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No Pokies, no problems: The bowling club that never looked back

<p dir="ltr">Petersham Bowling Club was heading towards poverty, when the board’s decision to remove all of their pokies in 2007 changed their business for the better.</p> <p dir="ltr">Club president George Catsi said that the shift from pokies, a staple of many NSW bowling clubs, to live entertainment and other events has generated them more profit than the slots ever did, with a 700 per cent increase in turnover.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I came at it from a position of, this is a valuable space that’s here, the club owns the land. They could have developed it,” he told <em>news.com.au</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So I suppose we came in on a platform of engagement, and we were feeling that the club wasn’t engaging with its community.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Over the last calendar week alone, the club has hosted trivia, life drawing, poetry, two music gigs, Pinot and Picasso, a community radio show, and Sunday bowls.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You’ve got to create a place that people go. This place is such a great vibe, and it’s got such interesting things going. People will fight for that,” Catsi said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This is what clubs should be – they should be hubs. My problem with a lot of other clubs is that they forgot that.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Catsi said that they took over the bowling club because it was struggling, and recognised that the pokies weren’t “saving them” or a “guaranteed lifeline”, as they still needed to get people through to the club.</p> <p dir="ltr">He also said that clubs relying on the slot machines for income are “doomed” because they are not open to welcoming and accommodating to the wider communities.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Is it lazy income now? Yes, it is. Absolutely. Because it’s just embedded as part of your income stream, and you don’t want to let go of it,” Catsi said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s also governments … they’re also addicted to the gambling money.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Pokies are going to be one of the major issues for the upcoming NSW election on March 25.</p> <p dir="ltr">Both parties have vowed to make considerable changes, but neither are going to remove the slots completely.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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90s RnB immortalised in the Super Bowl halftime show

<p dir="ltr">In an epic salute to 90s hip-hop and RnB music, a selection of industry legends took to the stage at the Super Bowl half time show in California on Sunday. </p><p dir="ltr">Leading the charge was LA’s finest Dr Dre, who promised big surprises during the set that he reportedly dropped almost $10 million on. </p><p dir="ltr">The stage was a replica of a Californian neighbourhood, with the performances taking place on the roofs and in different rooms of the enormous set that sat in centre field.</p><p dir="ltr">As the show began, Dr Dre opened with this 1995 smash hit <em>California Love</em>, which earned a roar from the native West Coast crowd. </p><p dir="ltr">Joining Dre on stage was his lifelong protege and collaborator Snoop Dogg, before rapper 50 Cent made a surprise appearance with his 2003 anthem <em>In Da Club</em>. </p><p dir="ltr">The next artist to hit the stage was Mary J. Blige, as she belted out her 2001 hit <em>Family Affair</em>, before launching into her hit track <em>No More Drama</em>.</p><p dir="ltr">Following Mary J. Blige was a newer rapper on the scene Kendrick Lamar, who shot to fame in the early 2010s after being inspired by his idols on the stage.</p><p dir="ltr">Lamar popped out of a cardboard box for his performance while being surrounded by dancers who donned “Dre Day” sashes for their epic choreographed dance routine. </p><p dir="ltr">Last to the stage was rap legend Eminem, who launched into his 2002 epic song <em>Lose Yourself</em>, making the crowd go wild over this motivational anthem.</p><p dir="ltr">As the performers joined together for a final moment on the stage, the 15 minute performance ended with a standing ovation from the 80,000-strong crowd of the SoFi stadium. </p><p dir="ltr">The 2022 show was the first year the epic NFL event has fully embraced a hip-hop act for the half time entertainment. </p><p dir="ltr">"We're gonna open more doors for hip hop artists in the future and making sure that the NFL understands this is what it should have been a long time ago," Dr. Dre said at a press conference before the show.</p><p dir="ltr">"We're gonna show exactly how professional we can be, how dope we can be on stage and how exciting we are going to be to the fans."</p><p dir="ltr">Check out the performance <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdsUKphmB3Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </p><p><em><span id="docs-internal-guid-0310ebbe-7fff-fcbb-6595-bd320d47f248">Image credits: Getty Images</span></em></p>

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5 breakfast myths that you didn’t know about your cereal bowl

<p><em>Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett shares 5 breakfast myths that you didn’t know about your cereal bowl.</em></p> <p><strong>Myth #1: Traditional breakfast foods are bad for you</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Some foods high in carbohydrate, such as wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals contain dietary fibre, which helps us to feel fuller, therefore starting the day off right. </p> <p>Breakfast cereal is a simple and convenient way to start the day and it can often provide more nutrients such as Iron, B-vitamins and fibre, than non-cereal breakfast choices. What’s better, cereal pairs well with other nutrient dense breakfast foods such as Greek yogurt, and nuts, which are a source of protein. Protein is essential in the diet as it is the most filling macronutrient that can help reduce grazing habits throughout the day. </p> <p>Some cereals, like Kellogg’s iconic All Bran and Sultana Bran, are high in fibre and have a 4.5 or even the maximum 5 Health Star rating. Cereals like this have been a popular choice for almost 100 years.</p> <p><strong>Myth #2: Processed = bad? </strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Most food needs to go through some sort of processing for it to even be edible and digestible – processing is a broad term that includes cooking, cutting and packaging.</p> <p>For many foods it is necessary to undergo some sort of processing in order to preserve the food and prevent wastage, and to make them tasty and practical. From a nutritional perspective, key nutrients like protein aren’t necessarily lost during processing, they can sometimes be retained or made easier to access through processing. Others like B vitamins and iron may be added back if they’re lost, in a process called enrichment. Staple foods, like breakfast cereals and breads are also often fortified with extra nutrients – these foods are chosen because they are affordable, accessible, shelf stable and popular. It is also important to consider to what degree the food item has been processed, with ultra-processed items to be consumed in moderation. </p> <p><strong>Myth #3: It’s expensive to have a healthy diet</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>According to recently published Australian research based on modelling, it is possible to improve Aussie diets while spending less money on food, choosing low-cost nutritious foods improves diet quality and can reduce a family’s grocery bill by over 25 per cent.</p> <p>It can be a misconception that healthy food is far more expensive than unhealthy and takeaway options. There are actually lots of healthy options that are cheap to buy and aren’t going to spoil quickly. Wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals are good for the budget and last for a while. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> </span>When it comes to buying fruit and vegetables, canned and frozen options are just as healthy as the fresh ones, and you can buy them cheap and store or freeze ahead of time. If you do your research and shop around, healthy eating really doesn’t have to be as expensive as it might seem!</p> <p><strong>Myth #4: Breakfast cereal is too sugary and has no nutritional value</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Australian data has shown that cereal contributes less than 3 per cent of added sugar in the diet. Many cereals contain whole grains and fibre which many people are not getting enough of. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals that are important for health and wellbeing, and are the number one source of iron in the Aussie diet, especially in children. Cereal contains a range of sugar levels, there are some sweeter ones, but most are moderately sweetened and many sweetened with added fruits which contain natural sugars. </p> <p>For example, half of Kellogg’s 55 cereals contain 2 or less teaspoons of sugar per bowl. Updating formulations have meant that they have removed over 700 tonnes of sugar and 300 tonnes of salt from Aussie diets – that’s the equivalent to the weight of around seven blue whales! </p> <p><strong>Myth #5: If it isn’t wholegrain it doesn’t contain fibre</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth</strong>: Whilst whole grain foods contain fibre, not all fibre-containing foods contain the whole grain. Fibre is found in the outer part of the grain called the bran. The bran can be removed from the grain and used in foods. Foods made with bran may not always contain whole grain but they do contain plenty of fibre. </p> <p>Two out of three Aussies are not meeting their daily fibre targets. In fact, four out of five Aussies don’t eat enough fibre to protect themselves from chronic disease! An adequate intake of fibre is between 25 and 30 grams a day for most of us. That might sound hard, but getting your daily dose is actually easy if you eat high-fibre options including fibre rich breakfast cereals, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts.</p> <p>Did you know that different whole grains have different levels and types of fibres - for example whole grain brown rice and corn both have naturally less fibre compared to other whole grains such as whole grain wheat and oats, which have higher amounts of fibre. </p> <p>Just because a whole grain has less fibre doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial - it is! Whole grain is exactly as it sounds - it’s the entire whole grain kernel! Fibre is one component of the whole grain kernel and all components work together to bring health benefits. </p>

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Toilet paper alternatives: What you should and shouldn’t flush down the bowl

<p>As shoppers continue to struggle in their search for toilet paper, more <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/jacqui-lambie-shares-her-plan-b-amid-toilet-paper-emergency">alternatives</a> have been suggested.</p> <p>However, the public has been warned some of these alternatives could block sewers and push excrements back onto the bathroom floor.</p> <p>SA Water’s Anna Jackson said the utility company was concerned by “advice” circulating on social media about the possible replacements people could use.</p> <p>“Paper towels, wet wipes, baby wipes, even tissues, are designed not to break down, are tough and strong, and therefore get caught in our sewer network and create blockages,” Jackson told the <em><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-18/coronavirus-prompts-sa-water-plea-to-keep-sewers-unblocked/12066880">ABC</a></em>.</p> <p>“The unfortunate side effect of a blockage in a sewer network is that everything that was meant to go down the pipe comes back up.</p> <p>“We don’t want people to be dealing with things on their bathroom floor.”</p> <p>According to Michelle Ringland, head of marketing for commercial and domestic drain specialists Lanes for Drains, flushing nothing might be the best option.</p> <p>Ringland recommended using bidet bowls, ‘bum guns’ or shower heads. “After this is all over I can see a return to bidets,” she told <em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8127015/Revealed-use-hands-toilet-roll-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html">FEMAIL</a></em>. “The more we can avoid putting it in the toilet, the better.”</p> <p>Other alternatives that involved flushing nothing included water scooping tools such as the Tabo from the Philippines or gayung from Indonesia.</p> <p>Jackson said only toilet paper, faeces and wee could be flushed down the toilet. “We need to make sure that if you are reaching for an alternative to use in the bathroom, that you are putting it in a bin in the bathroom, and that bin is emptied into the outdoor bin regularly.”</p>

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Pecan, broccolini & salmon grain bowl

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy a pecan, broccolini and salmon grain bowl to keep your heart health up!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Preparation</strong> <strong>time</strong>: 10 mins </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cooking</strong> <strong>time</strong>: 10 mins </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Serves</strong>: 2 </span></p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 x 100g skinless salmon fillets </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 tsp olive oil </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted (60g) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 bunch broccolini </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 radishes, sliced </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 orange, peeled and sliced </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 cup cooked brown rice </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 spring onion, sliced </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dressing </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Tbsp almond butter </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 tsp tamari or soy sauce </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 tsp miso paste </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 tsp maple syrup </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 Tbsp lime juice </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whisk together almond butter, soy sauce, miso paste, and syrup. Whisk in lime juice until smooth. Dressing will thicken as it sits, thin with water if desired. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle salmon with oil and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. Remove salmon from pan and set aside to rest. Roughly flake when cool enough to handle. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wipe skilllet, fill about half way with water and return to heat. Add broccolini and simmer for a few minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Refresh under cold water. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Roughly chop half the pecans and stir through rice, divide into two bowls. Top rice with salmon, broccolini, orange, radish, and remaining pecans. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with sliced spring onion. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">
</span></li> </ol> <p>Recipe and images by Jennifer Jenner for <a href="https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/">Nuts for Life</a></p>

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P-plate driver caught on camera swerving across highway whilst eating bowl of cereal

<p><span>A P-plate driver could receive a hefty fine after being caught on camera eating a bowl of cereal while driving and swerving across a busy highway.</span></p> <p><span>The driver, whose behaviour was described by police as “ridiculously dangerous” was caught swerving while travelling along Marmion Avenue in Perth.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F7NewsBrisbane%2Fvideos%2F2072476032776519%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br /></span></p> <p><span>The driver was holding her bowl in one hand and her spoon in another, appearing to be steering the car with her legs.</span></p> <p><span>The footage was posted online and sent to WA’s Police Commissioner Chris Dawson.</span></p> <p><span>“The report I got was that the driver (who witnessed the incident), who had their passenger take a photo of this, noticed because the car was weaving across the lane,” Mr Dawson told Seven News.</span></p> <p><span>Mr Dawson said her driving was extremely dangerous and said the police had the registration number.</span></p> <p><span>“You can't be driving a car and eating your brekkie at the same time,” he said.</span></p> <p><span>It is likely the driver will get a charge of careless driving which could even result in the loss of her license.</span></p> <p><span>Last month, a woman from Perth received a fine of $400 when she was caught driving and blatantly using FaceTime.</span></p> <p><span>The woman also lost three demerit points.</span></p> <p><span>Have you witnessed any dangerous driving behaviour like this before? Tell us in the comments below. </span></p>

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Green smoothie bowl with cereal, fruit and nuts

<p>This green smoothie breakfast with cereal, berries, passionfruit and toasted walnuts is like a vitamin pill in a bowl.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves:</strong></span> 2</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <p><em>For the smoothie</em></p> <ul> <li>1 cup frozen strawberries</li> <li>½ avocado</li> <li>1 small banana</li> <li>120g (2 handfuls) spinach</li> <li>1 tbsp. chia seeds</li> <li>1 cup low fat milk</li> </ul> <p><em>For the topping</em></p> <ul> <li>200g strawberries, quartered</li> <li>1 passionfruit</li> <li>1 ½ cups corn flakes or bran cereal</li> <li>½ cup (30g) walnuts, roughly chopped</li> <li>¼ cup (20g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol start="1"> <li>To make the smoothie add the strawberries, avocado, banana, spinach, chia seeds and milk to a blender and blitz until smooth.</li> <li>In a small bowl, add strawberries and the passion fruit. Stir to combine.</li> <li>In a dry pan on a med-high heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool briefly.</li> <li>To assemble the dish, split the smoothie mixture evenly between two bowls and garnish one side of each bowl with strawberries and passionfruit, breakfast cereal, cranberries and walnuts. Serve immediately.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Will and Steve, The Gourmet Pommies, for <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="mailto:https://www.uncletobys.com.au" target="_blank">UNCLE TOBYS Oats</a></strong></span>.</em></p>

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Poke salad bowl

<p>Poke is a raw fish salad popular in Hawaiian cuisine. Try this delicious and healthy meal today.             </p> <p><strong>Top tip:</strong> Almost any vegetables can be added</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 1</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 tbsp carrot, grated</li> <li>1 tbsp kumara, grated raw</li> <li>1 tbsp radish, grated</li> <li>1 tbsp red onion, sliced</li> <li>1 tbsp edamame beans</li> <li>1 tbsp bean sprouts</li> <li>2 tbsps red cabbage, grated </li> <li>Pinch dried seaweed powder</li> <li>3 tbsps brown rice. White rice or noodles can also be used</li> </ul> <p><em>For the poke dressing:</em></p> <ul> <li>1 tsp shichi-mi tōgarashi Japanese spice mix</li> <li>1 tsp siracha chilli sauce</li> <li>1/2 cup mirin Japanese rice vinegar </li> <li>1/2 cup soy sauce</li> <li>1/2 cup Thai sweet chilli sauce</li> <li>2 tbsp miso past</li> <li>1 tbsp sesame oil <br /> This is enough dressing for a number of salads. It lasts for about a week in the fridge.<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p><em>For the protein:<br /></em></p> <ul> <li>Teriyaki chicken. Marinate chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce and grill till cooked. Serve one thigh per bowl.</li> <li>Raw tuna or salmon. Mix into the salad or throw on top. Serve about 100g per bowl, sliced.</li> </ul> <p><em>For the garnish:</em></p> <ul> <li>A few slices of pickled ginger</li> <li>A few slices of pickled cucumber</li> <li>Sprinkle of fried shallots</li> <li>Sprinkle of crushed wasabi peas</li> <li>Swirl of wasabi mayo (half cup of Kewpie Mayonnaise mixed with teaspoon of siracha and wasabi powder</li> <li>Top with fish roe if serving raw fish or cover with pea feathers for decoration</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Mix all your salad ingredients together in a bowl and pour over two tablespoons of poke dressing. Top with your choice of chopped protein (fish or chicken). Drizzle wasabi mayo over the top and add the garnishes.</p> <p><em>First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz.</span></strong></a> Image credit: Max Laure/Stuff.co.nz.</em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</span></a></strong></em></p>

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Broccoli mac and cheese bowls

<p>Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and with the addition of broccoli florets and a delicious sauce, this classic dish reaches new heights. </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4 to 6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 bunch of broccoli</li> <li>2 cups elbow macaroni</li> <li>4 tablespoons butter</li> <li>3 tablespoons plain flour</li> <li>3 cups of milk (low fat or full cream)</li> <li>½ teaspoon dry mustard</li> <li>Pinch of ground nutmeg</li> <li>1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated black pepper</li> <li>¼ teaspoon paprika</li> <li>½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce</li> <li>2 cups grated cheddar cheese</li> <li>½ cup grated parmesan cheese</li> <li>Salt</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To begin, heat water in a large pot on a high heat and cook pasta al dente style for two minutes less than that on the package instructions.</li> <li>Rinse quickly in cold water to stop cooking, drain and set aside.</li> <li>Sprinkle broccoli with a little bit of salt, then steam for four minutes.</li> <li>Preheat oven to 260°C and heat milk in microwave or over stove until steamy.</li> <li>Melt butter in tick-bottomed oven-safe pot on medium high heat.</li> <li>When butter starts to foam, sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine.</li> <li>Lower the heat to a medium temperature and cook for two minutes. </li> <li>Pour hot milk in and whisk vigorously to combine, breaking any flour clumps.</li> <li>Lower heat to medium low and let cook, whisking frequently. The sauce should be smooth, yet thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.</li> <li>Stir in dry mustard, paprika, nutmeg, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and teaspoon of salt.</li> <li>Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar and parmesan cheese.</li> <li>Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.</li> <li>Add broccoli and pasta and stir until well combined.</li> <li>Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and place under grill for five minute or until bubbly and lightly browned.</li> </ol> <p>Now that’s how you do comfort food! Have you ever tried a recipe like this, or would you suggest any variations? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </em>The Way Mum Made It<em>, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/mac-and-cheese-balls/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Mac and cheese balls</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/09/best-ever-beef-lasagne/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Best-ever beef lasagne</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/broccoli-chicken/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Broccoli chicken</span></strong></em></a></p>

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Thai beef grain bowl

<p>Grain bowls don’t have to be rabbit food. Liven up your rice and veg with this warming, Thai-style beef flavour.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 2</p> <ul> <li>125 g dark soy sauce</li> <li>3 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li>3 red chillies, thinly sliced</li> <li>1 garlic clove, grated</li> <li>2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated</li> <li>1 teaspoon sesame oil</li> <li>250 g cooked black rice (100g uncooked)</li> <li>200 g flank steak, cooked and sliced</li> <li>50 g cucumber, sliced</li> <li>50 g baby romaine lettuce</li> <li>Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To make the soy dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.</li> <li>Toss the rice, steak, cucumber and lettuce in a large bowl with the dressing.</li> <li>Divide evenly between 2 bowls and season.</li> </ol> <p><em><img width="164" height="166" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/26541/grain-bowls-image_164x166.jpg" alt="Grain Bowls Image (4)" style="float: right;"/>This is an edited extract from </em>Grain Bowls<em> by Anna Shillinglaw Hampton published by Hardie Grant Books. RRP $19.99, available in stores nationally.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/salad-of-sauteed-beef/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Salad of sauteed beef with cold rice noodles</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/winter-warmer-seafood-stew/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Winter warmer seafood stew</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-pasta/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Slow cooker creamy chicken pasta</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Spinach and egg grain bowl

<p>Are you running out of healthy breakfast ideas? Why not skip the toast and get creative with this recipe for a spinach and egg grain bowl?</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>2</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>250g cooked farro (125g uncooked)</li> <li>2–3 tablespoons Dijon Dressing</li> <li>125g wilted spinach</li> <li>150g mushrooms, halved and roasted</li> <li>2 medium poached eggs</li> <li>sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><em>Dijon dressing (Makes 150 ml)</em></p> <ul> <li>1 tablespoon honey</li> <li>1 tablespoon Dijon mustard</li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon juice</li> <li>125ml olive oil</li> <li>sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To make the spinach and egg, toss the farro with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Divide the farro, wilted spinach and mushrooms evenly between 2 bowls. Top each bowl with a poached egg and the remaining dressing. Season.</li> <li>To make the dressing,whisk the honey, mustard and lemon juice together in a bowl until smooth. While whisking, slowly add the oil until the dressing comes together. Season to taste.</li> </ol> <p>Do you have a creative breakfast recipe to share with us? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em><img width="209" height="211" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/26232/grain-bowls-image_209x211.jpg" alt="Grain Bowls Image (3)" style="float: right;"/>This is an edited extract from </em>Grain Bowls<em> by Anna Shillinglaw Hampton, published by Hardie Grant Books. RRP $19.99, available in stores nationally.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </em>The Way Mum Made It<em>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/kung-pao-chicken/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kung pao chicken</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/kangaroo-burgers/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kangaroo burgers</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/marco-pierre-white-perfect-risotto/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Marco Pierre White’s perfect risotto and arancini</span></strong></em></a></p>

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Roasted cauliflower grain bowl

<p>Just because you’re keeping to healthy meal options, doesn’t mean they have to be flavourless and boring. Warm up with this recipe for a roasted cauliflower grain bowl – it’s as nourishing as it is delicious. </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 2</p> <p><em>Grain bowl</em></p> <ul> <li>200g cooked spelt (90 g uncooked)</li> <li>150g cauliflower, roasted</li> <li>150g Brussels sprouts, finely sliced</li> <li>2–3 tablespoons</li> <li>2–3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds</li> <li>Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><em>Miso lime dressing (makes 125 ml)</em></p> <ul> <li>50 ml vegetable oil or another flavourless oil</li> <li>50 ml rice wine vinegar</li> <li>3 tablespoons miso paste</li> <li>1 tablespoon lime juice</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Divide the spelt, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts evenly between 2 bowls. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds. Season.</li> </ol> <p><em>Miso lime dressing</em></p> <ol> <li>To make the miso lime dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until they are well combined and the miso has dissolved.</li> </ol> <p><em><img width="205" height="207" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/26170/grain-bowls-image_205x207.jpg" alt="Grain Bowls Image (2)" style="float: right;"/>This is an edited extract from </em>Grain Bowls<em> by Anna Shillinglaw Hampton, published by Hardie Grant Books. RRP $19.99, available in stores nationally.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/sweet-potato-mushroom-goji-berry-and-chilli-soup/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sweet potato, mushroom, goji berry and chilli soup</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/kung-pao-chicken/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kung pao chicken</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/tuna-casserole/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuna casserole</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Black bean and guacamole grain bowl

<p>At first, a "grain bowl" doesn’t sound like the most exciting dinner option. But if you look beyond the image of “rabbit food”, you'll see the possibilities are endless – and incredibly tasty.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>2</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>200 g cooked brown rice</li> <li>150 g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed</li> <li>150 g ready-made guacamole</li> <li>Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> <li>Small handful of tortilla chips (40g), to garnish</li> </ul> <p><em>Cherry tomato topping (makes 450g)</em></p> <ul> <li>275 g cherry tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)</li> <li>150 ml olive oil</li> <li>½ red onion, finely chopped</li> <li>2 tablespoons sherry vinegar</li> <li>1 garlic clove, very finely chopped</li> <li>1 teaspoon sea salt</li> <li>½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Gently toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl.</li> <li>Store in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.</li> <li>To make the cherry tomato topping, divide the rice, beans and guacamole evenly between 2 bowls. Drizzle with the Cherry Tomato Topping and season. Serve with the tortilla chips.</li> </ol> <p><em><img width="178" height="180" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/25800/grain-bowls-image_178x180.jpg" alt="Grain Bowls Image (1)" style="float: right;"/>This is an edited extract from Grain Bowls by Anna Shillinglaw Hampton published by Hardie Grant Books RRP $19.99 each and are available in stores nationally</em>.</p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/salad-of-sauteed-beef/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Salad of sauteed beef with cold rice noodles</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/winter-warmer-seafood-stew/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Winter warmer seafood stew</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-pasta/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Slow cooker creamy chicken pasta</span></em></strong></a></p>

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