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Kate Middleton’s touching gesture to child

<p dir="ltr">Kate Middleton has once again shown her affection for young children by offering up her poppy to a young child who didn’t have one.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Princess of Wales was visiting Colham Manor Children's Centre as a royal patron for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.</p> <p dir="ltr">A mother of three herself, the Princess spoke to new mums and families who have struggled since giving birth.</p> <p dir="ltr">On her way out, she bumped into three-year-old Akeem, who bombarded Kate with a series of questions – including asking for her name.</p> <p dir="ltr">“What is your name?” the curious kid asked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My name is Catherine. Nice to meet you,” she responded.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s not everyday you get a poppy from a Princess 😊 Akeem who’s 3 was very chatty when Kate unexpectedly stopped to say hello at a maternity mental health visit so she gave him her remembrance poppy. Thanks Liberty from Colham Manor primary and Akeem’s mum for letting me share <a href="https://t.co/ykP1wyujtf">pic.twitter.com/ykP1wyujtf</a></p> <p>— Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyRhiannon/status/1590323556126457857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">She then asked Akeem if he had a poppy, pointing to her own, before he reached over and said, “No, I haven't found one”.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Would you like mine?" the Princess then asked, to which Akeem said yes – at which point she proceeded to take off her poppy.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Do you know what this is for? It's for remembering all the soldiers who died in the war," the Princess told the young boy as she removed the poppy from her coat.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Here you go, that’s for you. You look after it,” she then said to the excited child before handing the sharp pin to his mother.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Twitter</em></p>

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Prince Harry and Prince Andrew’s Remembrance Day wreaths removed

<p dir="ltr">Remembrance Day wreaths laid by Prince Harry and his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew have been removed. </p> <p dir="ltr">The wreaths displayed by the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York at the Poppy Factory were “got rid of” while the wreaths laid by senior royals over the years remain. </p> <p dir="ltr">The removal is reportedly another way of “removing” the two from the Royal Family, according to UK media. </p> <p dir="ltr">Prince Harry, who fought in Afghanistan, laid a wreath at the last Remembrance commemoration he took part in, in 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Harry used to have his wreath on display in the centre’s old exhibiting area, but it isn’t any more,” a source said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve got rid of it – and all the duplicates we kept too.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Mirror reports that The Poppy Factory and Buckingham Palace declined to comment about what had happened to Harry’s £1,000 wreath.</p> <p dir="ltr">Wreaths from King Charles, the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Princes William and Edward remain on display. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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"The kids are missing Poppy": Lauren Newton's lockdown lament

<p>Bert Newton's family are cherishing the times they spent together before Melbourne went into lockdown.</p> <p>The TV icon's daughter, Lauren Newton, shared a heartwarming snap of the star with four of his six grandchildren following his leg amputation in May.</p> <p>"So glad we got to have lots of visits before lockdown. The kids are missing Poppy," the 40-year-old actress captioned the photo of her dad alongside Lola, nine, Monty, five, Perla, two, and Alby, 10 months.</p> <p>Lauren's post comes after Melbourne's lockdown measures, which means the Newton family are unable to visit Bert as he recovers at Epworth Hospital.</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/CPp9a6zjdGA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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="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 style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPp9a6zjdGA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Lauren Newton (@laurenelisenewton)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Close friend and TV legend Pete Smith told Seb Costello on<span> </span><em>A Current Affair</em><span> </span>last night that Bert's in "very good spirits."</p> <p>"Jackie and I have been in touch with Patti every day and believe you me she's a real trailblazer," Smith said.</p> <p>His wife Patti Newton took to her own Instagram to share an update on his health, saying that he is doing well.</p> <p>"I wanted to show you Bert's doing ok," the 76-year-old said. "Spending time with his darling [granddaughter] Lola. And taking a day at a time. A long journey but he's blessed with so much love."</p> <p>Bert underwent his leg amputation surgery on May 8 after battling a serious toe infection around the Christmas period.</p>

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"When Poppy met Ella": David Koch finally meets his granddaughter

<p><em>Sunrise</em> TV host David Koch has finally met his beautiful granddaughter Ella, who was brought into this world eight months ago.</p> <p>In April, Kochie’s daughter Brianna and partner CJ Jayasinghe welcomed their stunning baby girl in Perth.</p> <p>However though, like many families across Australia, Kochie was unable to visit his sixth grandchild due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.</p> <p>\</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/CI1hIqAgJEB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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="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 style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1hIqAgJEB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kochie_Online (@kochie_online)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The day finally came on Tuesday when Kochie and wife Libby, who both live in Sydney, picked up their West Australian relatives from the airport ahead of Christmas.</p> <p>“When Poppy met Ella,” he said in a post that featured photos on his newest grandchild.</p> <p>“Eight months ago, Ella was born in Perth.</p> <p>“Last night she came home for Christmas.</p> <p>“And just like the movie, it was love at first sight.”</p>

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Sydney Opera House lights up with poppies for Remembrance Day

<p>The sound of a bugle was heard at dawn across Circular Quay on Wednesday, marking the first sign of a day of remembrance.</p> <p>Acting Veterans Affair Minister Geoff Lee stood side-by-side with the bugler and RSL NSW acting president Ray James as the Sydney Opera House was covered in dozens of red poppies for Remembrance Day 2020.</p> <p>The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month signifies Germany’s truce in France in 1918 which ended the First War.</p> <p>Over 60,000 Australians died while fighting for their country, and today the nation pays tribute to those lost and to those who are still serving.</p> <p>Minister Lee described the moment the Opera House lit up as “spine tingling”.</p> <p>“This morning was a great scene, the water was glassy, the sun was rising to the east and red poppies were projected onto the white sails of the Opera House in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms,” he said.</p> <p>“It was a strong symbolic reminder of the service and sacrifice made over a century ago which gave us the freedom we enjoy today.”</p> <p>Due to the pandemic, services won’t be the way they were in the previous years, where over 100 people gathered to mark the significant day.</p> <p>Instead, they will be sticking to the four-square-metre rule.</p> <p>But it is an improvement on what was a “highly disruptive” Anzac Day.</p> <p>“This is the first time we’ve had this year to actually commemorate those that have served our country,” he said.</p> <p>“It will always be important to recognise the extreme challenges our nation has overcome thanks to endurance, mateship, sacrifice and courage.”</p> <p>Minister Lee said it’s crucial for young people to recognise the significance of the day, so schools have been given activity packs for students to make poppies and create stories around those who have served at war.</p> <p>“We want to encourage young people to understand the importance of our history and legacy of those who have served our country,” he said.</p> <p>An invite-only official Remembrance Day service will be held at the Martin Place Cenotaph in Sydney later on Wednesday.</p>

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Why some viewers despise Delta Goodrem

<p>Delta Goodrem has long been considered Australia’s sweetheart; however, she has been dividing fans since her very first season on<span> </span><em>The Voice</em><span> </span>in 2012.</p> <p>This season, just like any other, has resulted in many people branding the 35-year-old singer “annoying and insufferable” for her behaviour on-screen.</p> <p>Industry expert Rob McKnight told the <em>Daily Mail</em> that the reason behind Delta’s bad image is her undeniable career success.</p> <p>“Anyone who's successful in this country has just as many haters as they do fans,” said McKnight.</p> <p>“It's better to be polarising rather than bland; nobody cares about bland.”</p> <p>He also blamed Australia’s tall poppy syndrome for Delta’s large number of trolls.</p> <p>“In Australia we always love to cut down the tall poppies and the fact Delta has had so much success in her life only leads people to despise her success and feel jealous of it,” he explained.</p> <p>His kind words come after a senior record executive told Perth radio on Friday he was not a big fan of Delta as an artist.</p> <p>Michael Gudinski, a veteran of the Australian music industry said: “Look, I'm not the biggest Delta Goodrem fan, I must admit.”</p> <p>His comments answered a question about the<span> </span><em>Music From The Home Front </em>charity concert, which he had a large part in organising.</p> <p>Delta had performed in the concert, but Michael admitted he found that her “COVID performance” in the One World: Together At Home concert  “of hers lacked lustre.”</p> <p>“I'm not big on celebrities, I'm being honest here,” he added.  </p> <p>On Twitter, trolls have taken aim at Goodrem for her vibrant personality on <em>The Voice. </em></p> <p>"<span>Delta Goodrem is f------ annoying," one fan tweeted.</span></p> <p><span>Another another wrote: "Delta, still insufferable."</span></p> <p>"You just KNOW Delta was one of those annoying theatre kids who breaks into song every five minutes... What I'm trying to say is she was TOTALLY Rachel from Glee," another harsh comment read. </p> <p>Fans did not take the criticism of the singer lying down however, with one writing: "People have the nerve to call Delta fake and other rubbish? She's one of the most kindest and genuine souls out there." </p> <p>Another said: "Bless Delta, she is so lovely THAT DUET WAS AMAZING OMG."</p> <p> </p>

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Jools Oliver shares sweet tribute to daughter Poppy for her 16th birthday

<p>It has been 16 years since celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and wife Jools welcomed their first child into the world and Jools didn’t let the celebration pass without writing a sweet tribute to her eldest.</p> <p>On Instagram, the 43-year-old gushed about her teenager for her special day.</p> <p>“Pops you are 16 and we couldn’t be prouder of you ❤️ best friend ❤️,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself, Poppy and her 14-year-old daughter Daisy.</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: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <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 style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEQB7ZgzXi/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver)</a> on Mar 8, 2018 at 6:57am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The former model and celebrity chef also have Petal, 8, Buddy, 7, and River who is 19 months old.</p> <p>While looking after her five kids, Jools also designs her children’s line Little Bird.</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: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <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 style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVeGTIZA_Iq/" target="_blank">A post shared by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver)</a> on Jun 17, 2017 at 11:07pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>In a recent interview, Jamie revealed that he wouldn’t wish his “lonely” job on anyone despite his £150million empire. </p> <p>Talking to Radio Times, Jamie admitted that he goes through the blues once a year because of the high-pressure demands of his career.</p> <p>“When you’re truly happy, I don’t think that you’re pushing yourself. But I’ve been pretty miserable. It isn’t nice. I don’t know if I’d prescribe my career to anyone else. I don’t say I have regrets, but it’s complex.” </p> <p>“It’s quite a lonely place. It still does get to me about once a year. I do wobble. I’m pretty tough, but I’m human.” </p> <p>Jamie said his job, which is “to be at war with processed food and takeaways”, has its times when it is overwhelming.</p> <p>“The public only see one third of what I actually do for a job. The Press will beat the s**t out of me until they feel sorry for me. Then they’ll build me back up again.”</p> <p>Two years ago, Jamie became the second British author, following JK Rowling, to sell more than £150million worth of books. </p>

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Lemon, poppy and thyme gluten-free cake with ricotta

<p>This cake is perfect for a lazy afternoon or even for a dessert with a little ice-cream. To keep it simple, feel free to use a good store-bought ricotta.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>200g unsalted butter, softened</li> <li>150g castor sugar</li> <li>3 free-range eggs</li> <li>2 lemons</li> <li>110g fine polenta</li> <li>30g honey</li> <li>200g almond meal</li> <li>2 tsp baking powder</li> <li>1 tsp sea salt</li> <li>250g ricotta</li> <li>1 sprig thyme</li> <li>1 tsp poppy seeds</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 170°C and grease and line a 23x13-centimetre loaf tin. </li> <li>Using electric beaters, beat the butter and sugar until pale. Add eggs one at a time until completely combined.</li> <li>Zest one lemon and juice both, then fold into cake mix with remaining ingredients except the thyme and poppy seeds.</li> <li>Pour into the loaf tin, poke in six or seven small pieces of thyme, top with poppy seeds and bake for about one hour. The cake should be golden brown.</li> <li>To check it's cooked, insert and remove a skewer; if the skewer comes out clean, then it's ready. Serve on its own or with berries or lemon thyme-infused ricotta and a little honey.</li> </ol> <p>Tip: Save the whey (liquid) from ricotta, as it's full of flavour and nutrients. Use it in risotto or to make muffins, pancakes or scones, a bit like buttermilk.</p> <p>Tell us in the comment section below, what’s your favourite gluten free snack?</p> <p><em>Written by Darren Robertson and Mark La Brooy. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></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 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/2016/06/little-lemongrass-cakes/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Little lemongrass cakes</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/one-minute-lemon-raspberry-and-yoghurt-mug-puddings/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>One minute lemon raspberry and yoghurt mug puddings</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/flourless-pear-and-almond-cake/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Flourless pear and almond cake</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Lemon and poppy seed muffins

<p>Tangy and sweet, these moist muffins make a great snack or addition to your tea.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves</strong></span>: 10-12</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>½ cup of sweet butter, softened</li> <li>⅔ cup of sugar</li> <li>2 eggs, separated</li> <li>1 ⅓ cups of self-raising flour</li> <li>Zest of 2 lemons, grated</li> <li>½ cup of buttermilk or plain yogurt</li> <li>2 tablespoons of lemon juice</li> <li>1 teaspoon of vanilla extract</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat oven to 175°C and spray a muffin tin.</p> <p>2. In a bowl, add cream, butter and sugar and cream until mixture if fluffy.</p> <p>2. Add two egg yolks and beat into mix.</p> <p>3. In another bowl, mix together flour, poppy seeds and lemon zest.</p> <p>4. Add to cream mix, plus buttermilk, lemon juice and vanilla, mixing between each addition.</p> <p>5. Separately, beat egg white forming soft peaks. Add to batter and mix.</p> <p>6. Pour batter into muffin tin. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/flourless-hazelnut-chocolate-cake/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/banana-date-and-walnut-cake/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Banana, date and walnut cake with cream cheese icing</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/chocolate-chip-blondies/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chocolate chip blondies</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Traditional poppy seed roll

<p>Fill your kitchen with the aroma of this soft, sweet, Eastern European bread.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>0.25kg of poppy seeds</li> <li>¾ cup of sugar + 2 tablespoons extra</li> <li>1 tablespoon of butter, melted</li> <li>1 teaspoon of lemon juice</li> <li>½ cup of milk, hot</li> <li>7g of active dry yeast</li> <li>½ cup of warm water</li> <li>2 cups of flour</li> <li>½ teaspoon of salt</li> <li>¼ cup of butter</li> <li>1 egg, separated</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. In a food processor, process seeds for one minute.</p> <p>2. In a bowl, mix seeds, ¾ cup of sugar, melted butter, lemon juice and milk and stir to create a filling. Let chill.</p> <p>3. Mix yeast with water and remaining sugar. Let sit until yeast forms a layer.</p> <p>4. In a bowl, mix flour, salt and ¼ cup of butter until crumbed.</p> <p>5. Add yeast and egg yolk to crumb mixture, saving the egg white. Stir until a dough forms.</p> <p>6. On a floured surface, knead dough for about five minutes or until smooth.</p> <p>7. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 30cm x 40cm rectangles.</p> <p>8. Spread chilled poppy seed filling over top each half, reserving a 2-3cm border around each. Fold all sides of the border inward over the filling, pressing.</p> <p>9. Roll the dough length-wise forming a roll, repeating for both. In order to stop filling leakage, pinch and tuck ends.</p> <p>10. Place rolls, seamed side down on a lined baking sheet and let sit for one hour.</p> <p>11. Preheat oven to 175°C.</p> <p>12. Beat reserved eggwhite and brush over rolls.</p> <p>13. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and cover with a cloth and let cool completely. Cut to serve.</p>

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Vanilla orange and poppy seed cake

<p>This classic poppy seed cake is made even more delicious by the addition of orange and vanilla icing.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p><ul><li>250g of butter, plus extra to grease</li><li>½ cup of fresh squeezed orange juice</li><li>½ cup of Greek yogurt</li><li>¼ cup of poppy seeds</li><li>1 ¼ cups of caster sugar</li><li>2 tablespoons of orange rind, finely grated</li><li>4 eggs</li><li>2 ¼ cups of self-raising flour</li></ul><p><em>Icing</em></p><ul><li>125g of butter</li><li>2 ½ cup of icing sugar</li><li>1 pinch of salt</li><li>2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice</li><li>2 tablespoons of maple syrup</li><li>2 teaspoons of vanilla extract</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p><p>1. After preheating your oven to 160°C, grease a round cake pan with butter.</p><p>2. In a bowl, mix orange juice, yogurt and poppy seeds.</p><p>3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat butter, sugar and orange rind until creamy. Add eggs and continue to combine.</p><p>4. Add flour, baking powder, and poppy seed mixture and fold together.</p><p>5. Pour into pan, smoothing the surface. Bake for one hour or until cooked through. Let cool.</p><p>6. To make icing, beat butter in a large bowl. Add icing sugar and salt and beat until smooth. Add orange juice, maple syrup and vanilla and beat until creamy. Spread over cake.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/08/almond-carrot-orange-cake/">Almond, carrot and orange cake</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/carrot-cake-cookies/">Carrot cake cookie sandwiches</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/%20http:/www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/lemon-polenta-cake/">Gluten-free lemon cake</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Vanilla orange and poppy seed cake

<p>This classic poppy seed cake is made even more delicious by the addition of orange and vanilla icing.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p><ul><li>250g of butter, plus extra to grease</li><li>½ cup of fresh squeezed orange juice</li><li>½ cup of Greek yogurt</li><li>¼ cup of poppy seeds</li><li>1 ¼ cups of caster sugar</li><li>2 tablespoons of orange rind, finely grated</li><li>4 eggs</li><li>2 ¼ cups of self-raising flour</li></ul><p><em>Icing</em></p><ul><li>125g of butter</li><li>2 ½ cup of icing sugar</li><li>1 pinch of salt</li><li>2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice</li><li>2 tablespoons of maple syrup</li><li>2 teaspoons of vanilla extract</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p><p>1. After preheating your oven to 160°C, grease a round cake pan with butter.</p><p>2. In a bowl, mix orange juice, yogurt and poppy seeds.</p><p>3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat butter, sugar and orange rind until creamy. Add eggs and continue to combine.</p><p>4. Add flour, baking powder, and poppy seed mixture and fold together.</p><p>5. Pour into pan, smoothing the surface. Bake for one hour or until cooked through. Let cool.</p><p>6. To make icing, beat butter in a large bowl. Add icing sugar and salt and beat until smooth. Add orange juice, maple syrup and vanilla and beat until creamy. Spread over cake.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/08/almond-carrot-orange-cake/">Almond, carrot and orange cake</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/carrot-cake-cookies/">Carrot cake cookie sandwiches</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/%20http:/www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/05/lemon-polenta-cake/">Gluten-free lemon cake</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Melbourne artists knit 5000 poppies for Anzac Day to commemorate their fathers

<p>Two Melbourne artists are at the centre of a crafting storm that has landed them in a sea of handcrafted poppies.</p><p>Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight started their project in June of 2013, hoping to make 5,000 poppies to be ready in time for Anzac Day this year. Beginning as a way to commemorate their fathers’ war service, the initial idea was to “yarn bomb” (a kind of graffiti that sees knitters create art to leave in public spaces) around a battalion tree and on the walk to the shrine.</p><p>The two women, who say they’re fans of commemorative art, have had many offers of help since starting out. People started asking if their mothers could knit some poppies, or their aunts, or they themselves. The idea snowballed, and the 5,000 target was soon blown past.<img width="358" height="489" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/4023/poppy-net-display-edit_358x489.jpg" alt="Poppy Net Display Edit" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;"></p><p>The project has now collected around 170,000 knitted, felted and crafted poppies, with the final total expected to be closer to 200,000. That should be about one square kilometre.</p><p>The plan is to collect the poppies onto nets and place them around Melbourne as fields of poppies. If you want to see them up close, they will go on display at Melbourne’s Federation Square on Anzac Day.</p><p>If you would like to make a poppy to send to the project, you can find the patterns <a href="https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a> and a list of collection points around Australia <a href="https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/collection-points/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a>. But hurry - the poppies must be in by March 15.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/03/dawn-tooney-knitted-knockers/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Meet the woman who spent her trip around Australia knitting “knockers” for breast cancer survivors</span></a></strong></em></p><p><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/03/sunbathing-seal/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney’s sunbathing seal returned to the Opera House steps</span></a></strong></em></p><p><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/03/100-year-old-dancer/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Meet the world’s longest-living working choreographer and dancer</span></a></strong></em></p>

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Lime, coconut and poppy seed cake

<p>Spring is here and the I Quit Sugar team has developed the perfect sugar-free cake that will please the pickiest of eaters. This "Lime, coconut and poppy seed cake with zesty coconut butter" is so moist and light. Perfect with a cup of tea, which is how we tend to enjoy it.</p><p><strong>Preparation time:</strong> 10 minutes</p><p><strong>Cooking time:</strong> Three to three-and-a-half hours</p><p><strong>Serves:</strong> 10</p><p><strong>Cake ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>1 ½ cups of almond meal</li><li>1 cup gluten-free, self-raising flour</li><li>1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder</li><li>½ teaspoon sea salt</li><li>125g unsalted butter, at room temperature</li><li>½ cup rice malt syrup</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>zest and juice of 1 lime</li><li>1 teaspoon poppy seeds</li></ul><p><strong>Zesty coconut butter ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>2 cups desiccated coconut</li><li>juice and zest of half a lime</li></ul><p><strong>Method for cake:</strong></p><ol><li>Grease and line the slow cooker insert with baking paper so that it reaches half way up
the edges of the interior.</li><li>In a medium bowl combine almond meal, flour, baking powder and salt Set aside.</li><li>In a separate bowl add butter and rice malt syrup. Beat using an electric beater until smooth and combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until creamy. Add lime juice and zest and beat on low until smooth. Add the flour mixture and continue to beat until smooth. Fold through poppy seeds.</li><li>Pour cake batter into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 – 3 ½ hours on high for 1 ½ - 2 hours until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. The edges of the cake should be browned and starting to pull away from the sides.</li><li>Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes in the slow cooker, and then lift out by pulling on the baking paper.</li><li>Cut cake into slices and serve warm with Zesty Coconut Butter, if you like.</li></ol><p><strong>Method for zesty coconut butter: </strong></p><ol><li>Blend coconut until it forms a spreadable mixture. This can take up to 10 minutes depending on your blender.</li><li>Stir through the juice of half a lime. Add some zest if you like it extra citrusy.</li></ol><p><em><strong>This recipe is originally from Sarah Wilson's, <a href="http://store.iquitsugar.com/i-quit-sugar-slowcooker-cookbook-digital/" target="_blank">I Quit Sugar Slow Cooker Cookbook</a>, which can be purchased online at <a href="http://iquitsugar.com/" target="_blank">IQuitSugar.com</a>.</strong></em>&nbsp;</p><p>Sarah Wilson is a New York Times best-selling author and blogger whose journalism career has spanned 20 years, across television, radio, magazines, newspapers and online. Her books include the best-sellers&nbsp;I Quit Sugar&nbsp;and&nbsp;I Quit Sugar For Life.&nbsp;The popular foodie has also authored the best-selling series of cookbooks from&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://iquitsugar.com/" target="_blank">IQuitSugar.com</a></strong></span>. Her 8-Week Program has seen more than 495,000 people quit sugar worldwide.</p>

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Lime, coconut and poppy seed cake

<p>Spring is here and the I Quit Sugar team has developed the perfect sugar-free cake that will please the pickiest of eaters. This "Lime, coconut and poppy seed cake with zesty coconut butter" is so moist and light. Perfect with a cup of tea, which is how we tend to enjoy it.</p><p><strong>Preparation time:</strong> 10 minutes</p><p><strong>Cooking time:</strong> Three to three-and-a-half hours</p><p><strong>Serves:</strong> 10</p><p><strong>Cake ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>1 ½ cups of almond meal</li><li>1 cup gluten-free, self-raising flour</li><li>1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder</li><li>½ teaspoon sea salt</li><li>125g unsalted butter, at room temperature</li><li>½ cup rice malt syrup</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>zest and juice of 1 lime</li><li>1 teaspoon poppy seeds</li></ul><p><strong>Zesty coconut butter ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>2 cups desiccated coconut</li><li>juice and zest of half a lime</li></ul><p><strong>Method for cake:</strong></p><ol><li>Grease and line the slow cooker insert with baking paper so that it reaches half way up
the edges of the interior.</li><li>In a medium bowl combine almond meal, flour, baking powder and salt Set aside.</li><li>In a separate bowl add butter and rice malt syrup. Beat using an electric beater until smooth and combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until creamy. Add lime juice and zest and beat on low until smooth. Add the flour mixture and continue to beat until smooth. Fold through poppy seeds.</li><li>Pour cake batter into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 – 3 ½ hours on high for 1 ½ - 2 hours until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. The edges of the cake should be browned and starting to pull away from the sides.</li><li>Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes in the slow cooker, and then lift out by pulling on the baking paper.</li><li>Cut cake into slices and serve warm with Zesty Coconut Butter, if you like.</li></ol><p><strong>Method for zesty coconut butter: </strong></p><ol><li>Blend coconut until it forms a spreadable mixture. This can take up to 10 minutes depending on your blender.</li><li>Stir through the juice of half a lime. Add some zest if you like it extra citrusy.</li></ol><p><em><strong>This recipe is originally from Sarah Wilson's, <a href="http://store.iquitsugar.com/i-quit-sugar-slowcooker-cookbook-digital/" target="_blank">I Quit Sugar Slow Cooker Cookbook</a>, which can be purchased online at <a href="http://iquitsugar.com/" target="_blank">IQuitSugar.com</a>.</strong></em>&nbsp;</p><p>Sarah Wilson is a New York Times best-selling author and blogger whose journalism career has spanned 20 years, across television, radio, magazines, newspapers and online. Her books include the best-sellers&nbsp;I Quit Sugar&nbsp;and&nbsp;I Quit Sugar For Life.&nbsp;The popular foodie has also authored the best-selling series of cookbooks from&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://iquitsugar.com/" target="_blank">IQuitSugar.com</a></strong></span>. Her 8-Week Program has seen more than 495,000 people quit sugar worldwide.</p>

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