Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 42, 2021 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

Solar Power singer Lorde sent a buzz of melodrama along the red carpet in Los Angeles last week, shimmering in a lilac Rodarte gown decorated with an array of colourful mushrooms! The Kiwi songstress was one of five trailblazing women honoured at the Variety Power of Women event for their philanthropic work. The Royals hitmaker, 24, was recognised for her efforts with climate change movement 350 Aotearoa, and she shared the honours with, among others, Roar singer Katy Perry and poet Amanda Gorman, 23. Katy, 36, was honoured for her Firework Foundation aimed at inspiring children through the arts, and the mum-of-one arrived at the Beverly Hills event with fiancé Orlando Bloom, 44, on her arm. Angelina Jolie, 46, meanwhile, joined the celebrations in support of Amanda, who was recognised…

Britney VICTORIOUS After 13 years under her father’s control, Britney Spears is finally free! Last week judge Brenda J. Penny offi cially suspended Jamie Spears, 69, from his role as conservator over Britney’s estate, saying, “The current situation is untenable. It reflects a toxic environment which requires the suspension of James Spears.” Effective immediately, he will be replaced by John Zabel, an accountant who was personally selected by Britney’s legal team. Journalist Pandora Sykes, who hosts the Pieces of Britney podcast, says that it is the best possible outcome for Britney’s team because it allows them to investigate Jamie’s alleged misdeeds. “If it had been terminated there wouldn’t be any opportunity for Britney’s team to gain access to Jamie’s correspondence. By suspending him, they can look into all of…

Best culinary advice: Don’t cook in a bad mood! If you do, there’s a high chance it isn’t going to be your best work. Name your number-one kitchen appliance: A stick blender! Tell us about a favourite childhood memory: I remember the moment I learnt about seasoning. I’d made a lentil soup, tried it and thought, “Something’s wrong.” So I took a spoon of it out to my father who was in the garden. He tasted it and said, “Darling, it needs salt.” I realised that adding lemon juice took it to another level. If something’s missing in a dish, it’s usually to do with salt or acid. What’s the first cookbook you owned? It was Laurel’s Kitchen, a 1970s vegetarian recipe book by Laurel Robertson, which I cooked my…

Netflix TV series The Crown cleaned up at this year’s Emmy Awards, taking home eight of the prestigious trophies, including Outstanding Drama Series. Three of those awards went to the show’s leading ladies, with several other cast members also nominated. Here’s a look at the women who’ve won praise and plaudits for their portrayals of some very familiar faces. Olivia Colman Forget about a trophy cabinet, Olivia Colman must need a whole room in her home to store the numerous awards she’s picked up for her acting abilities. Out of a staggering 98 nominations received since she became a professional actress at age 26, the Broadchurch star has won 57 of them. Her latest was an Emmy for her role as the Queen in The Crown, which she seemed very…

Sumac eggplant & chilli tomato salad SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINS 2 large eggplants, chopped coarsely 2 medium lemons, sliced thickly 2 tablespoons garlic oil 1 teaspoon ground sumac 2 tablespoons roasted flaked almonds 280g labne (thick Greek yoghurt) CHILLI TOMATO SALAD 400g mixed baby heirloom tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon thinly sliced preserved lemon rind (see note) 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, sliced thinly 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon garlic oil 1 Place eggplant, lemon and oil in a medium bowl, tossing to coat. Thread eggplant and lemon onto eight skewers. Season. 2 Cook skewers on a heated, oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) over medium-high heat for…

More than skin deep Renowned environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall has endorsed premium New Zealand skincare company Emma Lewisham, which is officially the world’s first carbon-positive beauty brand, with the first 100% circular-designed product range. Dr Goodall says Emma Lewisham is demonstrating what it means to be a truly sustainable business. And it’s a sharing business, too. Emma Lewisham is providing all of its 100% circular-designed product packaging and carbon-positive model intellectual property free of charge, so that competitors can start making widespread change to reduce the 120 billion units of waste the beauty industry produces each year. Priced from $70. For more, see emmalewisham.co.nz Comfort in every cup Dilmah’s new Arana range is inspired by Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system that emphasises harmony of mind, body and spirit. Amidst the…

I read in this mag that Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster says one of the secrets of their 14-year-old marriage is she doesn’t cook. Rod’s always had a chef, so he says there isn’t much need for her in the kitchen. She’s happy with that. So, let’s just daydream for a minute. “All that’s left for you to do is thank the chef, say your goodbyes and doze off on the couch” How wonderful would it be to have a chef? I don’t know anyone who has one. Do you? I know a few people with cleaners. But a chef? No. Not even for one night a week. I guess I don’t mix in the right circles. But it would be fabulous, wouldn’t it? Sure, it’s probably more important to…

We asked: What’s something that everyone loves that you can’t stand? Anything pink – it makes my eyes hurt. Michelle Marmite, but I’ve never tried it. Just can’t look at it! TJ The obsession with indoor house plants. Ashley Mother’s Day. Seeing daughters with their mothers just reminds me that I don’t have my mother any more. I don’t hate Mother’s Day, it just makes me sad. Kaz Peanut butter, avocado and oysters. Can’t stand the smell of peanut butter, nor the texture of avocado. Barbara Christmas. I like the lights and I enjoy it for my kids and how happy it makes them, but it’s not for me. Naomi Other answers : Pies, coffee, cheese, children, avocado, peas, fresh seafood. Dazzling duchess Wow! Just look at Catherine,…

I had a rather nasty argument last week. It was with a tow truck driver. My car had been parked for 10 minutes over the time I had paid for. I’d cut it too close and the towie had swooped. By the time I got to my car, he already had his steely claws wrapped around my chassis. Dredging up some urban legend-type legal advice, I leapt into my car and sat there, bellowing, “You can’t tow a car with a person inside, mate!” He called back, in the all-too-calm voice of one who knows he is correct, “I’ve already attached the cable, the rear wheels are off the ground, so legally you are towed anyway.” “Ten minutes over?!” I blurted. “I’m not moving!’ He lost his cool and yelled,…

She wrote her first novel while working as a cookbook editor. Shortly after its publication, she became sick with chronic fatigue syndrome and so it took 15 years for her to release a second novel. She lives in Derbyshire, England. This novel was inspired by… In my twenties, I loved the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges. Some of the worlds he created are strange — worlds that pose philosophical questions and make you think in ways you’ve never thought before. At some point in the ’80s, I wrote a few pages about a Borgesian sort of world, which consisted of a vast house in which an ocean was imprisoned. Two characters inhabited it – one character understood the house instinctively and could navigate it easily and the other character…

Welcome to the seventh issue the Weekly team has pulled together from our homes in Auckland! I want to thank them all for their amazing efforts as they work from make-shift spaces, whether a desk in the bedroom or at the dining room table. Some are looking after children, others dealing with troublesome wifi, but they are dedicated to bringing you stories, entertainment and inspiration each week. In this issue. you’ll find some tips for adding a pop of spring colour to your home on page 58, and our recipes are fresh and delicious. I think I might give the New York cheesecake a whirl. Elsewhere, we sit down for a cuppa with acting royalty Miranda Harcourt, who reveals her secret passion for doll’s houses, and the Great Kiwi Bake…

It seems that when it comes to their royal duties, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge will have a go at almost anything. And on their whirlwind visit to Northern Ireland last week, that included getting up close and personal with a snake and a whopper of a spider. Fearless Kate, 39, cupped a huge tarantula in her hands without appearing to even break a sweat when the couple called in at a petting zoo at Ulster University in Derry-Londonderry. The duchess asked to hold it after spotting it in a cage, and chuckled when she was told its name was Charlotte. Her daughter Charlotte is a fan of spiders, as she told David Attenborough in a video clip, and she and Kate often go on spider hunts in…

As one of the most admired stars in Hollywood, it seems Nicole Kidman could have any man she set her sights on. But the Oscar-winning actress – who makes no secret of how much she adores her country-singer husband Keith Urban – says the pair would never have tied the knot if the crooner hadn’t liked the sound of her voice. “Music is everything to him, he hears the world,” shares the Bombshell actress. “He said if he didn’t like my speaking voice, he wouldn’t have been able to fall in love with me.” It’s a surprising admission from this famously private A-lister. But at the age of 54, Nicole seems more than ready to shout her happiness from the rooftops, calling her union with Somebody Like You  singer Keith…

Choy sum & crisp tofu SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINS Cut 300g drained firm tofu into 2.5cm cubes. Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry tofu, in two batches, turning, for 6 minutes or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Trim ends from 450g choy sum and cut in half. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from wok. Heat oil in wok over high heat. Stir-fry 1 thinly sliced garlic clove and a 4cm piece ginger cut into matchsticks, for 1 minute. Add choy sum stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add choy sum leaves and 250g halved cherry tomatoes, stir-frying for 1 minute. Add tofu and 2 tablespoons tamari, tossing to heat. Wombok salad crunch SERVES 6 PREP +…

SANDAL DAYS Update your footwear for the warmer months in this natural colourway. Chunky soles and metallic hardware feature heavily this season, as well as the seasonally expected cork and espadrille-inspired styles. FROCK STARS Command attention in these classic yet contemporary silhouettes. Softer prints work best in this neutral hue – try opting for on-trend gingham or geometric patterns. Alternatively, a solid colour highlighted with a design point of difference will never date. BOTTOM HALF If skirts are what you’re looking for, there are options for everyone, from satin-pleated skirts through to high-waisted skirts with a safari influence. Show off your legs with a tailored pair of shorts that will take you through summer with ease. TOP IT OFF A neutral top does not have to be boring; look for…

BRIGHT & CHEERY You can’t fail to wake up happy if you sleep in this tuttifrutti bedroom. Mixing and matching is key, with plain and patterned lightweight linens complementing the beautifully upholstered bedhead with its block-printed birds among the foliage. FULL-ON FLORAL Supersized delicate blossoms are show-stoppers! Choose a wallpaper or mural of crisp pinks with violet undertones to make rooms feel fresher. It mixes well with white or pale grey furniture and smooth timber. Like the idea but full-on walls are not quite your thing? Whip up a simple table runner and a cushion to get the look. SWEET-AS STORAGE Stash your gear in a handy hallway stand. Choose a character piece and use baskets to store constantly changing items – throws, rugs and even fresh flowers. It’s the…

Shortly after 6am last Saturday, you would have found me in my kitchen with the entire contents of the fridge laid out on the bench. Not because I was hungry and about to whip up an omelette at dawn. Nope, this was me pulling out all the shelves and fittings to wash them down, and checking use-by dates on forgotten jars of chutney. I’d woken early – a thing I do now I’m not working at night – and rather than reaching for a book, I’d decided to get up and get on. I have new microfibre cloths I swear by and I’m trying a different brand of thick liquid cleaner. I hardly know myself. On Sunday morning, you’d have found me on my hands and knees washing the floors,…

CLASSIC KEVIN • Winning letter What a way to start the week, reading Kevin Milne’s column. Not a hearty laugh, but a raucous full-on belly laugh that continues to amuse me. Unlike Kerre, my implosion of laughter is very much audible. So after putting the jug on I reread it... The critic in me stepping in, “The canopy over our cabin pinged off. We got a hell of a fright.” Me thinks it might have been more explosive than this! More laughter. The Life and Times of a Brown Paper Bag is a book I still recommend to people who enjoy a good read. Maybe time for another book, Kevin, but topping this story might be near on impossible! Ann…

I’ve moved in. And the house is absolutely beautiful – better than I remembered. It’s light, sunny and warm, with the most gorgeous harbour views. The first full day there I spent unpacking boxes. I took a 10-minute break and sat on the deck, soaking up the view. Two kereru¯ swooped across the sky in front of me and landed with an audible thud on a neighbour’s tree. It’s like being up in the Hokianga in the middle of the city, it’s so peaceful and tranquil. Although that will change with the arrival of a couple of rambunctious pre-schoolers! The pristine glass doors out onto the deck will be smeared with little fingerprints, and there will be shouts of laughter and screams of fury and hiccups of tears – all…

Sister act Whoopi Goldberg, 65, shines at the 10th Anniversary party for ColorComms, a business community that champions women of colour. Pucker up! When you’re Catherine Zeta-Jones, 52, there’s no better way to promote your new make-up range than by showing it off yourself! SHE’S A THRILLER Paris Jackson, 23, ditches her usual rocker look to attend Paris Vogue’s 100th birthday celebrations at the fashion museum Palais Galliera during Paris Fashion Week. Forever friends Dave Grohl, 52, and his band the Foo Fighters paid a visit to The Morning Show, and Jennifer Aniston, 52, could not hide her inner fan girl, excitedly sharing, “This super fan will never forget this day! Mind officially blown.” Best in show Rita Ora, 30, sparkles in a custom Fendi gown as she puts on…

Search online for the words “Dame Judi Dench” and “trees”, and there is a veritable forest of words written about her passion for them, alongside photographs of her stroking bark and even listening, with a sort of ear trumpet, to the sounds they make. Also a staunch monarchist, it was hardly surprising therefore that Dame Judi was given the honour of offi cially kicking off the Chelsea Flower Show, which includes major exhibits to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee and highlight the climate crisis. Dame Judi, who said the show looked “as always, immaculate”, cut a garland at the Royal Horticultural Society event, held for the first time in autumn rather than spring this year because of Covid, to formally open the Queen’s Green Canopy Garden. It is the largest…

Six months after losing the man she called “my rock”, the Queen has spoken for the first time about her late husband Prince Philip. During the opening ceremony of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Her Majesty referenced her husband, who died in April aged 99, in her address. “I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country, and of the many happy memories Prince Philip and I always held of our time here,” she shared. “It is often said that it is the people that make a place and there are few places where this is truer than in Scotland, as we have seen in recent times.” Looking smart in a stylish green coat and matching hat, the Queen was accompanied to the ceremony by…

Dreaming of precious newborn cuddles and cherished moments with her first grandchild and daughter in America, Sue Fleischl had been counting down the days to August. But as the time grew closer to her departure and the country went into level 4 lockdown, The Great Kiwi Bake Off judge had to make the tough last-minute call to cancel the trip and miss being at the birth of her grandson, Jameson Alexander. “I was meant to arrive in the States on the 23rd of August and he ended up being born on the 25th – one week after we went into lockdown,” shares Sue. “I had planned to go for four weeks, followed by the two weeks of MIQ, but just with the way that Delta was looking, I was quite…

Miranda Harcourt is an acting coach who works with top actors and directors all over the world on films and TV shows such as Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Lion. She and husband Stuart McKenzie are the parents of acting daughters Thomasin, 21, and Davida, 14, who also work internationally and son Peter, 22, who is a law student and journalist. Weekly readers will remember Miranda as Gemma in the 1980s TV show Gloss. You work with many international actors and directors. Have you managed to do this during Covid? I’ve had 18 months at home, but pretty soon I’ll start to travel overseas again, supporting directors on sets. But another way I work is individually with actors on Zoom, preparing their auditions or roles, so really the…

Finn Waterhouse was nine months old when his mum Winnie walked towards his cot to wake him from a day nap and found him covered in blood. The Cambridge mother-of-two frantically scooped him up, noticing the bleed was coming from his nose. “I was shocked and felt a sense of urgency to get it to stop, but at that point his dad Matt and I just thought maybe he’d scratched his nose, since he didn’t seem to notice,” recalls Winnie, 36, also a stay-at-home mum to daughter Reese, three. “We didn’t want to scare him and forced ourselves to keep calm while getting the bleeding under control. When it happened again a few months later, we learned it wasn’t a coincidence.” Finn, who turns five this month, was almost one…

New York cheesecake SERVES 12 PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS 30 MINS 500g plain sweet biscuits 250g butter, melted 750g cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 3 eggs ¾ cup (180g) sour cream ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice SOUR CREAM TOPPING 1 cup (240g) sour cream 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 Process biscuits until fine crumbs form and transfer to a large bowl. Add butter, stirring through crumbs until evenly combined. Press biscuit mixture over base and side of a 24cm springform pan. Place pan on an oven tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 Preheat oven to 160°C/ 140°C fan. 3 Beat cream cheese, rinds and sugar in a medium…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 There is a sense that you might not be quite sure of yourself and you will tread very carefully when dealing with people, making sure that you understand what is expected of you. Take a few minutes to check instructions that have been given to you are correct. There is nothing worse than putting the wrong address in the GPS or trying to assemble and/ or get something to work when you do not have all the information you need. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You are very motivated and ready for action. If you can, go exploring and look for something that catches your imagination – a new sport, interest or philosophy that you can sink your teeth into. There is good…

No time for naps The father of the family had gone to church. On his return, his wife asked him how he enjoyed the service. He replied, “Oh, it was alright – the usual chappy went to sleep.” Their small daughter said, “Oooh! He’ll get his name on the wall!” They were somewhat puzzled to know what she meant and on their enquiring, she said, “Oh, I’ve seen it on the wall of the church: ‘In loving memory of ___ who fell asleep on ___’.” Beware all ye who sleep in the pews! Eileen Happy homemaker I’ve been married for some time now, but I never use a tin-opener without thinking of the remarks of a friend of my in-laws. He was wishing my husband and I all the best…

The first time I tried to read this novel, I found it so peculiar that I gave up after the first chapter. But recently Piranesi won the Women’s Prize for Fiction and, since it’s a very short novel, I thought I’d have another go. I’m very glad I did because it’s one of those stories you can’t stop thinking about – mysterious, unique, deeply strange and very beautiful. That sense of being lost in the opening chapters is quite important to the experience of reading the book, and so I’m being very careful not to give too much away. I can tell you that Piranesi lives in an extraordinary house. He spends his days exploring its vast and endless halls, which are lined with many, many statues. On the lower…

She’s been a golden icon of Hollywood for almost 30 years. Now, here are the photos to prove it! Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone turned up the heat in the South of France when she posed for photographs in a Schiaparelli gold floral corset and black silk taffeta skirt. The stunning beach photo-shoot topped off a fortnight of glamour occasions for the Ratched actress, 63, in which she stepped out twice with Prince Albert of Monaco – once for the premiere of the new James Bond film No Time to Die, then at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health, where the prince, 63, presented her with a lifetime achievement award for her humanitarian efforts around the world. Before her French sojourn, the mother to three sons – Roan, 21, Laird,…