Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2023 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

There is a pair of wide-leg trousers hanging in my wardrobe. As a professional woman, no real surprises there, but these ones still have the tag on them. They haven’t seen the light of day since they came home from the shop. Every so often, I pull them out and try them on, just for the fun of it. I bought them because I love them and I fully support buying items of clothing purely because they make you happy, but these are not the type of strides you bust out for a board meeting – these ones are covered entirely in shiny sequins. True party pants! However, I may just have the perfect excuse (still working on the perfect top) to debut the pants in public – August is…

When it comes to microbiology, people are always surprised to know… That it’s not us or our bodies that become resistant to antibiotics – it’s the bacteria. That means you could have resistant bacteria living up your nose or in your gut, even if you’ve never taken antibiotics before. If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be… A helicopter pilot. The quote that sticks in my head is… If not me, who? If not now, when? The last message I sent on my phone was… “Cooked breakfast on the go if you are awake,” to my teenager who was still in bed. Life is too short for… Wearing a poorly fitting bra. Happiness is… A wet weekend with nothing but a ginormous Lego set to do.…

After our long day with Marta Dusseldorp has ended and the tape recorder is turned off, the actress tucks her legs under herself on the soft white banquette, and continues to talk about work, life, acting and the wicked paradox of raising fearless young women – wanting to protect her daughters from having to go through what she went through, while understanding that adversity builds resilience. A flickering fire warms our backs and, to our left, a two-storey window looks out on to Tasmania’s Mt Hazard underneath a sky that sparkles like thousands of tiny diamonds spilled on a sheet of midnight-blue velvet. Marta speaks eloquently and thoughtfully about these big subjects, and the responsibility she feels to the industry that has shaped and fulfilled her. “I want to continue…

“My biggest challenge has been making a success of this thing.”– Girlie Goody Don’t bend that bar,” Girlie Goody teases, as I bounce like a human pinball around the cab of her Toyota LandCruiser with a white-knuckle grip on the safety rail. We’re lurching into a washed-out creek that cuts through the hills of her cattle property near Monto, 150 kilometres south-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, and we’re on the hunt for cattle hiding in the scrub. Peering over the wheel, Girlie reaches down to “add more horses” and knock the ute into four-wheel drive. She’s covered this track almost daily over every one of her 83 years – first in a saddle, then later on four wheels, when her joyrides became matters of business – and she knows…

You may have heard some of these myths before: Reading in poor light ruins your eyes (it doesn’t); the wrong prescription glasses will damage your eyes (nope); and wearing glasses makes vision weaker (not true either). Potentially perilous is this doozy, though: If your vision hasn’t changed, you don’t need a check-up. “Getting your eyes tested regularly is critical because many eye conditions, like glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, are characterised by a lack of symptoms, particularly in the early stages,” says Dr May Ho, an eyecare advisor for the prestigous Fred Hollows Foundation. “We often say that you don’t know how important good eyesight is until it’s gone. It affects our ability to drive, attend school or work, interact with friends and family, and maintain our physical health.”…

1. Take some time out – escape to a quiet place. 2. Calm your breathing. 3. Consciously relax your muscles. 4. Practise meditation or listen to music. 5. Talk to someone you trust. These are the signs that you need to seek professional help: • If you’re hurting others, physically or emotionally. • If you’re constantly feeling angry. • If you’re constantly irritated by others’ behaviour. • If you feel your anger is controlling you and not the other way around. • If you bottle your anger and don’t express it functionally.…

Lucy’s note This is an all-in-one, crispy-edged condiment carrier, a picnic crowd-pleaser. Honey soy cauli SERVES 4 ¼ cup (70g) white miso paste2 garlic cloves, crushed¼ cup (60ml) honey2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 teaspoons sesame oil2 spring onions, finely chopped, whites and greens separated8cm piece of ginger, peeled and julienned1 large cauliflower, cut into 8 wedges3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cups (440g) white rice½ teaspoon Chinese five spice½ teaspoon fine salt1 teaspoon sesame seeds OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS blanched greens and chilli crisp 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). 2 Blend the miso, garlic, honey, soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, spring onions (white parts only) and a quarter of the ginger in a food processor until smooth. Toss the cauliflower through this mix, making sure to coat…

from the Test Kitchen Large pasta shells (conchiglioni) are the perfect vessel for this rich, fragrant gorgonzola, mushroom and pork stuffing. Buy a fennel bulb with plenty of fronds, as you will need at least ¼ cup; you could use dill instead. from the Test Kitchen For a thinner soup, stir in more stock or pasta water. Italy’s Umbria region is known for its Castelluccio lentils which have a nutty texture. This recipe is a perfect homage, although regular green lentils are equally delicious. Lentil & bean soup SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium (150g) onion, chopped finely2 large (360g) carrots, chopped finely1 large (150g) celery stalk, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, crushed200g speck, cut into 1cm pieces1.5 litres (6 cups) chicken…

A great example of really taking advantage of the vagueness of the word ‘pudding’, this dessert is nearly unclassifiable, but the taste is all the same familiar. It would be a clafoutis if it were denser. It would be a cobbler if it were more like a sliceable cake. It could be a bread pudding with fruit instead of bread. Whatever it is, it’s one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fruit – the sort that’s so ripe and perfect it needs little more than a buttery batter poured around it, containing just enough flour to simply absorb the juices of the fruit as it roasts inside a custardy bath. While it’s near impossible to mess up this pudding, the only tragedy would be to use under-ripe or…

The Watchful Wife by Suzanne Leal, Allen & Unwin This slow-burning drama starts with a punch – a knock on the door early in the morning, two police officers demanding to see the husband of our wide-eyed narrator Ellen. Gordon O’Hanlon is still in bed, Ellen says, but agrees to go and wake him. He’s already dressing and goes to the living room to face his accusers. Stuttering and shaking his head hard “like a dog with a toy in its mouth”, Gordon denies their claims. It’s clear they don’t believe him. And frankly at this moment neither do we, but Ellen is certain her husband is an innocent victim. Is this a wife’s blind partiality or is there something more going on? Ellen’s an intriguing character, at once naive…

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Have you ever had a hairdo you regretted? At 21, I really lacked the vision to pull off blonde hair, not to mention the bank balance to keep those roots up to scratch. Many hats were worn in those days. How do you know you’re in love? I have been born with an affliction that means I fall in love with most people I meet, in one way or another. I am currently in love with the courier driver from my old work and the barista at my local cafe. But proper romantic love? I’ll have to get back to you on that one. What lessons have you learnt from past relationships? My relationship with my favourite ex-boyfriend – yes, there is a ranking system – taught me that loving…

What is it about Laura Tupou that has made her star rise so rapidly in television? I have a theory: Yes, she’s smart, funny and attractive, but she also possesses other qualities that are increasingly rare in the brittle, bright and shiny showbiz world. She is not afraid to be vulnerable, and she is genuinely humble and surprised by her success. People warm to her. The Three star is everyone’s daughter, best friend or mate. She has been anointed by the holy grail of telly appeal – accessibility. The 33-year-old can currently be seen alongside Ryan Bridge on Three’s breakfast show AM, where she’s filling in for the equally charming Melissa Chan-Green. She also fronts the channel’s primetime weekend news and is a regular on The Project. She’s relishing her…

At the end of a winding country road, about an hour south of Berlin, stands a sign proclaiming: ‘Welcome to the Kingdom of Germany.’ I scan the horizon for fairytale castles, oompah bands and tables groaning beneath beer and bratwurst, but there’s little to see here beyond a cluster of slightly drab buildings. Since 1918, when Wilhelm II, the last Kaiser, was driven into exile, most Germans have assumed that they lived in a republic, but today a new and unsettling kind of ‘monarchy’ is taking root. The Kingdom, headquartered in a former chicken-canning factory near the small town of Wittenberg, issues its own currency, passports and driving licences, and contends that the ‘other’ Germany – the federal state established after World War II – is a gigantic confidence trick…

Treatment 1 Lumixa WHAT IS IT? As close to relaxing as a high-tech treatment gets, this fluorescent facial looks otherworldly. It’s a souped-up version of LED light therapy – LED can only cover a single wavelength, while this off ers the whole spectrum (blue, green, yellow, red) all at once. HAVE IT IF… you have inflammation, particularly redness. It’s brilliant for rosacea because once the redness goes down, any underlying broken veins can be removed with a targeted laser to create an even skin tone. If you’re sensitive, don’t like painful treatments or have a compromised skin barrier, this is definitely for you. For everyone else, it’s a great additional booster. HOW IT WORKS: A patented fluorophore gel is applied to skin and activated by blue LED light. The resulting…

Can carrots improve vision? Research suggests betacarotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, is an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy eyes. “We can all increase our vitamin A intake from fruits and vegetables, and also omega-3 fatty acids in fish and seeds, such as hemp or flax,” says naturopath Victor Tuballa. “Some people benefit from a herbal supplement such as bilberry.” A 2017 study found drinking green tea was linked to a lower risk of glaucoma and a US study found grapeseed extract showed promise in improving early diabetic retinopathy. The Fred Hollows Foundation has helped restore sight to more than three million people in over 25 countries, but there’s still work to do – 43 million people worldwide are still blind. “Fred found it obscene to let…

Spiced lamb pilaf SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES. 1½ cups (300g) basmati rice1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil500g lamb leg steaks, sliced thinly1 large (200g) onion, chopped finely2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly4cm piece (20g) fresh ginger, grated finely2 bay leaves2 teaspoons ground coriander½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ cup (75g) coarsely chopped dried apricots2 cups (500ml) chicken stock¼ cup (35g) pistachios, coarsely chopped½ cup fresh small mint leaves1 cup (280g) Greek-style yoghurt chunks of tomato, cucumber and radish, for serving 1 Cover rice in a medium bowl with about 4 cups cold water; stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain well. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan; cook lamb, in batches, until browned. Remove from pan. 3 Add onion to same pan; cook, stirring, for 5…

Sticky chicken with Zucchini ‘noodles’ SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 2 chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon brown sugar2 teaspoons sweet chilli sauce2 teaspoons light soy sauce2 medium zucchini2 teaspoons peanut oil150g gai lan (Chinese broccoli), cut into 5cm lengths1 tablespoon water1 green onion, sliced thinly½ fresh long red chilli, sliced thinly1 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves 1 Combine chicken with five spice, sugar and half of each of the sauces in a small bowl. 2 Using a vegetable spiraliser, cut zucchini into noodles. Place in small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for 45 seconds. 3 Heat a wok or medium non-stick frying pan over high heat; add half the oil and stir fry gai lan for 30 seconds. Add water to the…

Colour isn’t just a way to express ourselves, it’s long known to have a significant effect on our emotions. Red adds energy, green brings calm and yellow encourages optimism. In the past, colour trends have been treated like fads, but colour is a highly personal preference and using your favourite colours is a shortcut to making a house feel like home. The good news is the latest shades trending in interiors reflect this shift in how we think about colour. Here’s a few looks that are set WENDY MOORE to stay the course. Evergreen There’s something so inspiring about the colour green, a perennial favourite of mine. It’s best embraced in a swathe of varying hues and layers, bringing depth and interest. Using multiple shades of green is a wonderful…

Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch, Hachette Poppy St John has the monopoly on Hollywood gossip. A mention in Tinseltown Tatler could make a career. “I know because I never got one,” says actress turned rival gossip columnist Edie O’Dare. With her acting career going nowhere, she’s happy to spill on drunken displays in swimming pools. But when set newcomer Sophie asks her to deliver a confession to Poppy, Edie pockets the letter. Sophie was looking for water at a party when leading man Freddy carried her upstairs to a bedroom. She said she wasn’t sleepy. He laughed. But selling secrets has consequences and when Edie’s scoop becomes the trial of the decade, it becomes “the night I ruined a life or three”. As topical today as it was a century…

The Barbie film caused a worldwide shortage of pink paint, and so far, star Margot Robbie has stuck to the costume brief of rose, flamingo and fuchsia. But at the global press tour kick-off in Sydney, she switched to a black-and-white mini to evoke Barbie’s original 1959 costume. Margot said it was important the film paved the way for more female-led blockbusters. “If Wonder Woman hadn’t done what Wonder Woman did, I don’t know if people would’ve given us the budget.” She hinted she pulled some strings to start the tour in Australia, where adoring fans turned out in ecstatic, glittery droves.…

Private jets. Designer clothes. Louis Vuitton handbags and blingy Cartier wristwatches. Holidays at five-star resorts and stays at luxury hotels. International travel and global domination. And behind all the glitz, glamour and popping paparazzi bulbs were the rumours of abuse, infidelity and exploitation. It sounds like the lifestyle of a Hollywood A-lister in a scandal-sheet nightmare. And it is – except, the “celebrities” are Hillsong Church leaders, living high on the hog from the heartfelt donations of thousands of humble parishioners who have worshipped at the 131 church locations worldwide. In March this year, when Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie stood up in Federal Parliament and under parliamentary privilege accused the Australian-born church of “spending that would embarrass a Kardashian” and “breaking numerous laws in Australia and around the world relating…

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Once upon a time, long before Uber Eats and microwaves, we humans hunted protein-rich food and gathered roots and berries. If they were sweet, we’d fill our stomachs. If they were sour, we’d keep away. We had finely-tuned survival instincts so we could bolt if we sensed a tiger snake nearby. We formed strong social bonds because isolation meant death. It wasn’t all strawberries and naps in the sun, but life was simpler. Historian Yuval Noah Harari says it’s likely our prehistoric ancestors enjoyed a far easier and, arguably, happier existence. Yes, we had to worry about lions. But we only had to worry about lions. We “didn’t have to deal with automobile accidents or industrial pollution,” he writes in his book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. There were…

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Yellow curry chicken cottage pie SERVES 8 AS PART OF A BANQUET PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR (+ COOLING TIME) 1.25kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into 4cm pieces2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large (500g) leek, sliced thinly2 cloves garlic, crushed⅓ cup (100g) yellow curry paste2 tablespoons plain flour3 cups (750ml) chicken stock1 cup (250ml) coconut cream3 makrut lime leaves, torn2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons fish sauce1 cup (120g) frozen peas400g can baby corn, drained½ cup Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve2 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted KŪMARA & COCONUT MASH 1.5kg orange kūmara, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces½ cup (125ml) coconut cream2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). 2 Season the chicken. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over…

A citrus dessert classic from the Test Kitchen You will need to make this recipe a day ahead. Sugar is particularly good for blind baking, it conducts heat well and the texture fills all parts of the pastry case. You can use caster, white or raw sugar. Brown or icing sugar are not suitable. You can also use pastry weights, or dried beans or rice. After baking, store foil and sugar in a plastic container to reuse. You’ll need 6 lemons for this recipe. Tart will keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Lemon curd tart SERVES 8-10 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION TIME) 1 egg1 egg yolk1½ cups (225g) plain flour2 tablespoons caster sugar¼ teaspoon fine salt140g cold butter, cut into 2cm pieces…

Choko piccalilli PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES MAKES 4 CUPS 350g choko, peeled, seeded, sliced15 baby zucchini (225g), halved lengthways150g baby green beans, trimmed100g heirloom radishes, some halved, quartered and left whole1 cup (250ml) white vinegar1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds5g fresh turmeric, cut into matchsticks½ cup (110g) raw caster sugar2 teaspoons fine salt4 fresh curry leaves1 tablespoon arrowroot 1 Cook choko in a medium saucepan of boiled salted water for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. 2 Combine choko with zucchini, beans and radish in a large, non-reactive bowl. 3 Combine ½ cup (125ml) water, vinegar, fenugreek, peppercorns, mustard seeds, turmeric, sugar, salt and curry leaves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. 4 Mix ½ cup…

The only way we know many of those women born in the 1880s is from stiff, unreal old studio photos. Unless they were privileged or exceptional, most women vanished from the record. Their lives often can’t be reconstructed beyond a few dates – their births and deaths, when their children were born – and maybe a recipe for drop scones or oxtail soup. The events of my grandmother’s life – drawn from family stories and research – are as I’ve told them here. But I’ve had to imagine my way into what she felt and thought about them, and no doubt I’ve got that wrong in all sorts of ways. It’s only two generations ago, but Dolly’s world seems a foreign country. In the old photos those women in their…

Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 Look who’s in full flamboyant sashay down the catwalk this month, camera ready for a royal rollercoaster ride as Venus retrograde in your sign brings you face-to-face with any confidence issues standing in the way of authentic self-expression. This month offers your annual chance to show that real stars don’t just draw applause, they also lift up the people around them, while the new moon in Leo on August 16 issues a majestic reminder to put your paws up and be rewarded with some luxury tribute from your adoring subjects. Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23 Efficient Mercury kicking off an extended visit to your health-conscious sign loves organising budgets, editing, getting paperwork in order, planning ahead and initiating new routines. So far, so…