Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 16, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

he Queen’s life would have been very different if her uncle David (later Edward VIII) hadn’t fallen for divorced American Wallis Simpson. If he’d married a different bride and had children, she’d have been the monarch’s cousin instead of the monarch. She’d most likely have led a life very similar to that of her cousin, Princess Alexandra. Alexandra’s father Prince George, Duke of Kent, was the younger brother of Elizabeth’s father Prince Albert (who became George VI). Alexandra was sixth in line to the throne when she was born on Christmas Day, 1936, but has now slipped to 53rd. Alexandra, 84, is actually technically more royal than the Queen; although they were both the granddaughters of George V, Alexandra has ties to other royal houses thanks to her mother, Princess…

Michael Jackson was the King of Pop – and his daughter Paris says he was also the king of dads! In a rare interview, with supermodel Naomi Campbell, Paris has shared her special memories of the Thriller singer. “My dad was really good about making sure we were cultured, educated, and not just showing us the glitz and glam, like hotel-hopping five-star places. We saw everything. We saw third-world countries and every part of the spectrum,” tells Paris, who was 11 when Michael died of a heart attack following a prescription drug overdose in 2009. Conceived in the French capital, “which is part of why I was named Paris”, the model, actress and singer says she was “kind of raised everywhere, like the East Coast, the South, UK, Europe, the…

1 Prioritising seven to nine hours’ sleep each night. 2 Exercising. Studies show that daily exercise, such as a brisk 30-minute walk, can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by about 50 percent. 3 Doing yoga and meditating. Both of these practices are magical for decreasing our brain’s reactivity to stress, which is important for brain health. 4 Learning new things. This builds cognitive reserve and wakes up your brain. 5 Staying socially connected. 6 Making lists. “Pilots use checklists before they lower the wheels on planes – they don’t rely on their brains.”…

Bacon cheeseburger PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINS MAKES 6 Preheat grill. Place 12 slices thin streaky bacon on an oven tray. Brush with 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup and cook under grill for 2 minutes or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Cook 6 beef hamburger patties. Halve and toast 6 bread rolls. Sandwich rolls with patties, bacon, a slice of Swiss cheese, store-bought coleslaw, sprigs of flat-leaf parsley and a drizzle of barbecue sauce. Moroccan beef burger PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINS MAKES 6 Cook 6 beef hamburger patties. Combine ½ cup (140g) natural yoghurt with 2 teaspoons finely chopped preserved lemon rind, 1 tablespoon Moroccan spice mix and 1 teaspoon harissa paste in a small bowl. Halve and toast 6 bread rolls. Sandwich rolls with…

SERENE GREEN With its pleated skirt, shirred cuffs and tie neck, this dress is a timeless piece. You could pin a brooch to the chest, or secure the tie neck to the side or centred at the front. PRETTY PRINT When wearing a multi-coloured print, pull one colour from the pattern to use for your accessory palette. This means the frock will always be the hero. DIVINE CHOCOLATE Be like a French woman and flaunt a scarf. An asset to any outfit, you can tie it neatly at the throat, wear it in your hair or add it to the strap of your bag. Ooh la la! BLACK MAGIC This monochrome dress features shoulder padding, a batwing sleeve and a relaxed waistline, making it a great option for triangle or…

COPYCAT (OR DOG?) Our large Labrador sits in his favourite place, up against the glass back door, and when he feels hungry, he presses his nose on the pane and looks at me hopefully. The other day, I couldn’t bear the pleading look in his soft, brown eyes any longer, so I fed him a lot earlier than usual. A little later, I heard a whimpering noise and turned from the sink in exasperation. Our 11-year-old was crouched near the door with his nose pressed to the glass and his hands hanging limply like paws. There was such a stupid grin on his face that I got the message – and he got an apple. Antique, Taupo THE INTRUDER He’s a dear old dog, but it’s rather annoying that he…

I believe one of the secrets to extending happiness is making an effort to record it when it happens. Later, when you need a boost, you can access that memory and gain some residual second-hand happiness. I locked some in only recently. Currently, our bedtime routine involves a huge amount of reading. When I say ‘huge amount’, I mean more than I want at that time of night. Usually, I’ve just got home from work and am hot, tired and hungry, and find it hard to slow down. But I need to. My darling wife has wrangled the children for the last four hours and she is done. So I’ve developed a way of tricking myself into engaging and enjoying. I give my wife the kiss that signals the changing…

It’s a milestone birthday for anyone and so, with Queen Elizabeth turning 95 this month, it is only fitting that much of this week’s issue is dedicated to celebrating a woman who has committed her life to service. While Her Majesty is well-known as someone who can inspire and lead, behind closed doors there are a few surprises! I remember a few years ago interviewing someone who had worked at Balmoral Castle. He was wandering the grounds one day and unexpectedly bumped into the monarch – he was so surprised, he didn’t recognise her at first. She was very friendly as they chatted and she told him that she was a big fan of New Zealand! He was even more surprised when they bumped into each other much later and…

The Queen has become adept at using technology during the UK’s COVID lockdowns and frequently holds meetings via Zoom. She’s adapted amazingly well, considering that when she was born in 1926, movies were still silent and television had only recently started to be publicly demonstrated. There was no such thing as penicillin, bubble gum or ballpoint pens; parking meters and credit cards had yet to be dreamed up and it was to be a few more years before beer was put in cans, the frozen-food process was patented and aerosol cans came into use. Some of the other inventions that have been developed during the Queen’s lifetime include the transistor radio, nylon clothing, microwave ovens, superglue, the Pill, diet soft drinks, acrylic paint, computers, videos, DVDs, cellphones, the internet and…

Rod Stewart was once celebrated for sporting one of the best mullets of the ‘70s and now we know his secret – mayonnaise! It was revealed last week that in his heyday, the Do Ya Think I’m Sexy singer slathered the tasty salad dressing all over his thatch and then rubbed it vigorously with a towel to get those spikey follicles standing to attention. Tour manager Elliot Saltzman, who revealed the long-kept beauty secret, says Rod’s hair-raising trick was even copied by Small Faces frontman Steve Marriott. These days, rockin’ Rod has developed more sophisticated ways of managing his mop, spending around $12,000 a year on top hairdressers. Dishes a source, “Rod’s quite pedantic about his locks. He gets high and lowlights put in every three weeks, and even if…

MUFFIN KNOW-HOW Before you get baking, try these expert tips for perfect results every time. MIXING Muffins toughen if the mixture is over-mixed, so the less stirring, the lighter the finished texture. Use a fork or large metal spoon to cut the liquid through the dry ingredients. Don’t worry if the mixture seems a bit lumpy – it will be fine when it is baked. BUTTERMILK Our recipe uses buttermilk in place of milk. Originally, “buttermilk” was the term given to the slightly sour liquid left after butter was churned from cream. Today buttermilk is made from low-fat milk to which specific bacteria cultures have been added during the manufacturing process. Buttermilk not only adds a tangy flavour to cooking, but its acid content reacts with raising agents, giving some…

It releases toxins Deep breathing massages your body’s lymphatic system, which helps to eliminate waste and toxins from the body. It manages emotions “Proper breathing can help us to tap into, control and release our emotions,” explains Kirsty. When we stifle an emotion, we subconsciously hold our breath, which can make us feel even worse. “Tuning into your breath, and learning how to breathe fully and completely is a great self-healing tool,” she says. It curbs stress Breathing slowly and deeply can help keep your mind calm and alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety. Breath work can be done anywhere. It helps you to live in the moment A busy and hectic schedule means it can be hard for us to find a little “me-time”, but breathing can have a…

SOLANUM TUBEROSUM You don’t need a big vege patch to be able to grow potatoes – you can grow them in a variety of different containers, from a humble black plastic pot to special potato bags or planters. Growing potatoes at home allows you to try some interesting varieties that you don’t often see in the supermarket, and homegrown spuds are absolutely delicious. There’s also a special joy that comes with discovering and harvesting a wonderful crop of potatoes that has been secretly growing out of sight. WHEN TO GROW Plant seed potatoes in autumn and winter in warm climates, late winter to early spring in temperate zones, and spring in cool climates. RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS • Yates Premium Potting Mix • Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Plant Food • Yates Thrive…

THE HANG OF IT This artwork is lightweight, so you can attach it to the wall using hooks or velcro dots. You will need: • Yarn of various colours and types• Scissors• Cylindrical object such as a poster tube• Ruler• Foamboard• Pins• Pencil• Utility knife• Hot-glue gun GET CREATIVE STEP 1 Wrap one type of yarn around the cylinder until you’re happy with the thickness – approximately 70 to 100 rotations depending on the thickness of the yarn. Slowly slide the yarn off the cylinder, keeping it in a circular shape. STEP 2 Cut some of the same yarn into two 10cm-long pieces, then tie one to the yarn ring in a double knot to hold the ring together on one side. Repeat on the opposite side. STEP 3 Cut…

• My lyrics were written by the lead singer of the group that performed me • He incorporated the words of a song he’d originally titled The Cowboy Song into my final version • Record producer Roy Thomas Baker described me as “basically a joke, but a very successful joke” • One critic described me as a “superficially impressive pastiche of incongruous musical styles”, while The Who’s Pete Townsend said I was “horrifically fascinating” • My writer never explained the meaning behind my lyrics, other than to say they were about relationships, and the words were meant to be tongue-in-cheek • Another band member once said the lyrics were probably veiled references to my songwriter’s personal traumas • The radio DJ who helped to make me famous by playing me…

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When I applied to have the week after Easter off work, I had no idea where I’d be. My son-in-law was due to start his new job in Wellington after Easter, but when I put in my leave application, their family hadn’t found a home to live in yet, so they could have been in the Hokianga, Hamilton or Christchurch – they could have been anywhere. Wherever they were, I wanted to be, and as it turns out, that's in paradise. I've fallen in love with a whole new part of New Zealand I haven’t really had the opportunity to appreciate before. The kids landed on their feet when they applied to rent a beautiful beachfront property on the Kapiti Coast. The owners have built their dream home next door…

Vinyl records are back in vogue, not to mention popstars so long in the tooth that they started their careers making actual vinyl records themselves. Read on for our take on some of the best old-school style. MELODY GARDOT SUNSET IN THE BLUE This is the fifth album from a remarkable 36-year-old American jazz singer who emerged as a major talent as a result of music therapy for brain injuries she suffered in a cycling accident at age 19. She learnt to play guitar on her back, and found she had a gorgeous, smoky voice and a talent for songwriting – though her enhanced post-injury sensitivity meant she could handle only quiet music. That’s to our benefit, as this sensuous mix of originals like the gorgeous opening track If You…

She lives on a farm near Otorohanga with her husband and two children, works part-time as a large-animal vet and has written four really great novels (I’m a fan!). What’s real and what’s fiction in this book? Anything about me and my immediate family is real. I figured it would be inconvenient for my husband and children to disown me, so I could write what I liked about them. Almost everything about other people has been changed enough that nobody will feel that their privacy has been violated or their personal lives put on show without their knowledge or consent. I really hope I’ve got that right – it would be so distressing to be run out of town. What keeps you writing when you have so much else to…

She’s three decades past the age most people retire at, but her dedication to duty is as phenomenal as ever. And as the Queen prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday this month, praise is already flowing for her unstinting service of almost 70 years. The Queen’s milestone birthday on April 21 has prompted a flood of tributes for the way she’s performed as monarch, and has also led many to reminisce about the woman behind the crown. One of those to speak out about what she’s really like is her childhood friend and bridesmaid, Lady Pamela Hicks. Pamela, 91, who was also the Queen’s lady-in-waiting for a period, admits that as she watched her friend’s coronation back in 1953, she wondered how the 27-year-old would cope with the demands of…

As the world’s oldest reigning monarch, the Queen is in incredibly good health for someone her age. Good genes possibly play a part in her longevity – her mother, the Queen Mother, lived to 101 (her dad George VI was a heavy smoker who died of lung cancer at 56). But author Bryan Kozlowski, who has written about Her Majesty’s healthy habits in his book Long Live the Queen, says her lifestyle is one of the of the main reasons she’s still going strong in her 10th decade. HERE’S HOW THE QUEEN HAS MADE IT TO 95: She exercises. Her Majesty is a keen walker and takes her dogs for brisk walks in all kinds of weather. Her regular walks help with everything from mental acuity to keeping her blood…

Kate Winslet banned her two eldest children from knowing anything about her global success as they were growing up. The Titanic actress, 45, shared recently that she played down her fame so much that her daughter Mia, 20, whom she shares with first husband Jim Threapleton, and Joe, 17, from her marriage to director Sam Mendes, knew she was an actress but had no idea just how famous she was. The star, who also has son Bear, seven, from her marriage to Ned Smith, says if she was on a magazine cover, she would take a longer route to and from school to avoid the stands. And when her youngsters went on playdates, she reminded parents not to talk about her job. “I’ve just never rammed it down their throats,”…

Since wrapping up her role as Race Relations Commissioner in 2018, Dame Susan Devoy has filled her schedule with volunteer roles, community work and a year in Melbourne with her husband and ex-manager John Oakley. But the empty-nesters recently found themselves a different kind of busy, thanks to their sons flying back from Melbourne and the US and filling their Mt Maunganui home amid COVID-19. Now the world-champion squash star has temporarily left her five men to their own devices while relocating to Wellington to help manage Club Kelburn, a squash facility/ gym that was facing closure. Naturally, Susan, 57, often finds herself out on the court again – even though her latest game resulted in crutches. “John came down and played squash socially and injured his back, then I…

Chicken & prosciutto tray bake PREP & COOK TIME 50 MINS SERVES 4 1 large leek, trimmed, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced into thick rounds 3 sticks celery, sliced 12 baby potatoes, halved 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 4 (100g) large thin slices prosciutto 4 (1kg) chicken Marylands 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 Arrange the vegetables within a large roasting pan. Pour over chicken stock. 3 Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each of the chicken pieces, then place them on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with the olive oil and season. Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are browned and cooked through. 4 Serve the chicken with the vegetables and a scattering…

HAPPY skin! Beloved Kiwi skincare brand Emma Lewisham is back with a new product that is sure to be a cult favourite. The Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème will hydrate and plump skin while boosting collagen production at a cellular level. Founder Emma says, “We believe in creating fewer products that have a plethora of skin health benefits. It’s pivotal to us that each new product has a specific purpose.” Available at selected stores nationwide or visit emmalewisham.com. Rrp $107. PROTECT KIDS’ PEARLY WHITES Up your kids’ tooth health with the help of Blis Tooth Guard’s Junior dental probiotic. Even with the most dedicated oral routine, plaque build-up can still occur as bacteria hides in those hard-to-reach places. But the new Blis M18 lozenges are scientifically designed to…

KITCHEN NOOK More often than not, the kitchen has to accommodate technology, so a space for a computer can be where we pay bills, answer emails, check recipes, watch TV or do homework. A narrow space is often just enough for a small table or bench and a funky stool. It can become a perfectly practical space that’s also city chic and everyday functional. UNDER THE STAIRS Space underneath stairs is usually tricky due to the narrow width, a sloping ceiling and limited access, but you don’t have to leave it as a spare bedroom for Harry Potter! Instead, why not turn it into a great hideaway study area? With a clever mix of desk space and shelving, this unwanted under-stairs area has been transformed into an inviting office, complete…

What’s in a book? It’s often much more than simply the words on its pages. In fact, the memories books hold can be even more significant. Downsizing doesn’t just mean a smaller house – most things in it need to downsize somehow. We’re currently going through every book we own, deciding if they should stay or go. I thought the only question I’d need to ask of each book would be, “Will I ever want to refer to these pages again?”, but that’s not as simple a question as it sounds. My wife Linda reads much more fiction than I do. My view is that when you’ve read a novel, that’s it – it’s read, like going to a movie. Linda disagrees. If she’s loved a story, she won’t part…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 You’re beginning to realise that you’ve fulfilled most of your dreams, so it’s time to dream some new ones. Make sure they’re bigger and better than ever because you’re in a wonderful phase in your life in which whatever you want you achieve. Someone’s asking for a loan of money or resources, but you might find that when you insist on putting it in writing, it all falls through. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 No one can do it all, and you’ll end up tired and grumpy if you try. So choose the things you want to do, delegate and outsource what you can, and say a firm ‘no’ to everything else. When the stress subsides, make sure you get a general health…

Danielle Hawkins usually writes dryly funny, romantic novels set in rural New Zealand, so this latest book is a departure. It reminds me of those wonderful James Herriot classics (remember It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet and All Creatures Great and Small?), except with a modern-day, Kiwi woman’s perspective. Partly autobiographical, and embroidered with lots of fiction, this is a really great read – warm, gritty and very real – sort of warts-and-all with extra warts. Written in diary form, Two Shakes of a Lambs Tail takes us through a year in the life of a rural vet, who juggles raising two kids with helping out on the farm and also manages to fit in a career as a writer. It probably needs to come with whole series of trigger…