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Bags! Bags! Bags!

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(above and below) Our best selling Mirrors and Bells Clutch

(above) Pom Pom Clutch in Marigold/Red

(above) Pom Pom Clutch in Blue/Red

Click to shop all Bags + Clutches and don't forget our Tunisian Towels!

Eat Fit Food: Recipe + a Special Offer!

2014-06-23T14:21:00.001+10:00

Curious to try Eat Fit Food but haven't yet? Now is your chance - they have a brand spankers new ‘Taste Test’ package (where you can order one meal a day for three days). They just know that once you have tasted the quality and sheer deliciousness of their wholefood meals, you will long for more, especially given the ease and convenience of their service – fast, fresh and simple (no need to spend your spare time grocery shopping/cooking/cleaning/washing up…bliss!). Try them out for only $69 with code 'TABLETONIC' (save more than 40%!). To sign up for your ‘Taste Test’ special give Eat Fit Food a call on 1300 302 930 or email them (info@eatfitfood.com.au) before 5pm on Friday 4th July.

Fish with Moroccan Cauliflower & Currant Salad and Coconut Yoghurt Dressing
(Serves 4)

Salad:

250g cauliflower florets

200g tinned chickpeas

50ml olive oil

2 tsp Moroccan spice/chopped coriander root

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp fennel seeds

½ cup boiled water to soak currants

40g soaked currents

10g chopped coriander/parsley

Method:

In a bowl mix the olive oil, Moroccan spice, chopped coriander root, turmeric and fennel seed. Retrieve water that was used to soak currants and add to spices. Mix the raw cauliflower florets through the spice mix and steam roast for 10-12 mins, enduring it is cooked but not overcooked. Allow to cool. Add cauliflower florets to drained and washed chickpeas. Add soaked currants, chopped coriander and parsley leaf.

Fish:

5 x 150g fish

Chopped herbs (chives/parsley/mint)

40ml olive oil

5 lemon slices (cooked on fish)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method: Marinade the fish in chopped herbs (parsley, chives, mint) in a bowl. Put fish a tray and put a slice of lemon on each fish it fish. Bake fish for 12-14 minutes at 165 degrees.

Yoghurt dressing:

250ml Coconut Yoghurt

½ lemon - juiced

1 tbsp dijon mustard

Mix all together

Add 5g toasted pine nuts to each portion and ENJOY!

And here's what I love about Eat Fit Food - That meal (above) is not only dinner-party-worthy, but positively filled with health benefits:

FISH includes Omega-3 fatty acids. According to Australia’s leading health research body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), suggests that Australians should eat more fish and aim for two or more serves weekly.

CHICKPEAS provide a great source of plant protein, fibre and iron. The currants provide a delicious sweetness and the mix of cauliflower, herbs and spices fills this dish with an array of flavours.

CURRANTS provide a different flavour and are smaller in size to the common dried grape, sultanas. Currants are high in fibre and low in saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium. Currants are also a good source of potassium, manganese, Vitamin C and Vitamin K. As they are dried, they are concentrated source of calories, sugar, and nutrients, so you only need to add a small amount. For a vegetarian meal, you can omit the fish as the chickpeas will provide a great source of protein.

TURMERIC In the world of herbs and spices, there’s one that leads the pack in terms of healing - turmeric. If you can find turmeric in root form, you can even juice it and add some lemon, lime, and honey for a delicious healing drink. HOT TIP: To supercharge its healing abilities, don’t skimp on the black pepper. When you mix turmeric together with black pepper you greatly enhance your body’s absorption of it.

TO RECAP: Try Eat Fit Food out for only $69 with code 'TABLETONIC' (save more than 40%!). To sign up for your ‘Taste Test’ special, call on 1300 302 930 or email info@eatfitfood.com.au before 5pm on Friday 4th July.

SURFS UP: TABLE TONIC SALE

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CLICK TO SHOP

SHOW US YOUR SPACE: LEIGH CAMPBELL, BEAUTY DIRECTOR AT COSMOPOLITAN MAG

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I love a good house ~~perve~~ tour as much as the next person, so imagine the somersaults my eyeballs did when they clapped eyes on THIS one (courtesy of the FAB Citizens of the World site) - Cosmopolitan Magazine's Beauty Director Leigh Campbell and her divine Sydney apartment. And the icing on the cake? A Vintage Table Tonic Moroccan Wedding Blanket. Sigh...

(above) Her Table Tonic Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket

Leigh says: “I love my bed so much; it’s my favourite place in the world. I always wanted a high bed, so I have actually put a mattress and base on top of the slats. It’s the interior equivalent or driving a Range Rover.”

“I much prefer to read in bed than watch TV, so I spend a lot of time in there. Quality bedding is a non-negotiable; you’ve got to fork out good money for that stuff.”

WORD. Click for the full tour.

New Arrivals at Table Tonic

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(above) I think Jen Bishop summed it up beautifully when she said: "Being a self confessed neat freak, I have more than a passing interest in cleaning products. I like them to smell divine and not be full of chemical nasties, as well as be effective. I also want them to look good if I leave them out, however ridiculous and shallow that may seem! I don’t ask much, do I?" Oh, I hear you Jen! She was referring to a fab new range of cleaning products - Bondi Wash. I'm so proud to add a kickass local business to our (ever expanding product range), especially when it smells, looks and feels this good. Click to shop Bondi Wash.

(above) These divine organic wool floor cushions ($280) from Mexico are available in Off White for pre-order (arriving next week). Also available in Stone.

(above) Beautiful Merino Woool Blankets from Mexico ($130) are available in Cream for pre-order (arriving next week). They measure 2m x 1m and great as a wrap as well.

(above) Beautiful Nutscene Jute Twine from England has landed in Black and Natural. Choose from Medium, 80m ($8) and Large, 130m ($12).

(above) Gratuitous Table Tonic Avalon shot.

(above) On Saturday I said a sad goodbye to Table Tonic Avalon shop legend Ruth, who has landed a gig in Advertising. How amazing are the flowers (from Wild Lotus in Newport)!

(above) Anklets! Back in stock in Black, White and Double Strand White.

(above) Our Jute Baskets in Natural are finally back in stock! Small ($25), Medium ($30), Large ($35).

(above) Ooooooh. How cool are THESE things?! The Snake Wardrobe ($149) from Germany. Architect designed and beautifully crafted, in small production runs, from 40 Beech spheres.

(above) Jute Shoppers ($39) are back in stock in Black Diamond and Black Herringbone (but going fast!). And the Alexandra Zumbo Tassel Necklace ($139) is available for pre-order.

(above) That's me, telling it like it is in the new (July) issue of Marie Claire. Instagram isn't always what it seems! PS Come follow @tabletonic on Instagram.

RECIPE: Quinoa, Beetroot & Broccoli Salad

2014-06-02T12:10:00.002+10:00

A fresh crunchy salad doesn’t always have to be on the side, it can be the star of its own meal! Eat Fit Food’s Quinoa, beetroot & broccoli salad with sultanas, pepitas and raspberry dressing is delicious as a main meal or an accompaniment. This light-but-hearty summery salad is absolutely delicious and the flavours go so well together.

BEETROOT is a delicious root vegetable that will support our body’s detoxification process. Beetroot is also high in iron (who knew!) which will boost your energy levels and help fight fatigue.

SWEET POTATO is high in Vitamin B6, is a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin D, as well as iron and magnesium - the relaxation/anti stress mineral.

QUINOA (pronounced keen-wah) is notorious for its health benefits and is possibly THEE superfood. Its nutty texture is an awesome gluten free option which is high in protein (are you listening vegetarians?), iron, fibre and low in fat. Make sure you rinse it well in a fine sieve before cooking (Quinoa has a natural bitter coating of saponins, which dissolve when quinoa is rinsed) and be adventurous with the different varieties and colours. Use Quinoa in salads, stuffings and anywhere you’d use rice or pasta. I even have it for breakfast with fresh fruit (pear and passionfruit is GOOD), some walnuts and a small dollop of coconut yoghurt.

Quinoa, beetroot & broccoli salad with sultanas, pepitas and raspberry dressing

INGREDIENTS

½ cup quinoa

1 beetroot

¼ of a bunch of broccoli

600g sweet potato

1 carrot

1 capsicum

A handful of walnuts

A handful of sunflower/pepita seeds mixed

¼ of an onion

A handful of sultanas

A handful of parsley

A handful of spinach

Sal & pepper to taste

DRESSING

1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed

A dash of Dijon mustard

A squeeze of honey

A dash raspberry vinegar

A dash of olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

Cooked quinoa for 11 minutes

Dice beetroot, cook at 180°C for roughly 30 minutes.

Dice sweet potato, cook at 180°C for 15 minutes.

Steam broccoli in small florets for 2 minutes.

Cook walnuts and seeds for 5 mins in oven 180°C.

Chop onion, carrot and capsicum.

Mixed the quinoa and parsley together with salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange as you wish on your plate and ENJOY!

You might remember I had it for lunch on Day 1 of my Eat Fit Food 20 Day Overhaul:

It's good, people. IT'S GOOD.

PS There are so SO many new Table Tonic products to tell you about. Watch this space (or just click here).

My Eat Fit Food "20 Day Overhaul" PART 1

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SO. The Table Tonic shop in Avalon (Sydney) has expanded, this poor blog has been more neglected than ever, and my eating habits were HIDEOUS. To say I've been time poor the past couple of months (years?) would be an understatement. And bread has been my special friend. So has pasta. And Allen's Snakes (aren't they the best?).

For anyone feeling a little down on life, depressed even, I say this - If you're wondering what's up (and what you MIGHT be able to do about it), look at your diet. Stay away from sugar, processed foods and refined carbs. Eat more fresh vegetables. Do it for a month and see what happens. You may want to poke around the Whole30 website (I'm going to try it!). It's amazing how what we eat can affect our mood/outlook on life but IT DOES. And it's a fact.

Enter Eat Fit Food. Yes, again (read about my "5 day cleanse" here). This time, I'm doing the 20 Day Overhaul. I KNOW. You can choose to do 20 consecutive days or have weekends off, weedays on (what I'm doing). If you haven't heard of them, Eat Fit Food deliver healthy (and DELICIOUS!) meals daily to your home or office (Sydney & Melbourne) with plans to expand nationwide in the near future. Lara Bingle and delta Goodrem are fans. As is Lindy Klim (wife of swimmer Michael), whose What You See is What You Get Tumblr I am a bit obsessed with.

How does it work? You order online. And everything you put in your mouth for 5, 10 or 20 days is delivered to your doorstep. You get two days worth of food/snacks at a time. It's too easy.

I'm not a huge morning-eating person. So I have the pre-breakfast juice just before lunch and the mid-morning snack after dinner (when I would always reach for something naughty) with a cup of herbal tea (this one). Don't be afraid to mix up the order of things if it works for you (initially anyway).

Day 1 (of 20): Lunch was a Red quinoa, beetroot & broccoli salad with sultanas, pepitas & raspberry dressing. WOW.

Day 2 (of 20): Dinner was a Chicken & rice noodle salad with Cashew nuts. Took me all of 27 seconds to tip onto a plate (and almost as quick to eat!).

Day 3 (of 20): Lunch was a Nicoise Salad with (the welcome addition of) sweet potato. And GEEWHIZZBANGERS they know their way around a salad dressing!!!

Day 4 (of 20): Powerballs! Ah-maaaazing.

Day 5 (of 20): Breakfast today was a cinnamon Quinoa Porridge with almonds. Far out. Delicious.

Stay tuned for Part two and visit the Eat Fit Food website for further info!

Off White Juju Hats available for PRE-ORDER!

2014-04-12T13:02:00.001+10:00

As of RIGHT NOW, our Large Off White Juju Hats and Medium Off White Juju Hats are available for pre-order. We have limited stock arriving late April, so pre-order to avoid disappointment!

(above) A quiet corner of our home. Nothing beats a daybed. And PS Juju clusters are officially the new black (I think so anyway!). Clockwise from top left:

Large Off White Juju Hat ($650)

Large Natural Brown Juju Hat ($650)

Small Off White Juju Hat ($239)

Medium Off White Juju Hat ($399)

On daybed: Table Tonic Moroccan Wedding Blanket.

ADORE: A (NEW NEW NEW!) Book of Colourful Interiors

2014-04-09T13:42:00.002+10:00

Oooooooooooh it's here! It's here! It's here! Well. ALMOST.

ADORE is a beautiful soon-to-be-released hardcover coffee table book filled with colourful interiors and is the creation of Adore Home magazine editor Loni Parker.

And it's finally available for pre-order at Table Tonic ($49)!

Yes, this is the coffee table book Loni so cleverly "crowdfunded" (people pledged money, pre-ordering their copy, sight unseen!), raising over $35,ooo! And the result? Spec-TACULAR. Pre-order at Table Tonic ($49).

The book is divided into 10 chapters according to room type, with plenty of inspiration and eye candy to get your inner designer adorning. Adore breaks down why a room works and offers styling tips and colour theory facts you can file away for future DIY projects. Pre-order at Table Tonic ($49).

There's even a chapter on creative walls and entertaining to help you get the most out of your space. At the end of each chapter, a panel of homeowners and interior designers share their helpful hints and words of wisdom on a whole gamut of decorating topics. Pre-order at Table Tonic ($49).

ADORE pre-orders will be dispatched mid May, so click here to pre-order your copy ($49)!

Bangin' Toy Basket: FOUND!

2014-04-07T17:28:00.002+10:00

There's just something about an enormous basket, isn't there. I'm note sure about you, but I love nothing more than tossing "things" into a large vessel and ending up with a tidy house. Yes - I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU TEDDIES, DOLLIES, VERY CUTE, YET ENORMOUS MOUSE AND RANDOM SKIPPING ROPE. PS Can't wait to read on? Click to buy in Charcoal ($185) or Natural ($165).

We're talking a cavernous opening, handles you can actually hang on to and enough space inside to fit a small donkey. Natural basket ($165).

And when the aforementioned basket looks this good?

Aren't they beautiful? Hand woven from Natural Jute, a sustainable plant. And yes, that's a FULL SIZE PILLOW (below). These things are huuuuge! Size is 50cmL x 36cmW x 36cmH (these dimensions are for the base of the basket however as the sides are flexible, it appears much larger and slightly rounded).

A practical piece for those who appreciate natural fibres and handcrafted work. Great for storing toys, wood, laundry, newspapers and much more! These baskets are durable, eco-friendly and the neutral colour will look smashing in any space.

And bonus points for being Fairtrade.

Suddenly thinking how good the fire wood would look in one...

Our jute baskets are handwoven by women working within a Fair Trade program in Bangladesh. These talented women combine traditional weaving styles with contemporary designs and natural materials. These guys will literally last you a lifetime!

Click to buy in Charcoal ($185) or Natural ($165).

30% OFF: ONE DAY TT SALE!

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Just call me the Good News Fairy - Our divine Palm Tree Pillows are reduced TODAY ONLY! They come with inserts, all good to throw on your favourite daybed/bed/sofa.

THE FAB FIVE

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(above) Our "Aerin" Ceramic Jewellery Tray is back in stock ($24)! Shown with our Simpatico 80 hour candle in Fern ($49), my fave.

(above) Meet "Amira" the Moroccan Berber Rug - a whopping (3.4mx2.1m) and 24kg ($2499)! Remember, you get free delivery Australia wide on all TT rugs with code RUG at checkout!

(above) Our fab glass domes are back in stock - in store only sorry ($35)! Shown with Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap ($14).

(above) The crazy popular Hanging Rope Hurricane Lamps/vases are also back in stock - also in store only (medium $20 and large $25).

(above) Table Tonic Avalon doing what is does best - looking all pretty! See you soon!

V-E-L-V-E-T

2014-03-26T06:00:00.000+11:00

Get right out of town, and after you do that, look what's coming to Table Tonic (and only $99 each)!

VELVET BEANBAGS. I know, right?! Bring on Winter.

Click to pre-order.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2014-03-25T06:00:00.000+11:00

Just like that. A decade (A DECADE!) passes and your baby turns 10. Phwoar. Happy Birthday Jasper!

(above L-R): Anoushka, Granny, Joey, Jasper

"FUN THINGS"

2014-03-24T14:22:00.000+11:00

We have a brand spankers new category in the Table Tonic online store and it's called FUN THINGS!
Here's what you'll find in it:

(above) Our new Rope Hanging Bottles ($22)!

(above) Our Rajasthani Pompom Tassels in Fuschia

or Red ($19)!

(above) Our so-many-uses Coloured Twine!

(above) Our sweet Zinc Hangers, Star and Love Heart ($24)!

(above) The fabulous (set of 2) Booksee shelves ($199)!

Click if you like FUN THINGS!

INSTA-TONIC: The Instagram (look-what-I-bought!) files

2014-03-11T14:59:00.001+11:00

Share your TT purchase with Table Tonic on Instagram by using the hashtag #tabletonic on your photo. If you do? THIS MIGHT HAPPEN:

(above) Who: @scandicoasthome
What: The Coral Simpatico Hobnail Candle $49)

(above) Who: @featherhorse_

What: Large Natural Brown Juju Hat ($650)

(above) Who: @jennaisaacman

What: (Large Silver/Brown Uashmama Bag ($48)

(above) Who: @studioatelier

What: Thai Hmong Embroidered Clutch Bag ($22)

(above) Who: @kindredspirits

What: Mexican Suzani Bedspread ($399)

(above) Who: @a_life_edit

What: Small Uashmama Bags in Gold/Brown ($28) and Brown ($24)

(above) Who: @nicoles_87

What: Large Off White Juju Hat ($650)

(above) Who: @janeynicko

What: A Mexican Suzani ($399) used to cover a lampshade - and as framed wall art!

Last but not least, this one arrived by email:

(above) Off White + Fuschia Baby Juju Hat ($399) and Rajasthani Tassel ($19).

OMIGOSH.

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Eeeeeeeeeeeek! Look what's coming to Table Tonic! Pre-order here (for early April delivery). PS Stock is limited. You have been warned!

(above) Silver Splatter Cowhide Cushions in Small (40cm) $110, and Large (50cm) $129

(above) Silver Splatter Cowhide Cushions in Small (40cm) $110, and Large Chevron (50cm) $129

(above) Black Cowhide Cushions in Small (40cm) $110, and Large Chevron (50cm) $129

Order now and get free shipping within Australia on all cowhide cushions (and all orders over $100) with code freemarch at checkout! CLICK TO SHOP.

FREE SHIPPING at tabletonic.com.au

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CLICK TO SHOP

IN WITH THE NEW!

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A few new treasures - Brand new to Table Tonic this week!

(above) Zinc Hanging Star ($22) - Hang a few on your wall or just pretty up a door handle with one. Each star is 41cm high (including hanger loop).

(above) Our gorgeous range of Simpatico Hobnail candles from the USA has expanded and now includes 3 insanely delicious new scents: Spanish Lime, Marine and

Willow ($49 each). Each candle has an 80 hour burn time and comes in a pretty, reusable glass jar (14cm high).

(above) How sweet are these gift tags? Lovely and earthy, generous in size, available in packs of 6 ($11) in Grey, Cream and Brown. PS They work out to $1.83 for each tag. BARGAIN.

(above) Our fabulous Uashamama (wash-mama) bags are now available in "Senape"

(that's mustard to you and me) in Piccolo ($12), Small ($24), Medium ($32),

Large ($38) and XL ($79).

Small Medium and Large shown above.

How to: How to buy art for your home

2014-02-28T09:31:00.002+11:00

I was so flattered to be asked to contribute to this article on news.com.au last week (along with Clare Bradley, editor of Inside Out magazine)! If you've ever wondered "How to buy art for your home", it's a must read.

(above) A painting by one of my favourite contemporary Australian Artists, Miranda Skoczek.

TT Spotlight: The Ubabub BOOKSEE Shelf

2014-02-25T21:34:00.002+11:00

Those who follow us on Instagram will already know Table Tonic Avalon is getting bigger. As in TWICE THE SIZE bigger! Yes! I'm so excited I could die. The Architect Husband is in overdrive.

Best of all, we're staying right where we are, and more space means more products (and, ahem, a new shop fitout!), so here is the first cab off the rank - the Ubabub Booksee Shelf. And it's already available for pre-order online now!

The Booksee Shelf is another great example of clearly modern design by Australian husband and wife team Natasha & Daniel Dumais, aka Ubabub.

Store your children’s books neatly away whilst displaying their beautiful covers in a decorative way - it's a win win people. Better still, your squids can now clearly see and be inspired to choose their own books. Best of all, it's perfect for aligning next to or just above your kids beds (a clever-pants slim profile reduces the chances of bumps and knocks that often occur with protruding shelves).

The bookshelf is made from a quality, thick, clear acrylic and the high lip at the front ensures your kids books stay on the shelves and don’t fall forward (or off!). Position multiple shelves side by side or one above the other or fill an entire wall with the Booksee Shelf making a brilliant literary feature wall!

To fix the Booksee shelves to your walls, simply fasten to any wall using the series of pre-drilled holes on the back panel of each shelf (these are not visible on the product pictures). These drill holes are suitable for use on stud walls and are not visible once the books are placed on the shelves.

The Booksee is sold in a set of 2 x 900mm wide shelves ($199). Click to buy.

(above) And look what clever Instagram-y folks are getting up to! I'm suddenly thinking where I can squeeze a few into our house (never mind the kids rooms!)...

Buh-bye Ikea Spice Racks. Click to buy the Booksee. And look out for them in the bigger, better Table Tonic Avalon soon (they're even part of our new shop fitout)!

Are you storing your fruit and vegetables right? I wasn't!

2014-02-19T16:03:00.004+11:00

Gosh. Who knew there were so many "tricks" (stay with me, they're simple!) to getting the most out of your fresh produce! Lord knows, there's nothing worse than waste and after you read these "Fresh Produce Storage Tips" from Aussie Farmers Direct, I guarantee you that you'll waste less fruit and veggies next week than you did this week. I know I will. Knowledge is power people!

1. Keep fruit such as apples, pears and bananas away from the rest of your produce as they naturally produce ethylene gas which will ripen the fruit & vegetables around them – especially if they’re in a closed environment such as a crisper or sealed container. On the flip side, if you want to ripen an avocado, place it in a paper bag with a banana to speed up the process.

2. Cut pineapples into small pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge the moment you get them so they’re ready to eat as a snack - you’ll be surprised how quickly you get through them. You can also do this with navel oranges which are great eating at the moment. Whole oranges can be kept for up to two weeks at room temperature and even longer if you keep them in the fridge, however if you do cut up your fruit, eat it within two days – any longer and it will start to ferment.

3. If you have leftover limes or lemons, juice them and keep the juice in ice-trays in the freezer to add to drinks at a later date.

4. Aussie Farmers Direct broccoli is harvested, packed and delivered usually within 48 hours; it’s so fresh you can still see where it’s been cut from the root. Store broccoli in a plastic bag in your fridge crisper.

5. Onions and garlic should be stored in a dark, well-ventilated space; they can be hung in a net in a dark corner of your kitchen so they’re on hand for cooking. As Aussie garlic is only available nine months of the year you can store garlic whole or crushed with a touch of salt submerged in good olive oil.

6. Unwashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are best stored in a cool dark place, such as inside a brown paper bag in a cupboard. However all washed potatoes that have clean skin (no dirt) such as Desiree’s or Nadine’s should be kept in the fridge crisper to stop them from going green.

7. To store iceberg lettuce, remove the core, wash and drain the leaves and place in a container or plastic bag in the fridge.

8. Capsicum will last up to one week in the fridge; given that plastic bags make them sweat, it’s best to store them in a paper bag or crisper.

9. Mushrooms are best stored in a paper bag in the fridge.

10. Try and buy sweet corn still in its husk rather than already cut on a cling film tray as it stores best with the husk still covering the kernels.

11. Soft leaf herbs such as parsley, basil, chervil and coriander can be stored in the fridge for several days, they will last better if the stalks are in a tall glass of water and the leaves are covered with a plastic bag.

12. For longer periods, herbs such as basil and rosemary can be kept in the freezer and added to your cooking at a later date. You may lose some of the texture but the flavour will still be great.

13. Keeping bananas in a cool dark place to slow down the ripening process - if your bananas do go too ripe, use them to make a sweet moist banana cake.

14. If you don’t get through your entire bunch of spring onions, you can replant them in your garden and then just harvest them as you need.

One of the key tricks to long lasting fruit & vegetables is to buy truly seasonal produce from a source you can trust. Most fruit & vegetables that Aussie Farmers Direct delivers is locally sourced within each state and usually delivered within 48 hours of being harvested.

And I didn't realise, but Aussie Farmers Direct now offers organic produce boxes ($39 for a couples box, $59 for a family box). *Runs off to place an order...

To start getting fresh, seasonal, 100% Australian produce delivered direct to your door, visit AussieFarmers.com.au.

Lisa Wilkinson loves a #ttsalad!

2014-02-18T10:11:00.000+11:00

In a discussion about "food porn" on The TODAY Show this morning, Lisa Wilkinson mentioned how much she loves following @tabletonic on Instagram and all my #ttsalads! Thank you so much Lisa!

Did anyone catch the segment? I missed it!

JUST IN: Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blankets

2014-02-17T22:03:00.002+11:00

Okay it's been way too long since we had some cracking Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blankets in stock. But I'm about to change that. Yes! True story. Just right after I wear one for a little minute...

So let's meet the girls:

(above) "EDIE", $890

(above) "KARI", $890

(above) "LUCETTE", $890 (SOLD)

(above) More "LUCETTE"... Because Wowsies. SOLD.

(above) "MATISSE", $990

(above) "SARNA", $990 SOLD

(above) "SIERRA", $990

(above) "ELODIE", $990

All of the wedding blankets are shown above on a Queen size bed, and most would also be suitable for a King size bed (check measurements if you're unsure). There is only one of each available as they're genuine vintage pieces. Each wedding blanket is made from hand loomed sheeps wool and comes professionally cleaned (and in superb condition!). Click to view our full range of Moroccan Wedding Blankets.

Arty Farty: The iPhone App You NEED

2014-02-17T10:24:00.000+11:00

The App: Waterlogue.
What it does: It instantly turns your iphone photos into watercolour masterpieces.
Cost: $2.99.
Why you need it: Because it's BIGFUN!

Dear Artists,

You are officially obsolete.

Sincerely,

Waterlogue

This was my original image (below)!

(above, clockwise from top left): Milo Turkish Kilim Rug $999, Cushions $59-$79, Tassel Bracelets in Mint/Mustard/Navy and Maroon/Peach/Neon Orange $49ea, Moroccan Leather Pouffe (Caramel) $199.

Just to recap: The App is called WATERLOGUE ($2.99).