Innholdsfortegnelse for 1735 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

There’s always a few tears on the first day of school – whether they be from mum and dad or the youngster – and princes are no exception! Crown Princess Mary (45) and Prince Frederik (49) of Denmark were on hand to comfort their son Prince Vincent (6) as he teared up while posing for a photo with his family just before the school run last week. The prince and his twin sister Princess Josephine are Mary and Frederik’s youngest children, and have an older brother Prince Christian (11), who will one day be king, and sister, Princess Isabella (10). While Josephine seemed excited to join her older siblings at Tranegaard School in Hellerup, Vincent apparently came down with a case of first-day nerves. After a quick hug from Mum,…

Dame Helen certainly didn’t mince her words last week when she shared her feelings about being a reluctant sex symbol and took a stab at the Trump administration. The British beauty said that if she could go back in time and give her younger self a few words of advice, she would tell herself to stop being so “bloody polite!” Lamenting that she’d been too concerned with politeness, she had also fretted about not fitting in. “It was the time of Twiggy and I did not look like a twig,” she shared. Her label as a sex symbol made her feel hugely uncomfortable. “I fell into the cliché of sexiness: blonde hair, tits, waist, which I hated at the time because it was not fashionable,” she added. “You had to…

Oprah’s relationship with her long-term partner Stedman Graham has long been a source of gossip – the chief question being, “why have they never married?” Now the media maven has answered it and quite simply, she thinks if they had tied the knot, the relationship wouldn’t have lasted. “The only time I brought it up was when I said to Stedman, ‘What would have happened if we had actually got married?’” she says. “And the answer is, ‘We wouldn’t be together.’ “I don’t think we would have stayed together because marriage requires a different way of being in this world. His interpretation of what it means to be a husband and what it would mean for me to be a wife would have been pretty traditional, and I would not…

Just before legendary Kiwi broadcaster Angela D’Audney passed away in 2002, aged 57, she told Nicky Pellegrino the worst thing would be for people to forget about her. Now, as we approach what would have been her 73rd birthday on August 26, we go back to 2002 when Nicky penned a moving tribute to her friend for the Weekly. Surrounded by friends and in the house that she loved, Angela D’Audney slipped slowly out of life far more quietly than she had ever lived it. Angela always told me she wasn’t afraid of death – all she wanted to do was go peacefully. And when she closed her eyes for the final time on the world that she’d enjoyed so much, she was most certainly at peace. The little Jewish…

Ground or minced meats make for an easy, flavourful meal. The surface area of the mince means it can take up a tremendous amount of flavour, so get cooking with these simple recipes. Get mincing! Lamb kibbeh & tabbouleh SERVES 4 Kibbeh – bulgur wheat-stuffed lamb rissoles – are a taste sensation and make a hearty and delicious change from meatballs. Crispy mincemeat shells encase a tasty filling of pine nuts, parsley and Middle Eastern spices. SHELLS 400g minced lamb 1 onion, grated ½ tsp sea salt and pepper ½ cup bulgur/cracked wheat, soaked for 20 minutes and drained well FILLING 1 onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup pine nuts ½ cup bulgur/cracked wheat, soaked for 20 minutes and drained well 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp allspice…

Everywhere you look in the stores you’ll be seeing stripes. Thick, thin, pinstripe and needle – they’re running rampant! If you haven’t already, it time to get striped. Get in line! CASUAL CLASSIC • Casual dress does not have to mean dressing down as this classic ensemble shows. Pair a cute striped sleeve Parisian-inspired knit with white jeans, then add some funky accessories for a great weekend outfit. • By adding this fabulous double-breasted pinstripe blazer from Country Road over your shoulders, you will be prepared for anything. With its traditional structured style and modern design details on the cuffs, this blazer is the ultimate investment piece. It won’t date and will complete many an outfit. JACKET $299 from COUNTRY ROAD. KNIT $79.99 from PORTMANS. CAPTURE JEANS $49.99 from EZIBUY.…

This week’s model Shirley shares her beauty secrets with us… What is the best tip a make-up artist has ever given you? Mix a little of your regular foundation in the palm of your hand with a little bit of moisturiser for a “no make-up, make-up” look. What was your most recent make-up buy? Benefit “They’re Real!” Mascara. It’s such a good one. I wear it every day. What is your favourite fragrance? Anything with tuberose and gardenia in it. On a recent trip to Bermuda I discovered the Lili Bermuda perfumery and came home with their Passion Flower fragrance. What was your biggest beauty blooper ever? When I was 18, my sister-in-law’s mother did a home hair-dye job on me and it turned out a hideous shade of orange.…

We learn life lessons in many different ways – from our own experiences, from our nearest and dearest, and by observing what happens to others. And we can also learn about what really matters in life thanks to people and situations that aren’t real. Here is some really important advice you can glean from books... The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins • Family is always the most important thing. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling • With love, friendship and family (whether they are still with us or not), we can get through anything. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee • Reputations are not always true and things are not necessarily what they seem. Look deeper than on the surface. Watership Down by Richard Adams • Bravery isn’t…

HIGH FIVE! I was badly burned when I was young and as a result I’ve lived my life with my right hand being severely scarred. I’m used to it now, but I did have a giggle when one day my four-year-old grandson looked at me and said, “Nana, how come you have one old hand and one young hand?” Nana C, Auckland ON THE PARTY LINE Two university students at a party appeared to have had more than enough wine and were sitting quietly. Suddenly I overheard one of them say, “I’m leaving ... with alacrity.” The other, whose thoughts just then seemed centred on a bevy of girls there, slurred a somewhat sleepy reply, “Is she the blonde or the redhead?” HEM, Christchurch, April 20, 1970 ITSY-BITSY TEENY Teenage…

Come September I loved the beautiful front cover of the Weeklyfeaturing the new leader of the Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern (14.08.17). To those involved in politics or interested in political issues, she is quite well-known, but lesser known to those not politically inclined. In her rapid rise to head the Labour Party, she became the talk of the nation, and has become famous as we see and hear from her more often in the media. It’s been a rapid rise indeed for this charming and vivacious lady. In the lead-up to this September’s election, her effectiveness as a leader will depend on the way she relates to people, her decision-making, public speaking and policy formulation. She has the self-confidence, poise and the courage to lead her party, and most importantly,…

As the world celebrates the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales on the 20th anniversary of her death, a slew of documentaries about her life have been released. But in this controversial feature, hear from Diana herself in these candid video interviews with her voice coach Peter Settelen. The tapes, which have never publicly aired before, were recorded in the early ’90s inside Buckingham Palace. The documentary reveals sad details about the princess’ sexless marriage to Prince Charles and her battle with bulimia. Diana: Her Story, Prime, Wednesday at 8.30pm.…

Melissa Greenough is an award-winning interior designer, real estate agent and presenter on new local series Homemade, which starts this Wednesday at 7.30pm on TVNZ 1. My favourite book ever is… Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It’s written in such a unique style. He takes you into this exotic land and creates amazing images in your mind. His books are completely magical. My book of the moment is… I’ve just finished The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende. She is my all-time favourite author and this book is a beautiful love story between different cultures that extends through generations. It’s captivating and heartfelt, and reminds you that love can stay alive in your heart forever regardless of years of separation. Very highly recommended!…

It’s with much sadness that I let you know that we lost one of our gr eat Weekly family members this week – our wonderful T ui Flower. Tui started up the Weekly’s famous Test Kitchen in 1965 and helmed it for nearly 20 years, truly shaping the way New Zealanders cook and enjoy food in the pr ocess. In the years since, she has continued to have a finger in the pie her e at the Weekly and our pages simply wouldn’ t be the same without her . Tui didn’t mince wor ds and was a stickler for accuracy , facts and etiquette, but she had an absolute heart of gold. Her baking tins wer e always full when a visitor called and she was very gener ous…

With Kylie Minogue ripping up the dance floor, Naomi Watts handing around canapes and the birthday girl blowing out the candles, Nicole Kidman’s 50th celebrations sounded like the swankiest Australian shindig ever. Her pal Naomi has revealed details of the “wild” party she threw for her best friend of 35 years, which included a star-studded guest list and a lot of dancing. “It’s in an intimate setting and everyone knows each other well, and we trust each other and next thing you know, there’s some music involved and we did some dancing,” Naomi (48) tells. “Nicole’s a good dancer, she can tear it up… yeah, we were dancing and also Kylie – she can really dance,” Naomi remarked of the 49-year-old singer. It was a belated party for the Big…

‘I’m not going to be a better actor if I’m a dress size smaller’ For many years, including during her stint on one of the world’s most watched TV shows, actress Jessica Brown Findlay hid the fact that she was suffering from an eating disorder. But the former Downton Abbey star has decided to speak out about her issues because she thinks it’s time people had mature conversations about body image and mental health. Jessica, who played Lady Sybil Crawley in the hit series, has admitted she’s had an eating disorder (although she did not specify which one) since she was 13. The former ballerina, who had to give up dancing because of ankle injuries, says keeping her eating issues secret for more than a decade has been an isolating…

SPRING RISOTTO OF ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEANS, LEMON & FETA SERVES 4-6 200g broad beans, either frozen or fresh 1 bunch fresh asparagus 1½ litres good-quality chicken or vegetable stock 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g Arborio rice 100ml dry white wine Zest and juice of 1 lemon 100g feta, crumbled Parmesan, to serve 1 Pod the broad beans. If they are frozen, the best way to do this is to rinse them quickly under lukewarm water so that they are half defrosted but still firm inside, which means you can squeeze the broad bean out without squishing it into mush. 2 Remove and discard the woody stems from the asparagus and cut into 3cm lengths. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain…

1 Seeing spots! Spots are gearing up to be a hot trend for the spring/summer season. This stunning cold-shoulder number from Seed Heritage is an ideal special occasion option with its abstract pattern and frilled sleeve. Madly Sweetly’s spotty shirt dress with button roll-up sleeves and a stepped asymmetric hem will work around the house or off to brunch with a change of accessories. Then step out of the box in this fabulous jumpsuit by French Connection with its wide cropped leg and T-shirt-style sleeve that can be dressed up or down. 2 Pin it on! Make your own statement and customise your lapel or shirt with a funky brooch. There is nothing dated about these styles, which offer a contemporary spin on the long-standing trend. The letters from Witchery…

Whip up your own rosehip syrup, make a scented bath bag, and try a honey and milk drink to help you sleep. Home comforts! MAKE A BATH BAG It’s always nice to have something special to throw in a bath. Usually I add bath salts or oils, but lately I’ve been making these lovely bags, a wonderful idea from one of my old books. Several minutes before you get into the bath, swish one of these little pouches around in the hot bath water. After your bath, hang it from the tap until next time. It lasts for about three soaks. 25g rose petals (from a scented rose bush) 25g lavender flowers 25g rolled oats 25g orange or lemon peel (or both) 2 bay leaves, broken 2 rosemary sprigs, crushed…

Okay, no more excuses. It is now spring and there is gardening to be done. Real work with trowel and soil, as opposed to those tidying up jobs like sweeping up debris and scrubbing the deck. The gloves are on! After a couple of days of good weather a couple of weeks ago, I had a rush of blood to the head and bought a whole lot of crocuses and winter roses with a view to re-vamping one of the gardens bordering our terrace. Sadly, it rained for about a week after I purchased them (one day it rained every 12 minutes between 11am and 4pm) and I lost motivation with the speed of light. “You should buy seeds, not plants,“ the Partner growled. “They don’t care if you don’t…

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 A secret is a secret. If you cannot keep it, then tell your friend not to tell you. This secret cannot be leaked because a lot of people will be disappointed if you do and you will have spoiled the surprise. You will feel as if everyone is sharing their deepest feelings with you. That is because they trust you and that’s very valuable these days. Take it as a compliment. VIRGO Aug 24 – Sep 23 You will have to bring on the charm offensive in a big way, particularly at work. If you are in sales and you are vying for a big order, you can win the day hands down. When it comes to making sure the client has confidence in…

So many novels have a secret at their core and sometimes the big reveal can be a bit of a “meh” moment. Not so with Together. I won’t give away its big surprise, but I will say it’s worth waiting for, and it may make you think and feel a little differently. Together is a moving and dramatic love story with unusual twists. The first one is that it’s told backwards. So it begins in 2016 when Robbie and Emily Brandon are near the end of their lives together, and moves back in stages through to when they first met in 1962. Set mostly in coastal Maine, the novel opens with an elderly Robbie waking one morning with a plan in mind. He’s suffering from dementia and determined not to…

For my wife’s recent birthday, she thought it would be nice to kill me, so I found myself spending an inordinate amount of time placing one boot in front of, and slightly higher, than the other as we attempted to climb all 3776 metres of Mt Fuji. Stupid. If you’re thinking of doing it, stop. If you are still considering it, then my advice is to prepare by becoming a teenager. They don’t seem to struggle with it much at all. I did. At our level of fitness, our tour guides should have handed Megan and I a photo from the summit and a cocktail, then told us to wait in the minivan until the rest of them got back. Despite that slip-up, I can fully recommend Fuji Mountain Guides…

‘If I learned about film acting anywhere, I learned it on the set of Prime Suspect’ Dame Helen Mirren is in Monte-Carlo to accept a prestigious lifetime achievement award. When asked what she is most proud of, the woman with a career spanning more than 50 years says, “Well, I’m quite proud that I’m still working, which on its own is a bit of a miracle.” The winner of six BAFTAs, four Emmys, three Golden Globes, an Oscar, an Olivier and a Tony backtracks a bit as she adds, “I’ve worked my whole life and I’ve never had any periods where I was hurting for work because I have always moved between theatre, TV and film. Either I’ve created or it’s worked out that way, but that has given me…

It’s an old adage – never mix business with pleasure. And it seems Jamie Oliver (42) has learnt the hard way. He’s lost “millions” of his fortune through a series of “unprofitable projects with friends”, as well as poor money management and the 2008 recession. “I lost loads,” the chef and father-of-five confesses. “I basically squirrelled nothing away, I built no safety net and I had a slightly weird view of the recession.” He added that he now has a few “lists” of friends he believes he shouldn’t have collaborated with. Still, the celebrity foodie, who made his name as the Naked Chef, isn’t stressing too much about his financial situation – he’s still worth around $270m. Which is handy as he has five mouths to feed. Despite his clear…

‘I didn’t mind being a sex bomb, I have to admit. It was a thing at the time’ Pop superstar Sir Tom Jones may be dating Elvis Presley’s ex Priscilla but the Welsh star has revealed he has no plans to marry again. The Sex Bomb singer was devastated last year when his childhood sweetheart Linda died of lung cancer after 59 years of marriage. And despite being linked to Priscilla after the two were photographed in the US, Tom says he can’t ever see himself tying the knot again. Tom (77) tells us, “My wife passed away last year and I am still trying to get over that. I don’t think I ever will. The last thing on my mind is getting married.” Tom and Linda – full name…

It was one of the most tumultuous weeks in history. From shortly after midnight on Sunday, August 31, when a car carrying Princess Diana crashed in a tunnel in Paris, through to 2.30pm on Saturday, September 6, when the 36-year-old mother-of-two was laid to rest at her family home in Northamptonshire, there was an unprecedented outpouring of grief over the sudden and shocking death of one of the most popular public figures on the planet. Those seven days left the world reeling, and also caused approval of the British royal family to plummet to an all-time low because of their decision to stay out of the public eye. While the public wept for someone they’d never met, those who did know the princess struggled to come to terms with the…

Look, they’re not the easiest of conversations to have, but they’re ones that really matter – how are your finances looking? When can you retire? What happens if you fall ill? What if your partner does? What’s the state of your will? What have you got planned for if the unthinkable happens to you or a family member? They’re important conversations, but they’re difficult to start, so over the next six weeks the Weekly will be here to talk you through them, with expert advice, as well as real-world stories from Kiwis like you. Diane Maxwell’s heard all the reasons people give for not planning for their retirement. There’s, “I’m so busy dealing with day-to-day life and trying to cope financially now that I don’t have time to think about…

Get with the beet If you’ve been drooling over Nici Wickes’ scrumptious mince recipes on pages 40-43 but you are time poor, you need to try these delicious burger patties, created by renowned chef Michael Van de Elzen and Green Meadows Beef. Mike’s Angus Beef + Beetroot Burgers are family-friendly, free of any unnatural ingredients and packed with veges – plus they’re tasty. Try Mike’s recipe (right) for a dinnertime treat. Available at selected New World, Fresh Choice, Raeward Fresh stores, Farro Fresh and Moore Wilson’s, RRP $10.99. BEEF + BEETROOT BURGERS SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 packet Green Meadows Beef Mike’s Angus Beef + Beetroot Burgers 4 wholemeal buns Tomato sauce 1 cos lettuce, washed 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced Sliced Swiss cheese…

The benefits of taking vitamin C for our health is well known, but did you know that it’s a powerful anti-ageing ingredient in skincare as well? Lit from within! WHAT DOES IT DO FOR OUR SKIN? Hands down, my favourite skincare ingredient is vitamin C, and the first thing you will notice when you start incorporating it by way of a serum into your routine is how much brighter and more even-toned your complexion looks. On top of that, as an antioxidant, it works hard to shield your skin from the damaging environment (a major source of premature ageing). And over time, it will help to keep your skin looking firm and toned by stimulating collagen, as well as improving your hydration levels. HOW DO I USE IT? Because of…

Many people reach for vitamin C when they feel a cold coming on. But should we be taking it for other health reasons? Oranges and lemons! Vitamin C has a reputation for being able to fight infections, which is why many people take supplements or try to eat foods rich in this vitamin when they feel like they are coming down with a cold. In fact, just how effective it is in treating colds is still a popular subject for debate. Some experts, like researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the US, say vitamin C doesn’t appear to prevent colds, although it may be able to reduce its duration. But it seems it may have benefits when it comes to a variety of health conditions. Taken in high enough doses,…

What a treat to receive a pack of Bluff oysters, but what a waste to throw them out because you don’t know your date rules. Happy eating! You treated your husband to a sealed pack of Bluff oysters that were on special. They remained sealed in your fridge for three days. When your husband opened them he noticed that they were one day over the Best Before Date and threw them out. Was that necessary? No – especially given the cost of Bluff oysters. Best Before Dates (BBDs) do not indicate when the food goes off. It is simply that the food may not taste as good after that date. If the product looks and smells okay a day, maybe two, after the BBD, it should be fine. It helps…

Word crimes I was both inspired and relieved by the story of Margi Keys (31.07.17). I despair when I see or hear grammatical mistakes or when I see spelling and punctuation errors too, but I decided I must let them go. As a matter of interest, I think Whanganui River Traders’ Market should have an apostrophe after the “s” to show plurality. As for the Bristol Apostrophiser, bad grammar and punctuation are (not “is”) most annoying! NOTICEBOARD SEEKING former residents of Gordon Wilson Flats, Wellington, for a history project. I’ve met a number of people who lived there when they were children and would be interested in speaking to any mothers who once resided there. Kate Jordan, Victoria University of Wellington, Kate.Jordan@vuw.ac.nz. Send notices to: nzww@…

LOGAN LUCKY RATING M Steven Soderbergh, the man behind Ocean’s Eleven, is making movie magic again with his latest hilarious heist movie. The laid-back comedy is the perfect film if you want to relax, switch off and have a laugh. Jimmy Logan (played by Channing Tatum) is trying to turn his family’s luck around with a plan to steal $14 million from the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Alongside Channing, Hollywood heavyweights Daniel Craig, Adam Driver and Katie Holmes all put in stellar performances. Seeing James Bond actor Daniel as an incarcerated hillbilly alone is enough to make you want to roar with laughter!…

She grew up in Maine and wrote her first novel at the age of 11. She was a high school English teacher and now lives in the UK where she teaches creative writing and mentors authors. This book was inspired by… ”One of the biggest inspirations was a sequence of music by Bach called The Goldberg Variations. It begins with a simple, beautiful aria and works through a series of variations until it ends on the same aria. I listened to it over and over while I was writing this book, and it became a metaphor for my characters and their never-ending love.” The most challenging thing about writing this love story was… “Writing it backwards. I had to plan each section very carefully so that I didn’t give away…

‘I’d organise a big band and a handsome singer in a lounge suit. We’d have cocktails...’ Turning 80 is an auspicious occasion. It’s a birthday to be celebrated, especially if you’ve arrived at that age, as my mother has, in fine style. So I was absolutely delighted when earlier in the year my mum told me that she wouldn’t mind throwing a little party to mark the occasion. To express a desire for a party is a big deal for Muzz. She is not one for fuss and attention, or hogging the spotlight. Oh, she likes a good time and enjoys a bit of a knees-up, but she doesn’t want the fuss to be all about her. I’m pretty sure I must have been adopted. She mentioned an 80th birthday…

From rollerblading to skiing and now windsurfing! Opera great Andrea Bocelli (58) – who has been blind since the age of 12 – has never let his disability get in the way of enjoying life and getting an adrenaline fix. The Italian tenor was spotted holidaying off the island of Elba with his wife Veronica (33), sons Amos (22) and Matteo (19), and daughter Virginia (5) after touring Europe with a Haitian children’s choir. Diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at birth, Andrea always had poor eyesight. But he lost his vision completely when he was hit by a football in his right eye at the age of 12. His condition led to the love of music that has made him so famous, when his mother discovered only classical music could comfort…