Blueberry Milkshake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream

• 2 cups milk

• 2 cups frozen blueberries

• 2 tablespoons honey

• Whipped cream, fresh berries and sprigs of mint for garnish (optional)

METHOD - Simple!

   1. In a blender, puree all of the ingredients until thick and smooth.
   2. Pour into 4 glasses.
   3. Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles and fresh berries.

YUMMMMMY!

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup white sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 2 cups SR Flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 egg – beaten

• 1 cup milk

• 1/3 cup coconut oil

METHOD

   1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Lightly grease a loaf pan.
   2. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
   3. In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar.
   4. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
   5. Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture.
   6. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture.
   7. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
   8. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
   9. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.
   10. Serve warm with butter! And a cuppa.

THE BEST EVER CARAMEL SLICE

Here at EAN we always have treats in the cookie jar…… and this is voted the best in the office

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup plain flour

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup desiccated coconut

• 125g butter melted

• 100g butter – extra

• 2 x 395g cans sweetened condensed milk

• 1/3 cup golden syrup

• 200g dark cooking chocolate – melted

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

METHOD

   1. Preheat oven to 160’C. Lightly grease a lamington tin and line with baking paper
   2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and coconut.
   3. Add melted butter and mix well.
   4. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
   5. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until lightly browned.
   6. Let cool
   7. Place extra butter, condensed milk and syrup in a medium saucepan.
   8. Stir over low heat until smooth.
   9. Pour over base and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden
   10. Let cool
   11. Melt dark chocolate
   12. Combine chocolate and oil, stir until smooth
   13. Pour evenly over slice

3 Meditation Techniques for the busy EA!

Meditation can make you healthier, happier, and more productive. It can even help you live longer.

But mastering your thoughts has never been easy and our multitasking, sensory-bombarding world makes it harder than ever.

Meditation is not complicated, but it’s not easy either.

Meditation usually involves sitting quietly, often paying attention to your breath, but it doesn’t have to.

There are movement-based techniques like yoga and walking meditations as well.

There are endless ways of classifying the many different kinds of meditation, so don’t be daunted if you see terms you aren’t familiar with like Kundalini or binaural beats meditations.

Mindfulness meditations are the most popular and straightforward types of meditation.

They involve just actively working at quieting the mind, usually by focusing on the breath or on a phrase.

Technique 1: Breathing Meditation

Breathing meditation is the most simple, basic form of meditation.

Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and breathe naturally, preferably through your nose.

Focus your attention on your breath, but do not try to change or control it.

When a random thought barges into your head, simply label it as “a thought” and bring your attention back to your breath.

This meditation actually trains your brain to stop jumping around and stay focused on the present.

Technique 2: Walking Meditation

Movement meditations are great for those who have trouble sitting still.

The simplest moving meditation is a walking meditation which can be done anywhere, anytime.

A walking meditation is not the same thing as simply taking a walk.

The difference is both your attention and intention.

Walking while listening to an audio book or talking on the phone doesn’t count!

Consciously putting one foot in front of the other while concentrating on the sounds of nature, the feeling of the ground under your feet, and the sensation of the weather on your skin — that’s a walking meditation.

As you walk, just as when you sit and meditate, unwanted thoughts will pop into your mind.

Gently remove them.

As long as you are mindful, you can turn any activity into a meditation.

Think of the famous “wax on, wax off” scene in the movie Karate Kid, where polishing a car became a moving meditation.

Technique 3: Kirtan Kriya Meditation

Kirtan Kriya is a type of meditation from the Kundalini yoga tradition, but don’t let the mystical sounding name daunt you.

This meditation is simple and has science to back it up.

During this meditation, sit comfortably and repeat the sounds “sa, ta, na, ma.”

You can say the sounds out loud or to yourself.

As you say the sounds, move your fingers in succession like this:

On “sa,” touch the index fingers of each hand to your thumbs.

On “ta,” touch your middle fingers to your thumbs.

On “na,” touch your ring fingers to your thumbs.

On “ma,” touch your little fingers to your thumbs.

Research has confirmed that doing this meditation for 12 minutes per day increases blood flow to two parts of the brain involved in retrieving memories.

It can improve memory in otherwise healthy people and has proved useful even for those with Alzheimer’s.

Other proven benefits include improvements in mood and sleep.

Holiday Dreams – here are some destinations out of the comfort zone!

Mackenzie Country, Otago, New Zealand



Have you heard about the exclusive new adventure lodge – The Lindis, in the Ahuriri Valley. A beautiful location and venue – check it out - https://www.thelindis.com/.

Ouarzazate, Morocco



Known as the gateway to the Sahara, Ouarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s beautiful Atlas Mountains and home to the impressive fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where you can head to the ancient Kasbah to watch the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
No trip is complete without a stay at the Riad Ouarzazate - a Kasbah style riad located in the centre of Ouarzazate and offering stylish rooms with traditional Moroccan décor and an outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy the traditional cuisine.


Wadi Rum – Jordan

From 1 March until 13 April 2019, travellers are invited to take part on the Jordan Trail - a long distance hiking trail (650km through 52 villages and towns) connecting the length of Jordan from Um Qais in the north to Aqaba in the south.

Regularly compared to Mars with its reddish sands and natural arches, this setting is the perfect 'out of the world' holiday experience.

Tip: Stay at the Memories Aicha Luxury Camp for the ultimate desert experience. With views of the mountains which are perfect for stargazing, the property also provides its guests with delectable dishes in its restaurant and a breakfast that caters to all dietary requirements.

Nusa Penida, Indonesia

If you love the Gili Islands, Bali, you need to head to Nusa Penida - a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in Indonesia.

Located on the southeast coast of Bali, the island offers breath-taking, mostly untouched landscapes with opportunities to scuba dive, walk along the Crystal Bay or soak in the natural wonders including the Giri Putri Cave and the natural infinity pool Angel’s Billabong. BLISS