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GALLERY: Catherine Martin’s rugs -The Great Gatsby

Catherine Martin – the production designer behind Baz Luhrmann’s films, and his wife – has created the sets for Strictly Ballroom and William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet. In addition, she Â won two Oscars for art direction and costume design for Â Moulin Rouge. Catherine has also lent her name to a range of rugs, from Australian brand Designer Rugs, inspired by her work on Lurhmann’s recent film, The Great Gatsby.

Why women are loving ’50 Shades of Grey’

Sex therapist Jacqueline Hellyer talks to us about the important messages to be found in the novel ’50 Shades of Grey’ and why she believes the book speaks to the essence of female sexuality.

Mindfulness for life

Dr Stephen McKenzie, author of ‘Mindfulness for life’, talks to us about the art of letting go and being in the present moment through the practice of mindfulness.

San Fermin “Running Of The Bulls” Festival

Scroll through our gallery of photos from the annual San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, highlighted by the Running of the Bulls.

Last Pinta giant tortoise dies

Lonesome George, the last-of-his-kind giant tortoise and a symbol of the Galapagos Islands, dies at about 100 years of age.

NASA delivers high-def view of Venus transit

Instruments aboard NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) have captured stunning images of the June 5 and 6 transit of Venus across the Sun. The images give a fine detail view of an event that will not happen again until 2117.

VIVID Festival lights up for school kids

We talk to Ramin Jahromi about how Sydney’s VIVID Light Festival is helping to inspire a new generation of young designers through special workshops that emphasize the importance of design.

Venus set for rare solar pass

Venus will slide between the Sun and Earth next week, the last such transit for 117 years.

Top 5 Winter Recipes

Top 5 Winter Recipes. It’s time to get excited about winter comfort food. From a seasonal soup, to classic lamb […]

Paralysis patient tastes freedom with thought control technology

Groundbreaking new research is allowing quadriplegics to control objects with a robotic arm and the power of their thoughts. A study involving a brain-computer interface shows that people who have lost the use of their limbs can use their mind to function

MiNDFOOD Radio: Chris Thornton

Clinical psychologist Chris Thornton talks to us about eating disorders, one of the most common chronic diseases amongst young women in Australia today and the rise of bulimia in recent years.

Peng Peng the sheep heralds new era of cloning

Chinese scientists have cloned a genetically modified sheep containing a “good” type of fat found naturally in nuts, seeds, fish and leafy greens that helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. MiNDFOOD reports.

GALLERY: Holi festival of colours, India

Phagwa, or Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, celebrates the beginning of spring. Here are some colourful images of attendants reveling in the festivities.

Book reviews

On average I would receive approximately 10 books a day to review. While books are my passion, it is near impossible to make even a dent on what comes in…

Grammy Awards 2012

The show must go on. Despite Whitney Houston’s shocking death a day earlier, music stars came out to celebrate the 2012 Grammy Awards with typical red carpet flash and over-the-top fashion.

Deadlines

A lot of blood, sweat and tears goes into producing a fantastic magazine. Think we sit here filling our nails? Think again. Here is a guide to how we go from ideas to print.

Fruits of the Forest Charlotte

Fruits of the Forest Charlotte recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto

Served on a bed of seasonal asparagus and stuffed with the delicious home-made mint pesto, this leg of lamb is the perfect addition to your weekend menu.

Good content is hard to find

Do you have a story idea for MiNDFOOD? Donna Duggan explains how to make your content stand out.

The exquisite things in life

A weekend spent on Hamilton Island leaves Donna wondering how to redefine the word ‘luxury’. MiNDFOOD reports.

Crispy-Skin Snapper on Chickpea, Corn and Tomato Salad

Nothing goes better with crispy, succulent snapper than this fresh, healthy salad. Simple yet delicious, this meal can be ready in moments.

Ans Westra ‘Wash Day at the Pa’ gallery

Forty-seven years ago Ans Westra provided the text and forty-four images for a Department of Education journal made for primary schools. Titled ‘Washday at the Pa’ the book followed a day in the life of a rural Maori family of eight children awaiting relocation to a state house in the city.

Fighting Fit: Boxing workout

Want to build strength, get fit and tone your body fast? Then a regular session of boxing for fitness, also known as boxercise, could be the thing for you. Fitness First trainer Evangelene Bird shares her tips for getting the most out of your session.

READER EVENT: Bird Cow Fish Dinner

MiNDFOOD’s Australian Readers enjoyed a night of fine dining at Sydney’s acclaimed Bird Cow Fish restaurant.

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