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I’m finding it really hard to keep up with life at the moment – I’m constantly rushing out at lunchtime to buy missing ingredients for dinners I end up not having time to make because I get home too late, or getting up early to do washing before work because there won’t be any clean towels left, or trying to squeeze exercise in at 6am or another day will go by where I’ve not left my desk, or forgetting to call my mother because I can’t get to the phone before she’s out at the gym or in bed! I don’t know what’s happened but I seem to have lost about four hours a day! Needless to say, our food pages this week were like a dream come true –…

‘They will not celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary’ Princess Mary is under more pressure than ever to keep the Danish royal family together, amid increasing speculation her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe has split with Prince Henrik. The 76-year-old ruler and her husband of almost five decades have spent precious little time together in the past year, and last week the beloved queen greeted the Belgian royal family at official events with her sons Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim and their wives by her side – but not her once-loyal companion Henrik. His absence at such an important event all but confirmed ongoing rumours the couple have called time on their marriage, sending shockwaves through the nation. The Danish royal couple have been living virtually separate lives for some time, with Henrik,…

‘She won’t talk to anyone about it… it’s her worst nightmare’ Tracy Grimshaw prides herself on protecting the vulnerable, so it’s little wonder she’s shaken to the core after the Sex Crimes Squad raided ACA’s headquarters and arrested her long-time colleague Ben McCormack. “This has been the worst week of my life,” she told close friends, who say she’s so devastated at the betrayal of someone she felt she knew, she can’t even bear to say his name. “She won’t talk to anyone about it. This really is her worst nightmare. To have someone she worked with and trusted for years arrested for child porn… she’s been staying at home, only leaving to do the show.” Tracy, 56, was away on assignment when the reporter was arrested last week, but…

‘Meghan has been given a list of pre-wedding rules from the palace’ Fans were shocked when Meghan Markle revealed last week she’s shut down her lifestyle blog The Tig. But for royal watchers, the move, which comes after almost three years of dedicating herself to the popular website, is momentous. Now Woman’s Day can reveal the decision to close the blog is part of a pre-engagement plan set out by Buckingham Palace. And as Meghan, 35, and Prince Harry, 32, count down the days until they announce their plans to marry, we can tell you Meghan is officially in princess training. “It was only a matter of time before Meghan was forced to scrap her blog and start taking a step back from social media,” a…

‘Cancer is the last true riddle of our time… I want to solve it’ Big-hearted Sam Johnson has been by the side of his older sister Connie every moment of her tragic seven-year breast cancer battle, even quitting acting to raise awareness and funds for their charity Love Your Sister. But now he’s facing even more heartache as Connie announced last week that she has been forced to cease treatment. “I guess my organs are just saying, ‘No more, No more’,” Connie reveals. “It wasn’t my choice. I can’t have any more chemo medically, so that’s a game changer. At some point the tumours will grow back and grow bigger, and I’ll go into liver failure and I’ll sleep a lot. Apparently it’s quite peaceful.” But Connie and Sam, who…

COMFORTING CARAMEL & BANANA BAKED RICE SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 40 MINS •  3 cups milk• 3 eggs• ¼ cup raw caster sugar, 2 tbsp extra• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste• 1 cup cooked long-grain rice• 380g can caramel top’n’fill• 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg• 1 sliced banana, ice-cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Place a 6-cup ovenproof dish in a large baking pan. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla paste together until well combined. 3 In a small bowl, combine rice, caramel top’n’fill and pinch salt. Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Pour milk and egg mixture into dish. Add enough boiling water to pan to come halfway up the sides. Bake 20-25 minutes. 4 Sprinkle custard with nutmeg. Bake 20 minutes, until custard is just set.…

The undercut AS SEEN ON SCARLETT JOHANSSON BEST FOR THICK HAIR Cutting your hair shorter underneath takes off half the weight, while maintaining length on top. Go for a side part and sweep strands to one side to frame your face and lift your features. The pixie AS SEEN ON MICHELLE WILLIAMS BEST FOR FINE HAIR This super-sweet short ’do is much softer than a buzz, and if you’re thinking of a big chop, it’s a great starting point. It’s easy to style and manage, it frames your face and it makes fine hair look thicker. The crop AS SEEN ON RUBY ROSE BEST FOR OILY HAIR Longer than a buzz and shorter than a pixie, this in-between style is perfect if you don’t like having hair on your face.…

Amanda De Warren speaks to Helen’s cat Opal AMANDA SAYS: Opal tells me that she came from nowhere, out of the bush, and was quite feral at first. She was very young when she was dumped and was starving and not in good shape. Opal tells me that she was quite wary of Helen and her husband at first and that she felt really scared. Now, however, she’s very much part of the family, and she trusts Helen and feels safe around her. Opal tells me she is Helen’s forever cat and thanks her for taking her in and looking after her, even though Helen wasn’t planning on another pet. Helen’s dad also comes through with many other animals like chickens, guinea fowl, dogs and cats. He also brings…

Our favourite Ramsay St residents should be on high alert with the return of Toadie’s notorious older brother Shane “Pufferfish” Rebecchi. He last appeared in Neighbours in 1995, played by Greg O’Meara and now, more than 20 years later, Nicholas Coghlan is bringing his character back to life. “It’s an honour to have the chance to come and play in such an iconic Aussie TV show and be a part of the Rebecchi clan!” says Nicholas, promising Shane is determined to turn his life around after escaping from prison. He brings his family with him, too – wife Dipi (Sharon Johal), daughters Yashvi (Olivia Junkeer), Kirsha (Vani Dhir) and Dipi’s younger sister, Mishti Sharma (Scarlet Vas). “Shane has made a very deliberate attempt to turn his life around. He wants…

‘You have to stop blaming other people for the way you feel’ At first glance, it looks the perfect portrait of a mother and son enjoying some quality time together – but behind Hugh Jackman and Grace McNeil’s happy smiles is a heartbreaking history of abandonment, and one the actor has only now finally learnt to live with. Over the past decade, Hugh, 48, has worked hard to repair his fractured relationship with his mum who, in a shock move, walked out on him, his four siblings – Ian, Ralph, Zoe and Sonia – and their father, Christopher, when Hugh was just eight years old. As well as cooking up a storm with Grace earlier this month – the pair baked cashew flapjacks – Hugh was spotted treating his mum…

Vince Vaughn Jen’s The Breakup co-star was her first relationship after Brad. They dated in 2005. She later called Vince her “defibrillator”, saying: “He brought me back to life.” John Mayer John and Jen dated in 2008, and it’s reported they’re not on good terms now. Still, he took the split hard: “Have you ever loved somebody but had to end [it] for life reasons?” Gerard Butler Gerard denied a 2009 fling with his The Bounty Hunter co-star, but touchy-feely appearances and his presence at Jen’s 2010 birthday holiday indicated otherwise. Justin Theroux Jen met Justin on the set of 2012 flick Wanderlust and they wed in August 2015. But their romance, as with all Jen’s relationships, has…

‘She did an amazing job. You always felt nothing was out of reach’ Next week will mark one month since Grant Denyer walked away from his near-fatal rally crash. And the star’s horrifying experience is making him reflect on how lucky he is to have such a supportive family and friends – especially his mum, Glenice. In a candid interview, the Family Feud host – who is in recovery after he slammed into a tree during the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship in Victoria on March 26 – has reflected on life growing up with his single mum, crediting her strength and determination for his success. “We were doing it really tough. We had no money growing up,” reveals Grant. “She always had a joke, always smiled and never let you…

‘To say we were surprised is an understatement’ When you visit the bustling Burstow home you could easily think you’re seeing double – because despite enormous odds, Simone and her husband John have not one, but two sets of identical twins! It was back in October 2011 when the couple from Brisbane, who have been married for seven years, discovered they were expecting twin boys, Oliver and Harrison, now four. “To say we were surprised is an understatement,” busy Simone recalls. “We’ve got no history of identical twins in either of our families, so it was a bit of a mystery.” When the couple fell pregnant again and were told they were having a second set of identical twins, they couldn’t believe it. “John and I were in complete shock…

PERI PERI CHCKEN SERVES 4-6 PREP 5 MINS COOK 30 MINS PER SERVE 3200kJ COST $$$ •  2 tbsp olive oil• 8 chicken thigh fillets (see tip)• 1 red onion, sliced• 2 red capsicums, seeded, sliced• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 260g bottle peri peri marinade• 1 cup white wine• 450g pkt microwave white rice•  steamed broccolini, flatbread, coriander, lime wedges, to serve 1 In a large flameproof casserole dish, heat oil on high. 2 Brown chicken 4-5 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate. 3 In same pan, saute onion 2-3 minutes until tender. Add capsicum and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. 4 Return chicken to pan with marinade and wine. Season to taste. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes. 5 Cook rice following instructions. Serve on a bed of rice with broccolini, sprinkled with…

SPANISH BEEF & CHORIZO WITH SPICED TOMATO SAUCE SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS PER SERVE 1493kJ COST $$$ •  500g baby new potatoes• 300g green beans, trimmed• 1 chorizo sausage, sliced• 2 tbsp olive oil• 500g beef fillet• 50g baby spinach leaves• ½ cup low-fat natural yoghurt• 2 tbsp chopped smoked almonds SPICED TOMATO SAUCE • 2 tsp olive oil• 1 small onion, finely sliced•  1 garlic clove, finely sliced• 2 tsp brown sugar• ½ tsp smoked paprika• 400g can diced tomatoes• 1 tbsp red-wine vinegar 1 Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil on high. Reduce to medium and cook 8 minutes. Add beans for final minute. Drain well and cool. 2 SPICED TOMATO SAUCE Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat oil on low. Saute onion and garlic 6-8 minutes, until very…

MAKES 8 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 2 oven trays with baking paper. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup each rolled oats, sifted plain flour, coconut and brown sugar, and ½ cup chopped unsalted macadamias. In a small saucepan, stir 125g chopped butter and 1 tbsp golden syrup together on low heat until melted. In a small jug, combine 2 tbsp boiling water and 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda. Stir into butter mixture. Pour into dry ingredients. In two batches, using ¼ cups of mixture at a time, roll into balls. Arrange on trays, 4cm apart (see tip). Flatten gently with fingertips or a fork. Bake 15-20 minutes for chewy biscuits, or 20-25 minutes for a crisper version. Cool…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Wondering where you’re headed? Pluto’s shift into reverse may prompt a reappraisal, but by spring your vision should be clear. You may even decide to switch careers! Mars might test your patience, but if you can direct his fiery energy to a fitness drive, the results could prove dramatic. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 If legal or money matters are stressing you out, keep gathering information; final decisions may be months away, so take your time. Education might also become a hot topic, not just for a child but for you, too. You might revisit an idea you discarded many moons ago. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 As your thoughts turn to deeper matters, gossipy chit-chat will only get on your nerves.…

Julie Bowen OR Taylor Schilling Both stars look chic and charming in this Halston Heritage dress, but Taylor takes the cake, thanks to her working the thigh-high split and wing sleeves. Claudia Schiffer OR Hayden Panettiere We’re loving this Balmain mini on both blonde bombshells. Hayden’s bare legs and longer hemline make sure it’s all about the dress, though. Lily Collins OR Emily Blunt This sheer, embellished Alexander McQueen gown is stunning on both actresses. However, Emily’s updo adds to the whimsy of this fairytale frock. Bryce Dallas Howard OR Mandy Moore We love this Solace London gown on both ladies but Mandy’s relaxed waves and minimal bling give her the win with this outfit.…

Brad Pitt hasn’t wasted any time moving on from Kate Hudson! Last week the actor was seen doing some “serious flirting” with Sienna Miller at a dinner in LA – and it seems a bit more than business was on the agenda. Earlier in the night, the pair attended the premiere of The Lost City Of Z – which Sienna stars in and Brad’s company Plan B Entertainment produced – and although their subsequent dinner was with a group, the connection between the stars was palpable. An onlooker says they were “heavily enjoying each other’s company” and “talking to each other all night”. It’s not the first time Brad and Sienna have been linked. Rumours of sparks between the pair first circulated in 2015, when filming for The Lost City…

In 2004, the suspected affair between co-stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was hot news, with leaked photos from the Mr & Mrs Smith set revealing their closeness. Brad and Angelina’s spokespeople denied the rumours, however producer Arnon Milchan confirmed in his biography the pair were involved during filming. He said it was on their holiday in Anguilla that Brad finally told Jen. “He eventually admitted he was in love with Angelina. Jen was furious and threw him out,” his book says.…

Studio 10 host Sarah Harris has revealed she grew up in housing commission properties and caravan parks, and single mum Barbara had to scrape together money by working in pubs and bars to make ends meet. “After becoming a mother I have gained a whole new respect for what it must have been like for her, the challenges she was up against,” says Sarah, who is mum to 15-month-old baby Paul with husband Tom Ward. “I look at my little boy and just think he’s very fortunate to be where he is,” she adds.…

ROAST BEETROOT TART WITH CHEESY PASTRY SERVES 4-6 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 30 MINS •  2 bunches baby beetroot, trimmed, halved• 2 tbsp olive oil• 1½ cups frozen peas• 1 avocado, chopped• ¼ cup chopped mint leaves• 1½ tbsp lemon juice• 1 garlic clove, crushed• 50g Persian feta, 1 tbsp oil reserved• toasted walnuts, to serve CHEESY SHORTCRUST PASTRY • 125g cold butter, finely chopped• 1½ cups plain flour• ½ cup grated tasty cheese• ¼ cup finely grated parmesan• 1 egg yolk• 2 tsp iced water 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line an oven tray with foil. 2 In a medium bowl, toss beetroot in half oil and season. Tip onto oven tray. Enclose foil to make a parcel. Roast 30 minutes until tender. Cool. 3 CHEESY SHORTCRUST PASTRY Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse butter and flour together to form…

1 Cocoa-coffee steak rub Combine 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder with 1 tbsp espresso and salt and pepper. Rub into steak then cook as desired. 2 Chilli hot chocolate Whisk 1 tbsp each unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar and a dash of cinnamon and chilli powder into hot milk. 3 Choc porridge Bring ½ cup oats and 1 cup milk to boil, reduce heat and simmer until oats thicken. Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder. Serve with fresh berries.…

COCONUT OIL DOUBLES AS MAKEUP REMOVER This celeb favourite will remove all traces of makeup. The extra creamy consistency makes it great for the delicate skin around your eyes, too. Try Nature’s Way Organic Coconut Oil $17.99 LIP BALM ACTUALLY DEHYDRATES YOUR LIPS Some balms containing petroleum may smooth your pout when you apply them, but can dry out your lips later. Look for ones with nourishing ingredients like papaya, shea butter and jojoba. Try P’ure Papaya Ointment $9.99 TOMATO SAUCE DOUBLES AS HAIR TONER Blondes can get relief between salon visits with help from this pantry staple. It neutralises green and yellow tones from chlorine. Pop it on for 5-10 minutes before shampooing and conditioning. Try a weekly treatment like Schwarzkopf Extra Care Blonde Toner $6.29 ACUPUNCTURE IS GREAT…

✗Don’t SUFFER WITH SENSITIVITY Wincing every time you sip your tea isn’t normal. “There are a few causes of sensitivity– sensitive gums, exposed root surfaces and tooth decay,” Matt says. But there’s no need to put up with pain. “Use a specialised product to relieve pain and prevent future sensitivity.” Do FLOSS You may hate doing it, but contrary to recent opinion that it’s not important, it is! “Floss regularly (at least daily) to prevent plaque build-up,” says dentist and Oral-B consultant Matt Hopcraft. “Pay attention to your back teeth, which are harder to reach.” It’s where decay and gum disease can start. ✗ Don’t GO NATURAL Ditch toxic cleaning products, sure, but don’t opt for natural alternatives when it comes to your teeth! “One of the most important roles…

movie THEIR FINEST Set against the background of the London Blitz, this flick tells the story of screenwriter Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton), who is given the tough task of making a propaganda film to boost the country’s morale. Her talents are soon recognised by dashing movie producer Tom Buckley (Sam Claflin), and with the help of a makeshift cast – including conceited actor Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) – they work to create something magical amid the chaos of war. A must-see for romantics and lovers of war films alike. In cinemas April 20 dvd WHY HIM? This hilarious movie centres around Stanford college student Stephanie (Zoey Deutch), her new boyfriend Laird (James Franco) and her overprotective dad Ned (Bryan Cranston). To say Ned isn’t a fan of Laird is an…

SAM WOOD & SNEZANA MARKOSKI Happy holiday! Adrenaline pumping rides? Check. Minnie Mouse ears? Check. Sam and Snez’s snaps from Universal Studios Hollywood are making us jealous! The couple, who are expected to marry soon, took time out for a family getaway to the US with Snez’s daughter Eve, 10. COURTENEY COX Seeing double  With their long, dark hair and almost identical figures, it would be easy to mistake Courteney and her daughter Coco for sisters! The pair cooled off on a mother-daughter getaway in the Bahamas. NICOLE KIDMAN Nicole puts her feet up! She does her fair share of interviews in her line of work, so why not get comfortable? Nic has no qualms about tucking her feet up during a chat – a rule we hope she applies…