In the latest episode of Better Homes and Gardens, set to air on the 8th March 2024, viewers can see Joh and Charlie travel from Cairns to the Cassowary Coast, plus Dr Harry’s Alpaca farm adventure, Karen’s Crunch Crumbed Chicken, and more!
Episode synopsis for this weeks show:
Johanna and Charlie from Cairns to the Cassowary Coast
Queensland might be known for its beaches, but in the tropical north, it’s the beautiful rainforests that Joh and Charlie are exploring. Travelling from Cairns south through the Tablelands to Mission Beach and the incredible Cassowary Coast, they’ll learn how the natural environment plays such a crucial role in so many aspects of the lives of this ancient people.
Adam Does Do-It-Yourself Dining
Your dining table is a very important item of furniture in your home, but buying one that’s not only practical, but a statement piece can come with a hefty price tag. So, Adam will show you how to build your own, with a matching pair of bench seats for less than it costs to buy such a high-quality product.
Colin’s Clafoutis with a Berry Twist
Tonight, our resident Irishman’s going to cook a delicious dessert that’s like a Yorkshire pudding that went on holiday to France. The Clafoutis is a crustless tart that traditionally features cherries, but today, Colin’s using raspberries and blueberries.
Dr. Harry Farm Adventure? Alpaca My Bag
With over 120 Alpacas and a load of Llamas, you’d be forgiven for thinking Dr Harry’s travelled to the Andes but he’s actually only an hour and half north of Sydney! From buying an old dairy farm so they could ride their horses, to now having over 300 animals including chickens, cows and sheep, Harry meets the couple whose tree-change has grown larger than they ever expected.
Melissa Visits a Suburban Secret Garden
In a sea of colourful flowers that changes all year round, Melissa explores a garden that evokes beauty and wonder in all seasons. This may sound like a professional show garden but is actually a modest sized suburban corner block. The garden is so abundant, there is virtually no lawn left but that makes it a haven for pollinating insects and birds alike.
Juliet needs no Romeo for this Cubby House
Cubby houses can take a lot to build, multiple sheets and blankets, trying to find ways to anchor them and stick them together, and after all that they often collapse anyway. But not with Juliet’s ultimate fold-away cubby house!
Karen’s Crunchy Crumbed Chicken
Crumbed chicken is a great mid-week meal, but Karen will show you how to elevate it to a wonderful weekend entertainer. Besides making the most crunchy and flavourful crumb, the key is the sharp and snappy dressing.
Graham’s Fast Facts on the Fascinating Wollemi Pine
Since its discovery in 1994, the ancient Wollemi Pine has fascinated the botany world. With so few left in the wild, they’ve been the subject of an intense conservation program. Graham runs through a few interesting facts about this intriguing and endangered species.
