Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 22, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

The royal family is set to grow with the announcement that Princess Beatrice is expecting her first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, in the northern autumn! In a statement, Buckingham Palace says, “The Queen has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.” It’s sure to have brought joy to the monarch, who is mourning the loss of her husband Prince Philip, who passed away last month. The 32-year-old princess tied the knot at Royal Lodge at Windsor last July in a pared-back wedding due to Covid-19. With just a small group of close friends and family, including the Queen and Prince Philip, the short service followed government guidelines of no hymns, but her mother, Sarah Ferguson, read a poem, as did the groom’s mum, Nikki…

It was a brave and surprisingly frank Prince Harry who this month shared some startling insights into his life as a member of the British royal family. During a 96-minute exposé with podcaster Dax Shepard, the soon-to-be father-of-two talked openly about everything from the “genetic pain” handed down to him by his parents and grandparents to how he felt like he was the living in The Truman Show. Following his podcast appearance, the prince then took part in an equally-as-candid TV series on mental health with Oprah Winfrey called The Me You Can’t See, talking publicly about his mental health struggles. But while he feels as if a weight has lifted off his shoulders since fleeing for a new life in the US last year, Harry’s shocking new revelations have…

Josh Emett He is one of the country’s most celebrated chefs, but Josh Emett wasn’t always the Michelin-star success that he is now. Born in the Waikato, he had humble beginnings growing up on a dairy farm, before jetting off overseas. He cut his teeth working under hot-head Gordon Ramsay for 10 years, then returning home to start his own restaurants. Despite his impressive resume, the former MasterChef NZ judge still gets a thrill out of people online enjoying his recipes at home or raving about a meal they had at one of his eateries. “I love to see guests enjoying the dishes I create or seeing the engagement I get when I post a new recipe on my Instagram [@joshemett] – especially when I see photos of people making…

Larissa Mueller took a leap of faith when she proposed to her partner Alex McFarlane in Kerikeri on Leap Day last year. The happy couple first met through friends 12 years ago, and dated for four years before breaking up and eventually reconnecting. But proposing to her man is not the gutsiest thing Larissa has done. The 33-year-old has circumnavigated New Zealand on horseback, a journey that took six years, two horses and notched up 9075 kilometres. Through it all, Larissa has gone from experiencing bouts of depression to being more content than ever, and from feeling like a failure to learning it’s giving things a go that ultimately matters. “I’m such a different person to when I started,” Larissa reflects, before sharing the deeply personal motivation which drove her…

CASUAL COOL The shacket (an oversized hybrid of a shirt and jacket) trend is everywhere. Wear yours open and with rolled cuffs to reveal your ensemble underneath. CITY CHIC Designer Coco Chanel’s influence continues to reign supreme with this bouclé fringed checked jacket. With no fastenings, this chic coat is designed to be worn open. COUNTRY STYLE Opting for a poncho, like this collared and checked beauty, is the ultimate styling piece – throw it over a slim-fit outfit or pair with your favourite denims to keep cosy. DRESSING UP When pairing a coat and a dress, ensure they both don’t have a belt – as well as being uncomfortable, it will widen your mid-section.…

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 21 This is a very prosperous and abundant week. It’s not necessarily in cold, hard cash, but will be more about receiving opportunities and things you need to be successful. Know that the plans and work you put in place this week will flourish in the weeks and months to come. In fact, you are probably ahead of the game and do not even realise it. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Before you help the team out – or the family – make sure your own work is up to date. You have a great deal to achieve, but by the end of the week, there should be a chance to help others. There is good news if you’re making travel plans, but be…

Epic tale! Nicky Pellegrino BOOKS EDITOR This is an unforgettable and blazingly ambitious novel that feels like a future classic. A robustly feminist tale, it weaves together folklore and history, but at its heart is simply about a young girl trying to work out who she is and find her place in the world. The First Woman is set mostly in Uganda in the 1970s, during the regime of brutal dictator Idi Amin. These are difficult times but for Kirabo, a smart and spirited girl growing up in a wealthy rural family, there are other concerns more pressing than the political situation. Who and where is her mother? Why is her grandmother feuding with local woman Nsuuta? Is Nsuuta really a witch as people say? And, if so, can she…

There is a bit of a theme to this issue – brave women. Our gorgeous cover star Dame Helen Mirren has been a trail blazer her entire life and on page 6 she shares all the details about her latest roles. She has a great attitude towards life, and I love how she faces her fears and embraces challenges. We also share the stories of three Kiwi women who are very brave for very different reasons. Barbara was a neighbour of the Centrepoint commune north of Auckland (page 28) back in the ‘80s. Knowing something wasn’t right, she bravely campaigned against it, even when it put her in danger. And on page 34, Larissa persevered through life-threatening situations totrek the entire length of New Zealand on a horse! And then…

KATE THROWS THE BOOK AT A STORY ABOUT HER LIFE After revealing recently that her husband Ned likes to wear Spanx shapewear, it seemed Kate Winslet was happy to talk about pretty much anything – but a respected biographer says the Mare of Easttown actress has bullied him into silence. Garry O’Connor, who has written biographies on the likes of Laurence Olivier and Sir Ian McKellen, says he wrote to the mother-of-three, 45, in March, explaining that he was researching a book about her life and asking if she might consider cooperating with him. The reply, however, came not from The Reader star but from her solicitor. Garry’s agent Peter Cox described the missive as a “tyrannical” letter warning of legal action and demanding that the biographer pass on the…

Sumac strawberry meringue nests PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINS (+ COOLING & REFRIGERATION) MAKES 20 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup (220g) caster sugar, plus ⅓ cup (55g) extra 1 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp white vinegar 250g fresh or frozen strawberries, thinly sliced into rounds (see tip) 1½ tbsp sumac 300ml thickened cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Preheat oven to 120°C. Grease 3 oven trays and line with baking paper. 2 Whisk the egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar dissolves between additions. Gently fold in the sifted cornflour and vinegar. Spoon 2 tablespoonfuls of meringue in mounds onto trays. Using the back of a…

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You will need • Variety of seasonal flowers and leaves• Floating frames• Newsprint paper• Paper towels• Glass cleaner• Non-yellowing craft glue (optional) STEP 1 Collect samples of healthy, brightly coloured flowers. The more colour, the better. Try to avoid anything that’s already wilted or damaged. If your specimens are collected at the peak of their season, they’ll have a better chance of retaining some colour. STEP 2 Carefully peel the petals or leaves apart. Remove any bulky stems as these will not only take longer to dry but they won’t sit as well between two sheets of glass. STEP 3 Space them out and lay between two sheets of newsprint or similar. Try to make sure they are not folded or crumpled when you place them between the paper. Dry…

1 What is Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness a nd lifestyle brand called? 2 Who played the smug, chauvinistic David Addison in the ‘80s hit TV show Moonlighting? 3 Cher had a big comeback single in 1998 - what was it called? 4 How many biological children do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have together - two, three or four? 5 Can you name the Kiwi actor, born in 1964 in Wellington, whose great-great-grandmother was Maori? 6 Which Spice Girl was Geri Horner in the UK girls’ group? 7 International model Kitty Spencer is the niece of which member of the British royal family? 8 What year was Sir Peter Jackson born - 1961, ‘62 or ‘63? 9 In 1994, which Canadian-born actress (although we claim her as our own), won the…

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I’m not going to suggest I do anywhere near the housework of the woman to whom I am married, but I just want to point out that she’s not the only one with completely thankless tasks around the home. I was struck by this the other day as I was preparing myself a sandwich. Yes, I realise that is work just for me and it doesn’t count as “housework”, but hear me out, for there was an important task I undertook that day and it’s one not often recognised: I straightened the cheese. I am the person in our house that does ALL of the cheese straightening. I grabbed the 1kg block from the fridge and drew the appropriate blade from the knife selection to carve off the perfect thin…

As the gregarious co-host of TVNZ 1’s Eat Well for Less, Ganesh Raj puts grocery shopping under the microscope and tries to help Kiwi families save money, cook better and adopt healthier eating habits. So it wouldn’t surprise the restaurateur if, when people spy him in the supermarket shopping for his own family, they steered their trolley away down another aisle, to avoid any judgement. But that’s not the case and people often walk towards him, asking, ‘Do you want to look at what I’ve put in?’ “Then I play the role of, ‘Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe this is your trolley. You should be so embarrassed!’” he says, feigning mock horror. “Because that’s the reaction they want. They don’t want me to go, ‘Great choices!’” laughs Ganesh, 50,…

Cheesy stuffed chicken with cranberry PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINS SERVES 4 4 x 150g chicken breast fillets 90g brie cheese, thinly sliced 300g baby spinach leaves ⅓ cup (100g) cranberry sauce 1 Cut a 2cm slit in the thick end of each of the chicken breast fillets. Carefully push the knife through the middle of the fillet to make a pocket, without cutting all the way through. 2 Push the brie slices into the pockets and secure with toothpicks. Cook the spinach in a heated oiled frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring, until wilted. Season, then remove from the pan and cover to keep warm. 3 Cook the cheese-stuffed chicken in the same heated pan for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through, then remove from heat.…

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Could you imagine Mr Harvey Norman or Mr Noel Leeming coming out personally to your house if you had a problem with their product? Kiwi legend L.V. Martin did … Do you have feedback for Kevin? Email nzww@aremedia.co.nz with the subject line: Kevin. One Al of a guy! Kevin Milne KEVIN’S SOLD ON THIS SALESMAN Who can remember Alan Martin, the owner of appliance firm L.V. Martin & Co? The Wellingtonian famously made newspaper and TV ads where he promised, “If it’s not right, we’ll put it right and it’s the putting right that counts.” It fascinates me what makes a good ad and what doesn’t. What made Alan’s ads so good was that he meant what he said. He even put his phone number on the ad. If anyone…

Old-time LIFE HACKS THESE HOME-GROWN TIPS MADE US SMILE When choosing paint recently, I remarked that the colours on the charts always looked better than those on tins. The stockist put the selected colours together to show me that they were the same, but the colours on the chart were all edged with a white surround. So, at painting time, to get that clear, sparkling tone, always separate the shades you have chosen with white. – Willie, Auckland When going on a fairly long car journey with young children, take along some cotton blankets or sheets even in hot weather. Children always sleep better when they are covered. – Rednag, Puhoi A mobile, hung where a bedridden child can watch it turn in the breeze, is very restful in the…

Iran into a friend the other day from my old neighbourhood. I hadn’t seen her for a while and after catching up on our respective families, we compared our lockdowns and how we thought the world was doing in these crazy Covid times. As part of her job, she’d been looking at research on New Zealand’s border closures and the travel bubbles we’d recently opened, and she said the overwhelming majority of people they had surveyed, whether they were 80 or 18, gay or straight, Māori, European, Asian or Pacifica - most of them wanted New Zealand’s borders to stay closed. There were a few who were willing to give the travel bubbles with the Cook Islands and Australia a try, but at the slightest hint of trouble, they wanted…

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THIS ABOUT ME, BUT I’M VERY GOOD AT… Eating everyone at the table’s leftovers. I’m like, really good… IF I COULD PASS ANY LAW, IT WOULD BE… Free left-turns at red lights - if America can handle it, so can we. Get Auckland moving! THE SHOP I CAN’T WALK PAST IS… Duck Island Icecream. The Roasted White Chocolate and Miso is NZ’s best kept secret. MY FAVOURITE BOOK EVER IS… A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. It’s a heartbreakingly beautiful masterpiece. THE BRAVEST THING I’VE EVER DONE IS… It’s a bit of an on-going one, but going into bat in various ways for my son with autism. MY BIGGEST HERO IS… Bill Gates. The way he handled being the wealthiest person on the planet…