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It was her first official outing since giving birth to baby Archie five weeks earlier, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, rose to the occasion when she joined the rest of the royals at Trooping the Colour last week. Taking a break from her maternity leave, the new mum beamed and animatedly chatted as she travelled in an open-top carriage with husband Prince Harry, stepmother-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and sister-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. By contrast, her companions looked almost underwhelmed and couldn’t match Meghan’s obvious delight to be out in public again. Camilla (71) barely cracked a smile as the carriage made its way down The Mall in London as part of the traditional parade celebrating the Queen’s official birthday. Sitting opposite Meghan, Kate (37) wore a wide smile…

All good fairytales have their moments of high drama, with dangers and difficulties to be overcome, and gossips and enemies to be confronted, before there is any chance of a happy ever after. The marriage of Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock is no exception. Rumours that she’d repeatedly attempted to run away from the former playboy prince swirled around on their wedding day on July 1, 2011, and she was so distressed that she burst into tears after the ceremony. “Everything was just so overwhelming and there were all the mixed emotions because of the rumours, and obviously all this tension built up. But it was such a wonderful three days,” she says now, shrugging the incident off. “I think back and…

At 101 years old, Beryl Newman has experienced plenty of change in her life. From war and rationing to the shortening of netball uniforms, there have been plenty of things for the Cantabrian to reflect on. However, there is one change Beryl never thought she’d live to experience in her life. On May 1, 2019, Christchurch’s Avonside Girls’ High left its earthquake-damaged site in the city’s red zone to relocate to a new purpose-built school 10 minutes away in North New Brighton. As the longest-surviving old girl of the public school, Beryl was devastated to see her alma mater leave the original site. “The Avonside site was very attractive,” Beryl fondly recalls. “I used to love going up through the gates – you just felt you were entering into another…

This week, I’m exploring recipes that can be created using our most common vegetables. All of them are quick and easy to make, except for the buns, but they’re so worth it. The results are anything but ordinary. Top of the crops! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Fried cabbage leaves MAKES 8-10 Over summer, I became a huge fan of fried cabbage leaves, which I first tried at a restaurant on Waiheke Island – they are just so, so good! A wedge of cabbage (about ¼ large green cabbage) ½ cup gluten-free self-raising flour 2 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp sea salt ¾ cup water Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 Separate the cabbage wedge into individual leaves. 2 In a…

Sticky toffee pudding SERVES 4 Low-calorie cooking spray 75g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp black treacle 3 tbsp granulated sweetener 50g reduced-fat spread 3 medium eggs 1 tbsp golden syrup 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Spray 4 ovenproof ramekins with low-calorie cooking spray. 2 Put all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl (except the golden syrup) and whisk with an electric hand beater until fully combined, light and airy. 3 Distribute the golden syrup evenly between each ramekin. Top with the pudding mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until just cooked through. 4 Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly in the ramekins, then turn out onto a plate. Serve with your choice of accompaniment. Chocolate eclairs MAKES 10…

The scalp ages faster than the skin on our face, which is where (1) Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalise Nourishing Serum, $47, can help. Simply massage it onto a dry scalp daily. The purple pigments in (2) Kérastase Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet, $65, will keep on top of brassiness or yellowing, as well as deliver a pampering treatment to ageing hair. (3) Tangle Teezer Fine & Fragile Detangling Hairbrush $24, is specially created to be kind to hair that may be thinning and shedding. As well as guarding against colour fade during heat-styling or when you’re out in the sun, (4) Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield, $40, also makes it feel soft and shiny. (5) Schwarzkopf Extra Care Rose Hip Oil Elixir, $18.99, has a smoothing effect that tames flyaways and frizz.…

Why you shouldn’t burn coal in your fireplace, how to clean your fridge in one easy natural lesson, and a recipe for mint vinegar for your next roast dinner. Live well! One of my favourite things to have on a wintry Sunday is roast lamb, and when it comes to lamb, there is nothing better than mint sauce. Recently, I found this recipe for mint vinegar, which tastes just as good as mint sauce and means you don’t have to make some up fresh every time you have a roast. Stuff a glass bottle or jar with mint leaves picked from the stalks. Fill the bottle or jar with malt vinegar and put on the lid. Leave for two weeks and then strain into a clean bottle. CHEESE TIMBALE Timbale…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 People around you may not like it but you must put everything out in the open. It is time for openness and total honesty. Don’t be afraid to say your piece. There will be support from others who were a little nervous about speaking out, so you are not on your own. On a different note, you are feeling domesticated – don’t be surprised if you spring clean! CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 A deep conversation this week will leave you wondering if you really heard right. A friend will reveal something that will change how you see them. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. It puts a new perspective on your friendship. You’ll gain a closer understanding and want to bring that…

You’re welcome, Auckland Transport. Please re-read that sentence in your best sarcastic voice. Thanks. Sorry, but you’ve caught me as I’m working my way through the five stages of financial grief. I think that last bit was anger. I don’t know what $450 buys in terms of transport, but I’d like to think the staff got to blow it all at a local bar or spend it all on chocolate biscuits. At least a new Nespresso machine for the canteen. In fact, I just checked - they could buy two! It sounds like I’m entering the bargaining stage: Thoughts such as that are the only way I can make peace with sending such a large amount of money to faceless bureaucrats. Fines hurt. You get nothing in return. Except a…

This novel is part of the current trend for heartwarming tales about lonely people who are out of step with those around them but eventually find a happy ending. It is funny, charming and has an unusual premise. Andrew is a council worker in London whose job brings him into contact daily with loss and loneliness. If someone is found dead and there is no obvious next of kin, Andrew must go into their home and sift through their belongings, trying to find information to lead to a family member or at least the funds to pay for a burial. Because he is such a sweet guy, Andrew is respectful, even attending the funerals of these strangers, often as the only mourner. Meanwhile, he pretends to the world that he…

It hasn’t been intentional, but when I take a step back fr om this issue, there’s a fair bit of talk about what makes a good relationship work. Gwyneth Paltrow thinks she’s found the key and apparently it’s to not live with your husband! Then there’s Dame Julie Walters, whose relationship has been going strong for 30 years. She says the secret to a happy marriage is simple - laughter . “Especially in times of crisis, when things aren’t so good,” she shares with the Weekly. “If you’ve got humour , it doesn’t mean you make light of it, but it puts it in its place.” And then there’s Princess Charlene, wife of Prince Albert of Monaco, who I was quite sure wouldn’t even make it down the aisle as…

After a whopping 1141 performances for more than 4.5 million fans, songstress Celine Dion (51) farewelled Las Vegas in her final show at Caesars Palace. The Canadian superstar ended her 16-year residency with an emotional performance, her last before she takes on a world tour and prepares to release her 27th album, Courage. She also debuted one of the songs from her new offering, Flying on My Own. “I’ve been waiting for a long time for… It’s my brand new song,” she told fans. “I have to admit that my knees are shaking right now, I’m very nervous.” Of course, she had no reason to worry with the crowd of 4200 people roaring in appreciation. She also worked through some of her biggest hits including My Heart Will Go On…

She’s been in the industry for more than 40 years, so it’s no wonder that Dame Julie Walters has become picky when it comes to taking on new acting jobs. But while she’s reluctant to do hard-hitting roles at 69, Julie admits she’ll never retire fully. “I’ll always do little bits,” says the actress, whose latest role in Wild Rose is playing a struggling Glaswegian mum to Rose-Lynn, an young aspiring country singer recently released from jail. Julie’s character, Marion, had been looking after her daughter’s two young children and isn’t keen for her to run off to Nashville to pursue her music dreams. Relating to her character is something that’s important to Julie and considering her own mother wanted her to be a nurse rather than an actress, this…

“I grew up in Ngaruawahia, in a big farming family. When I was at college, we went to Denmark for a wedding and did some travelling around Europe. We had 24 hours in Paris, so decided to go to the Louvre. I had never seen anything on that scale and I was completely in awe of it all. I had always been interested in history, but to a 15-year-old, the visual history was unbelievable. I could have spent a week exploring it all, but we only had half a day. I just thought, this is what I want to do with my life. I went on to study art history at university in Canada – which meant I could combine studying with travel rather than doing a traditional OE –…

Spiced poached persimmons with gingerbread waffles SERVES 6 3 persimmons, sliced into wedges 2 oranges, peeled and segmented ¾ cup orange juice 1 tbsp sugar, or to taste 2 whole cloves A pinch of cinnamon ½ tbsp arrowroot, mixed with ½ tbsp water 3 eggs, separated 1½ cups milk 30g butter, melted and at room temperature 2 tbsp molasses 2 cups plain flour 2 heaped tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda › cup brown sugar 1 tbsp ground ginger ¾ tsp cinnamon › tsp ground cloves › tsp ground nutmeg Whipped cream to serve (optional) 1 Place the persimmon slices, orange slices, juice, sugar and spices in a shallow frying pan, then cover and cook gently until tender. Stir in the arrowroot mixture and when thickened, set aside. 2…

Embrace the hottest prints of the season to keep things chic during the winter months. Pattern perfect! Cheetah femme • When wearing an animal print, you don’t need to stick to a classic pattern or colour. Try one of the many alternate combinations available this season, such as this stunning midi-length dress in a khaki cheetah print. • It is styled here with soft pink accessories for a lovely feminine combination. DRESS $199.99 from SEED HERITAGE. WHISTLE EARRINGS $16.99 from FARMERS. BAG $59.99 from COLETTE BY COLETTE HAYMAN. ISABELLA ANSELMI SHOES $229.90 from MERCHANT 1948. Metallic stripes • Opt for a subtle pattern with this Country Road knit skirt featuring a soft silver metallic stripe. It will lengthen and flatter your silhouette no matter how curvy you are. • Go…

WHY USE THEM? It’s no secret that as we get older, our eyelashes tend to become more sparse. False lashes are an ideal way to give your own natural lashes a boost, make your eyes appear more open and defined, and generally dial up the glamour. In fact, you’ll see them most weeks on the models in our fashion pages. HOW DO YOU APPLY THEM? Most people don’t realise that when you buy strip lashes, they are often too long for the length of your eyelid. So your first step is to hold them up against your natural lash line and trim off any excess with small scissors. Squeeze a small amount of lash adhesive onto the back of your hand and wait a few minutes for it to go…

You can’t smell smoke when you’re asleep, which is why it’s crucial to have smoke alarms to wake you up as soon as smoke is detected. Plus, smoke can contain a variety of chemicals, including carbon monoxide, which interfere with the supply of oxygen to the body. This can lead to disorientation, so even once you do wake up – perhaps due to noise caused by the fire – it may be harder to escape. The New Zealand Building Code requires an approved smoke alarm to be fitted in every escape route (such as hallways) and within 3m of every bedroom door, in all new and remodelled homes. Fire and Emergency New Zealand recommends also fitting them in living areas and bedrooms, especially if you sleep with your bedroom door…

The luscious cover of this book by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf is enough to encourage you to grow houseplants. But anyone can grow them, right? No, not right. I, for one, find them much harder than outdoor plants, and they’re much less inclined to recover from neglect and spring back to life after pretending to be dead for a month or two. This author has usefully put together a selection of 50 houseplants that don’t mind low light, along with lots of tricks and tips on watering, getting rid of pests and brightening your plants’ environment with mirrors or grow lights. I was also delighted to find my favourite Piggyback Plant (Tolmiea menziesii) listed because I’m on my third one now and am loath to consign yet another one to…

Woman’s right! In a couple of days, I will celebrate my 70th birthday, and on the same day I’ll also celebrate 60 years of buying the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly! I still remember the day I turned 10. I thought I was so grown up with my after-school job working in a florist shop. With my very first pay packet, I bought myself a copy of the Weekly and I’ve been reading it ever since! Kayelle, via email $100 WINNING LETTER Singing his praises Happy 98th birthday Prince Philip! What a stalwart of the royal family he is. Despite his own troubled upbringing, he has always been the backbone of the royal family, providing support to all three generations beneath him. He may come across as a bit too stoic,…

At home, the husband and I try to do the cryptic crossword every day to ward off dementia. I throw in a few Sudoku puzzles after particularly social weekends and, so far, it seems to be working. But for sheer problem-solving and getting out of your comfort zone, nothing beats travel. It’s also a great way to make or break a relationship. No matter how comfortably you fly or how luxurious your accommodation, travel takes a toll. And I’m sure the brain cells are being reinvigorated by the day as we try to negotiate our way around Spain and Italy. Having children and grandchildren overseas means we have to spend our disposable income on travel. Well, we don’t have to. We choose to. The mortgage would have been paid off…

Author Frances Mayes, famous for her bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun, has published a travel book about Italy called See You in the Piazza (Penguin Random House, RRP $40). My favourite book ever is… ”One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez. I read it when it first came out, and I loved the people and the layering of the tale and the emotions. I remember throwing the book in the air as I finished it.” My book of the moment is… ”The Maze at Windermere by Gregory Blake Smith. I picked this up by chance to read on a plane. A riveting story told in historical layers.”…

After months of speculation that their relationship was hanging by a thread, The Hangover star Bradley Cooper and his model partner Irina Shayk have separated. The couple, who share a two-year-old daughter, Lea, have been together for four years, but Irina (33) was reportedly struggling with Bradley’s work commitments. “They wanted to stay together for their daughter, but neither of them are very happy,” an insider revealed. “Recently Irina decided enough is enough. She had high hopes for their future together and felt once the baby was born they would find the time to marry, but that never came to fruition. “She wanted more from Bradley in every way. But she was unhappy and felt he spent too much time working rather than focusing on his family.” Bradley (44) has…

Gorgeous actress and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow has never been one to follow the crowd. The Shakespeare in Love star caused quite the stir in 2014 when she announced she was “consciously uncoupling” from Chris Martin, her husband of 11 years. She chose the term herself after researching the effects divorce has on children. Despite the sceptical public reaction, which she has described as “brutal”, the Goop founder and the Coldplay frontman have stayed best friends and continue to spend a lot of time together with their children, Apple (15) and Moses (13). Now, she has revealed that she and second husband Brad Falchuk, who she married in a private but star-studded wedding in the Hamptons last year, haven’t actually moved in together. Brad (48) still has his own house…

The one object you would save in a fire? A locket that was owned by my great-grandmother that has a lock of her hair and a lock of my great-grandfather’s hair in it. She wore it every day during WWI while he was overseas in the war. It brings my great-grandparents to life for me, even though I never knew them. If you could time travel, what period would you like to visit? Ancient Egypt - beautiful art, interesting traditions and women could rule. The museum you would most love to visit? MUSA, an underwater art museum in Cancún, Mexico. It is such an interesting concept that I would love to see it in person.…

There are so many good reasons to pick up a plentiful supply of persimmons and start experimenting. They’re particularly versatile – enjoy them fresh, dried, cooked or in salads – and simply bursting with nutritional benefits. High in fibre, they also boast more vitamin C than a pear, as much potassium as a banana and equal frucose levels to grapes. Delicious, exotic and even aesthetically pleasing, these guys are pure gold. To see these recipes being made, visit foodtolove.co.nz…

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Tired of missing socks? Here’s a clever system – an odd socks board for ones missing their other halves. We created it using an old picture frame. YOU WILL NEED: • A5 picture frame • Testpot brushes • Resene testpots in Resene Mystery, Resene Meditation and Resene Raindance • 2 mini screws • Twine • 6 wooden pegs • Super glue • White chalkboard pen Step 1: Dismantle the picture frame, carefully placing the glass aside. Step 2: Paint the different pieces – the frame in Resene Mystery, the mat board in Resene Meditation and the backing board in Resene Raindance. Leave to dry. Step 3: Put the screws into the left and right side of the inner part of the frame, so that the twine will sit halfway across…

WHEN TO GO: From December to February the temperatures are in the low to mid-20s - but everywhere is always air-conditioned. WHAT TO WEAR: To avoid any awkwardness, no shorts or jandals for men, and women should cover their shoulders and knees. FLY WITH: Qatar Airways will ease you through that 17-hour flight, especially if you splurge on QSuite. They call it “First in Business”, and it’s the only business class where you will find an actual double bed that lies flat, with doors.Visit qatarairways.com.…

SECRET GARDEN GIFTS Recently I was gifted a steel placard for my garden which, in big white letters on a dark background, reads, “What happens at Nana’s... stays at Nana’s!” Me thinks they are definitely wise words to behold indeed! Buddy, Manurewa ANCIENT HISTORY Master Five was perusing family photos on the wall of my apartment. One picture of his long-dead grandfather caught his attention. He piped up with, “That’s my Granddad James. He got sick and died before I was born, and now he’s a fossil.” Granny Cheryl, Auckland, March 24, 2014 CLOSE SHAVE My five-year-old son and his classmate had been discussing the recent earthquake and aftershocks in Christchurch. “There have been lots of smaller earthquakes since that big one,” my son commented. His little friend replied, “I…

Our Cute Kids win a copy of Bess the Brave War Horse (Scholastic New Zealand, RRP $27.99) by Susan Brocker. Based on a true story, Bess is one of 10,000 horses sent overseas during WWI, but with the war done and dusted, can Bess’ master get her back to New Zealand safely? 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.…

He works in publishing in London as an editor of non-fiction books. This is his first novel. This novel was inspired by… ”An article I read about council workers whose job it is to deal with the situation when someone dies alone. It struck me as such an unusual and poignant profession – to spend your days searching through someone’s possessions for signs of a next of kin.” The most challenging thing about writing it was… “Trying to find the right balance, tonally. The book does visit some dark places – touching on loneliness and grief – but ultimately I wanted it to be a hopeful and funny read.” I wanted to write fiction because… ”The idea for the book wouldn’t let me go and I knew I’d regret it…

Actress and United Nations special envoy Angelina Jolie paid a visit to desperate Venezuelan refugees last week, in an effort to draw attention to the seriousness of the migration crisis. Nearly 1.3 million Venezuelans are now living in Colombia after fleeing a severe shortage of food, water and medicine in their home country under dictator Nicolás Maduro, with the sudden influx of refugees straining emergency resources in Colombia and neighbouring countries Peru and Ecuador. Angelina (44) described the dire state of affairs as “a life and death situation for millions of Venezuelans”, and pleaded for more international aid and compassion.…