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Christmas, like everything else in Jimmy Barnes’ childhood, was a bit of a mixed bag. Growing up, first in Glasgow, then in working-class Elizabeth, South Australia, he watched his parents struggle just with the everyday demands of life. “Then Christmas came along,” he says in that lovable Aussie-Scottish brogue, “and brought a whole pile of new pressures to the family.” Jimmy remembers one year when kids he knew in the neighbourhood were getting fancy new bikes. “So, they got me a bike,” he says. “It was this old bike – just a rusty piece of rubbish. And on Christmas Eve, I went outside and looked back in through the lounge room window, and I saw them trying to make it look like it was something decent. They painted it and…

It was the January of 2020 that Michelle* received the phone call that would change her life. It was from Oranga Tamariki, the government agency responsible for the wellbeing of Kiwi kids. They had a question: Would she take in three of her grandchildren? “What could I say?” she asks me. “They’re my grandchildren… I told them I had nothing, but if they could find me a house, I would move to Hamilton and look after them.” Mum-of-four Michelle had just shifted to Blenheim, leaving behind her managerial job in Auckland. She was there to help one of her daughters, who was due to give birth to her second child. But now others needed her more. Oranga Tamariki promised to find Michelle a house and equip it with beds, drawers…

Boho sunset Create a relaxed Christmas morning vibe with handmade details and plenty of cushions for lounging. The tree: To go with the natural materials and boho vibe of this 1970s-style space, we paired rattan stars with homemade terracotta decorations. This added texture and colour to our tree. The project: Roll out airdrying terracotta clay to 1cm thick. Cut out circles and halfmoons with cookie cutters. Use a skewer to make holes for hanging. Leave to dry for 48 hours, then thread and hang. The accessories: This look is all about having fun with the sunset colours of the 1970s. We used terracotta, mustard and bright lilac, and stuck with natural textures and curvy forms for furnishings. Touch of terrazzo The timeless tiling effect in shades of brown and beige…

Sticky peach & pepper glazed ham SERVES 20 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns1 tablespoon medley peppercorns1 teaspoon fennel seeds2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes1⅓ cups (430g) peach jam1 tablespoon grated ginger⅓ cup (115g) honey½ cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar¼ cup (60ml) shao hsing cooking wine or dry sherry2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar8kg whole ham leg3 long sprigs rosemary CARAMELISED PEACHES 6 yellow peaches (900g), halved, stones removed2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil¼ cup (55g) firmly packed light brown sugar 1 Place peppercorns, fennel seeds and chilli flakes in a mortar and pestle (or spice grinder); lightly crush. Place in a medium saucepan with jam, ginger, honey, sugar, shao hsing and vinegar; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until…

Trio of beans SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 500g frozen broad beans500g green beans500g yellow beans1 lemon½ cup (80g) pine nuts, toasted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Blanch frozen broad beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Peel beige skins from broad beans; discard skins. 2 Cook green and yellow beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain. 3 Meanwhile, remove rind from lemon with a zester (or, peel rind thinly from lemon avoiding white pith. Cut rind into long thin strips). 4 Transfer all the beans to a serving platter, sprinkle over lemon rind, pine nuts, olive oil and parsley to beans; toss well. Season to taste. Brussels sprout & coriander slaue…

Everything bagel seasoning MAKES 2¾ CUPS PREP + COOK TIME 10 MINUTES This is a very versatile savoury seed mix, which adds a crunchy texture. Use as a topping to avocado toast, salad, soup, tossed through hot popcorn or roasted vegetables. It’s also a tasty crumb coat for chicken tenderloins, uncooked prawns or fish. ½ cup white sesame seeds½ cup black sesame seeds½ cup dried onion flakes½ cup dried garlic flakes½ cup poppy seeds¼ cup sea salt flakes 1 Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. 2 Add sesame seeds; cook for 4 minutes, swirling the pan regularly, or until dark golden. Add black sesame seeds, cook, stirring until heated through. 3 Remove from heat; stir in onion flakes, garlic flakes, poppy seeds and salt flakes. Allow to cool…

Seeing Other People by Diana Reid, Ultimo Diana Reid’s new novel is set in post-pandemic Sydney with twenty-something sisters Eleanor and Charlie reshaping their lives. Eleanor is straitlaced, Charlie bohemian, and as their worlds overlap notions of happiness, love and family are raised – laced with Reid’s ironic tone. Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson, Doubleday Dive into the sleazy nightclubs and jazz dens of post-WWI London in this novel from multi-awardwinning Atkinson. Hedonism, illegal underworlds and dark trauma merge as our tapestry of characters vivdly intermingle.…

A Year With Wendy Whiteley by Ashleigh Wilson, Text This thoughtful book is as close as we’ll get to a memoir of Wendy Whiteley. Author Ashleigh Wilson, who has known Wendy for decades and also wrote the biography of Brett Whiteley, sat down for a series of conversations over the course of a year. The result offers an insight into the pain and pleasures of an extraordinarily creative life and the resilience and passions that sometimes fire her soul. Her famous public garden below her home on Sydney’s harbour, where husband Brett and their daughter Arkie’s ashes are buried, is now fading out of Wendy’s life as she finds herself becoming worryingly “quite isolationist”. Agatha Christie by Lucy Worsley, Hachette In this breathtaking biography of Britain’s detective author, Worsley unlocks…

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. The carols are playing, the lights are twinkling, the cards are arriving… But alongside that festive fun comes that tense, clammy, slightly anxious response you get whenever you look at the current date. Or perhaps that’s just me? I’m the first to admit that I love Christmas. How could one not? It’s about family and friends, and food and presents, alongside happiness and holidays. But the weeks leading into it make me break out in a cold sweat. I’m a procrastinator at the best of times and while I do my best work when I’ve got an impending deadline (it’s a journalist’s prerogative), Christmas is a whole new level. The idea I always have in my head is: “This year, it will…

At this time of year, a visit to broadcaster Toni Street’s home feels something like a trip to Santa’s grotto. Giant inflatable Christmas trees and reindeer dance in the breeze at the front of her beachside home on Auckland’s North Shore, fences and trees are lit up by hundreds of glittering fairy lights, and solar-powered candy canes light the path to the front door, where a vintage post box sits for neighbourhood children to send their letters to the North Pole. On the door hangs a magnificent wreath and carols can be heard blaring inside pretty much around the clock. One almost expects to be greeted by the big man himself, but no, it’s Toni who opens the door to welcome The Weekly in and it’s she who is responsible…

Ever since he quit university and Ireland, to jump on a plane bound for New York, Graham Norton has been surprising himself. “I never felt like a confident child, I never felt like that guy, I always felt very timid. So I don’t quite know where I got the confidence to go, ‘I’m leaving, I’m filling a backpack and I’m out of here’, but I’m so glad I did,” Graham says, still rather amazed as he flits back four decades to the moment his jet-setting life took off. The sharp-witted chat-show host and TV personality is ready for cocktail hour in his London flat having recently returned from seaside West Cork, where he now spends three to four months a year recharging at the stunning period home he bought in…

Little unsettles the five million hardy subjects of King Harald V of Norway, but on June 7, a surprise proclamation from the Royal Palace in Oslo brought the country to a near standstill. “His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen send their most heartfelt congratulations to Princess Märtha Louise and Mr Durek Verrett on the occasion of their engagement and wish them all the best for the future,” it read. Märtha Louise, the King’s only daughter, is fourth in line to the throne. Her husband-to-be is a self-taught “shaman to the stars” from California, who says he previously lived as a pharaoh in ancient Egypt, claims to be able to split atoms with his mind power and, for $2000 an hour, promises to lead his clients down the…

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for me. Every year, we pile the kids into the car and pilgrimage north to see my parents who would otherwise likely spend it solo. There’s every reason to be jolly: it’s often our only break for the year and the red carpet is reliably rolled out. My partner and in-laws (who we usually see during the year) have always gracefully accepted this arrangement, but for many of my friends, the decision on how and where to spend Christmas can be fraught with frustration, angst or sorrow. A colleague, whose family lives overseas and whose partner was travelling for work, felt overwhelmed with sadness to be spending the day alone. A close friend estranged from her family arranges an orphans and…

Your Christmas table is more than just a stage to showcase your festive feast – it’s a place your loved ones will spend time sharing stories and creating memories, so you should give your dining style as much thought as you do your Christmas-tree look and your gift buying. A great place to start is by selecting a theme, then choosing colours that work to enhance that – three complementary shades is usually a good amount. Introducing fresh elements through floral arrangements or greenery is a great way to bring the outdoors in and add a fresh vibe to the setting. If you love a traditional feel, then stay true to your style, however, if you want a more contemporary take, then consider layering your crockery at each place setting…

Maggie’s tip I know how lucky I am to have a wood-fired oven, particularly one that takes no time at all to heat. I can assure you, though, that these recipes are as flexible as your kitchen oven or your barbecue with hood, and how we love to cook outside if we can! “Having people you love sit around the table at Christmas time is what we all hope for.”-maggie Maggie’s note Made from the must of grapes, vino cotto was inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Its unique sweet and sour flavour, known as ‘agrodolce’, works in any situation in which you might use balsamic vinegar. The classic strawberries and balsamic combination is taken to a whole new level with vino cotto! Barbecued king prawns with preserved lemon & parsley butter…

Cracking roast pork SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS 40 MINUTES 3kg boneless pork loin, rind on, scored at 1cm intervals (see Test Kitchen note)1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3 teaspoons sea salt flakes gravy or apple sauce, to serve STUFFING 250g Italian-style bread (pane di casa), crust removed2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons finely chopped sage1 cup firmly packed flat-leaf parsley60g baby spinach and rocket50g pistachios2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind40g marinated goat’s cheese, plus ¼ cup marinating oil 1 Preheat the oven to 250°C (230°C fan-forced). 2 STUFFING Tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor; process to coarse crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Process remaining ingredients, except goat’s cheese and marinating oil, until finely chopped; stir into breadcrumbs with goat’s cheese and marinating…

Aoraki pōhutukawa salmon blinis with avocado crème fraîche PREP 10 MINS SERVES 8 AS A STARTER 200g Aoraki Pōhutukawa hot smoked salmon, sliced¼ cup Aoraki salmon caviar24 blinisFresh dill, to garnish½ cup capers, to garnishLemon wedges, to serve AVOCADO CREME FRAICHE 1 NZ Avocado, scooped200g Tatua creme fraiche½ lemon, zest and juice2 Tbsp dill, roughly choppedSalt and pepper, to taste 1 Blend all avocado creme fraiche ingredients together until smooth. Season to taste and spoon into a bowl. 2 Place blinis on a serving platter. Top each blini with a teaspoon of Avocado Creme Fraiche, a slice of salmon, fresh dill, salmon caviar and capers. 3 Serve with lemon wedges on the side and glasses of chilled Hāhā 2022 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. WINE MATCH Hāhā 2022 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is…

The Night Tide by Di Morrissey, Pan Macmillan After a disastrous election night loss political staffer Dominic Cochrane decides to take a break to review his career options and moves into a mate’s converted boatshed in picturesque Flounder Bay on Sydney’s northern beaches. The peaceful haven is just what he needs. But intrigue is afoot when Dom starts investigating the mysterious disappearance of his neighbour’s beloved husband, and meanwhile, in the background, a wealthy businessman is trying to buy up properties for a new development that could destroy this idyllic spot. Add in recluse Snowy and a burgeoning love story and you have another gripping tale from Di Morrissey. Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris by Paul Gallico, Bloomsbury “Ada ’Arris” is the irresistibly honest Cockney cleaner who dreams of owning…

Tripping Over Myself by Shaun Micallef, Hardie Grant Who is the man behind the joke? Mad as Hell’s Micallef finally reveals himself – the success, failure, love, loss, wine, women and song. “In my 30-year career, I’ve often played a character with my name, but it was never really me.” Time of my Life by Myf Warhurst, Hachette Growing up in a rural community, the youngest child and only girl of four kids, TV and radio were important connections for Myf, who would gather round to watch Countdown on a Sunday. “The show was our church.”…

Artists at Home by Karina Dias Pires, Thames & Hudson A sumptuous hardback tome of photography and interviews that go inside the lives and homes of Australia’s female artists. The talent on display here is remarkable, and seeing where and how they work fascinating. This is a book you will drift in and out of, taking inspiration from every page. The Year of Miracles by Ella Risbridger, Bloomsbury In Ella’s first cookery book Midnight Chicken in 2019, she revealed her battle with anxiety. We met the Tall Man, her partner John, who knew how to literally get her up off the floor, coaxing her to cook a chicken, which they ate at midnight. This book of recipes about “love and grief and growing things”, begins with a chicken carcass in…

Find A Word Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a host of Christmas-related words 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 11 letters left over. These will spell the winning word. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for a chance to win $50. Solution in next month’s issue. ANGEL BALLS BAUBLE BELLS BONBONS CANDLES CANDY CANE COMET CRACKERS CUPID DASHER DRUMMER BOY ELVES FAIRY LIGHTS GARLANDS GINGERBREAD GLITTER LANTERN LIST MISTLETOE NATIVITY SCENE PRANCER PRESENTS REINDEER SANTA SACK SLEIGH SNOWMAN STAR STOCKINGS STREAMERS TINSEL VIXEN WREATHS Easy Crossword ACROSS 1. Fishing poles 3. Benevolent, kind 9. High flat region…

The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards are the Oscars of fashion and the stars didn’t disappoint. Vogue’s Dame Anna Wintour was elegant in crimson, while Cher stunned in leather. At The Crown season five premiere, Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth, opted for a classic suit, while Elizabeth Debicki channelled Diana in an ethereal gown. Sir Elton John dazzled at the LA County Museum of Art gala.…

The next 12 months are going to be awash with firsts in the royal world and many will bring a pall of sadness. Last month, we saw the first Remembrance Day without Queen Elizabeth II and the first with her son Charles as King. This annual royal duty was one of the most important and treasured in his late mother’s calendar, when the sovereign honoured the royal defence forces who served in her name. Queen Elizabeth II represented a powerful living link with World War II, a time she lived through when her father, King George VI, led the country against Nazi Germany to peacetime – surely the most defining period of his reign. Princess Elizabeth joined the war effort personally as a teenager in February 1945, working as a…

There are two types of people in the world: those who celebrate Christmas Day sharing plates piled high with food, Christmas cracker jokes and thoughtful handwritten cards with their loved ones around the family table; and those who think it’s just another day and hit up the local takeaway’s drive-through for lunch. Ellidy Pullin is the latter. In a case of opposites attract, Ellidy fell in love with Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, the Olympic snowboarder, who always rushed home from competing overseas during the northern winter to be with his family at Christmas. “I met Chumpy in 2013 and I literally had a Whopper burger meal for Christmas lunch that year, while he spent it with his parents and sister at their home in Eden. I didn’t tell Chumpy that for…

Shahn Baker Sorekli and Helen Robertson, co-creators of the My Love Your Love relationship therapy app, share their tips for a smooth Christmas: • Learn the 3 P’s of Christmas: Predict negative dynamics which might occur. Visualise and Practise your healthiest response. On the day Pre-empt to avoid feeling triggered and implement your healthy response. • If you feel burdened, make a decision on how much you want to contribute and let go of feeling responsible for others. • Talk with your partner about your expectations, hopes or wishes. This can help avoid disappointment, resentment and frustration. • Agree on a set of boundaries with your partner and back each other up. • Don’t be afraid to create the space you need. Your families will adapt. Make time each day…

Embroidered tags These easy gift tags add a special handmade finishing touch to your presents. See overleaf. DIY twine Use scrap fabric to create your own twine. Then, use it to upcycle your baubles (page 69), or to secure your gift wrap. 3D bauble tags Cut out circles from some scrap wrapping paper. Glue one circle to your tag, then fold the remaining. Take the first folded circle, apply glue on one half and stick on corresponding half of original circle. Continue with remaining circles, glueing each to the half already in place. With last circle, apply glue on the other side of the last paper circle half you glued and stick to tag to complete. Tip For cleaner holes and a more stable finish, back your tag with washi…

Sophie’s note A long table out in the sun with all my family gathered around is my idea of Christmas lunch perfection … and you can just keep adding trestles if numbers blow out! Sonpohteie’s note Both salads can sit happily at room temperature for a little while and are full of flavour and texture. Make loads so you have enough for leftovers! “This is what we have pretty much every time there’s a big family gathering. The fish steams on the stovetop in under an hour, so there’s no carry-on with hot ovens or worry if that massive turkey is cooked.”-Sophie Rice pudding SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINUTES Inspired by my Danish grandfather’s own family traditions, every Christmas Eve we commence the meal with a small…

Classic roast turkey with apple & cranberry stuffing SERVES 8-10 PREP + COOK TIME 3 HOURS 45 MINUTES 4.5-5kg turkey, at room temperature1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil APPLE & CRANBERRY STUFFING 75g unsalted butter1 large (200g) onion, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed⅔ cup (100g) craisins300g fresh (stale) white sourdough breadcrumbs¼ cup sage leaves, chopped finely1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped coarsely1 tablespoon seeded mustard2 medium (300g) green apples, peeled, coarsely grated CRANBERRY BUTTER 100g unsalted butter, softened1½ tablespoons jellied cranberry saucefinely grated rind of 1 orange PORT GRAVY 40g butter, extra¼ cup (35g) plain flour⅓ cup (80ml) port2 cups (500ml) chicken stock 1 APPLE & CRANBERRY STUFFING Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 6 minutes, until…

From the Test Kitchen Meringue wreath can be made up to a week ahead. Store in a covered container in a cool dry spot. Chocolate meringue wreath SERVES 8-10 PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS (+COOLING TIME) 6 egg whites (at room temperature)1½ cups (330g) caster sugar2 teaspoons white vinegar1 tablespoon cornflour, plus extra for dusting2 tablespoons cocoa powder300ml thickened cream300g sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste CHOCOLATE GANACHE ⅔ cup (160ml) cream, warmed150g dark chocolate, chopped finely RASPBERRIES IN SYRUP 2 tablespoons caster sugar2 tablespoons Cointreau (or orange liqueur)400g raspberries 1 Preheat the oven to 120°C (100°C fan-forced). Draw a 28cm circle on a sheet of baking paper, grease paper, dust lightly with cornflour and place on oven tray. Lightly grease and line a second tray with baking paper.…

Literary fiction The Orphans by Fiona McIntosh, Penguin This is Fiona McIntosh’s first novel set entirely in Australia. Her heroine, Fleur, is just eight when she is already helping her adoptive undertaker parents prepare bodies. Mother Mae knows their only daughter is capable of running the Port Adelaide business and so does Dad Henry. As Fleur battles the male-dominated profession she becomes the first Australian female undertaker. Running parallel is the tale of Tom, 10, who does everything at home to help pregnant Mum while Dad herds cattle. When an “earth shock” brings Mum’s labour on prematurely, Tom suffers a life-changing tragedy. Eventually Tom and Fleur meet and develop a unique bond. Flawless. This Devastating Fever by Sophie Cunningham, Ultimo It’s 1936 and Virginia Woolf, keen for herself and husband…

Runt by Craig Silvey, A&U For kids and adults, this charming tale centres on Annie Shearer, a loner who loves fixing things, and adopts stray dog Runt. Thanks to his tough street life, Runt has brilliant acrobatic skills which prompt Annie to enter him in a dog show, hoping the prize money will save her parents’ farm. The Matchmaker by Saman Shad, Penguin The “desi” (South Asian) culture of matchmaking makes for a sweet and spicy subject in this debut novel of “Parramatta meets Pakistan”. Matchmaker Saima is paid by Kal’s parents to secretly set him up with chance encounters in Sydney. When Saima mistakes Kal’s car for her Uber, a little bit of stardust has been sprinkled.…

The Sea Below My Toes by Charlotte Guillain, A&U A brilliant paper sleeve protects the unfolding pages of this gloriously Jo Empson-illustrated book. From the “Sunlight Zone” near the surface, down to the Twilight Zone where creatures who can produce their own light glow. Magical keepsake. Come Over To My House by Eliza Hull & Sally Rippin, NLA Welcome to seven happy harmonious homes all with diversity and differences. Mei Lei has cerebral palsy and needs a wheelchair to get around. She has two mums and bakes brilliant cupcakes. Archie’s actor mum is deaf and the family uses sign language which they can teach us too. Prisha’s mum is blind and has a dog to guide her. Piano Fingers by Caroline Magerl, Walker Bea and her big sister, Isla, come…

Not Now, Not Ever edited by Julia Gillard, Vintage Australia It was a speech that stopped the world, a rallying cry that burst forth unexpected and authentic. Ten years after then-Aussie PM Julia Gillard’s excoriating retort in Parliament to Tony Abbott, the Leader of the Opposition, this powerful collection of essays revisits the importance of that moment as women recall their memories of October 9, 2012, and examine why it was a moment in history. Then Governor-General, Dame Quentin Bryce recalls being stunned, furious and then relieved that Julia had “confronted the disgraceful, debilitating insults, the personal denigrations, slimy innuendos …with searing emotion”. Misogyny is still with us – Julia calls it “a heavy burden” – but together, she notes, we can end it. Suburban Noir by Peter Doyle, NewSouth…

Can you share a favourite festive photo? This is our baby girl Winnie [right]. The photo was taken on her first Christmas with us. Need I say more? What’s your favourite Christmas carol? I’m a sucker for Michael Bublé. As soon as it’s the 1st of December, I crack the Bublé and he stays on repeat until Boxing Day. What’s the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever received? When my partner and I were living in the UK, our first trip together as a couple was to Copenhagen for New Year’s. I didn’t have many winter woollies, so for Christmas, he got me a warm jacket, woolly socks, gloves, a hat, the whole shebang, so I wouldn’t be chilly over there. I think I got him some undies… Where is your…