramatic. Being a reality TV star from a young age, Schroeder has gone through a very public style evolution, from Spice Girls, to preppy, to grunge, to goth and finally to having settled on a personal style that she loves. These transitions are key to how she stays style relevant, and indicative of her commitment to cultivate and perfect her ensembles. In an interview with Bravo, the Outfit Of The Day queen shared her secret to style contentment, revealing that where she was once stressed out with having to put an outfit together, she now approaches it with seasonal staples to truly nail the look.

Schroeder is outspoken on all that she loves and hates in fashion. She loves fashion risks, and hates predictability which seems at odds given her Next Level Basic roots, but Schroeder manages to walk this line by throwing her absolute self into every outfit she crafts.

She is a self confessed Megan Markle addict and adores and emulates the former Royal’s, glow, highlighter and polished style.

Schroeder has said that she strives to achieve an elegant, well put together outfit with every look, and frequently laments her choices from younger days. But she’s no snob when it comes to wardrobe and she willingly embraces mixing high

end pieces with cheaper ones if it creates the appearance she is after. Of course, no Stassi work of art would be complete without the OOTD selfie, a crowning Stassi achievement which she admits is achieved by always posing with her best side forward, mirror gleaming. It’s unclear as to whether Stassi is still working towards a career in fashion- Style Diaries by Stassie is now defunct, as is the blog the Divine Addiction where she wrote for Pandora Vanderpump and her own website seems to only have merch.

Ever the hard worker, Stassi has embraced her Basic B*tch persona, and along with the release of her New York Times best seller, is successfully filling her Youtube channel with likeminded basics, and so far her style doesn’t seem to be suffering too much.

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