Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like the most – to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.” – Audrey Hepburn I’m not normally one for making New Year’s resolutions. In past years I’ve always opted out when friends do the rounds at the New Year’s Eve party asking everyone to say aloud their resolves for the coming year. It seems like too big an ask to publicly commit to some sort of major life enhancement when I feel like I’ve only just recovered from the ups and downs of the year before, and when I’m still in denial about having to swap the sun lounger for my office desk. Too soon, too…

“I stand well back from edgy clothing.” The master bedroom in our old house had a wardrobe that ran the length of the wall on my side of the bed. For years, every weekday morning, I’d hop up when the alarm went off, open the wardrobe doors, then climb back into bed for a bit of a lie-in while I stared at my clothes. What to wear to work? • Not what I wore yesterday in case it looks like I didn’t get home last night. Cue eye roll from the MOTH (The Man of the House). • Nothing that had a spot that couldn’t be rubbed off with a damp face washer. • Nothing with a hole or from my size 12 period which, to be fair, only lasted…

PUPPY LOVE! A friend for life A Swedish study has found that owning a dog can reduce your chances of dying from heart problems. Academics from Uppsala University discovered that people who owned a dog, especially those who lived alone, were less likely to suffer from a cardiovascular disease or die from any cause. It was not clear why canines helped avoid heart disease, but 12 years of research is compelling evidence. GOOD NEWS COFFEE LOVERS! Your daily brew may be more than just a delicious way to start the day. Preliminary research in America has suggested that drinking coffee may lower the risk of heart failure, stroke and coronary heart disease. Fit & clean! Va-va-vacuum Vacuuming can achieve more than just a clean floor. The Journal of the American…

Salmon parcels with potatoes SERVES 2 PREP AND COOK TIME 50 MINUTES After tuna, salmon might be the most popular fish in the world to eat. It’s also among the most heart-healthy of fish, packed with vitamins and minerals, such as B12, vitamin D and selenium. Salmon is also a good source of niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, phosphorus and potassium. Baking it in a parcel locks in the flavour and juices. 300g potatoes, sliced thinly 1 small red onion (100g), cut into thin wedges 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium lemon (70g), sliced thinly 1 small tomato (90g), sliced thinly 2 x 180g skinless boneless salmon fillets 2 teaspoons baby capers 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 100g baby spinach leaves ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 Preheat oven…

“ By looking a little deeper, you could support a fine cause. ” January is the time to take stock, deciding on any tweaks and changes that may be necessary to create a positive and satisfying year to come. The main resolution I’m hoping to achieve this year is to “be kind and do good”. I thought it might also be interesting to look at the ways in which our wine industry will be making positive contributions towards our communities and environment this year. Way back in 1991, the idea of wine being an integral and ongoing contributor to its wider community prompted Hawke’s Bay winemakers Alan Limmer, Kate Radburnd and John Buck to brainstorm an event which became the annual Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction. Now New Zealand’s oldest wine…

ASK THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY QI’m shortly going on a walking holiday in Australia and am concerned about being bitten by ticks. What is the best way to remove them if this happens? J. Abbotsmith Firstly, do not attempt to pull a live tick out with tweezers. For an adult tick on someone aged over four years, current advice is to spray it with a wart-freezing spray (containing dimethyl ether – DME) from a pharmacy to kill it. Check out ticksafe.com.au for full instructions and advice on preventing and treating a tick bite. Seal breaker If you seal an envelope and realise you’ve forgotten to include something inside, just place the envelope in the freezer for an hour or two and, voila, it will unseal without a trace!…

It’s summertime, and the lunchin’ is easy. Or at least it is with Ella Fitzgerald on my Spotify playlist, a hunchbacked pohutukawa on the horizon and a well-stocked picnic hamper laid out on the lawn. Picnic time isn’t just for teddy bears, although the Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy’s 1932 lyrics are bang on, for who doesn’t look forward to a summer holiday with “lots of marvellous things to eat, and wonderful games to play”? In summer, our appetites have a habit of gravitating outdoors and surely any meal enjoyed alfresco is a picnic of sorts, whether it’s brunch (breakfasting before the dew has dried runs the risk of soggy bottoms), lunch, afternoon tea or an evening barbecue. Yet, according to Wikipedia, the original meaning of the word picnic was more…

Darkest Hour Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Joe Wright. Films can sometimes be like buses – you wait for ages for a particular one then, tally-ho, two come along at the same time. There is an element of that with Darkest Hour arriving not so long after Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk. Both deal with a very particular time in British history and, I would argue, make perfect companions. Where Dunkirk so brilliantly focused on the beaches, Darkest Hour spends its time in the corridors of power just as Winston Churchill rises to the top job. Golden Globe-nominated director Joe Wright (Atonement/Hanna) takes on directing duties here from a script penned by ex-pat Kiwi Anthony McCarten, and by far their most inspired move was casting Oscar-nominee…

Timely sunscreen tips Handy hint“ To keep mosquitos at bay, place a fabric softener dryer sheet in your pocket – mozzies are repelled by the scent. ” Thank you for the sunscreen tips in your latest issue. There is so much different advice around about how much sunscreen to apply, how often, and the different SPF ratings. I found your report by Megan Bedford very informative and helpful. And with summer looking like it has arrived very early this year, it couldn’t have come at a better time. SUE DAVIES New pastures My husband and I have been talking about moving out of Auckland for some time now. The traffic, the house prices and the sheer number of people in the city have made us yearn to make somewhere…

“Meghan has a huge amount of charisma.” The whisper among those in the know was that an engagement was just around the corner, and on November 27 Clarence House announced (on Twitter) that Prince Harry was engaged to Meghan Markle, his girlfriend of nearly two years. While the news had been expected – speculation had reached fever pitch when Meghan quit her television show Suits and moved to London at the start of the month – the announcement triggered a media frenzy as international news crews hurried to Kensington Palace. It was the story royal fans had been waiting for; the world’s favourite bachelor prince was finally settling down with the most exciting woman to marry into the royal family for decades. A famous actress who also happens to be…

“ Life had real challenges for me as a young woman; I was very thin-skinned emotionally.” She is the award-winning actress who made it cool to be a “Westie”. Robyn Malcolm undeniably brought a certain feistiness and swagger to the role of Cheryl West in the hit Kiwi TV series Outrageous Fortune . Some of Cheryl’s traits are part of Robyn’s personality, so self-confidence is not something you’d expect Robyn to have struggled with. But then we don’t often glimpse insecurities behind a public façade. And the young Robyn certainly faced some demons. Robyn is the eldest and, as she laughingly says, “most immature” of the four Malcolm sisters. There are 10 years between Robyn and her youngest sister Jen, a lawyer. In between come Jo, a…

Signs of the times The major planetary players for 2018 are spontaneous Uranus in show-me-the-money Taurus, and strategy planet Saturn in structure-loving Capricorn, with Jupiter in Scorpio exploring deeper levels of emotional intimacy. In all, it will be a year when having a plan, creating new routines and improving personal communications are guaranteed to bring you delightful surprises. Aries • Mar 21-Apr 21 Big picture Aries’ motivating planet, Mars, cruises at a more leisurely pace than usual this year. It’s your cue to slow down and specialise rather than spread yourself thin, to do fewer things with greater finesse and achieve more with less effort. As your naturally keen instincts and intuition deepen, you get to master the fine art of acting on inspiration rather than impulse. Money matters Roll…

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“The fear that is stopping you is just a feeling.” I’m constantly telling myself to be fearless but when I stop and really think about it – no matter how many times I practise my “Wonder Woman” pose – I still have serious doubts being fearless is even possible. Maybe what is possible is using fear to channel my energy in a more positive way to overcome it. Maybe what I actually need is a little bit of conquered fear in order to be fearless. And, maybe, learning how to harness my fear is the most fearless I can expect to become. Too often we allow fear, worry and self-doubt to dominate and define our lives. We let it steal our opportunities, our confidence, our happiness and our precious dreams.…

“Arranging the mango slices like a rose creates a spectacular effect.” Mango shortcake SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 1½ cups (225g) self-raising flour 100g butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon cold water, approximately 3 large (1.5kg) mangoes CUSTARD ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons plain flour 1¼ cups (310ml) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 strips orange peel 15g soft butter 1 Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan-forced). Thoroughly grease a 25cm shortcake flan tin or fluted loose-based flan tin (see Julie’s tips). 2 Place the flour and butter in a food processor; blitz to combine. Add the sugar and blitz again until combined. Add the egg and water; process once more. Turn…

Red lentil and pumpkin wraps MAKES 6 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES (+ STANDING TIME) 300g peeled pumpkin, chopped coarsely (see Test Kitchen tips) ½ cup (125ml) water 1 cup (150g) red lentil flour 1¼ cups (185g) plain flour ½ teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted (see Test Kitchen tips) ¼ cup (60g) coconut oil, melted 1 Boil, steam or microwave pumpkin for 10 minutes or until just tender; drain. Blend or process pumpkin with the water until smooth; push pumpkin purée through a medium sieve into a bowl. You will need 1½ cups purée. 2 Sift flours and salt into a medium bowl; stir in seeds. Make a well in the centre; stir in oil and enough of the pumpkin purée to form a soft dough.…

Smoked salmon and egg toasties Combine ½ cup spreadable cream cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill and 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind in a small bowl. Butter 4 slices of white bread. Place two slices, buttered-side down, on a board, spread equally with cream cheese mixture; divide 50g sliced smoked salmon between slices. Cook 2 eggs on a heated, oiled sandwich press for 2 minutes. Place on top of the salmon; sandwich with remaining bread, buttered-side up. Toast in a sandwich press for 2 minutes or until golden. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 2. Leftovers fried rice Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Pour 2 lightly beaten eggs into the wok; swirl until set. Remove from wok; slice omelette. Heat 1 tablespoon extra oil…

Behind the imposing limestone wall that encloses the property is a dwelling unlike anything else. Organic and fluid, the home of Rosslyn de Souza and her artist husband Ian is deeply connected to their creativity. It’s a place where boundaries between outside and inside, the domestic and artistic, blur and intertwine. It’s a house inside a garden, a garden inside a home. Inspired by the Oriental homes of Ian’s childhood, the de Souzas’ property comprises a studio, converted railway carriage and a rammed earth cottage, connected by courtyards, passageways and gardens. Sliding glass panels and café-style blinds slide and roll away, creating completely open spaces that take advantage of the natural light, soft breezes and warm Western Australian climate. “My husband does not like restrictions,” says Ros, who curates Ian’s…

What are the three key things to consider before picking a room’s colour scheme? 1. How is the room used? Public, open-plan spaces tend to have a more neutral palette which flows from area to area. Private spaces such as bedrooms can be closed off, so a completely different palette can be used. Bathroom colours need to be well considered because a yellow or green could make your skin take on a tint in the mirror. 2.Where am I in the decorating process? Are you just repainting one room or decorating the whole house? Are you changing flooring, drapes or furniture? To ensure cohesion, have a plan and/or mood board. Large-ticket items or those with minimal options should be chosen first – benchtops or curtains, for example. Resene paint and…

“ Both took great delight in telling me, live on air, that I was barking mad. ” My garden up north has the time of its life in January. Everything is laden with fruit and we dine gratefully on freshly picked tomatoes, courgettes and cucumbers, which are usually the stars of my vege patch. But this year’s garden is a little different – it is the Academy Award winner of vege patches, the gold star of vegetable gatherings, the productivity badge to beat all. It is a wonder to behold. For the first time since becoming a gardener 15 years ago, I can honestly say I’ve never been more proud of my vege patch. And I have one thing to thank for it. Cardboard. “There are two kinds of…

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Lilith Rocha The Australian Women’s Weekly’s new astrology columnist, Lilith Rocha, is an iconic figure in Australian esoteric circles. She has been deciphering meaning from the stars and providing astrological advice for more than 40 years. Lilith began studying astrology when she was 18. “I went to the head of the astrological society,” she remembers, “who was a very straight, elderly gentleman in a tweed suit. Every week, I carried my exercise book and pencil to his city office, which was so hot and stuffy it made me faint. After the third faint, I threw in the lessons and taught myself.” Lilith loves the language of astrology for its myth and poetry, and she sees it as a practical tool for life. “My monthly forecast is a little like a…

If I could have dinner with one person dead or alive it would be… My dad. It would be nice to see him and talk with him again. My favourite sport is… The art of watching sport. My go-to karaoke song is… Total Eclipse of the Heart – I can drag other people up for the “Turn Around” bits. The last time I cried laughing… Was at the end of the recent Brisbane show with Marley NZ All-Stars. Myself, Ria Hall and Anna Coddington were all a bit hysterical from the travel schedule and lack of sleep. We were in the van driving back to the accommodation and everything was over-the-top funny. I was crying with laughter – tears that I couldn’t control. It was brilliant. The item I would save…

To watch a ballet performance is to witness a rare and beautiful thing – the space where art and athleticism combine. Soaring music, impressive costumes, even more impressive thigh muscles. For the devoted, seeing a live production is like watching a miracle unfold in real time; all those lifts, spins and leaps. But behind the exquisite stage presence lies a world of sweat-soaked shirts, stress fractures, ice baths and spinal injuries. Like most art, it looks like magic, but the secret is work, work, work. Abigail (Abby) Boyle is 32, and her Royal New Zealand Ballet colleague Joseph Skelton is 27. In life, not such a wide age gap. In ballet, it’s a different story. They are two of the most recognisable members of the company; often the ones under…

“Be unique - walk your own walk and talk your own talk.” I often hear my mother’s voice in my head and sometimes her words tumble out of my mouth as well, especially when I’m dealing with my grandchildren. Funny expressions and wisdoms pop out all the time, such as: “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times, don’t exaggerate.” I mean, how silly is that? Let alone, “Eat up your dinner – there are starving children in Africa.” What was the point of that? Why didn’t we just post them our Brussels sprouts and broad beans? Besides all the usual stuff mothers do, like putting on sticking plasters and kissing it better, chauffeuring kids to after-school activities and spending hours poking and prodding tender little tootsies…

Cool and comfortable Wallace Cotton’s 2017 daywear collection is perfect for the summer sun. In beautiful colours in pure linen or soft modal, these comfortable yet elegant pieces can be worn at home, the beach or the backyard barbecue.wallacecotton.com CURVY ZEST Farmers Zest Resort Curve range will have everyone beach ready this January. Designed specifically for the larger figure, Zest offers stylish prints, statement-pattern kaftans, ruched fronts and strappy shoulders. For more, visit farmers.co.nz. Step this way  For happy feet, slip into the stylishly simple Ziera Toni leather slide. With a contoured inlay and lightweight design, the shoe is not only easy-to-wear but also on trend. Available in three colours, $200, from zierashoes.com. SHOW THE LOVE New Zealand jewellery brand Zoe & Morgan has teamed up with Walker & Hall…

What a tease! If you wince when taming knotty or curly hair, Tangle Teezer’s brushes are a dream come true. The UK brand born out of an appearance on TV show Dragon’s Den (the owner was turned down, but developed his product anyway) has two new tools – the Thick & Curly, $28 (above), for thick or afro hair and the Back-Combing Hairbrush, $20 (right), to easily achieve mega volume. LIP LOVING Subtly sculpted, tonal lips can provide the illusion of a fuller pout, so to try out the trend, consider these new options. Natio’s creamy berry-toned palettes (left), $17, allow you to carry several shades on the go. Slightly more adventurous but making application a cinch are Smashbox’s new triple tone lipsticks (right), $48 each. Eye update Revlon’s Colorstay…

Q I’m a 40-year-old non-smoker and have been suffering from persistent tension headaches for about a month now. I recently had my eyes checked, and my vision is fine. The constant tense ache is interfering with my work and I feel as if I’m having trouble with my short-term memory. What could be behind this? F.A. Your GP will check you for high blood pressure and other possible causes for the headache. It would be worth seeing a physiotherapist who specialises in neck and spinal problems to assess you for cervicogenic (neck-related) headache. Q My son (18) had very bad acne for several years. It is clearing up, but he has been left with acne scars. There seem to be so many treatment options for acne scaring. Which treatment do…

“To take this salad to the next level, top it with chunks of avocado.” Corn and mixed bean salad SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 25 MINUTES ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 medium (340g) red onions, sliced finely 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 medium (400g) red capsicum, diced roughly 4 cobs corn, kernels removed 200g green beans, trimmed and chopped 400g canned black beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons lime juice 100g rocket leaves DRESSING 200ml sour cream 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chillies in adobo (see Test Kitchen tip) 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onions. Cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until onions are just…

Persian love cake SERVES 10 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES 3 cups (360g) almond meal (ground almonds) 1 cup (220g) brown sugar 1 cup (220g) raw sugar 125g butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 cup (280g) Greek-style yoghurt 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg pistachios and pomegranate arils, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a 23cm springform cake pan. 2 Combine almond meal and sugars in a large bowl; rub in butter with fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Divide mixture in half; spoon one half into prepared cake pan and press evenly over base. 3 Add the eggs, yoghurt and nutmeg to the remaining mixture; stir until combined. Pour over the prepared base and bake for about 1…

Avocado tips and tricks Avocados are like gold in New Zealand so here are some tips and tricks to make the most of this coveted fruit. • When you are choosing avocados at the supermarket, remove the stem at the top. If it comes away easily and you can see green, the avocado is ripe and ready to go. If you see brown, the avocado has gone off. • Store avocados in a fruit bowl to ripen. Once ripe, if you’re not able to use them that day, pop them in the fridge to slow down the ripening process. • No ripe avocados available? Speed up the ripening process by putting the fruit in a paper bag alongside some bananas. The enzymes released from the bananas will hurry things along,…

There’s nothing like the beautiful scent of citrus in summer and here are my best lemon scents to grow in your garden. Lemongrass: This is the winner in the lemon stakes! Stunningly lemon flavoured, the scent wafts up from the clumps on hot summer days. It will die down in frost, but come again. I grow ours against a warm water tank. In warmer climates try a hedge of it around the vegetable garden, to keep the grass from encroaching and as a pest repellent too. Pots well. Lemon verbena: This gracious deciduous shrub enjoys a sunny, sheltered spot. It may be bare branched in winter (when it will need protection from frost) but in summer the scent of its leaves is truly delicious. Prune it to any shape you…

Art enigma in Auckland For the first time in New Zealand 80 works by the mysterious Banksy, including many originals loaned from private collections, will be on show in Auckland’s Aotea Centre. Famous for his graffiti stencilling technique, Banksy’s artwork combines dark humour with underlying political messages and social themes. On show until February 6, 2018. Tickets available from ticketmaster.co.nz. World Buskers Festival stars Join Christchurch in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the World Buskers Festival, which this year features four shows from the fabulous Topp Twins (right) plus numerous other entertaining acts. The festival runs from January 18 to 28. Visit: worldbuskers festival.com. LOVE ALL!  It’s game, set and match this month at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Head along to see some of the best players the tennis…

The Sisters’ Song by Louise Allan, Allen & Unwin. The lyrical landscape of Tasmania has proved fertile ground for authors, and this debut novel from a gentle and perceptive new voice in Australian fiction is deeply evocative of a bygone era. It’s a tale spanning 70 years about family dynamics, secrets and hidden emotions, but especially about female relationships within families. “I was inspired by my experiences of motherhood, both as a daughter and as a mother,” author Louise Allan tells The Australian Women’s Weekly. “Ever since I had children myself, I’ve felt torn between caring for my family and pursuing my own dreams and hopes. Just about all my characters are inspired by people in my family tree. Ida is based on my grandmother, who was devoted to her…

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 The Sun, Venus, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn for most of January hits peak intensity mid-month with the addition of Mercury and the new moon, making six planets in your sign for this month’s powerful page-turn on partnerships: public, professional, personal and private. Venus is keen on bu›ing up your professional image, updating promo materials and refreshing online profiles. And if sudden upsets turn careful plans topsy-turvy, apply the advice of laid-back Capricorn Jimmy Buffett: “When life hands you limes, make margaritas.” Go easy on others, be gentle with yourself. Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 Change? Movement? January brings it on. Innovation is the name of this year’s game, and guess who’s set to benefit? Uranus, your ruling planet in the sign of pioneers, sparks breakthroughs, and…