Innholdsfortegnelse for 1827 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Being walked down the aisle by her father-in-law strengthened the bond between Meghan and Prince Charles, and she’s increasingly turning to him for advice. And now, it’s been revealed that he already has a nickname for her. He has christened the former actress Tungsten because she is tough and unbending, just like the strong metal, according to a palace source. “Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softie. It’s become a term of endearment.”…

There hasn’t been a royal baby in recent times who has weighed more than nine pounds – so Zara and Mike’s wee girl has certainly superseded all of her royal relatives! 9lbs 3oz [4.16kg] Baby Tindall 8lbs 8oz [3.85kg] Savannah Phillips 8lbs 7oz [3.8kg] Prince Louis 8lbs 6oz [3.77kg] Prince George 8lbs 3oz [3.71kg] Princess Charlotte 8lbs 1oz [3.65kg] Zara Phillips 7lbs 9oz [3.43kg] Peter Phillips 7lbs 6oz [3.34kg] Prince Charles 7lbs 3oz [3.26kg] Prince Andrew 7lbs 1oz [3.2kg] Prince William…

By Jamie Oliver’s own admission, it has been a very “dark time” for him and his restaurant empire. And the struggles of the past year can be seen all over the chef’s face. His venture, Jamie’s Italian, began to run into trouble last October and Jamie (43) says he has been working nights and weekends since then battling to save the business and the jobs of the 2000 people he employs. “I’m very proud of surviving 10 years,” the celebrity chef says. “It’s been a dark time, but I’ve got enough light in my life to balance the not-so-nice darkness.” His light, he says, is his family – his “supportive and kind” wife Jools (43) and their five children, Poppy (16), Daisy (15), Petal (9), Buddy (7) and 22-month-old River.…

She was considered a national treasure for inspiring several generations of Kiwis in the kitchen, thanks to her years as the Weekly’s food editor. But what many people didn’t know about Tui Flower, who died last August aged 91, was that her Auckland home was packed full of real treasures, including valuable antiques and Maˉori artefacts. Now her family’s incredible collection is being sold off to fund a project that Tui carefully planned for many years. Tui’s protégé Robyn Martin, herself a former long-serving Weekly food editor, says details of the project can’t be released at the moment, but it will greatly benefit others and is something that Tui was very passionate about. “It was Tui’s wish that her legacy lived on and funds from the sale of her collection…

They’ve proved their worth as actors, but they’ve got other talents too. Some very successful TV and movie stars are also skilled musicians. ZOOEY DESCHANEL New Girl star Zooey sang when she was at secondary school and planned on a career in musical theatre, but dropped out of a course to pursue acting instead. Once her acting career was underway, with roles in movies such as Almost Famous, she sang in a jazz duo with another actress before joining forces with singer/songwriter M Ward (44) in another twosome, She and Him. Zooey (38), who plays keyboard, percussion, banjo and ukulele, has also sung on a Snow Patrol album. Plus, she’s contributed songs to movie soundtracks such as 500 Days of Summer and was nominated in 2012 for a Grammy for…

Perfect in both sweet and savoury dishes, pumpkin is simply divine in my books! Available and affordable (mostly) throughout the year, this is one super-special vegetable. Go for gold! Pumpkin & ricotta lasagne Economical, rich and filling, this lasagne is quick and easy to put together. 700g pumpkin, peeled and de-seeded 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp dried sage 1 tsp sea salt, plus ¼ tsp black pepper 400g packet fresh lasagne sheets 400g can crushed tomatoes 250g ricotta 1½ cups Parmesan, grated Basil, to garnish Salad or wilted greens, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish. 2 Cut the pumpkin into 1cm-thin slices. Toss with the capsicum in olive oil, sage, salt and black pepper. 3 Cut the pasta…

1 Moody blues It’s time to step away from the comfort of dressing head-to-toe in black and embrace the dark blues that are trending heavily this season. Madly Sweetly’s All Comfort Dress is just that with a relaxed fit, keyhole detail at the neckline and pockets. This beauty will be part of my uniform for the cooler months. For a stylish ensemble with some serious street cred, this combination from Liann Bellis is hard to beat with drop crotch pants and a slouchy oversized knit. And for the ultimate in day-to-night dressing, try these gorgeous deep navy separates from Seed Heritage. 2 Retro frames Just quietly, the ‘70s are back! And while rehashing some of our fashion choices from back in the day may give us nightmares, a safer bet…

Janeen Howard of Go Healthy says collagen supplements can play a major role in helping to replenish collagen levels, which naturally deplete after the age of 25. “With regular use, skin can look younger, smoother, and more supple and radiant,” she says. With so many different types of collagen on the market, Janeen recommends choosing wisely and ensuring it has been well researched. “Collagen molecules are far too large in their natural state to penetrate the dermis of the skin, therefore it is essential to look for hydrolysed collagen, where the molecules are broken down into smaller size so they are better absorbed.” Janeen rates Go Healthy’s product Go Beautiful Skin, which contains the clinically proven, marine-based collagen complex Collactive. “A study on Collactive showed a synergistic anti-wrinkle action, stimulating…

As you’re reading this, think about your posture. Are you hunched over? Is your chin practically touching your chest? It could be time you paid attention to how you sit or stand. Stop the slump! Have you ever been nagged to sit up straight? Most of us have probably been told at some time or other – most likely by our grandmothers or mothers – not to slump because it is bad for us. And they were right. Bad posture is not only a cause of rounded shoulders and back problems, but it can lead to a variety of health issues. Here is why it’s very important to keep your body in proper alignment. •  BAD POSTURE CAUSES MUSCLE PAIN When your posture is poor, your muscles have to work…

I’ve finally learned a thing or two about how to cover up rough pieces of ground. Once, I’d have shelled out heaps of dollars, time and energy buying and planting dozens of ground covers and hoping they’d grow before the weeds did, but I’m over that. Believe me, there are better ways. Simple solutions! Delete the word “ground covers” from your hard drive and replace it with “ground coverage”. I recently gave this advice to a friend who wanted a plan for the area bordering her entranceway. She had a slightly curved concrete driveway with a 500mm-wide channel running alongside, then a timber retaining wall. She was threatening ground covers for the channel when we sat her down and asked if she was keen on regularly weeding and trimming an…

CANCER Jun 22 – July 23 You are on a mission this week It would be a good idea to warn your friends and family that you are going to be preoccupied, and apologise in advance for not answering any calls or messages. It is really important to you to get a particular job finished. If people are smart, they will listen to you and stay well away – except to bring coffee and food! LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 New beginnings are not always easy, especially when it is a new job and you have to deal with different people. However, you will walk into a new environment and find that you are instantly at home. This is a fabulous surprise and you will be delighted with your…

Full beam ahead! Kyle Haycock (2), of Auckland, shines a light at the moon. WIN! In Over is Out by Sarah and Lachlan Creagh (Hachette, RRP $19.99), two friends are playing cricket in the backyard, but when one hits a ball over the neighbour’s fence, what will they do? Big and hungry dinosaurs live next door! Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

LADY BIRD It started off as a low-budget and relatively unknown film, but with its relatable mother-daughter storyline, Lady Bird quickly became a hot Oscar contender. Although it didn’t take home any of its five Academy Award nominations, the film did pick up two Golden Globes and it’s a great one to add to your DVD collection. The story follows the life of outspoken teen Christine as she navigates high school and applying for college under the eye of her strong-willed mother. While perhaps it’s been slightly overhyped with countless rave reviews, it’s still a beautiful film to watch with your own daughter or granddaughter. To celebrate the DVD release of Lady Bird, we have five copies to give away. To enter, email your name and address with the subject…

Actor Ryan O’Kane plays Dr Dylan Reinhart on TVNZ 2’s Shortland Street. My favourite book ever is… The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy especially on audiobook, narrated by Stephen Fry. His voice is a perfect match for author Douglas Adams’ imagination and humour. My book of the moment is… We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor. It’s a great concept and very funny. It’s like an episode of TV series Black Mirror, a dark glimpse of a possible future. I loved it and the two sequels.…

Stella McCartney has spoken out about designing the striking white gown Meghan wore for her evening reception, describing the opportunity as “one of the most humbling moments of my career”. “I’ve made a lot of wedding dresses for a lot of high-profile people – none as high profile as this, obviously - but I’ve always felt very protective over that moment. To be trusted with that moment means a lot to me.” The silk crepe halter-neck dress was the result of a close collaboration with Meghan, reveals Stella (46). “We worked together. When you come to a wedding, you don’t just go, ‘Here, this is what you’re wearing.’ That person has to feel like a million dollars. They need to feel like they own it. “It was very much her…

Poor Heather Locklear is not having an easy time of late. The former Melrose Place star was transported to hospital over the weekend, following a call from a family member to emergency services after she threatened to end her own life. Heather, who paramedics say was “violent and agitated”, was taken to a nearby Los Angeles hospital for treatment, with concerned family members saying the star was searching for a gun. “Heather was treated by the Ventura County Fire Department and later transported to a local hospital,” said a spokesperson. It’s been a rough few months for the star, who has struggled with her mental health as well as substance abuse issues. In February, she was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and assaulting a police officer, though she pleaded…

In Ocean’s 8, Sarah Paulson plays a suburban mum who is also an expert at moving stolen goods. But off-screen, the statuesque American Horror Story star is more famous for stealing the heart of another much older actress. Sarah (43) and Two and a Half Men veteran Holland Taylor (75) are one of the most talked-about power couples in show business and Sarah has recently spoken candidly about their relationship. Sarah confesses, “People look at me and Holland, and say, ‘Mummy issues?’ But I parent her as much as she parents me, so that’s not it. I’ve always had older friends. A lot of people have a stunted way of looking at older people – it’s a way of distancing themselves from something that they think won’t happen to them.…

On the day before she was due to run the 2014 Dunedin Half Marathon, bubbly radio presenter Kath Bier fell to the ground and started shaking. She was aware of her surroundings but couldn’t get out of the state she was in. “I thought I was losing my mind,” she recalls. “All morning I knew something wasn’t quite right and all of a sudden I could feel a sense that something big was going to happen. In the back of my mind, after it all had happened, I was able to grasp on to the knowledge that my sister had been diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 29. But when it was all happening to me that just didn’t occur to me.” Kath’s seizures kept coming so she was taken…

Mom’s bulgogi SERVES 6-8 BULGOGI 3 cups brown sugar, packed 1½ cups soy sauce 5 tbsp sparkling dessert wine or sparkling grape juice 3 tbsp sesame oil 2 spring onions (light and dark green parts), chopped, plus ¼ cup sliced, for serving 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 1.8-2kg beef tenderloin, rib-eye, top sirloin or sirloin steak, thinly sliced (see tips) CUCUMBER KIMCHI SALAD 2 cucumbers, peeled if desired, cut into 1cm cubes 2 spring onions (light and dark green parts), thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes – see tips) 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil ½ -1 tsp kosher salt, to taste FOR SERVING Steamed white rice 3 tbsp toasted…

Can popping a few pills or swigging a scoop of powder whisked into juice really be the answer to a flawless complexion? I don’t know about you, but I certainly want to find out more. Let’s glow, girls! When it comes to fighting premature ageing and ensuring our skin looks the best it can, serums and creams can only penetrate so far, right? But what if we fortified our complexions from the inside out? I asked Lorraine Perretta, the Head of Nutrition at the Institute for Anti-Ageing and Product Development Manager at Advanced Nutrition Programme, to explain why we should add beauty supplements to our daily regime. WHAT SORT OF DIETARY DEFICIENCIES SPEED THE AGEING PROCESS AND SHOW ON OUR FACES? The most important nutrients for skin health are vitamin…

This week’s model Debra shares her beauty secrets with us… Beautywise, do you feel more or less confident now than you did in your twenties? More confident, for sure. When I look back at some of the photos of myself at that age, I think I look 40! I was trying too hard with big hair, big make-up – if I had my time again, I would certainly tell myself “less is more”. What do you wish you could do more of in your beauty routine? More facials with a focus on toning and lifting. What’s your best anti-ageing tip? Keep yourself current and fresh. A lot of women think that when they get to a certain age, they have to look a certain way or they’ll be judged. There’s…

A tasty and economical meat-free meal idea, how to get rid of mould in your house this winter and a natural remedy for dandruff. Make it meat-free! Lentil rissoles This is from a booklet of recipes produced by residents and friends of the Hillsborough Heights Village Residents Association. It’s a little more contemporary than many of the books I consult for this page each week, but there’s no doubt that many of the people who supplied their favourite recipes are nanas. This healthy and tasty variation on the traditional mince rissole is credited to Pamela Howard and is absolutely delicious. Great if you have vegetarians in the family. 2 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 250g lentils 1 tsp ground coriander Salt and pepper…

My go-to Gardenia radicans has pure white flowers about three centimetres across, with a gorgeous scent. (However, because it’s low-growing, I don’t often benefit from the fragrance.) It’ll grow in full sun – several of mine do, but it prefers light shade, protection from cold winds and frosts, and humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. If you’re a real gardener, you might want to feed your gardenias every two weeks through spring, summer and autumn with a liquid plant food. If you’re a pretend gardener, like me, a slow-acting, general fertiliser once or twice a year when you’re throwing it at everything else will suffice. Keep an eye out for scale and sooty mould on the leaves and if it shows up, spray with Conqueror oil. You can prune these little darlings,…

Royal follower Our Queen on the cover of the Weekly(18.06.18) is so proper – and she has just celebrated the 65th anniversary of her coronation – wow! My parents were given a mirror with her portrait in it in 1946 as a wedding present. We grew up seeing it in the lounge above the fireplace and it now hangs in my bathroom. There she stays, regal and supreme, enduring and smiling. Except my brother was scared of her as a child “because her eyes followed him”. How true. Long may she reign! Royalist, Nelson NOTICEBOARD REUNION Cobden Primary School, Fox Street, Cobden, Greymouth, celebrates 150 years over Labour Weekend, October 19-21, 2018. Register via the Facebook page or email robinbriggs@xtra.co.nz. Registrations close August 20, 2018. Send notices to:…

If you don’t like swearing, this is not the novel for you. It’s not that it’s lewd exactly, but it’s frank and funny, with its finger firmly on the pulse of modern life. Tori Bailey is kind of famous. When she was in her twenties, she wrote a best-selling memoir that captured so much about those difficult, find-yourself years and has made her an inspiration for millions of other women. She’s successful, gorgeous and madly in love – at least that’s what she wants her Instagram followers to believe. The truth is Tori has hit her thirties and is struggling. Her publishers are demanding another book but it’s not as easy second time round. Her relationship with boyfriend Tom isn’t what she hoped it would be. And all around her…

I doubt there’s a grown up among us that hasn’t been part of a conversation about piano lessons. Specifically, how our parents are to blame for the fact we cannot, as adults, play concertos. There are a few fortunate souls who can. They usually tell us how blessed they feel that their folks encouraged them to persist beyond Mary Had a Little Lamb. If we’re lucky, there won’t be a piano nearby so they can further amplify our regret. But I have an issue with this conversation. This quaint thought that our parents were responsible for our musical genius or lack thereof overlooks three important points: 1. The learning of the piano – the practice, the theory, the hard hours of tinkling the plastics. No parent does that. People who…

‘There’s got to be a child soon. I don’t think the stork has hit the air yet’ It was meant to be a way of doing damage control and making up for previous faux pas like those staged paparazzi shots. But Thomas Markle’s decision to talk about his daughter Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in a British TV interview has led to him copping even more flak. He’s been criticised for not respecting his daughter’s privacy and for continuing to cash in on her new role, and royal experts believe the Queen will not be amused that Thomas revealed personal details about Prince Harry’s political beliefs. Thomas (73) gave an exclusive interview to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on the TV show Good Morning Britain to set the record straight about…

After a textbook pregnancy, the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike welcomed their long-awaited second child on June 18, much to the delight of the royal family. Buckingham Palace announced via Twitter the happy couple had welcomed a girl – and a whopper, at that! “Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18 June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz [4.16kg] – the heaviest royal baby ever to be born. “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents Mr Philip and Mrs Linda Tindall have been informed and are delighted at the news. The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.” The wee…

She might be one of the greatest actresses of our age, but even Helena Bonham Carter still struggles when it comes to her character roles! The star, who is currently promoting Ocean’s 8 with Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett, has been cast as Princess Margaret in season three of The Crown, and says she’s struggling to “get her” just two weeks from the start of filming. “I’ve got to find her character soon,” she admits. “I’m posh, but not that posh!” Helena, who portrayed Margaret’s mother Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in the film The King’s Speech, says she’s nervous to take on the role. “I’m not sure which I’m more terrified about – doing justice to the real Princess Margaret or following in the shoes of Vanessa Kirby’s Princess…

The purple wig is off. The gladioli have gone. Barry Humphries is being himself for once, but feeling his age. “Mortality is on my mind,” growls the 84-year-old Australian comedian most famous for his outrageous creation, Dame Edna Everage. “Although I give the impression of abundant youth, I am teasingly on the brink of the bone orchard, the grave.” He rolls the word around in his mouth as if somehow taking pleasure in declaring his imminent departure. Or at least faking it splendidly. “I’m not going to get morbid because I’m not morbid. I feel great. Apart from a cold, I’m extraordinarily fit.” That’s just as well because three years after apparently retiring from show business, Barry is returning to the stage. “I’m more or less doing the show on…

The cold days of winter are well and truly upon us when everything seems dull and grey. To beat those midwinter blues, try adding one of these on-trend prints to your wardrobe this season. Splash out! CHECK IT OUT •• Checks of all different types are everywhere this season and this bouclé car coat from Jacqui-E will take you from winter to winter with ease. •• Paired with some plush Max velveteen jeggings and suedette over-the-knee boots, these elements together create a textural clash to the outfit. •• This coat will also work with tailored trousers or a mididress. LINE WORK •• Stripes are another easy addition to your wardrobe and this textured bomber jacket from Augustine’s diffusion line Charlo will keep you warm and stylish. •• This outfit is…

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At this time of year, I get lots of emails from people who have mould and mildew all over their walls, and my bathroom is no exception. I opted out of running a power-wasting dehumidifier a few years ago and reasoned that once a year I’d just have to wash down the walls. Well, I haven’t done it for a few years actually, but finally I couldn’t ignore it any more. In the past, before my green goddess days, I would march off and buy a bottle of mould cleaner, spray the toxic chemicals all over, breathe them in and drop half of the solution all over the floor and towels, bleaching everything in sight. You don’t need to do this. Instead, you can use baking soda and it only…

It’s coming to that time in your child’s life where they must decide on a career, so how can you help if you’re a bit of a technophobe? And you’ve been asked to give a speech at your daughter’s wedding – what exactly is the right thing to say? Parents know best! Secondary school teachers tell you that your Year 12 daughter seems destined for a car eer in digital technology . But you’re at a loss as to how to advise her because technology isn’t your strong point. How can you help steer her in the right direction for the best jobs? The careers staff at your daughter’s college should be able to take the lead in this. I would contact them and find out what they can do.…

FROM THE ARCHIVES AN ALMIGHTY MIX UP My four-year-old grandson was with me watching his father graduate from police college. When the priest, in his white robes, led the graduates into the hall, my grandson yelled out, “Here comes the police god!” I was embarrassed but there was laughter all around me in the audience! Nana, Hamilton NICE AS PIE A friend of mine, a male (mere male, may I add) decided to make himself some apple and meat pies. Unable to find a rolling pin, he wasn’t going to be put off! Getting the pastry, he put it through the wringer on the washing machine and the pies were, believe it or not, absolutely fabulous. Mrs C, Plimmerton, June 2, 1969 KNIT WIT Overnight this graffiti appeared on a…

The right decision It is hard to believe that many years ago, to be an unwed mother was looked down upon and they would be branded a bad person. There was no question of wanting to keep your baby as you would be forced into giving birth and not seeing the child again. I feel sorrow for the suffering they still, in many cases, feel to this day over their loss. It must be so hard to carry such heartbreak – and I can speak from the heart. I did not go along with that cruel attitude and have never regretted it. I have had the joy and happiness of keeping my baby with her real mother – me! Yes, it was hard, but I feel proud I had the…

She lives in London and before becoming a full-time author worked as a journalist and agony aunt. Her previous novels have been aimed at young adults. This novel was inspired by… ”A self-help author who I hugely admire really threw me when she announced she was divorcing her husband. It sent me into this huge crisis as I’d always used her as my blueprint of how to live my life. I’d also just turned 30 and found the combined knock particularly hard, so I decided to write about it.” The main difference between writing adult fiction and for younger readers is… ”You can swear and not have to worry about corrupting the innocent minds of children!” If I could give Tori just one important piece of life advice, it would…

We’ve always been keen on horse racing in our family. My grandmother Cherry was a keen punter with her own TAB account right up until she died at the age of 99. She wasn’t a gambler per se - I think her biggest bet was $5 each way and that only happened once in a blue moon. She was generally a $1 each way girl but she got enormous enjoyment following her favourites. When my dad was dying, I bought shares in a racehorse for mum and my grandmother to give them something to look forward to in the future. The horse was a complete dud but at least Cherry got to wear an owner’s ribbon on her coat for a year or so, and we had lovely days out…