Innholdsfortegnelse for 1908 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

She’s into the final stretch! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s recent revelation that her baby is due at the end of April means she’s now around 29 weeks pregnant and starting her third trimester. Luckily for Meghan, her run of good health seems to be continuing and she’s been able to launch herself into her new royal role. Unlike her sister-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who suffered debilitating morning sickness with her three pregnancies, Meghan appeared to sail through the first trimester. During her trip to Australia with husband Prince Harry last October, when her pregnancy was announced, she admitted she hadn’t been sleeping and missed one appointment due to being tired, but other than that, she was well. For many women, the second trimester is the easiest and Meghan (37)…

Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson will have his work cut out for him with his latest big role! The Mr Bean star is taking a year off acting to look after his baby daughter Isla. Being a stay-at-home dad will give Rowan’s girlfriend, actress Louise Ford, the chance to focus on her career, which has skyrocketed since she played the Duchess of Cambridge in royal spoof The Windsors. Although still in high demand – he appeared in Johnny English Strikes Again last year – Rowan told friends that he’s proud of Louise’s work and wants to support her. “I am going to take care of Baby Bean while Louise has the chance to concentrate on acting.” The star is reportedly worth around $130 million, so he won’t be too worried about…

When TVNZ skipped ahead 18 months with Coronation Street episodes so we’d be up-to-date with the popular UK soap, there were several new characters whose introduction to the show we missed. One of the new people who suddenly popped up was Gina Seddon – sister of Coro stalwart Sally Metcalfe – who has caused a whole heap of trouble since we tuned in to the updated episodes. While Sally’s errant sister has been mentioned in the past (Sally, played by Sally Dynevor, stayed with her while recovering from breast cancer) and Gina turned up on the Street for a few months in the late ’80s to live with Sally and her then-husband Kevin, this time round she’s been part of a major storyline involving Sally being sent to jail for…

Fritters! I’m mad for them. To me, they make for a wonderful dinner if I’m cooking for one, as I often am, or a weekend lunch with friends. Everyone loves a fritter! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Mexican sweetcorn & tomato hushpuppies MAKES ABOUT 8 ‘Hushpuppy’ is an American term used to describe a doughy fritter. My version has a crisp, pillowy texture, and I’ve loaded them with corn, cumin and tomatoes to give them a Mexican theme. 1 egg 3 heaped tbsp plain flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt and pinch pepper 1 cup corn kernels 100g cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 tsp cumin seeds Small handful fresh coriander, chopped Splash of iced water as needed Cooking oil for shallow-frying 3 tbsp…

If you’re looking to give your hair a lift, contouring could be just the tweak you’re after. Here’s all you need to know about this clever colouring technique that works to flatter the shape of your face. Get customised! Hair contouring is a technique where light and dark tones are used to frame the face and soften or accentuate certain features. A round face, for example, can be made to appear slimmer by lightening pieces at the top of the hair and the ends, leaving the sides of the face darker. Long faces can be widened by keeping the roots and underneath the hair dark to create a shadow, with light highlights around the face and weaved in front of the ears. The highlights can be applied either free-hand with…

Dear Wendyl I have a fair amount of face flannels – all in pretty good nick – except that they dry very hard. I have tried so many things to try and soften them, without much success. Do you have any ideas? Many thanks, May Dick Hello May, It’s frustrating that this happens and I think it might be a build-up of harsh detergents that don’t wash out. An easy fix is to get a bucket and pour in 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of hot water. Soak the flannels overnight, and then in the morning, wash them in your machine without any soap. The acid in the vinegar should work to get rid of any chemical build-up and return them to their happy, floppy, soft selves. Do…

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That old Gershwin song put it best – the most valuable kind of love is one that’s here to stay, “not for a year but forever and a day”. So don’t be scared off by a love that’s a little quieter than usual. A fine romance! I love a good wedding! It’s so lovely to see all that commitment out there for all to see. We in New Zealand are marrying later in life than in years gone by and I for one think that’s a good thing. It gives you a chance to spend time and energy on yourself, sorting out what you want to do with your adult life before committing to another. Of course, there are unions that go the distance from the high-school sweetheart first kiss,…

For reasons unknown, I’ve become very conscious of the zero-waste movement in the past year or so, and things I’d previously have chucked out (jam with only half an inch left in the bottle, sad single carrots, soft bananas and anything sprouting), I now try to find a use for. Thus, the dog gets homemade gluten-free banana cookies and we eat more stir-fries than usual. So when No-Waste Kitchen Gardening turned up in the letterbox, I liked the look of it. “Stop tossing your carrot stumps, cilantro sprigs, lettuce and avocado pits in the trash,” it said. “ No-Waste Kitchen Gardening gives you all the information you need to grow  and re-propagate produce from your kitchen scraps.” There was nothing in there that…

Lana’s brave story Thank you, Lana Searle, for the courageous sharing of your health issues (28.01.19). It puts things into better perspective for me as I had some health issues around hormones that also led to a hysterectomy. Mine was nowhere near as severe as your traumatic journey, though. Sharing your story will help other women and I wish you all the very best for the year ahead, with your job and with your personal life. Ann, Hamilton $100 WINNING LETTER Jean’s in full control! I read with great admiration the Weekly People story about Jean Stanley, the pest controller (28.01.19). What a lady to be doing that at her age [89]! I have a fear of mice and rats, so I do greatly respect Jean for all she is…

This novel is definitely a child of the #MeToo movement. It has a very strong message about gender, and in a way that is both its strength and its weakness. The story is told in a Sliding Doors-style with two distinct versions. In one, Peggy Adler gives birth to a daughter called Louise. In the other, she gives birth to a son, Louis. The two versions of the same person have the same family and friends, similar appearance and dreams, and grow up in the same mill town in Maine. But that one big difference – their gender – influences how their lives unfold. Told from their alternate points of view, the novel highlights how differently Louis and Louise are treated from the outset by everyone around them. Then we…

The Queen was blooming lovely in peach as she braved the cold to attend church in West Newton, close to the Sandringham estate. Her Majesty was greeted by a crowd of about 200 well-wishers, and stopped to accept flowers from children and fans. Maggie Anderson (67) and her four-year-old granddaughter offered the Queen (92) some orange and white roses. “She said, ‘Thank you so much, they match’, which was nice. It made our day,” said Maggie. The Duke of Edinburgh, who is officially retired, did not attend the service, maintaining a lower profile since his car crash in January, where he collided with an oncoming car.…

It’s their first Valentine’s Day since getting married, but lovebirds Meghan and Harry won’t be spending it together. This week, Harry is in Norway, supporting the British military by observing a Royal Marines training exercise in freezing conditions in the Arctic Circle. A Captain General in the Royal Marines, Harry is visiting troops being taught to fight and survive in extreme cold weather. Meghan will remain at home, staying warm in more bearable temperatures in the UK. Last year, the couple had a quiet Valentine’s Day together in Scotland after carrying out an official engagement in Edinburgh.…

It looks like Liam Payne has found love with supermodel Naomi Campbell after his split from The X Factor judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. The One Direction singer and Naomi (48) were spotted together at a Davido concert in London and pictures have also emerged of them dining out together in Ghana. Speculation about a romance between the high-profile pair has been rife since they started openly flirting on each other’s social media channels. Naomi commented on a shirtless snap of Liam, “Beautiful soul”. Liam (25) promptly replied, “Takes one to know one,” and added a kiss emoji. Then after Naomi posted a picture showing off her new cropped hairstyle, the smitten singer wrote: “Perfection in a person… don’t give me those eyes.” Liam and Cheryl (35), who are parents to one-year-old…

Every night when little Luca Galloway gets tucked into his cot, his parents tiptoe back to the lounge and set about making a big tower for him to knock down in the morning. Nothing is off limits as they gather cushions, boxes and soft toys to stack high on top of his rocking horse or in the middle of a brightly-coloured ball pit. It’s a tradition his mum, former children’s TV presenter Dayna Vawdrey, and dad Callum began unintentionally, but have kept up to make Luca’s childhood that wee bit more magical. “We saw his face light up the first time we built a block tower together and he got to push it over,” explains Dayna. “So we did it a few nights in a row and just kept going.…

Green curry prawn, basil & cashew fried rice SERVES 4 250g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes 2 tbsp peanut oil 500g medium uncooked prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact 1 red onion, cut into wedges 2 garlic cloves, crushed 100g green beans, cut diagonally into 3cm pieces 310g can corn kernels, rinsed ¼ cup green curry paste 3 cups cold, cooked jasmine rice (from 1 cup raw) 1 tsp sesame oil ½ cup unsalted roasted cashews 8 small Thai basil leaves 1 Place the pumpkin in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 100% (high) for 2-3 minutes or until tender. 2 Heat half of the peanut oil in a wok on high, swirling to coat. Stir-fry the prawns in batches for 2-3 minutes or until curled and changed…

Take inspiration from your garden and embrace feminine florals to beat the heat this summer. Power to the flower! SUNNY DAYS • Get used to this bold yellow as you’ll be seeing a lot of it in the shops over the next couple of months. • This jumpsuit from Farmers can take you from the warm to cool weather simply by layering a slim-fit cotton or knit top underneath, and switching out the sandals for a funky boot. Tip... Keep your look summery with tan-textured accessories. MINTY MOMENTS • Who wouldn’t want this luscious floral blazer from EziBuy in their wardrobe? The style is perfect for dressing up denim, but is also feminine enough with its gathered sleeves to be styled over a dress or with a skirt too. •…

The lighter you go with your hair, the more you’ll need to lavish it with care. A purple pigmented shampoo can keep colour looking fresh. Although generally marketed at pure blondes, they are equally good for banishing brassiness from all hair colours. Pureology Strength Cure Best Blond Shampoo, $44, combines colour protection with strengthening ingredients and is sulphate-free. A weekly mask such as Goldwell Dualsenses Blondes & Highlights 60 Sec Treatment, $28.20, is also an ideal treat. Styling-wise, Joico Blonde Life Brilliant Tone Violet Smoothing Foam, $38, neutralises yellow tones while helping to smooth and polish hair.…

Dear Jude, I think this time I’ve met the right guy. He and I seem like a good match. We’ve been dating for just under a year and it feels really comfortable – it just feels right. Problem is, I’m worried that ‘comfortable’ isn’t good long-term. I’m in my late 30s and, honestly, I’m keen to settle down after having dated a bunch of good-looking but ultimately self-obsessed and shallow guys when I was in my 20s. I know this is probably a question only I can answer, but how do you know if he’s ‘the one’? My friends are in two camps – some are saying, “He’s not your usual sort and you’ll probably get bored,” and others are saying, “Hurray, you’ve finally grown up!” I’m confused. I love…

THE THINGS KIDS SAY... As school goes back taking the sounds of kids playing in backyards away, I was reminded of a conversation I overheard my grandson (now an adult) have with a friend one day when he was about 14. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he was asked. He nonchalantly replied, “An adult, I suppose!” Well, he made it! Buddy, South Auckland HAND SIGNALS The traffic was held up while an enormous truck and trailer backed skilfully across the road, and edged carefully between two large buildings with only inches to spare. I was greatly impressed and, as I drove past, gave him the victory sign. I wasn’t quite prepared for his response, though, until I realise my hand was facing the wrong way!…

Everyone needs a friend like my friend Di. I love all my friends, of course – they share the common denominators of being warm, generous, clever and very, very funny, but each of them has a characteristic that makes them unique. Di’s is that she’s a doer. As with most self-made men and women, she gets things done. I’ve known her for nearly 30 years and there’s not a lot we don’t know about each other. We didn’t see as much of each other as we would have liked to when I lived in Auckland and she lived in Wellington, but the catch-ups were worth the long waits in between. And then she found love and moved north. It also meant that when a group of us sat around and…

Delicious tells the story of Gina Benelli (Dawn French), who has inherited the Penrose Hotel and restaurant together with the glamorous Sam, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, both former wives of the deceased head chef Leo Vincent. Emilia tells the Weekly what’s in store in season three and dishes the dirt on what it’s like to work on the show. Describe Delicious in three words. Joyous. Luscious. Delicious. What’s new at the Penrose in series three? Series three is a deeper mining of Vincent-Benelli family life and the complex relationships that they all have with each other. At the heart of it are four women all at different stages of life, which is what’s explored through themes of love, friendship, parenting, grand-parenting, sex, trust, fun, time, birth and…

Broadcaster Jenny Suo presents 1 News Tonight on TVNZ. My favourite book ever is… Still Alice by Lisa Genova left a huge imprint on me – it’s a heartbreaking and sobering read. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is also a favourite. My book of the moment is... I’ve been really into books about philosophy and mankind, like Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. I’m also reading Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein – it’s a light-hearted and hilarious presentation of philosophy.…

‘I’ve always wanted to be involved in my kids’ lives as much as I can be’ What is it they say about out of the mouths of babes? Pippa Wetzell’s kids aren’t small any more – daughters Brodie and Cameron are 12 and nine, and son Taj has just turned eight – but they are inclined to tell it like it is, especially Cameron, or Cammie as she’s known. When she spots her mum being made up for the Weekly’s shoot, her first reaction is, “You look really nice.” Then she blurts out, “You don’t normally look this nice.” Pippa just laughs. She concedes Cammie is right – for the last month or so the Fair Go host has gone back to basics, wearing shorts and T-shirts, and not a single…

American Horror Story star Kathy Bates is almost unrecognisable after shedding an incredible 30 kilograms. The 70-year-old Oscar winner opened up to US Weekly magazine about her weight loss and feeling like a “completely different” person. “My niece told me this little secret – I guess it’s no secret, it’s a biological thing – that at some point when you’re eating, you have this involuntary sigh, and that’s really your brain and stomach communicating that you’ve had enough. The trick is to pay attention to that!” Kathy has had her share of health scares in the past, battling ovarian cancer in 2003 and then having a double mastectomy to treat breast cancer in 2012, but says she feels better than ever. “I have never been in such good health... I…

Spare a thought for Bradley Cooper and his appearance at the Oscars in a couple of weeks. Not only is he likely to miss out on a coveted gold statue in all three of the categories the actor’s nominated in, he’s also going to have to get up on stage and sing – and he’s terrified. Bradley will be joining his A Star Is Born co-star Lady Gaga to perform their hit Shallow, which is nominated for Best Song, and he’s starting to feel a little daunted about agreeing to do it. “I was like, ‘Why? I must have some sort of death wish,’” he admits. At least Bradley (44) has had a bit of practice recently, though. In January, he gave a surprise performance of Shallow with Gaga (32)…

When Susan Boyle first stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage 10 years ago, few could predict what was to come. As the audience laughed at her, she declared her dream was to be a professional singer. But the shy, middle-aged Scot persisted, delivering a rousing performance of I Dreamed a Dream that the world still remembers – and rendering Simon Cowell speechless. Although she didn’t end up winning that third season – finishing as the runner-up to dance crew Diversity – the show made her a star. In the ensuing years, she’s sold more than 20 million records. After a few years off the grid to spend time with family and friends, Susan (57) is back and gearing up for a mammoth comeback headed by old boss Simon. “This…

“I was born in the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia, the daughter of two Russian athletes. My father was a former Soviet 100-metre champion and my mother won Russian pentathlon titles. I definitely inherited my talent from my father and from the age of 10, I was already a sprint star. I later moved to Moscow and, thanks to my sporting talent, became one of the youngest people in the Soviet Union to be given a flat by the government. In the early 1990s, I won World and European 4x100m silver medals, but partly because of injuries, I don’t think I truly fulfilled my athletics potential. I always thought I might make the Olympic podium. From a young age, I could always identify the technical errors athletes were making, even…

Cashews are Kiwis’ favourite nut, we just can’t get enough of them! But how many of us know about their journey from tree to table? Cashew nuts grow on trees in tropical countries but not in a form you’d recognise. They grow in a ‘drupe’ at the bottom of a bright red fruit called a cashew apple. To get to the cashew nut we know and love, the cashew apple is picked and the drupe removed, dried, shelled and peeled. The exception to this is Cashews in Skin, these are not peeled and are roasted in their skin. A deliciously different cashew offering available exclusively in New Zealand at Alison’s Pantry, where Kiwis can find the widest range of quality cashew choices, all sourced from Vietnam. So why are cashews…

This simple sundress from Max is elevated by the retro print and ruffled asymmetric hemline. It can easily be layered and worn over a tee or top. Keep feeling those tropical vibes with this linen shift dress from Sportscraft. While it will stylishly take you to the beach, it also works for a day of shopping or even entertaining at home. From Witchery, this strapless number with a stretch knit bodice and a flowing woven skirt will keep you cool. Plus, there’s an added bonus of detachable straps for those that prefer it. BLUSHING EYES For a point of difference, opt for a feminine soft pink frame like one of these to keep things chic. Nude shoes Sometimes all you need is a fabulous nude shoe to complete your look…

Change your bleach and save the environment, make face flannels soft again and bake an old-fashioned tank loaf. Get a bread start! OLD-FASHIONED NO-KNEAD TANK LOAF My elderly parents, who live with me in the Hokianga, grew up on the traditional white tank loaf and, understandably, don’t really get the latest trends in bread, such as sourdough and gluten-free. I make a sourdough loaf every few days, but have noticed they’re not exactly putting their hands up for some, yet they went a bit weak at the knees when I took this loaf over to them recently. So now, the tank loaf and the sourdough go in the oven together and keep all the residents of my home happy! This bread is fantastic because it has only four ingredients and…

On the shelf at the supermarket is a mouthwash boldly stating on the bottle “instantly whiter teeth”. How can mouthwash, or toothpaste, make your teeth instantly whiter? Can you make false claims in advertising? No, you can’t make false claims in advertising. But is this a false claim? I don’t believe any mouthwash or toothpaste can instantly make your teeth detectably whiter. But I suppose it can’t be denied that your teeth might become fractionally whiter – even if you rinse your mouth out with water. This may be one of those classic claims where, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.” I’m amused to see on the bottles on some of these products that they have ingredients with brighteners that activate to reflect light…

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 You will think at the beginning of the week that you have it all perfectly planned. But that’s not quite how life will work out. A couple of things to do with family will come up and they must be attended to right away. Plus, there’s a spark of romance that you really need to pursue. Don’t worry about your plans – it will all get done eventually and will turn out not quite how you expected. PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 Fabulous energy is flowing for you this week. Your list of things to do, both personal and work-related, will be easily completed. There is a tendency for people to be in awe of you and wonder how you get it all…

Ihaven’t met many fans of loneliness. I would suggest people who claim to embrace loneliness are actually enjoying its Zen cousin, solitude. Loneliness is a horrible feeling. It’s one we’ve all experienced and, sadly, it seems modern life is making it rather prevalent. It’s a growing concern, especially as we age, and one we’re ashamed to talk about or admit to. Good news! My daughters may have a solution! Not just my daughters, pretty much any kid under the age of crippling self-consciousness. They don’t suffer from loneliness because when they feel the need for social interaction they just go and ask for it. And the kids they approach are similarly unencumbered with mental restraints and have no issue with letting them join in. Recently I was in a playground…

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY RATING M  The Golden Globe-winning Bohemian Rhapsody is not to be missed. Following the success of legendary rock band Queen, this film is a crowd pleaser, revealing the history behind how some of the band’s most famous songs came to be while also following lead singer Freddie Mercury’s tumultuous life. Rami Malek shines, teeth and all, as Freddie, receiving a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the singer. The film is brought full circle by the band’s iconic performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert too. After watching, you’ll want to go straight home and dance to a Queen album. Fleur Mealing ★★★★★ WIN!  To celebrate the DVD release of Bohemian Rhapsody, we have five copies to give away. To enter, email your name and address, with the…

She grew up in the US, but now lives with her family in Berkshire, England. A secondary school teacher, she kept writing novels that got rejected but eventually broke through – and hit bestseller lists. This is her fifth novel. This novel was inspired by… “The renewed conversations we are having all over the world about gender inequality. I worked on this novel during the height of the #MeToo movement – during the Kavanaugh hearings in the US and the US government’s attempts to restrict the rights of trans people. I tried to put some of those big social movements in the context of a small town and the life of one person.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “To balance both storylines so the two protagonists got…