Innholdsfortegnelse for 1815 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

When several people suggested to Tom Bower that he should write a book on Prince Charles, the investigative journalist turned biographer had his doubts. “I was sceptical because so many books had been written about him that I didn’t know what I could do that would be different,” he says. But when he started digging into Charles’ life, he changed his mind. “My expertise is to write about people who use their wealth and fame to change people’s lives,” says Tom. “Charles is one of those people. And I realised that the most important part of his story hadn’t been told – what had happened to him after Diana’s death. “His approval rating dropped to four percent and he has spent the last 20 years trying to rehabilitate himself, and…

As one of Woody Allen’s many muses, Cate Blanchett has faced many questions about the embattled director – and finally addressed them last week. Woody’s daughter Dylan Farrow (32) accused him of sexual abuse when she was a child, something that Woody (82) has denied. In an interview with Christiane Amanpour (60) on CNN, Cate (48) was challenged about her record of supporting women while still working with the director. “How do you juxtapose being a #MeToo proponent, a Time’s Up proponent, and staying silent on having worked with Woody Allen?” asked Christiane. Cate responded, “I don’t think I’ve stayed silent at all. At the time that I worked with Woody Allen, I knew nothing of the allegations. At the time, I said it’s a very painful and complicated situation…

Growing up in Hollywood, Mike Farrell dreamed of becoming an actor but feared the disapproval of his father, a hard-drinking carpenter. “He never let me know I mattered and that was what I wanted more than anything else,” Mike (78) tells the Weekly. After his dad died when Mike was a teen, he pursued acting and found fame as Korean War surgeon B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H. But he still felt empty inside and following the failure of his first marriage, he finally met his soulmate, Coach actress Shelley Fabares. “She’s the love I was looking for all this time,” Mike says. Now, he opens up about life, fatherhood and his change-of-pace role as a closeted gay mogul on American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, which recently screened on…

No added sugar steviasweetened banana bread MAKES 1 LOAF 2 eggs 1 ½ cups ripe banana, mashed (approx. 3 medium bananas) ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp stevia powder ½ tsp salt ⅓ cup milk ½ cup walnuts, chopped 1 banana extra for decoration (optional) 1 tbsp warmed honey, to glaze (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease an approx. 12x22cm loaf pan and line with baking paper so it overhangs on both sides. 2 In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, then mix in the mashed bananas, oil and vanilla essence. Sift in the flour, baking soda, stevia powder and salt and stir, adding in the milk a little at a time until just combined.…

Tasty caponata SERVES 2-4 Caponata is one of Sicily’s most well-known dishes and to me it is the perfect supper – full of sweet and sour flavours. It’s juicy and colourful, and it’s super-easy to throw together! 1 eggplant 1 onion, diced 2 celery sticks, chopped small 4 tbsp olive oil 3 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp capers 20 green olives, pitted 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp raisins ½ tsp sea salt and black pepper 1 tbsp pine nuts (optional) Gluten-free bread, to serve 1 Dice the eggplant into 3cm chunks. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes as this prevents it from absorbing too much oil when cooking. Drain well. 2 In a large pan or saucepan, fry the onion and celery…

Before we cocoon ourselves in warmer clothing and embrace the cosiness of autumn, it’s a good time to carry out some post-summer skin damage control and prepare for the new season. Get glowing! BROWN SPOTS ON YOUR NECKLINE Even if you’ve diligently applied sunscreen, our poor old décolletage can take a beating from the sun’s rays over the summer months. Target discolouration with correcting serums loaded with vitamin C to help fade pigmentation and brighten the skin. If it’s particularly stubborn, consider a course of IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments, which can deal to both pigmentation and redness, as well as help to stimulate more skin-plumping collagen. It’s ideal timing as this treatment is best carried out over the autumn and winter months when you are less likely to be…

This week’s model Debra shares her beauty secrets with us… What is your beauty philosophy? As I get older, I am keen to use natural and plant-based products on my skin. Can you tell us about your skincare routine? I cleanse, tone and moisturise every night before bed, then I moisturise again in the morning. What do you think is the most amazing skincare? A natural cleanser from Native Rituals. It’s a New Zealand made, plant-based brand that has the most delicious smell. What’s your most amazing make-up find? Karen Murrell lipsticks. They’re plant-based with no nasties, have a wonderfully creamy texture and come in beautiful colours. Your most amazing hair find is? Argan hair oil. What is your favourite beauty treat? My favourite treat would have to be a…

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Have you been too predictable lately? Does everyone know what you are going to have for dinner on Tuesday, and that you go to dance class on Thursday and yoga on Sunday? It is time to reassess your routines and go to different places at different times. These are small things to change, but in the bigger picture, they will lead to you meeting new people and acquiring a taste for new things. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 You need a WOF check for your health. It is not that you are unhealthy per se, but there are some things you need to tweak! Make appointments with your GP and dentist, and get a check-up. You will have rest and take things a…

Decent chick-lit seems a bit thin on the ground at the moment, which is tough luck if you’re longing for an entertaining romp rather than a twisty-turny thriller. So hooray for Jane Fallon and her latest novel Faking Friends! It’s a fun, amusing and undemanding rom-com, a bit far-fetched but not completely ridiculous, and it’s all about friendship and revenge. Amy Forrester is an English actress who’s finally had her big break working on a TV series in New York. But disaster – her character has just been killed off. Still reeling from the news that she’s out of a job, Amy decides to cheer herself up by flying back to London for the weekend to surprise her fiancé Jack and go to her best friend Mel’s 40th birthday party.…

It looks like Elijah has inherited his dad’s taste for rose-tinted glasses! He probably needs a little more puff to blow out all his candles these days, but Sir Elton John is more than just Still Standing, celebrating his 71st birthday in style with a family trip to Rome. The Rocket Man singer went out for a meal in the Eternal City with husband David Furnish (55) and their sons Zachary (7) and Elijah (5), and later shared a photo of the cards the boys had made for him on social media, writing, “Woke up to these beautiful cards from my beautiful sons.” David also paid tribute to his spouse on Instagram, saying, “The boys and I love you with all our hearts.” Aww! Oprah weighs in! Oprah Winfrey shared…

April 10, 1968 will for ever be a dark day in our nation’s history. This week, a staggering 50 years on, we pay tribute to the 53 people who lost their lives in the sinking of the Wahine. At the same time, we remember those whose lives were forever changed by the events of that day . Remarkably , 50 years later, many of those who were onboard have never talked about the things they saw that day – the acts of heroism, the moments of despair and the true chaos that was unleashed aboard the ship during its final hours. Five decades on, their recollections of the day are still crystal clear – every detail etched in their memories. And this week, we’re lucky enough to hear more about…

Michael Bublé is definitely Feeling Good, after confirming he and wife Luisana Lopilato are expecting a third baby. The crooner announced the happy news during an awards ceremony in Vancouver, telling the audience that five years ago, Luisana (30) was pregnant with their first baby Noah as he hosted the awards. “Oops, you did it again!” he told the crowd, adding, “My wife and I are pregnant with our number three!” The news is specially welcome after the previous few years of heartache for the family, with Noah, now four, diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016. His son is now on the road to recovery. “We are so grateful to report that our son Noah has been progressing well during his treatment and the doctors are very optimistic about the…

‘You’re a gorgeous old classic not a Japanese import. You need constant maintenance’ It happened a while back when I was staring in the mirror. I realised one of my eyes looked far bigger than the other. This definitely hasn’t always been the case – and I wasn’t imagining it either. I began to notice the same thing in photographs of myself, one larger eye, one smaller squinty one. What was going on? Comedian Michele A’Court told me not to worry. It’s just another weird thing that happens as you get older. Her theory is that the eye on the side you write with becomes more open than the other as the years go by. I mean really, who knew? And what else was going to happen to this 53-year-old…

European royal Charlotte Casiraghi is engaged to be married and there’s bound to be one person who is particularly happy about the news – her mother Princess Caroline of Monaco. That’s because Charlotte (31) is marrying the son of one of Caroline’s friends, French actress Carole Bouquet. Charlotte has been with Carole’s son Dimitri Rassam for little over a year since being introduced by friends at a dinner. It’s understood film and TV producer Dimitri (36) proposed to Charlotte, the granddaughter of Hollywood legend Grace Kelly, three weeks ago during a family skiing holiday in Austria. Charlotte and Dimitri subtly announced their good news when Charlotte wore an enormous diamond on her ring finger at Monaco’s annual charity Rose Ball. However, it took a while for it to be noticed,…

Easy baked eggplant & prosciutto SERVES 2-4 Mum loves a dish where the oven does most of the work and these baked eggplants are perfect for autumn dining. 2-4 small-medium eggplants 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 75g fresh cherry mozzarella balls, or 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 6 slices prosciutto (or use deli ham) 4-6 tomatoes on the vine 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 50g butter 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves 1 tsp lemon zest ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper Pinch of chilli flakes (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. 2 Trim the eggplant stalks and halve lengthways. Brush all over with oil. Place cut-side down on baking tray and cook for 20 minutes. Remove and make cuts through rounded…

Berry, navy, blush pink and grey make up the seasonal colour palette. Mix and match these colours for a brand new autumnal you. Play it cool! It’s navy time • Navy is a colour that suits all skin tones and is a trusty favourite that trends regularly in fashion cycles. • This maxi-length Witchery dress will happily take you from season to season with ease, styled here with a luxurious suede biker-style jacket from EziBuy. Berry coloured accessories complete the outfit with a contemporary twist. GRACE HILL JACKET $249.99 from EZIBUY. DRESS $109.90 from WITCHERY. EARRINGS $11.99 from LOVISA. BAG $39.99 from GLASSONS. BOOTS $79.99 from NUMBER ONE SHOES. Embrace the greys • Everything from pale greys, marles and charcoals are in stores at the moment. • This light-grey knit…

Brighten up your regular grocery shop by throwing one of these cheap and chic beauty treats in your trolley. Your skin will thank you for it! 1 For under $20, you can embrace the multi-masking trend with the Goodness Superfood Skincare Clear-the-Way Multi-Masking Kit, $19.99. There are two kits to choose from – Balance & Glow or Detox & Tone. 2 Sachets are a wonderfully inexpensive and efficient way to try a new product. Garnier has just released three single use SkinActive Masks, $3.99, each. We like the look of the Radiance Juicy Sachet Mask that has lemon extract and glycolic acid designed to brighten dull skin. 3 We know that refined sugar is not our skin’s friend when it’s in our food but when applied topically, it does wonders!…

HANDY PERSONAL GROOMING ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS Make a natural fabric softener from a few simple ingredients that will help lint, hair and fur removal, plus how to get rid of slimy paths and whip up an easy upholstery cleaner. Natural solutions! The problem with wearing so much black clothing and owning two cats and two dogs is that you often leave the house wearing an extra layer of pet hair. Here is a great recipe for a natural fabric softener that helps to loosen the hair off your clothes, as well as a handy tip I learned from stylists at photoshoots in my magazine editor days. FABRIC SOFTENER 1 cup washing soda 1 cup white vinegar 10 drops essential oil of your choice (I use lavender) Mix together and…

As you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that somewhere in New Zealand, someone is having a stroke – one Kiwi has a stroke every hour. Do what you can to avoid becoming one of them. Don’t be a statistic! The statistics are scary: Stroke is the second biggest killer in New Zealand, claiming around 2500 lives a year. Every day, around 24 Kiwis have a stroke – that’s 9000 people a year. Those who survive can be left with a major disability that makes it difficult for them to walk, talk or use one side of their body. There are an estimated 60,000 stroke survivors in New Zealand and many of them need support to help them carry out everyday tasks, such as showering or eating. While strokes can…

Many Kiwis find it hard to complain, but if you’ve ever been left waiting on the phone for more than 15 minutes, it’s hard not to vent your frustration on the person who does eventually answer. Time is money! In a single morning, you called your insurer, your airline and a government department. In each case, the recorded message told you that “we are experiencing unusually high call volumes” and you were left waiting on the phone for more than 15 minutes. When is someone going to put a stop to this nonsense? This is what I consider the most widespread and cynical practice in day-to-day consumer life. I think we all know it’s deception and nothing more than cost-cutting, but it’s impossible to prove. In the old days, a…

Nikita & Brett Morrison The gorgeous couple celebrated their big day at picturesque Trent’s Vineyard in Christchurch on March 10. Nikita and Brett met at high school and their wedding day was also their 10-year anniversary. They had glorious weather and were shocked at just how smoothly everything went. “We had no hiccups – everything we had organised went according to plan and I wouldn’t change anything about the day!” says Nikita. HOW TO ENTER Go to the Weekly Weddings page at nzwomansweekly.co.nz, and fill out the digital entry form with your details. Or email nzww@bauermedia.co.nz (Subject line: Weddings) with your story and two to three high-res images for publication. For terms and conditions, and photographer copyright, see our website. Complement the perfect dress with the perfect pearls, available at…

Finding delight I thoroughly enjoyed the feature on British actress Imelda Staunton (05.03.18) and totally understand why she was keen to star in Finding Your Feet. It’s so refreshing to see a film with a decent storyline that reflects real life, particularly when the lives in question belong to retired people. Life doesn’t suddenly stop at 30 or 40, in fact this film showed it all – sadness, love, fun, adventure and the need to start life over again for many people of a “certain age”. It’s a shame that some of the current crop of Hollywood scriptwriters (aka explosive, CGI experts) were not in our local cinema to hear the applause and delight at the end of this very touching and human film. JB, Hastings $100 WINNING LETTER Great…

It’s always darkest before the dawn. Until I realised it wasn’t dark, I was just wearing my sunglasses. I realised I should put my normal glasses on – I’m not Corey Hart. I was inside Melbourne International Airport Terminal 2 where security and immigration like to see the whites of your eyes. Then I realised I had left my glasses sitting in the taxi, which had just driven off. I ran back outside the terminal just in time to catch a glimpse of that yellow cab turning a corner and becoming instantly anonymous amongst the hundreds of other identical vehicles. I imagined my glasses sitting on the back seat grinning. Elated I had forgotten them, they could now go on a wild adventure around Melbourne. I froze. I needed normal…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is finally getting to put her feet up on maternity leave in the weeks before the birth of her third child. But there was no rest during her final official engagement, when she and Prince William (35) were roped into helping prepare the food for the Commonwealth Big Lunch in Clerkenwell, London. Afterwards, William had a go at wheelchair basketball at an event organised by the charity SportsAid – and managed to shoot a hoop while Kate (36) cheered him on from the sideline. Kate, whose baby is due at the end of April, missed quite a few appointments in the first trimester of her pregnancy due to severe morning sickness, but has been making up for it in the last couple of months, carrying out…

Claire Foy and Matt Smith have received a huge apology from their former producers in the wake of the scandalous revelations of their pay disparity. There was a collective gasp worldwide when producers of The Crown revealed that lead actress Claire (33), who played the role of Queen Elizabeth II, was paid less than her co-star Matt Smith (35), who starred as Prince Philip, despite Claire having more screen time in the hit series. Claire has shared how the revelations made her feel, saying while she was “not surprised” by the public interest in the story, it’s made her uncomfortable. “I’m surprised because I’m at the centre of it and anything that I’m at the centre of like that is very, very odd, and feels very, very out of ordinary,”…

In her latest film The Mercy, Rachel Weisz stars as Clare Crowhurst, the wife of an amateur sailor and part-time inventor, Donald Crowhurst [played by Colin Firth], who attempts to become the first person to circumnavigate the word, single-handedly, without stopping. It’s a film she felt compelled to do, but she also concedes she’d never be such an intrepid adventurer herself. “It’s an extraordinary achievement, if you can do it, or if you attempt to do it. But I certainly wouldn’t even try because I have no desire to circumnavigate the world, climb a mountain or trek across Antarctica,” she says, shaking her head animatedly. “That’s the last thing I’d like to do. It would be my idea of hell!” If such an epic adventure is Rachel’s idea of travel…

They weren’t together on Valentine’s Day this year, but Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, everyone’s favourite couple-who-aren’t-acouple, made a point of calling each other to mark the day, as they do every year. Isn’t it a bit odd, though, to observe Valentine’s Day, considering how they’re always at pains to stress that they’re not romantically involved? Actually, no. For it was on February 14, 1984 that they made history by winning Olympic gold in Sarajevo in the ice dancing with their now iconic Bolero routine. Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can toast Bolero Day? “If we aren’t together, we always call each other and say, ‘Happy Bolero Day,’” admits Jayne. Alas, there isn’t a card for the occasion. “But maybe there should be,” laughs Chris. Now, 20 years since…

Italian cuisine is all about making the most of good-quality produce and simple cooking. You won’t find any tricky techniques or fiddly preparation in these recipes and the oven does most of the work for you. Simple & delicious! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Italian lemon rice cake SERVES 6-8 Serve this cake as a dessert to follow the beef rolls (right) and you’ve got a genuine Italian feast to enjoy. 25g butter, melted 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or use panko crumbs 2½ cups full milk ¾ cup Arborio rice 1/ 3 cup sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra zest of 2 lemons, plus extra, to garnish ¼ tsp salt 4 eggs, separated 1/ 3 cup ground almonds Icing sugar and yoghurt or whipped cream, to serve…

ESTÉE LAUDER PERFECTIONIST PRO RAPID FIRM +LIFT TREATMENT, $158. This new serum went straight on my jowls to test its rejuvenating claims. After a few days, my skin feels smooth and hydrated thanks to its AHA (alpha hydroxyl acid) and hyaluronic acid content, but I’ll need to wait a couple of weeks to see the firming action of the peptides kick in. GOLDWELL KERASILK STYLE ACCENTUATING FINISH CREME, $39.50. Part of a range of new styling products designed to give hair a silky feel without weighing it down, I put this crème to test on the ends of frizz-prone hair after I’d styled it, and it smoothed my flyaways perfectly. There’s also a very nice volumising mousse in the range. M.A.C PREP + PRIME FIX+, $40. It’s been such a…

Dear Wendyl My husband recently managed to tramp some hot tar into our carpet. With the recent hot weather, he hadn’t realised some had melted onto his boots. So far, I’ve just looked at it in despair, but then I thought you might have some ideas for getting rid of it? Here’s hoping! Irene Hi Irene, I think tar on carpet must have been quite common in the old days because I have not one, but four suggestions gleaned from my old books for you. First, try dabbing on eucalyptus oil to dissolve the tar, then wash off. Another one is combining ¼ cup white vinegar with ½ tsp linseed oil, then rub on the tar spot. But I have a feeling this wouldn’t be too good on carpet and…

If you’ve had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), you have an increased risk of having a stroke. More than one in 12 people who have a TIA go on to have a str oke within a week. Knowing you have this greater risk means you can take action to lower the chances. Your doctor may pr escribe medication, including drugs that make your blood less sticky and therefore less likely to clot. Other medication can lower cholesterol and prevent fatty deposits from building up, and lower blood pr essure. They will also recommend you have your blood pr essure and blood cholester ol checked regularly. High levels can mean you have a gr eater chance of having a str oke. There are also lifestyle changes you can intr oduce to…

Something highly unusual happened the other day. The Partner and I made a decision on which we were both in agreement – we would spend almost as much money as it would cost for a new sofa on, wait for it... a lithium battery-operated hedge trimmer. I can’t wait. Different strokes! The Partner and I promised each other recently that every time we did anything new in the garden, we would ask ourselves whether it would lower the maintenance. I’m inclined to lie about this because I tend to be a form-over-function person, but he has been hard line about it – hence the addition of the battery hedge trimmer to the garden arsenal. The trimmer is not as pretty as a sofa, and its grey and orange colour scheme…

GOURMET CHEF My five-year-old son Sam, who is a very fussy eater, told me he really enjoyed the garlic bread that we had with dinner the night before. “Your dad made that, isn’t he a good cook?” I said to my son. Sam thought about it for a bit and then replied, “Yeah, he is a good cook. Maybe he should work at Domino’s.” Leah, Palmerston North HOTLINE When a new business was opened, I was employed as the receptionist. Anxious to impress our first client, my boss picked up the telephone and carried on an imaginary conversation explaining that we were so busy, it would be the following week before he could be given an appointment. Ending the supposed discussion, he turned to the visitor and apologised for keeping…

I’ve been back two weeks from my visit to see the family in London and I have just, in the last couple of days, unpacked by bags. In fairness, two days after I landed I was off to Taupo, and then two days after that, I was in Tauranga, so I hadn’t had a great deal of time to sort through two huge bags of woollen jerseys and thick winter coats. I’m getting pretty good at packing now. I used to be hopeless. Turning up all over the country – and indeed the world – without a single practical thing to wear and lacking essentials. Like make-up, when I’m supposed to be MCing a black-tie event. Still, the lovely ladies at the Palmerston North Farmers sorted me out there. The…

ALLISON JANNEY Lady in lace Allison was sporting red from head to toe with this gorgeous outfit. Her strappy heels and statement earrings were the perfect accessories to complement the sleek and sophisticated dress. SELMA BLAIR This figure-hugging frock accentuated the Cruel Intentions star’s curves, but it wasn’t just the dress that made this outfit a winner – it was her confidence and poise. MARISA TOMEI Burgundy beauty Marisa looked like she had walked straight out of a Disney fairytale in this billowing ball gown. Pleated chiffon is always an elegant fabric and the colour worked perfectly with her lovely brunette locks. MARION ROSS She sure does suit colour! This smart two-piece looked expensive and polished on the Happy Days star. By styling it with a black T-shirt rather than…