Australians Feel Their Friendships Have Deepened Over 2020, According to New Report

By: Laura Bennett

How we form and maintain relationships has had to adapt in a year where much of our communication and connection with friends has turned digital-first. Read more

Roasted Macadamia Slice

By: Susan Joy

This slice is irresistibly tasty, there’s no way you can stop at one piece. I’ve roasted the macadamias to add extra flavour and by adding baking soda to the warm honey mixture it’s created an ANZAC biscuit flavour. The texture is a little chewy and even after freezing it will keep this texture. Read more

“We Were Shame-Ridden”, NY Times Bestselling Author Max Lucado on Loneliness and Isolation

By: Laura Bennett

Over the course of his prolific writing career, Christian author and pastor Max Lucado has captivated the spiritual curiosity of readers – both young and old — and his newest release is no different. Read more

Housing Change on the Horizon

By: McCrindle

COVID-19 is changing the way Australians live, work and play. Because of the imposed restrictions and global mandate to work from home, Australians have spent more time in their homes in 2020 than ever before. Read more

Don’t Give in to Social Pressure to Drink and Drive This Holiday Season, Says Road Safety CEO

By: Laura Bennett

The Christmas and summer holiday season is always a busier one on our roads but, this year, there’s likely to be even more road-trippers as local getaways become the main option for families and holiday-makers so messages around road safety and drink driving are of paramount importance. Read more

Chocolate Covered Raspberries

By: Susan Joy

Smooth creamy chocolates filled with fresh raspberries. These delicious delicate chocolates can be served as a light dessert or used for a healthy treat for your sweetheart. Read more

MasterChef’s Alice Zaslavsky Wants Us to Start Thinking About Veggies as the Main Meal

By: Sam Robinson

Former MasterChef-turned-TV-host Alice Zaslavsky really loves vegetables. Like, a lot. She’s turned her passion for veggies into a brand new book, In Praise of Veg – a two kilogram guide to vegetables and how to cook them well that wouldn’t look out of place next to Stephanie Alexander’s classic The Cook’s Companion. Read more

Tasty Gluten, Grain and Nut-Free Waffles

By: Susan Joy

These Cassava Flour Waffles are the perfect breakfast treat for those avoiding gluten and grains but also need a nut-free recipe. Cassava flour helps to give a crisp outside and soft inside to the waffles. Read more

Australian Baby Boomers Redefining Retirement

By: McCrindle

This article is part of a series of blogs from our Future Consumer Report, where we aim to unpack the traits, behaviours and mindsets of our current generations and understand where they might head in the future. Read more

‘Iso Habits’ – How to Keep the Good and Ditch the Bad

By: Laura Bennett

At this stage of the fight, the daily habits you’ve formed during the pandemic are pretty well embedded. Whether it’s wearing your PJs to the home office, or finally having time for that morning walk in your routine, seven months in we’ve got some engrained behaviours. Read more