Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2024 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

I’ve become a member of a club. I’ve never really been a club-type person, but then this is no ordinary group. Globally, it’s got hundreds of thousands of members, but I’ve never met any of them. There is no uniform, no fees, no special equipment or awards and a lot of the time, my participation takes place in the dark. I’ve become a dedicated devotee of the 5am Club – a concept introduced more than 20 years ago by leadership and performance expert Robin Sharma, where you rise at, you guessed it, 5am, and spend the next 60 minutes focusing on yourself in the areas of health, self-reflection and personal growth, which sets up your day for success. Sounds quite New Age, but in other words, instead of rushing and…

When Asher Keddie began filming her latest television project, Fake – in which she both stars and produces – something unusual happened. It wasn’t her first producing role – that had happened the previous year with mega-hit Binge series Strife (available on ThreeNow). Nor was she a stranger to being the central character in a show that demanded long hours on set: Offspring (which ran from 2010-2017) had seen to that. She was used to juggling constant travel with kids, home, husband and the minutiae of maintaining all aspects of life beyond the set on a multitude of jobs. But for the first time, Asher found herself uttering three words that she’d never thought would leave her lips: “I need help”. For decades she’d bare-knuckled her way through the demands…

If you’re finding a drop in the mercury and the shorter days are getting you down, you are not alone. Research shows that seasonal variations impact everything from our serotonin levels and mood, to feelings of sociability and generosity. According to Dr Marina Christov, a Chinese medicine practitioner, the cooler months correspond to the yin aspect of nature, encouraging rest and rejuvenation. “It’s natural for our bodies to align with this seasonal rhythm, and experience a decrease in energy levels as we slow down to catch our breath and refill our cup,” says Marina. “Pushing ourselves too much during the season of rest and repair will often lead to feelings of exhaustion and fatigue, and can result in poorer immune function. So make choices that are going to make your…

Have you ever found yourself struggling in a relationship and wondered what it is that you’re missing? Perhaps the same argument keeps rearing its head but no matter how many circles you turn, you don’t seem to inch any closer to a resolution. According to psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell this habit of repeating the same ‘mistakes’ or behaviours is thanks to a gap in our psychological awareness that clouds our judgement, otherwise known as our “emotional blind spot.” “You might feel you’re constantly being pushed over in your friendships, or perhaps you’re frustrated in your job because you feel like nobody is listening to you – either of these issues can alert us to a blind spot around power,” explains Emma. “Or perhaps the problems in your relationship stem from…

“I hope you enjoy these simple, nutritious dishes, equal measures of flavour and goodness in each one.” Braised eggplant with green peas, herbs, yoghurt & grilled chicken breast SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 1.6kg eggplant 350ml extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped 200ml water 2 x 250g boneless chicken breast, skin on 500g frozen green peas 400g diced canned tomatoes ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely 240g Greek yoghurt 1 Peel and dice the eggplant into medium-size pieces. Place a large non-stick frypan over a high heat; pour in 300ml of the olive oil. Once hot, add the eggplant and rosemary, then toss to coat all the eggplant. Turn the heat down to low, pour in the water and place a tight-fitting…

How I prepare it 1 No. Choose fennel that still has its tops, doesn’t have any discolouration or bruising on the bulb and is heavy for its size. Refrigerate, unwashed, wrapped in a vegie storage bag to retain freshness for about five days. 2 No. To prepare, wash well in cold water. Pick off the green feathery fronds that resemble dill and place in a bowl of iced water – use these as you would fresh herbs like chives or chervil. No. 3 Lay the fennel bulb on its side; trim the stalks and finely slice these to add to stews, stocks and soups. Then either cut the bulb into wedges or shave for salads. I’m loving it ... + Sliced into thin wedges and roasted with lots of extra…

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It was a scene straight out of the royal playbook – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex laughing in delight as they danced, hugged and cheered their way through a recent visit to Nigeria. The locals were enthralled, the officials were charmed and the whirlwind trip, celebrating Prince Harry’s beloved Invictus Games, was a blinding success. It was the kind of royal tour that would have been seen back at the palace as another successful engagement, but for that one crucial detail – since 2020, Harry and Meghan are no longer considered working royals. And so the charm offensive in May is just another reminder of what could have been. It’s been over four years since Harry and Meghan suddenly split from the royal family in January 2020, and in…

Alexei Navalny’s last words to his wife came in a social media post on Valentine’s Day: “Babe, we have love like in a song; cities between us, airport runway lights, blue blizzards and thousands of kilometres. But I feel you are near me every second, and I love you more and more.” Two days later, Alexei, the figurehead of opposition to Russian president Vladimir Putin, was dead. He was 47 and serving a 19-year sentence for “extremism” in a remote Arctic penal colony known as Polar Wolf. In his long – ultimately fatal – fight against the Putin regime, Alexei had tried as best he could to protect his wife Yulia Navalnaya and their two children from the brutal paybacks of the state. While he campaigned she remained mostly on…

When Colin McDonald came out as gay, his mother Lucy played him the Pretenders song I’ll Stand by You. “She already knew,” he recalls. “She was telling me, ‘I don’t give a sh*t –you’re my baby.’” Colin cries when he hears that song now. It is a memory of a mother who is no longer here. Lucy disappeared from her house in Lismore, New South Wales, on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Colin is speaking now, he says, because “I just want to give my mother a voice”. On the Sunday, he and his boyfriend had returned from the Gold Coast to find 11 messages from Lucy on their answering machine. “I didn’t have a mobile at the time. She was saying, ‘Help! Please pick up.’ Someone was tapping on her…

Imagine you’re on your first roller-coaster ride at the tender age of 10: The anticipatory thrill. The whoosh of air that sends your hair skywards as you swing round that first loop. It’s a rush like no other. But then … slam! Your cart collides with one in front of you that has malfunctioned and stopped in its tracks, throwing your body forward with a dodgemlike bang that breaks bones and permanently damages your heart. “Statistically, the chance of being injured in a roller-coaster accident is only one in 24 million, so it’s shocking that it happened to me,” notes counsellor Anna Ferguson, author of The Vagus Nerve Reset, who says the trauma of that accident not only caused physical injury but also affected her nervous system, leading to years…

If you’ve never had a regular exercise routine, or you haven’t for many years, it can be a daunting prospect to start. We know it’s good for us, but that doesn’t make it any easier to pull on a pair of leggings. Whether due to an ongoing injury, a change in life circumstances or a lack of motivation, even the thought of stepping into a gym can break many of us into a sweat. But according to Malin Svensson (right), midlife is the perfect time to start moving – regardless of what shape you’re in. She has spent the past 35 years working with clients over 50, and is a firm believer that movement starts with mindset. “You have to ask yourself what it means to be ‘old’,” Malin says.…

PG 104 Cranberry-glazed lamb chops PG 104 Kūmara & bacon risotto the Test Kitchen Shaoxing wine is made from rice and is an essential ingredient in most Chinese savoury dishes. Chinese sesame paste is made from toasted sesame seeds, you can use a dark-roast peanut butter as an alternative. Chinese black vinegar has a malty taste so diluted balsamic vinegar can be used as a substitute. Ingredients are easily available from Asian grocery stores and some larger supermarkets. PG 104 Dan dan noodles Chicken nibbles with chilli crunch potatoes SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES 6 medium (1.2kg) potatoes, peeled, halved or quartered 1kg chicken nibbles 1⁄3 cup (80ml) olive oil 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled, bruised 1⁄3 cup small fresh rosemary sprigs 60g butter, diced green…

One Serve Moules Marinières. SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 500g fresh live mussels 10g butter ¼ cup (30g) diced bacon 1 eschalot, peeled, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, crushed ¼ cup (60ml) white wine ¼ cup (60ml) pure cream ¼ cup coarsely chopped parsley French fries, for serving 1 Scrub and remove any tough fibrous beards of the mussels. Rinse in cold water; drain. 2 Heat butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add bacon and eschalot; cook for 4 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 3 Pour in wine and prepared mussels; cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until mussels open. 4 Stir in…

If you love Byron Bay ... Try Narooma Byron Bay and its surrounding towns are perennial favourites – as a relaxing holiday spot. We also love the cool allure of the NSW South Coast, particularly Narooma, a gorgeous spot on the shores of the Wagonga Inlet. The aquamarine waters of its estuary were made for aerial drone photography. Nine kilometres out to sea Barunguba Montague Island has fur seals, a little penguin colony and a picturesque lighthouse. For scenic drives head to Bar Rock lookout or to the foothills of Gulaga (Mount Dromedary) and quaint villages in the historic Tilba region. See eurobodalla.com.au If you love Cairns ... Try the Southern Great Barrier Reef & Bundaberg Cairns is well-known as the starting point for visits to pontoons on the Great…

In novels – and life – there’s power in the words left unsaid. This power is masterfully wielded by Myfanwy Jones in her new novel, Cool Water. In the pages of the pacey book, it’s the things she doesn’t say that speak the loudest – the blank spaces that say the most. Jones has mastered the art of absence, and the resulting story is a triumph. Set on the banks of Tinaroo Dam in Far North Queensland, two stories unfold, a generation apart. Moving between a year in the mid-1950s and the presentday weekend of a wedding, Cool Water tells one family’s story through the eyes of its men and boys. In the ’50s, Victor Herbert is a butcher with three sons and a hidden darkness. Today, Victor’s grandson, Frank,…

Cancer Jun 23-Jul 23 Celebrated as the moon of the Divine Feminine, Cancer’s new moon on July 5 is your annual reset date, when spending time near water can be especially healing, so head for the river, ocean, a pool party, a beach weekend, the bath or a spa. Venus in your domestic sign till mid-month finds her happiest and most fulfilling moments with family or friends. So engage the whole whānau – kids included – in crafting a house-blessing ritual that can be a combined birthday celebration and mid-year energy cleanse for your home zone. Leo Jul 24-Aug 23 The Sun/Saturn alignment in water signs on July 11 calls for your best heart-centred leadership, which means calm direction, downplaying drama and ensuring everyone’s contributions are acknowledged. Around mid-month, vivacious…

Chelsea BLOOMS England’s roses July 2024 At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Dame Judi Dench (right) was presented with a clipping from a sycamore tree that stood at Hadrian’s Wall for nearly 200 years and the acclaimed actress gave the seedling a name. “I found out Hadrian had an adopted son called Antoninus and so that’s what its name is,” Judi explained. Meanwhile, Dame Joanna Lumley (left) looked Absolutely Fabulous! Finish this sentence … Comedian Rhiannon McCall hosts My Dream Green Home, screening 7.30pm Wednesdays on TVNZ 1. When it comes to comedy, people are always surprised to know … How supportive comedians are of each other! We often meet up, bounce ideas around and even write jokes for each other. If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be … Moving…

Like many sisters having their photo taken, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret – wearing matching royal blue satin jackets – grin and giggle at each other between clicks of famed British photographer Norman Parkinson’s camera. The contact sheet for this photo shoot, taken in 1980 to mark their mother’s 80th birthday, is remarkable in its candidness: These two royal women who shaped the modern monarchy, captured in a private moment like never before. The behind-the-scenes insight is one of many rare and intimate moments with the British royal family that have been released by the Royal Collection Trust for a new exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, at Buckingham Palace. The exhibition features outtakes, proofs and handwritten notes, and tells the story of the royal sitters’ relationships with photographers…

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Try THIS Listen up Some of our favourite songs make us sad – and that could be exactly why we like them. A new study published in the journal Plos One suggests negative emotions felt when listening to music can actually produce pleasure. The author of the study, Professor Emery Schubert, says while there could be many reasons why people enjoy music that makes them sad, it may also make us more resilient in the long run. “Experiencing a wide range of emotions in a more-or-less safe environment could help us learn how to deal with what we encounter in the world.” Love a sleep-in? A study published in the journal Sleep Health suggests that weekend lie-ins could help save your life. Researchers found that an extra two hours of…

Gluten-free deep dish apple pie SERVES 8 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 55 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION & COOLING TIME) 1½ cups (180g) almond meal 1 cup (180g) rice flour ¾ cup (110g) arrowroot flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 3 teaspoons xanthan gum ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 200g cold butter, chopped 1 egg, beaten lightly 2 tablespoons demerara or caster sugar, for sprinkling gluten-free vanilla ice-cream or thick cream, for serving APPLE FILLING 1kg Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1cm thick slices ½ cup (110g) caster sugar ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 Process almond meal, flours, sugar, xanthan gum, salt and butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add ¼ cup (60ml) chilled water; process…

Rosa’s basic biscotti MAKES 32 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES (+ COOLING & STANDING TIME) 3 eggs ¾ cup (165g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon, orange or mandarin rind 2½ cups (375g) self-raising flour 1 cup (140g) raw macadamias, roasted lightly PICK YOUR NUT 1 cup (140g) skinless roasted hazelnuts, OR 1 cup (160g) natural almonds, roasted lightly, OR 1 cup (140g) pistachios, OR 1½ cups (150g) walnuts, roasted lightly 1 Preheat oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). Grease a large oven tray; line with baking paper. 2 Using a handheld whisk, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and lemon rind in a medium bowl until combined; stir in sifted flour and macadamias (or other nut, as preferred). Knead on…

1 Craft some art There’s nothing like adding a new artwork to freshen up a space. When we think of art, we usually consider a painting or print, but what about a wall hanging to add interest to a room? Store-bought options can be pricey, so have a go at making your own. Here’s a quick and easy project to try one weekend. • Take a 55cm length of 12mmdiameter dowel. • Cut T-shirt yarn in varying lengths from 80cm to 140cm. • You will need six pieces of yarn of each length. • Group each length and fold in half. • Hold the looped end in front of the dowel, then grasp the loose ends and pull through the loop to enclose dowel. • Hang yarn in ascending or…

Grab your diaries and consult your calendars! New river cruising itineraries for 2025 and 2026 have been released, so now’s the time to take advantage of early-bird specials. Have a break from the everyday, secure yourself a top cabin and explore new horizons. River cruising’s gearing up to hit full speed ahead after the pause and uncertainties caused by COVID. New ships that have been in the planning and construction phase for the past year or two are seeing the light of day and basking in the sunbeams reflected on the easygoing, easy-flowing rivers they’re destined to know so intimately. That’s the beauty of river cruising: It gently unveils the character and splendour of the vast terrains that rivers traverse. Along the way, all the fleeting moments – the kids…

The will reading wasn’t what Jenny expected. It wasn’t what any of them expected, except maybe Sophie, but that was only because she had no expectations at all. She was barely listening as far as Jenny could tell. Chris was furious and Dave was ashen-faced and Dr Briggs stood against the wall, looking at the carpet. As though he didn’t want to be there at all. Jenny started the interview counting. Pressing her fingers down, one after the other, keeping it slow and blocking out the rushing in her ears. But when Vince got to the part about the “Disposition of the Estate” everyone became still. Even Sophie stopped fidgeting. It made Jenny look up, and she heard the words clear as a bell. “ …on condition that they construct…

What is your most- used kitchen item? A Bialetti stovetop coffee maker. How much do you worry about what others think? A bit. New Zealand is a really small place. People are very tribal at the moment. Well, on social media anyway. Worrying about what others think can sometimes be useful, though – if I’m in a rebellious mood. Is your wardrobe messy or organised? Organised. I have lots of lovely things, but I wear two pairs of jeans and three tops on high rotate. How do you know you’re in love? When I feel like I’m home – a combo of being comfy and excited. What is always in your bathroom cupboard? Suelo moisturiser, tubing mascara, vitamin D, Gaviscon and sunblock. What makes you smile? Shout-out to Simone Nathan,…