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Jamaica Blue Pty Ltd ACN 059 236 387 Level 1, 424 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028 PO Box 303, Double Bay NSW 1360 T 1800 622 338 (Australia only) T 02 9302 2200 F 02 9302 2212 E info@jamaicablue.com.au Jamaica Blue Escape™ Editor Natalie Nikolaeva Art Director Natalie Delarey

10 Cover Chrissie Swan, host of Channel Ten’s The Circle, opens up on life and motherhood 14 Coffee Fred Vains explains the coffee-making process 16 Travel Australia’s best beaches 19 Interiors We chat to the experts at the helm of Australia’s renovation fascination 22 Travel This issue’s ex-pat tale takes us all the way to the bright lights of New York city!

26 Fashion Dazzling summer dresses and accessories

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24 Fitness Stroke of luck 30 Nutrition With Sharon Natoli 2012’s new labelling laws 32 Food Sizzling summer salads

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4 Jamaica Blue Spotlight stores 34 Store locations

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We talk to the experts about the renovation craze that's sweeping the nation

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Auckland has so much to offer, including a brand new Jamaica Blue café!

NuTRiTiON Sharon Natoli

Chrissie Swan

explains 2012's labelling changes

On loving life, hosting The Circle and being a brand new mum...

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Welcome

Welcome to the summer issue of Jamaica Blue Escape. Summer is our favourite time of year, so we though we’d save our best issue of 2011 until last!

This edition we chat to the inspirational Chrissie Swan,host of Channel Ten’s daytime chat show The Circle, about motherhood, work-life balance, and being the luckiest girl in the world. We also chat to other stars of TV, the hosts of various renovation shows that keep us fascinated week in, week out. Australia loves renovation shows. These experts explain why, whilst giving us some expert renovation advice.

Love to travel? We’ve got you covered. We didn’t name this magazine ‘Escape’ for nothing!

First stop: Auckland. We take a trip around the (other) harbour city and drop in at our brand new Jamaica Blue cafe (at Auckland Airport) while we’re there. Summer is also about beaches, so we take a look at Australia’s best by talking to those in the know - surf lifesavers. Next stop: New York City! This issue’s ‘ex-pat’ tale takes us all the way to the bright lights of the Big Apple.

All your favourites are here: puzzles, recipes, fitness and fashion. We hope you enjoy this issue of Jamaica Blue Escape as much as you enjoy your coffee!

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jamaicablue spotlight: auckland and waterford, WA

By Sarah Megginson

Auckland Jamaica Blue continues to expand across the Tasman, with our brand new store at Auckland Airport

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“The café is located in the airport area – not in the airport itself, but on Leonard Isitt Drive, near the Warehouse and Countdown,” explains Foodco New Zealand Retail Operations Consultant, Clynton Hartung.

Next time you’re catching a flight to or from Auckland city, don’t rely on bland, overpriced airport coffee: get a real caffeine pick-me-up from our brand new Jamaica Blue café instead!

Jamaica Blue Auckland Airport Ground Floor Formule 1 Hotel 2 Leonard Isitt Drive Phone +64 9 275 0492

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t’s been almost a year in the making, and now Jamaica Blue is celebrating the opening of a brand new café in Auckland’s airport district. The café officially opened its doors on September 12, becoming Jamaica Blue’s fifth store in New Zealand.

Located a few minutes from the Auckland International Airport, this strategically located café has the unique advantage of being positioned within the Formule 1 hotel. Until now, the hotel had no in-house restaurant or dining options for its guests, so the Jamaica Blue café will cater to the hotel’s clientele, as well as neighbouring trade from the surrounding business district.

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t was a love of good coffee that first attracted Rachel Ngoo to Jamaica Blue cafés. An avid coffee drinker, Rachel was a Jamaica Blue customer long before she thought about opening her own café, and she was always impressed with the quality of the food and beverages. With a background in accountancy, Rachel crunched the numbers on the prospect of opening her own café, and it was quickly evident that the deal stacked up.

It was April 2011 that Rachel began seriously investigating her options, and just six short months later on October 10, 2011 she opened her Jamaica Blue café at Waterford Plaza Shopping Centre in Perth, WA. Rachel decided to open in that location because the shopping centre, which is positioned as a major shopping and lifestyle destination within the City of South Perth, has recently undergone an extensive redevelopment.

Although Rachel had no prior hospitality experience going into this venture, she says she loves the café culture and has enjoyed learning the ropes through the extensive franchisee training program. Pop in say hello next time you’re in the area, and enjoy one of the coffees that made Rachel so keen to join the Jamaica Blue family!

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A dynamic café culture, ongoing training and support, access to proven systems and the opportunity to be your own boss. We talk to Jamaica Blue’s Matthew Williams about why it pays to become a franchisee!

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Do I need experience in the food indusrty to own a jamaica blue cafÉ?

Absolutely not! In fact, may of Jamaica Blue’s franchisees have corporate or business backgrounds, and had never set foot in a commercial kitchen before joining forces with the brand.

“Our training, systems and support ensures that potential franchisees from all walks off life can own a Jamaica Blue,” Williams says.

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“We have business partners who have been accountants, taxi drivers, gold miners, teachers, students and from many different and varied previous careers, who have gone on to become successful franchisees.”

He adds that Jamaica Blue’s most successful franchisees have a combination of the following: • Enthusiasm and ambition • Integrity and a strong work ethic.

• Strong communication skills • The ability to create and lead a team • Personal day-to-day involvement in the café • Financial security and the financial capacity to open and operate the café, as well as support borrowing costs associated with the business • A passion for work, a positive outlook and an attitude for success • A desire to learn • A willingness to adhere to the established Jamaica Blue guidelines and procedures Don’t forget that as a franchisee, you’ll have access to ongoing support from the Foodco Operations Team, which consists of a dynamic group of skilled personnel.

Keen to learn more? You’re one step closer to paradise! To discover how the Jamaica Blue franchise system operates, which location opportunities are currently available and to review our investment guide, get in touch.

NSW/ACT: Greg Tiddy greg@jamaicablue.com.au 0421 145 116

VIC/SA: Tony Brusch tony@jamaicablue.com.au 0401 989 547

QLD/NT: Matthew Williams matt@jamaicablue.com.au 0401 989 534

WA: Vic Pardini vic@jamaicablue.com.au 0401 989 549

Matthew Wong Jamaica Blue Franchise: Doncaster, Victoria Embarking on his first franchise business, Matthew Wong purchased a Jamaica Blue site in Doncaster, Victoria, having previously worked Matthew Wong in finance. Attracted by the café’s location as well as his appreciation for Jamaica Blue coffee, Matthew says he is proud to be part of a brand he truly believes in, and describes the training and ongoing support as “excellent”, particularly for people like himself who have no prior experience in the café industry. For those considering purchasing a Jamaica Blue franchise, Matthew says it is important to have a passion for coffee, believe in the brand and be prepared to work in your café franchise.

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f you’re looking to own and run a successful business, then look no further. With an established reputation for quality, a love for all things coffee and a well-recognised brand in Australia and throughout the world, Jamaica Blue offers you the rare opportunity to open your own café with a structured support system backing you up every step of the way.

As a Jamaica Blue franchisee, you have the ability to trade under the name of a well respected, successful and instantly recognisable brand with a coffee and food range that suit a wide range of patrons.

“Jamaica Blue is all about contemporary, standout store designs in carefully chosen locations to capitalise on our customers’ desire to take a break from shopping,” explains Matthew Williams, Development Manager, Food Co. As a franchisee, you get ongoing operational support, tailored marketing strategies to drive the customers to your counter, and nationally negotiated prices on the raw materials, resulting in a potentially higher gross profit than an independently owned store.

Importantly, one of the other main attractions is the ability to tailor your working lifestyle to suit your needs, so you can create a better work/life balance.

Jamaica Blue Franchise: Townsville, Queensland Andrew Thompson purchased his first franchise business in September 2010 – a Jamaica Blue café in Castletown Shoppingworld, Townsville. Previously a PE teacher, Andrew was drawn to the prospect of being involved with something exciting and that he felt Townsville would benefit from.

Andrew Thompson Now, he says he loves the lifestyle that comes with being his own boss and having the flexibility to spend quality time with his family. While he found the training program extremely helpful, Andrew admits you can never be prepared for everything but thankfully, help and support are only a phone call or email away.

He advises potential franchise owners to do their homework, be patient and always remember that “every journey starts with a first step”.

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jamaicablue spotlight store travel

By Sarah Megginson

Bright lights, big city, With its harbourside setting, trendy shopping districts, plentiful dining experiences and a currency that returns around $1.25 to the Aussie Dollar, Auckland is a cosmopolitan holiday destination. Best of all, it’s only a few hours away.

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ur friends across the Tasman are always quick to remind us of their beautiful, panoramic scenery, with ongoing tourism campaigns showcasing New Zealand’s incredible landscapes, stunning ski fields and breathtaking vistas. What is less often marketed, however, is the cosmopolitan attractions on offer in the glorious city of Auckland.

First established in 1832 – the local Maori

Auckland population had been living in its surrounds since the mid 1300s – Auckland has grown to become New Zealand’s largest city, with 31 per cent of the country’s population calling it home.

Only three and a half hours from Australia’s east coast, Auckland is a blend of Melbourne’s artsy vibe, Sydney’s café culture and a little of San Francisco’s bay setting all rolled into one. However, it maintains an identity all of its own and

it certainly doesn’t feel like you’re just setting foot in another version of Australia.

Auckland is also a very walkable city, so be sure to pack some comfy shoes, as one of the best ways to see the sights of the inner city is by stomping the pavement!

When landing at Auckland Airport, ensure you collect your belongings (and duty free!) and head over to Jamaica Blue for a quick pick me up before heading off on your Kiwi adventure.

Jamaica Blue Auckland Airport Ground Floor, Formule 1 Hotel 2 Leonard Isitt Drive Auckland +64 9 275 0492

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The site of the 2000 America’s Cup, which was hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, The Viaduct boasts some of Auckland’s finest eating establishments.

It’s also a magic spot to wind down after a hard day of shopping or sightseeing to enjoy a cheeky beverage or two, watching the boats come in on the gorgeous Waitemata Harbour.

After dark is when the strip comes alive, with patrons lining the restaurants, music filling the air and the blended aroma of over 30 restaurants and bars drifting across the harbourside.

There’s a multitude of places to grab a bite for any budget, including steak and seafood restaurants, Asian cuisine, vegetarian, Italian and several pub style venues catering for every appetite.

Located at the centre of the majestic Cornwall Park and One Tree Domain, One Tree Hill was once an active volcano, which is said to have erupted between 20,000 to 30,000 years ago.

It’s the perfect location to take in a great view of Auckland, its surrounding suburbs and its two harbours, Manukau and Waitemata.

One Tree Hill is also rich in Maori history as pre-European tribes inhabited the area due to its fertile volcanic ground. The location also provided a great vantage point to ward off attack and to take advantage of the fishing from either harbour.

Visitors will however notice that One Tree Hill lacks its namesake, with the joke not lost on the locals who dub it ‘None Tree Hill’.

When Auckland was first settled, it’s believed the original tree was cut down for firewood.

Attempts at replanting a tree over the years have been unsuccessful as the new plantling has either died, been torn down or been attacked in protest.

Shopping Sure, when it comes to shopping Auckland boasts a bunch of the same big brand names that we see in Australia – but if you go hunting just off Queen Street in the heart of the city, you’ll find some hidden gems.

Vintage retailers and smaller boutiques have set up shop in this quaint precinct to take advantage of foot shoppers keen to grab a bargain or a collectable piece.

Everything from shoes, jeans and dresses to nightwear, knitwear and handbags can be found in the shops that line the laneways. It’s also a good spot to grab a bite to eat, as local café owners offer a vast selection of food due to the high voume of hungry shoppers who pound the pavement, eager to spend their money.

Additionally, with the Aussie Dollar flying high against the Kiwi, Auckland makes the perfect spot for a wardrobe refresher!

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo Recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world, Auckland Zoo is located a short drive from the city centre next to Western Springs Park.

Spanning over 40 acres, it’s home to more than 750 animals from 120 different species. What sets Auckland Zoo apart is that the majority of enclosures are behind moats rather than bars or windows giving the zoo a very natural feel.

Auckland Zoo is also a great place to learn about New Zealand’s flora and fauna with the new Te Wao Nui development housing 60 native animal species and 110 native plant species.

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Skycity

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Skycity

Skycity is a Casino Hotel complex located on Victoria Street West and offers an abundance of dining, drinking and gambling if that’s what you’re interest in, however, for thrill seekers it offers something totally mind blowing and a little gut-wrenching!

Similar to base jumping, SkyJump offers the opportunity to throw yourself off the top of the Sky Tower and free fall the 192 metres at an alarming 83 km/hr!

If plummeting to earth is not necessarily your thing, then the SkyWalk might be more suited. Still out in the open, SkyWalk allows visitors to wander around at the top of the iconic tower, 192 metres above the ground with no handrails!

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Heart It has been Chrissie Swan’s greatest year, and the new mum is counting her blessings. By John Burfitt

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The old adage claims that fortune favours the brave. By that measure, Chrissie Swan must be one of the bravest people in Australia. The past 12 months have been the most golden days in the life of the TV and radio personality, with one episode of good fortune after another.

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s one of the hosting team of Network Ten’s morning chat show, The Circle, the year began with Swan being nominated for three Logie Awards, including TV’s most prestigious honour, the Gold Logie. On the big night, she took home the award as Best New Female Talent.

At the same time, Swan signed up as a spokesperson with weight loss company Jenny Craig, and achieved a personal weight goal of losing 50kg.

In the midst of all this, Swan then announced she was pregnant with her second child with partner Chris Saville.

She gave birth to her son Kit on August 2 in Melbourne.

Within eight weeks, Swan was back at work on The Circle, and had also been signed up by radio’s MIX network for the national afternoon show, The 3pm Pick-Up. “It has been a really busy and good year, and after so many good things, I am well aware it could all go to hell from here,” Chrissie, 38, laughs during a chat from her Melbourne home.

Juggling two young sons with two highprofile media jobs, not to mention her relationship of four years with Saville, is going to take work, but Swan is up for the challenge.

“I feel blessed, not overwhelmed,” Chrissie says. “I am having such a great time and looking forward to living with all of this. It is almost like playing the Super Mario Bros game - I feel like I have reached the next level!

“My life is now one big, and often complicated juggling act, and if there is a secret to getting it all right, then would someone please let me know. I think the key is just to get through every day.

“If you can put your head on the pillow at night and everyone is still alive and not too traumatised, then I think you have done a great job with that day.”

Swan took eight weeks of maternity leave from The Circle for the birth of Kit. She calls the time, in which she was recovering from childbirth and bonding with a new baby, “The best holiday ever. It was truly heaven.

“You enjoy every bit. They are only so little for such a short amount of time, and that is a gift. It is a waste to try to control what is really such a short space of time.

We just slept and fed and played – and that is heaven.”

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“Look, I like being busy,” Chrissie says.

“My mum says my first words were, ‘I’m bored’. As long as I am busy, I am happy.”

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everything, but do want to learn. In life, at work and as a parent, you always have something to learn.”

It was her candid admission about her weight gain after the birth of her first son Leo, 3, that showed Swan, who had always been comfortable with her fuller figure, in a different light.

After Leo’s birth, Chrissie’s weight ballooned as she, “ate like a bat out of hell.” In mid-2010, Swan was announced as Jenny Craig’s latest Celebrity Ambassador with the intention to be a fit and healthy mum for the new addition to her family.

Within 12 months, she had lost 50kg, dropping too many dress sizes to count.

Rather than trotting out the often-heard claim that losing weight has changed her life, Swan admits that her weight never played a negative role with her selfesteem.

“I always thought I was all right, and I think a lot of overweight people assume they should feel bad or ashamed about being big, and I never felt like that,” she says.

“I wanted to lose weight as I felt a bit sluggish and didn’t like the clothes in my size – it had nothing to do with not liking myself as I was.

“Weight is something that goes on and comes off, and there is much more to me and other women I know than what weight they are on a particular day. You just need to keep it in perspective.”

With both children now fed, her morning TV commitments completed and an afternoon in a radio studio looming, Swan is only half way through her day. She offers one parting shot about the pace of her life - and again, she has no complaints.

“Look, I like being busy,” Chrissie says.

“My mum says my first words were, ‘I’m bored’. As long as I am busy, I am happy.”

CHRISSIE’S HOLIDAY PLANS “I’m not sure when I will get time for my next holiday - it has been almost five years,” Chrissie laughs.

“But when I do, I have a few places definitely on the list.”

BALI “I love it, Bali is so beautiful. It is a total champagne holiday on a beer budget and you can live like a queen.”

COOLANGATTA “A family friendly place that is not pretentious. You can walk around in thongs and sarong, and it is all just fine.”

DAYLESFORD “A gem of a place, and it is only up the road from Melbourne. It has amazing food with delicious produce and is a great launching pad for all the lovely little towns around there.”

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upbeat about everything going on, and refuses to acknowledge anything but good fortune.

Asked about her refreshingly upbeat attitude, Chrissie quips, “Look, I think it is just the Catholic guilt in me! But I do believe every day should be interesting and enjoyed for what it is.”

It has been eight years since Swan first came to national attention as one of the house-mates on the reality TV hit, Big Brother. She soon emerged as one of the most popular housemates, for her nononsense attitude and the ability to easily settle dramas and boldly stare down even the most vicious house bullies.

But unlike many other Big Brother housemates who cashed in on their instant popularity before fading away, Swan instead took a different path. No newcomer to the world of media, having previously worked as an advertising copywriter, Swan knew she needed more up-front experience.

She signed on for four years of breakfast radio on the Sunshine Coast, before returning home to Melbourne for more radio work. It was at the beginning of 2010 she was invited to join The Circle team.

“Luck has been a huge part of this, and I just seem to have been in the right place at the right time for certain opportunities,” Chrissie admits. “But to achieve things, you do sometimes need to put your neck out.

“I left my home in Melbourne to work in regional Queensland and learn all about radio, and that at times was difficult, but I was learning and learning – and those lessons paid off.

“The biggest lesson recent years have taught me is never, ever think you know it all. There is nothing wrong when you admit you don’t know how to do

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By Shane Conroy

About a Bean The coffee you’re drinking right now has completed an epic journey from the mountains of Jamaica to your cup. Fred Vains, Jamaica Blue’s master blender and roaster, explains how.

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he world loves coffee. So much so that we consume 8.2 billion kilos of it every year – that’s about 1.2 kilos per every man, woman, and child in the world. Finding the best beans

from the billions is the task Fred Vains confronts as managing director of coffee company Jahnus and master blender and roaster for Jamaica Blue. He has tasted and examined coffee from dozens of countries

and hundreds of growing regions to find the perfect blend that he considers the best available in the world today. Here’s how he ensures that every cup of Jamaica Blue coffee lives up to the legend…

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In most cases, explains Vains, coffee farmers from a local growing region pool their beans together for use in a cooperative mill. Much like wine, the coffee characters reflect the growing conditions of its region and take on a flavour and aroma unique to the place in which it is grown. He has recently returned from a trip to the Blue Mountain ranges in Jamaica where he sources the premium Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee that he considers the best quality coffee in the world. Famous for its rich texture and deep flavours, it is also renowned for its consistency and ability to deliver worldclass quality in every cup from Sydney to Shanghai.

Fresh from the mountain coffee farms of Jamaica, the green coffee beans arrive in 60kg hessian sacks at Jamaica Blue’s stateof-the-art roasting plant, The Bean Alliance.

The facility is full automated which means human hands never touch and contaminate the prized beans. Instead, the sacks are hoisted onto the cutting-edge production line where the bags are slit open and the beans are filtered. All debris is removed including any small rocks and twigs, as well as any individual beans that are deemed the wrong size or weight. Without this automated filtering process, explains Vains, debris is often sent to the roasters along with the coffee and is burned in the process tainting the blend with a bitter taste.

Once filtered from all debris and imperfections, the green beans are sent into the roasting machines and exposed to 350-degree heat. Consistency is the key to success in the roasting process and at The Bean Alliance facility it is analysed and controlled to the second. The coffee is then rested for three to four days after roasting in what is called the equalisation process in order for the roasted natural sugars and starches in the coffee beans to stabilise and develop a greater complexity of flavour.

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The way a coffee is packaged is as important to its quality in the cup as the selection, preparation and roasting processes.

The reason for this, explains Vains, is that for up to 100 days after roasting and equalisation, the coffee continues to expel small quantities of carbon dioxide. It’s during this 100-day period that coffee is at its best, but the packaging plays a large role in keeping the coffee fresh from the factory to your table. Jamaica Blue coffee is packaged in durable, non-permeable foil, but the secret lies in the built-in one-way valve that allows the excess carbon dioxide to escape while protecting the coffee from intruding oxygen. That’s how we keep the fresh mountain air in every cup.

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With 36,000 km of coastline, one thing Australians have never been short of is a good beach. But which are the best in the land? We asked the volunteer lifesavers who patrol our beaches through summer to nominate their favourites.

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Sam McKnight Age: 21 Beach: Palm Beach, NSW On Patrol: 3 years Why is this your favourite beach?

It is a beautiful area. Palm Beach is a long, uniquely shaped beach and always a favourite with crowds.

What is the best thing about Palm Beach?

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has people flocking here. Home and Away is filmed here and people often ask if this is Summer Bay. I just point them to the other end of the beach!

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

Over summer, we have various surf events and carnivals, some volleyball rounds, as well as the popular Palm Beach to Whale Beach swim in late January.

Age: 19 Beach: North Steyne, NSW On Patrol: 5 years Why is this your favourite beach?

Queenscliff at the north end is completely different to North Steyne. Then there is Manly further along the same strip. But North Steyne is right is in the middle and I think is the best part of the beach.

What is the best thing about North Steyne?

It is a city beach, but it is not overcrowded with people on top of each other. On the southern beaches, it can be so crowded, but at North Steyne you always have a bit more beach to yourself. I also think it is a great beach for both surfing and swimming.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

I am looking forward to the Australian Open of Surfing in February, which will be down at Manly. If the crowds get too much, you can wander back to the calm of North Steyne.

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Dick ‘Olli’ Olesinski Age: 60 Beach: South Port Beach, SA On Patrol: 44 years Why is this your favourite beach?

South Port is situated in one of the most picturesque places in Australia. The beach is on a spit with the Onkaparinga River and visitors are greeted by a long stretch of beach with a reef area to the north. It is also Keep Australia Beautiful’s 2010 ‘Australia’s Cleanest Beach’ winner.

What is the best thing about South Port?

South Port has numerous beach surf breaks and is an ideal venue for surfers to learn how to handle reasonable surf conditions. It is safe for swimming, particularly when the club’s surf rescue patrols are on duty.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

South Port Surf Club hosts numerous surf carnivals each season, in particular the NAVY Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Series.

Warren Smith Age: 57 Beach: Nobbys Beach, NSW On Patrol: 37 years Why is this your favourite beach?

I love the view from the tower – it’s one of the best in the city, and the surf is great with lots of breaks. But most importantly, the regulars are really great people.

What is the best thing about Nobbys?

Nobbys is unique because it is a manmade beach with an historic lighthouse at the northern end. The outside reef produces some of the best waves in Newcastle. But I will never forget watching the Pasha Bulker, the enormous carrier ship, being washed up during the 2007 storms.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

The annual Surfest competition holds some events here. Next year, the beach will host the NSW and Australian beach volleyball titles.

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The bluff has also just had a redevelopment including a new surf club, cafés, restaurants, BBQ areas and playgrounds. This beach should definitely be known as ‘the beach to go to’ for all the different things it offers.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

We usually run a surf carnival or two.

We also have a great upstairs venue in the new surf club where there has been some great live music to date.

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Age: 28 Beach: Bluff Beach, Tas On Patrol: 15 years Why is this your favourite beach?

It’s a five-minute walk from the house I grew up in, and has been my second home. Mostly it is a calm, safe beach that anyone can go to for a swim or relax. Oh, and I got engaged at the lookout - I don’t think I can beat that!

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Age: 25 Beach: Woolamai Beach, Vic On Patrol: 5 years Why is this your favourite beach?

Located at Phillip Island, Woolamai Beach offers everything; surf and swell for experienced water-goers and ideal conditions for beginner surfers. Its golden sands lay a path to the cliff faces of the cape, which provides spectacular views of the surf and sunset.

What is the best thing about Woolamai Beach?

It depends on what Woolamai feels like offering! It can offer ideal conditions for both swimming and surfing. When the surf is smaller, swimming and surfing can be enjoyed together.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

In conjunction with other beaches on the island, Woolamai plays host to many competitions, including the Roxy Pro and Victorian Board riders surfing events, Bass Coast Surf Lifesaving Championship and the Woolamai Beach SLSC Club Championships.

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Age: 19 Beach: Tugun Beach, Qld On patrol: 6 years Why is this your favourite beach?

Unlike most of the other beaches on the Gold Coast, it is relaxing yet energetic at the same time, and there is always something happening.

What is the best thing about Tugun Beach?

Tugun has a smaller beach area, which I think helps to create the atmosphere. There are also a number of locals who are always down here which cements Tugun’s position as a family beach.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

Tugun doesn’t have a lot of big events, but there are a few lifesaving carnivals throughout the summer, including surfboatrowing carnivals.

Stevee Hudson Age: 22 Beach: Scarborough Beach, WA On patrol: 7 years Why is this your favourite beach?

Scarborough Beach is my home beach. The best memories I have are being there with all my friends on weekends and racing at the Aussie titles with my teammates - and walking away with gold!

What is the best thing about Scarborough Beach?

Hayley Atkins Age: 27 Beach: Anglesea, Vic On Patrol: 5 years Why is this your favourite beach?

It’s the purity of the whole town - from the main street, down past the river, around the cliffs and on to the beach. There’s a community feel everywhere you go, which makes patrolling even more enjoyable.

What is the best thing about Anglesea Beach?

It’s position. The walk from the clubhouse down the ramp onto the beach. That view is just amazing.

Anglesea is generally best for swimming or a long board, but when the surf is up, Anglesea can really turn it on!

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

This summer will see Anglesea come alive with the Life Saving Victoria Summer Surf Series in January, and in February, we have the 60-year anniversary celebrations of the club.

In March, there is the Life Saving Victoria Senior Championships.

It is one of Perth’s busiest beaches and there is always plenty happening. Scarborough is probably best for surfing but really it really depends on the day and time of year.

What is the best thing about summer on your beach?

This summer, Scarborough Beach will host the SLSWA State Championships and a round of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series.

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jamaicablue interiors The success of TV shows like The Block and The Renovators has offered a range of brilliant home designs. By John Burfitt

Beston Show “What design TV has done this year is give people courage, education and let them use the screen as their experiment, rather than making their own costly mistakes.”

So says The Renovators’ Robyn Holt about what the wealth of great home design shows has offered this year. Here, some of the best designers and judges offer their insights into the top ideas of 2011’s design TV crop.

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THE RENOVATORS There has been no shortage of bright ideas from teams of contestants on The Renovators. Design Consultant Robyn Holt says the results have been bold but balanced.

GO FOR GLOSSY “Going for glossy brights is something we have been frightened of for too long. Since the GFC we have been surrounded by very dark colours. It is now time to crack out the bright colours. I think we are finished with the world of beige.”

SIMPLIFY IT “Remember that Coco Chanel rule of when you are dressing in the morning, look in the mirror and take one thing off. You should do itin a room as well.

We have seen contestants think it is the quantity of things that you use in interior design, rather than aiming for classic, unfussy detailing.

“Go for the big gestures and have some fun. Don’t be afraid to put modern pieces with some lovely antiques and have fun as you put those pieces together. Go for a big statement and work your way around that. It is your personality so let it be a reflection of you.”

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Neale Whitaker THE BLOCK As four side-by-side Melbourne houses were transformed from top to bottom, The Block’s design guru Neale Whitaker says there were many ideas that captured the imagination.

A VOTE FOR VINTAGE “Josh and Jenna and sisters Katrina and Amie introduced the idea of mixing pre-loved, retro and replica items with modern furniture and accessories to create a highly distinctive style. The vintage look is not for everyone but it’s a costeffective decorating style.”

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“Each of the couples took their bathroom design and decoration to a new level, demonstrating the new significance of bathrooms as sanctuaries as opposed to purely functional spaces. Josh and Jenna’s outstanding en-suite bathroom introduced the concept of the ‘wet room’.”

IN AND OUT DOORS “The houses in this series demonstrated the importance of seamless indoor/outdoor living and the concept of the garden as an additional outdoor room.

Katrina and Amie’s Zen-inspired conversation pit and Tania and Rod’s outdoor spa with its adjacent kitchen area were standouts.”

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Peter Maddison GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA On Grand Designs Australia on The LifeStyle Channel, architect Peter Maddison says what has been the most impressive aspect has been homes designed to suit their environments.

NEW MATERIALS “We are using materials never used before in home making, to suit the environment. Chris Clarke built a house with non-flammable materials that blended well with that bush setting, with the feature of weathering steel that rusts to a certain point and seals itself.”

CENTRED LIVING “Trevor and Francoise built a home and in its centre is a tree pulled out of the river, which forms a heart to this home. All around it is corrugated iron, materials that suits its setting and that is local and very iconic.”

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This quick-as-a-flash makeover show from the UK has won a cult following on SevenTWO for what can be achieved in just an hour.

Designer Richard Randall works with the philosophy that rooms must be ‘Randallised, not vandalised!”

WALLPAPER “The trend has been to use even more of it, but don’t just think feature walls. Try to use wallpaper wherever you can - in alcoves, on chimney breasts and any other feature walls available to create maximum colour, pattern and texture.”

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“A more muted palette has been a huge trend, so think earthy, smoky shades of grays, greens and whites.

For extra drama, introduce painted furniture and surfaces in the same colours for a wow effect.”

“Peter and Mary found an old church in pieces. They bought the old timbers, reused them and rebuilt it on a hill. They took an old church, reinvented it as a home and put it back in its place. I like the idea of using Australian history to make a home.”

“Think shabby chic, floral, and an eclectic mix of objet d’art and give this a modern edge by combining up to date features like contemporary ceramics, modern artwork and ergonomically designed furniture.”

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Shaynna Blaze SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA Working the home space to show it off to its best advantage to new buyers is the premise of The LifeStyle Channel’s Selling Houses Australia. Interior designer Shaynna Blaze says the best ideas create something that is visually fantastic but also realistic.

CONSIDER THE VIEW “The last thing you want to do is see a toilet when you first walk into a room let alone walking up the stairs. In one house, I moved the entry door to an adjoining wall, which gave access to the master bedroom, which now had its own ensuite.”

CHANGE THE FLOORPLAN “The floorplan of one house was like a rabbit-warren. It was a case of moving two main structural walls, which required an engineers report. But by opening the living areas and creating a flood of natural light we created a buzz in the house that helped get it sold.

ELIMINATE WASTED SPACE “A dated bar at the end of a lounge room became a dumping ground. I designed a hide-away study that when not was in use. The doors closed to give a clean line. Opposite I designed a daybed with storage drawers underneath and floating shelves.

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By John Burfitt

24Hours in New York Living in New York had always been a dream of Carmel Melouney. Now based in Manhattan, Carmel admits she loves living her dream.

our ex-pat tour guide Name: Carmel Melouney Age: 28 Occupation: Reporter / Producer, The Daily Originally from: Melbourne Moved to New York: July 2010 “I always had a dream to live here. In July last year, I quit my job in Sydney, and then spent three months knocking on doors in New York trying to get a job. And I knocked on a lot of doors! Then News was launching The Daily, and I was lucky as they were having a recruitment drive.

I have been here ever since – and it is everything I hoped it would be.”

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“Wear comfortable shoes, as you walk everywhere in New York. My first few times here, my eyes were wider than my feet could carry me. And I was in pain for days!” tip #1 from carmel

On the Upper West Side and only blocks away from Central Park, the Beacon Hotel is a great central spot to embark on adventures through the Big Apple. Unlike most New York hotels, each room has its own kitchenette, and a Red Line subway is only two blocks away. “I always tell friends to stay somewhere they are comfortable and that is close to everything,” Carmel says. Rates begin from $US235. www.beaconhotel.com

Walking the park Just blocks from the Beacon is the 341 hectare Central Park. “Walking through the park is such a good way to start the day,” Carmel says. “It is spectacular, and one of my favourite places to walk around is around the reservoir. The view of the skyline poking above the trees is amazing.

Sometimes, I stop myself, look around and realise I am living the dream.” www.centralpark.com

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“Not too many people do breakfast in New York – they are either too busy or sleeping in,” Carmel laughs. She suggests a trip downtown to the East Village to the Moroccan-themed Café Mogador. “It is the hip place to hang out, and you can have Eggs Benedict, coffee and toast for about $13. The good thing about New York is you can eat well here and it does not cost a fortune.” If you would like an order of star spotting with your eggs, Anne Hathaway is a regular here. www.cafemogador.com

Only a short walk from Barneys and located inside the Neue Gallery is Café Sabarksy, which is styled like a traditional Viennese café. “Just grab a simple salad or a sandwich, to be sure you leave room for the desserts as they are amazing,” Carmel says. “My favourite is the Sabrasky Torte, which is a chocolate hazelnut delight.” www.cafesabarsky.com

MID-MORNING CULTURE “You need to go one of the galleries,” Carmel insists. She suggests either the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum or the Museum or Modern Art (MOMA). “The Guggenheim is a good one – just walk up that spiral staircase as slowly as you desire,” she says. “Or head to the MOMA, as there is always something different there - like a helicopter hanging from the roof!” www.guggenheim.org www.moma.org

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Time to work off that rich lunch, so jump on a subway and head downtown to the Soho area for the full range of New York retail – from vintage delights to designer brands. “The thing my friends love about this area is they have stores we don’t have in Australia like H&M, where you can pick up some great pieces,” Carmel says. www.sohonyc.com

lady liberty At Battery Park, ferries take off for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. “You have to see the Statue of Liberty – she is the icon of New York,” Carmel says. “If the lines for the statue are too long, then jump on a ferry that goes around the harbour – the view is amazing.” www.nps.gov

“If you see something is only 20 blocks away on the map, walk it instead of using the subway. You will see so much more of the city in that time.”

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after show dinner & drinks Once the curtain comes down, it’s time for late-night dinner and drinks. The Darby in the West Village is where Carmel likes to head. “It has an old world glamour about it, and they serve dinner until midnight as well as having a good cocktail menu,” she says. Another favourite is the Ace Hotel in Midtown. “A great place to wind up the day with a drink, or even a late-night coffee – and it is very good here.” www.acehotel.com www.thedarbynyc.com

times square & broadway “Seeing a Broadway show is something everyone should do in New York,” Carmel says. Head to Times Square, and go to the TKTS Booth for half-price tickets. “You can turn up last minute, grab tickets to a show and save a lot of money,” she adds. “And try for something different – it might be a real treat and well worth seeing it.” www.tdf.org

Getting there: Qantas flies direct into New York.

Return fares start from $1744 until the end of March.

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See how the other half shops at Barneys department store. “This is my favourite New York department store, as it is the smallest and most manageable, but it has such a great collection of designer everything,” Carmel says. While browsing the racks, keep one eye out for the likes of Anna Wintour and her Vogue chiefs who are regulars in the store. “It is all so beautiful and elegant,” Carmel adds. www.barneys.com

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By Blake Dennis

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Learning to swim is a right of passage growing up on the world’s biggest island, so why is it so many of us do it so badly? With some expert advice, help is at hand.

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n an Australian childhood, the importance of learning to swim is up there with learning how to read and write. In a nation surrounded by water, basic skills in the water are essential.

So while swimming is a skill that most of us have developed by the time we reach our teenage years, often when those skills are put into practice as part of a fitness routine, problems can arise.

The fact is most people can easily freestyle swim 50-metres of an Olympic pool. The harsh fact is, however, most do so badly, and as a result, can be creating problems.

Good freestyle technique is made up of leg kicks, arm movements and proper breathing. When these motions go offkilter, it reduces performance and means attention is needed on the separate elements of the freestyle stroke to correct overall performance.

Poor swimming stroke technique can not only make swimming a chore, but can also do serious damage to your body.

“With swimming, people should enjoy the opportunity of being in the water, but bad stroke technique can be creating a whole lot of problems,” swimming coach Ron McKeon, of the University of Wollongong’s Aquatic Centre, says.

“A good stroke is much less tiring on the body than a bad one. Efficiency of movement and energy as you move

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through the water should be paramount, and doing so with a good stroke should also reduce any chance of injuries.”

Swimming is considered one of the best exercise routines for all ages and body sizes. Apart from burning fat and toning muscles at the same time, it also provides the heart and lungs with an excellent aerobic workout. Swimming is also one of the few exercises which is low-impact, with the body completely supported by

the water.

Stroke correction classes are available at most swimming pools, working to improve technique to make swimming easier.

“The most common mistake I see with the stroke of most swimmers is they are in a rush with their breathing,” Ron says.

“They focus too much on getting the air in. I would rather the swimmer focus on breathing out slowly, and squeezing the breath in between strokes.

“It is also important to have good balance and know where you are pressing with the water, to ensure the load of the body is even.”

Olympian Belinda Hocking won Silver at the Beijing Games, and has been claiming medals at events like the Pan Pacs and Australian Championships ever since.

She is one of the golden hopes for London 2012.

Belinda believes an important step towards improving technique is to use time in the pool as space in the day to clear the mind and just focus on exercise.

“The trap with swimming is your mind starts going crazy with thoughts – what’s for dinner, what’s on your shopping list,” she says. “Try to use swimming as a way of getting rid of all thoughts except what you’re doing, particularly the way your body is moving through the water.”

She also says instead of trying to change everything about your swimming technique in one go, instead set goals, to perfect one aspect at a time.

“I set small goals every week, so at the end of the week I feel as if I have achieved something, and it gives me something to strive for at every training session I do.”

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GOING FOR GOLD IN LONDON 2012 Belinda Hocking is one of Australia’s golden hopes in the Backstroke and Medley events at the London Olympic Games.

“It has come around so fast,” Belinda says.

“After my results at the 2011 World Swimming Championships, it has given me a lot of confidence going to London. It’s actually very exciting, and I’m looking forward to what 2012 brings.”

BELINDA’S ESSENTIALS FOR A STRONG SWIMMING STROKE Breathing Make sure that you are breathing correctly and getting enough air in and out of your mouth. Many people make the mistake of holding their breath, when it is better to breathe the whole time. Blow bubbles!

Head Position Wherever the head goes, the body will follow. Try to make sure that your head is in line with your body.

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Body Position The higher up in the water that your body is, the easier it is to move through.

You can do this more effectively if you focus on trying to hold your abs in, or having them constantly switched on.

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By Sharon Natoli

New labelling laws for 2012 New legislation being introduced in NSW from February next year will mean you’ll start noticing a lot more information about the kilojoule content of foods being highlighted at food outlets such as Jamaica Blue.

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his article will help you make sense of the new information and highlight how you can use it to help you further manage your health and wellbeing!

Which products are affected?

Why highlight kilojoules?

With escalating rates of overweight people and obesity in Australia, the government is concerned that too many people are eating more kilojoules than what their body needs, therefore contributing to gradual weight gain. By providing more information about the kilojoule content of foods and drinks eaten outside the home, it is hoped that people will be able to more effectively balance their kilojoule needs.

It is thought that that this in turn will help people more effectively manage their weight and help improve the health of the nation.

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The new labelling laws require certain food outlets (those with 20 or more stores in NSW or 50 or more in Australia) to highlight the number of kilojoules in ‘standard’ food products a the point of purchase. A ‘standard’ food product is considered a ready to eat item (i.e. not pre-packaged) that is sold in single or multiple serves and sold in a standard portion size. The item must be one that is listed on a menu or displayed with a price tag and must be sold at more than one outlet. Examples of foods and drinks sold

at Jamaica Blue that meet this definition include hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, wraps and the Lite Blue™ range.

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What are kilojoules?

Kilojoules are a measure of the energy content of food. Just like we measure petrol in litres or length in metres, they are a measure of the amount of energy in a food. The higher the kilojoule count of a food or drink, the more energy it contains.

However, it’s important to know that the term ‘energy’ when it refers to kilojoules is not the same as the term ‘energy’ when used to refer to how you feel, as in, “I need more energy to get through my busy day!”

Eating more kilojoules from foods and drinks doesn’t mean you will feel more energetic. In fact, if you eat too many kilojoules and then gain weight, you may feel less energetic!

How many kilojoules should I eat in a day?

The number of kilojoules you need in a day will vary depending on your height, weight, gender, level of activity and age. The average person requires 8,700 kilojoules a day. This provides you with an approximation of your needs, however to find out more about your specific kilojoule requirements go to the NSW Food Authority’s Fast Choices website at www.fastchoices.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

How do I balance my kilojoule intake with my activity?

It’s important to know that you don’t need to burn up all the kilojoules you eat in a day through exercise as is sometimes believed! Your body needs plenty of energy everyday to carry out normal bodily functions such as maintaining your body temperature and keeping your heart, lungs, brain and other organs functioning.

Exercise and activity accounts for around 20-30% of your daily kilojoule needs. This means that if you do have fluctuations in your activity level, it makes sense to eat more on some days and less on others to maintain the balance. You can check if you are eating the right amount of kilojoules by monitoring your weight over a period of time. If your weight is stable, you will be eating the right amount but if it gradually goes up you are likely consuming too many kilojoules. Similarly, if you notice your weight decreasing and you are already a healthy weight, you may need to eat more kilojoules from foods and drinks. An Accredited Practising Dietitan can provide you with more specific advice about your daily energy (kilojoule) needs if required.

Where to find further information You can find additional information on the NSW governments Fast Choices website. www.fastchoices.foodauthority.nsw.gov. au and for more specific dietary advice visit www.daa.asn.au.

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Tastes of ummer Try our sizzling summer salads!

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750 gm chicken breast 60 gm tandoori paste 550 gm tomatoes 360 gm cucumber 240 gm red capsicum 180 gm red onion 50 gm slivered almonds 200 gm mixed lettuce 30 gm mint leaves 120 gm natural yoghurt

Method 1. Preheat oven to 190C. Combine chicken and tandoori paste in a bowl. Using hands coat chicken evenly in paste. Place in a baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Cover and refrigerate until cold.

2. Place almonds on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Cut tomatoes into pieces, thinly slice capsicum, slice cucumber.

4. Cut red onion in half and thinly slice.

5. Finely chop 10 gm of mint and combine with yoghurt.

Add 2 tbs of hot water and place in fridge until needed.

6. Slice chicken thinly.

7. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except for the mint yoghurt and gently toss.

8. Serve drizzled with minted yoghurt.

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cobb salad       

6 rashers bacon 3 medium tomatoes 60 gm blue cheese 1 large cos lettuce 6 eggs 2 large avocadoes Red wine vinaigrette to serve

Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly spray a baking tray and lay bacon out in a single layer. Cook bacon in oven for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Drain well on paper towel.

2. Hard boil eggs until firm (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from water and allow to cool before peeling and cutting into 1/4’s.

3. Cut bacon into 2cm pieces.

4. Separate leaves of lettuce and wash well, drain. Slice into 3cm pieces.

5. Cut tomatoes into 3cm pieces. Cut avocado into 3cm pieces.

6. Place lettuce on a display platter, piling it high in the middle.

7. Arrange tomatoes in a line along the length of platter, followed by bacon, avocado, egg and crumbled blue cheese on top.

8. Serve with red wine vinaigrette.

SERVES 6

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corn fritters         

250gm ricotta 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 425 gm corn kernels (1 large can) 1/2 cup red capsicum diced 1/4 cup red onion finely diced 2 tbs chives chopped finely 3/4 cup self raising flour 1/2 tsp salt

Tomato Salsa 2 tomato cut into dice  2 avocado cut into dice  1/2 red onion finely diced  3 tbs coriander roughly chopped  4 tbs balsamic dressing

Coffee Granita

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Method 1. Combine ricotta, eggs and milk in a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon mix batter together until smooth.

2. Add corn, capsicum, red onion and chives. Stir to combine.

3. Add flour and salt and gently mix until just combined.

4. Heat a non stick frypan and spray with cooking oil. Cook 1/4 cup portions of batter over medium to low heat for 3 minutes per side.

5. Combine all ingredients for tomato salsa and stir gently.

Serve with corn fritters and a green salad on the side.

Provided by Jamaica Blue Facebook fan, Veronica Sison, from her blog http://fromacrossthekitchentableblog.blogspot.com. “When Jamaica Blue asked its fans to post their favourite Jamaica Blue dish, I immediately thought of the coffee granita and tiramisu I’ve made using the Jamaica Blue take-home packs, I love using them for my desserts and sweets recipes. It’s got superior taste and fine flavour, a splendid coffee indeed.

Granita is an Italian semi-frozen dessert and it’s one of those desserts that are so easy and fun to make. The first time I tried a coffee granita was in La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D’Oro in Rome where locals and tourists queue for Rome’s most famous granita di caffè.

That pretty much got me hooked.”   

SERVES 4

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2 cups strong (double strength), freshly brewed coffee 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamon pinch of salt

Method 1. Put a baking dish 9x13x2 inch into the freezer.

2. Stir the sugar, salt and cardamon into the hot coffee until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

3. Pour mixture into the baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.

Freeze for about 45 minutes or until ice crystals starts to form around the edge. Remove from the freezer then scrape the mixture with a fork to flake. Repeat the process two more times.

4. Cover and return to freezer and freeze for another 3 hours or overnight.

Serve the granita in pre-chilled glasses with the cream mixture and scatter with chopped pistachios.

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For the cream  1/2 cup thickened cream  1 tablespoon icing sugar  1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon  1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract  Whip the cream, icing sugar, cardamon and vanilla in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until required.

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