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HOME ISSUE 14 AUTUMN/WINTER 2014

Streamlined

Bedroom BLISS DECOR IDEAS

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Impressive and low-maintenance design

CHOCOLATE

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DELICIOUS EASTER RECIPES

WALL art

How to display your favourite pieces

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Dreaming BIG SPACIOUS FAMILY HAVEN

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Contents 7 FEATURE HOME: Streamlined style Impressive and low-maintenance design 15

Bedroom inspiration Decor ideas

17 FEATURE HOME: Dreaming big Spacious family haven 24

Colour news

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DIY Outdoor refresh for under $150

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Artwork tips Give your artwork the display it deserves

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Wall art: Our favourite finds

35 FEATURE HOME: Home with a view Idyllic lakeside retirement

43 FEATURE GARDEN: Knowledge grows along with garden 49

Autumn garden advice

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Gallery doors open Old bank houses different kind of treasure

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For the love of red gum Wood’s history is part of creative process

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Wine review with Paul Phillips

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Chocolate indulgence Easter recipes with Anna Corazza

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Welcome Diverse inspiration Even before the first bricks were laid, the stunning homes featured in this issue had very different beginnings.

For example, Beryl Krake was attending an auction for a vacant block of land in her neighbourhood when she raised her hand on a whim.

Sure enough — just like in a movie script — Beryl found herself signing on the dotted line.

This was the catalyst for her and husband Kevin’s contemporary Kialla Lakes home that is packed with wow factor yet has a strong emphasis on a streamlined, lowmaintenance design.

Meanwhile, ideas for Leanne and Joe Kodric’s new family home had been simmering away for years as they awoke each day to a bedroom view of their carport.

For Jenny Clonan, childhood memories of summer holidays at Nagambie were an emotional drawcard to the town when she and husband Terry decided to build.

Coincidentally another couple’s move to Nagambie ticked all the

right boxes: a place near water and family, and the prospect of living in an old building.

Hugh and Cathy Lawrence transformed the historic old Colonial Bank building into their home and have recently opened La Galerie de Nagambie in the vacant front room. The gallery is another great reason to visit the picturesque town following the opening of the freeway bypass of the town.

We also feature Leanne Hulm’s beautiful garden at Hazel Park.

There is plenty to admire and inspire in their expansive, everchanging garden.

As the hues of autumn start to transform our region, I’m sure many of you will also be drawn into your gardens.

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The outdoor entertaining area is a favourite place to relax for Kevin and Beryl. This picture: Julie Mercer

The 16-light pendant fixture with chrome metalware and glass shades transform the entrance. Beryl felt the light fitting needed to be a feature and her daughter saw this one in Sydney, photographed it and texted it to her. “Mark Librio from Lights Plus sourced it for me.”

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The stacked stone wall cladding infuses a natural element and was chosen because it went with the external paint colour Surfmist, and one of the builders suggested it would also work inside as the fireplace surround.

Paul’s idea – a difference to define the living and dining space.

“My young granddaughters call it the catwalk and my concern was people tripping over as they usually have their heads up,” Beryl said. The strip light also reflects in the glass as a reminder to step.

Kevin and Beryl Krake have only moved a few doors from their former Kialla Lakes home, but that suits them just fine.

maintenance became too much.

“We needed to do something, build or sell it,” Beryl said.

They had discussed in jest buying the vacant lakeside block as an investment, but nothing further.

The block narrows to the back but Beryl said it didn’t bother

Flying solo, Beryl attended the auction — without any intention of buying it.

“I saw in a magazine a floor plan of a home Chris Barzen had

“I thought I wouldn’t mind seeing what happens,” she said.

The auction didn’t draw a bid and Beryl recalls the auction was boring, so she put her hand up.

“I reckon I couldn’t go wrong here and thought it might get passed in, but it didn’t,” Beryl said.

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them and they felt they could design a nice house to suit it. built at Yarrawonga, and Kevin liked the look of that.”

They took the time to inspect the house, which inspired Kevin.

“It got him thinking,” Beryl said.

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When Paul suggested the window splashback Beryl said: “Paul, behind a cook top, it will get splattered!” His reply: “You have to clean it anyway.” It was designed to be the right height for Beryl to see out. The range hood is concealed by cupboards and there are no handles, which continues the seamless appearance.

Q&A Do you use the sink in the butler’s pantry?

“Yes, I do my vegie preparation there and the coffee machine is next to the sink and it keeps the kitchen cleaner,” Beryl said

Kevin occasionally travels to Africa with his job and brings home artefacts. This recessed unit with glass shelves and downlights is the perfect display unit.

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During a meeting at Chris’ home, Beryl noticed and liked the concealed pelmet design which discreetly hid the curtain fixings and she asked him: “Can I pinch that idea?” The window furnishings in the study and throughout the home are a soft, white sheer muslin.

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To add colour drama, Beryl has introduced abstract wall art without detracting from the streamlined mood in the dining area.

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The rooms are designed with abundant open space and natural light in mind, and the Tasmanian oak timber floor complements the style.

Beryl was conscious of creating a low-maintenance home, especially for their future years.

“I liked streamline because it is easy to clean,” she said.

Apart from the entrance, LED downlights have been installed throughout to do away with climbing ladders to clean lights and change globes.

Beryl laughs. “The LED lights will see us out!”

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The Krakes enjoy the street lights across the lake at night from their outdoor entertaining area.

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The original idea for the outdoor entertaining area was to install timber decking but changed to tiles, Beryl said, “so we could just hose over and not have to maintain it”.

Why did you choose white for both inside and out?

The rear sliding doors were a deliberate choice as opposed to stacker doors which require a cavity — perfect for dust and spiders and their webs.

“I wanted it white and light everywhere. I’ve lived in houses where colours go out of fashion (like 70s lime green benches) and the kids have bagged me for it,” Beryl said.

Internal wall colour: Dulux Peplum, ¼ strength External colour: Dulux Surfmist, ½ strength

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“I wanted the base of these doors recessed down to the floor level but for practicality, the tracks have gaps for water to drain away,” Beryl said.

In the main bathroom, Beryl chose a regular built-in bath in preference to a freestanding one because “it is difficult to get the mop behind to clean”.

“We didn’t want to do a real budget home but you could spend bucketloads of money — we kept it within reason,” Beryl said.

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dreaming BIG WHEN YOU WAKE UP EVERY MORNING FOR 17 YEARS TO THE UNAPPEALING VIEW OF THE CARPORT OUTSIDE YOUR BEDROOM, IT PROMPTS YOU TO DREAM EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR PERFECT HOME. JOE AND LEANNE KODRIC’S HOME HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERRED FROM DREAM-LAND TO BLOCK OF LAND IN KIALLA. STORY KERRI THOMSON PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON BINGHAM

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Leanne and daughter Courtney in the main kitchen which has an adjoining butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry.

The living room, dining area and rumpus room all access the outdoor living area through bi-fold doors.

Important for Joe and Leanne The quality finishing touches reflect the expertise of the build, such as the internal doors crafted by the builder.

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“The view from my old bedroom was the carport,” Leanne said.

“I knew everything I wanted, and, everything that annoyed me.”

And this was the catalyst for the creation of this impressive home.

There are so many features which are to be envied: two kitchens, walk-in robes in all bedrooms, two double garages, opulent fittings, and attention to detail.

The portico walls are clad in lavish Italian travertine tiles — a form of limestone.

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Another side-effect from the family of five having lived in a small home was that Leanne dreamed big — and the result is a whopping 58 squares under roofline.

Their home design is a combination of three display homes, which Leanne put together on a piece of A4 paper and showed Bruce Mactier Building Designers and declared, “This is what I like.”

“And then when you sit down with the builder, more things come,” Joe said.

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We hadn’t built before and the amount of time we spent with builder John Simpson was phenomenal.

They lived with the plans on the kitchen bench for five months.

“We were constantly looking at the plans without any purpose, but would notice things,” Joe said. “Sometimes your ideas can be expensive, not practical, and there are better alternatives.”

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There are many perks to having two kitchens — more than one cook. The main kitchen, butler’s kitchen and pantry room include self-closing compartmentalised drawers and elongated window splashbacks, and the streamlined form extends to the hidden power points because Leanne said she “didn’t want to ruin the clean look of the Caesarstone benchtops” .

“Everything is white because of the floor colour.”

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A palatial master suite features a tailored pelmet which conceals electronic drapes, double frosted doors reveal the walk-in robe with a mirror image design and laminate cabinetry while the luxurious ensuite features sensor lighting.

“I feel like I’m at Crown every day,” Leanne said.

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Above: The entrance is an introduction to Leanne’s elegant decorating style. The recessed bulkhead illuminates with soft LED strip lighting.

Left top: The main bathroom has a splash of difference with a freestanding bath and floor-mounted bath spout.

Left bottom: The glamorous powder room shimmers with wallpaper, pearly mosaic tiles and mirror. The freestanding integrated vanity top forms the basin in the bench top as one continuous surface and the light is off centre from the tap.

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The corner block created the opportunity to incorporate the luxury of two separate garages and professional landscaping reflects the Kodrics eye for design harmony.

The alfresco area is the ultimate living space and merges with the pool. There is a rock face fireplace, built-in barbecue with a window splash back, timber panelled ceiling, and three electronic blinds ensure an entertainment space at a moment’s notice.

<<< 19 They acknowledge they blew the budget, but, as Joe said, “We knew certain things would cost more.”

Leanne developed her decor ideas and brought order to her new home by working closely with an interior designer.

“I knew what I liked, and she was helpful in that I could source designer material at trade prices,” Leanne said.

To complete the transformation, most of the furnishings are new to match the contemporary style and Leanne recalls a difference of opinion with the interior designer on the choice of the dining table.

“She was adamant about this one and I wasn’t, but she was right,” Leanne said. v

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The use of innovative textured paint effects can breathe new life into an area and reinvent tired furniture and walls.

ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS TO REINVIGORATE ANY SPACE IN THE HOME IS TO INFUSE IT WITH COLOUR AND DESIGN UPDATES.

New to the Dulux range is a tint-able water-based effect paint that turns interior surfaces into a chalkboard in an instant.

Pictured: Dulux Design Coloured Chalkboard in Black.

If you’re looking for an escape from the pace of modern life, embrace a soft colour palette that evokes serenity.

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Complement calming shades of white and grey with soothing pastel tones of blue, yellow and green from Haymes Head Space palette.

Pictured: Haymes Paint in Just Blue.

Keep an eye out for Pantone’s colour of the year — Radiant Orchid.

The renowned colour institute announced this uplifting blend of fuchsia, purple and pink as the next big thing in home decor and fashion.

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THE CHALLENGE WAS SET. COULD OUR HOME’S TERESA LAGOZZINO ADD SOME LIFE TO A PLAIN OUTDOOR AREA FOR LESS THAN $150?

“It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to add a little style to an area, just a little creativity,” Teresa said.

“Using existing elements such as a table and pot plants I went on the hunt for some bargains.

“Keep an eye out at second-hand or bargain stores for low-cost objects you can paint to suit — even scan your own home or shed to see what can be reinvented.”

Teresa finished the outdoor area with a pop of colour through her accessories.

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Spray cushions with Scotchguard to protect them from the elements.

Find old pieces from secondhand stores that can be revamped with paint.

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Create vases out of old jars and some twine for a zero cost decoration.

Spray painting metal objects to match existing furniture is a great way to match pieces.

Has this article inspired you to work on some creative projects? We would love to hear about it or see photos. Email teresa.lagozzino@sheppnews.com.au

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Metal wall art From: Cheap As Chips Cost: 2 x $12 Spray painted (to match table) Cost: $11.50 Candle holder (spray painted with same paint as wall art) From: Cheap As Chips Cost: $12 Red candle Teresa’s own Table runner From: Pillow Talk Cost: $16.95 Orange cushion covers (inserts Teresa’s own) From: Pillow Talk Cost: 2 x $6.95 Beige cushions From: K mart Cost: 2 x $5 Metal bird From: Pillow Talk Cost: $5.95 Wine barrel (found in a relative’s shed and painted to match house guttering with paint Teresa already had) Metal stool From: Focus on Furniture Cost: $33 Wooden sign From: Cheap As Chips Cost: $15 Timber stool Reinvented timber stool from a second-hand shop. Top painted in the same paint as wall art and bottom the same as wine barrel to tie the colours in. The look was finished off by roughing it up with sandpaper.

Cost: $5 Total cost: $147.30

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give your artwork THE DISPLAY IT DESERVES TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF HANGING WALL ART IN YOUR HOME WITH EXPERT ADVICE FROM SHEPPARTON ART MUSEUM CURATOR ELISE ROUTLEDGE.

Balancing act

One of the standard ways to hang artworks is to measure the length of the image and find the halfway point, then hang the piece with the centre at eye level.

It doesn’t matter if the next picture is twice as big, if you match the centre lines, this will give the wall art visual balance and consistency.

Precision is the key here, so make sure you take the time to get it right.

“It has to be exact, you will be able to tell pretty quickly if it is even a little bit out and it won’t look right,” Elise said.

Mix and match

A great way to fill a feature wall is to use a salon-hang approach.

This style can be visually dramatic and inspires creativity in the home, with large and small pieces mixed together.

“The way that this works really nicely is when you have really different pieces and you have all different sizes,” Elise said.

“Simply choose an arrangement you think looks good, but don’t worry about lining up the central point.”

Mismatched frames, varying dimensions and a relaxed approach to placing the artwork all lend themselves to this haphazard method.

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Choosing the right space can be influenced by

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the nature of the work.

If you have a vibrant piece that gives off an energetic feeling, it is best to place it in an area of the home where you want to cultivate that feeling.

“Some pieces of art will resonate in a particular way and they will make you feel a certain way,” Elise said.

“You might not want a piece that is really energetic in a place of rest, such as the bedroom.”

Remember you need to stand back from a lot of works to truly appreciate them, so make sure the room allows space to do this.

On the hanger

The best way to hang a heavy piece of artwork that is more than 50 cm is to place a ‘D’ ring on it.

Over time a wire hanger will distort the frame causing it to warp and it will always hang to one side.

It may take a bit more time to put it up with the rings, but ultimately it will pay off because once you have put it up, it won’t move.

If you are renting and can’t hang art permanently on the wall, self-adhesive hanging tabs can be a great solution.

Elise said another option she used in her own home was to prop pieces on bookshelves — no hanger required.

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Make sure the work is not in direct sunlight, particularly work on paper, because it will fade quickly in strong light.

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Steam is another factor to consider when hanging artwork, so be aware of this when selecting pieces for the bathroom.

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If you are framing photos yourself, ensure the picture does not touch the glass. Any moisture will make it bond to the glass, and it will peel if you try to remove it. Using a mount can help avoid this.

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If you are unsure about a wall arrangement, trace the size of the image on to craft paper, and then cut it out.

Have fun trying out different arrangements on the wall, using painter’s tape to stick them up, without the stress of placing holes in the wall.

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Save yourself the frustration of a crooked painting — use a spirit level to ensure it is right the first time.

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1. Colour Dame, 112 cm x 171 cm, $449, Harvey Norman. 2. Flowers, 50 cm x 50 cm, $39.99, Spotlight. 3. Life, 90 cm x 50 cm, $79.95, What’s New. 4. Gecko, 60 cm x 50 cm, $180, by Heidi Knowles at Gallery Kaiela. 5. Large wall art, 121 cm x 90 cm, $1200, Just Me Patsy. 6. The Outing, 98 cm x 98 cm, $395, Harvey Norman.

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Your new lifestyle begins at The Boulevard Stage 12 selling now

• Townhouses available on lots 359 to 365 • Expected titles release in June 2014 The Boulevard is ideally located in Shepparton’s North, just minutes from the CBD. Comprising of approximately 500 allotments varying in size to suit all lifestyles and has been planned as a high quality, vibrant residential community.

Prices start from $122,000

The development is characterised by tree-lined streets, picturesque views, integrated with surrounding landscapes and an informal network of parklands, set alongside an attractive landscaped reserve and Goulburn River environs.

Various schools, hospitals and recreational facilities are located nearby. Try the walking and bicycle paths, a hit of golf or a game of bowls, or the various sports enjoyed at Shepparton’s largest sporting facility just a few minutes away.

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Idyllic lakeside RETIREMENT

A FEW YEARS AGO, TERRY AND JENNY CLONAN MADE THE IMPORTANT DECISION OF WHERE TO RETIRE. FOR JENNY, FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF 13 YEARS OF SUMMER HOLIDAYS CAMPING AT BUCKLEY PARK WERE THE STRONG EMOTIONAL DRAWCARD TOWARDS NAGAMBIE. STORY KERRI THOMSON PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON BINGHAM

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This page The front of the Clonans’ Lake Nagambie home.

Previous page Top: Terry and Jenny on the balcony of their master bedroom.

Bottom left: Terry said his favourite aspect of the house was looking back at the façade from the lake.

Bottom right: The outdoor area has a square light well, timber deck and exposed spray painted aggregate.

A cantilevered floor, stainless steel balustrade and rainfall crystal six-light chrome pendant light (pictured) complete the double-height void.

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A bamboo wrapped candle holder was something Jenny liked.

There are two striking internal concrete alabaster colour block walls in a honed and lacquered finish.

The honing process grinds the block surface, producing a matt exposedaggregate finish.

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“I loved it up here, the water — and we were always in the lake,” Jenny said.

Terry, originally from Numurkah, hoped to retire near the water and said “I thought the coast, maybe Bellarine, but Jenny wanted to be here.”

The Clonans bought the 480 sq m lake-front block in the Elloura development at Nagambie in March 2010 and Terry recalls “It was just a paddock”.

Shepparton builder Chris Barzen was recommended to the couple by friends and to kick-off the design process, the Clonans consulted building designer Paul Ranson.

“It took about six months but we weren’t in a hurry,” Terry said.

The contemporary two-storey home’s external design is oriented along a strong horizontal-vertical shape and comprises a combination of various materials including: Jasper colour aluminium window trims; Matrix board cladding with a geometric, joint look; steel beam eaves and balcony side slat rail; and rendered lightweight MasterWall polystyrene wall cladding.

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The open-plan living area overlooks Lake Nagambie.

Jenny thought the home needed some bling and fell in love with the copper cube tile.

“It’s always beautiful; I love the blinds up and waking up with the view,” Jenny said. “I think the water makes you feel calm.”

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Featuring a quilt cover which was a gift from her sisters, Jenny calls this the “pretty room”.

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The dining and kitchen reflect Jenny’s decor style — note the rug.

Dulux Australia Sunset Blaze was the colour chosen for the splashback.

what they love The setting provides a relaxed lifestyle, with changing scenery.

The couple enjoys a peaceful drink outdoors as the sun sets beneath the tree line across the lake and stepping up a gear during rowing regattas and holiday season to a water sport playground.

“The sound of boats makes you feel like you’re on holiday,” Jenny said.

The sitting room for a quiet moment.

Jenny said she saw the open-living plan in a display home at Point Cook and knew it was what she wanted. In particular, the oversized Caesarstone kitchen bench.

“It is a practical space for appliances and sitting at and doesn’t show dirt or fingertip marks.”

Something Jenny can’t get enough of is the slide-out wire drawers in the walk-in pantry — so practical that more are being installed in the broom closet.

There is warmth to this home with the use of different materials, textures and personal decorating choices.

Australian chestnut timber flooring throughout adds natural beauty, with other design features including a spectacular copper cube tile feature wall with gas fireplace, Caesarstone ledge and Laminex storage cupboards and two unique internal concrete colour block walls with a honed and lacquered finish of three coats as opposed to polished because Terry said “that was a ridiculous amount of money”.

Jenny admits it “took a while for her to like them”.

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On the upstairs landing, the Laminex built-in desk is finished in Crystal gloss Seductive Limba.

The guest bathroom, one of three bathrooms in the home.

tip “Paul suggested I make a scrapbook of what I had in mind,” Jenny said.

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“If I want to brighten things up, I just add colour,” she said.

The couple enjoys the 10-minute stroll along the lake walking track into town for dinner at the pub, or an early morning walk to the bakery.

And first and foremost, the lake views are worth the investment — Terry and Jenny have their idyllic retirement sorted. v

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Knowledge grows ALONG WITH GARDEN

SHE MAY BE AN AMATEUR GARDENER, HOWEVER LEANNE HULM HAS GAINED A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE FROM COUNTLESS HOURS AND BACKBREAKING WORK IN HER EXPANSIVE GARDEN. STORY KERRI THOMSON PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE MERCER

Inspired by ancient instruments, a wrought-iron spear sundial is positioned on a classic-style pedestal.

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The pond is canopied by willow trees and a miniature toadstool outdoor setting is the first place children head for. “It’s a wonderful shaded spot to sit in the afternoon with a glass of wine watching the ducks in the pond,” Leanne said.

There is no doubt Leanne Hulm has a love of the outdoors. The hours involved in nurturing her property speak volumes.

“I grew up on big properties and I just love being in the garden,” Leanne said.

“I am pretty much an outdoors person.”

Leanne and her partner bought their Kialla property, Hazel Park, 2½ years ago with a vision to create their ideal lifestyle.

The property won Leanne over on the first inspection for its land space, garden and beautiful home.

“As a partnership it was a property we could grow together with and ride around on the horses,” Leanne said.

They built a state-of-the art stable complex, and new white fencing adds a wow factor.

“The previous owners did it well from the get-go, and we have just rebuilt.”

Leanne focused on specific areas within the garden to create feature hot spots by incorporating new landscaping and highlighting existing structures.

“We would look at areas and try to make it our own feature,” Leanne said.

“Where the columns are we added the two contrasting bark chip colours and black to distinguish the walkway.”

Clean, neat lines appeal to Leanne, hence the garden edges and crisp paths.

The contrast of the red brick home against the green of the garden is visually pleasing.

“The thing about the garden, the original design was cleverly planned

“We like the lush green lawn areas of the garden leading to the pond, and planted Sir Walter grass throughout,” Leanne said.

and had been done really well,” Leanne said.

“The vegetable garden is my partner’s baby.

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A blend of contrasting established trees add vibrant seasonal splendour within birds-eye view of the home.

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Above left to right: Lilly pillies with glossy green leaves will form a horseshoeshaped hedge and there are 18 columns planted with jasmine creeper to spiral up and across.

A cherub water fountain and a backdrop of trellis camouflaged by pink and white roses. “I love roses and there are a lot of them in the garden,” Leanne said.

Right Tulips are the third most popular flower in the world and Leanne has clustered the vibrant yellow flowers at the base of a deciduous tree.

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“We are big on using as many local nurseries as we can, and there are 400 plantings in one area alone.”

Above left to right: A screening hedge with pots from Potwerx Kialla and white stone.

The white antique couple’s bench seat added a touch of romance when a bride and groom married at the property and shared the seat during the signing of the register.

With beautiful lily-like flowers, the `Princess Lily’ produce long seasons of vibrant blooms in contrasting shades.

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Left to right: Leanne has planted a golf ball hedge beneath the Old English-style street lamp post for a softer setting.

Michelangelo’s statue of David is more suited to Florence but is often a talking point when people walk through the vegetable garden.

“He loves seasonal planting, and plants the whole garden out with what we love to eat — beautiful fresh summer/winter herbs and vegetables.”

The garden’s beauty makes it a perfect wedding venue and Leanne said there had been two weddings at the property since they moved in.

Having a garden of such a scale pushes the couple to keep learning as they strive for the look they are trying to achieve.

“We lean on the experts around town for help,” Leanne said.

“We are big on using as many local nurseries as we can, and there are 400 plantings in one area alone.”

As their lifestyle property grows and flourishes, it’s not surprising to learn where Leanne loves to be.

“I drive home over the grate and I am in my own sanctuary.” v

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SELLING NOW STAGE 1 & 2 Affordable living located off Parkside Drive, Shepparton, this Northern estate provides blocks starting from $52,500.

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the garden Billabong Garden Complex’s Sally Moseley said autumn was a great time to mulch or re-mulch existing garden beds, feed citrus trees and lightly prune roses to give them the opportunity to flower again during the season.

Autumn is a beautiful time in the garden, with cooler weather seeing many leaves turn into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows.

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Plant after good rainfall and while the soil is still warm, so new plants can establish good root growth before it slows in winter.

Autumn is also the time to plant winter/spring flowering bulbs, as well as to sow sweet peas, poppies, pansies and other spring bloomers.

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Check your lawn and make sure any weeds you sprayed last month are dying. Repeat the treatment if necessary. Autumn is also a good time to aerate the lawn, sow grass seeds and lay turf.

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Collect and compost the leaves that fall on the garden, or they will smother plants and lawn.

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High class living in South Shepparton Location and quality in your own sanctuary LOCATION Sanctuary Park is ideally located in Shepparton’s South, just minutes from the CBD, and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne.

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PROXIMITY TO FACILITIES Sanctuary Park offers a superb relaxing lifestyle, with Emerald Bank, Shepparton Car Museum, Shepparton Paceway and other various sporting facilities within close proximity. Also in close proximity, Riverside Plaza is Shepparton’s state of the art shopping centre, the new look Coles supermarket, as well as over 16 specialty stores that range from fashion and jewellery, chemist, newsagent, hairdressing and beauty, homewares and gifts and fresh food.

Schools in close vicinity to Sanctuary Park include Kialla West, Kialla Central and Orrvale State Schools. A new Catholic complex will be built within walking distance to Sanctuary Park.

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OLD BANK HOUSES DIFFERENT

kind of treasure Tucked away in Nagambie’s historic Colonial Bank building is a treasure trove of antiques and collectable items with a lifetime of history.

La Galerie de Nagambie is a nest for hard-to-find relics, which opened in December last year to celebrate the 140-year anniversary of the building.

Within the walls of the property built in 1873 are Marley horses, vintage movie posters, hand-painted Japanese porcelain and a centuries-old ceramic religious font.

In 2000, owners Hugh and Cathy Lawrence purchased the building and renovated it into a Victorian-style private residence.

With one room at the front of the house left to fix up, they decided a gallery would be the perfect fit for the space. ‘‘We didn’t know exactly what to do with this room, but because it is so impressive and the building is special, we wanted to do something,’’ Cathy said. ‘‘The bypass was also finished and we thought, ‘We have to do something for the town.’ ’’ Blessed with an artistic family and an eye for unique finds, the Lawrences filled the space with charming pieces from yesteryear, from Beswick collie figurines to antique scales and vintage hat pins. ‘‘I can just picture the ladies with the hats putting the lovely hat pins in — these antiques belonged to people,’’ Cathy said. ‘‘The pieces have history, character, and feelings as well.’’

The building has seen a lot of life in its years, from an RSL, to a Colonial doll museum.

In the heart of Nagambie lies an unexpected trove of antique treasures waiting to be discovered.

However, the hallmarks of its origin as a bank still remain; the barred windows, sheet metal on the back of the doors and a large walk-in safe. ‘‘The safe is now our wine cellar,’’ Cathy said. ‘‘There was 70s carpet on the walls when we bought the property, which

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STORY RHIANNON GAVALAKIS PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON BINGHAM

Above: Palm trees and a Tahitian hut add a touch of paradise to the home’s private outdoor area.

Below: Inside the gallery, remnants of the historic Colonial Bank remain. Pictured is the door to the bank safe, and inscriptions on the wall dating back to 1903.

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were used to display LoweR the shade fRomthe thedolls top in the museum; we removed that.’’

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While Hugh carried out a majority of the renovations, Cathy added her own touch, and the walls inside the house are painted in beachinspired tones of coral and turquoise.

Ironically, the name of the town is thought to have been derived from an Aboriginal word meaning lagoon.

La Galerie de Nagambie is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and by appointment at 300 High St, Nagambie. For more information, visit www.lagaleriedenagambie.com.au or phone 5794 2307. v

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One great destination for all your gardening needs Billabong is home to all you need to grow and maintain your garden.

Our purpose is to provide you with the knowledge and plants to create wonderful gardens at home.

As soon as you step outside you will be welcomed by the wonderful sights and smells from the array of potted colour, herbs and seedlings where you can also choose from our expansive range of pots and water features.

Take a walk along the avenue of climbers and take in the ambience of the displays. Browse through the extensive range of exotic and native plants to suit all garden themes and styles in various sizes and stages.

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EVERY BURL, CRACK OR NAIL HOLE IN A PIECE OF TIMBER TELLS A STORY. FOR SHEPPARTON MEN ADAM CARROLL (BELOW) AND BRENDAN CAIN (NEXT PAGE), CRAFTING HANDMADE FURNITURE OUT OF RECYCLED WOOD IS LIKE WORKING WITH A PIECE OF HISTORY. OLD WATER TOWERS, SHEARING SHEDS AND RAILWAY SLEEPERS ARE SOME OF THE PLACES THESE YOUNG MEN HAVE SOURCED MATERIAL FOR THEIR CREATIONS. INTERVIEWS RHIANNON GAVALAKIS

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There is a lot of thinking about it before I actually go out and make a whole piece of furniture.

APPRENTICE CABINETMAKER ADAM CARROLL, 21, DRAWS DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM THE UNIQUE RED GUM PIECES HE CRAFTS INTO FURNITURE FOR HIS HOME.

If I’ve bought a (red gum) slab, I would probably let it sit for about six months, or as long as it takes for me to figure out what to do with it.

Then it will just come to me one day and I’ll start designing it, working out what I’ve got to do with it, and I’ll go from there.

What I do with it depends on the shape and size of the piece.

Each one is different and you sort of just go off that.

I’ve designed a lot of things that I haven’t actually made yet, it is just about finding the time and materials.

I will take ideas from other pieces of furniture I have seen, or from what other people have done with similar timber and then I’ll add my own insight.

If there is a big crack in the wood you could fill it with fibreglass resin so there will be a clear crack in it and that’ll come up pretty good. That adds a unique touch, and no two pieces are the same.

I used to think second-hand wood was gross and I didn’t want to go near it, but I saw a piece made from recycled material that came up really nice.

For trade school I made a dining table out of railway sleepers that were 60 to 100 years old — they were pretty banged up, but it is a piece of history.

It is interesting to know the timber you are working with could have been used in a wharf or bridge somewhere years ago.

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The latest thing I’m making is wine barrels. I’ve never touched them before, so I’m waiting on a friend to get back to me with advice.

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LIFESTYLE GRAPHIC DESIGNER BRENDAN, 27, REKINDLED HIS INTEREST IN WOODWORK AS A WAY TO FURNISH HIS HOME AT A FRACTION OF THE COST.

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After I stopped doing woodwork at school, due to it clashing with my science subjects, I decided to continue building furniture in my parents’ carport.

I started with just a router, hand saw, drill and dowel gig. I’ve added a lot of tools to my collections since then, which makes everything a bit quicker.

The first quality red gum piece I made was a coffee table. I had made other things out of pine wood before that, but this would have been the first piece where you couldn’t tell it was made by a school student.

I moved from Moama to Shepparton and I needed some furniture for my house, so I decided to make my own from reclaimed red gum.

Although it took a while, I have a set of matching furniture that cost a fraction of what it would to buy in-store.

There will always be a market for cheap furniture, but I like the fact that I have one-off pieces that are made with traditional joinery techniques — compared to the screws of the cheap furniture.

I look for old timber at clearing sales, which could have been a shed, livestock yard or a fence in a previous life. You can get it machined and dressed to look like fresh timber.

When you are making something out of reclaimed timber you need to pay more attention to each piece of timber. Pieces with nail holes or cracks can add character, but you don’t want too many. You need to work them into your design.

Say if you are making a table top, you would select the best sides of the timber before joining them together, but sometimes you have to work with what you have.

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Two locally produced wines have caught the attention of wine buff Paul Phillips who encourages people to expand their wine repertoire.

Pinot gris is emerging as the new sauvignon blanc. The popular dry white wine tends to have more flavour and is slightly fruitier, less acidic with a luscious texture, whereas some sauvignon blanc varieties are overdosed with a passionfruit taste and are sharp and tart on the palate.

As for colour, pinot gris is typically a pale yellow with golden hues and, generally speaking, is slightly cheaper than sauvignon blanc.

One of the region’s noted wine makers, Sam Plunkett, who has been making wine for about 25 years, has a brand new label called Wine x Sam. In his latest venture, Sam delivers a range of wines including shiraz, cabernet shiraz, pinot gris, riesling and a savagnin (a southern European variety). Sam is a quiet man who lets his wine do the spruiking.

I am surprised about the lack of popularity of sparkling red wines which are a cross between a red wine and a bubbly.

The sparkling red varieties are a nice summer drink, best served cold to keep the bubbles from going flat, and you don’t lose any of the flavour, whereas chilling a white or red wine shuts out the flavour.

Cape Horn Vineyard near Echuca is named after the river bend resembling Cape Horn on the tip of South America and features fruit grown on the banks of the Murray River.

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This version of pin ot gris is made from grape s from the cooler Strathbog ie Ranges.

The full fruit flavou rs of pear and melon provid e a punch and the wine is sli ghtly spicy with a broad rich texture. This wine is great with seafood and linguine.

Cape Horn 2010 Sparkling Durif Shiraz ($20 rang e)

This sparkling sh iraz has been two-and-ahalf years in the making, bo ttle fermented and ha s about five per cent of a vintage port blended. This creates a creamy rich tex ture which makes the wine stand out from other shiraz blends.

Served chilled, thi s is an ideal wine to start an evening.

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love of food SHEPPARTON’S ANNA CORAZZA SHARES WITH OUR HOME HER FAVOURITE RECIPES FOR EASTER.

STORY RHIANNON GAVALAKIS PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE MERCER The sweet aroma of decadent chocolate and the rich flavour of buttery hot cross buns are things we love about Easter.

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

For Numurkah Secondary College hospitality teacher Anna Corazza, working with chocolate is like creating a piece of art.

Makes 16 Preparation time: About 1 ½ hours

‘‘Cooking with chocolate is an art form, it really is,’’ Anna said.

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The former chef said keeping the chocolate at the right temperature was the hardest part of the process. ‘‘Melting the chocolate correctly is the most important process,’’ she said.

Using good quality chocolate is another key tip for achieving the best result. ‘‘I like to use chocolate with at least 70 per cent cocoa solids for a deeper, richer flavour,’’ Anna said. ‘‘I always buy fair-trade chocolate such as Oxfam or Green and Black’s.’’

Her philosophy for teaching is to inspire and promote an intrinsic motivation for learning about food and connecting that to everyday life.

“My food technology teacher Maureen Collins has been a great inspiration to me, and my challenge in teaching is that I can also inspire my students to obtain a career in food or a passion for cookery.”

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300 ml milk, warmed 2 x 7 g sachets dry yeast 4 cups plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 90 g butter, chopped 1 cup choc-chips ½ cup sultanas ¼ cup caster sugar

– 1 egg – 150 g dark chocolate, melted Glaze: – ½ cup water – ¼ cup sugar – 1 tsp mixed spice Crosses: – 100 g chocolate buttons

Lightly grease a baking tray and set aside. Place milk in a jug, then sprinkle yeast over milk and set aside for 5 minutes, until foamy.

Sift flour and cinnamon together into a large bowl. Rub in butter using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in choc-chips, sultanas and caster sugar.

Whisk egg into milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead for about 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic.

Place dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, then a tea towel. Set aside to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 220°C. Punch dough with fist to release gas. Knead on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes, until smooth. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Knead each piece until smooth. Shape into rounds and place close together on the prepared tray. Cover with a tea towel and stand in a warm place for about 40 minutes, until doubled in size.

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 180°C, and bake for a further 5 to 10 minutes or until buns sound hollow when tapped.

Glaze: Combine all ingredients for glaze in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil on high, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes without stirring. Brush over hot buns.

To melt chocolate for crosses, place buttons in a clean and dry microwavesafe bowl and microwave on low for about 30 seconds at a time. Stir chocolate at first signs of melted buttons. The heat within the bowl is enough to completely melt while stirring.

Place melted chocolate in a small snap-lock bag. Snip a small hole in corner and use to pipe crosses onto buns.

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Chocolate Tart Serves 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes (plus leave dough overnight)

Handmade Chocolates – 250 g of chocolate buttons, can be dark, milk, white or coloured chocolate

– Thin paint brushes

– Two chocolate mould trays (available from Spotlight)

– Metal spoon and bowl

To make solid chocolates, finely chop chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl that fits snugly in a saucepan.

Half-fill the saucepan with water and bring to a simmer, place the bowl with 2 /3 of the chocolate on top and make sure it doesn’t touch the water or it will overheat and the moisture will make the chocolate harden. Melt chocolate until the temperature reaches 45ºC. Remove bowl and stir in remaining chocolate with a metal spoon until melted and cool down to 27ºC. Place bowl back on simmering water and reheat to 32ºC. Avoid wooden or plastic spoons as they retain moisture that makes chocolate harden.

Using a paint brush, paint cavities in the chocolate moulds. If you would like to make a coloured top, paint the cavities with coloured chocolate. Look on the underside of the mould to ensure you have achieved a good even layer

of chocolate with no gaps, and then refrigerate to set.

Fill each mould with melted chocolate to the top, ensuring you don’t over-fill.

Tap the mould gently to release any air bubbles and then refrigerate to set.

Pop out of moulds and place in clear boxes.

Variations: Fill chocolates with nuts, caramel, jellies or ganache. When making filled chocolates, paint a layer of chocolate around mould then allow to set in refrigerator. Repeat carefully until there is just enough room for the centre.

Add the centre then top with melted chocolate and refrigerate till set.

Melting chocolate tips: • Ensure hands are washed and completely dry before beginning preparation.

• Make sure all equipment such as bowl, spoons, and paintbrushes are completely clean and dry.

– Cooking thermometer – Double boiler

Chocolate and Hazelnut Macarons Makes 30 Preparation time: 15 minutes Note: Exact measurements of ingredients are essential for making macarons.

Always calibrate scales before using. To calibrate scales refer to instruction manual for digital scales. Most scales have a calibrate button.

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225 g icing sugar 125 g almond flour 125 g egg white (about 4 eggs) 40 g white sugar

Preheat oven to 150°C. Sift the icing sugar, almond flour and cocoa together.

Beat the egg whites until they form nearly stiff peaks, then gradually add the white sugar and continue beating until the sugar has dissolved and the egg whites form stiff peaks. Fold in the almond flour mixture and blend well until the mixture is smooth.

Spoon the mixture into piping bag with a round nozzle and push the mixture down to the end.

Line a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper, and then pipe about 60 rounds that are 2 cm in diameter. Leave the rounds to dry for about 30 minutes or until the mixture is dry to touch.

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– 20 g cocoa powder – 160 g butter – 60 g cream chocolate hazelnut spread Place in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Leave the macarons to cool on the baking paper.

The filling: Beat butter until soft and creamy, and then fold in chocolate hazelnut spread.

Pipe the filling onto macarons and press on second macaron, allowing the filling to be pushed to the outside edges.

Tips: Use eggs at room temperature and ensure there is no yolk present in the egg white.

Ensure all equipment is clean and dry.

Foam eggs to stiff peaks and ensure you are able to tip the bowl upside down without egg coming out.

Sweet shortcrust pastry: – 125 g unsalted butter, chopped and softened – 1 egg – 2/3 cup icing sugar – 3 tbsp ground almonds – 1 2/3 cups plain flour

Filling: – 500 g dark couverture chocolate (70 per cent cocoa solids), finely chopped – 200 ml milk – 300 ml cream – 3 eggs

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter with icing sugar and ground almonds in a bowl. Add the egg yolk and mix until it just comes together, then gradually add the flour. (Most shortcrust pastry is made from rubbing butter into flour — creaming butter like in this step is also a form of aeration in baking.)

Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight for best results. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before using.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 4 mmthick disc, and then use to line a 23 cm tart tin with removable base. Use a sharp knife to trim off excess pastry, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Line the pastry shell with baking paper then fill with pastry weights and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for a further 5 minutes until the tart shell is dry.

Increase the oven temperature to 250°C. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.

Place the milk and cream in a small saucepan and bring just to the boil.

Break the eggs in a bowl and lightly beat. Pour the milk mixture over the beaten eggs, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into the bowl of melted chocolate.

Gently stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or whisk until it is smooth and silky.

Switch off the oven.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the tart shell, place back in oven and leave for 30 minutes or until the filling has cooked enough to set like custard.

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