St Ives Village Life Autumn 2021 – Easter Edition

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AUTUMN 2021

SPOIL THE KIDS with choc-free gifts

EASTER FOOD SPECIAL Simple & Stylish

Autumn inspired interiors

Getaway Guide

Top travel spots for Easter

FLIP MAGAZINE FOR MOTHER’S DAY INSPO

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Welcome to

EASTER

It’s time to enjoy Easter again! With all the restrictions in place, last April had a very different feel. So, fingers crossed that nothing gets in the way of family fun and food to share this time around.

To help you on the way, we’ve got some fabulous recipes to try (pages 4 and 6), and a few ideas the chocoholics will love (page 8).

There are some stunning places to visit now that we’re free to roam (page 12). Back at home, Village Life’s stylist Tahnee Carroll shares some tips to give your space a lift with a slice of autumn chic (page 2).

Once you’ve enjoyed the magazine, please give it a flip for the very best of Mother’s Day at The Village.

– Happy Easter from The St Ives Shopping Village Team

The stunning double chocolate bundt cake featured on the cover courtesy of Sonia Wong, www.saltnpepperhere.com

HIGHLIGHTS

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Style

Village Stylist Tahnee Carroll on how to bring the essence of autumn into your home.

Eats

Crammed full of lovely lamb, chocolate overload, and we share some full-on feasts from around the world.

Gifts

What gifts work for kids if you don’t want to give chocolate?

These amazing ones!

Travel

Make the most of the lifted restrictions with some Aussie adventures that won’t bust the bank.

Top Easter picks FLIP OVER FOR YOUR FASHION FIX

Pictured left: Book Review ‘Inspired by Nature’ by Hans Blomquist $44.99.

The Source Bulk Foods Loving Earth flavour filled vegan eggs $3.95 each – hurry, while stocks last!

Cotton On Kids Long sleeve pj set $29.99. R.M. Williams Maya boot $595.

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seasonal

home makeover

Pictured clockwise from top left: Sourdough loaf from Bourke Street Bakery, inside Harris Farm.

The Source Bulk Foods Single produce bag $6.95. Whole nutmeg $140/kg. 75ml spice jar $4.75.

Bed Bath N’ Table Dessert bowl $17.95. Woolworths Nestle dark choc chips $3.95. Cadbury Caramilk mini eggs $4.50. Cadbury hunting eggs $4.50. RG Collection Acacia wood serving board $75.95.

Plenty Kitchen & Tableware 23cm Oval banneton with lining $19.95. Harris Farm Market Fresh quail eggs $5.49. Plenty Ecoware salt and pepper shakers $8.95. BBNT Artisan spoon rest, sage $9.95.

Source Wooden spoon $6.95. Cinnamon quills $128.50/kg. Woolworths Lindt assorted mini eggs $4.

Lindt 10g gold bunny $1. BBNT Artisan serving bowl, sage $29.95. Ecology speckle bowl from 12pc dinner set $129.95. Terra dip bowl $8.95. Wooden spoon $6.95. Egg decoration $2.99. Square rattan tray $25.95. Milano set of 4 napkins $39.95. Artisan square baking dish, sage $14.95. Bakers Delight Hot cross bun assorted 8pk $10.50. BBNT Adela cake server, oak $21.95. Plenty Maxwell Williams diamond butter dish $19.95. BBNT Luxury linen tablecloth, khaki $89.95.

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A home inspired by

Autumn

ST IVES STYLIST TAHNEE CARROLL GIVES HER TIPS ON STYLING FOR THE SEASON USING COLOUR TRENDS AND SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE IDEAS. COMFORT IS KEY With the temperature dropping, we want to see and FEEL warmth in our homes.

Combining a mix of textures like chunky knits, wool, tan leather and cashmere in layers will make your home instantly feel super cosy.

CALM THE COLOURS Pick a colour you love and layer it into your interior in different shades and tones. That way, you’re not bombarded by a rainbow of colour but will achieve an autumnal version of a monochromatic palette.

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N W I T H TA H N E E C A R R O L L OUR ST IVES STYLIST

F O R C E O F N AT U R E The easiest way to create an autumnal inspired interior is through soft furnishings.

Take cues from the colours you see in nature, incorporating rich, earthy tones into your home with new cushions and throws.

FLOWER POWER A dried bunch of flowers displayed in your favourite vessel can provide a simple injection of warmth. The oranges and browns of the dried foliage help create a sense of the seasons changing from within your home.

Pictured clockwise from top right: Bed Bath N’ Table Bodhan cushion, cocoa $69.95.

Merricks throw, mocha $59.95.

Plenty Kitchen & Tableware Wonkiware dining pieces from $60 each. Salt pig $34.95.

Woven cutlery tray $26.95.

BBNT Chunky throws $69.95.

Plenty Laguiole debutant cutlery set $299. BBNT Aman cushion, mustard $59.95.

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SHARE YOUR RECIPE

ROLLED BEEF WITH MOREL AND CELERY FILLING

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Shopping List 1½ kg beef eye of round roast, trimmed, left at room temperature for 45 min 225g bresaola slices 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on the bias 350 g fresh morels, brushed clean, divided 2 tbsp sunflower oil 6 shallots, peeled and halved 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 120 ml dry red wine 500 ml beef stock 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed 2 - 3 oregano sprigs, torn, to garnish salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD 1. 1 Preheat the oven to 230°C (210° fan).

2. Carefully butterfly the beef roast, opening it up on a chopping board like a book. Line with bresaola slices and arrange the celery and half the morels down the middle. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Bring the beef back around the filling to enclose; tie at intervals with kitchen string to secure. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Arrange the shallots, carrots, and remaining morels in a roasting tray.

Set aside.

5. Preheat a large frying pan over high heat until hot. Add the oil and then position the beef in the pan, searing until golden brown all over, turning occasionally, 4-6 min.

6. Transfer the beef to the roasting tray, sitting it on top of the vegetables.

7. Roast for 20 min and then reduce the temperature to 150°C (130° fan). Roast until the thickest part of the beef registers at 57°C, 45-60 min.

8. When ready, remove from the heat and transfer the beef to a plate or platter; cover with aluminium foil to keep warm.

9. Set the roasting tray with the vegetables over moderate heat. Sprinkle over the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

10. Deglaze with wine; bring to a boil and let it reduce by half before stirring in the stock.

11. Return to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 min. Season to taste.

12. To serve, slice the beef roast and serve with the gravy and a garnish of oregano.

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that’s how

we roll

VILLAGE EATS

Celebrate an

Elegant Easter FILL YOUR PLATE WITH FINE DINING THIS EASTER THANKS TO A MENU OF FAVOURITES WITH A TASTEFUL TWIST. A TOUCH OF SPICE

A CITRUS TWIST

Enjoy the traditions of lamb with a recipe that adds a herb crust crunch and rosemary potato punch. Stop past Sutcliffe Meats to pick up a fresh leg of lamb, and don’t forget to ask their expert team for their best cooking tips to nail your roast every time.

Feast on divine duck that’s brought to life with the crisp notes of sweet and sour apples. Craig Cook The Natural Butcher has your meaty needs sorted this Easter with a range of poultry in store including the juicy duck you’ll need for this recipe. Ask the team to pre-order your duck and also for their top prep tips and favourite ways to reimagine your leftovers.

Sutcliffe Meats Level 1, 8113 2781

Craig Cook the Natural Butcher Level 2, 9440 2533

SEAFOOD DONE D I F F E R E N T LY Transport your tastebuds under the sea with a hearty reimagining on fanciful flavours that serve as the perfect prawn dish to share. You won’t find fresher seafood than at Sydney Seafoods inside Harris Farm Market. From clam shells to calamari, it’s your one stop for your Good Friday and Easter entertaining spreads.

DUCK WITH APPLE Shopping List 1 roasting duck (2 kg) cleaned and trimmed 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed 4 celery stalks, roughly sliced on the bias 3 Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into wedges 3 nectarines, pitted and cut into wedges 250 ml chicken stock salt freshly ground black pepper Find the full recpie online at www.stivesvillage.com.au

Sydney Seafood Level 1, inside Harris Farm 9440 8739 stivesvillage.com.au

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GREECE

L AMB KLEFTIKO Whether it’s to celebrate Greek Easter, or a family get-together, lamb kleftiko (or Greek lamb stew) is currently the most on-trend feast that hails from Hellas.

Sutcliffe Meats Level 1, 8113 2781 Shopping List 4 medium waxy potatoes 4 lamb shanks, trimmed 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 4 shallots, sliced 6 cloves garlic, chopped 250 ml dry white wine 1 lemon, juiced 2 bay leaves 2 rosemary sprigs 2 thyme sprigs salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Parboil the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until just soft to the tip of a knife, 12-15 min.

2. Meanwhile, make small incisions in the skin of the lamb shanks with a sharp knife. Season all over with salt and pepper.

3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large ovenproof dish or sauté pan set over moderate heat. Working in two batches, sear the lamb until golden brown all over, turning occasionally, 4-6 min. Remove to a plate and repeat for remaining shanks.

4. Return the dish to medium heat.

Add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil followed by the shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt, sweating until softened, 4-5 min.

5. When ready, drain the potatoes and let cool briefly before cutting in half.

6. Return the shanks to the dish along with the halved potatoes, wine, lemon juice, herbs, and some salt and pepper to taste.

7. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven, baking until the meat is starting to fall away from the bone, 2-2 1/2 hours.

8. When ready, remove from the oven and let cool briefly before cooking.

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Travel with your

Tastebuds WE CAN’T TRAVEL FAR, BUT WE CAN IMMERSE OURSELVES IN OTHER CULTURES THROUGH THE RETAILERS AT THE VILLAGE.

ITALY

DELIZIOSA DESSERT

CHINA

Who says dessert comes last? Begin your flavour journey by creating a classic tiramisu!

FA M I LY FAV O U R I T E

TIRAMISU

When it comes to sharing, you can’t really go wrong with a plate of dumplings, and AM-Mart has you covered, with a range of frozen meat or vegetable options, steamers with Wei Chuan or Amoy dumpling sauce – or ask Dianne for her recipe and make your own!

Shopping List 600ml double cream 250g mascarpone 75ml marsala 100g golden caster sugar 2 tbsp instant coffee powder 300g pack Italian sponge fingers 2 tsp cocoa powder 25g dark chocolate

Looking for a dining option?

Silk Dining’s fried or steamed tasting platters are nothing short of sensational.

METHOD

1. Dissolve coffee in 250ml boiling water, set aside to cool.

2. Whisk together double cream, mascarpone, marsala and sugar in a large bowl until combined and mixture resembles thickly whipped cream.

3. With a couple of sponge fingers at a time, dip slowly in the coffee, turning over until they are nicely soaked but not soggy.

4. Layer half of the soaked fingers in a deep serving dish, spread evenly with half of the cream mixture, and repeat.

5. Using a sieve, cover the top of the finished tiramisu with a thin layer of cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

To serve, cover the top with grated dark chocolate.

Silk Dining Level 2, 8068 180

TURKEY

AM-Mart Asian Grocer Level 2, 0476 896 869

WISH FOR SHISH Step just outside the centre and you’ll find Oscars Chargrill, which has a comprehensive range of Turkish takeaway fare for you to enjoy and share.

From pides to shish or falafel kebab platters, the tasty savoury options are topped off by the famous sweet treat of baklava.

Oscars Chargrill Level 1, 9983 0711 stivesvillage.com.au

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Chocaholic's

Delight EASTER IS ONE OF THE FEW TIMES WHEN IT’S ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED TO GO CHOC MAD. DON’T LET US DOWN...

It’s a well-known fact that Easter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and that The Source Bulk Foods is the place to go for something a bit different.

STRACCIATELL A BISCUIT ROLL When (not) in Rome, eat ice-cream as the Romans do!

Stracciatella is one of the most popular gelato flavours in Italy’s capital city, and it’s not hard to see why as vanilla ice-cream and chocolate shavings unite. Add crushed biscuits and a bunch of mini Easter eggs and you’ve got a delicious dessert for all the family. Find the full recipe online www.stivesvillage.com.au Shopping List 1L whole milk 1 ½ cups caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split in half 8 large egg yolks 500 ml double cream 1 cup amaretti biscuits, crushed 300g dark chocolate, finely chopped 250g mini Easter chocolate eggs 2 tbsp apricot jam

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From a caramel kiss to moon macadamias, there really is something for every tastebud, and you can get your haul wrapped up in a sustainable gift basket if you spend $25 or more. Yum! *Offer ends Monday 5 April. Terms & Conditions apply.

I C E- C R E A M F I L L E D DESSERT EGGS OK, we made up the name ‘ice-cream filled dessert eggs’, but it roughly translates to ‘buy a load of sweet stuff and create something crazy with the kids’.

We bought a large Cadbury egg from Woolworths, along with some chocolate ice-cream and a pack of hot cross buns.

Next stop, The Source Bulk Foods, where we loaded up on things like dusted orange macadamias, nougat and chocolate-coated freeze-dried strawberries. Finally, Rebecca Laurić Pâtisserie provided the macaroons.

Method: get creative, get messy and have fun!

The Source Bulk Foods Level 1, 9440 1002

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NO-BAKE VEGAN CHOCOL ATE CREAM TART Shopping List For the crust 2 cups sliced or whole almonds ½ cup cacao powder ¼ tsp fine sea salt 60ml maple syrup For the filling 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked in cool water for 4-12 hours ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp finely ground chia seed 145ml maple syrup 1¼ cups water ¼ tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 130g melted coconut oil For the topping 1 can whipping coconut cream 1 tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract Dark chocolate shavings

METHOD

a slice

of heaven

1. For the crust: Finely grind the almonds, cacao powder and salt in a food processor. Add maple syrup and process until mixture begins to clump together. Pour into a 23cm round tart pan and press evenly up the side and bottom of the pan.

2. For the filling: In a food processor, combine the soaked and drained cashews, cocoa powder, ground chia seed, maple syrup, water, salt, and vanilla. Blend until very smooth, starting on low and gradually increasing to high, about 2 or 3 min in a high-speed. Add the coconut oil and blend briefly until smooth. Taste, adding more maple syrup if you feel it needs it. Pour the filling into the crust; Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.

3. For the topping: Whip coconut cream on high until fluffy like softly whipped cream, then beat in the maple syrup and vanilla to incorporate.

4. To serve, take tart out of the pan, spread the cream mixture evenly in the middle of the tart and decorate with chocolate shavings. Slice and enjoy!

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Pictured clockwise from top left: Priceline Zoella fruits roll on perfume, 3pk $15.Kidstuff Dinkum doll $89.99. Dinkum doll bottle $12.99.Kidstuff Bello skipping rope $9.99.

Cotton On Kids Winter knit beanie $9.99. Sweet Thing Bibs rubber pacifier 2pk, blue $19.95. Shoe Guru New Balance kids’ sneakers $99.99. Bed Bath N’ Table Wooden rabbit $6.99. Woolworths Cadbury eggs $4.50. BBNT Zoula ring handle urn $59.95. Ari round footed planter $24.95. Woollen egg decorations $5.99 each. Wooden bunny $6.99. Cotton On Kids Wide brim hat $29.99. Retro sunnies $9.99. BBNT Egg garland $14.99. Sweet Thing Walnut leather strap boot $79.95. Padded knit vest, grey $49.99. Book Review ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ by Charlie Mackesy $34.99. Cotton On Kids Watch It snap watch $19.99. BBNT Egg babushka $29.99.

Sweet Thing Otis the Diplodocus $53. Plenty Kitchen & Tableware Cookie cutter $2.95. Cotton On Kids Drink bottle $12.99. Raincoat $19.99. Resin hair clips $6.99.

BBNT Bunny dish $5.99. Woollen egg cosy $4.99. Milano tablecloth, white $119.95.

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for kids

Non-choc Easter gifts What to give when you’re trying to steer them clear of a sugar rush.

Pictured clockwise from top left: Bed Bath N’ Table Easter music box $24.95. Sweet Thing Tent knit jumper $62.95. Plenty Kitchen & Tableware Easter cookie cutter set of 3 $9.95. Kidstuff Casa bag, straw $59.99. Play ’n’ pack jungle activity bag $49.99. Bunny luggy toy $24.99. Cotton On Kids Gusset gumboot, pink $24.99. BBNT Charlotte rabbit with pom poms $29.99. Kidstuff Beach truck set $29.99. BBNT Hanging decoration $1.99. Book Review ‘We’re Going on an Egg Hunt’ by Laura Hughes $14.99. Kidstuff Natural squish activity toy $34.99. Cotton On Kids Lyla rib top $19.99. Nextra Newsagency Easy grip chalk eggs, set of 12 $13. RG Collection Adorne earrings, pink green & mustard $49.95. Nextra Collins ruled book $6.95. Eco maz sketch book $6.90.

Cotton On Kids Spinning tops 2pk $6.99. Nextra 5 hole wooden sharpener $16.99. Kidstuff Easygrip triangular markers $24.99. Cotton On Kids Retro trainer, blue $34.99. Backpack $24.99.

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LIVE AN ISLAND LIFE Settle into the serenity of Lord Howe Island with a relaxing stay at the Milky Way Villas on Old Settlement Beach.

With lush tropical views as far as the eye can see and just steps from pristine shorelines, you’ll never want to leave.

4 NIGHTS TWIN SHARE FROM

$545

PER PERSON*

Package includes: • 4 nights at Milky Way Villas in a Mooreii 1 Bedroom Apartment • Complimentary breakfast starter pack for day 1 • Return airport and restaurant transfers • Bottle of Australian wine for birthdays and anniversaries *Excludes flights, see in store for further conditions.

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The Best of Our

Backyard SWAP JET LAG FOR JOY ON A HOLIDAY THAT WILL HAVE YOU FEELING FAR AWAY WHILE STAYING CLOSER TO HOME. W H E R E FA M I LY F U N IS GUARANTEED Strap the family in for a fun-filled adventure on the sun-soaked shorelines of the Gold Coast. Enjoy sparkling sea views, days of unlimited action at the country’s best theme parks, and a riverside setting perfect for a moment of calm at the end of a busy day.

Package includes: • 4 nights at Vibe Hotel Gold Coast in a guest room • 3 consecutive days unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild • Complimentary wi-fi *Excludes flights, see in store for further conditions.

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$415

PER PERSON*

WEST IS BEST Just a short flight will have you feeling miles away on Australia’s stunning west coast. Sip your way through the days with a stay in the heart of the Margaret River wine region and enrich your palate with endless plates of top-notch local dining.

Package includes: • 3 nights at Seashells Yallingup in a 1 Bedroom Apartment • Complimentary wi-fi, in-house movies and onsite parking • Food and Wine Pairing Discovery at Passel Estate • 4 days AVIS car hire in a Hyundai i30 Active+ *Excludes flights, see in store for further conditions.

4 NIGHTS TWIN SHARE FROM

$469

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Feel assured they will waive their cancellation fees related to Covid travel restrictions.

Alongside outstanding customer service and tailored recommendations, you’ll enjoy: • • • •

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