Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2023 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

There are typically six stages to the coronation service. The palace has yet to confirm if all will be followed. First is the recognition. The King will be presented, the congregation will shout, “God save the King!” and trumpets will sound. Next comes the oath, when the King swears to uphold the law and the Church of England. This is followed by the most sacred part of the proceeding, the anointing in holy oil under a canopy. Then, during the investiture, the King will be presented with the Sovereign’s Orb and Sceptre, and the St Edward’s Crown will be placed on his head. This is the only time the King will wear the crown throughout his reign. Finally comes the enthronement, when the King will move to the throne, and…

Rob Farnham places his hand on his heart as he talks about his father, unwittingly drawing attention to a bold tattoo poking through the top of his shirt. The swirling cursive letters spell the title of his favourite song, Playing to Win, one of his dad John Farnham’s biggest hits and a mantra the family has lived by for decades. “I was in my twenties when I got it – I thought it was a good outlook to have on life,” says the 42-year-old actor and musician, noting that the script forever inked on his heart has taken on new significance of late. “You have to keep positive and not get bogged down,” he tells The Weekly, referring to his father’s recent battle with cancer. “It’s cruel and brutal, but…

In her late thirties, Connor Hartog’s life changed dramatically in ways she could never have predicted. A 10-year relationship ended, she was stood down from her IT job because of COVID and she found herself living alone for the first time in a decade during lockdown. In an apartment, adrift from colleagues who had been like family, she was close to despair. She left the city, started to rebuild her life and herself, found a new job with a global software company and was able to buy a house in a country town. Now she says, “I relish the weekends where I don’t have any commitments so I can be on my own. I look forward to thinking, ‘What do I feel like doing today? Do I want to lie…

Onlookers stopped in the street to take in an unusual sight. A photographer was clambering up the chimneystack of a brewery to get the winning shot … while wearing high heels. It was 1938 and this was the first freelance assignment Adelie Hurley was given for Pix newspaper. She’d been turned down for plenty of other jobs, the gigs inevitably going to her male peers. But little did the men who doubted her then – or in the decades to follow – know that Adelie was made of far tougher stuff than they’d given her credit for. As the first female photojournalist, and one of only three to work in Australia in the years after World War II, the hurdles and stereotypes she faced only strengthened her desire for success…

All prices are approximate.…

If gut health was a religion, it’s fair to say I grew up among devout believers. Homemade sourdough, sauerkraut and – the sourest of them all – the giant gelatinous kombucha pellicle bubbling away on the kitchen shelf were my toast and tea growing up. A saintly diet was not my priority when I flew the nest but the frivolity was disappointingly short-lived. Within a year my energy plummeted to alarmingly lethargic, and a painful eczema cracked the skin on my hands with such ferocity that I couldn’t hold a pen to take lecture notes. I was eventually declared intolerant to pretty much everything bar breathing but, despite doggedly sticking to a holier-than-thou elimination diet, there was no real improvement. I was, in a very literal sense, a misery guts.…

Best-ever air fryer roast chicken SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES ½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sweet paprika2 teaspoons chopped rosemary1 teaspoon chopped thyme1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1.2kg whole chicken½ medium lemon, halved8 sprigs lemon thymeolive oil spray CRISPY GNOCCHI 500g packet refrigerated ready-made potato gnocchi1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon garlic salt 1 Preheat a 5.3-litre air fryer to 160°C for 3 minutes. 2 Combine garlic and onion powder, paprika, chopped herbs and olive oil in a small bowl. 3 Remove and discard any fat from cavity of chicken. Pat the cavity and skin dry with paper towel. Tuck wings tips under body. Fill cavity of chicken with lemon halves and half the thyme sprigs. Tie legs together with kitchen…

Brown rice & Mushroom bowl SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES ¼ cup (45g) brown rice2 free-range eggs1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil½ small (40g) onion, chopped finely1 small clove garlic, crushed75g small Swiss brown or small portobello mushrooms50g kale or baby spinach leaves2 teaspoons dukkah¼ teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 Cook rice in a small saucepan of boiling salted water for 20 minutes or until just tender; drain. 2 Meanwhile, place eggs in a small saucepan with enough cold water to just cover. Cover pan with a lid; bring to the boil. Boil eggs, uncovered, for 3 minutes for soft-boiled; drain. Place eggs in a bowl of cold water to cool. When cool enough to handle, peel. 3 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over…

My aim for interiors we feature is to smash the perception that to sell a home, you have to decorate “safely”. It’s simply not true and when you have a property like this, it’s more effective to lean into its hidden charms while giving the whole space a modern layout. We transformed a completely original and untouched abode, still trapped in the ’70s, into a stunning haven of style by making the era the hero in a groovy, modern way. That meant bringing in pattern and colour to every room. This home was also crying out for some extra living space and an open-plan feel, so knocking down a wall between the kitchen and living area gave the sense of space it needed. Here’s how we did it. Clever combinations…

Historical connections One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James, HarperCollins An extraordinary threading of three women separated by thousands of years but linked by an indomitable creative spirit. We begin in the Art Gallery of South Australia, 2018, where a conservator suffering loss still finds beauty in the fallen leaves she scatters around a tree “an ephemeral artwork not meant to last but blown away”. Our women live in the moment, allowing grief to shelter in art. In Florence 1497, Antonia’s aunt Lucia – sketching with charcoal – asks if she’s been married off? “I’m only nine!” And Hebron 41BCE [Before the Common Era] in the brutal reign of King Herod. A princess who is outcast for not becoming pregnant masters glassblowing, which she believes will keep her dream alive. Contemporary…

Taurus Apr 22 - May 21 The Sun, Jupiter and new moon in Taurus place your agenda this month firmly in the comfort zone. While Mercury retro in your sign for the first half of May might not be the most comfortable birthday scenario, you can buffer your nervous system by avoiding conversational triggers, lavishing yourself with extra helpings of your favourite indulgences and keeping in mind that beauty is not an optional ingredient of life for Taureans, it’s essential. Generous and resplendent Jupiter powering midmonth into your sign, which only happens every 12 years, is the best birthday present any sign could want. Gemini May 22 - Jun 22 Eclipses usually stimulate change, and if the full moon eclipse in the first week of May shines its penetrating beams…

When your name means princess, it’s hard not to grow up with a fascination for the royal family – the castles, the crowns, the gowns, the carriages… There is a lot to love when you’re just a kid! My thoughts about royalty today are a lot more realistic, but there is still a part of me that loves the pomp and ceremony, the history (I was obsessed with Henry VIII’s wives as a child) and, yes, the glamour – who doesn’t admire the dresses, shoes, bags and outrageous jewels? I can remember the first time I saw the Crown Jewels. I was nine years old and on my first overseas adventure with my parents. I’d already been dragged around cathedrals, churches, ruins and museums, and I thought the Tower of…

It has been 70 years since the last British coronation and as The Weekly goes to press, we are counting down to what will be a very special and unique moment in contemporary history, the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday May 6. Whether you’re a royalist or not, this ceremony will be an extraordinary spectacle with perfectly choreographed pomp, which, thanks to modern technology, will be watched by more people around the world than any previous coronation. Before the advent of television, stills photography and paintings have offered visual records of past coronations. But Charles’ mother’s crowning on June 2, 1953 broke new ground when it was televised, a first for a coronation. Those scenes have been replayed time and again over the decades, and…

“I found myself born into this particular position. I’m determined to make the most of it. And to do whatever I can to help. And I hope I leave things behind a little bit better than I found them.” Poached salmon, broad bean & tarragon quiche SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION TIME) 200g plain flourpinch of salt40g cold butter, diced25g lard60ml cold milkbaby new potatoes, green salad, for serving FILLING 75ml milk75ml double cream2 medium eggs1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon½ cup (60g) grated vintage cheddar cheese100g poached fresh salmon, coarsely flaked100g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled 1 Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Using fingertips, rub butter and lard into the flour until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add milk, a little at…

In the past four years there has been a great unravelling in the story of Marion Barter, one of Down Under’s most troubling, and now most famous, missing persons cases. For 22 years the clues had made no sense. Marion’s daughter, Sally Leydon, had gone over and over the fragments of information her mother had left behind, but everywhere she’d turned doors had closed in her face. Marion might have remained another forgotten missing woman had her daughter not persevered and refused to forget her. But Sally could never have imagined – none of us could – what would be uncovered when she was joined in her search by a group of doggedly determined amateur sleuths. I first wrote about the baffling mystery of Marion’s disappearance for The Weekly back…

It wasn’t really the time to be making deals. We were in the middle of the Covid pandemic, I had briefly swapped New Zealand’s gilded cage for the clinical confines of Mum’s English care home and doctors had warned us she might not live to see Christmas. But I wanted to give the most important woman in my life hope – something to live for. Looking at Mum slumped in a wheelchair, wearing a jovial festive jumper, her brave smile belying the pain in her eyes, I took her hand and made a promise. I told her if she could just fight and get back on her feet – metaphorically, if not physically – then I would get married. Mum had been waiting for me to tie the knot ever…

I was 18 years old when I first set eyes on Ken McLeod. My first impression was: “Oh my God, he’s handsome!” Then shortly after: “But he’s unreachable. Why would he go out with an island girl like me?” I’d just finished high school and was working as a bartender on the island of Vava’u. Ken was 28, an electrician on a government aid project, and he seemed to me to be a man of the world. There were so many reasons why I thought Ken wouldn’t give me a second glance. I was shy and I truly believed I was unattractive. Growing up in the islands, light skin was seen as more beautiful. I was darker than my siblings, I had frizzy hair, and we were poor, so I’d…

It’s logical to assume that our locks provide the scalp with a layer of protection from the elements, but it’s far from the truth – beneath those 100,000-odd follicles hides a humid hothouse of microbial activity that is constantly being tested. Exposed to every kind of weather, under-washed, over-washed, bleached, coloured, and blasted with heat, dry shampoo and sticky hair products, the scalp ages up to six times faster than the skin on your face. But it’s tempting to ask yourself this: Given you mostly can’t see what lies beneath your locks, should you really give a hoot? “The majority of hair-care concerns can be linked to changes that occur in the scalp and hair follicle,” says Aveda’s principal scientist Alison Pawlus. So, there you have it. Yes, you should…

Gentle exercise, such as yoga, is a simple way to stimulate the colon, which can provide both immediate and long-term relief. “Improvements in digestion should help improve nutrient absorption, waste and toxin removal, sleep quality, sleep hormone regulation and better balance of certain mood-calming hormones,” says nutritionist and yoga teacher Agnesa Simcic. “Not to mention the freedom of simply being free of bloating, which can cause distention, foul gas and foul moods, too.” In yoga, the combination of stretches targeting the abdominal organs and twists that massage the colon stimulates muscular contraction so that things are gently moved along the digestive tract. “Sometimes the results are immediate – the famous yoga fart! – but it’s mostly about being consistent over time as that increases and maintains digestive flow,” says Agnesa.…

from the Test Kitchen To freeze fresh pappardelle, arrange in loose nests on trays dusted with semolina; freeze until solid. Transfer frozen pasta to a zip-lock bag or airtight container. Cook from frozen. Slow-cooked lamb ragù with pappardelle SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 3 HOURS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion (170g), chopped coarsely1 trimmed celery stalk (100g), chopped coarsely1 small red capsicum (150g), chopped coarsely1 small fennel bulb (200g), chopped coarsely10 cloves garlic, crushed1 long red chilli, halved lengthways2 tablespoons tomato paste2 rosemary sprigs2 thyme sprigs2 bay leaves2 strips orange rind1 cinnamon stick10 black peppercorns½ cup (125ml) red wine1kg (4 cups) passata¼ cup (55g) firmly-packed brown sugar2½ teaspoons sea salt flakes1kg boneless trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 5cm pieces650g fresh pappardelle (see recipe, right)20g butter grated…

I have a first-day rule. Any sign of trouble, even a whiff of a problem, and I walk. In hotel 13 I was gone before my first shift even started. I told my supervisor my mother had died and I had to go back to Scotland. I’ve never even been to Scotland, but I needed to be going far enough away that they didn’t expect me to come back. It wasn’t the hotel, or the way it was run, or even the other staff – the problem was the hotel had had someone like me in their midst before. I don’t get nervous on first days. I used to, but I’ve had so many now I’ve had to keep a record so I don’t forget. This is my 21st first…

Is it more important to be liked or respected? Respected – because respect is the foundation of trust and being a good human. What is the meaning of life? To live it to the fullest. What talent do you wish you had? Healing powers! I would love to be able to take away people’s pain and suffering. What’s one thing you’ve never understood? Trigonometry. What does love look like to you? A healthy and happy whānau. When was the last time you were out of your comfort zone? When I did the Fight For Life boxing event. What’s something no one else knows about you? I’m scared of moths. What three words would your family and friends use to describe you? Determined, caring and organised. What would be the first…

“I want to try and make up for the mistakes that I made.”– Jane Fonda Hollywood has long been pilloried for its clueless ageist casting which has seen – largely male – directors retire women from romantic leading roles once they hit the tender age of 40. But the tide has turned and heading the charge is the irrepressible Jane Fonda. At 85, Jane is the oldest of the star-studded quartet of women blazing a trail in Book Club: The Next Chapter, and also the sassiest. In the film we see her character, commitment-phobe Vivian, finally heading for matrimony after a life of fierce independence. Sporting a sizeable rock from the lover who first proposed to her decades before, she heads off on a bachelorette romp to Rome with her…

Barbara Else is beginning to have second thoughts about the publication of her memoir. The bestselling New Zealand novelist, literary editor and playwright has produced a raw, funny and sometimes heartbreaking account of her life. An intensely private person, this public baring of her soul has been “really upsetting” at times. Laughing at the Dark examines, among many other things, her failed marriage to a leading renal physician, her love affair with a fellow writer, her beloved older sister’s decline and Barbara’s own fight for her life as she battled cancer. She tells me she’s not looking forward to the inevitable hoopla surrounding publication. It’s painful each time she has to tell the stories. “It’s an alarming thing to do, writing a memoir.” In her role as a literary editor,…

“Right now, there is a whole, an entire generation that never knew anything that didn’t come out of this tube. This tube is the gospel, the ultimate revelation; this tube can make or break presidents, popes, prime ministers; this tube is the most awesome goddamn propaganda force in the whole godless world, and woe is us if it ever falls into the hands of the wrong people.” – From the film Network (1976). The night was long, the stakes were high, and inside a gleaming New York skyscraper, some of the biggest, best-paid names in television were going into meltdown. On the walls of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News headquarters, banks of flickering monitors were showing that Donald Trump, the candidate heavily backed by Fox, was losing the 2 020 presidential…

1. Keep conditioner off the scalp: “Conditioners tend to have lower pH to penetrate the hair shaft. While beneficial to the hair, it’s too acidic for the scalp, so can cause irritation.” 2. Fragrance-free: “Fragrances are known to be irritants, so lower levels are preferred.” 3. Do all the steps: “I understand the convenience of a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, but one function would be compromised for the other. To be conditioning enough, the product could create build-up on the scalp because the cleansing properties are compromised.”…

Low-fibre diets have been linked to many allergic and inflammatory diseases, while high-fibre diets are thought to reduce inflammation. “Fibre is fermented by certain gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids, which suppress inflammation,” says Professor Hansbro. The trouble is, 83 per cent of us are not meeting the suggested dietary fibre target for good health. Whole grains are a good source, and Professor Hansbro says it’s not necessary to avoid gluten if you’re not coeliac. “Most people are not sensitised to gluten and so it’s fine in moderation.” What’s more important is to get both soluble fibre (like oats, apples, peas and citrus) and insoluble fibre (such as whole grains, nuts, broccoli and beans). Soluble fibre Insoluble fibre…

Okonomiyaki SERVES 6 PREP TIME 25 MINUTES (+ STANDING + REFRIGERATION TIME) COOK TIME 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES ⅓ green cabbage (500g), sliced thinly1 teaspoon fine sea salt6 eggs1 cup (250ml) instant dashi stock½ cup (75g) cornflour½ cup (75g) plain flour2 trimmed corn cobs (500g), kernels cut and reserved6 green onions, sliced thinly, white and green parts kept separate1 tablespoon sesame oil4 rashers streaky bacon okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, bonito flakes and seaweed furikake, to serve 1 Place cabbage in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Using your hands, mix until cabbage is well coated in salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to release liquid from cabbage; squeeze out and discard liquid. 2 Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until lightly beaten. Add dashi stock and whisk to combine.…

Quinoa tabbouleh SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 1 cup (200g) quinoa (white, red, tri-coloured or black)2 cups (500ml) water1½ cups chopped flat leaf parsley1½ cups chopped mint leaves10 cherry tomatoes, quartered6 green onions, sliced thinly2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 Rinse quinoa in a sieve under cold running water. Place quinoa and the water in a medium saucepan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. 2 Add the parsley, mint, tomatoes, green onions, oil and lemon juice to the quinoa. Season well with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine. Not suitable to freeze.…

Crème caramel SERVES 8 PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES You will need to start this recipe a day ahead.¾ cup (165g) caster sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup (75g) caster sugar, extra300ml thickened cream1¾ cups (430ml) milk 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). 2 Stir sugar and ½ cup (125ml) water in a medium heavy-based frying pan over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, without stirring, until mixture is a deep caramel colour. (Keep in mind that the caramel will continue to colour off the heat.) Remove from heat; allow bubbles to subside. Pour caramel into a deep 20cm round cake pan. 3 Whisk eggs, vanilla and extra sugar in a large heatproof bowl. 4 Bring cream and milk to the…

The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa, Simon & Schuster When Ally Keller’s daughter emerges into the world, she’s silent, whimpers and finally howls – and it’s no wonder. The midwife who pulls her out condemns the newborn – “It’s a Rhineland bastard. You’ve brought a mischling into the world. This girl isn’t German, she’s Black,” she viciously announces. “She’s Lilith. Her name means light,” Ally corrects. It’s 1931 and a terrifying change is underway in the fatherland of freethinking German writer Ally whose daughter is the result of a passionate affair with a black German musician. Her parents disowned her when she fell pregnant and soon Ally discovers her progressive ideas are out of step with the status quo. As she grows up, Lilith learns to only go out…

Find A Word Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a collection of royalty-related words in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line – we've found one to start. When you have found all the words listed below you should have 12 letters left over. These will spell the two-word winning name. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for a chance to win $50. ANCESTRY ARISTOCRACY BARON CARRIAGE CONSORT DUCHESS DUKE EARL EMINENCE FAMILY FORMALITY HEIR HIGHNESS IMPERIAL KING KNIGHT LADY LINEAGE MAJESTY MARQUIS MONARCHY NOBLE PALACE PEERAGE POMP PRINCE QUEEN REGAL REGALIA SCEPTRE SOVEREIGNTY SUCCESSION THRONE TRADITION VISCOUNT Solution in next month’s issue. Easy Crossword ACROSS 1. Education institutions 5. Speedy, quick…