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spring into itfresh ideas for a new season

NOw iNseasONwhat’sbest inspring

HappyFatHer’sDaycelebrateyour dad

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all aBOut:Our expert guide tocooking with lamb

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CONTRIBUTORSWoolworths Business Manager -Brand and DevelopmentMelanie Baker

Woolworths Fresh Liaison Manager: Nicky HarperEditor: Clarissa Di Pietrantonio

Food Editor: Christine Sheppard

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We’re excited that it’s finally time to hang up

our winter coats and enjoy the fresh, spring air!

As we all come out of hibernation from the winter

chill, it’s time to spring clean our homes, gardens

and our diets.

In fact, we’ve even had a spring clean of our own

and have taken a fresh new look at our Weeknight

Dinners pages. Check out our new at-a-glance

planner to help make your meal times easier.

We also celebrate all things ‘dad’ and go behind

the scenes with our Fresh Food Dad, Brett and

his little girl cooking a family dinner. We’ve also

whipped up some sweet treats the kids can make

for dad this Father’s Day. There’s also a Footy feast

that’s a sure-fire winner!

Until next month, enjoy! Our October issue hits

the shelves on September 29.

the fresh teamLog on to woolworths.com.au to download back issues

of Woolworths Fresh magazine or to find more great Fresh

Food Mum and Dad recipes and handy tips.

spring is here!

Clarissa andMelanie looking pleased withthe outcome of the day’s photo shoot.

Nicky sneaks away with

a plate of lamb cutlets

to share withthe team at o

ur Sept cover shoot.

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ContentSEPTEMBER 2010

7 CalendarThe latest news and eventshappening at your localWoolworths supermarket.

9 Now in SeasonFresh new flavours for a freshnew season.

17 All about: LambOur expert guide to cookingwith lamb cuts.

24 Weeknight DinnersSpring into it with five easyweeknight meals.

29 Kids in the KitchenSay ‘I love you dad’ with adorableFather’s Day biscuits.

30 Fresh FamiliesCelebrate all things Father’s Day withour very own Fresh Food Dad!

32 A Big BreakfastTreat your dad to a hearty, satisfyingFather’s Day brekky!

33 Footy FeverWith Grand Final Day just aroundthe corner, here’s how to feedyour hungry mob.

40 Boy TalkOur guide to men’s grooming.

46 Behind the ScenesMeet Fresh Food Mum, Ashleigh.She’s a real mum just like you.

Light and crispy shell fi lled with a delicious sultana layer

High in fi bre and INCREDIBLY TASTY

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29PICK UP YOUR

OCTOBER ISSUE

OFWOOLWORTHS FRESH

MAGAZINE TODAY.

This month’s issue is packed

with lots of light meal ideas,

healthy twists and the top

superfoods.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

IN STORE THIS MONTH septemberHERE’S THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS HAPPENING AT YOUR LOCAL WOOLWORTHS SUPERMARKET THIS MONTH.

MEET FRESH FOOD MUM MICHELLE

I work full-time and my 18 month old, Zara, is in day-care five days a

week. I pick her up at 5.30pm and she eats dinner at 6pm, so I prepare

my meals on a Sunday. I cook meals that can be frozen and reheated

or that need very little prep. It’s really all about good planning to ensure

Zara, my husband and I all have something well-balanced and fresh

to eat every night.

If you’d like to rate my recipe, visit woolworths.com.au

TEAR OUT AND KEEP

5SAY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

with the range of gift cards

available in store at your local

Woolworths supermarket. You’re

spoilt for choice with so many to

choose from. Look out for WISH

Gift Cards, Dick Smith, BIG W, BWS,

Dan Murphy’s and many more!

Since January, we’ve reduced the

price on some of your favourite

brands. That’s still on top of our

great weekly specials! In fact,

we’ve now reduced over 4,400

shelf prices! Another reason you

get more in your trolley for less at

Woolworths.

20Supporting this Appeal is easy! Join

in the fundraising activities at your

local Woolworths or make a donation at any

Woolworths register. Check out our story on

page 45 for more information on how you can

get involved and how the Appeal helps kids!

18Enjoy the animals, arts

and crafts, food, wine

and live entertainment at the

Melbourne Show! Woolworths is

a proud supporter of the Show

and will showcase the finest

Victorian-grown fresh produce.

Enjoy samples of fresh food from

the Woolworths produce, bakery,

delicatessen, meat and seafood

departments in the Grand Pavillion.

For info visit royalshow.com.au

25AFL FOOTBALL

GRAND FINAL

Footy fever is here! And for

NRL fans, the big decider is

October 3! Check out page

33 for feeding the masses

on footy final day.

18 2727GO VEGO!

In a recent

Newspoll study, results

showed that only one in

10 Australian adults are

getting their recommended

daily intake (RDI) of fruit and

vegetables, putting them at

greater risk of disease and

a shorter life expectancy.

National Vegetarian Week is

September 27 - October 3.

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EASY CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

Serves 4 • Preparation time 10 minutes • Cooking time 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon oil

2 chicken thigh fi llets, cut into strips

3 spring onions, sliced

¾ cup KRAFT Easy Cheese

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons seeded mustard

1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved

400g rigatoni or penne pasta, cooked,

drained & kept warm

METHOD

HEAT oil in frypan & cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until well

browned and cooked through.

STIR through spring onions, KRAFT Easy Cheese, milk and

mustard, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Toss in tomatoes

and cook for 1 minute until heated through.

SPOON cooked pasta into serving bowls and spoon over sauce.

Enjoy!

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now in seasonEnjoy thE frEshEst and finEst flavours of spring.

recipe development & styling christine sheppardphotography louise lister food preparation dixie elliott

now in season

Woolworths fresh �

asparagusTo buy asparagus is a delicate vegetable,

with crisp stems and fragile tips. look for

fresh-looking asparagus, with smooth, firm

stems. their heads should be full and tightly

formed, and all asparagus should be brightly

coloured. select bunches with spears that

are all much the same thickness, to allow

for even cooking.

Preparation Wash asparagus, then apply

gentle pressure to the bottom of each spear

until it breaks. discard the woody ends.

Use a vegetable peeler to peel away the

tough outer layer from stem.

Storage remove rubber bands or tape

from bunches then wrap asparagus in a

damp paper towel. store in a plastic bag in

the fridge for 4-5 days.

Available from the fresh fruit and vegetable

department at your local Woolworths

supermarket.

now in season

Asparagus with sun driedtomatoes & basilPrep 5 min | Cook 15 min | Serves 4

8 chicken thigh fillets

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

60g button mushrooms

4 slices pancetta, cut into strips

2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed

50g semi dried tomatoes

8 kalamata olives

basil leaves, to serve

1Cut chicken pieces in half and season.

Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Cook

chicken for 3-4 minutes, until browned well all

over. Remove to a plate.

2Heat remaining oil and add mushrooms

and pancetta. Cook until golden. Cut

asparagus into thirds, add to pan. Cook for

2 minutes, shaking pan occasionally. Return

chicken to pan with tomatoes and olives. Cook

over high heat for 2 minutes. Spoon onto

plates with pan juices. Garnish with basil.

Asparagus, bean &pine nut saladPrep 5 min | Cook 15 min | Serves 4 as a

light meal or side dish

100g grated parmesan

freshly ground black pepper

2 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed

300g baby green beans, trimmed

1 bunch rocket

100g butter

50g pine nuts

2 tbs lemon juice

1Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking

tray with non-stick baking paper. Scatter

parmesan over paper and grind over some

black pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until

golden. Remove from oven, cool and break

into shards.

2Meanwhile bring a saucepan of water to

the boil. Trim woody ends from asparagus

and cut diagonally into pieces. Trim beans.

Drop asparagus and beans into the boiling

water and cook for 2 minutes, depending

on the thickness. Drain and refresh in cold

water. Arrange rocket on a serving plate.

Drain vegetables, removing as much water as

possible and pile onto rocket.

3Heat butter in a pan until foaming, add

pine nuts and cook until golden. Cook until

butter begins to brown. Remove from heat

and add lemon juice. Spoon butter sauce over

salad and serve topped with parmesan shards.

Rob

Asparagus from Victoria is at it’s peakquality in September.Rob CavallaroWoolworths Business Manager - Produce

Smoked salmon &asparagus omelettePrep 5 min | Cook 5 min | Serves 1

4 asparagus spears

3 eggs

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs butter

1 slice smoked salmon

1 tbs sour cream

sprig of dill

1Trim woody ends from asparagus, drop

into a pan of boiling water and cook for

2-3 minutes until bright green and just tender.

Refresh in cold water.

2Whisk eggs together with a pinch of salt

and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a

non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add butter and when melted, add egg mixture.

Swirl pan to spread evenly over base and cook

for 1-2 minutes, or until set.

3Place smoked salmon and asparagus on

one half of omelette. Top with sour cream

and dill. Fold over to cover and slide out onto

serving plate.

watermelonTo buyWatermelon is large and oval in shape,

with a dark green skin with lighter green stripes.

It’s flesh is pinkish red in colour, with a mixture of

black seeds and small, immature white seeds.

Watermelon has a sweet and refreshing flavour,

making it a perfect treat on hot days. Look for

watermelon with firm, smooth skin. They should

feel relatively heavy for their size, and if tapped

lightly should sound hollow.

Preparation Cut watermelon into wedges and

enjoy straight from the skin, or cut in half then

peel away the skin and remove the seeds.

Available from the fresh fruit and vegetable

department at your local Woolworths

supermarket.

Watermelon, strawberry& mint granitaPrep 20 min | Cook 5 min + freezing | Serves 8

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

8 mint leaves, chopped

250g punnet strawberries

1.5kg seedless watermelon

1Place sugar and water into a small

saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar has

dissolved. Add mint and simmer for

5 minutes then remove from heat. Add chopped

strawberries and set aside for 5 minutes.

2Meanwhile, remove rind from watermelon

and roughly chop flesh. Place into a food

processor. Strain syrup and add strawberries

to processor with watermelon. Process until

smooth and strain through a fine sieve into a

bowl. Discard fruit pulp.

3Pour into 2 shallow metal trays and freeze

for 2 hours. Remove from freezer and flake

with a fork to create icy crystals. Return to

freezer for 2 hours then flake again. Spoon into

chilled glasses and serve garnished with mint.

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Blueberries are wellinto their season so theyare good value. Priceswill be coming back asvolumes start to increasefrom now right until theend of January.Rocky Tassone

Woolworths Business

Manager - ProduceRocky

now in season

blueberriesTo buy Blueberries are small, marble-sized berries,

with smooth skin ranging in colour from dark navy to

blue-black. Their skin is covered in a fine white powder

or ‘bloom’. Look for firm, plump blueberries with dark

blue skin. Avoid blueberries that feel soft or look

wrinkled.

Storage Remove blueberries from their punnet and

transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cover with plastic

wrap and store in the fridge until ready to eat or cook

with. Stored in this way, blueberries should be fine

for 3-5 days.

Available from the fresh fruit and vegetable and

department at your local Woolworths supermarket.

Blueberry, orange &coconut loafPrep 5 min | Cook 1 hr | Serves 6 |

Makes 12 slices

80g butter

1 cup milk

grated rind 1 orange

2 cups plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 cups desiccated coconut

1 cup raw sugar

2 eggs, lightly whisked

125g punnet blueberries

1Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease

and line a 9 x 19cm loaf pan with

non-stick baking paper. Gently heat

butter, milk and orange rind together in

a small pan until butter has just melted.

Set aside for 5 minutes.

2Sift flour and baking powder together

in a bowl. Stir in coconut and sugar.

Add milk mixture, eggs and blueberries

to flour and mix together lightly until well

combined.

3Spoon into loaf pan and bake for 1

hour until golden and cooked when

tested. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then

transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into

slices and serve spread with butter.

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Poached chicken saladwith fennel & orangePrep 10 min | Cook 30 min | Serves 4

5 cups water

1 brown onion, halved

2 sprigs continental parsley

6 black peppercorns

3 chicken breast fillets

2 baby fennel bulbs

1 green apple

2 oranges, juiced

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

1 tbs snipped chives

salt and freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1Place water, onion, parsley, peppercorns

and a pinch of salt in a large saucepan

over medium heat. Bring to the boil. Add

chicken and cover with a lid. Remove from

the heat and set aside for 30 minutes to

poach. Remove chicken from the liquid

and when cool, slice.

2Thinly slice fennel and apple and combine

in a large bowl. Add 2 tbs of the orange

juice to prevent browning. Add chicken, onion,

and chives, season with salt and pepper and

toss to combine.

3Whisk olive oil and remaining orange

juice together in a small jug. Drizzle

dressing over salad, add a few fennel tips

and serve immediately.

babyfennelTo buy Fennel’s white bulb, stalks

and feathery green leaves share a

distinctive aniseed-like flavour, and

can all be eaten. When cooked,

the flavour becomes sweeter and

more mellow. Baby fennel is simply

immature fennel, with small bulbs

and fewer stalks or leaves. Its

flavour is more delicate.

Best in Baby fennel is best fresh

in salads or cooked in soups and

vegetable dishes. It partners well

with fresh citrus fruits such as

grapefruit and oranges or when

cooked with prawns in a sauce.

Preparation Wash well in cold

water and remove the tough outer

layers from the bulb. Trim the base

of the bulb then slice as desired.

Available from the fresh fruit and

vegetable department at your local

Woolworths supermarket.

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now in season

Peach and almond custard cakePrep 15 min | Cook 1 hr | Serves 8

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 22cm cake pan with non-stick baking paper.

Process 200g almond kernels in a food processor until finely chopped. Reserve 1 tbs

for topping. Using electric beaters, beat together 125g softened butter, ½ cup caster

sugar and 1 tsp vanilla essence until pale and creamy. Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating

well after each until just combined. Fold in 2 cups self-raising flour, chopped almonds

and 1¼ cups milk until just combined. Spoon half the cake mixture into the prepared

pan. Drain a 400g can peach slices and arrange over cake mixture. Spoon 1 cup thick

prepared custard over the centre area. Cover with remaining cake mixture and gently

smooth surface. Combine reserved almonds with 1 tbs extra caster sugar and ½ tsp

ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over surface and decorate centre with 6 blanched almonds

(see tip). Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out

clean. Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes before turning onto a wire rack.

FRESH TIP: To blanch almonds, soak in boiling water for 5 minutes then peel off skin.

almondsBest in Almonds are a versatile nut great

for cooking in both sweet and savoury

dishes. Serve with fruit and cheese, eat

as a snack or use in cakes and vegetable

dishes.

Storage Almonds keep best when

stored in an airtight container in cool and

dry conditions. Keep them somewhere

where they are away from other strong

odour producing foods, as it is possible

for the almonds to take on these odours.

Available from the fresh fruit and

vegetable and department at your

local Woolworths supermarket.

t this time of year it’s

buzzing at the Select

Harvest almond

orchard just outside

of Robinvale, Victoria

– nearly all the bees

in Australia have congregated here for

the annual pollination.

“For 2.5 weeks every August the

almond trees all go into blossom so

we need to bring in 3 billion bees to

pollinate the trees so that they produce

nuts,” says Matthew Graham, Group

Manager, Sales & Marketing.

It’s a stunning sight to behold – over

38,000 acres of almond trees are in

full bloom and the constant hum of

billions of busy bees at work is an

awe-inspiring display of Mother Nature.

“It’s an exercise that needs to be

carried out with military precision,”

says Matthew. “You can only shift

bees in their hives at night otherwise

they become disoriented and they’ll

head back to where they came from.”

It’s a crucial few weeks as pollination

has a direct impact on crop size in

the upcoming harvest. “Bees are

vital as they carry pollen between

different varieties of almond blossom,”

says Matthew.

Matthew

With its base on the Murray River, Select

Harvest is the largest grower of almonds

in the Southern Hemisphere. Between

February and April, the team are busy

shaking the trees to encourage the

almonds still in their husks to fall to the

orchard floor. From there the almonds are

sent to the harvesting facility where the

husk and shell is removed.

Growing almonds requires patience – it

takes three years for an almond tree to

produce its first crop and around seven

years until it reaches maturity. But they do

live to a ripe old age – almond trees can

bear nuts for between 25-30 years.

Consuming almonds is also good for

our own longevity. “They help manage

cholesterol and are incredibly good for

your heart,” says Matthew. You could say,

a handful of almonds a day helps keep

the doctor away…

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Cook your favourite cut of lamb to perfectionwith these need-to-know tips and hints.

photography mark o’meara stylist david morganrecipe development dixie elliot food preparation andrew ballard

all about: lamb

all aboUt:Lamb

lamb rump steaksare cut from the boneless rump. lamb

rump steaks are cut to an even thickness

and across the grain to ensure this is

a flavoursome cut of meat.

best for pan-frying, on the barbecue

or grill.

leg of lambis simply that - a leg of lamb. a lamb leg

needs little preparation. simply season with

salt and pepper and roast as is or marinate

overnight in herbs and spices for extra

flavour. the surface layer of fat will keep the

meat moist during cooking. When cooked,

rest the meat for 10 minutes before carving to

allow the juices to settle and the meat will be

tender and juicy. When carving, use tongs,

rather than a carving fork, to hold the meat

steady. a fork will pierce the meat and some

juices will be lost. remember, carve across

the grain of the meat for a more tender result.

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lamb mid loin chopsBest for pan-frying, on thebarbecue or grill.

lamb forequarterchops

Best for pan-frying,on the barbecue,

grill or slow-cooking.

diced lambBest for slow-cookingcurries and stews.

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Chargrilled lamb cutletswith warm potato saladPrep 15 min | Cook 30 min | Serves 4

800g baby potatoes

300g frozen Woolworths Select

Broad Beans

1 bunch watercress, sprigs removed

⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly

chopped

⅓ cup olive oil

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tsp horseradish cream

salt and pepper

12 lamb cutlets

1Put potatoes into a saucepan and

cover with cold water. Place over a

high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce

heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes

or until tender. Drain and slice. Put beans

into a bowl and cover with boiling water.

Stand for 3 minutes. Drain and remove

skin from beans.

2Combine potatoes, beans, watercress

and nuts in a bowl. Whisk olive oil,

lemon juice, horseradish cream, salt and

pepper in a jug. Drizzle over potato salad.

3Preheat a chargrill or barbecue over

high heat. Season lamb cutlets

with salt and pepper. Cook cutlets for 3

minutes each side for medium-rare or until

cooked to your liking. Serve with warm

potato salad.

diced lambDiced lamb pieces are ready-to-cook lamb pieces

prepared by our in store butchers using cuts such as

leg and shoulder. Diced lamb can be used for soups,

stews and casseroles. Simply brown in a little oil, add

vegetables and herbs or spices for flavour, stock and

tomatoes and cook over low heat until tender. Great

flavour matches are mint, rosemary, lentils, chick

peas or dried fruits such as apricots and dates used

in Moroccan dishes and served with couscous.

Diced lamb is also great on skewers. Marinate in

garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice and oil.

lamb forequarter chopsare cut from the shoulder section of the lamb.

They have a small bone and an outer layer of fat

which can be trimmed or removed before cooking.

This cut of lamb is great in stews, roasted in the

oven with seasonal vegetables, in curries or on

the barbecue.

lamb mid loin chopsare an extremely versatile cut of meat. This cut comes

from the rib area of the lamb and has a small T-shaped

bone creating a large piece of meat and a smaller fillet

on the chop. Look for chops cut to an even thickness

and a small covering of fat on the back of the chop.

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all about: lamb

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lamb eye of loin (back straps)Best for grilling and pan-frying.

lamb butterfly legs & shoulders(marinated)Best for roasting in the oven or cookingon the barbecue.

lamb cutletsBest for pan-frying, onthe barbecue or grill.

lamb butterflylegs & shouldersBest for roasting in the ovenor cooking on the barbecue.

lamb eye of loin (back straps)is available in the Heart Smart range of meat cuts and has been

trimmed of excess fat. Heart Smart lamb typically contains less

than 7g fat per 100g, making it the smart choice for your family.

When buying lamb eye of loin, look for meat that is light red in

colour with an even thickness all around. This cut of lamb is from

the back bone of the lamb. To store, refrigerate in an airtight

container for up to 2-3 days after purchase. For a fresh sauce to

serve with cooked lamb eye of loin, blend together mint, parsley,

lemon rind and juice, olive oil and pepper.

are a quick, easy and versatile cut that can either be roasted in the

oven or on the barbecue. It cooks fairly quickly and is easy to

carve as it is boneless, perfect for an easy dinner! Also available

are the Marinated Lamb Butterfly Legs and Shoulders for your

convenience. Perfect for the barbecue, simply pick up from the

meat fridge at your local Woolworths supermarket and serve with

a Fresh Cut Salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar and some

chargrilled vegetables. When purchasing packaged fresh lamb,

look for firm meat and ensure that packaging is in good condition

with no tears or holes.

lamb cutletsLook for cutlets that are light red in colour and have a rounded

eye muscle that is equal in thickness. Great flavour matches are

lemon, rosemary, oregano, thyme, mint, cumin, lime and parsley.

They only need a few minutes to cook so they are great for a

quick and easy meal. Kids love them because they come with

built-in handles which makes them easy to eat. ‘Frenched Cutlets’

are cutlets that have been trimmed with the fat cleaned away

from the bone. It is done for presentation and of course reduces

the fat. To french cutlets, use a small, sharp knife to trim the fat

that lays around the outside of the meat then scrape and clean

along the bone.

Spring is the ideal time tobuy lamb. Quality is greatand supply is plentiful. Whenbuying lamb, look for meatthat is pinkish-red in colour.Craig McGinleyWoolworths Business Manager- Meat

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Fetta and prosciutto cutlets withmushroom & spinach saladPrep 20 min | Cook 25 min | Serves 4

100g fetta, crumbled

2 tbs milk

¼ cup chopped continental parsley leaves

12 lamb cutlets

12 medium basil leaves

12 thin slices prosciutto

⅓ cup olive oil

300g button mushrooms, sliced

150g Fresh Cuts Salad Mix Baby Spinach

1 red capsicum, deseeded, finely diced

1 small red onion, halved lengthways, thinly sliced

2 tbs balsamic or red wine vinegar

1 tsp mild English mustard

salt and pepper

1Combine fetta, milk and parsley in a bowl until smooth. Lay

cutlets on a flat surface. Spread a little fetta mixture onto both

sides of each cutlet. Place a basil leaf on one side and then wrap

with a slice of prosciutto to enclose the fetta coating.

2Heat 1 tbs oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat.

Add mushrooms and cook for 7 minutes or until golden. Transfer

to a large bowl. Add spinach, capsicum and onion and toss to

combine. Whisk 2½ tbs oil with vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper

in a jug. Add to salad just before serving.

3Heat remaining olive oil in frying pan. Cook cutlets for 3 minutes

on each side or until prosciutto is crisp. Serve cutlets with

mushroom and spinach salad.

GREAT NEW RECIPES.BETTER FOR YOUTHAN LEADING FULL SUGAR SOFT DRINKS.

weeknight dinners

dinnertimemondayRecipe name hereyoghurts but without less fat andno added a Compared to traditionalmaking it pwith fresh fruit.

mondaySpicy fish & sweet potato chipsPrep 20 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $2.98

Preheat oven to 160°C. Cut 600g white boneless fish fillets

(we used Basa fillets) into 3cm wide strips or fingers. Peel 600g

sweet potato and cut into wafer thin slices. Combine 1⅓ cups

plain flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp

salt, 1 tsp ground coriander and ½ tsp turmeric in a bowl.

Add 1 whisked egg and 1⅓ cups Home Brand Sparkling

Mineral Water and whisk until smooth. Half fill a saucepan with

vegetable oil and place over a medium-high heat. Cook chips

in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a

tray covered with scrunched paper towel and keep warm in oven.

Lightly coat fish pieces with batter and cook in batches for 3

minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve with lemon wedges.

Dollar-saver Basa fish fillets are great value, with a mild flavour

and no bones making it perfect for this lightly spiced version of an

all-time family favourite.

tuesdayChilli & garlic split chicken withbraised sesame cabbagePrep 15 mins | Cook 1 hr 15 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $2.34

Preheat oven to 180°C. Remove a Woolworths Butchers Marinated

Whole Split Chilli and Garlic Chicken from packaging and place into

a roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour-1 hour 15 minutes or until golden and

cooked through. Finely shred ¼ (450g) green cabbage. Heat 1 tsp

olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add cabbage and cook, stirring for

1 minute. Add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 3 minutes or until

wilted. Stir in 3 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds.

Season with salt and white pepper. Transfer cabbage to serving

plates. Cut chicken into pieces and serve with cabbage.

Twist The chilli and garlic flavours in the marinade make this a

great Asian-style meal too. Use Wombok (chinese cabbage) in

place of the green cabbage and serve with steamed or fried rice.

Or add leftover chicken to stir-fried vegetables and serve with

steamed rice or noodles.

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What’s for dinner tonight? Try these quick andeasy ideas that won’t break the budget!

wednesday thursdaySausage & vegetable baked risottoPrep 15 mins | Cook 45 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $1.80

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lay 8 (750g) Woolworths Fresh Aussie

Beef Gluten Free Sausages onto a baking tray and bake for 20

minutes. Cool and slice diagonally. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp olive oil

in a heatproof heavy based casserole over a medium heat. Add

1 finely chopped brown onion and cook for 3 minutes or until

tender. Stir in 1½ cups (300g) Home Brand Basmati Rice.

Dissolve 3 chicken stock cubes in 3½ cups hot water. Pour

over rice and bring to the boil. Cover and transfer to oven and cook

for 20 minutes. Cover 2½ cups (250g) Woolworths Frozen Chunky

Mixed Vegetables (chopped if desired) with boiling water and stand

for 3 minutes. Drain and stir through risotto with sausages. Season with

salt and pepper. Serve topped with 20g finely grated parmesan.

Try this Cut slits through sausages lengthways. Fill with cheese

slices. Wrap a bacon rasher around each sausage, securing with

toothpicks, then bake.

Sizzling steak sandwich withcaramelised onionPrep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $2.83

Slice 2 brown onions in half lengthways and thinly slice. Heat 1 tbs

olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and

cook for 15-20 minutes or until very soft. Add 1 tbs brown sugar

and 1 tbs malt vinegar. Stir until combined. Toast 8 slices Home

Brand White Toast Bread. Finely shred 5 iceberg lettuce leaves.

Drain a 425g can Home Brand Sliced Beetroot. Slice 2 tomatoes.

Top 4 pieces of toast with lettuce, beetroot and tomato. Heat a chargrill

pan over a high heat. Cook 8 (385g) Woolworths Sizzle Steaks for

1 minute on each side. Put 2 steaks onto each sandwich and spoon

over caramelised onion. Cover with remaining slices of toast. Serve.

Served up This dish can also be served as a plated meal.

The sizzling steaks are quick to cook so dinner can be on the table

very quickly. Top with the caramelised onion and serve the salad on

the side.

y these quick and

$50Five familymeals for

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weeknight dinners

speedy fridayCheese & prosciutto pizzaPrep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $1.50

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Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a baking or pizza tray. Put the pizza base onto prepared tray. Spread with Home Brand

Tomato Paste, sprinkle with Home Brand Grated Tasty Cheese and top with torn Hans Prosciutto. Bake for 20 minutes or

until cheese is melted and prosciutto is crisp. Top with baby rocket leaves and serve.

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A simple no-fuss, prepare-ahead dessertusing fresh, seasonal produce such asblueberries, watermelon or starfruit is theperfect sweet ending to a meal. Not onlyis seasonal produce at its tastiest, it isalso at it’s best value. Simply servewith ice-cream or custard. Yum!Wendy Carson, Fresh Food Mum

easy weeknight dessertChargrilled fresh pineapple withice-cream & passionfruitPrep 10 mins | Cook 10 mins | Serves 4 | Cost per serve $1.06

Remove skin and eyes from 1 baby pineapple. Cut into 8 slices. Heat a chargrill pan over

a high heat. Cook pineapple for 2 minutes on each side or until charred. Put 2 slices onto

each serving plate. Top with a scoop of Home Brand Vanilla Ice-cream and spoon over a

170g can passionfruit in syrup. Serve.

Dollar-saver Cut pineapple into chunks and thread onto skewers with marshmallows.

Cook on the barbecue and serve with ice-cream.

Leggos Pasta Sauce 575g

is the perfect sauce for a quick

weeknight pasta.

Chicken Tonight Sauce

470g and 500g

For a hearty family dinner that’s

ready in no time!

Continental Pasta & Sauces

80-110g

Add a twist to family dinner

with Continental.

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Wendy

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kids in the kitchen

I love my daddy! SayHappy Father’s Day withthese sweet little treats.

I is for...

I love you biscuitsPrep 15 min | Cook 15 min | Makes 21

250g soft butter

½ cup sifted icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

2½ cups plain flour

⅓ cup cornflour

Icing

1½ cups icing sugar

20g unsalted butter, melted

2-3 tsp hot water

red food colouring

milk and white choc bits

1Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking

trays with non-stick baking paper. Beat

butter, icing sugar and vanilla with electric

beaters for 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add egg and beat well to combine.

2Sift flours together over butter mixture and

mix well to form a soft dough. Roll out

on a lightly floured surface until 5mm thick.

Cut out biscuits using 7mm fluted cutter and

a heart shaped cutter allowing 2 rounds and

1 heart per set. Transfer to baking trays and

bake for 12-15 minutes until pale golden.

Cool on wire racks. Remaining dough can

be re-rolled and cut.

3While biscuits cool, prepare icing. Sift icing

sugar into a bowl. Add melted butter and

enough water until smooth. Spoon ⅓ of the

icing into a separate bowl and add red food

colouring to desired colour.

4Spread the round biscuits with the white

icing and the hearts with the red icing and

decorate with choc bits as shown.

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fresh families

“I love to cook this dishwith my kids because it’seasy, only uses one pan,is tasty and versatile. Itcontains vegies and leftoverscan be easily reheated.”Brett Griffiths, Fresh Food Dadpictured with daughter, Lara.

B rett Griffiths loves

celebrating Father’s Day.

Not for the presents or

the special treatment,

but because it’s the one time of the year

where he gets a chance to stop and reflect

on his role as dad to Shae, 7 years and

Lara, 5 years.

According to the Bureau of Statistics

(ABS), almost 30 per cent of the 1.7 million

Aussie dads work 50 or more hours

each week in their employed jobs,

so juggling fatherhood and work

responsibilities is a big task.

“A lot of times it’s hard, generally

fathers work and provide for their families,”

says Paul Roos, Swans AFL Coach and

winner of the The Shepherd Centre

Australian Father of the Year in 2008.

His advice for being a top dad?

“At every opportunity try and spend as

much time as you can with your family

and kids,” says Paul.

While mums are more commonly the

parent to stay at home and look after

the kids full-time, statistics show that

dads are doing their bit to help around the

house, too. According to ABS, men are

spending more time on traditionally

‘female’ domestic activities such as

cooking and laundry.

According to our Fresh Food Dad Brett,

“These ordinary ‘chores’ can be a great

way to spend time with your kids – whip

up a hearty Bolognese for dinner, make a

yummy pie and head out on a picnic or

bake a batch of cookies as a special

after-school snack. Who knows, you

might very well find you’ve got a mini

chef in the house… and hopefully one

that will make you brekkie in bed on

Father’s Day.” To all dads this Father’s Day,

sit back and enjoy the hugs and pressies!

CALLING ALLFRESH FOOD DADSIf you have a great recipe ideathat you’d like to share, we’dlove to hear about it. Visit usonline at woolworths.com.auand follow the links to submityour idea.

fresh food dadsHere’s to Aussie dads on Father’s Day! It’s the perfecttime to celebrate everything we love about our dads.

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One pan spiced chicken with spinachPrep 5 min | Cook 20 min | Serves 4

1 tbs olive oil

1 onion, halved & sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

400g diced chicken breast or thigh fillets

2 tsp Moroccan seasoning

400g can diced tomatoes

½ cup frozen peas

½ cup rice

½ cup water or chicken stock

250g frozen spinach

1heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. add onion and garlic and

cook for a few minutes until softened. add chicken and sprinkle

over seasoning. Fry until chicken is golden. stir in tomatoes, peas,

rice and water or stock.

2place the frozen block of spinach in the centre. it will defrost as

it cooks and then you can break it up with a wooden spoon.

Cover with a lid, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Brett’s top tips:• Mixed frozen vegetables can be used instead of the peas.

• Change the spice mix - use some Chinese five spice and

add some soy sauce for an asian-style dish.

• Leave out the rice. instead add a can of chick peas and serve

with instant couscous.

The originalsuperfood.It turns out, the mild mannered apple is in fact a superfood.Of course, that would come as no surprise to Hippocrates whorecommended an apple a day all the way back in 400BC.Today we know that apples offer a range of health benefits.They have twice the antioxidants of green tea and in factprovide the highest antioxidant content of Australia’s mostpopular fruits.These antioxidants help to prevent the damage caused byfree radicals which damage your cells and age you beforeyour time.They’ve alsobeen linked to cardiovascular health aswell as helpingmaintain weight loss and general wellbeing.No wonder they’re called a superfood.All these benefits come wrapped up in an affordable littlepackage that’s completely biodegradable and so tasty, it’sreportedly responsible for original sin. Woolworths proudlysources a variety of Aussie Apples from orchards found allaround the country including;

Royal GalaMedium in size with a sweet flavour, ideal for pies,sauces and salads.

Granny SmithA hard apple with a crisp tart flavour perfect forbaking, freezing, salads, sauces and pies.

Red DeliciousAmedium to large apple with a medium sweetnessand crisp white, juicy flesh. Great in salads.

FujiThe medium-sized apple is slightly sweeter thanother varieties and is great in salads, pies, sauces.Can be frozen.

Pink Lady™Large with a firm, sweet, crisp, juicy flesh. Excellentin salads, sauces and pies.

Other varieties include Jonathan, Golden Delicious,Jonagold, Braeburn, Jazz™ and Sundowner™.

Apple varieties are picked at different times of the year sothere is always something fresh in your local Woolworths store.For more information, visit oneadaysuperfood.com.au

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a great startfrom the deli

This Father’s Day, give your dad the perfectstart to the day with a hearty big breakfastin bed. Pick up hash browns and bacon fromthe delicatessen at your local Woolworthssupermarket.

The big breakfastPreheat oven to 220˚C. Put 2 hash browns onto a non-stick baking tray. Cut 1 tomato in half and sprinkle

with a little finely grated parmesan cheese. Put onto tray and bake for 10 minutes. Turn hash browns and

cook for a further 10 minutes. Turn off oven. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.

Cook 2 rashers bacon and 3 halved button mushrooms for 5 minutes or until bacon is golden on both

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Chermoula prawnsrecipe p 35

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footy fever

Game onEntertaining is easy with the Woolworths Deli Platters and

Woolworths Fresh Salads. Simply order your choice of platter

from our in store delicatessen and pick up your favourite salads

from the deli fridge. We’ve used the Country Style Chicken

and Salad Platter which includes 2 x Country-Style Roast

Chickens, Woolworths Fresh Creamy Pasta Salad and

Woolworths Fresh Coleslaw.

FROM THE DELI

Country Style

Chicken and

Salad Platter

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Chermoula prawns (p33)Thread green prawns lengthways onto

bamboo skewers. Marinate with Gourmet

Garden Moroccan Spice Blend and

refrigerate until ready to cook. Barbecue

or chargrill until the prawns change colour.

Serve with lemon.

On the sidelines (above)Make a Caesar salad using baby cos lettuce,

4 rashers chopped and cooked Hans Premium

Bacon (from our in store delicatessen) and

shaved parmesan. For the croutons, try this

shortcut. Heat a loaf of La Famiglia Garlic Bread

as per packet instructions and cut into cubes.

They add both the crunch and the garlic hit.

Drizzle with mayonnaise. For a more substantial

Caesar salad, pick up a Woolworths Country

Style Chicken. Simply pull the meat off the bones

and tear into shreds. What a winner!

Fresh tip When feeding a crowd, these simple

‘throw-together’ ideas save time, leaving you time

to spend with your guests and enjoy the game!

Ready, set, go! (above)It’s not footy without a pie and sauce! Simply

heat and serve a packet of Four’N Twenty 4pk

Traditional Pies and a Patties Entertainer

Pack according to packet instructions. Place

on a serving platter with Home Brand Tomato

Sauce. Plate up a 200g packet of mild MayfairMayfair

Twiggy Sticks for a savoury snack.

Team players (top right)For Homemade pluto pups, cut Hans Hot Dogs

in half and thread onto bamboo skewers. Make a

batter using 1½ cups self-raising flour, a pinch

of salt, 1 whisked egg and a 375ml bottle of

beer. Coat dogs in batter and deep-fry in hot oil

until golden. Or if a traditional hot dog is more

your style, head to your local Woolworths

supermarket and pick up some Continental

frankfurts from our in store delicatessen and some

Hot Dog Buns. Heat the frankfurts in a saucepan

of boiling water, pop into a bun, top with mustard,

Home Brand Tomato Sauce and grated Home

Brand Cheese.

What’s for dinnertonight? Try theNEW deliciousgourmet pies nowavailable at yourlocal Woolworthssupermarket.

EASYAS PIE

•Chunky home-style fillings•4 delicious new varieties•Made by an award-winningfamily-owned company

WoolworthsGourmet Pie

Beef &Guinness

500g

Gourmet Pie

500g

Woolworths

Egg &Bacon180g

Also availablein the range:Woolworths Gourmet Pies:• Chicken and Leek 200g• Angus Beef 200g• Angus Beef Party Pies12pk 420g

WoolworthsGourmet PieBeef &Guinness200g

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footy fever

Prosciutto & pesto roll upsrecipe p 37

Chicken & prosciutto nibblesrecipe p 37

Pizza pleaseWhip up some pizzas in the half time break. Just

heat your favourite McCains Pizza as per packet

instructions and you won’t miss any of the action.

Chicken & prosciutto bitesPreheat the oven to 200°C. Spread 1 side of some

chicken tenderloins with a purchased tomato

pesto or tapenade. Cut slices of prosciutto in

half lengthways and use to wrap around the chicken.

Place onto a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes

until golden.

Prosciutto & pesto roll upsPreheat the oven to 200°C. Partly thaw a sheet

of Borgs Frozen Puff Pastry and spread with a

purchased pesto or tapenade. Layer with slices of

prosciutto and finish with ¼ cup Perfect Italiano

Grated Parmesan. Roll up firmly, cut into 3cm thick

slices and place cut side up onto a baking paper

lined tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway

through until golden and crisp.

Hazelnut cream spongeGive a Woolworths Fresh Unfilled Sponge Cake (from our in store bakery) a make-over. Cut one of

the slabs in half through the centre. Spread the cut sides with chocolate hazelnut spread and then

sandwich together with whipped cream. Dust with cocoa and cut into bite-sized squares.

Check out the latest

products in store at

your local Woolworths

supermarket.

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These unique pods are

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removing any unpleasant

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SupermocioSupermocio TX

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woolworths fresh promotion

Spring into itIn springtime, almost every plant in the garden burstsinto new life and it’s action time for the gardener.

THE SPRING LAWN

❀ Spring is lawn renovation season. Fill hollows with

good quality top dressing. Use a rake to scratch

dead grass material out of the lawn. If left, this

debris (called thatch) can build up and increase

the risk of disease.

THE SPRING FLOWER GARDEN

❀ Plant out summer seedlings such as petunias and

phlox. Sow seeds of marigolds, zinnias, cosmos

and sunflowers.

❀ Feed roses and hibiscus with Yates Dynamic

Lifter Advanced for Roses. Put a layer of organic

mulch over their root systems.

❀ Spread Yates Dynamic Lifter Pellets around

most of the shrubs in the garden. Because it

breaks down gradually, it’s ideal for our soils.

SPRING PRUNING

❀ Cut back cold-damaged sections in vulnerable

plants.

❀ After they’ve finished flowering, prune those roses

that only bloom in spring.This group includes

many old-fashioned and weeping roses such as

Banksia roses.

❀ After blooming is also the best time to cut back

spring-flowering shrubs and trees.

❀ Give hedges the first trim of the season.

FRUIT ANDVEGIE GARDEN

❀ Feed lettuce with a liquid plant food every two

weeks to promote rapid growth, which stops the

plants from rushing to seed.

❀ In the herb patch, sow basil seeds and plant

dill. Fertilise existing herbs lightly to encourage

new growth.

❀ Feed citrus trees and check for pest problems.

❀ Sow beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons,

sweet corn and many more.

❀ Your garden will now be well prepared for the

coming summer!

Blemish-free rosesIt’s easy to keep your roses looking their

best with the help of Yates Rose Gun

Advanced. This product takes care of

all the common rose problems – black

spot, mildew, insect pests like aphids

and mites – all-in-one combined,

ready-to-use spray. It’s perfect for

the busy homeowner who

doesn’t have time to

mix garden sprays, and

the fungus and insect

controls get right inside the

plant’s system so they work

from within.

Healthy dietThe garden’s really taking off at this time of year, which is why this is the perfect

time to feed all your garden plants. Don’t forget your pot plants, because they

can be particularly hungry in the spring growing season. InstantGro All Purpose

Compound Fertiliser will feed most plants in the garden

and pots with first a quick boost, followed by a slow

trickle of nutrients over the next few weeks. It’s a bit like

putting you garden on a health-promoting diet!

TIP: Water well after spreading fertiliser - this

gets the goodness heading down to the roots!

Natural goodnessYates Dynamic Lifter Pellets not only feed your plants, they

also improve the soil. It’s made from composted manure with

added seaweed, fishmeal and blood and bone, a rich blend that

excites all the natural micro-organisms in the soil. This helps the

soil work better so your plants aren’t just well fed, they have

happier roots so they end up stronger and healthier.

TIP: Fill the toe of an old stocking with Yates

Dynamic Lifter Pellets, soak in a bucket of water and

dilute the resulting rich liquid to make a liquid plant food.

TIP: Pick roses in

the morning while

flowers are at

their freshest.

Spray weeds awayJust like the rest of the garden,

weeds grow madly in spring.

Yates Zero Rapid, in a quick-spray

trigger pack, is ready for instant

action as soon as weeds appear.

Zero Rapid works so fast, before

you know it the weeds will be

dead, right down to

the roots! In fact, the

advanced formula

works twice as fast as

standard Zero. You can

twist the trigger to select

a far-reaching direct

jet or a broader spray

– both with deadly

results for weeds!

WORDS JUDY HORTON, YATES GARDEN ADVISOR

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The good oilLow toxic PestOil was speciallydeveloped to keep citrus trees freeof critters such as aphids, scale andtiny, leaf-mining grubs that cause thenew leaves to twist and curl. It comeswith its own in-built sunscreen tohelp prevent the leaves gettingsunburnt. PestOil also takes careof whiteflies, mealybugs and otherpests on indoor and outdoor plants.

Tip: Shake container well beforeyou spray to ensure you get good,even coverage over your plants.

Dynamic duoSeasol and Powerfeed 500ml Twin Pack – what a dynamic duo!Seasol is an organic seaweed plant tonic scientifically proven to reduce plantstress – whether from frost or heat! It is the only product with a blend of theworlds best kelps and is subject to a unique manufacturing process that rendersthe product highly active at low application rates.PowerFeed is a high potency plant food containing fish and liquid composts.It also contains many amino acids as well as potassium to improve the qualityof plant growth. The soil conditioners also stimulatehealthy microbial populations in the soil, so it’s morethan just a fertiliser.

Tip: A one-off Seasol treatmentwill provide significant benefits,however regular applications, forexample, fortnightly or monthly,produce best results. Unlikefertilizers, Seasol can be appliedall year round, even in winter andat the height of summer.

No more weeds!Roundup Fast Action – the fastestRoundup ever produced. Weedsstart to die within about 24 hours.Depending on conditions, you can seeresults in as little as 6 hours! RoundupFast Action is rainproof after 2 hours.So, re-application isnot necessary if it rains2 hours after spraying.Planting may occur intreated areas 7 daysafter treatment.

Naturally better!Homegrown food is good for you and the healthier it grows, the healthier it will be to eat.NewOsmocote Vegetables, Tomatoes, Herbs and Garden Bedsworks in harmonywith nature to feed your plants for 6 months - releasing the nutrientsthey need, when they need them. It has a unique biodegradablecoating that controls the release of nutrients according to soiltemperature and ensures there is no excess dumped into theenvironment.Osmocote Vegetables, Tomatoes, Herbs andGarden Beds also contains organic soil activators that encouragebeneficial microbial and earthworm activity.

Home-grown vegiesEnjoy delicious home-grown tomatoesand herbs with Gardman’s Upside-DownTomato and Herb Planter. Perfect forthe first time vegie grower, you can yieldup to 12kg of tomatoes per season whileharvesting up to 4 weeks earlier thantraditional growing methods. Made fromtough, weather-proof material for long-life,the Upside-Down Tomato Planter is idealfor areas such as balconies and patios.

Feed ‘n weedNow’s the time to kill those unsightly weedswhile feeding your lawn with BrunningsExtra Strength Feed n Weed. With aneasy-to-use hose-on pack, it makes lightwork of killing broadleaf weeds includingclover, thistles, capeweed and bindii. Thishandy 2.8L bottle will cover a huge 210square metres of lawn.

Tip: Use BrunningsTomato andVegetable PlantFood to helpencourage healthier,bigger tomatoes.

Tip: Use ExtraStrength Feed nWeed when theweeds are activelygrowing. This willensure your lawnlooks its best withno unsightly weeds.

Tip: Roundupworks bestwhen weeds areactively growing.

Whether you’re afterbeautiful blooms orbumper crops, your localWoolworths has all theessentials to bring yourgarden to life.Wayne RossWoolworths Business Manager - Gardening

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the telltale salt-and-pepper effect - this DIY kit

makes colouring hair a cinch. It’s ammonia–free

and comes with a Speed System applicator

for a foolproof result (it’s so natural, no-one

will notice).

4. Gillette Fusion Gamer Manual gets

our thumbs up – the best razors let you

use a light stroke so you don’t remove the

top layers of skin along with the hair follicle.

This manual razor has no less than five blades

on the front and back surface to help reduce

the pressure required for a close shave. It also

comes with a precision blade built into the back

of the cartridge to make trimming sideburns or

shaping goatees a breeze.

5. Adidas Action 3 Control Antiperspirant

Deodorant is ideal for the man on the go

– the clever Dry Max system is designed

to keep you cool when the heat is on.

One quick all-over spray will keep you dry

when you need to fly (and the manly fragrance

gets our tick of approval, too). It also contains

anti-whitening agents to minimise stains on

skin and clothes.

6. Lynx Bodybuffer Shower Tool is brilliant

for blokes who tend to skip an essential body

cleansing step: exfoliating. This nifty shower

tool gently buffs off dead skin cells. It works

in two ways: one side is designed to help you

easily work a lathering shower gel on to the

skin, while the scrub side will help you buff off

any tough dirt or dry skin on elbows, knees,

hands and feet. It’s a fuss-free way to get super

smooth, clean skin.

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Want to avoid nasty nicks? Peskybumps? Baby soft skin has neverbeen easier for men to achieve –all you need is a little know-howand the right products at hand.

1Ever tried shaving in the shower? The idea is to lift thestubble without excess force and, because the steam

from the shower helps open the pores and softens the hair,you’ll get a closer, smoother shave in the shower. Use long,even strokes. Remember, you’re shaving, not chopping atthe skin.

2Showing Five O’clock Shadow before you’ve had achance to finish your morning latte? You might need

to rethink the way you razor: go with the grain and shavedownward first to remove the bulk of the regrowth, then workupwards against any remaining stubble – it’s the best way toget a super close shave, but be aware that if you have razorbump problems it can further irritate the follicle.

3Think about the skin above your whiskers, too –you might notice the pores around your nose sporting

a black spot? That’s a build-up of oxidised oil and dirt,something that can be easily removed with a quick latherof Primal Earth Mens Face Wash 125ml.

4If you’ve got more than a few days’ growth, a pre-shaveoil is essential. King of Shave Kinexium ST Shave

Oil 20ml uses advanced silicon technology to help the razorglide easily. The clear formula means you can see whereyou’re shaving and it can be used either on its own or incombination with a gel or foam. Great for sensitive skin.

5Don’t feel like shaving every day? Veet For Men HairRemoval Cream dissolves the protein structure of

the hair, leaving the hair shaft with a rounded tip at the skinsurface. The benefits? Regrowth feels softer when comparedto shaving and the results last twice as long.

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1. Oates Massive 4 post squeeze Mophas an extra wide head for cleaning largerfloor areas in less time. it’s extra long non-scratch scourer helps remove stubborn markswithout scratching the floors and the thicksponge has greater absorbency. the easy-squeeze mechanism removes more water soyou can walk on your floor almost instantly!2. Oates Tilt-a-matic squeeze MopDesigned in australia, the innovative tiltmechanism helps reach those awkward spotsunder low objects such as coffee tables.it’s ergonomic hand wringer lever allows youto squeeze out water so the mop leaves lesswater behind, reducing drying time. it alsohas a replaceable scour pad to remove thosestubborn marks and grime with ease. idealfor use inside the home on various surfacesincluding tiles, timber floors and vinyl.3. Vileda superMocio Micro +Cotton Mop is a superior cleaning systemwith a unique microfibre and cotton blendwhich provides super water absorbencycombined with tough cleaning. For bestcleaning results use with Vileda bucket with

power wringing system wrings out morewater for faster drying floors.4. Vileda supermocio TX + Mopis a superior cleaning system with superwater absorbency which picks up 40 percent more dirt and particles using pick uppocket technology. Use with the powerpress bucket and wringer system for fasterdrying floors.5. Oates Outdoor Broom has stiffpolypropylene bristles to effectively sweepup particles. ideal for use on decking,concrete and stone paths and driveways,you will have the right broom for the job.these brooms also have a robust powder-coated handle to help resist againstweathering.6. Vileda Bath Magic system isdesigned to clean the bathroom with minimaleffort. it features an extendable handle toreduce bending and stretching and uniqueswivel head to get into difficult corners.this innovative system is ideal for showers,baths, tiles and glass and is part of Vileda’sBathroom Care range.

7. sabco super swish Xtra is thecomplete floor cleaning system with wetand dry microfibre pads for all hard floorsurfaces. Microfibres reach into the tiniestgrooves and tightest corners, and removeall dirt. the non-scratch scourer shiftsstubborn dirt and grime. sabco superswish Xtra needs less water with orwithout chemicals.8. Oates superior indoor Broomhas dense, soft, flagged bristles to collectfine particles and dirt plus minimise airbornedust while sweeping. it also has robustpowder coated steel handle to help resistagainst weathering. ideal for use inside thehome on surfaces including tiles, timberfloors and vinyl, as the soft bristles aredelicate on floors. the angled bristles easilyget into corners and effectively remove dirtfrom crevices.Top tip: hang up broom after use toprevent bristles becoming compressed orflat. occasionally wash broom head in warmwater (up to 40˚C) with a mild detergent toremove any built up dirt.

You’ll find everything you need to get your house in tip top shape in the cleaning aisleat your local Woolworths supermarket.

what’s in store

Jif CreamFor tough cleaning problems such as

baked on food or grease, you can trust

Jif to get things looking sparkling and

new again, without harsh scratching.

Jif has the cleaning power of

microparticles to lift away the dirt and

break down grease, so you’re left with

polished and clean surfaces everytime.

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Bissell Rugstick and Heavy TrafficRug Stick is a 5-piece handle that fits

into a cleaning foot with spray nozzles

and brush perfect for cleaning carpets.

Heavy Traffic snaps into the foot of

the Rug Stick and allows you to apply

the foam and brush in with one simple

process. Plus, the Rug Stick gets the

foam deep down into the carpet fibres

allowing for a deep thorough clean.

DomestosGive your bathroom a thorough spring

cleaning with powerful Domestos.

Its thick formula kills germs, removes

dirt and mould while disinfecting your

whole bathroom. Versatile Domestos

can kill germs in the toilet, sinks, shower,

floor and unblock drains. Available in

Regular, Citrus andMountain Fresh

scents.

Stone & Tile Benchtop CleanerDuPont Granite & Marble Benchtop

Cleaner + Protector cleans and seals

stone such as marble and granite in

one simple step! And DuPont Daily

Stone + Tile Benchtop Cleaner is

great for Caesarstone benchtops,

stone, glass and ceramic splashbacks

and floor tiles.

Earth ChoiceFeel good about cleaning your home

without using harsh chemicals.

Earth Choice offers a unique and

environmentally responsible alternative

to conventional household cleaning

products, without having to sacrifice

performance. With a product range to

suit all your cleaning needs, protect

your family with Earth Choice.

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zaleas are one of themost popular floweringshrubs in the world,and can thrive in allbut the tropical parts

of Australia. Azalea flowers areclassified as singles with a singlerow of petals or doubles withmultiple rows of petals giving aruffled appearance. They comein colours of pure white throughto soft blush pink tones, vividcerise to deep reds and purples.There are even some bi-colouredvarieties available.Most azaleas will grow in a

sunny or semi-shaded positionbut try to avoid exposure to hotafternoon sun. The more vigorousgrowing single types perform wellin the garden and can be trainedinto beautiful flowering hedges.The pretty double flowering

types can be slower growingand are also well suited to potsor patio tubs.Azaleas are shallow rooted

plants and benefit from a soilrich in organic matter such ashomemade compost or agedcow manure. Ensure the drainageis good because they dislike wetfeet. Feeding after flowering withan azalea fertilizer ensures a goodsurge of healthy growth. Azaleasonly require a light pruning aroundDecember to shape the plant andencourage more flowers.Whilst garden azaleas can

be quite drought hardy onceestablished they will alwaysperform better with regularwatering especially during thewarmer months. Azaleas grownin planter pots will always needregular watering.

Spring has finally sprung.Now is the perfect timeof year to inject a vibrantsplash of colour into yourgarden beds, window boxesor patio with spring’s earlyflowering shrub, the azalea.

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It’s a moment Lilliana Taleski will neverforget – watching her four-year oldson, Stefan (pictured above withsister Isabella), being dragged from afamily friend’s pool and placed in the

recovery position by his 12-year old sister,Isabella. It was a heart-wrenching moment.

“It all happened in a split second. I justcouldn’t believe it,” says Liliana. “If Isabellahadn’t seen him bobbing in the water, itmight have been too late. She saved his life.”

Rushed to The Children’s Hospital atWestmead by CareFlight, Stefan wasadmitted to the Trauma Unit to monitor hisbreathing and oxygen intake. “The medicalteam was just fantastic, they went over andabove what was required of them, helpingStefan but also supporting us and providingguidance on how to help him recover fromthe mental trauma,” says Lilliana.

“The ordeal has had a good outcome –Stefan is still with us and is well and it’s reallymade me so aware of just how importantfunding for The Children’s Hospital is.”

A Woolworths employee at Bonnyrigg,Lilliana experienced first-hand the results ofher store’s fundraising efforts — much of theequipment used in the hospital is purchasedwith funds raised through the annualWoolworths Fresh Food Kids HospitalAppeal. “The doctors and nurses do suchan amazing job but they need extra fundsto help save children’s lives,” says Lilliana.“Every cent counts. If you can afford todonate just $2, that’s something. That’sless than the cost of a cup of coffee.”

“It doesn’t take much to make a difference.Even a little goes a long way because it alladds up in the end,” says Lilliana. “I neverimagined that the fundraising events I had

participated in through work would have apersonal impact on my life. It really is a greatcause that needs the support.”

Supporting this worthwhile causeis simple:• Make a donation of any amount and it willbe added to your grocery bill. All donationsover $2 are tax deductible and a tax receiptwill be issued.• Enjoy a treat from a Woolworths fundraisingsausage sizzle or cake stall.• Purchase Hospital Appeal merchandise atregisters.• Buy a stunning $16 floral bouquet.$2 from every bunch sold will go to theAppeal.

When:The Woolworths Fresh Food Kids HospitalAppeal runs from August 23-October 17.W

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Meet Lilliana, Isabella and Stefan. The Fresh Food Kids Hospital Appeal hasmade a big difference in their lives.

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behind the scenes

Baby Ella & Ashleigheigheigheigheigheigh

Ella, Michael & Ashleigh

FreshfoodmumsMeet Ashleigh. She’s a realAussie mum just like you.

“As we have a 15 month old baby and bothwork, we need to be super organised. I planthe meals for the following week on the weekend.I try to cook at least one new dish each week soI use food mags and cook books for inspiration.My husband works shift work so also need toensure that our menu for the week includes dishesthat can be reheated such as a stir-fry, casseroleor a pasta dish. I find stir-fries are a great wayto sneak the vegetables into meals too.”

Prep 5 mins | Cook 1 hour + 30

minutes | Serves 6

2 tbs oil

1.5kg Boneless Blade Beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and

chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tbs flour

1 tsp dried thyme

3 cups beef stock

¼ cup tomato purée or sauce

good splash Worcestershire

sauce

1Preheat oven to 160°C.

Heat half the oil in a large

heatproof casserole pan.

Add the meat in batches

and brown all over. Remove

to a bowl.

2Add the rest of the oil and

cook onion, carrot, celery

and garlic for 5 minutes. Sprinkle

over the flour and mix well.

3Return the meat to the pan

with thyme, stock, purée

and Worcestershire sauce.

Season with salt and pepper

and mix well. Cover, place in

oven and cook for 1½ hours until

tender, stirring occasionally.

Cook Ahead Casserole

Fresh Tip: Cook the day before and store in the fridge. If you havetoo much, freeze it for a quick meal that’s ready when you are.

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