Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be… Very sad or retraining as a translator. The quote that sticks in my head is… “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs – ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” The last message I sent on my phone was… “I’ll be at the pool shortly, cash me outside.” Life is too short for… Judging yourself. Happiness is… Being yourself at all times. The last time I cried was… During Spider-Man. Lord! The last photo I took was… A sexy pic of some sticky rice and mango. People should listen to The Elephant in the Bedroom because… It’s probably the best thing I’ve ever made.…

When Hilary was paired with broadcaster Jeremy Wells for the refreshed Seven Sharp in 2018, it may have seemed like a bit of an odd match. But the combination has paid off and then some for TVNZ, with the show becoming New Zealand’s most popular current affairs programme, dominating its 7pm weeknight slot. It’s very, very clear there is a high level of mutual respect and love between Hilary and Jeremy. It’s one of the reasons they’re such a joy to tune into, especially during lockdown, when they’re quite often “losing the plot”, she laughs. Hilary had met Jeremy, 44, only a couple of times before they were put together on Seven Sharp, but she knew he was well-liked in the industry. Her favourite quality, she says, is his generosity…

You’re not alone if you spend a small fortune chasing your original colour in a salon chair. There’s a lot to be said for it. After all, women are harshly judged for showing the physical signs of ageing. And grey roots have been a double whammy of sexism and ageism – I still remember a teacher at school referring to my dad as a “silver fox”. To be fair, he is handsome, but even as a teenager, I somehow knew the same lens would not be worn for a woman with silver at her temples. And it was only a few years ago that the Duchess of Cambridge was slammed in the British tabloids for a few shimmering, silver strands showing up against her perfectly coiffed brunette locks. However, there…

How would you rate your health? Since the pandemic started, many of us feel less healthy, with research showing that women have been more prone to stressor comfort-eating than men during this time. If that sounds familiar, a quick home health check could be a potential lifesaver. “Certain measurements and readings can give a clear perspective of your health and serve as benchmarks,” says pharmacist Abbas Kanani. “The numbers also help motivate people to take steps to try to improve it.” Here are the easy tests you need to take today … 1 The quick eye inspection Age-related macular degeneration can cause you to lose central vision. Cover one eye, then the other while looking at a door frame. If there are gaps or kinks when it should be straight, see…

Savoury seed lunch box eggs MAKES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 4 free range eggs, at room temperature1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon black sesame seeds1 tablespoon dried onion flakes1 tablespoon dried garlic flakes2 teaspoons sea salt flakes beetroot, carrot, cucumber, savoury lavosh, for serving 1 Place eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover; bring to the boil. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes (for hard boiled). Drain. Transfer eggs to a bowl of iced water. Set aside for 10 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, to make savoury seed mixture, heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds; cook for 2 minutes, swirling the pan regularly, or until toasted. Remove from heat; stir in onion flakes, garlic flakes and salt. Transfer…

In summer, when tomatoes are at their peak, you could use ox-heart tomatoes instead of Roma for this recipe. Choose the ripest tomatoes you can find. Once you’ve bought them, make sure you don’t refrigerate them as this dulls the flavour; instead, store them in a sunny spot until you’re ready to use them. If they’re a little under-ripe, store them with ethylene-producing fruit, such as a just-ripe banana, to accelerate the ripening. Tomato ginger chilli jam MAKES 7½ CUPS PREP & COOK TIME 1½ HOURS 2kg ripe Roma (egg) tomatoes, chopped coarsely1kg caster sugar2⁄3 cup (160ml) white vinegar½ cup (125ml) lemon juice12 fresh long red chillies, sliced thinly2 fresh small red Thai (serrano) chillies, sliced thinly1 tablespoon finely grated ginger6 cloves garlic, crushed1⁄3 cup (80ml) fish sauce2 teaspoons coarse…

A Haunting at Holkham by Anne Glenconner, Hachette Based on Glenconner’s childhood home Holkham Hall, Norfolk, with parents, the 5th Earl and Countess of Leicester. The only untruth in this magnificent mystery is a fake diamond necklace. 1950, Lady Anne is called back from her pottery door-to-door sales (piggy banks to encourage thrift in rationed times) when her grandfather dies falling down stairs (true, but not with a fake diamond necklace in his pocket, although Glenconner wore the Coke necklace at her wedding). 1943, nanny Miss Crane maltreats Anne, 11, the latter retreating to the hall’s secret passages. “I was left in the care of a sadistic governess … clever enough to hide her cruelty from the family,” reveals the author. Fascinating. The Beautiful Words by Vanessa McCausland, HarperCollins School…

When we are little, we’re taught it’s important to have courage – we’re lovingly challenged to take on the big slide without fear, ride the bike with no trainer wheels, say the lines loud and proud on the stage, stand up for ourselves and what we believe in – the words “be brave” ringing in our ears. Courageous childhoods are all the rage, but as we get older, somewhere along the way, the importance of being brave gets lost. It’s one thing to know what to do; it’s another thing altogether to have the guts and nerve to step out and do it, right? – especially if you know that the very act might create some upset, some push-back, some resistance, some questions. It takes great courage to do that.…

We all recognise Betty White as a funny and warm actress and comedian who played grandmothers and women in their “golden” years, but to fully grasp the significance of her contribution to entertainment, consider this: Her career began before WWII. Following her death just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday, we remember some of her best one-liners. “Facebook just sounds like a drag. In my day, seeing pictures of people’s vacations was considered a punishment.” “You don’t fall off the planet once you pass a given age … You don’t lose any of your sense of humour. You don’t lose any of your zest for life, or your lust for life, if you will.” “My answer to anything under the sun, like ‘What have you not done in the…

The news from Buckingham Palace that Prince Andrew was to be stripped of his honorary military roles, patronages and the official use of the HRH style he was born with caused shock around the world, but for many, it was more shocking that it took the House of Windsor this long to act. Andrew’s reputation has been in tatters for some years and his carcrash TV interview with the BBC in 2019 – in which he appeared entitled, defensive and lacking in genuine compassion for the vulnerable teenage girls who were the victims of his friend, convicted multimillionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – surely should have ended his days as a working royal. Back then, it was Andrew himself who released a statement stepping back from royal duties. “It has become…

Ellidy Pullin is sunkissed, sandy-haired, brimming with life. She grew up on the long, yellow arc of Sydney’s Narrabeen Beach, which blessed her with a love of nature, a dusting of freckles, a free spirit and an open-hearted optimism. These are all qualities that the love of her life, the late snowboarding champ Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin treasured. Eighteen months after his death, cradling their little one Minnie in her arms, not one of those qualities has dimmed – in spite of a fierce buffeting by heartache. “Now that life has flashed in front of my eyes, I’ve realised that it is all so fragile,” she says. “So I take every moment as it comes. Nothing really bad had ever happened in my life, and then the worst thing I could…

For single people, the last two years have really impacted their dating confidence. Our capacity for making small talk with someone we haven’t met before has lessened, as we’ve spent more time at home and less time socialising and putting ourselves out there. In many ways, the stakes also feel higher when we’re older – when we’re looking for a second chance at love. But the good news is that meeting new people is like a muscle, and by that I mean the more you do it, the easier and more natural and enjoyable it becomes. Here’s how to prepare mentally ahead of jumping back into the dating pool … Sort your mindset One of the biggest mistakes I see with women in the dating world is having unrealistic expectations…

Elite athletes know a thing or two about recovery. It’s one of the most important parts of their training, says former Winter Olympian snowboarder turned Pilates coach Steph Prem. “Even the most rigorous and well-planned workouts are ineffectual without recovery time,” she says. Most importantly, the step that many of us are missing from our wellness efforts is stretching. It’s something we do innately when we wake up, or have been sitting for too long. We reach out our arms. We arch our backs. We move our necks around. Still, our bodies store a lot of tension, says Steph, that we get used to carrying around. “Everyone understands the relief that stretching can bring, but what they may not realise is that by committing to regular and focused movements, there…

You’ve likely seen this image, or one like it: an attractive woman stands triumphantly on top of a mountain at sunrise. The caption underneath reads, “Live your best life”. The statement is worthy and appealing … and vague. Sure. I’d really like to be living my best life, you might think, but what does it look like and why aren’t I currently doing that? We’re told the universe will lead you. And so we focus on those magical solutions underneath the inspiring images. But this can lead us away from critical thinking and contribute mightily to the problems in our lives. Now, let me state up-front intuition is fabulous. It is responsible for our creativity. It saves us time, cutting through unnecessary analysis to arrive at brilliant decisions. It makes…

Healthy carrot & cranberry oaty bars MAKES 16 PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES 3 cups (270g) rolled oats2 medium (250g) carrots, grated coarsely1 cup (130g) dried cranberries¾ cup (80g) walnuts, toasted, chopped coarsely1⁄3 cup (95g) almond butter1⁄3 cup (90g) honey1⁄3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon cinnamon1⁄3 cup (95g) natural yoghurt 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fanforced). Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice pan; line base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 3cm over sides. 2 Process half the oats until the consistency of crumbs. Add carrot and pulse until fine and well combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl with the remaining oats, the cranberries, ½ cup of the walnuts, the almond butter, honey, oil and spices. Add…

Butterflied lamb with fresh mint sauce SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves1 large butterflied leg of lamb (about 1.8kg)¼ cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted fresh mint leaves, to serve FRESH MINT SAUCE ¼ cup chopped parsley¼ cup chopped mint leaves2 anchovy fillets1 clove garlic, crushed2 tablespoons lemon juice⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fanforced). 2 Rub oil and oregano all over the lamb. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper. 3 Heat a large flameproof baking dish or frying pan that fits in your oven over high heat until searing hot. Sear lamb for 3-4 minutes on both sides or until browned. Roast for about 35 minutes or until done…

Rome, November 1943 Marina Tozzi crossed Piazza di Santa Maria, hugging her parcel to her chest. The late afternoon sun reflected off the gold-flecked tower of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, giving Marina a glimmer of hope. The Nazis may have made it impossible to get food, turning even the most honest Roman citizens into experts on the black market. They may have prompted all the young men to join the Italian army, leaving the streets filled with mothers missing their sons, young women longing for their husbands. But they couldn’t dim the famous Roman light, the light that had drawn artists to the city for centuries. Marina would know. Her father, Vittorio, was an art dealer who often spoke of the great artists who once resided in…

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19 As Saturn, the Sun and your birthday new moon are all in Aquarius in February, they first announce the new Year of the Tiger, your Eastern zodiac counterpart, and the liberating breakthroughs you’ve been waiting for will finally start to arrive. New moons are dark moons: they’re not the time to be out changing the world. But if you stay still and listen, your planetary GPS Uranus is downloading lightbulb moments so brilliantly clear and obvious you can’t ignore them anymore. When mid-February Mercury in Aquarius sends your mind into overdrive, remind yourself that nobody has all the answers to present dilemmas, not even you … yet. Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20 While February’s likely to be more cerebral and less touchy-feely than Pisces…

Admiring… Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. What a remarkable woman. For 70 years, she has served the monarchy with grace and dignity. While it might have been a role she never expected to have in her 20s, no one can ever question her commitment to the throne. At nearly 96 years old, I think she’s done more than enough to take a few days off. Updating… my cosmetics collection with this gem. I’m a big fan of Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish make-up and now they’ve added Skincaring Concealer to the range. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E, it conditions the under-eye area while concealing dark circles and imperfections with up to 24-hour wear. Love it. Available in nine shades from Elizabeth…

It was called the long, hot summer; that combustible time in 1967 when race riots exploded across America as frustration and anger among African-Americans at racism, segregation and poverty boiled over. Eighty-three lives would be lost, thousands injured and entire neighbourhoods burned. So there was some irony in the fact that the biggest cinema star in the US that year was black. Sidney had starred in a trio of box-office hits: To Sir, with Love, In the Heat of the Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. And in doing so, he played not only a pivotal role in changing the way black characters were portrayed on screen, but his searing performances would pave the way for generations of actors of colour to gain better footing in Hollywood. “In front…

“He makes me laugh every single day – I probably make him laugh every second day.” Coming into a brand-new year, a tanned and relaxed-looking Hilary Barry apologises for her “holiday hair” as she chats to The Australian Women’s Weekly from her trip away in sunny Northland. The summer weather is glorious and the energetic Seven Sharp presenter feels similarly bright as 2022 stretches ahead of us – although she points out that she said the same thing last time she spoke to us, at the beginning of 2021. This time, there’s a touch of realism thrown in there for good measure. “I’m still full of optimism – I refuse to ever shed my optimism,” grins Hilary, 52. “But I would say that I’ve set my expectations on how the…

I first met Crown Princess Mary nine years ago in Kuala Lumpur. By this time Tasmania’s Mary Donaldson had already captured the hearts of the Danish public. The fairytale story of how she met her prince in a bar during Sydney’s Olympics was very much old news and the new Crown Princess, wife and mother was already established as a much-admired member of the Danish royal family, one of the oldest dynasties in the world. Her positive influence on Crown Prince Frederik was palpable, their four children the perfect heirs and now the Crown Princess was ready to fly. As I soon discovered, this thoroughly modern royal was eager to shape the extraordinary new role she found herself in and use this regal platform in exciting and surprising ways. Love…

Garden florals Pair pretty prints with feminine accessories. Palm beach Wear shades of blue and green leafy prints for a fresh summer look. Fallen leaves Bold prints and earthy neutrals are a match made in heaven.…

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Cauliflower wedges with walnut relish SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 55 MINUTES 1 medium (1.5kg) whole cauliflower, cut into 8 wedges6 shallots (150g), peeled, halved lengthways¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil80g radicchio, leaves torn into large pieces WALNUT RELISH 2 tablespoons currants2 tablespoons sherry vinegar½ cup (50g) walnuts, roasted¼ cup (50g) semi-dried black olives, pitted⅓ cup fresh oregano leaves⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves1 small clove garlic, crushed1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind⅔ cup (160ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Toss the cauliflower and shallots in oil until well coated. Season. Arrange in a single layer on a large oven tray. Roast for 45 minutes, turning halfway, or until golden and caramelised. Cool for 10 minutes. 2 WALNUT RELISH Place the…

Apple, beetroot & goat’s cheese cones MAKES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES Toss 60g watercress with 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium bowl; season to taste. Spread 2 wraps (35g) evenly with 30g marinated goat’s cheese. Divide watercress between wraps, piling the leaves down the centre of each on the diagonal. Top evenly with 1 medium (125g) julienned beetroot and 1 medium (150g) julienned red apple. Fold the bottom right corner up and over the filling, rolling the bread to form a cone. Salad nori wraps MAKES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES Place 2 sheets of nori shiny-side down onto a clean work surface. Place ½ cup (15g) mixed salad leaves across the centre of each sheet, allowing the leaves to peek over the…

Basic vanilla butter cookies MAKES 15 PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES (+ FREEZING, STANDING & COOLING) 125g butter, softened½ cup (110g) caster sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg yolk1¼ cups (185g) plain flour2 tablespoon caster sugar, extra 1 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until combined. Sift flour, in two batches, into butter mixture; mix well. 2 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Using your hands, shape dough into a 25cm long log. Place extra caster sugar on a plate; roll log in the sugar. Wrap log in baking paper. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. 3 Remove the log from the freezer. Stand for 10 minutes. Slice into 15 x…

The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, Mantle Much has been written, dramatised and supposed about the infamous 11-day disappearance of crime novelist Agatha Christie in December 1926. What really happened we can never know, which is no doubt why it’s so delicious to wonder. In The Christie Affair Nina de Gramont goes even further, conjuring a quite brilliant backstory complete with murder, passion and tragedy that could easily be a plot from one of Agatha’s crime thrillers. It’s told by Nan O’Dea, the fictional mistress of Agatha’s husband, Archie Christie. Nan wanted to be a writer and here shows she’s pretty good at it! So, how much of this story is fact and how much fiction? “The bare bones are as reported – Agatha Christie’s husband asked for a…

Find A Word Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a range of love songs in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line. When you have found all the words listed below you should have 16 letters left over. These will spell the winning title. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for your chance to win $50. ALL MY LIFE ALWAYS BECAUSE OF YOU CRAZY FOR YOU EVERGREEN FEELINGS FIELDS OF GOLD FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE HOW SWEET IT IS I GOT YOU BABE I’LL BE THERE LAYLA LOVE IS IN THE AIR MY GUY NIGHT AND DAY ONLY YOU RING OF FIRE SHE LOVES YOU SWAY TEA FOR TWO THE ROSE TIME…

My favourite thing about summer is… The warm weather and relaxed vibe. I especially love the golden evening light that hits on a really sunny day at around 7pm. It’s still warm and the smell of BBQ food always wafts around my neighbourhood. It brings me so much joy! My happy place is… Sitting on my front deck in the morning sun with a coffee. Life is too short to… Worry about what other people think – even though I’m guilty of doing this often! A great series I recently watched was… The Morning Show. There are some huge names, but also really topical storylines. I’m a sucker for any series that’s news or current affairsrelated and I love how they weaved real news stories into a fictional narrative. When…