Issue 105

Sim

Flavoured butters can add a nice touch to a meal. One of my favourites is lime and dill butter. It is great with prawns.

Allow the butter to soften slightly (just leave it on the bench for a few hours – don’t microwave it). Then squeeze in some lime juice and some fresh dill. Add a touch of salt and pepper. Then put it in the fridge till you need it. Try barbequing some prawns (shell and de-vein them first), then when you serve them, plop a small piece of the flavoured butter on them. Tasty!

Tim

I came across some very tasty tucker while on the road in New Zealand. Dining at Tango’s Café in Wanaka for lunch, I ordered a Mountain Burger and was heartily impressed with what I got.

The burger had a huge beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato and plenty of sauce. It also came with a generous serve of thick-cut chips that were cooked to perfection. Washed down with one of the best chocolate milkshakes I’ve had in a long time, it really hit the spot.

Carly

With spring well and truly in the air, it’s a perfect time to get back on the healthy bandwagon, after a winter of heavy, hearty meals. Here are five simple things you can do, even whilst on the road.

1. Start the day with a squeeze of fresh lemon in a glass of warm water. This kick starts a healthy digestion and helps to eliminate unwanted toxins.

2. Avoid processed foods. Choose the healthy alternative such as sandwiches on wholemeal bread, olive oil and balsamic as salad dressing, or pack a healthy homemade lunch.

3. Drink at least two litres of water a day. (Be sure to slot in more toilet stops on the itinerary!)This also helps to flush out toxins as well as cleansing the lymphatic system).

4. Snack on fresh fruit and raw nuts. This keeps the munchies at bay so you don’t make the pit stop at the big M.

5. Replace coffee with green tea. I know, I know it sounds crazy but your adrenal system will love you, and hey, there’s always decaf.