Innholdsfortegnelse for 17 October 2016 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

What discord? The Osbournes are now paw-fectly in tune! From affairs and addiction to threats of divorce, it’s been a torrid few months for the Osbournes. But could they be back in the throes of puppy love? Spotted on an outing in Malibu with their dogs last week, Sharon (63) and Ozzy (67) certainly appeared to have put the drama behind them. The pair were caught sharing a sneaky smooch, with Sharon’s “love” necklace quite clearly spelling out her mood. The reunion comes after the X Factor UK judge discovered her husband of more than 30 years had been enjoying a four-year extramarital affair with his hairstylist Michelle Pugh (45). Sharon said on chat show The Talk in May that Ozzy was not living in their home and that she…

It had been a long journey for a toddler and, as he stepped onto the tarmac in Canada at the start of the Cambridges’ family tour of Canada last month, Prince George was feeling a little overwhelmed and grizzly. But his mother was quick off the mark. Bending down to his level, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, whispered, “You’re doing brilliantly. Come on, make Daddy and Mummy proud.” And her son did his very best, responding instantly to a gesture familiar to anyone who remembers Princess Diana. “It is a breach of royal protocol and William got told off by the Queen when he squatted down to talk to his son during an RAF flypast at Trooping the Colour in June,” says a family friend, who witnessed the Queen tapping William…

While his career is on the up again, James Nesbitt’s private life is in tatters. The actor and his wife, Sonia Forbes-Adams (50), are divorcing after 22 years together. The couple – who previously split in 2013 after James admitted to relationships with other women, but then reconciled – are now calling it quits for good after filing for divorce in London. “They remain on the best of terms and request that their family’s privacy is respected. There are no third parties involved,” a spokesperson for the Cold Feet star says. Sonia is believed to have moved into a new home and has resigned her directorship at James’ production company, Brown Cow Films – a position she’s held for 15 years. The couple, who have two daughters, Peggy (21) and…

Sally Field feels reborn. The acting legend, who is about to turn 70, says for the first time in her life, she feels at peace – free from the painful losses and desperate need to be loved that have plagued her since she was a child, tormented and abused by her stepfather. She’s stronger, wiser and, most importantly, she’s finally happy. “In so many ways, I feel like I’m new to myself,” says the Flying Nun star. “I’m moving on to the newest stage of my life, my 70s. There are things waiting for me that I couldn’t have found without getting here.” Long considered one of the finest actresses of her generation, Sally admits she has battled to find the same success in her personal life – overcoming bullying,…

If anyone had told Samantha Lenik 10 years ago she would one day be a passionate advocate for medicines for people with rare diseases or disorders, she’d have thought they were crazy – until she was diagnosed with one herself. The 42-year-old mother-of-two says the news came as a bolt from the blue, as she assumed her body was just taking time to bounce back from the birth of her children, Kaelin (9) and Sienna (7). “After my first pregnancy, I just couldn’t seem to get b ack to the condition I was in before,” she tells. “I’ve always been really active but I noticed at the gym that I was having trouble keeping up.” Her second pregnancy left Samantha, who lives on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast, feeling more weary and…

SWEET AS A NUT! October 18 is National Nut Day, so to celebrate – and to encourage Kiwis to snack nutritiously and deliciously – Mother Earth has released a new blend: Deluxe Mix Low GI. With a combo of batch-roasted cashews, almonds and hazelnuts, plus dried apricots and dark chocolate, you’ve got the perfect snack for whatever you’re up to – whether it’s a 3pm office nibble, sustenance on a hike or a treat for the kids’ lunch boxes. Because they’re low GI, energy is released slowly, meaning you’re fuller for longer. Available at supermarkets nationwide, RRP $5.49. Two tasty DROPS Fresh, fruity and aromatic wines are the ticket this season, and thanks to a clear spring followed by our last fantastic summer, Sacred Hill’s new 2016 sauvignon blanc and…

Do you ever put on an outfit and wonder what sort of make-up you should wear to complement it? There’s no need to go matchymatchy with your make-up and clothing. In fact, it can look a little old-fashioned. For a fresh, modern take, it’s all about balance. Pretty in pastels, our fashion model Shirley’s look was created by make-up artist Claudia. Here’s how to do it... Skin: Pastels can make you look a little washed out. Even out your complexion with a skin perfecting foundation and dust bronzer over your face where the sun would naturally hit to give it a warm-looking glow. Eyes: Define your eyes with a neutral eyeshadow such as muted grey or taupe brown – nothing too heavy. Add a soft line of charcoal or brown…

There’s information available about going through treatment for breast cancer. But what happens afterwards, once you are given the all-clear? A breast cancer survivor shares her advice. In recovery Did you know? IN NEW ZEALAND, THE 10-YEAR SURVIVAL RATE FOR BREAST CANCER IS 92% IF IT IS DETECTED BY A REGULAR MAMMOGRAM, AND 75% IF A LUMP IS THE FIRST SIGN. It is one thing to survive cancer, but moving on afterwards can mean big changes to your life, and involves confidence and courage, says Andrea Fairbairn. She should know – she has survived breast cancer twice. The Wellington woman has written several books about the insights she has gained through her experiences. One of them, Baring it All, offers tips on life after breast cancer. Here, Andrea shares some…

Paying for car repairs at the auto shop can be expensive, so it’s understandable if you are unable to pay the full amount all in one go. But you didn’t expect to be pinged with an additional fee. Drives you crazy! You were unable to pay a mechanic’s bill on time and now a $100 late payment fee has been added to your original total. The mechanic says failure to pay the lot within 30 days will result in debt collectors being brought in and you’ll also have to pay a $300 fine in court. Is this legal? No. Sure, it’s legal to charge a late payment fee as long as it is reasonable and was brought to your notice right from the start. If you were not told at…

COMING IN HOT A gift pack of Hunting & Fishing clothing got my five-year-old son so excited that he insisted upon wearing his new Swanndri, fleece pants, beanie and cap to school on a humid September day. He was warned that he’d be far too hot, but wouldn’t admit I was right when I picked him up later on, pink-cheeked and radiating heat! Lesson learnt, I think. Bugly, Auckland ‘TYRESOME’ The teacher of a country school in Gisborne was listening to his pupils at play. They had old tyres and were calling them by name, “Wellington Cattle Stop”, “Auckland Cattle Stop”, and so on, in a game. Not having been away from their remote surroundings and as their school road had 19 cattle-stops on it, they thought all roads had…

‘Their baby, their rules. But now that she is nearly five months along, she’s given me the all-clear to share’ Finally! At long last I’ve been given the go-ahead to shout it from the roof tops... I’m going to be a grandmother! My beautiful girl and her wonderful husband are expecting a baby next year. I’ve known for ages – since Tom and I went to Ireland to see Van Morrison back in July, and called in to see Kate and Ranko in London on the way home. We turned up to their flat and Kate handed me an envelope, saying she had a surprise for me. I didn’t have my glasses on and the numbers and the letters didn’t mean much to me. But as I peered at the…

I started reading Goodwood while laid low by a nasty flu. I wasn’t sure if I had the powers of concentration for a novel, but was hooked from the very first page and soon forgot all about how terrible I was feeling. This book has so much good stuff going on. It’s a coming-of-age story, a mystery, it’s funny and sad, and it’s about small-town Australian life in the early 1990s, which is pretty relatable for us Kiwis. Goodwood is one of those towns where everyone knows each other and nothing bad seems to happen. At least that’s how it seems to 17-year-old Jean Brown. This is the story of how she discovers the place she trusts is as full of tragedy and secrets as anywhere else. It begins with…

I’ll be honest, I didn’ t have a particularly gr eat week. Do you ever have those weeks wher e one bad thing after another just seems to happen? A bit of a bad luck marathon? It got to the point wher e all I could really do was laugh. Which, I suppose, is the best medicine sometimes. W ell, that or – in my experience – having a chat with Jenny-May and Dean Clarkson! I was pretty lucky that my bad week coincided with putting this story together on the couple, who ar e one of my absolute favourites. What you see on the telly is exactly what you get with Jenny-May . She’s honest, down-to-earth and has this great “just get on with it” attitude. She’s not always…

‘We improved our work/life balance and our diet significantly – cutting out a lot of the bad stuff’ Michael Van de Elzen is looking a little forlorn when the Weekly arrives at his rural West Auckland lifestyle block. There’s been a death in the family. Rosie the chicken has flown to the big coop in the sky. “We miss her, don’t we, Rosie?” the celebrity chef says solemnly to another plump chook, before shooing her out of the house. “All the chickens are called Rosie,” explains Michael. “Every animal is called Rosie. It makes life easier.” The 43-year-old Kiwi Living star and his family – wife Belinda, also a chef whom he affectionately calls “Bee”, and daughters Hazel (5) and three-year-old Ivy – moved from central Auckland to the wilds…

‘I tried to play the part for real. I loved everything about playing her’ Lynda Carter has lost none of the charm and good looks that made her a worldwide star as TV’s first female superhero. At 65, the Wonder Woman actress and former Miss USA could pass for at least two decades younger and credits good genes for her fresh-faced looks. But, she reveals, those same genes have also bequeathed her a heartbreaking legacy – alcoholism. “Alcoholism is an abyss,” says the beauty, who makes a long-awaited return to the small screen this week with a recurring role in Supergirl. “Addiction feels so shameful but it really is a disease. If you have got the gene that turns it on, it is devastating. It destroys families and lives.” Lynda…

I adore the versatility of nuts. They contain plenty of protein as well as vitamins, minerals and the fats that are good for our bodies. Celebrate National Nut Day on October 18 by making one of these recipes. Get cracking! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Hazelnut torte with plum cream SERVES 8-10 A torte is a lovely light, yet rich layer cake made with little or no flour that uses ground nuts and eggs to give body and form. This particular style of cake keeps remarkably well and is always a hit with guests – so get to it. 340g hazelnuts 2 tsp baking powder 6 eggs, separated 125g caster sugar 100g butter, softened 180g icing sugar Juice of ½ lemon 4 tbsp plum jam, warmed…

Soft and pretty pastels are a sure-fire winner for this time of the year. Just because they’re feminine, it doesn’t mean they’re girly. Check out these chic combinations that will suit women of all ages. Soft & sophisticated! • Soft nude hues are the best neutral option during warmer months, and these relaxed Country Road trousers could anchor a number of looks and events. • This colourway is a great wardrobe staple. It works with everything from blues, browns and, of course, white. WHISTLE JACKET $149.99 and XSCESRI BAG $49.99 both from FARMERS. CAPTURE TOP $89.99 from EZIBUY. EARRINGS $7.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. TROUSERS $179 from COUNTRY ROAD. SHOES $159.90 from SEED HERITAGE. • This soft mint-green hue has been turning up on red carpets around the world…

A fried-chicken recipe that trumps the bought version, eco-friendly fashion and how to deter guava moth. Finger lickin’ food! FRIED CHICKEN In the old days, chicken was an expensive treat, so it was worth cooking it beautifully. This works best when the chicken pieces are roughly the same size, such as all breasts or thighs. 50g salt, plus 1 tsp extra 1L boiling water 1 tbsp peppercorns, plus 4 peppercorns extra 2-3 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 sprig of rosemary, plus 1 sprig extra, leaves only 10 pieces chicken 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp baking powder 200g flour 75g fine cornmeal 300g buttermilk Peanut or sunflower oil, for frying 1 Dissolve the first measure of salt in water. Allow to cool. 2 Add the first…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Being out of your depth is something you need right now. It is time to be pushed to the limit and you will exceed everyone’s expectation as well as your own. The boundaries have been redefined with new heights to reach – and you will get there. There are financial rewards this week that are unexpected. Keep it – don’t spend it. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 There is a great deal of work to do and it is full of small details. No matter what the project or situation, you will have to keep the bigger picture in mind. Don’t be too proud to ask for someone to check the work you have done. Keep receipts and any paperwork as you will…

‘I’ve never had a last kid leave home before’ Spring arrives like a hooligan where we live. It’s the roughest of the seasons round here and anyone sensible might get out of town. But people who call Wellington home aren’t entirely sensible. It’s a major part of their appeal. I liked them from the moment we moved here, but I doubt I’ll ever grow fond of their climate. It has been nearly three years since we shifted ourselves away from the hectic charms of Auckland and south, as my friend the poet Sam Hunt says, into winter. After Auckland, Wellington does always seem a bit wintry, with the occasional glorious day, of course. It shouldn’t bother me. I grew up in Dunedin and Invercargill, which are both known for their…

Bronwyn Turei appears in season two of Auckward Love, available on TVNZ OnDemand. My favourite book ever is... A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. It is powerful, beautifully written, it broke my heart and then put it back together again. There is something so universal about this story of a woman surviving in a man’s world. My book of the moment is… The Killing Lessons by Saul Black. I’m a bit of a sucker for the dark, psychological thriller genre and this book not only wouldn’t let me put it down, it danced in my head long after I finished it. If you like horror at its most eloquent, then you’ll love this.…

Could these two be any more in love? George and Amal Clooney posed together on a night out in Hollywood last week, days after celebrating their second wedding anniversary. “We mostly drank,” George (55) said when asked how he and his 38-year-old wife celebrated. “And they said it wouldn’t last!” The gorgeous couple were joined at the Motion Picture Television Fund benefit by a slew of famous faces, including Michael Douglas (72, middle) and Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman (47).…

There are some on-screen deaths you just aren’t prepared for, so you never quite get over them. Bambi’s mother for instance. Tiffany from EastEnders, mown down by Frank Butcher’s car on New Year’s Eve 1998. Who saw that coming? Matthew Crawley’s car crash on Downton Abbey. That one spoiled Christmas. But if you’re of a certain generation, the death of Rachel Bradley from Cold Feet, played by Helen Baxendale, trumps them all. One minute she was living every thirty-something’s dream – a glossy-haired new mum happily hitched to Adam Williams (played by James Nesbitt). Then, out of nowhere, that lorry smashed into her car and Rachel was toast. A whopping 9.4 million people tuned in to watch the episode in 2003 in the UK, with many reeling at how a…

SERVES 2 PREP TIME 5 mins COOKING TIME 5-6 mins 175g chicken thigh, trimmed of any fat and skin removed ½ tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp olive oil Salt to taste 1x 250g packet Uncle Ben’s® Brown & Wild Rice 75ml vegetable stock or water ½ tsp lemon zest 50g crumbly feta ½ cup watercress, rinsed and drained ½ lemon to serve Slice chicken thigh thinly and put in a bowl with mustard, olive oil and salt. Stir to evenly coat the chicken. Heat a large pan or wok over a medium-high heat, add chicken and sauté for 2 minutes. Empty rice packet into the pan, stir, then add stock and lemon zest. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Transfer rice mix to a bowl and stir through ¼ cup…

Sitting in a beer hall in Munich, clutching steins of lager and posing for a photo with big grins on their faces, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena looked like any other father-son duo, out celebrating Oktoberfest and the teen’s 19th birthday, while enjoying a little bonding. And like any other proud parent, the Terminator star (69) quickly posted the snap on social media site Instagram, along with the heart-melting caption, “Happy Birthday, Joseph. Great student, great athlete. I’m proud of you and I love you!” While the moment would be sweet on its own, Arnold’s public declaration of love is the first between the star and his love child, conceived with former housekeeper Mildred Baena (55) while Arnold was still married to Maria Shriver (60). However, there’s no mistaking who…

“Being a woman can be an advantage in this job, especially when it comes to the ‘guts’!” Looking back, it probably wasn’t the easiest time to become a qualified plumber. I finished my apprenticeship four days after giving birth to my second child Oscar! I was 23 and a stay-at-home mother with a three-year-old daughter, Charlotte (who’s now eight), when I decided I was ready to return to the workforce. I’d had an admin and numbers kind of background – I worked in finance for an accountant, but I didn’t want to go back to working in an office. It just wasn’t me. What I really love is hard work, being outside, thinking outside the square and working with my hands. I have always been really practical. Everyone said I…

PRAWNS WITH THAI-SPICED BROAD BEANS & WILD RICE SERVES 2 Easy to prepare and full of flavour, this Thai-spiced wild rice is a wonderful accompaniment to tiger prawns. Broad beans are a good source of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, while brown rice adds fibre. A satisfyingly nutritious dish that makes rice incredibly tasty. 125g brown basmati and wild rice 25g Thai green curry paste 400ml homemade chicken stock or a ready-made, low-salt alternative Olive oil spray 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 small red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2-3cm fresh root ginger, peeled 100g finely trimmed green beans, cut into 2cm lengths 30g frozen broad beans, thawed, and (optional) skins removed A handful of coriander leaves, chopped (10g) 12 raw tiger prawns, peeled 1…

Vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants can all be found in abundance within the botanical world. What’s more, there’s increasing clinical proof that they truly do make a difference to the health and vitality of our skin. Beautiful botanicals! FACIAL OILS At the heart of every natural beauty’s skincare regime is a nourishing facial oil, but not everyone is a convert. “Although they can be used by any skin type, many women are a little nervous about introducing an oil to their regime, especially if they have combination skin or spend time in a humid climate,” says Corinne Morley from skincare company Trilogy. While Trilogy’s original Rosehip Oil remains hugely popular (a bottle is sold somewhere in the world every 22 seconds), this resistance led them to create a lighter…

When I was in my twenties, everything was amazing. Now that I’m older – although possibly no wiser – very little is amazing. I resent websites that promise they will be amazing, then are not. But thankfully, a few are. Maybe I’m amazed! One of the reasons my computer lives in a separate studio away from the house is because if it were inside, I’d spend too much time exploring weird websites selling organic crockery made from merino, and hypoallergenic dog food containing ground-up tendons of duck wings. The Partner also likes to play on the internet, although his low level of expertise has created some issues. Searching for a C&W song he liked called The Cowboy Rides Away, he inadvertently subscribed to a site designed for those seeking sexual…

Laughs with Kerre I love receiving my copy of the Weeklyon Saturdays instead of Monday. Now I have all weekend to read and devour it. I always love reading Kerre McIvor’s page and could relate to her column about underwear (26.09.16). I’m also not a small bra size, so I identify with not wanting anyone else to sort through my underwear drawer! Sometimes memory loss is to our advantage. Also, well done to Kerre on her weight loss. She’s looking great and is an inspiration to us all. I also enjoyed her interview with Richie McCaw – lucky woman! 70-plus Reader, Taradale $100 WINNING LETTER We impressed you! Woman’s Weekly, you have got your mojo back! I loved this week’s magazine (03.10.16) – there was something for everyone! There was…

For six years, fans followed Carrie Bradshaw’s attempt to find love in Sex and the City. But while the show gave the character her fairytale ending, the actress who played Carrie, Sarah Jessica Parker, hasn’t been idle. She’s back on our screens to explore what happens after “happy ever after” in a new series, Divorce. Following a couple who attempt an amicable separation from each other, it’s attracting the same kind of buzz that SATC did in its heyday – and Sarah Jessica (51) says she’s not surprised. “There’s so much to say about this period in a life,” she tells. “The exercise is brutal.” The actress hopes the series will help viewers approach break-ups differently. “There’s a lot that’s not been said on TV about a family like this.…

We all know that after a setback, there’s just one thing to do – get right back on that horse! Taking this age-old piece of advice literally, Zara Tindall (35) settled into the saddle once again last week despite missing out on selection for Great Britain’s eventing team at the Rio Olympics. The medal-winning equestrian, who is 16th in line to the throne, was helping to launch the new Land Rover Discovery, along with a bunch of well-known Britons – adventurer Bear Grylls and yachtsman Sir Ben Ainslie included. The car’s reveal took place around a 13m-high Lego landmark – a structure that broke the Guinness World Record for the largest structure ever built from Lego blocks. We wonder if, when dismantled, there was some Lego leftover for Zara’s tot…