Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 36, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Here we go again, huh? I do hope you’re staying safe and sane in these uncertain times. The Woman’s Day team has been busily beavering away from home to bring you this mag, which hopefully provides some entertainment and escapism. I know I’m looking forward to cracking into the puzzles and trying out a few recipes while I’m stuck within these four walls. Working from home has its advantages. For instance, I’m typing this while wearing my zebra-print trackies and I’ve been able to confirm my suspicion that the cat spends her entire day curled up on the couch. On the downside, when I tried to hug the dog yesterday, after my laptop crashed for the third time, he somehow managed to head-butt me in the lips, meaning I now…

Despite all the problems plaguing the royals right now, nothing – not even a last-minute COVID scare – was going to get in the way of the family’s traditional summer holiday to Balmoral. Sources say the Queen welcomed the clan to the idyllic Highland estate earlier this month and it’s been a full house as the family rallies around their matriarch, 95, who has hosted without her beloved husband Prince Philip for the first time. A CELEBRATION “There was to be no talk of missing family members, no crisis summits, no room for misery – this was about family, and the Queen wanted to play grandma, or great-grandma in her case,” says an insider. “It might not feel that way but they did have a lot to celebrate with new…

Barbra Streisand has revealed Prince Charles once tried to woo her after asking to meet her at a San Diego recording studio in 1974, three years before he started his romance with Princess Diana. Speaking on UK TV, the star recalled a time after their initial meeting when the heir apparent sent her flowers when she was in London. “I said, ‘Who sent me that?’” the singer recalls of spotting a bunch of fresh blooms in her assistant’s hotel room, when Barbra was 32 and the prince was 26. “And she said, ‘A fan called Charles.’ And I said, ‘Really? Let me see the note’ – and there was his seal. And they weren’t, like, from a florist because they were from his gardens and it’s a different look. “[The…

It seems we were the ones who blinked – more than 50 years have passed and now I Dream Of Jeannie’s bubbly blonde star Barbara Eden is celebrating her 90th birthday! And after all this time, the actress still has that special spark that made her a household name back in the 1960s. “I think the secret to feeling great is to keep active, do things that you love and have a good sense of humour,” says Barbara, who’s still acting in theatre shows and recently released her first children’s book, Barbara And The Djinn. Despite starring in several hit 1960 films such as Flaming Star and From The Terrace, the star will always be best known for her role as effervescent Jeannie alongside Larry Hagman in the sitcom that…

Like many new mums, Rachael Casella frequently finds herself gazing at her baby, overwhelmed with happiness. “Sometimes I feel like I’m going to explode with love,” she says, smiling. “Izaac is amazing and the past few months have been incredible.” But these precious moments with the now-five-month-old little boy are also bittersweet for the Sydney mum. “Although it’s a really beautiful time, it’s complex,” admits Rachael, 37. “I feel guilty because maybe I shouldn’t be happy then I feel guilty for feeling that, too.” It’s no surprise Rachael’s emotions are in flux. Nearly four years ago, she and husband Jonny’s beloved little girl Mackenzie passed away at seven months and 11 days old. EARLY DIAGNOSIS Mackenzie had spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA), the terminal genetic condition that progressively destroys…

A stray that stayed... AMANDA SAYS Brock shows me he’s living, and quickly tells me about his soulmate dog, Mishka, who has passed over. Mishka comes through and shows me she passed from a tumour. Brock stands back and lets Mishka and Sam’s mum come through because he knew Sam really needed to hear from them both. Brock tells me he somehow ended up outside Sam’s place after roaming the streets as a stray. He says he adores his dad. He tells me about nine months ago there was a very upsetting incident with a neighbour and this has made him very anxious when the family leaves the house. I have a chat with him about it and it seems to calm him down. Brock used to pace back and…

We can all attest to being time poor at some stage or another. Whether it be applying a lick of mascara while commuting or adding a touch of concealer while running out the door, a five-minute face is the ultimate goal – but you need the right tools to get you there. With simple, fresh makeup now trending and multi-tasking products in abundance, here are a few of the best-performing buys for convenience and confidence. BLUSH Bite Beauty Daycation Whipped Blush in Melon Mojito, $57 A cream blush should be at the top of your list for a five-minute face. It’s the new confidence-boosting product that’ll save you the need for eyeshadow and more. Melt this newbie from clean brand Bite Beauty onto your cheeks and sweep up towards…

CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 500g turkey mince (see Tip) • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs • ½ cup grated parmesan • 1 small onion, finely chopped • ¼ cup chopped sage • 1 egg, whisked •1/3 cup olive oil • 1 cup cranberry sauce • 200g (½ bunch) watercress, washed, trimmed • 1 fennel, thinly sliced • 1 firm pear, cored, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp white-wine vinegar • toasted pine nuts, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a large bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, sage and egg. Season and mix well. Roll 2 tbsp mixture at a time into balls. Arrange on tray. 3 In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat…

Scotch fillet soba noodles with honey-glazed veges Sports dietitian Jessica Spendlove shares her protein-powered recipe SERVES 4 Cook 200g soba noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water. To make the dressing, combine 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, 2 tsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Trim visible fat from 800g scotch fillet steak. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 mins, turning…

PODCAST BABES, LISTEN! Christchurch fitness buffs Jess Feek and Natacha Sanguinetti are on a mission to help women feel more confident in their bodies. In each episode, they bust exercise myths and candidly discuss their own experiences with body image. OUT NOW BOOK MRS MARCH by Virginia Feito Mrs March’s perfect life starts to unravel when she becomes convinced that the protagonist in her husband’s new hit novel, a sex worker, is based on her. (HarperCollins, $29.99) MUSIC IF I CAN’T HAVE LOVE, I WANT POWER by Halsey After welcoming her first baby earlier this year, the singer has made a record about the experience, describing the new work as “a concept album about the joys and horrors of pregnancy and childbirth”. AVAILABLE FRIDAY…

She lived to tell! Die Another Day singer Madonna celebrated her 63rd birthday with a bejewelled cake in Puglia, Italy. Lockdown loveliness The Project’s Kanoa Lloyd introduced her newborn daughter Iris Nikau, saying, “I can’t believe we get to keep her! Babies rule!” Model behaviour Supermodel Kate Moss and daughter Lila Grace, 18, struck a pose as they strutted their way to their luxury yacht while holidaying in Ibiza. You want a piece of me? Feeling liberated now her dad’s stepped down as her conservator, Britney Spears posted, “After shedding a layer, damn, I feel better!” Lucky mascot Beauden and Hannah Barrett’s daughter Billie’s first-ever rugby game just happened to be a Bledisloe Cup-winning one! A royal affair Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden celebrated four-month-old son Prince…

Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex’s daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, has scored herself a new side gig for the British summer – playing nanny to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s three kids! According to reports, the 17-year-old has been keeping George, eight, Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Louis entertained while they’re all staying at the Queen’s Scottish holiday retreat, Balmoral. Royal sources reveal Louise, who has spent most of her summers at the estate with the monarch, particularly bonded with Charlotte, despite their 11-year age gap. “Louise loves drawing and sketching, and was very patiently trying to get Charlotte to do pictures of rabbits and deer,” says the insider of the royal. “Because of her obvious artistic skill, the Queen allowed Louise to look through some of the collection…

In almost two decades of marriage, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder have been the subject of countless rumours about their relationship, from speculation they were living apart to constant divorce talk. Not so long ago, there were even reports that the 53-year-old actress’ demanding workload had pushed her marriage to “crisis point”, with one source claiming, “Danny told her he’d had enough... she learned the hard way that putting career above family could break them.” LIFE’S CHALLENGES But lately, the couple have been acting like a pair of newlyweds, looking particularly smitten with each other during a holiday in romantic Positano in Italy. And an insider tells Woman’s Day that their renewed spark is all down to Julia and Danny, 52, laying their marital issues out on the table and…

When Seal stepped out with a pretty blonde in St Tropez earlier this month, his fans immediately drew comparisons to the singer’s ex Heidi Klum. “He def has a type,” commented one online. It soon emerged that the supermodel lookalike was the 58-year-old singer’s former personal assistant, Laura Strayer, and the pair are now officially dating after first meeting in 2006, when she worked for Seal and his then-wife Heidi. DOUBLE STANDARD Friends say the coupling has “enraged” Heidi, 48, who is now married to German musician Tom Kaulitz, 31. “Seal’s got some nerve,” says a pal. “After slamming her for dating ‘the help’ years ago, he’s gone and done it himself. It’s the last straw for Heidi, who has been battling with Seal over parenting their now-teenage kids. He’s…

When Lealani Siaosi took an assistant job on the new TVNZ 1 drama The Panthers, she never imagined she’d end up starring in it. The newbie beat out scores of experienced actresses to land the role of activist Melani Anae in the six-part miniseries, a gig that has gifted her not only her first chance to shine on screen, but also a special bond with the real woman she is portraying. “Melani has changed my life in a number of different ways,” smiles the AUT graduate, 22, from Hawke’s Bay, who now lives in Auckland. The Panthers is based on the true story of the Polynesian Panthers, an activist group that formed in the 1970s to respond to the racial targeting of Pasifika and Maori people in Auckland’s central suburbs.…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As the sun bursts into your sign, your renewed energy and passion should be clear to all. Creative types should find themselves buzzing with ideas, while at work, your positive approach could see you in demand. STAR TIP Combining fitness with a few laughs might be just the tonic you need. MELISSA McCARTHY She is one creative Virgo – she runs a production company and clothing line, too! Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Bigger isn’t always better, Libra. Smaller, more intimate gatherings should recharge your batteries over the coming weeks, so keep your plans simple. Mid-September could bring a flurry of activity, but for now, reconnect with people you love or tackle a task you’ve been putting off. STAR TIP As that sentimental…

Cats are Aotearoa’s most popular pet, but their health issues are often overlooked and dismissed compared to that of their canine counterparts. Vet and International Society of Feline Medicine member Dr Chantelle McGowan explains that it’s the subtle body language of cats that makes it more challenging for owners to know something might be wrong. “Cats are masters of disguise – they are hunting animals but are also prey themselves,” she says. “Cats naturally hide any signs of pain or illness as a way of protecting themselves from being preyed upon. “For cat owners, this often means that health issues can be missed and go undiagnosed or untreated for long periods of time.” Combine this with the fact that research found cat owners are 20% less likely than dog owners…

APRICOT & WHITE CHOCOLATE BARS MAKES 8 PREP 30 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 410g can apricot halves in juice • 2 tbsp brown sugar • pinch salt • 4 sheets filo pastry • 40g butter, melted • cooking oil spray • 8 white chocolate Lindt balls, halved • 2 tbsp flaked almonds, plus extra to serve 1 Drain apricot halves. Pat dry with paper towel. Slice thinly. Combine apricots, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. 2 Lay a sheet of filo pastry on a work surface. Cover remaining sheets with a damp tea towel to prevent drying out. Brush pastry lightly with melted butter. Top with another sheet of filo. Brush with a little more butter. Cut pastry layers in half crossways. Place one half on top of…

With all eyes on Prince Andrew and the horrifying sexual assault allegations he faces, spare a thought for his immediate family, ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York and their daughters, princesses Eugenie and pregnant Beatrice. Insiders say there’s never been a scandal like it in the history of the modern-day royal family, and behind closed doors the fallout is deeply affecting his girls, with mum Sarah desperately trying to hold things together. Last week, pictures emerged of seven months pregnant Princess Beatrice, 33, looking stressed in London, being comforted by husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, with whom she is expecting her first child. THE BLAME GAME “Beatrice is a softie and her emotions are running high with the pregnancy,” says a family insider. “As crazy as it sounds, she partly blames…

The Block NZ’s Meg Leen is honoured to have been christened “Site Mum” by her castmates on the Three home renovation show, but she didn’t always feel that way. “At first, I wasn’t that happy about it,” admits the 36-year-old. “Tim and Arty are good-looking boys, and it was pretty disappointing to realise I was more of a mother figure than a contender!” Each with two children from previous relationships, Meg and her Team Orange teammate, hubby Dan, are used to being parental figures. The Cantabrian couple live with their blended family in a six-bedroom house in Rangiora, just north of Christchurch. They bought the former equestrian centre three years ago and moved in straightaway, renovating as they went. “We fixed up the stables so we’ve got five bedrooms that…

They’re the stand-up comediennes and long-time besties bringing some much-needed comic relief to drama-plagued Ferndale and, as you’d expect, Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent’s first day together on the Shortland Street set was a barrel of laughs. “I showed her where the toilets were,” says Kura deadpan. Giggling at the memory, Brynley elaborates, “Yeah, she gave me a tour on my first day and pretended I was a fan who’d won a competition while she introduced me to everyone. Thanks for that!” However, because her character Kelly-Anne Johnson made a brief appearance on the long-running TVNZ 2 soap before Kura’s Desdemona Schmidt debuted, Brynley grins, “Technically, I’m her senior. I was on Shortland Street ahead of her, three years ago.” Although she admits she didn’t feel so at-home on the…

Not only did Jennifer Hudson have Aretha’s stamp of approval to play her in the new movie biopic Respect, the two were also good friends from the day they met, after Jen’s Dreamgirls Oscar win in 2007. “The very first thing Aretha said to me when we sat down was, ‘You’re going to win an Oscar for playing me, right?’” Jennifer, 39, said of their initial meeting. The pair would remain in weekly contact right up until just before Aretha’s death on August 16, 2018. “The last time I heard her voice was August 8,” Jen told The Hollywood Reporter. “She sang to me on our call and we talked about my son [David] and his cooking. She loves to cook and so does he. I truly miss hearing from…

Q My husband was very ill and asked me to let him go. So I did. It was life-shattering for me. Is he OK now and happy? What is he doing? Does he know how much I loved him? Judy MITCHELL SAYS Your husband tells me how distressing it was for you to see him slowly slipping away. He is holding a rose and says it’s for you. He loves you with all his heart and does not want you to worry about him. He is happy and has met up with quite a few people upstairs. Your husband says he will send feathers to you as a special sign of love. Q I’m 60, and since moving to a bigger town, I haven’t been able to get a job.…

When was the last time you stopped to consider all that your legs and feet do, carrying you places all day every day? We spoke to phlebologist Dr Peter Paraskevas about how and why you should be protecting your pins. WHY HEALTHY LEGS ARE IMPORTANT Dr Paraskevas says the health of our legs and feet is extremely important as they’re crucial for blood circulation to the heart. “When we walk and exercise, blood is pushed up normal veins towards the heart, via the calf-thigh muscle pump, helping return blood to the heart and lungs, and assisting in the body’s circulatory function,” he explains. Because of this, staying active and mobile is crucial to our health, especially as we begin to age. “Mobility is extremely important as we get older, and…

Longtime golden couple Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have added another property to their already impressive list of estates, buying a breathtaking condo in Miami Beach, Florida. The $4 million penthouse overlooks downtown Miami and is part of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Residences building. With spectacular waterfront views of the Surprise Waterway canal in Biscayne Bay, the complex even includes its own private boat docking area for residents. The building was completed in 2019, and Cindy, 55, and 59-year-old Rande’s two-bedroom unit spans across a generous 260 square metres. Highlights include a grand circular staircase, three bathrooms finished with stone flooring, several spacious living areas – each filled with extravagant bookcases – and numerous rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, which are perfect for letting the tropical sunshine in. Endless luxurious amenities include…

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 1.5 litres chicken stock • 1cm piece of ginger, peeled, grated • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 2 x 250g chicken breast fillets • 200g dried rice stick noodles • 1 bunch choy sum, chopped • fried shallots, sliced chilli, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, combine stock, ginger and garlic. Bring to simmer on medium heat. Add chicken, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 12-14 mins until chicken is just cooked through. 2 Meanwhile, soak noodles in boiling water following packet directions. 3 Remove chicken from stock and shred using 2 forks. 4 Add choy sum to soup. Simmer 1 min. Stir through the drained noodles and shredded chicken. 5 Divide soup among 4 serving bowls.…

KISHWAR CHOWDHURY Watching the Bangladeshi business owner from Hobart impress with her curries has been a mouth-watering experience, but there’s a lot more to Kishwar’s recipes than meets the eye. Cooking dishes laden with history, she hopes to expand MasterChef viewers’ culinary awareness. “I’m proud to cook heritage dishes that would otherwise be lost over time and present them on this platform,” she tells. Throughout, Kishwar, 38, has aimed to show her vision: “Be a voice in upholding indigenous ingredients and heritage cuisines while adding Bengali cuisine to Australia’s food tapestry.” PETE CAMPBELL The Sydney tattoo artist’s story has been one of the most remarkable. Six years ago, he could barely boil an egg – now he’s in the final six of MasterChef! But it’s his determination and flair that…

Sun’s out, tongue’s out! SIENNA MILLER The actress was all masked-up, but daughter Marlowe, nine let her tongue do the talking as the pair stepped out for a stroll together in New York last week. Royal robe PRINCE FREDERIK One can go casual when one is on vacation! The Danish royal slipped into something more comfortable after going for a dip with his family while holidaying in Tisvildeleje in Denmark. ORLY CAN’T KEEP HIS KIT ON! ORLANDO BLOOM The actor gave a big thumbs up to braving a country lake in the buff. His life sure does look peachy! Cute camper GRACE & BINDI IRWIN Little Grace Warrior, five months, took a mini-seat on the wild side while hanging in the Aussie bush with mum Bindi. JAW(S) DROPPING! CHRISTIE BRINKLEY…