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A Letter From Amanda

lipping on the
S stilettos feels a tiny
bit foreign to me after
a much-treasured and
much-needed break.
February is one of those Also check out our perfect Scrambled
months when I just seem Eggs (page 102). And for a satisfying
to hit the ground running lunch, rice paper rolls (page 32)
(in stilettos, of course)! are a great healthy choice. The fun
It’s back to work, back to flavours include Prawn & Almond
school and basically back and Chicken & Coriander. Yum!
to reality. The midweek
It’s also around this time of the year
madness is in full swing
when we’re trying to shed a few kilos –
as we lunge from work
and why not? Our cooking from scratch
to family and then back
feature (page 52) and muffins without
again – that’s why it’s
a really important month refined sugar (page 58) will help you
to keep the food focus simple, fast and out. Then celebrate pancake day with
full of fresh flavours. gluten-free Coconut Pancakes (page 72).

Our cover recipe, Meatballs with
During the summer months, there’s
Zucchini Spaghetti (page 12), features
an abundance of remarkable produce
the gorgeous colours of the season. It’s
that really doesn’t need too much done
a clever, low-carb twist on a traditional
to it in order for it to be shaped into
Italian fave the family will love.
a mighty fine meal. We’re certainly
blessed to live in a country where
Our weekday section will have you
supermarket produce is always at
sorted in record time without sacrficing
a really high standard.
on flavour. Infuse your kitchen with the
aromas of the east with our easy,
Summer loving is what this issue is all
step-by-step Pad Thai (page 88).
about. Loving the season, loving the
lifestyle and loving the food. Breakfast
Don’t forget to welcome the Chinese
is the most important meal of the day.
New Year with our Asian-inspired menu
If you eat it wisely, it can set you up
(page 112). And make your Valentine’s
to stay full until lunchtime. What you
Day extra special with our Sweetheart
need is a high-protein meal – and it
Cupcakes (page 110).
doesn’t get much better than eggs on
toast. Our café-style brekkies (page For now, though, my feet are sore and
16) will not only have you feeling more my 5pm panic button is about to be
than satisfied (see the Eggs Benedict pushed, so I’m off to slip off my stilettos
recipe on page 18) but have and throw together a fast, fresh meal.
you eating out at home. Catch you next month,

EDITOR

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