Innholdsfortegnelse for 1923 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

They’re lovely, informal shots of a family hanging out together in a garden. The kids are having a ball exploring, playing on a rope swing and dipping their bare toes in a stream, all while Mum and Dad watch on. It’s a delightful glimpse of a family we don’t see together very often, and what makes these photos even more heartwarming is how relaxed they seem. True, Prince William and wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, aren’t in a proper garden with their children Prince George (5), Princess Charlotte (4) and Prince Louis (1). But what makes their outing special is the fact that the garden is an exhibit created by Kate for the Chelsea Flower Show, and the children helped by collecting twigs, logs, leaves and moss from the garden…

Keira Knightley may seem as though she has it all – Hollywood success, a rock star husband and a gorgeous toddler daughter, Edie. But, she confesses to the Weekly, the fame she attained so early on with movies such as Bend it Like Beckham and Pirates of the Caribbean came at a price. “That early part of my career was certainly quite a harsh experience, in many different ways,” she recalls, sighing. “It was a tricky time for me, as it is for many women at the end of their teens/beginning of their 20s, but it was amplified because of how famous I was. “I’d turn up to the opening of a charity, wearing a nice dress and be perfectly smiley, and people would despise me for it,” she explains.…

Rose-tinted chocolate Pink KitKats? No, that’s not food colouring – it’s the all-natural hue of ruby chocolate, the newest in the cocoa stable. The unique pink colour comes from an innovative production process that unlocks the distinctive flavour and colour tone naturally present in the ruby cocoa bean. The taste is unlike any other chocolate you’ve tried. KitKat Ruby is available in classic four-finger wafer bars from most leading supermarkets nationwide. RRP $2. Beyond the ale Emerson’s new Orange Roughy Hazy Tropical Pale Ale is a catch of the day that is here to stay. The brew has a happy hoppy-full flavour that will titillate the taste buds, and the tropical and citrus undertones make it the ideal beverage for a day of fishing or to quench your thirst during…

This week’s model Julie shares her beauty secrets with us... What has surprised you the most about getting older? My memory fade! When I was a young mum, I could blame it on baby brain. Now when I walk into a room and wonder what I’m there for, I call it a “mature moment”. Have you made any new beauty discoveries? I’ve recently started getting SNS (Signature Nails Systems), which is a type of manicure that involves dipping your nails into a coloured powder that hardens. It has made my normally fragile nails so much stronger. What beauty tip do you most often pass onto others? Use Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream on your lips to keep them soft and hydrated. Beauty-wise, what would you never do? I’d probably never…

• Flank an entranceway with grasses on either side. They won’t creep out onto your path and have to be cut back every few months. Give them a haircut if necessary. • Create a colour-themed garden with bronze grasses, brown-toned rocks and a feature copper garden light. Silver and blue-grey grasses blend beautifully with corrugated iron, stainless steel, silvered timber and frosted glass. Make use of very dark grasses like black mondo with slate pavers and black ceramic pots. • Fill an awkward space with masses of low-growing grasses. You’ll get the colour and effect of a lawn, but it’ll never need mowing and unless you’re very mean to it, it won’t die off in a dry spell. • Always yearned for a stream or a pond? You can make…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 There is a problem you may have been avoiding that you now need to face. The thing is, it is not that difficult to resolve. It is a matter of filling in some kind of paperwork, a phone call or two and, yes, you will have to wait in the queue and listen to elevator music but once you’ve done it, you’ll feel so much better. In fact, tackle everything head on and see what else you can clear up. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 No matter how kindly you tell someone they can do better, they’ll see it as a slight against them. This person has not given you what you paid or asked for and you may need to take it…

After all my Marie Kondo-ing at the start of the year, I feel a bit guilty about my most recent purchases. At this age and stage of my life, I should be decluttering and ridding myself of possessions, not buying more stuff. It’s not as if I even need more things – with my daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren overseas, we don’t have the crowds around like we used to, so I should be giving away wine glasses and decanters and extra crockery. But I simply couldn’t resist popping in for a look when I saw my favourite vintage china shop was closing down – and then, of course, I simply couldn’t resist buying some pieces that needed a home before the doors were closed for good. The owner, a…

THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT Who knew a film about two men working on Wall Street could be so fascinating? Tech and finance jargon usually puts me to sleep, but this movie about two cousins trying to create a high-speed fibre line was funny, exciting, and full of twists and turns. The film also boasts an impressive cast with Salma Hayek, Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård all putting on great performances. The film has received mixed reviews across the board, but I was pleasantly surprised at how entertaining this flick was and definitely wouldn’t mind watching it again.…

My favourite book ever is… “Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. It’s a fascinating read because he died as it was being completed, so he didn’t get a chance to nitpick and what is in the book is exactly how it went. For someone like myself in the creative world, it was so interesting to see a guy who was relentless about what he wanted.” My book of the moment is… “Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. I was given it as a wedding present two years ago and have finally started reading it. He has an amazing talent for creating a visual scene and paints an incredible picture of Bombay.”…

Why couldn’t flights to London be kinder on the wallet and the environment?! This is what I’ve been lamenting this week since seeing all the photos of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’s creation at the Chelsea Flower Show . Her gorgeous gar den – a woodland masterpiece, complete with a babbling brook and tr eehouse – is a reminder of the importance of getting back into natur e and my goodness, I’d love to see it in person. Although, I’m sur e it would be har d to beat seeing it while it was visited by her thr ee little Cambridge cuties. The youngsters – and their dad – clearly loved exploring the garden their mum had put so much work into, with Prince Geor ge giving it an enthusiastic 20…

He comes from a family that’s the epitome of the “British stiff upper lip”. But Prince William is continuing his crusade to get people to express their emotions for the sake of their mental health by talking about his personal struggles. The future king has opened up about the trauma of losing his mum, Diana, Princess of Wales, and how it has continued to affect him since she was killed in a car crash in 1997. He’s also revealed how the years he spent working as an air ambulance pilot took a toll on him. Speaking out about mental health in a TV documentary, Royal Team Talk: Tackling Mental Health, William says Diana’s death when he was just 15 caused him huge pain, but also allowed him to identify with…

She was the part-time classroom help willing to do whatever it took to get her local school a library – and some five decades later, book lover Jean Wilkinson is writing the final chapter in a remarkable story of dedication and literature. It’s an inspiring feat of service that dates back to the early ‘70s, when the now 95-year-old Palmerston North great-gran first put her hand up to get Russell Street School a library. “I was already working there as a teacher aide,” recalls Jean. “I just enjoyed books and reading, and there was nobody else at the time who would take it on.” Time has flown by, but she remembers the modest collection when the first library opened in a classroom in 1977. “I suppose now you would say…

The cooler months bring bucketloads of citrus, just when we need a kick of vitamin C the most. Full of flavour! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Orange & lime delicious pudding SERVES 2-3 It’s a classic for a reason, but I love this version that’s crammed full of orange and lime instead of lemon. 2/ 3 cup sugar 50g softened butter 2 large eggs, separated 2 heaped tbsp plain flour ¼ tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 2/ 3 cup milk Juice from 2 oranges, plus 2 tbsp orange zest 1 tbsp lime zest Cream or ice cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 170oC. 2 In a bowl, combine the sugar and butter, beating until pale. Add the egg yolks, flour, baking powder and salt,…

Discover five old-fashioned recipes for cough syrup, brew a lovely hot ginger milk drink before you go to bed, and make your own carpet shampoo. Winter's coming! BUTTERMILK ROAST CHICKEN In the old days, buttermilk was plentiful because everyone made their own butter from cream. They churned the cream until the solid butter formed and then they had a lot of buttermilk left over, so they found plenty of uses for it. Buttermilk is great added in baking for scones and cakes, but I’ve been using it a lot for roast chicken. The buttermilk tenderises the chicken and then, while the chicken cooks, it caramelises and goes a lovely golden brown. This is my family’s favourite dish at the moment. 500ml buttermilk 4 tsp salt 1 chicken 1 Mix the…

A proper farewell can help with the grieving process. A lot of people are choosing not to have a funeral service when someone close to them dies. But skipping the farewell could lead to issues later on because it’s an important part of the grieving process. Christchurch funeral director Tony Garing says requests to forgo a service and proceed straight to the cremation or burial are becoming more common. “We get families who just want a cremation, with no service. It’s definitely a growing trend – 18-20% of funerals could be going that way. “But what we have discovered over the years is that having a funeral service gives family, friends and the community the chance to say goodbye, which is an important step in dealing with loss.” Tony says…

What exactly is a cleanskin wine and why do they have no label? Also, you’ve booked a rental car but not been supplied with what you ordered. Is it okay to ask for your money back? Get what you pay for! In the world of retail wine sales, what exactly is a “cleanskin”? And do they represent good buying? A genuine cleanskin is from a commercial winery that doesn’t want to sell it under its own label. The label states details of the type of wine but not who has produced it. Cleanskins can be excellent wines, selling for about 30% less than normal. There are endless genuine reasons why wineries might do this. They may have surplus supplies but don’t want to sully their prestigious label by being seen…

Pua will be missed I read with great sorrow of the death of our very own Pua Magasiva (27.05.19). How my heart ached to learn about his passing. He was such a funny, witty and caring guy, obviously well known for his role as a nurse in Shortland Street and as the Red Power Ranger, not to mention lots of other screen and radio roles. I have always been a fan and seen most of his appearances on TV and movies, and I can’t believe he’s gone. NZ is still reeling at the loss of this kind and fun man. My heartfelt condolences to his beloved family and friends. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. M Cruz, Otago $100 WINNING LETTER A grand day in Paris…

I’m just back from two weeks in America, trying to get used to the imminent arrival of another winter in Wellington, slightly wishing I was back in Los Angeles, where the sun goes out only at night and it’s getting easier to find a proper coffee. Still, it’s a mistake to judge a country by having a holiday there. Holidays aren’t in the least like real life. For a start, on holiday you spend a lot more time in the company of your darling wife than you do in real life. This can have its challenges. All good challenges, of course. Also sometimes exhausting. My darling really likes to walk, you see. She measures the steps she takes every day on an app on her phone. She has a daily…

Felicity is an Australian author and journalist who has ghost-written several autobiographies. She lives in Sydney and this is her debut novel. This novel was inspired by… “Wonderfully ordinary childhoods. The novel explores the sinister side of suburbia – who really knows what’s going on inside someone else’s home? Yet at the same time it’s reverential about small-town communities and about the beauty in everyday life.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “Staying spooky. As fast as I tried to create a creepy, spine-tingling tale, black humour forced its way in. As heartbreaking as the novel is, readers will probably laugh inappropriately while reading.” My writing habits are… “Antisocial. I wrote most of The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone between the hours of 5am and 7am because I…

She has previously made Tatler’s list of the UK’s most eligible women, but it looks like Lady Kitty Spencer (28) is officially off the dating market! The model niece of Diana, Princess of Wales, was snapped with her arm draped over the shoulder of 60-year-old fashion tycoon Michael Lewis in New York City. The pair have tried to keep a lid on their relationship, but were spotted leaving a swanky Manhattan hotel a few days ago and are rumoured to have started dating in August last year. The South Africa-born beauty broke up with her previous boyfriend, property developer Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro (47) in 2017after four years, while Michael is a divorced father of three adult children.…

Annabel Langbein is letting us in on a little secret. “The trick to a perfect scone is not to work the dough too much. Keep it wet,” she advises, practising what she preaches and deftly mixing flour, cheese, buttermilk, chopped spinach and salt into a somewhat gloopy-looking dough. And here’s another tip: “Sprinkle grated cheese on the baking tray and then put the dough on top. That way you get a nice cheesy bottom – yum!” She drops more cheese on top of each dollop of dough, slides the tray in the oven and 15 minutes later is serving up what are the most divine scones ever. They’re crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside - a testament to why Annabel (61) is one of New…

The royals were out in force last week to celebrate Lady Gabriella Windsor’s marriage to her partner of four years, dashing financier Thomas Kingston. Queen Elizabeth (93) looked very pretty in pink as she arrived to see Gabriella – who is the daughter of her cousin Prince Michael – as a bride. Even Prince Philip (97) made a rare public appearance to attend and seemed to be in a jovial mood, joking around with the Right Reverend David Conner. Unsurprisingly, Prince Harry (34) attended without Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (37), who stayed home to look after 12-day-old Archie. The new dad - who celebrated his first wedding anniversary the following day - was in good spirits, no doubt taken back to his own wedding at the very same venue, nearly…

With her bright blue hair, enormous beads and rainbow-coloured skirt, you can’t miss Joanna McLeod. And that’s exactly her point. Fed up with being labelled and stigmatised, the 38-year-old is a proud “fat” person, bringing colour and fun to fashion for plus-sized Kiwis. By day the Wellingtonian is a civil servant – albeit one who pointedly eschews the drab and sombre tones traditionally associated with the capital’s public sector – and in her spare time she is the brains behind new clothing label The House of Boom. Launched in July last year, Boom was born from Joanna’s frustration at the lack of ethical clothing options in larger sizes. “I wanted to wear bright colours, not prints that look like couches or things with random ruffles and frills,” she says. “With…

Cheeseburger soup SERVES 4 Who can say no to a cheeseburger? Not me! Here, I’ve transformed everyone’s favourite fast-food indulgence (minus the bun, of course!) into a low-carb soup that’s so nourishing and comforting. 1 small onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp ghee or lard 1 medium swede 400g ground beef 2 cups bone broth, chicken stock or vegetable stock 1/2 cup unsweetened canned tomatoes 1 medium celery stalk, sliced 1/2 cup sliced pickles 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated and divided 1 tbsp parsley, chopped, plus more to garnish 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 3 egg yolks Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Place the onion and garlic in a large soup pot greased with ghee. Cook over a medium heat until…

These are all terms trending in the beauty world right now. Here’s my guide to what they actually mean and why they need to be on your radar. Speak the lingo! PROBIOTICS Otherwise known as the good bugs! The benefits of taking probiotics internally for our gut and overall health are well known, but now we are learning that looking after the good bacteria on our skin is important too. Harsh skincare ingredients can strip away healthy bacteria and compromise our skin’s barrier, leading to sensitivity, dryness and inflammation. Oral probiotics can have a positive effect on our complexions, but we’ve also started seeing probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and prebiotics (food for these bacteria) come through in skincare, where they can have a soothing, hydrating effect. THE LATEST: Advanced Nutrition Programme…

Measles is not just an annoying childhood disease that causes fleeting discomfort – it can have dire consequences. There are currently outbreaks around the country. Here’s what you need to know. Disease defence! NINETEEN VITAL FACTS ABOUT MEASLES 1 Measles is a virus spread through the air by sneezing and coughing. It can also be picked up by touching surfaces that have been contaminated if someone with measles has sneezed or coughed nearby. 2 It’s highly contagious. Up to 90% of people who aren’t immune will become infected if they come into contact with a person who has it. Just being in the same room as someone who has the measles can lead to infection if you are not immune. 3 The illness starts anytime from a week to 18…

You know the Coca-Cola TV ad where the old codger says, “What else haven’t I tried?” That’s me. I’m a huge fan of grasses, but I’m not adventurous with my choices. Now I realise it’s good to experiment. Try new things! When I first became interested in garden design about 20 years ago, grass was either a lawn or the out-of-control stuff on the neglected bits of your property. Now I’m a grass bunny. I started out with carex and a couple of other native grasses, dabbled in Japanese grasses, and played with gossamer and poa. When the Aussie lomandra became available here, I planted a few longifolia ‘Eve’ to see how they’d do. They did beautifully. They ignored me as much as I ignored them, grew to exactly the…

When a friend strikes tough times, it’s natural to want to step in and make things better, even in a small way –but what do you do when your friend is reluctant to accept that help, for whatever reason? Here to help! SWEET REMINDERS OF WHAT REALLY COUNTS I was tidying up my fridge door the other day – it’s covered in photos with magnets holding them in place. The pictures are an odd assortment, with most of them quite old, as who actually prints photos any more? I love having them there and they remind me of fun times from years gone by. It really is nice to be greeted by the gappy grin of a seven-year-old or a sweet wee homemade Valentine’s Day card from a small person…

UPFRONT KID Mum was driving with Miss Six in the front, so dad sat in the back with Miss Four. Getting used to her front-seat status, Miss Six piped up with, “Dad, can I call you Grant now?” A bit stunned, Dad replied, “Pardon?” Miss Six repeated her request, and Dad answered with a wry smile and a shake of the head, “No way, you still call me Dad!” Catherine, Bulls, October 11, 2010 HOW DO YOU PLEAD? I had occasion to visit the Christchurch District Courthouse with my two-year-old grandson recently. Once we got there, the irony of the words on the shirt he was wearing hit me. They stated, “It wasn’t me!” Gma, Waimate GALACTIC INQUIRY! Miss Four was in an apparently philosophical mood the other day and…

Our Cute Kid wins a DVD copy of Mary Poppins Returns (RRP $20). In Disney’s all-new sequel, Mary is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the wonder that’s gone missing in their lives in another unforgettable adventure. Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kids. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

The mystery at the heart of this novel isn’t the point of it at all. Three young girls run away from their home in suburban Australia and two of them are never seen again. But it is the impact their disappearance has on those around them that is the main thrust of the story. Particularly the impact on Tikka, who is a child when her friends Hannah, Cordelia and Ruth Van Apfel vanish and who is haunted by it into adulthood. It is the heatwave summer of 1992. Tikka and her older sister spend their days hanging out with their friends the Van Apfel sisters, swimming in their pool and eating ice blocks. On the surface it seems like an innocent, carefree time, however gradually Tikka begins to understand that…