Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 25, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Our amazing story about the two Kiwi twins who were abandoned without clothing on a deserted island in the Bermuda Triangle (see page 34) really struck a chord with me this week. Not because the same thing’s happened to me, thank goodness, but because I’ve recently discovered the British series Naked Attraction, which has quickly become an obsession. I was lying on the couch, channel-surfing while recovering from a three-day birthday blow-out, when I stumbled across the outrageous dating show where singletons pick a date based largely on their genitalia. It was, at first, a rude shock, however, the contestants are so quirky and there’s a real spirit of body-positivity, I’ve become hooked. But don’t worry – you won’t see me ripping off my glad rags for reality TV any…

While many of her Australian colleagues have fled troubled America for more stable pastures back home, Margot Robbie has splashed millions on building her dream home in LA’s Venice Beach – and she’s being warned it could be a costly mistake! The actress and her British husband Tom Ackerley have bought $6.5 million worth of property and land in the seafront neighbourhood, and plan to build their dream home from scratch. Once a hotspot for the rich and famous, the iconic Venice Beach area is no longer all golden beaches and thriving shopfronts, with the COVID-19 pandemic turning it into a hotbed of crime, homeless people, rubbish and drugs. ‘Everything has to revolve around Margot’s work’ “It’s a completely different neighbourhood from when Margot and Tom bought it – the…

ANDY: ‘I LIKE TO IMPRESS MY FIANCÉE IN THE KITCHEN!’ What’s your favourite utensil that you use even when it’s not needed? I actually use my hands more than I should when making food. What’s your go-to cheat meal? A simple pasta dish. Can’t go wrong. What does your family think is your culinary specialty? Seafood – a whole roasted fish is my specialty in their eyes. If you wanted to impress someone, what would you cook? The only person I want to impress is my fiancée and she loves anything with anchovies in it. What’s your go-to meal to cook yourself when you’re feeling melancholy? Definitely a lasagne! What’s your favourite food concoction that most people hate? Cheese and tomato sauce sandwiches. If you could only eat one meal…

Jen Glantz heard the words “you may kiss the bride” 125 times before she married her own soulmate. A professional bridesmaid for almost a decade, New Yorker Jen, 33, spent most of her weekends throwing confetti, toasting the bride and cheering as happy couples said “I do” and kissed. But she often wondered if she would ever find love herself. Worried she’d forever be the bridesmaid and never the bride, Jen admits she nearly gave up on finding The One – until she met Adam. “I questioned if I would ever find love,” says Jen, who threw herself into the dating scene to find her perfect match. “I’d gone on 14 first dates in one month, and I didn’t meet anybody I liked. Adam was date 15.” “We met at…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 With a little luck, this week’s eclipse could catapult you into a more confident, social phase. If you’ve been searching for something more, make a few resolutions. TIME TO TRY Join a local sporting club. NICOLE KIDMAN Like many Geminis, the Aussie golden girl’s easy-going nature has seen her become a global superstar. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Hunches could prove weirdly accurate this month, so don’t ignore that inner voice. If recent stresses have affected your health, zen pursuits like yoga, tai chi or hypnosis should resonate. Some Crabs might even decide to learn more, so why not look into workshops or study courses? TIME TO TRY Research a money-making idea while Mercury moves backwards. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Squeezing…

THE KINDNESS REVOLUTION by Hugh Mackay Allen & Unwin, $32.99 This book penned by social psychologist and author (of 22 books!) Hugh Mackay explores how crises and catastrophes, like natural disasters and the pandemic, can actually make us better human beings. Hugh reflects on challenges we face and the questions we ask ourselves, like, “What really matters to me?” THE WAY OF INTEGRITY by Martha Beck Hachette Australia, $32.99 Follow a four-stage process to rediscover your integrity all while emotional healing and ridding yourself of mental suffering. Author Martha Beck specialises in coaching people to develop their careers and lives through her company Life Design Inc, and brings those techniques to this book. STILL TOGETHER by Manoj Dias Hardie Grant, $24.99 Feeling detached from daily life? This guide by renowned…

GOOEY CHOCOLATE SLOW-COOKER CAKE SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS + STANDING COOK 2 HOURS 30 MINS • 2 cups self-raising flour • ¼ cup premium Dutch processed cocoa powder, plus extra to dust • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • ¾ cup caster sugar • 1 cup milk • 125g unsalted butter, melted, cooled • 3 eggs, lightly beaten • 200g block dark cooking chocolate • vanilla ice-cream, to serve TOPPING • ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed • ¼ cup premium Dutch processed cocoa powder 1 Lightly grease the removable bowl of a 5 to 6-litre (20 to 24-cup) slow cooker. Line base and side with baking paper. 2 Sift combined flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and sugar into a bowl. 3 In a…

Clowning around Forget the face mask – Jennifer Garner has clearly come up with a new way to go incognito while taking a stroll around LA! Gold post The Gulf actor Ido Drent shared this snap from the Gold Coast, writing, “Full heart after our first little holiday as a squad of 5.” Work it, RiRi! She hasn’t released an album in six years, but Rihanna has at least treated fans by posing for a racy lingerie shoot on Instagram. I can’t bear it... Step Up star Jenna Dewan enjoyed some koala-ty time with the Aussie wildlife in Melbourne. “I have died and gone to heaven,” she said. First pics! Mum-of-three Zara Tindall wasn’t wasting any time getting her baby boy Lucas acquainted with her favourite horses in Norfolk. The…

Prince Andrew is facing yet another brutal dig through his racy love-life, with his former girlfriend Kathleen “Koo” Stark set to reveal all. The 65-year-old actress, who dated the prince in the early ’80s, is said to be strapped for cash and has no choice but to publish her memoirs and talk about her ill-fated romance with Andrew, 61. Koo’s financial struggles come after she was hit with a six-figure court bill over a former partner’s claims she owes him maintenance. “This is not what Andrew needs right now,” says an insider. “Koo knows ALL of Andrew’s secrets – they nearly married! During their relationship, they were the toast of the town and back then it was the heady parties every night. “She’ll know all the mischief he got up…

Being stranded naked on a deserted island in the Bermuda Triangle and competing for food with hungry sharks might sound like a nightmare to most, but for Kiwi twins Amber and Serena Shine, it was just another day at the offi ce. Well, kinda. The 30-year-old sisters – from Waiuku, in rural Auckland – had already appeared on Discovery Channel series Naked And Afraid in 2019, living off scorpions, and being stalked by leopards and hyenas while spending 21 days without clothing in remote northern South Africa. So when, in early 2020, the network asked them to return to the show, living on a tropical island for two weeks for a Shark Week special, they couldn’t resist saying yes again. “We’re actually pretty conservative, so the idea of being naked…

Q Will I find love again? I hope my mum comes through to let me know. I miss her dearly. Joanne MITCHELL SAYS Your mum comes through with so much love for you. She tells me you are a gentle and kind soul who has a lot of love to share with someone special. I’m told that over these past few months you’ve been finding yourself. Your mum says she is helping to guide someone special into your life. I feel you will be perfect for each other. Q My beloved husband of nearly 40 years passed and I miss him terribly. Is he at peace and has he forgiven me for letting him down? Edith MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful husband is sitting on a bench that overlooks a field…

From Reece Witherspoon and Russell Brand to Oprah Winfrey, Kundalini yoga has proven popular with many celebrities for its ability to transform energy and enhance awareness. Combining dynamic postures, chanting, breathing and meditation, it was designed for the “householder” with a busy life, a family to raise and work commitments. When tired and overwhelmed, it might seem easier to reach for another cup of coffee or a piece of chocolate, but the truth is, you don’t need to borrow energy. Instead, you can use Kundalini yoga techniques and meditation to rejuvenate and build your energy reserves. THE BENEFITS Kundalini yoga is a powerful practice to rebalance the mind and reduce stress levels. It focuses on realigning the body, decluttering the mind and bringing more awareness to how you are feeling.…

Celeste Barber MCoBeauty ambassador and Insta queen Celeste tells us her must-haves Q What product is always in your handbag? Jurlique Rosewater. It’s so beautiful, even my kids try to use it. They get two sprays each, then they have to start paying. Q What makeup item do you enjoy the most? Mascara is my jam! The MCoBeauty one coats the lashes in these tiny tubes that never smudge or flake and it washes off with warm water in the shower. It’s bloody genius! Q What can’t you leave the house without? Lip gloss – dry lips drive me crazy. I love my MCoBeauty one – it’s really hydrating. Q What tips have you learned from the pros? Filomena Natoli is my makeup artist and she’s all about skin prep…

Funnyman Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica are looking to offload their Colorado winter pad. Th e 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom house was built in 1991 and is nestled within a private enclave in the small ski town of Telluride. The pair bought the sprawling home in 2007 and instantly set to work on remodelling and reimagining the space. In 2011, the Seinfelds listed it for $24 million, but they had a change of heart a few months later and took it off the market. But now it’s back, at a bargain price of $20 million. In the style of a modern farmhouse, the home features breathtaking views of the snowy surrounds. And despite its enormous space, the vaulted great room feels cosy with its exposed wooden beams and stone fireplace. Jerry,…

SLOW-COOKER FRAGRANT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 8 HOURS 15 MINS • 1.6kg whole fresh chicken • 5cm piece ginger, thinly sliced • 4 garlic cloves, halved • 2 star anise • 2 cinnamon sticks • 4 green onions, cut into 5cm batons • ¼ cup light soy sauce • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tsp sesame oil • 270g pkt soba noodles • coriander sprigs, finely chopped red chilli, to serve 1 Place chicken in an 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker. Add 8 cups water, ginger, garlic, star anise and cinnamon. Cook, covered, on Low 8 hours. Carefully transfer chicken to a chopping board and tear into large chunks. 2 Strain cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl. Discard solids and return…

Q Can I cook my favourite recipes in a slow cooker? A Most soup, stew, casserole, tagine and curry recipes are perfect to use in the slow cooker. The trick is to make sure there is enough liquid in the cooker for the long, slow cooking time. Some roasts work well in the slow cooker too. Use recipes that you would normally slow-cook well covered in an oven set at a low temperature. Also, some conventionally slow-cooked desserts and steamed pudding recipes can be used.…

1. Before she was an actor, Katey wanted to be a musician and worked many odd jobs to chase her dream. “I was a singing waitress and got my first record deal doing  that job,” she reveals. “I truly sang for my supper.” 2. Katey was a backup singer for Bob Dylan! But she says, “He fired me and I never actually made it on the road with him. It was really amazing to go to rehearsal with him every day. I’m sure I was singing terribly because  I was so enamoured.” 3. She got her first TV role thanks to her father, a director who worked on shows such as The Twilight Zone and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Hoping his daughter would catch the acting bug, he got Katey…

MOVIE BON JOVI Missing going to see big international stars in concert? In this new movie, Jon and his band bring a never-before-seen performance to cinema screens. Rock out to all your favourite tunes from the comfort of your theatre seat. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK CREATIVE CONSERVATION by Chrissy Wickes & Sonia Frimmel Get some visual inspiration from this stunning collection of Kiwi art featuring Aotearoa’s unique landscapes and wildlife. This book showcases 35 artists, exploring the natural wonders that inspire their work and the importance of conservation. OUT NOW (New Holland Publishers, $45) EVENT FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL The best and brightest of Gallic cinema are hitting Kiwi screens, from Auckland to Dunedin, between June 9 and July 14. With 21 movies to choose from, there’s something for everyone to…

JEN & PAUL’S FEUD EXPOSED! Paul Rudd was always affectionately known as “the seventh Friend’, so it certainly raised eyebrows when the actor – and Jennifer Aniston’s supposed longtime pal – didn’t appear in the show’s big reunion. And now sources tell Woman’s Day the stars’ decades-long friendship has cooled after the 52-year-old, who played Mike Hannigan on the TV hit, refused to take part. “It’s the subject of a lot of whispering,” says a source. “Everyone thought Paul would be a guaranteed cameo, given how close he was with Jen, but she refuses to talk about it, which obviously adds to the mystery.” According to some, it was a simple clash of schedules. “He is busy filming the new Ant-Man movie as well as a new series for Apple,…

It only takes a glimpse at Carolyn Keep’s face to see how besotted she is with her two-month-old son Jasper James. The former What Now presenter and Dancing With The Stars contestant is rugged up at home on a cold morning, little Jasper feeding peacefully, his doting mother gently stroking his soft, downy hair. As his long eyelashes flutter and he drifts off to sleep on her lap, Carolyn still can’t quite believe he’s real. “I know so many mums find it really hard getting up for their babies in the middle of the night and I feel for them, but I’m just so in love,” the 40-year-old says, her eyes welling up. “I sit there and I’m like, ‘I’d never sleep again – I just want to be near…

Jennifer Lopez was said to be in tears when Ben Affleck got down on one knee and proposed last month, as the sun set on their rented mansion in Miami. To an outsider, it might seem way too fast, but for Jen and Ben they’re simply picking up where they left off more than 17 years ago. And according to reports, the reunited couple are planning a lavish wedding in Miami – with a mixture of their original ideas from their abandoned 2003 nuptials in Santa Barbara and some new ideas from their five children – Ben’s kids Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, Sam, 9, and Jen’s twins, Max and Emme, 13. FAMILY AFFAIR “Jen wants their three girls in her bridesmaid group and has even asked Ben’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner…

When Gisborne mum Gina McNeely takes the stage, her family is right there cheering her on as she flexes her muscular 55kg frame in a series of poses. “My girls think I’m Superwoman,” the champion bodybuilder says, her voice tinged with pure pride. That’s because just a few short years ago, Gina, now 45, was struggling with her weight and the mental toll her bad habits were taking. She describes feeling constantly stressed, exhausted and inadequate as she sought comfort in food. “I’d have toast, cereal, bacon and eggs all in one sitting,” confides Gina, who is of Whakatohea and Ngati Kahungunu descent. “Then an hour later, a packet of biscuits with my cup of tea. Dinner would be a huge serving of nachos, lasagne or, more often than not,…

It was just before midnight when Lyle Menendez called 911 to report his parents’ apparent murder. The 21-year-old was so distraught the dispatcher couldn’t understand what he was trying to say but finally a sobbing Lyle blurted out, “They shot and killed my parents!” When police officers arrived at the Menendez family home, a luxurious mansion in California’s Beverly Hills, they found Lyle’s 18-year old brother Erik curled up in a ball on the front lawn, crying so loudly the neighbours were able to hear him. The distressed brothers explained they had returned home to discover their parents, Jose, 45, and Kitty, 47, dead in the family den, apparently victims of a brutal double murder. It was later revealed the wealthy, successful couple had been blasted 15 times with shotguns…

Angry Bella speaks out! AMANDA SAYS As soon as I connected I could see Bella is so angry and very aggressive, refusing to socialise with anyone. She tells me there’s another bird in the cage with her and it’s not a real bird but actually an ornament. Bella is offended and says, “Do you think I’m stupid and not realise that this is only an ornament?” She doesn’t want to leave her big cage but does ask if she can go out onto the verandah more often as she likes to look outside. Bella does however like Debra’s husband. She knows that Debra was wondering if another bird would help Bella. Bella’s answer is yes, but on the condition that it has to be the right fit. I asked Bella…

Spinal twist To distribute the energy around your body, sit cross-legged with hands on the shoulders. Inhale as you twist to the left, exhale and twist to the right. Breathe powerfully through the nose, feeling the belly rise on the inhale and draw into the spine on the exhale. Continue for two minutes. Breath of fire To decrease stress and enhance concentration, seal your lips, then breathe in and out of your nose rapidly at a rate of about one to two breaths per second. As you inhale, feel the belly expand like a balloon. As you exhale, engage your belly towards the spine. Continue for two minutes. (Avoid if you are pregnant or menstruating.) Meditation To bring clarity to the mind, sit cross-legged with the spine straight. Direct all…

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CHICKEN & CHORIZO PAELLA SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 4 HOURS 15 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 750g chicken thighs, coarsely chopped • 1 cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced • 1 brown onion, finely chopped • 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ tsp saffron threads • 2 tsp smoked paprika • 1 cup chicken stock • 400g can diced tomatoes • 500g pkt 90-second microwave white long-grain rice • ¾ cup frozen peas • green olives, fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon wedges, to serve 1 In a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker, heat oil on sear setting (High). Cook chicken and chorizo in batches, turning, until browned. 2 Add onion, capsicum, garlic, spices, stock and undrained tomatoes. Cook, covered, on Low 4 hours.…

Japanese curry Say sayonara to hunger with this tasty treat! Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 large sliced onion and 3cm piece ginger, grated. Cook for 2-3 mins. Add 6 chicken drumsticks (skin removed, knuckle cut off) and cook, turning, 4-5 mins. Place chicken mixture in a slow cooker. Return pan to medium heat and melt 50g butter, then add 50g plain flour, stirring constantly for 3 mins. Whisk in 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tbsp garam masala and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, then slowly whisk in 1 litre chicken stock, 250ml apple juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp apple cider vinegar until smooth. Bring to the boil, then transfer to slow cooker, cover and cook on Low for 2…

9 Lives SUNDAY, 6PM, TVNZ 2 Former Good Morning and Homai Te Pakipaki presenter Matai Smith hosts this fast-paced new bilingual game show, where contestants’ general knowledge is put to the test with questions in both te reo Maori and English as they compete for a cash prize. Who will kaikape (outrun) the chaser?! Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder TUESDAY, 7.30PM, PRIME Step inside the magical world of Lego! This special series gives exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the UK’s Legoland Windsor Resort to see what it takes to keep the popular theme park running and meet the incredible team who builds spectacular attractions from Lego bricks. Claws MONDAY, TVNZ ONDEMAND By day, they’re nail technicians, but by night, the ladies at Manatee County’s Nail Artisan salon are hustlers. With…

A dress to impress NICKY ROTHSCHILD & KATHY HILTON It seems the socialite’s been raiding her TV star mum’s wardrobe, appearing at an event in New York in the very same frock the Real Housewife wore for a night out on the town. Chin-chin, Charles! PRINCE CHARLES & CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL Have you heard the one about the royal who walked into a bar? The heir pulled a pint – and sampled his good work – during a visit to a London pub, the aptly named Prince of Wales! Model meal COLIN MATHURA-JEFFREE & LORRAINE DOWNES Dining with the stars! Two of NZ’s top beauties shared a laugh-filled long lunch in Auckland. Slice work! THE AM SHOW Cake for brekkie, anyone? Mark Richardson, Aziz Al Sa’afin, Duncan Garner and…