Innholdsfortegnelse for March 20, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Pippa Middleton became the world’s most famous bridesmaid after wowing us all in a figure-hugging frock at her sister’s royal wedding back in 2011. But as her own big day approaches, the bride-to-be is fuming over fears that Prince Harry’s glamorous girlfriend Meghan Markle will steal her limelight when she marries hedge fund billionaire James Matthews in May. And Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has been caught in the middle of this escalating wedding war! “Kate says she’s stuck in an impossible situation,” reveals our Woman’s Day insider. “She has Pippa on one side and Meghan on the other, both of whom adore the attention and love being the ‘it girl’. Kate can’t see a way through this.” Pippa, 33, is causing trouble after learning that Harry wants to take sexy…

They’re one of Hollywood’s most reclusive couples, so it was no surprise that Eva Mendes failed to join her partner Ryan Gosling at the Oscars despite the fact he was up for the coveted Best Actor trophy. Indeed, the couple haven’t been together on a red carpet in the past two years, although they’ve been seen on several romantic restaurant dates and leisurely strolls in that time. However, in recent months, even these outings have been rare and Ryan, 36, looked downcast as he was spotted heading to Eva’s 43rd birthday party last week. The reason? Insiders claim the A-list pair have been arguing about his close bond with his La La Land co-star Emma Stone. Ahead of the Oscars, the actor had been desperate for his partner to join…

Also sporting a new blonde ’do and going through her own heartache, Hollywood siren Scarlett Johansson is gearing up for a divorce battle so nasty, it bites! The Lost in Translation star last week officially filed papers to separate from French journalist Romain Dauriac, laying the groundwork for an ugly fight over custody of their two-year-old daughter Rose. Insiders say Romain, 34, who she wed in 2014, argues he can give Rose a much more stable home life in Paris than Scarlett, 32, who travels often for work and spends most of her time on film sets. Scarlett is believed to be countering that Romain, who is not wealthy, is using their custody battle to access her $120 million fortune. The actress – who has been linked to Sean Penn,…

Woman’s Day parenting columnist and mum of teens Kate Hawkesby shares her thoughts: “I read a really cool piece on this from a parenting “expert” (of which I am definitely not) and he said it’s important not to demonise our kids over this kind of stuff. Teenagers are going to make mistakes – and lots of them – so he suggested pausing to take a deep breath before we go into “reaction mode” where we could end up sending the issue further underground or making it worse. Often teens who are doing inappropriate things online aren’t feeling great about themselves in the first place, so we want to make sure we don’t make them feel worse. Keeping the communication lines open is key. Let’s face it, we will never be…

We live in a world of “consciously uncoupled” celebs, but when Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, she was determined to shut him out of her life for good. Embarking on a fresh start away from her marriage and the grasp of the Church of Scientology, the actress vowed their daughter Suri – who was just six years old when the couple split in 2012 – would enjoy a normal childhood, in spite of her highly-publicised early years. Now sources have revealed to Woman’s Day just how serious Katie has been about shielding Suri from the drama that plagued her marriage to Tom and the endless rumours that have ensued ever since their divorce. It comes after the 38-year-old actress admitted last week she’s done everything to protect…

She’s the sun-loving TV psychic with the bright pink hair, broad Birmingham accent and million-miles-a-minute banter. He’s a mild-mannered man of few words who built their four-storey home with his bare hands and dreams of visiting the Canadian Rockies. It’s fair to say Sensing Murder medium Sue Nicholson and her husband Steve are opposites in nearly every way. But that, they reckon, is why they’ve been happily married for four decades and why Steve, a retired engineer, is now Sue’s manager. “Forty years!” beams Sue as the couple chat to Woman’s Day in the lounge of their Lower Hutt home, which they share with their beloved terrier-cross Leo. “Not bad, is it? Even if he did buy me an ‘In Sympathy’ card by mistake for our first wedding anniversary!” Since…

Bodysuits are back in a big way. Chic and smooth, they’re a great way to show off the narrowest part of your torso for a slimming silhouette. Stockists Colette by Colette Hayman (09) 815 1481, Country Road 0800 105 655, Dotti 0800 369 327, Farmers 0800 327 637, Glassons 0800 GLASSONS, H&M 0800 406 700, Ketz-ke (09) 489 7676, Mi Piaci (09) 524 1430, Novo (09) 846 7828, Witchery (09) 523 1335, Zara (09) 905 6420…

With jetset lifestyles and non-stop red-carpet moments, celebrities pick up plenty of tips and tricks from the expert glamour squads that attend them for every role or event along the way. That said, their skin and hair endures some seriously taxing treatment too, so when it comes to fail-proof products, they know their stuff. Busy mum Nicole Kidman likes multitasker Benefit Benetint, $57, for a natural flush that suits her porcelain skin. Supermodel Cindy Crawford says she introduced model daughter Kaia to Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Foundation, $95, because “you can’t mess it up”. To add body and texture to her stick-straight hair, Hilary Swank loves Oribe’s cult Dry Texturizing Spray, $69. With some of the best locks in the business, actress Priyanka Chopra keeps her hair shiny and sleek…

Getting fit and losing weight don’t have to mean No excuses! hours of Michelle’s a slogging mum too. it out at the gym! Celeb trainer Michelle Bridges reckons just 15 minutes is all you need to achieve a good workout. And she should know! With a jam-packed work schedule and one-year-old son Axel to run around after, Michelle’s a master of multitasking. “I’m just like everybody else,” she insists. “I don’t have the luxury of going to the gym whenever I want, so with the little time I do have, I want to make it as worthwhile as possible!” So you reckon you don’t have any time? Nice try! That excuse won’t fly with Michelle. “Give me a break!” she laughs. “Barack Obama trained five or six times a week,…

“I always make sure it has brewed for three minutes before I drink it. It makes a huge difference.” THE PINK CUP FOR ME, PLEASE NAME Alla Heta, Bell Tea Company TEA OF CHOICE Bell Pure Green tea As Master Tea Blender at the Bell Tea Company, I look back on my tea-making habits as a teenager with shame. I definitely had a dunk-it-and-go approach – basically giving the cup of hot water just a sniff of a tea bag. These days I have far more respect for the art of tea making – and tea drinking! I always make sure it has brewed for three minutes before I drink it. It makes a huge difference – not only to the flavour of the tea but also it means you’re…

Pavlova Nests with Watermelon Salad SERVES 6 PREPARATION 30 MINUTES (PLUS CHILLING) COOKING 2 HOURS 1½ cups low-fat Greek-style yoghurt 1 tablespoon caster sugar, plus ¾ cup extra 3 egg whites 500g seedless watermelon, peeled, cubed 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, sliced 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial ¼ cup mint leaves 1. In a large bowl, mix together yoghurt and sugar. Transfer to the centre of a 40cm-square piece of muslin. Gather corners, securing into a parcel with a rubber band. Thread a wooden spoon through rubber band and hang over bowl to catch draining liquid. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. 2. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. 3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually…

Q My mother keeps buying me clothes – in particular, frilly, girly dresses that would better suit someone younger than me. I’m recently single and I believe she thinks that I need help snagging the “right” guy. I could not wear them, but she always asks to see me in what she’s bought. I’m going nuts! • Fashion Cringe, Auckland A Oh, so cute ... bless her heart. It reminds me of Bridget Jones’ mother putting her in that awful Christmas outfit. Just amuse her. What the hell, eh? She’s getting some joy out of thinking she’s helping you. It’s about her! Q My best friend never asks me about my holidays, my workplace, my plans or even how I am doing. I am forever complimenting her and encouraging of…

Your letters Zac attack! What a lovely, wholesome and good-looking man the new Bachelor is (WD, March 6)! Zac Franich looks like a happy, well-adjusted Kiwi bloke who, I think it’s safe to say, will appeal to all of the lucky Bachelorettes. It sure makes me wish I was young again – but dreams are free at any age! I can’t wait to see the new series. • Ann, Ohope Curvy chic Your article “Mum’s mission: Why I blogged in my togs” was so refreshing (WD, February 27). How great to see our gorgeous Kiwi gals in their groovy togs and looking lovely! Kudos to Monique too, who chose blogging as a support system for herself when her body was changing with pregnancy. What amazing and real women! • Jill,…

After just one read of the script for This is Us, Mandy Moore put up her hand to play wife and mother-to-be Rebecca Pearson. In fact, she demanded the role be hers. “I was one of the first people to audition,” says the 32-year-old. “It was so beautiful and such a special project. I thought, ‘I have to be part of it. This is my part – I am Rebecca!’” The producers agreed and snapped her up to star alongside 39-year-old Milo Ventimiglia, who Mandy gushes is “the dreamiest”. Now the former pop star gets candid about love, kids and why she shunned the spotlight. Milo plays your husband Jack and your characters are really close. What is it like working with him? We didn’t really know each other, so…

1 DEEP UNDERCOVER MONDAY, 9PM, THE BOX From the Mafia and biker gangs to international smugglers, treason, political corruption and murder, this thrilling new true-crime series features it all. The show highlights the extreme danger and risks taken by undercover officials involved in the most intense investigations into organised crime. 2 ORPHAN BLACK SATURDAY, 11.35AM, SOHO With season five on its way, this weekend is the perfect time to binge the last series! The hit sci-fi show stars Tatiana Maslany as several identical clones, a role which has earned her an Emmy, two Critics’ Choice Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. 3 WHY ARE WE GETTING SO FAT? TUESDAY, 9.30PM, TVNZ 1 Over 60% of adults in the UK are overweight or obese, while one in three Kiwi…

My intermediate school years were the toughest years for me and left me with a less-than-desirable nickname that stuck with me right into high school. A nickname might not seem like much, but it epitomises one of the terrible things about bullying – it says to the victim, “This is how we see you, this is what you are.” The difference between bullying then and bullying now is that because of technology, bullies can follow our kids all the way home and through our front doors. A recent study by the group Sticks‘nStones of 750 young people from Otago, showed over a third had been cyber bullied. Sticks‘nStones is a student-led programme focused on taking positive action online to stop bullying online and in person. Surveys vary, but it is…

It was a Cyrus family affair at last week’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. Wearing an “I heart Noah” T-shirt and sparkly tights, Miley introduced her little sister for her big debut at the Los Angeles event. “She’s who I want to be when I grow up and that’s saying a lot because she’s a lot younger than me,” said the pop star, also holding a sign confessing her lo ve. “So get ready, everybody, because 2017 is a bout to be Noah’s year. Give it up for my favourite person in the entire world!” Just 17 years old, the youngest Cyrus then took to the stage to perform her song “Make Me (Cry)” wearing a red-hot jumpsuit, which got the crowd – including Miley and their parents Billy Ray and Tish…

›› When he split with his Spanish wife Catriona five years ago, British TV star George Clarke admitted it was the first time he’d been single since he was 18. But it’s clear the lovable architect, who is visiting New Zealand to film Kiwi abodes for George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, is solo no more! Strolling hand in hand with blonde beauty Katie Morgan-Jones in Tairua in the Coromandel, the dad-of-three looked all loved-up. While it’s unclear how long they’ve been a couple, witnesses say George and the former London model, who now runs a fashion PR company, could barely keep their hands off each other. At one point, the sweethearts even stopped at a real-estate office, where they seemed to take a healthy interest in the houses on offer. It…

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First base J.LO’S HOT NEW CATCH It’s game on between the singer and the big-hitting baseballer Hey, batter batter! Newly single Jennifer Lopez is back in the dating game, with reports swirling the pop diva has caught the eye of baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. According to an insider, J.Lo, 47, and the retired New York Yankees slugger, nicknamed A-Rod, 41, have been secretly dating for months. The pair – who first met back in 2005 – were recently seen together backstage at one of the “Booty” singer’s concerts in Las Vegas. “They are really into each other because they have so much in common – from their Latin roots, to their love of New York and their kids,” says our source. “J.Lo’s excited. He has been around her family and…

She stars in the new live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast and it seems Emma Watson is headed for her own real-life fairytale happy ending, with rumours her boyfriend is about to pop the question! After 18 months of dating, friends are whispering that the 26-year-old Harry Potter actress and tech entrepreneur William “Mack” Knight, 35, are set to get engaged – and his mother Katherine has already publicly given her approval, adding, “I have met Emma and she’s a wonderful girl.” The pair haven’t officially acknowledged their relationship and not much is known about Mack, but it’s been reported that his family is from Florida, he has a twin and he makes more than $200,000 a year. He and the star got together in 2015, shortly after her…

He’s failed to find lasting love since his marriage to Katie ended in 2012, but Tom Cruise now has his sights firmly set on his sexy Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nationco-star Rebecca Ferguson. And the superstar has even re-written parts of the new M:I-6script to ensure that 33-year-old Rebecca features alongside him as much as possible. “Tom and Rebecca got on like a house on fire in the first film,” reveals an insider. “It’s rare to bring back a character, but Rebecca really made an impression on Tom. “In Tom’s opinion, letting their characters flirt with a romance on screen could help liven things up.” Luckily for the actor, his co-star is certainly open to the possibility of a love connection. “Rebecca thinks the world of Tom,” reports the insider.…

In the winter of 2014, Bex Redman and Lydia O’Dowd met and fell in love on New Brighton Beach in Christchurch. Bonding over a shared love of spirituality, the outdoors and travel, the two women just clicked. “We instantly knew we would have a profound effect on the other person’s life,” recalls Lydia, 22. But two years into their relationship, Bex became Bax. The subtle name change symbolised Bax’s journey to become the person he felt he was born to be. Nine months ago, the 25-year-old began hormone replacement therapy to transition from a woman into a man. “I always felt like I had a male mind in a female body,” Bax explains. “Every day was like wearing a costume and it was exhausting.” The couple, who live out of…

CINCH IT IN ! The corset belt is everywhere this season! Dress up a basic tee or add to a dress for a look that will show off all your curves. POP ’TIL YOU DROP Buy ready to wear or customise something to get that modern pop-art feel with your accessories. WORKS A CHARM Clip on a trinket to give new life to a handbag.Go for something bright and contrasting to make it pop! SHINE BRIGHT Metallic accessories will instantly modernise your ensemble and keep you in step with the style pack. Stockists Boohoo boohoo.co.nz, French Connection (09) 523 3950, Glassons 0800 GLASSONS, H&M 0800 406 700, Kmart 0800 945 995, Rubi 0800 452 885, Witchery (09) 523 1335, Zara (09) 905 6420…

Round one JUMP SQUAT TARGET: Legs and core. Lower into a deep squat, then push through your heels as you jump, landing softly with knees over toes and your torso tall. Repeat for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds. PUSH-UP TARGET: Chest and arms. Keep your back long and, on your knees or toes, bend your elbows to lower your chest between your hands. Push back up to the starting position. Repeat for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds. Round two BURPEE TARGET: Whole body. From a standing position, step or jump your feet back into a plank, keeping your back long, before jumping your feet back underneath you and standing or jumping back upright. Repeat for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds. SUPERMAN PLANK TARGET: Core. Start in a…

Zucchini Spaghetti with Tomato & Feta SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOKING 35 MINUTES 500g cherry truss tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons extra ¼ cup oregano leaves, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano extra 200g feta, sliced into 4 lengthways ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 5 small zucchini 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup small basil leaves 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. 2. Place tomatoes on one tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oregano leaves. Season. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and blistered. 3. Place feta on second tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, then top with chilli and 2…

OK, it’s official. I want to be Helen Mirren when I grow up. I’ve long loved her in the movies, but after seeing her talk about the L’Oréal and Prince’s Trust campaign to turn self-doubt into self-worth, I’m taking my fan-girling to a whole new level. In case you’ve missed it, the French beauty giant and the British trust set up by Prince Charles to help struggling young people have joined forces to help promote confidence among the 18 to 30-year-olds. As Helen (that’s what I call her now we’re so close) says in her empowering clip, which you can see on YouTube, everyone has self-doubt, but it’s not ’til you’re older that you realise it’s not the end of the world. Or even the road.You just have to hang…

What do you do when you have no money readily available (the credit cards are shrinking away at your touch), but you suddenly have an overwhelming desire for white ankle boots? Rachel Zoe, stylist to the very, very, very hungry stars, has announced that white ankle boots are “it” for autumn-winter. In Europe and North America, it’s all anyone is wearing. Well, along with warm clothes and jackets. Although initially I was a bit “meh” about them, the more I looked at Scarlett Johansson (practically my twin) wearing them, the more I knew I must have them. So began my quest to buy a pair of fairly flat (I’m fairly tall and fairly clumsy) white ankle boots. First I looked at every New Zealand website. Nope. Then every Aussie website.…

In Jennifer Ryan’s The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir (HarperCollins, rrp $34.99), change is afoot in the idyllic village of Chilbury. It’s 1940 and hearts are breaking as sons and husbands leave to fight. But the women are ready to sing, and with a little fighting spirit and the arrival of a new musical resident, the village choir is reborn! However, for one villager, it’s the perfect cover to destroy their new-found harmony. Behind the scenes Follow @womansdaynz on Instagram for candid celeb snaps and funny staff shots! Day details To send a letter to the editor or if you have a story, contact us: Woman’s Day, Private Bag 92512 ,Wellesley Street, Auckland wdaynz@bauermedia .co.nz facebook.com/  womansdaynz @womansdaynz (09) 308 2718…

Blake Lively’s movie The Shallows is hitting the small screen for the first time on Sky Movies Premiere, so let’s take a look at some fun facts about the blonde bombshell. 1 She played party girl Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl, but Blake says she doesn’t drink at all. 2 Guitar Hero is her secret hidden talent and she even competes in tournaments in her free time. 3 She was born with the name Blake Ellender Brown, but when her father Ernie took her mum Elaine’s surname, she changed to Lively as well. 4 Vroom vroom! Her first pet dog was named 405 after the Los Angeles freeway. 5 In high school, she was a cheerleader, class president and part of the choir. 6 In her very first…

I AM INNOCENT Saturday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★★ As it returns for season two, binge-watch all the episodes and dive into the stories of Kiwis accused of crimes they say they didn’t commit. TRIAL AND ERROR Thursday on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★ Laugh out loud with this hilarious new comedy starring John Lithgow as a beloved poetry professor on trial for murder in a small southern town. JULIE’S GREENROOM Friday on Netflix Rating: ★★★★★ Legendary Julie Andrews is your new streaming queen with a charming new show about the performing arts. It might be for preschoolers, but you’ll want to watch too! SUFFRAGETTE Available on Neon Rating: ★★★★ Gripping and powerful, this film tells the tale of a woman who joins the underground suffragette movement in the early 1900s…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Venus is about to spoil you rotten! OK, March might be expensive, but concerts and dinners should make for a memorable month. Anything musical will draw you in and not just as a spectator. If you’ve always dreamed of singing or dancing, Mars is shouting, “Just do it!” Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 It’s true that full moons heighten our intuition, so pay close attention to your dreams. Insights gained now could prompt an important decision. If a health issue has been bothering you, bounce your ideas off a friend, then start planning a holiday – those feet will get itchy in the cooler months! Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Want to lower those stress levels? Many lightbulb moments await! Whether it’s…

Clemence Poesy The French actress and Chloé muse sports coordinated separates from the label for a fabulously chic look. Rita Ora The America’s Next Top Model host works a menswear-inspired Vivienne Westwood look and keeps it fierce. Kate Mara Looking all types of prim and proper, the Morgan actress is buttoned up and ladylike in Valentino. Emily Ratajkowski So refreshing to see the model earn her stripes in an ensemble from the über-cool label Monse. Solange Knowles Queen Bey’s talented younger sister steps out in sheer prairie style designed by Chloé. Dianna Agron The former Glee songbird is dressed to the nines in velvet and check pieces by Miu Miu. Kate Moss The British supermodel keeps things très chic in a Saint Laurent trench and leather shorts. Olivia Palermo Pairing…

Beautiful New Zealand will always be home, but after moving to Melbourne in my 30s, I became a big fan of the “world’s most liveable city”. I fell for the fabulous fashion, food, footy, laneways, galleries, gardens, markets, trams ... My list of things Melbourne does well goes on and on. But one thing I didn’t expect to fall in love with was the races. When I first arrived there, I looked twice at the ladies flocking to Flemington in their crazy big hats and heels, and thought it really wasn’t for me. My, how I flipped on that one! After one season working on the Spring Racing Carnival for Channel Seven, I was hooked. I caught the fever! The horse races were thrilling – especially the Melbourne Cup –…

Three months after tragically miscarrying her second child, it seems that Zara Tindall may have something to celebrate again. The 35-year-old equestrian star and her husband Mike, 38, were devastated when they lost their baby just before Christmas. But they made no secret of the fact they would try to conceive a sibling for three-year-old Mia again, and our royal insider says Zara has been dropping hints that she might already be expecting. “Zara poured her grief into focusing on falling pregnant as soon as possible,” says the source. “And it seems that her dream may have come true because she’s been giving lots of little hints that she’s in the early stages of pregnancy.” Zara reportedly also complained of feeling “off” at Mike’s rugby match near their Gloucestershire home…

‘ It was a surprise to everyone! It’s so funny and so weird that it actually happened ’ It’s the Shortland Street scene that’s got us – and the rest of the world – laughing. Since hitting our screens last month, Chris Warner’s unforgettable “Please tell me that’s not your penis” line has gone viral, inspiring memes, a music remix, countless headlines and even a spoof by some of Hollywood’s best actors. Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel recreated the cliffhanger in an hilarious skit starring Alec Baldwin as Dr Warner himself, taking Shortland Street to a whole new level of fame. But Michael Galvin, whose character Chris utters the brilliant words after intercepting a naked selfie from his teenage son Harry (played by Reid Walker), tells us that while there’s no…

The new wave of palettes have your go-to neutral shades – and they’re also a great way to try out trendy hues that you may not feel brave enough to buy individually.…

CURL POWER THE LOOK: Texture, curls and colour combine to create an upbeat look that has playful movement. Lighter tones from Vanessa’s ears to tips are created using a freehand “painted on” technique that enhances the movement and flatters a heart-shaped face. HOW TO STYLE: Definition is important as very curly bobs and lobs can look triangular or mushroom-like. Curly hair that’s been lightened can also be dry, so look for moisturising products. If you have natural wave or curl, apply a defining mousse and roughly dry, scrunching it before applying a touch of styling cream to smooth and separate curls. If you have straight hair, wrap sections around a large curling wand. RETRO CHIC THE LOOK: There’s an element of modern Gatsby in Kate’s style that makes it perfect…

EAT WHOLE FOODS “I try to eat 80-90% of foods pulled off trees or pulled out of the ground,” says Michelle. “I also have something green in every meal.” BE ORGANISED “Fill your fridge and pantry with healthy choices,” she tells. “That way, when the wheels completely fall off, you know you’ve got something there you can throw together. It’s really good to have a couple of go-to recipes too. Try something basic, such as a tuna salad made with a tin of tuna, a tin of chickpeas, some lettuce, a couple of cucumbers and tomatoes.” PERFECT YOUR PORTION SIZES “So many women cook the family meal and then serve up the same size for themselves as for their partner – and he’s 1.9 metres and a landscape gardener, while…

MONDAY Vegetable Tart SERVES 4 PREPARATION 20 MINUTES (PLUS RESTING) COOKING 45 MINUTES 1½ sheets shortcrust pastry 350g ricotta ½ cup finely grated parmesan 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated 400g orange kumara, peeled, thinly sliced lengthways 400g purple kumara, scrubbed, thinly sliced lengthways 3 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways 270g jar roasted capsicum, drained, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¹/ ³ cup pesto leafy salad to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease a 22cm loose-bottomed, fluted tart pan. 2. Join pastry along one edge, pressing well. Ease into pan, pressing into the sides. Rest in fridge for 20 minutes. 3. Line pastry case with baking paper and fill with baking weights. Bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove paper and weights. Bake…

Going as a parent helper on school camp with my daughter was an eye-opener. To be frank, I was expecting the worst. Well, when I say the worst, I mean not a lot of sleep, a thin plastic mattress, dodgy showers and heaps of mince. None of life’s luxuries, shall we say. Are wine and coffee a luxury, though? I think they’re more a necessity these days, aren’t they? Anyway, let’s just say my expectations were low and in that regard, they were met. There was not a lot of sleep in the muggy, airless cabins on thin plastic mattresses in a dorm chocka with other camp mums. The meals were largely all mince and there was certainly no wine. But some things surprised me that I wasn’t expecting. Like…

QI desperately want a breast reduction, but my husband is dead set against it and thinks it will ruin our sex life. I know I should appreciate and love my body for what it is, but I find them painful and I hate being the subject of so much attention. He says we could be spending the money on more important things. • Top Heavy, Hawke’s Bay A Our partners are meant to love us for who we are, not for our E cups. I’d have to say that while all relationships should involve a degree of consultation about big decisions in our lives, you wanting dominion over your own breasts is ultimately your business. If your husband’s penis caused him stomach pain, expensive undies and a lifetime of unwarranted…

The curse of a travel editor is having to spill the beans on some best-kept secrets so that everyone can have a crack at them. I think Marlborough is one such secret. 1 The wine New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc is world famous and most of it comes from Marlborough, a relatively new district in grape-growing terms. The first vines were only planted in the early 1970s after a Montana scout looking for new wine territory worked out that with its maximum sun and minimum rain, this part of the world could do very nicely. And so it has. Now the flat land surrounding Blenheim heaves with grapes and cellar doors beckon at every turn. Actually, they don’t usually beckon me as a non-sauvignon drinker, but my latest trip changed all…

Roses, diamonds and dates, oh my! The hotly anticipated new season of The Bachelor New Zealand is almost here. Before the show starts this Sunday, get to know man of the hour Zac Franich a little better. To find out what makes him tick, Woman’s Day asks the hunky 28-year-old what sends his emotions – and emojis – flying. ONE THING THAT MAKES ME ... HAPPY “The ocean. I grew up in the water – I’m a water baby. I love the water.” LAUGH “People with a dry sense of humour because they’re funny!” EMBARRASSED “Compliments. I’m not very good at accepting them – I think it’s a Kiwi thing!” SAD “Rundown houses. I feel like they once had promise and were cared for – there was a story and…

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS Not many actresses can say their first job turned into a blockbuster chick flick! This classic, also starring America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn, is still a favourite to stream on Netflix. ACCEPTED Have a giggle with a fresh-faced Blake in this 2006 uni comedy! She stars alongside Jonah Hill and Justin Long in the film, which is now on Neon. THE AGE OF ADALINE This romantic fantasy film was Blake’s big return after Gossip Girl ended in 2012 and she definitely delivered! Pick this flick up on DVD because watching it once is just not enough. GREEN LANTERN We can thank DC Comics for bringing Ryan and Blake together! The Hollywood golden couple met while filming this superhero movie, which is available…

Woman’s Day , DreamWorks and the director of Madagascar invite you to meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit, speaks with the voice and wit of Alec Baldwin, and stars in the animated comedy The Boss Baby . It’s an hilariously universal story about how a newborn’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative seven-year-old named Tim. With a heart-filled message about the importance of family, DreamWorks’ The Boss Baby is an authentic and broadly appealing original comedy for all ages. Other hilarious voices in the cast, include, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Tobey Maguire and Steve Buscemi. Visit thebossbaby.co.nz. BE IN TO WIN…