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Foodie Friday: Tropical macadamia bark

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This recipe was developed by Jacqueline Alwill @brownpapernutrition for Naked Foods.

Tropical Macadamia Bark

What tastes like white chocolate and pina colada, but packed with nutritional goodness? This Tropical Macadamia Bark! Have a piece between meals and the healthy fats will help keep your hunger at bay – plus the natural sweetness of the dried fruits will satisfy those sweet cravings!

Prep time: 5 minutes | Freezing time: 2-3 hours | Serves: 10-12

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free & Vegan

Ingredients 

  • 2/3 cup (100g) coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup (112g) raw macadamias
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 4 thin slices (35g) dried pineapple pieces
  • 4 thin slices (22g) dried apple pieces
  • 2 thin slices (15g) dried mango slices
  • 2 tbsp (26g) pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp (20g) dried raspberries
  • 2 tbsp (20g) dried strawberries

Method

  1. Melt coconut oil on low heat.
  2. Place coconut oil, macadamias, honey, and maple or honey in a high-speed food processor or blender and blitz until smooth.
  3. Line baking tray with greaseproof paper, pour macadamia mix over the tray and spread evenly.
  4. Drop pineapple, apple, mango, pistachios, raspberries and strawberries around the tray.
  5. Place in freezer to set for 2-3 hours.
  6. Slice and serve from freezer.

We used a 24x 30cm baking tray to make this one, however you can use any baking tray or tin you have at home that is around this size.

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Debut tropical cushion range from WA designer Megan Guise

The Tropical Accent Collection is the debut textiles range by up and coming WA creative Megan Guise of Megan Isabella Design.

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“These gorgeous botanical designs feature my original artwork and are both printed and sewn in Australia,” Megan says. “This is a handmade, high quality, local product. The Tropical Accent Collection is all about bringing a bit of the exotic indoors, creating a sense of a retreat so that every day feels like a holiday at home. Leave the business of the world behind and be greeted by a beautiful room highlighted by these vibrant soft furnishings.”

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Megan likes to bring a little joy and happiness into people’s lives through her products. “I have lovingly poured my heart and soul into this collection, so when a customer purchases from me they don’t just own a cushion, they own a piece of art.”

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Interiors Addict

A first look at Freedom’s latest collection, styled by Jason Grant

Nothing beats switching things up at home to herald the warmer days and the abundance of sunshine. The new Freedom Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is a culmination of colour, print and pattern. A true celebration of Australian interiors.

“Freedom has embraced everything there is to love about colour for the new summer collection,” says senior homewares buyer Korryn Bentley. “Remember those pastels we all grew up with — reminiscent of 20c worth of mixed lollies? We’ve grown up and so has the palette, but it’s just as sweet. We know colour makes an interior a happier place to be, this season we have plenty of options.”

Stylist Mr Jason Grant, whose second book is released later this month, styled these gorgeous images. He said: ““I’m loving the latest collection from Freedom, a welcome burst of colour and pattern for the warmer months. Mixing geometric patterns, bright pops of colour and gelato shades with classic shapes and timber pieces, the collection is fun and fresh.

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“Of course I love anything nautical or tropical and there are anchors, stripes, oars and palm leaves everywhere! The collection is perfect for adding some summer vibes and relaxed, laid back style to your home.”

Four new decorating stories embody the spirit of an Australian summer. You can choose how you play with colour, but Freedom have helpfully done the groundwork for you to get you there:

Sorbet Dream

A soothing palette of pastel tones and grey makes for a home that is beautifully serene. When designing with simplicity in mind, every detail has been introduced with precision and beauty. Whether it’s the artisanal feel of contrast glazing on the Talleo vessel or the graphic statement of the Boyd rugs neon on neutral stripes, it’s the little things that count.

Sunseeker

Balancing classic and contemporary elements, Sunseeker delivers a fresh energy to interiors. Whether it’s the Saltram adjustable stool that combines the honest of timber with industrial form or our solid elm Constable dining table with mixed bench and chair seating, Sunseeker makes home life less ordinary. Earthy terracotta also features heavily, especially across the Terra vessel collection that has been handmade in Portugal.

Colour Fiesta

Making a strong statement with ease, Colour Fiesta gives a bold new direction to the warmer months. Start with the classic understatement of a hero neutral piece like the Benson Modular Sofa and build your look from there. Dip into new shades with everyday pieces, like the Pompidou table or the Epping nest of three tables, each given a playful splash of colour.

Island Life

Relaxed yet eye-catching, the living is easy with Island Life. From rope and natural weaves to bottle green glass; shipshape, nautical touches also steal the scene. Look no further than the Demijohn table lamp for proof that a little high sea inspiration can still be contemporary and urban. Rounding out Island Life is a range of new season cushions that have been rendered in vintage inspired prints. Case in point? The Hula cushion, it’s fun and unique and will get noticed for all the right reasons.

New collection pieces are arriving weekly from today. Shop online.

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Madras Link’s colourful summer 2013 collection

Madras Link’s Summer 2013 Home Inspiration collection combines the latest international trends, infused with their signature style of bringing unique and affordable products to the Australian market.

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“Our Summer13 collection embraced Brazilian themes, intense colour and tribal psychedelia which reflects the continued desire for vibrant colour in the home,” said Joan Pereira, product director. 

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Beautiful hand painted pineapple cushion

Isn’t this lovely? It’s hand painted so it’s not cheap ($159) but I think it’s probably worth it. But then I am a cushion addict with a penchant for pineapples…

It seems very appropriate that it is hand painted in the Caribbean! Do you like it? I’m not supposed to be buying any new cushions but I think I NEED this in my life.

Available online from Plumeria Coastal Home.