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What is POTS? And how is it related to long COVID?

<p><em><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/marie-claire-seeley-1364457">Marie-Claire Seeley</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-adelaide-1119">University of Adelaide</a> and <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/celine-gallagher-1454881">Celine Gallagher</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-adelaide-1119">University of Adelaide</a></em></p> <p>POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/what-is-pots-and-how-is-it-related-to-covid-20230529-p5dc3v.html">hearing more</a> about recently.</p> <p>When people stand up, get out of bed or off the sofa, their heart races and they feel dizzy and fatigued, severely impacting their quality of life. Everyday tasks, such as washing their hair in the shower or working, become challenging because people cannot stay upright.</p> <p>Before COVID, this debilitating condition was not widely talked about. But during the pandemic, we’ve been learning about the strong similarities with long COVID.</p> <p>In fact, our recent research shows more than <a href="https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(23)00402-3/fulltext">three-quarters</a> of people with long COVID we studied had POTS.</p> <h2>What triggers it?</h2> <p><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12895">Multiple studies</a>, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37338634/">including our own</a>, have shown viral infection is the most common trigger for POTS.</p> <p>Then came the pandemic, with <a href="https://covid19.who.int">almost 800 million people</a> infected so far with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. The World Health Organization <a href="https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/post-covid-19-condition">says</a> 10-20% of people infected with COVID are likely to develop long COVID – when unexplained symptoms persist three months or more after the infection.</p> <p>Now, more research is showing how long COVID resembles POTS. Many people with long COVID show similar symptoms.</p> <h2>What we and others have found</h2> <p>Our recent study found <a href="https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(23)00402-3/fulltext">nearly 80%</a> of people with long COVID had POTS. In people who had both and were of similar age, symptoms were indistinguishable from those who got POTS from other causes.</p> <p>The people in our study either attended a specialist cardiology clinic for people with POTS or long COVID, or came via a long COVID support group on social media. So we cannot generalise our results to people managing their long COVID at home or with their GP.</p> <p>Earlier this year, a <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41569-023-00842-w">review</a> said about 30% of people with people with “highly symptomatic” long COVID also had POTS. <a href="https://www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(22)01091-1/fulltext">Most (73%)</a> met criteria for POTS and other types of dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.</p> <p>Taken together, we can conclude that many, but not all, cases of long COVID can be explained by POTS – a condition we’ve known about for years and know how to manage.</p> <h2>What happens if you have POTS?</h2> <p>We suspect some cases of POTS result from a hyper-vigilant immune response to an invading pathogen, such as a virus. This, or another trigger, affects the autonomic nervous system.</p> <p>This part of the nervous system balances a vast array of functions including maintaining blood flow to vital organs, digestion, temperature control, sweating and even sexual function.</p> <p>Even if the autonomic nervous system is marginally disturbed, it leads to the physiological equivalent of anarchy.</p> <p>The simplest of daily tasks – such as washing your hair in the shower – can result in profound symptoms of dizziness, a racing heart, breathlessness, brain fog and general exhaustion.</p> <p>In other research <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10286-023-00955-9">published</a> earlier this year, we found people with POTS have a poor quality of life – poorer than people with chronic illnesses such as HIV, cancer, or cardiovascular and kidney disease.</p> <h2>A long path to diagnosis</h2> <p>Many patients are also forced to negotiate a diagnostic odyssey littered with tales of disbelief and dismissal by medical professionals, friends and family. Diagnosis can <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12895">take years</a>.</p> <p>In our <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Health_Aged_Care_and_Sport/LongandrepeatedCOVID/Submissions">submission</a> to the parliamentary inquiry into long COVID, we shared the experiences of people with POTS symptoms and their frustration at the lack of recognition by the medical profession. One health worker said: "I am a nurse myself and specifically brought up that I believed I had POTS after COVID infection. I was treated like a hypochondriac and told I had anxiety, which was absolutely ludicrous as I had physical symptoms […] I had many presentations to [the emergency department] with no help or diagnosis whatsoever."</p> <h2>We can do better</h2> <p>Prompt diagnosis is vital in the face of what we suspect are rising numbers of newly diagnosed cases associated with long COVID.</p> <p>Although many people with POTS report they were referred to <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12895">multiple specialists</a> before they were diagnosed, this is not always necessary.</p> <p>GPs can ask you to do a <a href="https://potsfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NASA-Lean-Test-vFinal.pdf">ten-minute standing test</a> to help diagnose it. They can also exclude other common causes of POTS symptoms, such as lung and heart conditions.</p> <p>There is no known cure for POTS. However, once diagnosed, there are <a href="https://www.ausdoc.com.au/therapy-update/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome/">multiple things</a> that can improve and manage the condition. A <a href="https://potsfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Malmo-POTS-Score-vFinal.pdf">questionnaire</a> your GP can give you can help prioritise which symptoms to manage. You then work with your trusted GP to manage these.</p> <p>Increasing fluid and salt intake (under the supervision of your GP), and using full-length compression tights is recommended. These help control heart rate and blood pressure, and reduce dizziness.</p> <p>Avoiding triggers is important. These include avoiding standing still for extended periods, hot showers, large meals high in carbohydrates, and hot environments.</p> <p>Many people also benefit from <a href="https://www.ausdoc.com.au/therapy-update/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome/">medicines</a> to help control their blood pressure and heart rate.</p> <h2>How about referral?</h2> <p>If referral to specialist services are required, this can be complex and expensive. There are no specialised clinics for POTS in public hospitals. Instead, POTS is mainly managed in the private sector.</p> <p>Referral options can be overwhelming. People may benefit from referral to a range of health professionals to manage their symptoms, including a physiotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist or exercise physiologist – ideally ones familiar with POTS.</p> <p>All these barriers means access to diagnosis and treatment largely depends on someone having sufficient money, or being confident enough to navigate the health system.</p> <hr /> <p><em>If you have symptoms such as those we’ve described, see your GP for assessment. For more information about the condition, see the Australian POTS Foundation <a href="https://potsfoundation.org.au">website</a>, which also <a href="https://potsfoundation.org.au/clinician-directory/">lists</a> doctors and allied health professionals who are “POTS aware”.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. 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Try this one pot lamb shanks with button mushrooms

<p>Need some weeknight dinner inspiration? Why not try this tender-to-the-bone lamb shank recipe?</p> <p>Serves: 3 | Cooks in: 3 hours and 10 minutes</p> <p><strong>Ingredients </strong></p> <ul> <li>50g (1/3 cup) plain flour, to dust</li> <li>4 lamb shanks, Frenched</li> <li>1½ tbsp olive oil</li> <li>½ bottle red wine</li> <li>12 eschalots, peeled</li> <li>1 bunch thyme, half trussed, half leaves picked</li> <li>400g Button Mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed</li> <li>Salt and pepper, to season</li> <li>Creamy polenta, to serve (¾ cup with 750ml mix of chicken stock and milk, butter and finely grated parmesan)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Place the flour into a large bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Dust the lamb shanks in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.</p> <p>2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large, heavy-based, ovenproof saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the shanks for 5 minutes, turning, until browned. Remove and set aside.</p> <p>3. Pour in the wine and boil for 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Return the shanks to the pan with the eschalots and trussed thyme. Pour in enough water to submerge the shanks and bring up to a simmer. Cover the surface with a piece of baking paper, then cover with a lid and place in the oven for 1.5 hours.</p> <p>4. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and turn the shanks over, topping up with water if necessary. Add the mushrooms and cover with the baking paper and lid, then return to the oven for a further 1.5 hours or until the shank meat is falling from the bone.</p> <p>5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Toast the remaining thyme until bright green, then remove and set aside.</p> <p>6. Remove the shanks from the pan and place in a bowl, loosely covered with foil and set aside to rest.</p> <p>7. Place the pan over high heat. Reduce the sauce for 10-12 minutes or until thickened and glossy.</p> <p>8. Divide polenta among bowls and top with a shank, mushrooms and eschalots. Spoon over the sauce and scatter with toasted thyme to serve. Season to taste with salt and pepper.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/recipes/one-pot-lamb-shanks-with-button-mushrooms" target="_blank">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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Would you drink this $900 pot of tea?

<p><span>The Brits are serious about their tea, but a hotel overlooking Buckingham Palace has taken things to the next level with its new offering: an AU$300 cup of tea. </span></p> <p><span>The Rubens at The Palace is now serving what is touted to be the most expensive cuppa in the United Kingdom. </span></p> <p><span>The rare blend, named “Ceylon Golden Tips”, comes from specialist tea merchant PMD Tea. Produced in the highlands of Sri Lanka, the tea buds are handpicked at sunrise and sundried on a velvet cloth, which is claimed to turn them from silver to gold. The tea is <a href="https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/hotels/london-hotel-now-serving-uk-s-most-expensive-cup-tea">described</a> as having a “smooth, light, mellow texture with hints of fruity notes”.</span></p> <p><span>The special tea is prepared in a special way – first, the leaves are picked with gold tweezers and weighed “with precision”. They will then be infused using still natural mineral water and poured out from a silver tea set.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-_yL_hs2Z/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-_yL_hs2Z/" target="_blank">The UK’s most expensive Tea. Find it @rubenshotel by Buckingham Palace. Hand picked, high grown Golden Tips, served with a White Glove service. #pmdtea #rubens #rch #tea #luxury #goldentips #ceylontea #london #service #hospitality</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/pmdtea/" target="_blank"> P.M.David Silva &amp; Sons</a> (@pmdtea) on Jul 16, 2019 at 9:27am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>The tea, which is offered exclusively at the hotel’s Palace Lounge, is priced at £500 (around AU$888) a pot, or roughly AU$300 a cup. The hefty price tag also covers sandwiches, scones and pastries to enjoy alongside the drink.</span></p> <p><span>Forking out nearly $900 for a pot of tea may seem excessive – but according to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/uk-most-expensive-pot-of-tea/index.html"><em>CNN</em></a>, a pound of the tea was priced at the equivalent of AU$2,100 in 1891. </span></p>

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No scrubbing necessary! Genius way to remove stains from stainless steel pots

<p>Unfortunately, dirty pans and pots with impossible to remove stains are sentiments we know all too well in the kitchen.</p> <p>After a few uses or even after one bad mix up in the kitchen, our stainless steel appliances can become scorched and stained, and require a muscle workout to get them looking sparkling clean and brand new again.</p> <p>However, there is a solution that has become extremely popular on social media that has proven to work wonders – and the best part is the cleaning trick requires no elbow grease and zero scrubbing!</p> <p>To get a pot or pan back to its glorious original condition, all you need is a dishwashing tablet, a little time and boiling hot water.</p> <p>By placing a dishwashing tablet in your dirty pot with boiling hot water, the dirt, grime and hard-to-remove stains will lift and instead be replaced with a sparkling, unscratched surface.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7826196/dirty.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/666454068f4e41649065b66095be0cab" /></p> <p>Dishwashing tablets have proven to be a magic trick in the kitchen – and not just for the dishes.</p> <p>Not only are they reported to do wonders on your stainless steel kitchen appliances, cleaning whizzes say they're also able to transform a dirty oven door and also your clothes as a replacement for laundry detergent.</p> <p>Will you be using this simple trick in your kitchen anytime soon? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Chinese hot pot with Asian greens and chilli-garlic oil

<p>Stave off the winter chill with this tasty Chinese hot pot. With an added hit of chilli, it's sure to keep you warm on a cold night!</p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <ul> <li>½ brown onion</li> <li>1 knob ginger</li> <li>4 cloves garlic</li> <li>½ long red chilli</li> <li>2 spring onions</li> <li>1 tbsp sesame seeds</li> <li>2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 tsp sesame oil</li> <li>300g pork mince</li> <li>1tsp Chinese five spice</li> <li>1 cube chicken stock</li> <li>3 cups boiling water</li> <li>1 ½ tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce</li> <li>70g baby spinach leaves (handful)</li> <li>300g ramen noodles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Directions:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Finely slice the brown onion. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Peel and crush the garlic. Finely slice the long red chilli (remove the seeds if you don’t like heat). Finely slice the spring onion.</li> <li>Heat a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add ¼ of the olive oil, the sesame oil and the pork mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside. Toasting sesame seeds before adding them as a garnish to the hot pot boosts flavour and adds extra crunch.</li> <li>Add ¼ of the olive oil and the brown onion to the same pan on medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the ginger, ¼ of the garlic and the Chinese five spice. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the crumbled chicken stock cube, boiling water and salt-reduced soy sauce. Simmer for about 3 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.</li> <li>Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add the long red chilli, the remaining garlic and the remaining olive oil and cook for 4 minutes, or until the chilli and garlic are soft and fragrant.</li> <li>Add the ramen noodles to the saucepan of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Add the drained noodles and the baby spinach leaves to the broth and season to taste with salt and pepper.</li> <li>Divide the noodles, baby spinach leaves and broth between bowls and top with Chinese pork. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion. Drizzle over the chilli-garlic oil (if using).</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe supplied by <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-8340400-12931890">HelloFresh</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/chinese-hot-pot-with-asian-greens-and-chilli-garlic-oil.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a>.</em></p>

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Little custard pot

<p>These creamy baked custards, delicately flavoured with vanilla and accompanied by a fresh cherry compote, are easy to make and sure to be popular with all ages. Take care not to overcook the custards – they should be just set when you take them out of the oven.</p> <p><strong>Serves:</strong> 6<br /><strong>Preparation:</strong> 15 minutes<br /><strong>Cooking:</strong> About 1 hour</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>600ml low-fat milk</li> <li>½ vanilla pod, split</li> <li>2 eggs</li> <li>2 egg yolks</li> <li>2 tablespoons caster sugar</li> <li>½ teaspoon cornflour</li> <li>Cherry compote</li> <li>2 tablespoons raw sugar</li> <li>500g fresh cherries, stoned</li> <li>2 teaspoons arrowroot</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preparation</strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the milk and vanilla pod in a saucepan and heat until almost boiling.</li> <li>Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to infuse for 15 minutes.</li> <li>Preheat the oven to 160°C.</li> <li>Put the whole eggs, egg yolks, caster sugar and cornflour into a bowl and lightly whisk together.</li> <li>Bring the milk back to boiling point, then remove the vanilla pod and pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, whisking all the time.</li> <li>Strain the mixture into a jug, then divide among 6 lightly buttered ½ cup (125ml) ramekin dishes.</li> <li>Set the ramekins in a roasting tin and pour enough hot water into the tin to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.</li> <li>Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly set – the custards should still be slightly wobbly, as they will continue cooking for a few minutes after being removed from the oven.</li> <li>Lift them out of the tin of hot water and place on a wire rack to cool.</li> <li>Once cold, chill until ready to serve.</li> <li>For the cherry compote, put the raw sugar and 90ml water in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.</li> <li>Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and add the cherries.</li> <li>Cover and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.</li> <li>Lift out the cherries with a draining spoon and put them into a serving bowl.</li> <li>Mix the arrowroot with 1 tablespoon cold water.</li> <li>Stir into the cherry juices in the saucepan and simmer for 1 minute, stirring, until thickened and clear.</li> <li>Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pour over the cherries.</li> <li>Spoon a little of the cherry compote over the top of each custard pot and serve the rest of the compote in a bowl.</li> </ol> <p><em>This recipe first appeared in <a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/recipes/little-custard-pot"><span>Reader’s Digest</span></a>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, here’s our <span><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRA87V">best subscription offer</a></span>.</em></p> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

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Police called over neighbourhood pot plant feud

<p>Most of us live quite harmoniously with our neighbours, save for the odd disagreement or noisy dinner party. But one set of neighbours’ petty argument has escalated so dramatically that police were called to intervene.</p> <p>Ying Pratt told <a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/39623797/victorian-neighbourhood-disputer-over-pot-plant/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>7 News</strong></span></a> her next door neighbours launched a vicious attack after she simply moved their pot plant back onto their property.</p> <p>“He kind of pushed me backwards, put the pot plant back at my feet, and then you know pushed my husband who came over to see what was happening,” Pratt explained.</p> <p>“He went to his garage and got a hand saw and started hacking at our bushes. This was in front of our children. Mind boggling behaviour really.”</p> <p>Security camera footage corroborates Pratt’s account of events, but according to her neighbours, there’s a little more to the story.</p> <p>They say there had been no love lost with the Pratts, and that on the day of the pot plant incident, they were “abused” and “provoked”.</p> <p>This latest episode is one of 20,000 annual neighbourhood complaints in Victoria alone. The biggest sore points for neighbours include fences, trees, parking and dogs.</p> <p>There is a free mediation service to those in Victoria who need to settle minor disputes, keeping them out of the clogged court system.</p> <p>“The mediator will work with neighbours who might have issues with each other, to talk through those range of issues, help them see the other person's point of view and ultimately come up with an agreement or a way forward,” said Dahna Bond from Dispute Settlement Centre in Victoria.</p> <p><em>Image credit: 7 News.</em></p>

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The popular pot plant that is landing Aussies in hospital

<p>The humble yucca can be found in many households across Australia, but experts are warning this popular plant could land you in hospital with serious ear injuries. No, we’re not joking.</p> <p>According to a recent study, the yucca, with its sword-shaped leaves has been involved in at least 28 cases of ear trauma since August 2012 – though this number is expected to be higher, given many incidents would go unreported.</p> <p><img width="600" height="401" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7267127/shutterstock_68238745.jpg" alt="Shutterstock _68238745" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Professor Stephen O’Leary, co-author of <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/coa.13049/abstract" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">a study published in medical journal <em>Clinical Otolaryngology</em></span></strong></a>, says that as bizarre as it sounds, the risks posed by yuccas are no laughing matter.</p> <p>“You wouldn’t think that a little pointy leaf that goes into your ear could possibly cause serious injury [but] it’s more like a fencing sword; it’s narrow enough to get right down through the ear drum,” Professor O’Leary told the <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/national/popular-pot-plant-causes-string-of-serious-ear-injuries-20180118-p4yym3.html" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Morning Herald</span></strong></em></a>.</p> <p>“Most of us were surprised when we started getting these cases through, but then we looked back and thought, hang on, this is happening a lot. And it can go really wrong indeed.”</p> <p>The yucca has become massively popular in recent years thanks to its modern look and virtual indestructability, but Professor O’Leary says it’s important to be careful around its sharp leaves. Though uncertain as to how the incidents occurred, he says it’s likely the injuries happened while moving the plant or doing gardening.</p> <p>He wants Australians to know that a yucca-related ear injury should be treated as a medical emergency needing immediate treatment.</p> <p>But before you give your yucca the old heave-ho, Professor O’Leary recommends simply trimming the sharp points. “The yucca plant is a nice plant and we don’t want to say it’s not. But you might want to think about giving it a bit of a haircut – and just think about where those spiky little fronds are pointing.”</p>

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Michelle Bridges’ passionfruit cheesecake pots

<p>A lovely light dessert – looks so indulgent yet is not bad on the calorie front.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves:</strong></span> Four</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>3 tablespoons light spreadable</li> <li>cream cheese</li> <li>100 g fresh full-cream ricotta</li> <li>3 tablespoons Labne</li> <li>4 passionfruit, halved,</li> <li>Seeds and juice scraped</li> <li>1 tablespoon pure maple syrup</li> <li>1 tablespoon pistachio kernels,</li> <li>Finely chopped</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the cream cheese and ricotta in a bowl.</li> <li>Using a hand-held mixer, mix on high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth.</li> <li>Add the labne and passionfruit and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture among four 3/4 cup capacity serving glasses or jars and chill for 30 minutes.</li> <li>Top the cheesecake pots with maple syrup and chopped pistachio and serve chilled.</li> </ol> <p>Mmm, doesn’t that sound delicious?</p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, 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>. </strong></em></p>

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The trick to growing herbs in a pot

<p><strong><em>Better Homes and Gardens’ resident landscaper, Jason Hodges, shares his top tips for growing herbs in a pot.</em></strong></p> <p>Lots of people ask me about herbs and vegies and whether they grow well in pots and tubs? Well the short answer is yes but it doesn’t just happen without some planning and effort.</p> <p>Some gardeners have to use pots if they don’t have a garden. Others like pots because they can move them around to change the look or to follow the sun. The good news is that by having pots you can keep the plants’ roots warmer through winter by moving them out of the way of frost.</p> <p>Potted plants need more care than garden plants. They require more frequent watering and more fertiliser.</p> <p>You need to re-pot whatever herbs or vegies you buy from the nursery. The pots they come in are way too small to survive long term. Half a dozen herbs in a wine barrel is a good rule of thumb. By the way, if using a wine barrel, make sure you have drainage holes in the bottom otherwise your herbs will drown. Use a good quality potting mix to give your plants the best start and chance for a long life.</p> <p>A nice, light pot like a hanging basket that has had the bottom flattened so it can sit flat is perfect to carry into the kitchen to use when cooking. Don’t leave it in the kitchen except for a few days here and there when it makes a nice feature and is convenient for cooking. I like having a couple of these so I can rotate them regularly.</p> <p>I find that the easiest herbs to grow are rosemary, mint, oregano, parsley, coriander and chives. If they are protected from frost and have plenty of light, water and fertiliser you should be able to grow them all year.</p> <p>I grow rosemary from cuttings because it’s free. The other herbs I grow from seed, whether you buy them or collect them from a plant that’s gone to seed. This is a cheap and easy way to get started.</p> <p>Mint, oregano, parsley and coriander will be stronger if grown from seed in position as they won’t go through the shock that seedlings do when they are transplanted. Saying that, seedlings reduce the time they’ll be ready for harvest by six to eight weeks and they are still much cheaper than buying bunches of herbs from the supermarket.</p> <p>To collect seeds for future planting allow some plants to go to seed. As they dry out, wait until the seeds are easy to shake off the plant and place the entire seed head into a paper bag or old envelope. They should be viable for a couple of years at least if stored in a dry, pest-free environment out of the sun.</p> <p>I let my herbs go to seed only as a last resort because they are tired or not looking their best. However, lots of gardeners have the problem of their herbs bolting to seed too early. This just means that you haven’t harvested them enough.</p> <p>Constant tip pruning will bush up your plants. Remove flowers as they start to form so the plant will put more energy into the foliage rather than flower and seed production, which reduces the herb’s vigour and life span. So use it or lose it.</p> <p>Whether it’s rosemary on your lamb roast, oregano sprinkled over your lasagne or mint in your drink of choice, a small herb garden can turn you not only into a better gardener but a better chef too.</p> <p><em>Written by Jason Hodges. First appeared on <a href="http://www.domain.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span>Domain.com.au.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><strong>Related links</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/07/how-to-make-a-no-dig-garden/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>How to make a no dig garden</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/05/garden-fixes-after-heavy-rain/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Garden fixes after heavy rain</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/05/tips-for-removing-weeds/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top tips for removing weeds</span></strong></em></a></p>

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Pot-roasted pork scotch with potato, fennel and tomato

<p>There’s like a Sunday roast with your nearest and dearest. This pot-roasted pork scotch with potato, fennel and tomato will become a new family favourite.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1.5 - 1.8 kg pork scotch roast, trimmed</li> <li>2 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li>4 cloves garlic, halved</li> <li>2 sprigs rosemary</li> <li>2 sprigs thyme</li> <li>400g can tomatoes, diced</li> <li>1 cup white wine or chicken stock</li> <li>3 bulbs pennel, washed and halved</li> <li>10 chat potatoes, halved</li> <li>Chopped parsley to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To begin, Trim pork roast well and season with salt and pepper.</li> <li>Heat oil in a large deep pan over medium heat and add the garlic to the pan.</li> <li>Brown the pork roast well on each side.</li> <li>Add the herbs to the pan along with the tomatoes and white wine.</li> <li>Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes.</li> <li>Remove lid and turn roast, add the fennel bulbs and potatoes to the pot cover and cook for a further 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.</li> <li>Remove roast and allow to rest prior to slicing.</li> <li>Serve with fennel and potatoes and a little of the cooking liquid.</li> <li>Garnished with finely chopped parsley and crusty bread.</li> </ol> <p>Mmm, doesn’t that just sound incredible? Really, is there anything better than a Sunday roast? What’s your favourite meat to roast? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://www.pork.com.au/home-page-consumer.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Australian Pork.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, 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>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/maggie-beer-roast-chicken-with-lentil-and-avocado-salad/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Maggie Beer’s roast chicken with lentil and avocado salad</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/roasted-pumpkin-and-silverbeet-puree/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Roasted pumpkin and silverbeet puree</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/roast-chicken-with-burghul-and-tahini/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Roast chicken with jewelled burghul and tahini yogurt</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Silken chocolate pots with shiraz syrup

<p>Doesn’t this look incredible? A restaurant quality dessert without all the fuss. This chocolate treat is very rich so don't be tempted to serve too much!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves:</strong></span> 6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 cups Australian thickened cream</li> <li>250g dark chocolate</li> <li>1 cup shiraz</li> <li>1 cup caster sugar</li> <li>2 cups frozen mixed berries</li> <li>Dark chocolate shavings, for serving</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Heat 1 cup of cream in a small saucepan until almost simmering, remove and stir in chocolate until melted. Cool to room temperature.</li> <li>Whip remaining cream until soft peaks form, fold in chocolate mixture until well combined.</li> <li>Spoon mixture into 6 serving glasses, refrigerate until set.</li> <li>For syrup, combine shiraz and sugar in a small saucepan, heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and turn off heat immediately. Cool to room temperature, stir in berries 1 hour before serving.</li> <li>To serve, pile soaked berries into the serving glasses and drench with syrup. Garnish with chocolate shavings.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your go-to winter dessert? Do you have a personal recipe to share with us? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy. <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit their site for more delicious food ideas.</strong></span></a></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>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/three-ingredient-nutella-brownies/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3-ingredient Nutella brownies</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/mini-banoffee-pies/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mini banoffee pies</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/chocolate-guinness-cake/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chocolate Guinness cake</span></em></strong></a></p>

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6 clever ways to use broken pots

<p>There’s no need to throw away your broken pots and planters! Breathe new life into them with these six clever ideas.</p> <p><strong>1. Label your plants </strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9030/1_500x375.jpg" alt="1 (56)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>2. Decorative (and functional) mulch to keep critters from getting into pots</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="480" height="480" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9031/2.jpg" alt="2 (59)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>3. Drainage for your pot plants</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="498" height="332" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9032/3.jpg" alt="3 (55)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>4. Camouflage an ugly pot</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="448" height="225" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9033/4.jpg" alt="4 (52)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>5. Create a succulent feature</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="337" height="448" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9034/5.jpg" alt="5 (50)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>6. Turn it on its side for a creative look</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9035/6_500x334.jpg" alt="6 (49)"/></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/07/hanging-planter-ideas/">Gallery: 10 hanging basket ideas for your flowers</a></span></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/08/repotting-plants/">How to repot plants</a></span></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/08/tips-for-cheap-gardening/">5 tips for gardening on the cheap</a></span></strong></em></p>

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How to set up a potted vegetable garden

<p>Want to grow veggies, but don’t have much space? Then a potted garden is the answer for you. Here’s how to get started.</p> <p><strong>1. Find the perfect position</strong></p> <p>Most vegetables need at least six hours of sun a day to thrive. The big benefit of a potted garden is you can move the pots around to capture the sun!</p> <p><strong>2. Choose your veggies</strong></p> <p><a href="http://plantsplus.com.au/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PlantsPlus</span></strong> </a>suggests growing lettuce and silverbeet as they grow well in containers. “They don’t take up much space, you can plant and harvest them year round in most regions and they grow quickly, so you get fast results,” the PlantsPlus experts say. Other veggies that are great for container growing include loose leaf lettuces types, tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants. Herbs are also easily grown in a pot.</p> <p><strong>3. Pick the pot</strong></p> <p>Modern pots are both stylish and functional, and can add a visual punch to the landscape. Decorative pots come in all shapes, sizes and designs so you’ll be sure to find one that complements you home and garden décor. However, consider the size and depth of chosen pots for the veggies you intend to grow. Pots that are around 20 centimetres deep are fine for varieties with shallower roots but taller varieties like tomatoes will need pots with at least a 40 centimetre depth.</p> <p><strong>4. Use a quality potting mix</strong></p> <p>The key to successful container gardening is quality soil. Unlike planting in the ground, the soil in the container is all your plant has to thrive so make sure you use a top quality potting mix. Using a cheap mix will end in poor plant growth and greater need for fertilising.</p> <p><strong><em>Related link: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/06/choosing-a-potting-mix/">Our guide to choosing a potting mix</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>5. Planting</strong></p> <p>Water the seedling punnets before gently removing the individual seedlings. Read the seedling labels about recommended spacing and remember to dig holes large enough to accommodate roots.</p> <p><strong>6. Keeping your vegetables looking great</strong></p> <p>Apply a seaweed based tonic at planting time and throughout the growing season to get your potted garden off to a flying start, recommends PlantsPlus. Potted plants quickly eat up nutrients so deep watering and applications of liquid feed will help veggies grow and flourish.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/05/container-gardening-mistakes/">7 common container gardening mistakes to avoid</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/05/vegetables-to-grow-in-winter/">Veggies that grow well in winter</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/06/grow-plants-from-cuttings/">A guide to growing plants from cuttings</a></strong></em></span></p>

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A guide to choosing the best potting mix

<p>When it comes to choosing a potting mix, it can be a daunting task. With so many options, how do you know which one actually does the job? Here’s our guide to choosing a potting mix for your container plants. The right potting mix will ensure your plants are on the right track to thrive and flourish.</p> <p><strong>Why should I use a potting mix?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Potting mix does more than help a plant to stand up.  A good potting mix will provide the best growing medium for pot plants. Unlike soil, potting mixes will have the right size air pockets for the roots to grow, contain all the moisture and nutrients that the plant needs and will maintain a balance between holding moisture and draining well.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How do I choose a good quality potting mix?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Good quality potting mix bags will have an Australian Standards set of ticks on it. The standard has been developed by a peak non-government body and is only applied to potting mixes that have been independently tested and passed a series of standards. The standards include how well the mix drains, hold waters, absorbs water and whether the potting mix has the right amount of nutrients, a suitable pH level and whether it will harm plants in any way</li> </ul> <p>There are two standards of potting mixes:</p> <ul> <li>Regular (black ticks) – basic standard and does not contain fertilisers or wetting agents</li> <li>Premium (red ticks) – high standard of potting mix which lasts longer and needs less fertiliser</li> </ul> <p><strong>Which mix should I use?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Premium (red ticks) potting mixes are the first choice when you want the very best for your plants, especially expensive, long-term container plants. They have greater water-holding capacity, contain added nitrogen, and although more expensive, don’t need added fertiliser to grow plants.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Regular (black ticks) potting mixes are a great general-purpose mix and perform well when you are growing short-term plants (like one-season annual flowers or fast-growing vegetables). They will need a fertiliser at potting time.</li> <li>Specialty mixes have been formulated to be the most suitable growing medium for particular plant types.</li> </ul> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://plantsplus.com.au/handy-hints/how-to-brochures/" target="_self">Check out the Plants Plus site here</a></strong></span> for some more tips and inspiration for your garden.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/04/creative-garden-container-ideas/">10 creative garden container ideas you’ll love</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/04/guide-to-vertical-gardens/">Your guide to vertical gardens</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/gardening/2015/05/container-gardening-mistakes/">7 common container gardening mistakes to avoid</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Easy-to-make rainbow pots

<p>If your terracotta pots could do with a bit of colour, then you can’t go past this psychedelic option. They’re incredibly easy (and fun) to make, and are a great project to try with your grandchildren.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What you’ll need:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Terracotta pots</li> <li>White spray paint (optional)</li> <li>Acrylic paints in bright colours (something in a squeezable bottle is perfect)</li> <li>Newspaper or a flattened cardboard box</li> <li>Polyurethane</li> <li>A flat work surface (somewhere undercover if possible).</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Lay out newspaper or a flattened cardboard box out on your work surface.</li> <li>If you’d like a white surface for your paint, use spray paint to paint an even coat all over your pot and the saucer.</li> <li>When the pot is dry, turn it upside down, cover any drainage holes in the bottom using some painter’s tape, and you’re ready to start. You might want to elevate your pot off the ground using some smaller pots or a vase on the inside – this will prevent the pot sitting in a puddle of paint as it dries.</li> <li>Starting with a single colour, squeeze paint in the very middle of the pot’s base. Don’t be tempted to use too much paint, because it will ruin the end result. </li> <li>Once your first colour is on the base, add your second colour right on top in the same spot. The new paint will force the first colour outwards.</li> <li>Repeat this for all of your colours. The paint should spill over the sides of the pot and coat it with a fun mix of colours. If you reach the end of your colours and the pot isn’t completely covered, start at the beginning colour again.</li> <li>Leave the pot to dry as long as possible. Even when it looks dry, it’s probably best to leave it for even longer to make sure you don’t leave fingerprints in the paint.</li> <li>When your pot is completely dry, spray with a coat of polyurethane to protect the colour.</li> </ol> <p><em>Image credit: <a href="http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/rainbow-pour-painting-flower-pots/" target="_blank">InLieuofPreschool</a></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/05/ribbed-scarf/">Make this simple but beautiful ribbed scarf</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/05/button-bracelets/">Your grandkids will love these easy, colourful button bracelets</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/05/braided-paper-bookmarks/">Learn the simple and fun art of braiding paper</a></strong></em></span></p>

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One-pot tomato chicken

<p>This one-pot wonder is easy to throw together and still provides all the heartiness you want for a family meal.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 teaspoon olive oil</li> <li>4 chicken legs</li> <li>1 yellow capsicums, thickly sliced</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>1 onion, chopped</li> <li>1 cup cherry tomatoes</li> <li>⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives</li> <li>2 x 400g can diced tomatoes</li> <li>2 tablespoon tomato paste</li> <li>Sprigs of fresh rosemary to garnish</li> <li>Salt and pepper to season</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat oven to 180°C.</p> <p>2. Heat oil in over-safe frypan and add chicken. Cook, turning, until browned. Transfer chicken to plate and drain excess fat.</p> <p>3. Return pan to heat and add chicken, capsicum, olives, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion and garlic. Pour over tinned tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.</p> <p>4. Bake in oven for 50 minutes, turning half way through, or until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with rosemary. Serve with pasta or mash and greens.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/broccoli-quiche/">Broccoli quiche</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/chicken-parmigiana/">Chicken parmigiana</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/pumpkin-and-cheese-risotto/">Pumpkin and blue cheese risotto</a></strong></em></span></p>

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