Innholdsfortegnelse for 1716 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

‘I’ve never paid much attention to birthdays, but it is great to finally know how old I am’ As far as birthday surprises go, this one was a whopper! Hollywood legend Doris Day was preparing to celebrate her 93rd birthday last week when she received some shocking news – she was actually turning 95. A media outlet had unearthed her original birth certificate and found that the Que Sera, Sera singer was born in 1922, not 1924, as she had thought. Doris seemed to accept that what will be, will be. She issued a statement saying, “I’ve always said age is just a number. I’ve never paid much attention to birthdays, but it is great to finally know how old I really am.” Doris’ spokesman Charley Cullen Walters says there…

To say 2016 was one of the worst years of Miranda Hart’s life is something of an understatement. Suffering from a “mystery” illness, which she’s since recovered from, the much-loved British comedian was forced to quit the hit show Call the Midwife, saying she was too sick to work. But as well as health issues, Miranda (44) last week revealed she also lost her best friend, Joanna Dugdale, to breast cancer at the age of just 42. Dedicating her latest book, Miranda’s Daily Dose of Such Fun, which she wrote in aid of charity Comic Relief to Joanna, Miranda says she’s still reeling from her friend’s passing. “I met Joanna at drama school 20 years ago and she was one of my dearest friends,” she tells. “To lose her last…

With her perfectly coiffed hairdo, immaculate wardrobe and slick of dramatic red lipstick, it’s easy to see why Maureen Allison scooped top prize in our Glam Gran of the Year category. For nearly 29 years, Maureen (60) has been a cosmetics sales representative in Auckland, which explains a fair bit, and she admits she takes pride in her appearance. “I’ve always been interested in make-up and I was one of those women who, when I was in labour, made sure I had my lipstick on!” she laughs. “It’s right up my alley. I get to enrich women’s lives every day.” But while she loves her job, being a grandmother – and a glam one at that – is the biggest joy in her life. “The mother has to do the…

PIKELETS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE MAKES 18 1 cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup caster sugar 50g milk chocolate, grated 1 egg ¾ cup milk 15g butter Whipped cream, sliced strawberries and icing sugar, to serve CHOCOLATE SAUCE ½ cup cream ¼ cup milk 100g quality dark chocolate, chopped 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 Sift the combined flour, cocoa and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and grated chocolate. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the egg and enough milk to make a smooth mixture of pouring consistency. 2 In a large frying pan, melt 1 teaspoon of the butter on medium heat. Working in 3 batches, drop tablespoons of the mixture into the pan. Cook…

Make boiled eggs and soldiers for breakfast just a little special this Easter with these cute handmade egg cosies. WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Pen and paper • Egg and egg cup (to trace around) • Felt in white, yellow, pink and orange • Sharp scissors • Small scraps of fabric (for ears and tummy) • Hemming tape and iron • Thread in white, yellow, pink, orange and black • Needle and pins • Small back beads (for the eyes) 1 Trace around your egg and egg cup to get the right size and shape (see handy hint). Cut it out. 2 Use the shape to cut out two pieces of white felt and two pieces of yellow felt. 3 For the bunny, cut ear shapes from the white felt, a nose from the pink and two smaller ear shapes…

1 Indigo dreams A pair of indigo jeans can take you anywhere and are flattering and slimming. No matter the style, the options available are endless. To slow down the fading process, only wash your jeans when you absolutely have to – and when you do wash them, do so inside out and in cold water. 2 Long-line warmers It’s time to dip into a longer jacket to keep the cold at bay. This EziBuy long-line blazer (left) is available in three colours and can be dressed up or down, while the fabulous pale blue option from Max is hard to beat. And finally, the Seed Heritage coat works beautifully as pictured, but it can be given an instant style upgrade by wearing it over a dress. 3 Ankle boots…

Just as we can reach for our winter woollies to protect us from the cooler weather, we can cocoon our skin with comforting balms, salves and oils to lock in the moisture and form a barrier that acts as a shield from the elements. Try these new ones… FACE: Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula with Vitamin E, $16.99 (1). Massage over dry skin to dissolve the day’s grime and remove with a warm cloth to clean and gently moisturise. HANDS: Essano Macadamia Oil Restoring Hand Salve, $14.99 (2). Organic macadamia oil, cocoa butter and shea butter make this a super-nourishing cream for your hands without leaving them feeling greasy. LIPS: Antipodes Saviour Skin Balm Mini Tube, $19.90 (3). Not only can you use this collagen-plumping balm to keep chapped lips at…

Heading out to choose some Easter treats for the family can be a bit overwhelming – there is so much to choose from! Perhaps a Kiwi-made chocolate could be your pick. apparently isn’t cheap. One good thing about the chocolate kiwis is that 20 cents from each sale is donated to Kiwi for Kiwis, a campaign to save our native bird. If you’re searching because you want to support local chocolate makers only, there are plenty of boutique producers online. They may be a touch more expensive but “fewer eggs, higher quality” mightn’t be a bad thing. Does New Zealand chocolate manufacturer Whittaker’s make Easter eggs? You’ve not been able to find any in the supermarkets. Whittaker’s does not currently produce Easter eggs. The nearest they have come to…

Perfectly in tune Seeing older couples who are still very much in love makes me feel jealous and smile all the time – and the article “Bill & Nola sing the hits” (10.04.17) was no exception. They are sending a powerful message that age is no barrier to doing what makes you happy. If there is love and dedication, anything is possible. Congratulations to them both and may others be inspired by their optimism and devotion. Mesil, North Otago NOTICEBOARD SEEKING Norwegian descendants of Lars Hansen and Eli Larsen. This family settled in the Wairarapa in the 1870s. We are planning a reunion and would love to hear from as many family members as possible. Please contact us by June 30, 2017 at norwegian reunion@gmail.com. Send notices to:…

‘I was actually as blind as a bat... I needed to wear glasses’ Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses, the old saying used to go, though I always thought of it the other way round. You know, girls wouldn’t fancy four-eyed boys. For years, that feeling had a big and not altogether useful impact on my life. Around the time I turned into a teen, I discovered I would be one of those four-eyed boys. Or at least that’s what the health professionals of the time thought. Anyway, I took a bit of convincing that the reason I couldn’t see what the teacher was writing up on the board in class – and for the headaches – was that I was actually as blind as a bat,…

Isn’t Amal Clooney bumping along nicely? The human rights lawyer and husband George (55), who are expecting twins this winter, took a stroll in the English countryside last week. The pair looked more in love than ever as they enjoyed some fresh air near their home in Sonning, Berkshire, which George bought soon after marrying Amal (39) in 2014. The formerly quiet village has felt the impact of the power couple’s presence since they moved into their mansion, but according to reports, it seems they have done everything in their power to counteract the inevitable attention they’ve brought to the hamlet. The pair even footed the bill for their neighbours, John and Claire Grove, to stay in a swanky $500-a-night hotel for a month as renovations on their home reached…

If relatives are heading your way this Easter (or you just have a hankering for something sweet!), our lovely Nici Wickes has you covered this week. Looking through the latest creations to come out of Nici’s kitchen is one of my favourite tasks during the week, and I love being able to share them with you. Her recipes have so much care and love in them (particularly those put together with her mum) – and they’re made up of what Nici is really all about. I doubt they’ll be thrilled I’m mentioning it, but I’m so proud of Nici and Todd Eyre – the photographer who brings her creations to life. The two of them were involved in a dramatic rescue at Nici’s local beach just a week or so…

While his ex-wife is blissfully happy, Tom Cruise is reported to have found new love himself! The action star – who will soon be returning to our shores to film scenes for the upcoming Mission Impossible 6 – is said to be enchanted with British actress Vanessa Kirby, best known for her part as Princess Margaret on the Netflix series The Crown. Since her casting in Mission Impossible 6, the pair “hit it off on set”. “He’s blown away by her endless charm and energy,” says an insider from the set. “He thinks she’s perfect to be his next wife.” Since his divorce from Katie, Tom has had no confirmed relationships, despite rumours he was seeing Orange is the New Black star and fellow Scientologist Laura Prepon, and sources saying…

 " You don’t want people to come just to see if you’re still standing.” ‘I’m really intensely curious and that will never go away’ It was an understandable thought the legendary Bette Midler had as she debated whether to take on her first lead role in a Broadway musical at the grand age of 71. Playing Dolly in the seminal classic Hello, Dolly! is a massive undertaking, even for a star as bright and enduring as the Divine Miss M. After a gruelling concert tour in 2015, Bette admits she was on the verge of throwing in the towel after her more than 50 years in showbiz. “I was really beat after that,” she tells. “But I didn’t know if it was time. My husband [Martin von Haselberg] and I…

Natural beauty For nearly 40 years, the good folk at Chantal Organics in Napier have been sharing their passion for wholefoods. Their Grainola Ginger Zest is made fresh in small batches every week with organic and natural ingredients, and is a healthy brekkie option paired with milk and fresh fruit. The Grainola is stocked in organic stores and specialty stores nationwide and sells for RRP $13.40. Say cheese We all love a oui bit of cheese on occasion and Kiwi business Food Snob has just added two mouth-watering authentic French cheeses to its range of antipasto products.Co-founder Fiona tracked down the delicious Classic French Brie and Classic French Camembert in the south-central region of Limousin, and encourages you to eat both of the cheeses at room temperature for a truly…

The Colgate Get Mouth Fit Campaign is all about helping Kiwis build better oral care habits so everyone can enjoy a healthier, happier smile. These days getting fit and taking care of your body is a big deal, but taking care of your mouth is just as important. Luckily, brushing with Colgate twice a day is much easier than some of the fitness programmes out there – and it can make such a difference to your life! IT ALL ADDS UP “I’ve used Colgate my whole life growing up and I still do today,” says rugby captain Kieran Read. “It’s so important to teach my kids good habits like brushing twice a day,” he says. “That’s why I’ve partnered with Colgate to help spread the message to other New Zealanders.”…

There’s nothing like a great blow-dry to make you feel a million bucks. I quizzed the professionals at Kérastase for the best advice on creating a knock-out style at home that will look like you just stepped out of the salon. 1 KNOW YOUR FLOW For a blowout with great polish, be sure to blow-dry your hair in the direction it grows. This ensures you lay the cuticle down and boost the health and shine of your hair. For volume, blow it against the grain. 2 APPLY A HEAT PROTECTANT Too much heat can cause damage, so apply a styling product that gives your hair at least 230°C protection. If you feel your heat protectant makes your hair fall flat, try Kérastase L’Incroyable Blowdry, $44 . It will protect your…

If chocolate is your weakness over Easter, why not indulge yourself and make my husband Paul’s amazing birthday mousse? And if you want to double your pleasure, try this hot chocolate with a twist. CHOCOLATE mousse We always have friends to stay at our house up north over Easter because it usually coincides with my husband Paul’s birthday. We’re all a bit old for Easter egg hunts but we do make this great chocolate mousse, which is my husband’s recipe. It’s really, really rich so it’s served in lovely vintage egg cups and most people have two! 300ml cream 200g dark chocolate, chopped 4 cups brown sugar 4 egg yolks 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier 2 tsp orange rind, grated 1 tsp vanilla 60g unsalted butter Dark cocoa powder, to…

DON’T ASK ME! I asked young Nicole, “If today is Friday, what does that mean for tomorrow?” Her reply was, “I don’t know, Nanne. I am just a kid.” Nicole comes out with so many strange things and is so matter of fact. Gordon, Christchurch KICK AN OLD GIRL! I had chosen the shoes I wanted, and the salesgirl asked me if I would like heel and toe plates put on right away. To this I acquiesced. When I presented payment, after the job was done, I asked, “Is there any extra to pay?” “Oh, no,” she said. “This is a service that this firm gives to all old people.” Deflated Ego, Levin, June 26, 1972 MAKING BABIES My granddaughter was about five when she asked her father, “How did…

SOURCE OF LOVE This mother and daughter duo has been cooking up a storm on My Kitchen Rules Australia, but it’s not just their family cookbook proving to be Valerie and Courtney Ferdinand’s secret weapon. “I suspect being a mother-daughter team gives us a bit of an advantage,” laughs Valerie (61). “I can’t remember a time without Courtney in the kitchen – it’s always been the two of us,” she smiles looking over at her daughter. Last week, the Brisbane pair won the sauce challenge and now have their family recipe in supermarkets in Australia. “That was the highlight so far for this whole competition,” tells Courtney (29). “That recipe has been such a special one.” Valerie adds, “It was just a very emotional day for us. Not only for…

"It's known as the nana shelf' and legions of babies have benefited from it" A lice, the lovely editor of the Weekly, must have wondered if she was going to see a column from me this week. The deadline has long passed for when I should have submitted my piece for the week and to be perfectly honest, as I sit at the table writing this, I'm wondering if I'll finish this - my third attempt. Baby Bart has just been put down for his sleep and he's not that thrilled about it. I can hear him protesting from his cot and my every instinct is to pick him up. He's happy in my arms. One of the first and favourite photos I have of him is when he was…

The dress code Invitations sent to the couple’s nearest and dearest requested a “seriously glamorous” level of dress. The food Guests dined on ham hock terrine, chicken breast and apple tart tatin during their three-course meal, as well as indulging in a spot of wedding cake, which featured two mini-grooms as toppers. The outfits Paul and Graham, who are not Scottish, wore outfits featuring the tartan Paul commissioned in 2006. The pattern features two grey lines to represent his sons Alex and Nick, and the colour was picked as Diana once called Paul her “rock”. The two shades of green were to mark his stint on reality TV show I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. Paul also wore his Royal Victorian Medal, which was awarded to the former…

‘I doubt very much that Justin and I will get married. I’m happy with the way it is’ Musicals legend Elaine Paige is still right on song at 69 – and puts it down to surrounding herself with younger people who make her keep up with them. The age-defying star of a string of West End smash hits loves knocking around with a pack of pals who are brimming with infectious enthusiasm, fun and energy. And her love for younger people extends to having a toy-boy boyfriend – Justin Mallinson, who at 46, is 23 years her junior. She has been dating marketing executive Justin for seven years and the couple thrive on a mutual love of tennis and nights out at musicals. Elaine, who still combines a busy social…

‘There isn’t always a lot of work around for actresses my age’ Sorcha Cusack makes acting look effortless. She’s perfect as interfering busybody Mrs McCarthy in the TV series Father Brown and she did a wonderful job of playing dedicated nurse Kate Wilson in the long-running series Casualty. One reviewer said she gave a “chillingly nuanced performance” as a hardened matriarch in the British TV series River. When she played Ma Joad in a stage production of The Grapes of Wrath, she won praise for her gritty portrayal – and her flawless Oklahoma accent. So it is a surprise to hear the Irish actress admit she finds acting difficult. “I have always had to work hard; it doesn’t come naturally,” says Sorcha (68), who has been acting professionally since she…

We’re celebrating Easter with a feast that works just as well for lunch as it does for dinner. Roast lamb followed by a chocolate pudding packed with Easter eggs, anyone? Count me in... Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Roasted lamb & eggplants SERVES 6-10 Crispy skin and juicy meat – a leg of lamb makes a great centrepiece for a feast! Served here with a rich tomato sauce, it needs only simple accompaniments to complete it. 2-2.5kg lamb of leg ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 2 red onions, peeled and quartered 2 eggplants, roughly chopped 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Rub the lamb leg with a little oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in a roasting dish. Cook near the top of…

“Gianduja, an Italian chocolate and hazelnut paste, makes the perfect filling for this terrine” Chocolate gianduja terrine Preparation + cook time 45 minutes + chilling | Serves 16 250g dark chocolate, chopped or grated 500g milk chocolate 400g Nutella 120g hazelnuts, lightly toasted, skinned and coarsely chopped 12 hazelnuts, to serve (optional) 16 mixed Ferrero Rocher, to serve TOFFEE HAZELNUTS 100g caster sugar 12 whole hazelnuts 1 Place ¾ of the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Stir until almost melted then remove from heat. Add remaining dark chocolate and stir until completely smooth. 2 Pour ⅔ of the melted dark chocolate into a 1.2-litre silicone loaf pan, tilting pan and using a pastry brush to ensure an even coating. Tap pan on kitchen bench to release air…

We have to finally accept that our far-too-short summer is over and it is time to update our knitwear. Whether you’re looking for something polished or a little slouchy comfort, knitwear is where it is at this season. Turtleneck chic • A turtleneck knit is the most useful piece you could buy this season. It’s ideal for layering under dresses and shirts, and is also a simple stand-alone piece. • This Max merino knit is worn here with a pleated leopard-print skirt from Jacqui-E, and black and gold trim accessories for a tonal head-to-toe look. KNIT $79.99 from MAX. SKIRT $99.99 from JACQUI-E. BANGLES $12.90 (FOR SET) from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. LYRIC HOSIERY TIGHTS $15.99 from FARMERS. NEXT HEELS $79.99 from EZIBUY. Bold yet relaxed • Opt for a…

What are they? Ceramides are a lipid (fat) found naturally in our skin that deplete with age. In fact, by the time we hit our 40s, scientists estimate we have lost more than 60% of them. Why do we need them? Because ceramides make up about 50% of the lipids found in our skin, they are crucial for maintaining a healthy skin moisture barrier. Where can we find them? Plant derived or synthetic versions of ceramides can be found in skincare and they work particularly well when combined with other lipids like cholesterol and fatty acids. Try: Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum, $150 (for 60), $195 (for 90). Originally launched 27 years ago, these iconic capsules have been fine-tuned to deliver even more ceramides, fatty acids…

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about multiple sclerosis, which affects around 4000 Kiwis. Here’s what you need to know about the disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease that affects the brain and central nervous system. For unknown reasons, the body’s immune system goes haywire and attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibres, affecting messages passed between your brain and the rest of your body. Nerves can deteriorate or become permanently damaged. Most people experience an onset of symptoms that last for a while, then improve for a period of time that can last for months or years (this is known as being in remission). Over time, they may relapse more often until there are no periods of remission. In people with more severe…

I used to have a herb garden, but now I can’t find it. A recent change to our front garden necessitated the euthanasia of a patch of oregano and some thyme, and the other herbs have gone missing in action. Time for action. Anew, serious, dedicated, permanent herb garden is on The List because growing herbs enhances your health, improves your cooking, impresses your friends, provides ideas for new dishes and the names of new grandchildren. Cicely and perilla may be this year’s favourites. I’m going for a reasonably contained herb garden this time around because I have a perception it will be easier to manage than a tangled mess of stuff spilling out of ornamental gardens onto paths and lawn. It doesn’t need to be a raised bed, but…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 You have the idea, but you do not have the resources nor some of the skills needed to get it out into the world. Talk about it to people in the industry and see what they say. One of them will make you an offer that will bring the project into reality. He or she will be happy to negotiate to get this off the ground. This is just the start. Let people know what you need. Be open-minded and it will all come together. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You tend to add things to the bottom of your to-do list and it looks long and daunting. However, if you go through it and cross off the things you have achieved, the…

I reckon there’s a recipe for the perfect chick lit heroine. They need to be exactly like we are except more chaotic – think Bridget Jones or the women in the earlier Marian Keyes’ novels. As a reader, you want to like them, laugh with them, understand them and enjoy the comforting feeling of being more sorted than they are. Kiwi author Catherine Bennetto has it right on the button in her funny and fabulous debut novel How Not to Fall in Love, Actually. Londoner Emma is 27, hates her job in television and is pregnant by mistake to her sweet but useless boyfriend. So she does the only sensible thing – dumps the boyfriend and the job, and decides to keep the baby. Her predicament may not sound all…