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It’s her most personal interview ever. And just when it seemed she couldn’t endear herself to the public any more than she already has, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has impressed people by talking honestly about the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood. The mum-of-three spoke for 30 minutes on UK podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby about moments all other parents can relate to, such as the guilt she feels about times when she can’t be there for Prince George (6), Princess Charlotte (4) and Prince Louis (22 months). But Kate (38) also opened up about the demands being a member of the royal family puts on her parenting, including being expected to present her babies to the world just hours after giving birth. In the nine years since she married Prince…

Jamie Oliver hasn’t had much to celebrate in recent years. The collapse of his restaurant empire last year devastated the celebrity chef, who poured millions of his own money into the business but was unable to save it. “The past four-and-a-half years have been the hardest of my life,” he admits, especially after having to come to terms with the closure of 22 of his 25 restaurants, and the loss of 1000 jobs. Helping him through it though has been the love and support of his family, who he says “are the best antidote to the world”. Dad to Poppy (17), Daisy (16), Petal (10), Buddy (9) and River (3), and husband to Jools, he cherishes the normal, everyday moments with his brood. “When you’re tested like I’ve been, all…

She beat breast cancer in 2017, but Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty has revealed her cancer is back, and this time it’s stage four. The actress opened up on Good Morning America about her diagnosis, saying she’d rather people “hear it from me” and revealing she’d been given the bad news at the end of last year, and hadn’t fully processed it. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways,” she says. “I definitely have days where I say, ‘Why me?’ and then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else besides me deserves this?’ None of us do.” Following her revelation, Shannen (48) says she’s been inundated with messages of support from fans, and has posted her gratitude to Instagram. “I want to…

Elegant, articulate and radiant, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas tends to have a mesmerising effect on audiences. Her critically acclaimed performances in the Oscar-nominated The Darkest Hour and The Party a few years ago were potent reminders that she can deliver captivating performances. Though she periodically threatens to quit acting, she nevertheless manages to pop up every other year or so in one remarkable film after another. And as part of the wave of actors flocking to TV as part of the streaming boom, Kristin made a surprise appearance in season two of irreverent British comedy Fleabag. Now she’s about to be seen in Rebecca, Netflix’s highly anticipated remake of the Daphne du Maurier Gothic novel set in the 1930s. Kristin plays the part of the forbidding Mrs Danvers, the wicked…

I’m passionate about passionfruit and this week I’ve raided Mum’s vine (it’s dripping with fruit this year) to whip up a versatile and divine curd, a tray-bake cheesecake, a ceviche from Peru (where they favour this fruit to marinate fish in), and Mum has paired passionfruit yoghurt with an easy cake to fill the tin with. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Passionfruit curd MAKES ABOUT 1½ CUPS 2 small eggs 2 small egg yolks ¾ cup caster sugar 11 passionfruit ¼ cup lemon juice 130g unsalted butter 1 Whisk the eggs, yolks, sugar, passionfruit and lemon juice in a bowl until combined. Scrape into a medium-sized saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low, add the butter…

Dear Wendyl, I’ve been thinking about making my own dog food as it is getting expensive to buy. I know in the old days they used to make their own food and I was wondering if you have a good recipe you could share? Joan Dear Joan, This recipe was given to me years ago by a radio listener who said it kept her 12-year-old German shepherd in great shape. 500g beef mince 1/2 to 3/4 cup wheatgerm 1/2 to 3/4 cup bran flakes 1/2 to 3/4 cup brewer’s yeast (when I can get it) 11/2 cups wholemeal flour 1 tbsp garlic flakes 1/2 to 3/4 cup linseed 1 tbsp beef or chicken stock, dissolved in water 2 eggs (optional) – I only use these when I have enough Vegetable…

What can you do if you get a terrible haircut or colour from a stylist? Can you get the job fixed by another salon and get the first salon to pay for it? When you visit a salon, you have the right under consumer law to expect the work to be carried out with a reasonable degree of skill and care. (This is the Consumer Guarantees Act.) Firstly, front up with your concerns. This can be while you’re still in the salon or after you’ve got home. It may be even days after your appointment. Give the salon manager the opportunity to put your hair right, preferably by a more senior stylist. If it’s a small place and there’s no-one else to fix it, ask if they’ll pay to get…

Dear Jude, My 25-year-old son still lives with my husband and me. Of course we love him, and we know that it’s hard out there for young adults trying to make a living. However, we feel like this is our time to live after bringing him and his siblings up for 35 years, and he is rather dependent on us. How can we encourage him, gently, to leave the nest? Eleanor Well, looking online at a few forums, I see you’re not alone. The typical dynamic seems to be that the parent feels taken for granted and imposed upon, and the offspring feel like they’re still being treated like kids. It’s a recipe for arguments. I don’t know what the button-pushing moments are in your relationship and if that dynamic…

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20 You need to push your boundaries. People will scream and throw up their hands about your intentions. For them it’s over the top, but for you it’s a little push. Their reactions will be entertaining and you’ll probably push yourself further just to see those responses. There will be limits, though. Don’t go eating deep-fried sheep’s eyes, or drinking fermented camel’s milk! ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 It will be noted that you’re being feisty. There’s nothing wrong with that. You have a point to prove and you’ll make sure people get the message. They need to see that you’ll fight for what you want and you’ll not be content to sit at the bottom of the ladder. Enjoy the momentum. Feisty works…

Our Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of The Wolf and the Fly (HarperCollins, RRP $16.99) by Antje Damm. In this delightful guessing, memory, observation and naming game, one toy after another disappears - temporarily - into the mouth of one hungry little wolf. 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 bonkbuster is back! Do you remember those novels, hugely popular in the 1980s, and full of womanising rogues, money, and lashings of glamour? I had thought their era was well and truly over but Olivia Hayfield has managed to reinvent the genre, endowing the old-fashioned bonkbuster with a fresh outlook and a clever twist. The twist is that the plot is based on the life of King Henry VIII, who reigned in 1500s England and was famous for having six wives, many of whom met unhappy ends. The updated version of this historical figure is Harry Rose, a young media mogul. It is the mid-’80s, the magazine industry is booming and handsome, and naughty Harry is getting rich. His home life isn’t going so well. His marriage to lovely,…

I truly take my hat off to anyone who can make a career doing live telly. I immediately get a pit in my stomach and sweaty palms whenever I’m asked on and start imagining all the worst-case scenarios that could happen. What if I’m suddenly tongue-tied? What if I manage to fall backwards off my chair? What if I say something ridiculous and it goes up on YouTube and I’m for ever known as that person? What if I look as afraid as I really am?! Thankfully , after experiencing pretty sensational nerves, when the camera turns to me something comes over me – maybe I’ve got them out of my system, or maybe it’s an acceptance that it’s too late to run away – and I’m fine. So far…

Forget about an “annus horribilis” – for the Queen it was a horrible week when two members of her family publicly announced just six days apart that they were divorcing. After the shock news about grandson Peter Phillips splitting from his wife Autumn, the royals were again rocked when the Queen’s nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, revealed he and wife Serena were going their separate ways after 26 years of marriage. A statement released last week said, “The Earl and Countess of Snowdon have amicably agreed that their marriage has come to an end and that they shall be divorced.” The couple wed in October 1993 and have two children, Charles Armstrong-Jones (20), now Viscount Linley, and Margarita Armstrong-Jones (17). David (58), who became the Earl of Snowdon in 2017…

She’s back and happier than ever – but with an emotional plea to women everywhere. After finally conquering her demons following a horrific assault and a battle with cancer, The Nanny star Fran Drescher says she’s taking her life back one day at a time, and she finally loves the woman she’s become. She’s also busy taking both Hollywood and Broadway by storm, with a new sitcom, Indebted, and the development of The Nanny into a musical. “Getting really connected to myself has been a great journey,” she says. “Now I’m not even feeling like I have to be in a relationship, because I’m in a relationship with myself. And it’s going quite well!” Relying on her Buddhist teachings – as well as a gentleman friend “with benefits” – Fran…

Super burrito bowls with broccoli guacamole SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 500g beef mince 2 tsp smoky paprika 375g jar chipotle tomato salsa 250g packet microwave brown rice with quinoa (available from supermarkets) 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained 50g baby spinach leaves 1 beetroot, peeled, grated 100g feta, crumbled Chargrilled tortillas, to serve BROCCOLI GUACAMOLE ½ head broccoli, cut into florets 1 tbsp water 1 avocado, seeded, peeled 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice, plus wedges, to serve 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño 1 In a large frying pan, heat the oil on high. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. 2 Add the mince and brown for 5-6 minutes, breaking up any lumps. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1-2…

WHY USE IT? Hormonal changes can make our eyelashes lighter, sparser and shorter as we get older. But applied well, mascara instantly creates eyes that look bigger, brighter and more defined. WHICH ONE SHOULD I CHOOSE? It comes down to personal preference but if you find mascara transfers to your top eyelid, try a waterproof or tubing mascara. HOW DO I USE IT? Place the mascara wand close to the base of your lashes and wiggle it up and out. Start at the centre of your eye and move to the outer corner before coating your smaller inner corner lashes last (when there’s less mascara on the wand). WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? If you have trouble with clumping, brushing your lashes with an eyelash comb while your…

BEST SANDWICH: Casse-croûte chow mein is more of an experience than a sandwich – a melding of French, Chinese and Polynesian cuisines, consisting of a baguette filled with noodles. Grab one from Golden Lake, which you can visit on a Mo’orea Food Adventures tour. FLY WITH: Air Tahiti Nui will get you from Auckland to Tahiti in five hours, while Air Tahiti is the domestic airline for travel between the outer islands – you can fly to 47 of the country’s 118 islands. LOCAL ETIQUETTE: Join the locals in a greeting with either the Tahitian phrase “ia ora na” or the French “bonjour”. BEST PHOTO OP: Drive up any of the country’s mountains for stunning views of the ocean – which really is as blue as the postcards proclaim –…

Jessica & James Palmer It was certainly a case of amore for Jessica and James, who wed in front of family and friends in an intimate ceremony on February 1 at Poderi Crisci Restaurant and Vineyard on Waiheke Island. “The day was literally perfect,” Jessica tells. “It felt like we transported our guests to Tuscany for the day. We had a long lunch with incredible food and wine, and finished off the night on the dance floor with a live band.” Wearing a stunning, custom-made Trish Peng gown, Jessica reveals the highlight of the day “was seeing James get up on stage and perform a ‘first song’ with the band that he’d been practising with. He sang Hero by Foo Fighters and got everyone up on the dance floor!” HOW…

Top travel ideas I’ve always glanced over your Weekly travel pages thinking the destinations were out of my reach. Recently, my partner and I committed to a South Island trip next summer with our Italian brother-in-law. Now that I’ve taken more of an interest in travel articles I see that you include a wide range of places. In fact, in your February 17 edition you covered Stewart Island, Queenstown and Milford Sound. After some research we’ve decided to add all three, plus The Catlins, to our itinerary and are really excited about showing off these beautiful locations. Thanks for adding a new dimension to my Weekly reading! Jess, Wellington…

We’re thinking of selling our family home – the home we’ve lived in for 22 years. Kate grew up here, Toby the Border collie lived and died here, and among the many parties we’ve hosted, I had my 50th in the backyard. We thought we’d never leave. But … times change. People change. We’ve thought about it before. A few years ago we put a deposit down on a flash new apartment being built in Grey Lynn. It had a high stud (important for the Irishman), three bedrooms, magnificent views, no lawn or garden or swimming pool to take care of – it was perfect. So we rang the bank and got the deposit and signed the contract – and then in the middle of the night, I woke up…

THE CURRENT WAR RATING M  For all that it tries to do, The Current War fails to create a lasting spark. Detailing the origins of electric power in the US and the rivalry between inventor Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and entrepreneur George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), the film has all the makings of a powerful historical drama. By the end, though, we were left thinking, “Watt?” Saturated with extensive subject matter – perhaps too extensive – and a general lack of cohesion in the script, the film fails to capitalise on a real-life story that is truly riddled with backstabbing and drama. With standout performances from Benedict and Michael, and impressive cinematography, the film looks visually enlightening – the rest, however, left us in the dark.…

Her real name is Sue Copsey. She lives in Auckland where she works as a freelance book editor and children’s author. Wife After Wife is her first novel for adults. This novel was inspired by … “The #MeToo movement. A certain gingery powerful man with bad attitudes to women brought to mind Henry VIII, and I wondered, what if Henry lived today? I decided it was time he got his come-uppance, so I reincarnated him as Harry Rose, media mogul.” The most fun I had working on it was … “It was wonderful to pitch reincarnated Henry-Harry against his modern-day wives and watch the outcome. Harry Rose really came alive as I wrote. I found myself holding imaginary conversations with him, telling him off, shaking him by the shoulders, chuckling…

He’s claimed almost every trophy possible this awards season. But though Brad Pitt’s mantelpiece is well decked out with accolades, he’s managed to win something far greater – the love of his eldest son, Maddox (18). After a confrontation between the pair on a private jet in 2016, which led to the collapse of his marriage to Angelina Jolie, Brad and Maddox have barely spoken. But after receiving a phone call from his son, who had flown back to Los Angeles from university in South Korea, Brad (56) at the last minute cancelled his scheduled appearance at the BAFTA awards, citing a “family obligation” to reconnect with his son. “Maddox gave Brad the chance to talk, and he dropped everything,” a friend says. “Being a father is the most important…

It’s a unique record of Jewry in Aotearoa but for nonagenarian author Ann Gluckman, her latest book is a two-year labour of love that she credits for rescuing her from the depression of older age. As the former Weekly contributor and travel writer celebrates the launch of the third volume of Identity and Involvement: Auckland Jewry Past and Present, she’s proud of the legacy it leaves for future generations. Packed with personal essays from more than 120 members of Auckland’s Jewish communities, the work is a snapshot of modern Judaism in the city. It’s been more than a quarter century since the first volumes were published, in 1990 and 1993, and Ann says today’s community is marked by diversity, with contrasting ideas of what it means to be Jewish in…

The person you’d most like to make a pair of boots for? My mother . She is an incredible artist and crafts-person who taught me so much about creativity, and I would love to see her wearing something that she inspired. Your favourite campfire meal? A cup of tea made fr om river water after sleeping under a blanket of stars. Your most treasured possession? My fiddle. It was a gift from my father who taught me to play music, and music is responsible for most of my friendships and good times in my life. It was made in Dunedin by friend and luthier, Peter Madill.…

Make your own beach-hair spray, spoil your dog with homemade food, spruce up your salad, and kill ants without chemicals. DID YOU KNOW? You can make a quick bathroom cleaner by dissolving 40 drops of lavender essential oil in a tablespoon of white vinegar. Mix thoroughly with half a litre of water. Store in a spray bottle and use with a soft dry cloth. BEACH-HAIR SPRAY Those of us with curly hair know how great a bit of salt water is for holding the curl. If you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you with this beach-hair spray. 2 tsp sea salt 1 cup warm water 6 drops essential oil (orange, lemon or grapefruit is good) Mix ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to dissolve…

Know your rights if a hair stylist gives you the unkindest cut; and learn what you can do to protect yourself when booking flights and holidays through a travel agent. It’s a snip! You’ve read warnings about losing money booking your holidays through dodgy travel agents, mainly online. That’s all very well, but how do you identify a dodgy travel agent? They don’t put a “Dodgy” sign on their front door or website. Yes, fair point. But there are a couple of commonsense rules to stick by. Firstly, use well-established, well-known travel companies, not just a name you’ve never heard of that appears to be offering the lowest fares. This particularly applies to online travel sites. I prefer to use companies based in New Zealand – it’s easier to sort…

You will need: Fabriccut-offsofyourchoice Wadding (for insulation) Scissors Cotton thread Sewing machine Step 1: Cut out two 22cm squares of fabric and one 22cm square of insulating wadding. Step 2: Place the fabric squares on top of each other, right sides facing. Place the wadding on top and pin. Sew the pieces together, leaving a 10cm opening on one side. Trim the corners and reach into the opening to turn it right-side out. Step 3: For the loop, take a 9cm x 13cm scrap of fabric and iron it in half lengthways. Open it up and iron each edge into the centre crease. Iron in half again. Topstitch edges and fold into a loop. Step 4: Topstitch the opening shut while sewing your loop into…

Sometimes it’s the small things that make a difference – or drive you crazy! Housework is made up of dozens of small jobs that can literally pile up. It’s okay to share the load. Make a clean break! I had a housekeeping-related bleat the other day about dusting. I realise that does sound like a first-world problem and not something to waste brain cells on, let alone commit to the pages of a magazine. I also realise it sounded pathetic when I asked the family, “Can we all clean up the house please, team?” as we had guests arriving to stay. “Is this a priority?” the teen queried. “Will they notice?” True, they may not have noticed but I was determined for this particular clean to be more than a…

FRANKLY FOUR! A friend was reading her grandson a bedtime story as he absently stroked her arm. “Granny, your skin is very bumpy,” he said. “Those are wrinkles, dear,” she replied. “How do you get wrinkles?” he wondered. “They happen when you get old,” my friend told him. “Granny, open your mouth,” he said, and when she did the four-year-old exclaimed, “Oh my gosh! It’s black in there; your teeth are falling out!” Norma, Rangiora PLAY IT SAFE Taking my young nieces home, we were stopped by a policeman at a compulsory breath test. He asked me to count to 10, then we waited for the test results and were on our way after he wished me a good night. I don’t drink, so I knew I didn’t have anything…

Judy’s still got it! What a delightful story about Judy Bailey (24.02.20.) I’m sure many of us must have been wondering what happened to her. Judy will be the perfect person to narrate New Zealand’s first-ever military tattoo. Her ‘familiar dulcet tones’ are well loved and so recognisable. The big question is: How does she keep herself looking so good? She’s in her late 60s but you show her looking as gorgeous as ever. If Judy ever gets around to writing that book about her dad, as soon as I hear of it I’ll have my name down for it as a request at my local library. Perhaps she could also try to squeeze in the time to write a book of tips on style for older women. I’d pay…

My 12-year-old grandson Kobey now stands six feet tall in his basketball boots, I’m told. He lives in Melbourne so I don’t see him in the flesh much. And next time I do, I imagine he’ll be looking down on me. I’m experiencing mixed feelings about this. Up till now, despite some close calls, I’ve been the tallest in the family. I won’t like losing the crown. I come from a heightist background. When I say “heightist”, I mean that I grew up a child of tall parents, fed on a bit of an attitude about short people. I’ve done my best to shake it off, but some of it clings. I recall, years back now, becoming a little alarmed when Jamie, the only boy in my pack of six…

Groovy baby! Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker seemed to have stepped straight out of the swinging sixties when they were spotted shooting scenes for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, on the streets of New York last week. With her bouffant hairstyle and fabulous vintage coats, the American Idol alum was the spitting image of the Queen of Soul, while Forest (58) looked dapper taking on the role of Aretha’s father, CL Franklin. Before her death in 2018, the legendary performer hand-picked Jennifer to play her in the film, prompting the 38-year-old to say then, “She is one of the most iconic and talented artists of all time and what a dream come true it is to portray her extraordinary life on screen.” Respect hits our cinemas later this year.…