From gourmet sandwiches at Hector’s Deli to the tranquil oasis of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, and a thrifty DIY office setup, these stories celebrate the art of savoring life’s simple pleasures: good food, natural beauty, and creative living on a budget.
Catch these stories tonight, on Better Homes and Gardens:
JOHANNA – THE ULTIMATE SANDWICH
The humble sandwich is the toast of the town… with specialty shops on the rise and fans queueing up at the best places. Forget fine dining because when Johanna meets Dom Wilton from Melbourne’s famous Hector’s Deli, she finds out there’s a lot you can do between two slices of bread.
ADAM – CHANGEABLE FRAME
As a parent, who doesn’t love the constant flow of pictures your kids produce? But if you’d like to save your walls from all that blue-tac, Adam has a great idea to help you display your kids’ works of art in a way that allows you to easily change the picture without all the fuss.
COLIN – MY BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti Bolognese maybe an Italian staple, but everyone’s got their own version. For Colin, when it comes to his own ingredients .. the more the merrier. So, what are his favourite veggies to include and how do you avoid smoking out the house with Olive Oil?
COLIN – THE EASIEST CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BROWNIE
As a young chef Colin was great at savoury cooking, but not so great at sweets. So, he devised a recipe for chocolate brownies that’s delicious and super easy to make.
GRAHAM – MELBOURNE’S BOTANIC GARDENS WALKAROUND
Living in a big city, gardens and green spaces are essential for our mental health and general well-being. when it comes to a beautiful garden to escape to, it’s hard to beat the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Graham shows us through the treasure trove of amazing flora and diverse plant collections extending over 38 hectares.
CHARLIE – RE-USE IT IN THE GARDEN
With reno’s galore around our nation, there’s bound to be a few leftover building material odds and ends hanging about, or worse yet, discarded. Charlie takes a stroll through one of Sydney’s biggest re-use and recycling plants on the Northern Beaches where thousands of thousands of discarded items come to life as part of your next home project.
JULIET – INDOOR OUTDOOR OFFICE HACK
Whether it’s working or studying from home .. it’s important to have an environment that’s conducive to peace, order and concentration. So, Juliet’s creating a cute workstation and office, without spending a lot of money, by upcycling an old kid’s wardrobe.
DR HARRY – YUMIAO CAT CAFÉ
If you love cats and you love coffee, then a cat café is going to be your happy place. Dr Harry is visiting one such café to see what they’re all about. Cat café’s are resonating with people who’d love a pet of their own, but circumstances don’t allow for it.
