Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2021 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Not so long ago, I was having one of those conversations over a bottle of wine with a dear friend about what we’d do if we didn’t work in our current jobs. It was meant to be one of those laidback, whimsical chats, where you fantasise about that elusive life of greener pastures. I’m not usually one to be stuck for words, but I admit that the tête-á-tête was pretty one way. You see, I was stumped as I’ve never really wanted to do anything else. My love for this industry started when my older cousin handed over her prize collection of Dolly magazines to me. I was about 11 at the time. I pored over those pages for hours on end, ripping stories and advertisements out and sticking them…

DENMARK’S YOUNGEST royals are growing up! Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik released a series of portraits to mark the 10th birthday of their twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, who were born 26 minutes apart on January 8, 2011. Photographer Franne Voigt captured the royal duo looking affectionate and relaxed, with Josephine glowing in a marigold suit and bow, while Vincent looked sharp in a crisp white shirt. For the occasion, the twins were also granted their royal monograms. Pictures of hope Woman we love LEADER’S SOFT TOUCH Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, 64, has returned to power for a second term in a surprise victory. The leader earnt the nickname “Iron Cat Lady” because of her love for her cats. The felines featured prominently in Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election…

Everyone was in their pristine tennis whites at the Albury Tennis Club when an Aboriginal man with a cigarette in his hand and a fedora on his head walked across the back of the court. Following him was an Aboriginal woman with a pram and six children walking in a row. “All the people who were playing just stopped,” says Evonne Goolagong Cawley. The Goolagong family had come to see their prodigy play but they didn’t know much about tennis – or its etiquette. “They didn’t realise they were on the court.” Later her father, Kenny, a gun shearer and a Wiradjuri man, put his fingers in his mouth and loudly whistled at her. “And I heard him,” Evonne shrieks with laughter, “and I came.” A lifetime later, we’re in…

“My name is Bond, James Bond.” There’s little that riles Beaumont, Jack Beaumont, more than hearing the world’s best-known line from its most legendary spy. For Jack, even though that’s his fictional alias, is actually the real deal – a genuine ex-spy who made his living in the high-stakes world of international espionage, and who managed to survive the ordeal to tell the tale afterwards. Now living in Australia, after marrying a Byron Bay woman he met while working in his native France, the former top French intelligence operative is aiming to put right a few of our most wildly accepted myths about the spy game. “For a start, you’d never introduce yourself by your real name, or offer it so willingly,” he says. “A real James Bond would never…

What’s in: PROTEIN Protein is key to regulating your appetite and to your general health. NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES There are numerous benefits to eating more veg. This includes an impressive 16 per cent reduction in the risk of having a stroke for every added portion. Embrace as many different coloured vegetables as you can, as well as plenty of greens. FRUIT Best eaten either with a meal or straight after, rather than as a snack, when it’s more likely to spike sugars and be stored as fat. FIBRE To get what your body requires, you need to eat seven or more portions of fruit and veg a day, as well as some wholegrains, beans and lentils. NATURAL UNPROCESSED FATS, MAINLY PLANT-BASED When it comes to choosing oils, the least processed the…

Purchased laksa pastes vary dramatically in their heat intensity, so use less of the paste if you don’t like it too spicy. You will need 1 lime for this recipe. To make this simple pasta bake a little more indulgent, take it up a notch with the addition of classic béchamel sauce on top and extra parmesan for good measure. Thai chilli jam can be found in specialty stores and the Asian food section of larger supermarkets. Rump steak or sirloin would be fine to use instead of the eye fillet for a more economical choice. We made the breadcrumbs from day-old crusty sourdough bread. Process in batches in a food processor until coarse crumbs. Freeze in usable quantities so you have them on hand ready to go.…

Melt and mix whole orange cake SERVES 12-16 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME) 30g very soft butter, for greasing 2 (480g) whole oranges 400g butter, extra, melted 6 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 3 cups (450g) self-raising flour CITRUS ICING 1 (140g) lemon 1 (240g) orange 2 cups (320g) icing sugar mixture 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 25cm (inside top rim measurement) x 11.5cm deep decorative Bundt pan with softened butter. Place pan in the freezer for 5 minutes. Grease again with more butter and dust lightly with flour. Tap out excess flour. 2 Wash and dry oranges; cut into quarters and remove seeds. Process in a food processor until pulpy. 3 Transfer orange pulp to…

READER’S PRIZE HINT During barbecue season, add marinade or dry rub to meat or chicken, then freeze in meal-size portions in zip-lock bags. When thawed, pop them straight on the barbie! D. Teevan, Marrickville, NSW. Bug buster To rid your indoor plants of mealy bugs, combine 125ml methylated spirits, a few drops of dishwashing liquid and 500ml water in a spray bottle and spray liberally once or twice a week. Cool treat For kids’ lunch-boxes, freeze a healthy dip in ice-cube trays, then pop out a couple of cubes into a small container in the morning and include some vegie sticks or brown rice crackers for dipping. Clean start To help shift stubborn grime on the pockets of moleskin trousers, spray the affected area with window cleaner and brush lightly,…

Thriller Shiver by Allie Reynolds, Hachette The twists and turns in this fun, heart-in-mouth suspense thriller make it the perfect unputdownable read. Our protagonist is Milla, a former competitive snowboarder who is invited to a reunion in the resort where 10 years earlier she was at the peak of her sporting career. Here, with seven others, she had a wild winter season which ended in dark tragedy. As she prepares to go up the mountain once more, she realises she isn’t the only one who has been invited. The five friends who were also part of her clique back then are there. But who invited them all? When they were last together the beautiful – and dangerously complex – champion Saskia disappeared without a trace. She has only just been…

For a certain kind of person, there’s only one thing less welcome than a bill – and that’s an invitation. “Oh no,” Libby groaned, as she picked up a thick brown envelope from the pile of letters in her lap. She was sitting cross-legged on the couch in her living room, surrounded by her family. “What is it?” asked Ben. Neither of the children looked up as she ripped it open. “Anna Wotcek has invited us to a dinner party.” She winced. “On scented paper.” “Who?” asked Ben. “You know exactly who. ‘Dinner for eight at eight’, it says. I bet she’ll serve fondue, and make us talk about abstract art.” Libby groaned and looked at her husband. “She must have loads of people to invite. Why us?” “Probably because…

The three words I would use to describe myself are… intuitive, talkative and effervescent. My go-to karaoke song would be… for the crowd, it’s You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling à la Top Gun – and to show off, it’s Alicia Keys’ Fallin’. If I could star in any show, it would be… Ozark. Damn, I love that drama. If Wendy gets too deep in cartel life, I could be Jason Bateman’s new love interest. He could escape to the safety of New Zealand, right? Find a girl, settle down, but then she’s not as safe a bet as she seems… cue season five!…

Re-engage with American politics… it is no doubt that Jill Biden is a force to be reckoned with and I can’t wait to see what impact she has in her role as First Lady. Watch out world! Learn all about this incredible lady on page 20. Pick up a tennis racquet… I’m never going to make it to centre court at Wimbledon, but reading Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s extraordinary story on page 28 reminded me of how much I enjoy a hit and how many years it’s been since I’ve done it. Watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s… Audrey Hepburn’s son’s touching account of life with his famous mum on page 54 made me want to revisit this legendary film.…

It was the night last March when Joe Biden knew in his heart he had seen off his Democratic rivals and earned the right to go head-to-head with Donald Trump in the presidential election. Back then, the coronavirus had yet to devastate America. Big gatherings were not considered a health hazard. So the former Vice President celebrated his string of victories on a date in the US political calendar known as Super Tuesday, in front of a packed crowd of supporters at an outdoor rally in Los Angeles. With his wife Jill and sister Valerie at his side, the 50-year Washington veteran’s trademark grin seemed wider and brighter than ever. Five minutes into his victory speech, however, there was a commotion behind him, and the future President’s face betrayed concern,…

It’s not everyone who can persuade cops to clean their windows with a toothbrush – but Ranjna Patel is not an ordinary woman and this was not an ordinary house. She’d bought it with the idea of making it the third of her homes for domestic violence offenders. A former P lab, it needed a comprehensive clean-up and her friends at the Counties Manukau Police were only too happy to lend a hand. They’ve been partners in Ranjna’s Gandhi Nivas project from the beginning. The house sits at the bottom of a shingle driveway in Papakura, South Auckland, but the shingle was a concern as the noise of police cars driving down in the night to drop men off could wake the neighbours, so officers organised to have the driveway…

Before my pregnancy, I’d never had any health issues. My husband, John, and I lived active lives and I kept this up after I got pregnant. I ran most days until 20 weeks when I switched to doing spin classes instead. That was my happy place. Work was busy, and I was feeling focused and excited to be a mother. I still can’t put my finger on exactly what it was that made me go to the doctor. I was rushing from meeting to meeting one day when I realised something wasn’t right. I can still remember the poor young doctor’s hand shaking as she took my pulse. She was holding my wrist when she said, “Who’s your obstetrician? I’m going to call her.” I began to worry. “What’s going…

GET TO KNOW SARAH Her journey in the culinary world began at Le Cordon Bleu, London. After topping the course, she briefly worked in Michelin-star restaurants before competing in MasterChef Australia. She is passionate about the people, culture and food of India. Inspired by the opportunities and experiences that have come her way, Sarah divides her time between Australia and India. She is in constant demand to work with top brands, and is currently in production on an exciting new television series. Sarah continues to make her mark in the restaurant space with Antares in Goa and The Wine Rack in Mumbai. South Indian coconut rice Often, we serve a delicious Indian curry with simple boiled rice. This is a missed opportunity and adding the perfect amount of aromatics will…

Making meal prep easy EQUIPMENT Make sure your equipment is up to scratch. Blunt knives make slow work of bulk chopping and slicing, and the extra force required to use them invites cutting accidents. Invest in a sturdy chopping board, plenty of stainless steel bowls in a variety of sizes, a good-quality grater and vegetable peelers, and a range of larger saucepans, casserole dishes and frying pans, if you plan to cook multiples of recipes. A food processor is indispensable for certain types of food prep, and a stick blender with a small processor attachment is worth its weight in gold too. FOOD SAFETY If you are transporting food to work and don’t have a lunch box that can be chilled, consider throwing a frozen ice-pack in with your packed…

Choose oranges with a thin skin for processing to avoid excessive white pith which can cause some bitterness. We used a 14-cup capacity decorative pan. This cake can also be made with regular flour. Cake will keep with or without chocolate ganache for up to 3 days. This cake will also make a delicious dessert fresh from the oven served warm and accompanied with vanilla custard and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries. If blackberries aren’t in season, blueberries or raspberries can be used. Alternatively, use frozen berries. Add a new twist by sprinkling 50g Ocean Spray Craisins (dried cranberries) over the rhubarb followed by the crumble topping. If freezing these cakes, defrost at room temperature then refresh in a moderate oven for about 5 minutes before serving.…

Allie Reynolds, 45, grew up in England where she lived “an outdoors childhood of mountains, camping trips and damp weather”. She spent five winters as a freestyle snowboarder in Europe and Canada which was the inspiration for this debut novel. Ten publishers bid for it at auction and TV rights have been snapped up. “The last 18 months have been a total dream.” Aged 27, Allie followed an Aussie boyfriend to Queensland. The relationship ended but she fell for Australia and now lives on the Gold Coast. Her sons – six and eight – “have never seen snow. Once we can travel again, I look forward to taking them to the mountains and teaching them to snowboard.”…

Aquarius JAN 21-FEB 19 Happy birthday, water-pourers! With six planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Venus, sun and new moon – all partying in Aquarius, February’s cosmic spotlight is on you, the zodiac’s futurists. As Saturn directs your attention towards making a difference, it’s essential to maintain a stable base camp from which to handle this year’s ongoing transformations. They’re set to start at the annual Aquarius new moon on February 12, which also welcomes in the Lunar New Year of the idealistic, ambitious Metal Ox. Collaboration is your mandate this month, as in getting together for community causes and figuring out ways of bringing everyone’s unique contributions to benefit the collective. Pisces FEB 20-MAR 20 As everything from daily schedules to career timelines change, the blessings and growth potential to…

It was the most cataclysmic royal event of 2020, which some predicted would damage the monarchy irreparably, but a year on, the sky hasn’t fallen in, though stars have scattered and wounds appear still raw. In a revealing TV interview, British journalist Tom Bradby – whose documentary with Harry and Meghan, filmed on their 2019 tour of South Africa, first uncovered the couple’s discontent inside the House of Windsor – said Harry is “heartbroken by the situation with his family”, and that he and Meghan “wrestle with their position in life”. But Brady also underlined that the couple are “content” in the US and “quite excited” by their new work. So what is really going on? When it was announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would be stepping…

The scene of the tragedy was an Adelaide family home on a spring evening six years ago. Nineteen-year-old Louisa Fioretti had been listening to melancholy music and roaming internet chat rooms when something inside her snapped. She had always struggled with anxiety, but the condition had become particularly acute during her Year 12 studies when her body-image problems mounted and her relationship with food deteriorated. Her phone screensaver was a fit, beautiful woman to keep her focused on achieving the body she wanted. That day – October 12, 2015 – Louisa had received a parcel from Colorado, USA. It was labelled “Women’s Multivitamin Health Supplement” but inside was a potent weight-loss agent that shady online sellers claim “annihilates” body fat and appetite. In what is believed to have been an…

She had an undeniable and extraordinary impact upon the world, especially in film and fashion, and to this day Audrey Hepburn remains one of the most iconic symbols of elegance, dignity and style. In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Roman Holiday, Funny Face or the countless breathtaking Givenchy designs, she provided the fashion template for so many stars and styles. And then, of course, there were her distinct, defining hairstyles – the sweeping updo or the perfect pixie cut that magnified her exquisite face. Such was the extent of her influence that, chances are, even those who have not seen an Audrey Hepburn film would recognise her image instantly. But behind her fashion and film persona, what was Audrey Hepburn really like? The star’s younger son, Luca Dotti, along with her…

Lemon zest QUINTESSENTIALLY SUMMER, THIS CITRUS SHADE WILL LIFT YOUR STYLE CRED AND MOOD. Golden girl RICH GOLDS AND CAMEL ARE IDEAL FOR TRANSITIONING TO THE COOLER MONTHS. Style tip  Pearls are not just for special occasions – style them up by pairing with summer dresses. Blushing pink FROM THE SOFTEST ROSE TO BRIGHT CORAL, THESE COLOURS PACK PUNCH. Purple pop VIBRANT AND BRIGHT, THESE SHADES PAIR PERFECTLY WITH FRESH PINK HUES. Style tip Swimsuits with vertical lines create a figure-flattering shape. Minty fresh VIVID AND VIVACIOUS, GREEN WORKS WELL WITH TAN OR WHITE. Style tip We love this floaty mint skirt with a white T-shirt and summer slides for an effortless summer look. Baby blues MIX YOUR CLASSIC BLUE HUES WITH TOUCHES OF FLORAL ACCESSORIES. Nice neutrals CLASSIC AND…

I’ve been a GP for more than 30 years, during which time I have seen a lot of change. Some good, some bad. One of the most striking changes has been a dramatic increase in the average patient’s waist size, as well as a doubling in rates of type 2 diabetes. Most people are aware of the link between waist size and the risk of chronic diseases, like heart disease, cancer and diabetes, but it has taken the arrival of COVID-19 to inject a new sense of urgency. It is now known that if you are overweight or obese, and particularly if you also have a chronic disease like diabetes, then you are far more likely to end up in hospital if you get infected. What we eat matters, not…

Why make dinner more complicated that it needs to be? Our pasta and noodle ideas are perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight meals and make tasty leftovers for lunch. Spicy zucchini and ricotta pasta shells SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 3 medium (360g) zucchini, coarsely grated 1 ⅓ cups (320g) firm ricotta ¾ cup (60g) finely grated parmesan ⅓ cup (50g) toasted pine nuts 3 egg yolks 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme leaves ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 3 cups (800g) bottled passata 1 ½ cups (375ml) water 250g large pasta shells fresh lemon thyme leaves, extra extra grated parmesan, green salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Oil a shallow 2.5-litre (10-cup) ovenproof…

After a busy day working or running around after the kids, sometimes you just don’t have the willpower or the creativity to prepare a family meal, let alone one that’s healthy. To ensure you don’t resort to takeaway or fast food, you need to have nutritious prepped meals in the fridge, ready to heat and serve. This book not only gives you inspiration for what to cook, but we’ve fine-tuned the meal prepping process by taking the same ingredients and making them into four different weekly meals, minimising your time in the kitchen even further. ON SALE NOW, $34.99 from all good booksellers or awwcookbooks.com.au…

I really love the idea of embracing colour throughout my home and bringing different shades into each room, but I don’t want the end result to be a mismatched disaster. How do I create spaces with individual personality but still maintain a cohesive colour scheme? Cohesiveness can be achieved by using repetition, balance and colours of a similar nature. If you like the idea of introducing a brooding navy such as Resene Indian Ink into your lounge, use repetition to bring navy or another shade of blue into your entranceway through accessories such as pots, planters and art. A coastal colour palette is very interior-friendly and can be used throughout your home. Resene Indian Ink is a great starting point for this style. The shade can be complemented with blues…

Coming of age THE DIVINES by Ellie Eaton, Hodder & Stoughton As this smart, dramatic novel opens, boarding-school student Gerry Lake is lying on the ground motionless “like a bird with a broken wing”. The girls of St. John the Divine gather round, applauding what they think is a prank. But it’s clear something dark and tragic has occurred and the big question is: who is to blame? Josephine – a former “Divine” - is now in her 30s and an impromptu visit to the school’s old site evokes memories of the weeks before the accident and some ugly truths. Gripping reading. Comedy HEIRESS ON FIRE by Kellie McCourt, HQ This light-hearted debut is wickedly sarcastic and correctly billed as “Crazy Rich Asians with a little Miss Fisher’s Mysteries thrown…