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For more tips on making the
most of ingredients.@chef_guy_turlandASACHEF,you’retaught
to respect the most humble
of ingredients and that
there’snosuchthingas
foodwaste–justwasted
food.Thebestwaytorespectingredients
andpayhomagetothefarmerswhogrow
them is to use everything, as in this recipe
for chilled cucumber soup.
Peel1Lebanesecucumberintolong
strips,reservingpeel.Chopfleshandchill
peel until needed. To make the chilled
soup, in a blender, whiz cucumber flesh
with1cupGreekyoghurt,^1 / 2 small
avocado,1tbsapplecidervinegar,finely
gratedzestof1lemonandjuiceof^1 / 2 a
lemon,^1 / 2 clove finely chopped garlic,
2choppedspringonions,^1 / 4 tsp finely
chopped chilli, 2 tbs finely chopped
parsley,1tbschoppedtarragonand2tbs
extravirginoliveoiluntilsmooth.Season
andchillovernighttodevelopflavours.
Whenreadytoserve,patreserved
cucumber peel dry with paper towel and
grillinahotchargrillpanuntilcrispand
charred, then season. Serve soup with
crispycucumber,adrizzleofextravirgin
olive oil and extra chopped avocado.LEF
TOVERcucumber
MAKE THEM LASTFirst
off, when you’re selecting cucumbers,
choose crisp bright-green examples
that are free from any soft spots.
Cucumbersprefertobekeptas
dry as possible, as moisture can
encourage mould growth. Store
themwrappedinpapertoweland
placed in an open plastic bag at
thebottomofthefridge.They
should keep for 5-7 days.
SERVETHEMWITH
Butter,chillies, chicken, crab, mint,
coriander, peas, trout, feta, goat’s
curd, dill and cumin.ILLUSTRATION
ALICE CLEARY
@misspamplemousseFUTURE
PROOF
AUSSIESLOVETOTRAVEL.
Stats from Tourism Research
Australiashowwetookabout
40 million flights in the past
year alone. That adds up
to a whole lot of jetlag.
In aworld-first,Qantasisworkingto
combatthedisruptiveeffectsoflong-haul
travelonourbody’scircadianrhythms,aka
jetlag. As the airline launches its first Boeing
787DreamlinerflightfromPerthtoLondon
this month, they’ve teamed up with the
University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins
Centre to reshape the travel experience.
“Ourpartnership will examine everything
fromreducingtheimpactofjetlag,through
to health, nutrition and sleep through the
entire journey, from the lounge to the
cabin,”saysQantasGroupCEOAlanJoyce.
The Dreamliners have game-changing
features, including higher humidity to
combat dehydration – the enemy of
wellbeingwhenyou’reintheair–plus
new coloured lighting, sound effects
andmealandsleepschedules.
What you eat and drink has a serious
impact,saysNeilPerry,theairline’sFood
&BeverageCreativeDirector.Hisnew
anti-jetlagmenuincludesbreakfastbowls
loaded with grains, seeds, supergreens and
healthyproteins;andsleep-promoting
dinners(lessspices,morecomplexcarbs
to calm the parasympathetic nervous
system). His ‘Quench’ program encourages
rehydrationthroughkombucha,herbal teas,
freshjuicesandflavouredwaters.
This all sounds great, but does it mean
wecannolongerenjoyaglassofwine after
take-offif we want to avoid jetlag?
“I would hate to fly to London without
atleastthreeglassesofwine;itwouldbea
tragedy!”Perryassuresme.“So,ifyoudrink
wine, match every glass with a water.”
For Neil Perry’s healthy travel tips, visit
delicious.com.auBuckle in for international
travelwherejetlagisnotonthe
itinerary, writesShannon Harley.Searchdelicious.com.au for
‘smashed cucumber and radish pickle’Inourcolumnshowingyouhowtogetthemostfromingredients,
Bondi Harvest chefGuy Turland maximises cucumber, skin and all.INSIDER.