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The Queen has been partial to kippers since the war years when she and Princess Margaret were at Windsor Castle. One day, the young princesses caught a compelling whiff as they wandered along a dark corridor between the castle walls. They traced the aroma to its source and found themselves outside the private quarters of housekeeper Mrs Alice Bruce, who welcomed them into her old-fashioned kitchen with its great iron range. Mrs Bruce gave the royals their first taste of kippers and demonstrated how to cook them. They have remained a favourite ever since. After she married, the Queen had a regular order for Manx kippers delivered to Buckingham Palace – and for one visit to Balmoral, Prince Philip flew up with that week’s kippers packed in his suitcase.…

Supergran Clasina van der Veeken may have only won her first athletics medal 14 years ago, but the remarkable octogenarian has more than made up for lost time. Since that maiden podium appearance, the Whangareibased masters athlete has won dozens of medals domestically and internationally, and at the age of 87 is continuing to defy the sands of time with her awe-inspiring achievements. Born and raised on a farm in the Netherlands, close to the border with Belgium, she recalls an “active” upbringing milking cows and cycling. Arriving in Eketahuna in 1959, aged 28, to live on a farm with her then husband, Clasina later moved north to a farm in Tangiteroria in the ’70s “because the weather was better”. Despite Clasina’s energetic lifestyle, it wasn’t until she retired from…

Caponata bruschetta SERVES 4 AS A STARTER 1 eggplant, about 375g Sea salt 1 small onion, cut crossways into 1cm-thick slices 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tomato, deseeded and roughly chopped 15 kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 tbsp drained capers 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices ciabatta or other coarse bread, each about 1cm thick and 10cm wide 125g fresh goat’s cheese, crumbled 1 Remove about 1cm from both ends of the eggplant. Cut it crossways into 1cm-thick rounds. Rub both sides of the eggplant slices thoroughly with salt. Let the slices sit in a colander in the sink or over a plate for about 30 minutes to draw out…

This week’s model Angie shares her beauty secrets with us… What aspect of your appearance have you had to learn to accept? I’ve learned to accept that if I make an effort with how I look overall, I feel better about myself. The more effort I make, the better I feel – so it’s really all up to me! What beauty advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? Stay out of the sun! What would you say is your biggest beauty dilemma? Not being as toned as I used to be, despite being physically active and fit. What’s your stance on grey hair? I haven’t seen any yet! I’m not afraid of grey hair, though, because I think it can look sophisticated and striking. What’s your opinion on appearance…

Want some insights into your health? Take a look at your urine! The fluids we pass from our bodies can provide clues to medical conditions. Check it out! Your urine can tell you a lot about your health and any issues you have with passing it may be a sign that all is not well. Here’s how your urine can show what’s going on in your body. CHECK THE COLOUR Most of us don’t pay close attention to the colour of our urine, but it is worth having a quick look. Normal, healthy urine is a pale yellow colour. If it’s clear, you’re drinking lots of fluids, which is good. But if it’s always clear, you may be overdoing the hydration. If it’s dark yellow, you need to drink more…

BIBLE STUDY... At this time of year I get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I unpack my nativity set. Thirty years ago, I was setting it up under my tree with my four-year-old grandson and telling him about it. I said, “This is baby Jesus, who was born on Christmas Day.” And he said, “I know him; he’s Jesus Christ. I’ve heard my dad call out to him when he’s not very happy.” Pat, Orewa QUESTION TIME My five-year-old son lost a tooth the other day, so we asked him what he would like the tooth fairy to bring him. He pondered for a bit and then said, “I think it will have to be a brand-new tooth.” L Sprague, Auckland March 23, 2009 MUCH LOVE It was my birthday…

Happy holidays to all! I enjoyed reading ‘Good Tidings’, with the celebrities telling what their Christmas Day will involve (Weekly, 10.12.2018). While they all said the best part is the food and sharing it with those you love, I think in the busy times we have these days it is so nice to all be in the same place just relaxing together, with no-one having to rush here, there and everywhere. There are always some who have to work, such as the police, fire brigade and hospital staff, to name just a few. We are so very grateful for your services and hope you get to relax and spend some time with your loved ones at some stage over the festive season. Happy holidays to all the staff at the…

This story is called Doctor Debbie and Her Discreet Digit. I should warn you, this isn’t for the faint of heart – and especially it might not be for anyone who thinks men are more fearless than women. If, in fact, there is anyone left who thinks such a thing, apart from the occasional deluded male. I am not one of those deluded males and I know this because I recently came close to failing the fearless test. This is a very personal story. Brace yourselves... I’d known for a while I needed to go talk to the family doctor. Certain things just weren’t quite what they used to be. There were pains, as the songwriter Leonard Cohen once observed, in the places where I used to play. There’s a…

As a mother of two kids under two, Rose Byrne has had her fair share of challenges. So when it came to her latest movie, Instant Family, in which her character Ellie adopts three children, she fell in love with the script and the rawness of the story. “There is so much aspiration around motherhood and fatherhood and families, particularly around social media,” tells Rose (39). “Presenting these sorts of ideas in our film is what life is like in reality.” The Bridesmaids actress stars with on-screen husband Mark Wahlberg, and despite the fact the movie is part comedy, it addresses some heavy topics. For Rose, it was particularly difficult filming a scene where her character says she hates her foster children. “I felt so exposed,” she admits. “Then I…

Turning 50 doesn’t faze Jennifer Aniston. The Friends star reaches the milestone birthday next month and is not only accepting of the fact she’s entering her sixth decade, she’s actually looking forward to it! “I don’t think life stops after 50. If anything, it gets more exciting,” says Jennifer, who hits half a century on February 11. “For some reason, we don’t honour or pay respect to ageing. It’s something we look at as a negative and yet every single person on this planet does it.” She will mark the occasion but she’s not revealing how just yet – although TV star Ellen DeGeneres has offered to host a party. “I always love celebrating these sorts of milestones,” Jennifer says. “I think they’re worth celebrating and not shying away from,…

English actress Olivia Colman is rapidly cornering the market in playing queens. She’s taken over from Claire Foy to play Elizabeth II in the third series of The Crown and also stars as Queen Anne in the movie The Favourite. But her regal roles haven’t made her immune to the real-life thrill of going to Buckingham Palace to meet actual royals. When Olivia and her husband Ed Sinclair were invited to a charity reception at the palace in June, hosted by Prince William (unfortunately she didn’t get to meet the Queen), the Broadchurch star was so excited she instructed actor and writer Ed to bring home a souvenir. Being a devoted husband, Ed did as he was told and helped himself to palace property from one of the bathrooms. “We…

Athina Onassis had been doing so well at a show-jumping competition in Cannes last June when it all suddenly turned to custard. The heiress’ multimillion-dollar horse, Cinsey, refused to jump on several occasions with Athina incurring multiple penalty points, and then came the final indignity – Cinsey threw her rider. Professional equestrienne Athina (33) got to her feet and didn’t seem injured. Nor did she seem too fazed – coming off her horse is an occupational hazard. The year before, she got her foot stuck in a stirrup after a fall during a competition in Paris; in 2014, she was distraught when her horse Ad Camille Z had to be put down after crashing to the ground in an event in Geneva; and in 2012, she ended up in hospital…

“I was born and raised in Tairua, on the Coromandel Peninsula. I had a great childhood. There was always lots of swimming, beach bonfires, camping, fishing and tramping. My husband Rory and I met at high school in Thames and we’ve been inseparable since then. I initially set out to study political science in Wellington. Rory was in Paeroa working on a dairy farm but I missed him, so after a two-month stint at a summer camp in the US, I came home and studied primary teaching at Waikato University. We got engaged at the end of my first year of teaching and married a year later. We were living in the Coromandel – Rory had a contract milking job and I was working as a part-time teacher and on…

No matter where you’re heading this summer, choose the timeless option of wearing stripes for a pattern that will never date. Simply similar • Embrace tonal head-to-toe dressing with this paperbag waist and linen striped skirt from Max. • With the tone already set thanks to the skirt, tuck in a simple top in a soft blue hue and show off the narrowest part of your torso in a flattering silhouette. Tip... Different shades of blue help tie this look together. Sporty stripes • How cute is this knotted draped dress in a bold and funky white, blue and red stripe from Postie. And just wait till you see the price! • So easy to dress up or down, this flattering fitted dress can take you anywhere. A functional crossbody…

Once you’ve tried micellar water, you’ll never be without it. Its popularity has meant there are new watery miracles coming out all the time. But which one is right for you? BEST FOR OILY SKIN: Bioré Charcoal Micellar Cleansing Water, $13.95. Removes excess oil and dirt from pores in this pH-balanced formula that promises not to dry skin out. BEST FOR MAKE-UP WEARERS: Nivea MicellAIR Expert Waterproof Make-up Remover, $13.99. Give the bottle a shake to mix the dry oil with the black tea-infused micellar water and it promises to budge even long-lasting make-up. BEST FOR HYDRATION: Kiehl’s Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water, $50. Thyme essential oil and lemon balm floral water give this aromatic micellar water calming and soothing qualities, while the addition of glycerin helps to boost moisture in…

EASY TRANSPORT: Download the Grab app on your smartphone. Grab is like Uber, except you pay cash to the driver. The Grab cars are much nicer than local taxis and the fares are cheaper. It cost us 5 ringgit, (NZ$1.75) to travel into the city from our accommodation. An equivalent taxi fare was NZ$5.25 – still super-cheap. BEST DRINK: Malaysia has a large Muslim population, so it’s not a boozy culture. You can buy alcohol, but it’s expensive, so stick to the non-alcoholic drinks if you can. LOCAL FLAVOUR: Like all of Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu has amazing food. If you like satay, head to Yuit Cheong, where you can gorge yourself on beef, chicken or “stomach” satay, cooked to order over a charcoal grill. It cost a total of NZ$26.95…

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 20 There are so many good things to look forward to over the next few days and work is the furthest thing from your mind. You’re probably more focused on friends and loved ones. Try to keep your eye on the ball, though, and pay attention to the little details. A simple oversight could turn into a major problem and that is the last thing you need right now. Your time is precious. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 Working as a team or family unit brings a great deal of pleasure and reward this week. If it’s a competitive situation, you’ll win hands down. But don’t get too confident – you might have to do it all again next week. Each person takes their…

Our Cute Kid wins a Ryan’s Instant Slimy Blaster, the best thing to happen in the world of slime. Fill Gus, the gator-shaped blaster, with instant slime powder and water, then shake it up. Pump the blaster and let slimy blasts stream out – it’s easy to clean and non-staining. Grab some friends and get ready to blast into battle! 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.…

This novel takes you to the harsh, dry, dusty landscapes of outback Australia. It really, really takes you there. The suffocatingly small towns, the vast empty spaces, the isolation – all of it is brought vividly alive. A mystery-thriller, it is a slow-burn of a book that builds characters and a sense of place powerfully with careful descriptive writing. The story begins with a death. The body of Cameron Bright has been found huddled beside an old stockman’s grave in the searing heat of the middle of nowhere. Cameron, a local cattle rancher, knew how to handle himself in Queensland’s brutal, unforgiving climate. To his brothers, Nathan and Bub, it makes no sense that he would have walked so far from his car, leaving his water bottles and survival kit…

Happy New Year! I hope your 2019 has got off to a cracking start and you’re feeling more rested and relaxed than in the lead-up to Christmas. If not, please immediately rip the puzzle booklet off the back of this issue, get yourself a tea – or iced tea if it’s balmy – put your feet up and escape for some R&R this instant! If puzzles aren’t your cup of tea, never fear – we’ve got plenty of other ways to unwind in this issue. Nici Wickes has some delicious options for what to do with the bounty of berries at this time of year (she had me at strawberry shortcake roulade). But one of my favourite stories is our catch-up with Peter Williams, who is certainly making a fresh…

Undeterred by bullies or her high school’s no-make-up policy, Hannah McKeich used to turn up to class each morning wearing bright-green eyeshadow - albeit perfectly blended. Her cunning plan was to never look her teachers in the eye, in the hope they wouldn’t notice. It, of course, failed (“I’d always get told to wipe it off!”), but this former teen mum has had the last laugh. Never one to follow rules – and without any formal business qualifications – Hannah used her drive, determination and talents with a make-up brush to teach herself online marketing and develop her own cosmetics brand, Colour Junkie. Her hard work has paid off too - she’s landed a deal to stock the range in Life Pharmacies nationwide and aims to launch across the Tasman…

At this time of year, luscious berries are yours for the picking! Make the most of them as they won’t be around in a month or two. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Strawberry shortcake roulade SERVES 8 The recipe is a simple one with no rush to roll the sponge while it’s warm, so it’s stress-free as well as being delicious! 3 large eggs, at room temperature and separated 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest ½ cup plain flour 1 level tbsp cornflour ½ tsp baking powder Pinch of salt FILLING 250g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus extra 1 tbsp sugar Small squeeze lemon juice 200ml cream 1 tbsp sour cream ½…

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I’m so pleased someone invented the term “upcycling”. It sounds much more stylish than recycling and has the flattering suggestion of artistic endeavour. It also makes you feel virtuous – you’re saving items from the landfill, giving them a new lease on life and creating something attractive without spending much - if any - money. Most of our furniture is upcycled. Even the stuff that came to us “brand new” has been repurposed, often more than once. Sometimes our favourite Indonesian cupboard has its doors taken off so it can be a bookcase. The Partner is worried he’ll come home one day to find it lying on its side being an entertainment unit. No wonder he was nervous when Sarah Heeringa’s book Upcycling with Style (New Holland Publishers, RRP $40)…

Shavon & Caleb Kutia It was five years ago when Shavon met the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. With Caleb by her side, Shavon began to plan a day she had longed for since she was a little girl, and which turned out to be November 24, 2018. “We had the most perfect day,” she tells. “Our parents gave us guidance and support, our families pitched in... our celebrant was a special person who knows us both well. Embracing our Maoritanga ˉ throughout our wedding gave it the most beautiful and unique aspect. I feel like a new woman... having a husband and being a wife isn’t just an extra chore or something that’s on paper – it’s so, so much more.” HOW TO…

Good reads galore I flick through the Weekly whenever I get time and I really do believe it’s a very good magazine. I enjoy reading it and getting to know the history of the royals around the world, celebrities, trying my hand at the puzzles, and so on. I work in a rest home and I often encourage the residents to do the puzzles, and they also really enjoy it. Great efforts – thank you and all the best. Nisha, via email NOTICEBOARD ANNIVERSARY Mangaweka and District Schools celebrate 125 years in March. Past students, staff, friends and the community are invited to register at mangaweka125@gmail.com or post enquiries to PO Box 14, Mangaweka. Send notices to: nzww@bauermedia.co.nz THIS MAGAZINE IS SUBJECT TO NZ PRESS COUNCIL PROCEDURES. A…

The only good thing about having to leave my little London family behind is that I’ll be leaving the weather behind too. December in London is grey and grim. When I first arrived, in late November, the temperatures were manageable – similar to an autumn in New Zealand. But a couple of weeks later, I opened the front door to pop up to the shops and I stopped dead in my tracks. The wind cut through my jeans and my merino top and jersey, and let me know, in no uncertain terms, that winter had arrived and I was seriously underestimating its power. I scuttled back indoors and 15 minutes later, re-emerged, with my thermal long johns on under my jeans, bundled up in a hat, scarf and gloves, and…

My favourite book ever is… I can’t name a favourite book ever as sometimes the right book is perfect at the right time. But Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë was damn near perfect and I’ve re-read it many times. When I recently moved house, I found four copies. My book of the moment is… a revisit to Thomas Keneally’s Schindler’s Ark. I’ve read many books on the Holocaust and he faithfully documents the terrible suffering of a real group of Jewish people and their strong desire to survive in horrible circumstances. I recently met Keneally at a party in Sydney and totally fan-girled all over him.…

Tributes have been flowing for a legend of the entertainment industry, Dame June Whitfield, who has died at the age of 93. Dubbed the “North Star of British Comedy”, the actress graced radio, television and film in a distinguished career that spanned eight decades. Starting on the airwaves in 1946, June’s big break came in the popular BBC comedy Take it From Here. She went on to star in four Carry On films and television sitcom Beggar My Neighbour. The funnylady became a household name appearing opposite Terry Scott in Terry and June, the comedic couple pulling in audiences of 15 million viewers, before winning a new generation of fans in the ‘90s hit series Absolutely Fabulous alongside Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders. Famed for her comic timing, mischievous smile…