Innholdsfortegnelse for 28 March 2016 i Woman's Day

Some days it really is a tough gig being the editor of this magazine. Our morning meetings are filled with photos of Bachelor Richie Strahan at the moment (I know, it’s horrible!) reigniting our love for everyone’s favourite “ropes technician” (I’m still not sure what that is) and the show. See page 10 for a selection of shots of Richie and his new girls – they’re guaranteed to whet your appetite, too! Speaking of hunger, there’s another part of my job that’s really challenging – tasting the test-kitchen food, especially at Easter when I’m expected to test things like Ferrero Rocher rocky road (p60) and triple choc cake with oozy sauce (p58). I mean, it’s just such a pain! Seriously though, I pinch myself every day that I call what…

Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has always said life is too short to spend it worrying about her weight – but whatever she’s doing while not worrying is paying off! The 38-year-old oozed confidence stepping out in a pair of skin-tight leather pants and an off-the-shoulder top, dressed as Sandy from Grease, for her co-host David “Kochie” Koch’s rock ’n’ roll themed 60th birthday party last weekend. And it didn’t go unnoticed, with her fans labelling her a “bombshell” and “gorgeous” on Instagram. Focus on the positive Looking noticeably slimmer in recent weeks, Sam has always kept a healthy attitude when it comes to her weight. “You only get one life – have fun, embrace who you are, what you are and what you do, and have an interesting life,” she…

It’s meant to be the happiest time of her life, preparing to marry Aussie billionaire James Packer, but Mariah Carey’s wedding plans have been marred as a bitter family dispute with her siblings is played out in the public eye. In an explosive interview with The Sun, Mariah’s estranged older brother Morgan Carey, 51, labelled the pop star an “evil witch” for not providing their HIV-positive sister Alison with the financial support she needs for treatment. Appealing directly to Mariah, 45, who is worth an estimated $660 million, Morgan pleaded: “Your sister is dying and she is struggling and where are you?” The eldest Carey sibling, Alison, 54, once worked as a prostitute. Based in New York, while Mariah is in LA, she’s currently awaiting brain and spinal surgery, and…

Eyelid surgery As well as Botox and fillers, Dr Nasser believes Melanie has undergone surgery to her eyelids. Brow lift “Her brows are sitting higher than they were originally,” says Dr Nasser. Lip fillers Dr Nasser claims Melanie’s “gummy smile” has vanished. “This could be a combination of both Botox to relax the upper lip, together with lip fillers,” she suggests. She’s often touted as the poster girl for cosmetic surgery gone wrong, and stepping out in LA last week Melanie Griffith once again had fans speculating about what she’s done to her face. While Melanie, 58, has never admitted to going under the knife, Sydney-based cosmetic surgeon Dr Alia Nasser, who’s reviewed photos of Melanie for years, believes it’s highly likely she’s had multiple facelifts. Dr Nasser says the…

‘I’m very motherly, it’s in my nature to put others before myself’ Adelaide teenager Caitlin Lehmann breathed a sigh of relief as she was handed her high school graduation certificate. But unlike most other kids her age she didn’t go out to celebrate. Instead, the pregnant teen went home to look after her two young children – and she couldn’t have been happier. Four years ago Caitlin became one of Australia’s youngest mums when she gave birth to a baby boy, Anthony, at the age of 14. Then at 15 she had Gracie, and three months ago she gave birth to Benjamin. For many still at school, having two toddlers and a third baby on the way would stifle their career goals, at least in the short-term. But Caitlin didn’t…

‘Demi has always been the love of his life, and the feeling is clearly mutual’ Last month it was revealed they’re planning to star in a Hollywood blockbuster together. Now friends say Demi Moore and her ex-husband Bruce Willis could be rekindling their romance. The Hollywood duo, who were married for 11 years before splitting up in 1998, are said to be planning a joint career comeback, starring in a film together just like they did in Mortal Thoughts in 1991, when they were two of Tinseltown’s biggest stars. “They know it would boost their careers to team up on the right project,” a source tells OK! magazine. “They still have this great, flirty chemistry.” Insiders say that Bruce and Demi, who have three daughters, Rumer, 27, Scout, 24 and…

At the end of the day, if I don’t find a cure, how do I look her in the eye?’’ That’s the question Nigel Farrow asks himself when he reflects on his decision to ditch his career as a musician and train as a researcher to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Nigel’s daughter Ella, 10, was diagnosed with the deadly disease as a baby. She now takes 30-40 tablets and endures up to two hours of physiotherapy just to make it through each day. Every four days a baby is born in Australia with the incurable illness, which primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. Patients often require constant care, and half of all sufferers die by their late 30s. “Cystic fibrosis is genetic – so in a way…

PROSCIUTTO PORK WITH HALOUMI & TOMATO SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + RESTING COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 2506kJ COST • 12 sage leaves • 750g pork loin, halved widthways • 12 thin slices prosciutto • ¼ cup olive oil • 400g punnet heirloom tomatoes, halved • 250g packet haloumi, cut into 1cm slices • 100g bag baby rocket leaves • ½ cup baby basil leaves • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze 1 Place 6 sage leaves along each piece of pork. Wrap 6 slices prosciutto around each piece. 2 In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on high. Cook pork 10-15 minutes, turning, until cooked to taste. Transfer to a plate to rest, loosely covered with foil. 3 In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes and remaining oil.…

CHOC-VANILLA SLICE MAKES 16 PREP 20 MINS + CHILLING COOK 20 MINS COST • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed • 1 cup caster sugar • ½ cup cornflour • ½ cup custard powder • ¼ cup cocoa • 3 cups milk • 300ml tub thickened cream • 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped • 60g butter, chopped • 2 egg yolks • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste CHOCOLATE GANACHE • cup thickened cream • 200g dark chocolate, chopped • 2 x 50g Snickers bars, sliced 1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Lightly grease a 23cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing paper to extend 2cm over the edge. 2 Place pastry sheets on trays. Bake 10-12 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cover with a teatowel.…

OLD FAVE NEW TWIST! ROCKY ROAD Give this chocolate classic a crunchy makeover for Easter! SERVES 10 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Arrange 120g packet skinless hazelnuts on an oven tray. Roast 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool. Roughly chop. 2 Lightly grease and line an 18 x 28cm slice pan with baking paper, extending over the sides. 3 Place 600g roughly chopped milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the bowl doesn’t touch water). Stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle ¼ cup over base of pan. 4 Arrange 30 (375g pack) Ferrero Rocher chocolates, 280g packet marshmallows, halved, 150g chopped Turkish delight, roasted hazelnuts and ½ x 125g packet chocolate wafer biscuits, chopped, in pan over chocolate. 5 Drizzle…

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What was your first paying job? I was a gymnastics coach in Indonesia. Describe your first Facebook profile picture. A way too close-up, unflattering – and unfiltered – shot of my head. What was the first concert you went to? It was to see the English boy band 5ive! When was your first kiss? It was at our year 11 formal after party, and it was horrible! What was your first thought this morning? I contemplated smashing the alarm. What’s the first thing you do when you get home? Sit-ups and push-ups... just kidding. I pour myself a glass of wine! What was your greatest fashion crime? See picture attached. Enough said! Who was your first text from today? My mum – she was asking if I’d cleaned my table…

Q I left a violent marriage. My ex died of cancer two years ago and I inherited the old house, which I didn’t want. People have said I should keep it, but bad memories keep haunting me. What should I do? Needing Direction I need to answer your question in two parts. First, I keep sensing that something is holding you back from selling the house. It has come into your life to get you to look at something from your past that you need to heal from. However, keeping it will do you no favours in the long run. Down the track you’ll move into a newly built home and settle there for some time. There are happier days ahead. Q I lost my beautiful mum and…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 If restless feelings have been intensifying, join a club close by or sign up for a course. Friendships struck up now could last a lifetime, and someone’s tip might prove lucrative. A social weekend looks likely, and it should supply just what you need – good food and plenty of laughs. Enjoy! Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Wondering where you’re heading? Don’t worry – as Saturn shifts into reverse over winter your perspective will change. Spring could bring a new income stream but, for now, revisit a place or that hobby you feel passionate about. With your creative juices flowing, flaunt your talents. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Good things come to those who wait. Some of your big ideas…

When John Stamos announced he is dating someone new, fans of the former Full House star were sent into a flurry of excitement. Now, the identity of John’s mystery woman has been revealed. The 52-year-old actor was spotted enjoying a sweet treat with his new lady, Caitlin McHugh, at an ice-cream parlour in West Hollywood last week. The pretty actress, 30, starred in The Vampire Diaries and, although she’s 22 years John’s junior, onlookers say they look to be a perfect match. “They were so cute together,” an eyewitness tells Star. “Caitlin spoon-fed John some of her dessert, before wiping away the yoghurt he managed to get all over his face.” Friends say John, who has been busy filming the Full House reboot Fuller House this year, has turned his…

She got hitched in a secret ceremony in Paris less than a year ago, but last week Ricki-Lee Coulter sparked speculation that all is not well between her and husband Richard Harrison, when she shared a cryptic handwritten post on Instagram. “Never feel guilty for moving on,” penned the 30-year-old, who tied the knot with her boyfriend of six years last August. “Not everybody who comes into your life is meant to stay ” her mysterious post continues. “You’re not selfish for removing toxic people from your life. There just comes a point where you have to stop being unfair to yourself.” Her devoted followers were quick to show their support online. “Couldn’t have said it better myself,” said one fan. “Amen, sista,” another supporter commented. If history repeats itself,…

‘We knew where he was and we were tracking him very closely’ After enduring more than a decade of heartache following the shock disappearance of her former partner Patrick McDermott, who vanished during a fishing trip in 2005, Olivia Newton-John has been given the wonderful news she thought she’d never hear – Patrick has been found. For years the Aussie actress was forced to believe a Coast Guard investigation, which concluded that Patrick had “most likely drowned” after falling overboard. But deep down Olivia, 67, never gave up hope her former lover could still be alive. Now, some 11 years after he went missing from the fishing boat Freedom out of San Pedro, California, detectives confirm they believe Patrick is alive and well, and living in…

‘There’s no point in being with someone if they don’t love you’ Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins has just faced some of the toughest months of his life. He was embroiled in a leaked email scandal at his Bondi Lifeguard headquarters, and last week pleaded guilty to drink-driving, after being caught three times over the limit in Bondi Beach in January. What’s more, his on-again-off-again marriage is firmly off, less than year after he tied the knot. Opening up for the first time about how his marriage ended so soon, the much-loved star sounds broken. It hasn’t been an easy road, the union seemingly doomed from the start as Stacey left him at the altar at their first wedding attempt… “I think if she was in love with me, she fell out…

SERVES 16 PREP 2 HOURS + CHILLING COOK 1¼ HOURS • 3 cups caster sugar • 2¼ cups water • 375g butter, chopped • 300g milk chocolate, chopped,plus 100g extra, melted • 1½ tbsp instant coffee • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3 eggs, lightly beaten • 2¼ cups self-raising flour • ¾ cup plain flour 1/3 cup cocoa 1/3 cup thickened cream • 200g dark chocolate, finelychopped • 1 bendy drinking straw • 250g mini Easter eggs, various • 8 Ferrero Rochers, unwrapped • 2 long bamboo skewers • 1 small party lolly bag MOUSSE • 300g white chocolate,chopped • 1½ cups thickened cream • 2 tsp powdered gelatine • 4 eggs, separated 1 Preheat oven to slow, 150°C. Grease and line base and sides of three 20cm springform…

GRITS Made from boiling ground corn, it’s similar to polenta and often served as a savoury breakfast option or with pan-fried prawns. BURNT ENDS Considered a barbecue delicacy in the US, these are the burnt and slightly caramelised trimmings from the ends of smoked beef brisket, which are then covered in barbecue sauce. COLLARD GREENS A leafy green veg similar to kale and cabbage, served steamed or boiled. There are many variations but you’ll often see them served with a broth made from onion, garlic and vinegar and topped with red pepper flakes and ham. RIBLETS AKA ribs cut in half. Usually served in a smoky sauce or honey and soy.…

ARE YOUR BEAUTY TOOLS OUT OF DATE? Check out when to toss your beauty kit essentials to guarantee a clean routine MAKEUP SPONGE 1-3 months Wash the sponge with a mild shampoo after every use or at least once a week to prolong its life. If it starts to pill or remains discoloured after washing, it’s time to replace. ModelCo Magic Makeup Blender $13 HAIRBRUSH 6 months – 1 year Depending on how often you use your brush and whether or not you use product, it can last over a year. But clean it weekly – it also makes for better styling. Bristles broken? Time to toss. Brushworx Paddle Brush $20.95 BLUSHER BRUSH 2 years Fraying or falling bristles are a good indicator that it’s time to get a new…

When it comes to our pets, looks can be deceiving. While on the outside it may seem like they’re living carefree lives, deep down they could be struggling. For so long “bad” behaviours have been attributed to poor training or a tough start in life. Yet more and more research now shows that in some cases they’re actually caused by mild forms of mental illness. In fact, take a look inside many vet clinics and you’ll often find as many behavioural drugs as you will antibiotics. The reality is that just like some humans, some pets need a little help getting through each day. Here are symptoms that could indicate an emotional or mental illness, and how you can help. CHASING THEIR OWN TAIL This is often seen as a…

Aussie actor Hugh Sheridan is set to return to the small screen in House Husbands. The former Packed to the Rafters star, who spent last year focusing on his music career, will play Nick Gazecki, a newly recruited music teacher who works at Nepean South. “I feel very lucky to join the extraordinary team who have created this hit show,” says Hugh, 30, about his upcoming role in the show’s fifth season later this year. “I’m pumped to get on set and rock with the cast – I hear they’re a lot of fun.” The Logie-winning actor will join lead husbands Gary Sweet, 58, Firass Dirani, 31, Gyton Grantley, 35, and Rhys Muldoon, 50. However, while his character hits it off with the students at school, he’ll clash with one…

AMANDA SAYS Reggie tells me that before he passed, about seven months ago, he was a fit and healthy male rabbit. He shows me he was free to roam, but he ate something poisonous that took his life. He has a very cheeky personality, and tells me he began his life with someone else, but didn’t like living with them so he escaped. Cindy found him on the road, took him home, and loved him. She then brought in two female rabbits who were in a large cage, and Reggie spent his time trying to get into their cage with them. He has a very strong personality and says he loved to be scratched behind the ears. He tells me he loves his daddy – Cindy’s husband. He’s very confident…

PRINCESS MARY ‘Hey Mum, we’re big kids now!’ They usually ride in Mum’s sidecar – but Princess Mary’s twins Josephine and Vincent proved that they’re all grown up, riding their bikes to preschool. According to Danish royal watchers, it’ll be the first of many big steps for the five-year-olds, who are tipped to perform their first official duties soon. “The twins are very popular and charming, and will be in the media a lot in the future.” KATE & PIPPA Kate VS Pippa TAYLOR SWIFT & CALVIN HARRIS Life’s a beach Pop singer Taylor Swift, 26, and her beau Calvin Harris, 32, looked more in love than ever as they took some time out from their busy schedules to enjoy a tropical holiday. BEC HEWITT Bec’s on dog poo duty!…

‘They have always lived their lives with honesty – and in the spotlight’ As a beaming Patti Newton cradles her tiny new grandson in her arms, the entertainment industry legend has plenty to smile about. She’s filled with love and brimming with happiness, not just about the arrival of her daughter Lauren’s little boy Monty Matthew Newton Welsh, but also because her dreams for her son, Matthew, have finally come true. Her “golden boy” appears to have put his demons to rest, with Patti now boasting about his accolades in the US for a film he co-wrote and directed. “I’ve never seen Bert and Patti this happy,” our source reveals. “They recently welcomed another grandchild into the family and I know they feel like they have their son back again.…

‘Without the surgery I would have been dead in three days’ I help women get fit After staring death in the face, cervical cancer survivor Terri Batsakis’s life now revolves around keeping herself and other women active through her job as a personal trainer. She first discovered she had cancer in 2002, when she had a tumour the size of a tennis ball removed from her right ovary. “After removing that first tumour, the surgeon told me had he not operated on the Friday, by Monday I would have been dead,” says Terri. But the following year the cancer was back. She underwent laser treatment to remove cysts and cancerous cells from her cervix, and in 2004 and 2006 she had more cysts and tumours removed. “Because the doctors kept…

They split up in 2014 amid accusations of his infidelity, gambling and alcohol misuse. Now Alex and Brendan Fevola, 35, are determined to put the past behind them and start afresh – even hinting they might remarry! The 38-year-old mum-of-three says Brendan’s stint on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! – and being crowned king of the jungle – has changed him. “To have so much time to think, it has given him a new perspective on life basically,” she told The Daily Telegraph, adding, “He has vowed to change a few things.”…

Just two weeks after she was sent packing from the African jungle on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, it seems Jo Beth Taylor is already planning her next big adventure – married life! Fans are speculating the former television presenter has some special news to share, after she and her marketing consultant boyfriend Matt Bennell were seen grabbing a bite to eat and drinking what looked to be a celebratory glass of champagne at a Gold Coast RSL club last week. Onlookers noted Jo appeared to be trying to downplay a giant sparkler by wearing it on her right hand instead of her left. If the couple are engaged, this will be the aspiring yoga instructor’s third marriage. Jo was previously married to guitarist Jamie Jardine in…

The pair were seen laughing and enjoying a beer together While Shane Warne was indulging in a long-distance flirt-fest with US glamour model Carmen Electra during his six-week stint on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, his ex-wife Simone was busy moving on with her life. The 46-year-old has proved she has plenty of her own reasons to smile, including dating a handsome new toy boy. The mother of Brooke, 18, Jackson, 16, and Summer, 14, couldn’t have looked happier as she cosied up to a mystery man at the Red Hill Brewery on the Mornington Peninsula last week. According to onlookers, the pair were seen laughing and enjoying a beer together before leaving in the same car – Simone looking casual while her man wore designer denim.…

WAITRESS Sandra Bullock “I always thought I’d end up as a waitress in a town somewhere – the oldest waitress who knew everybody,” says Sandra, 51, who waited tables in her youth. “I liked the idea of making everyone feel comfortable, because it makes me feel more comfortable.” OYSTER SHUCKER Ellen DeGeneres Before she became one of the world’s most-loved TV stars, Ellen, 58, shucked oysters in New Orleans. She worked at Desire Oyster Bar until she was allegedly fired for not shucking fast enough! She also worked as a waitress at TGI Fridays. HOTEL PORTER Tom Cruise The Mission: Impossible star is worth over $670 million, but when Tom, 53, auditioned for his breakthrough role in 1981’s Taps, he had just 25 cents to his name. He’d been struggling…

Imagine waking up every morning to the sound of your alarm, excited and happy to be starting a new day. When you look in the mirror you admire your body. Everyone tells you how great you’re looking and asks what your secret is. Sound too good to be true? If you, like many other women, don’t feel this way, you may have a hormonal imbalance. Research has documented that over 40 per cent of women have an undiagnosed underactive thyroid gland. If you feel tired all the time, crave sugar, use alcohol and coffee to lift yourself, retain weight around your middle and feel the cold, you could be suffering from this problem. What Does Your Thyroid Do, and What Does This Mean For You? The thyroid gland is the…

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Cop that! He’s only been on Home and Away five minutes, but it looks like James Stewart’s character Justin Morgan is already in hot water. We do love a bad boy! Slime time! John Stamos takes a hit of green goo at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in LA. Ew! We are amused! Prince Harry, Prince William and Duchess Catherine share a joke while attending the Commonwealth Day Service in London with the Queen. Nice one, sis! President Obama’s eldest Malia gives her starstruck little sister Sasha a big thumbs up as she chats to Ryan Reynolds at a state dinner. Don’t look now, James! Mariah Carey shows off her sexy physique during a sizzling performance on her Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour. We wonder what fiance James Packer had…

Just when you thought the Fifty Shades of Grey mania was cooling down, new pictures of the cast filming the highly anticipated sequel Fifty Shades Darker in Vancouver, Canada, have landed! And if this steamy pic is anything to go by, the chemistry is heating up between lead actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, who play complicated couple Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Due out in cinemas early next year, the new movie will see Christian and Ana’s relationship tested by his former BDSM mentor Elena Lincoln (Kim Basinger) as well as his childhood friend Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson). Bring it on! IN CINEMAS FEBRUARY 2017…