Innholdsfortegnelse for December 21, 2015 i Woman's Day

As a family of six kids, with me the youngest, our Christmas gift giving has taken on many forms. There’s been Kris Kringle, kids only, the year of the famous “rumble” (an all-in grab for presents) and the year of the “non-material gift” (I spent all day doing pedicures!). But we also have a tradition of donating to a charity. This year, I’m voting for the Katrina Dawson Foundation on the anniversary of the Sydney Lindt Cafe siege. Throughout the year we’ve become friends with siege survivor Harriette Denny, who welcomed her baby Billie in June. In all our dealings, Harriette has been a gentle reminder of the sad reality for Katrina and Tori Johnson’s families. We catch up with Harriette again this week, and here at Woman’s Day we…

Jess Marais has just received the best present any mum could ask for. She’s been reunited with her daughter, after spending most of the past year locked in a battle with ex James Stewart over who would be primary carer of their three-year-old daughter Scout. James was living with Scout in Queensland while Jess was forced to stay in Sydney for work. But now she can once again be a hands-on mum, after James moved back to Sydney and last week started working on Home and Away – which is filmed at Palm Beach in Sydney’s north – finally allowing Jess to resume co-parenting her daughter. “Jess is thrilled to have Scout back” confirms one source. “She’s missed her little girl desperately over the past six months. Jess found it…

Forget fairy bread and pass the parcel – it was a celebration fit for royalty when Anthony Minichiello, 35, and Terry Biviano’s daughter Azura turned two in a Sydney harbourside park last week. Partying in style, the only child of the shoe designer and former NRL player greeted her guests in an ensemble worth more than $1000, including an adorable pink Tutu Du Monde tulle dress, matching cape and custom-made Viktoria Novak crown. Mum Terry, 40, looked just as stylish in a pink Alex Perry minidress and matching crown, as she mingled with her toddler’s celeb guests including swimmer Geoff Huegill, weatherman Steve Jacobs and their little ones. No expense was spared for Azura’s fancy gathering, which saw the park transformed into a whimsical garden by a team of stylists,…

The fairytale is over for Jodi and Braith Anasta, who have separated after just three years of marriage. “They’ve always been different, but you have to remember they’re also at very different points in their lives,” explains a family friend. “Braith has retired from league and he’s happy spending lots of time at home with 22-month-old Aleeia, while Jodi wants to try and make it in movies. She moves with an A-list crowd, but Braith would much rather play golf than go to a red-carpet thing ” Other signs have also surfaced, with the high-profile pair rarely spotted together. It’s been more than a month since they attended a social event together, with Jodi, 30, spending Derby Day on October 31 with her close friend makeup artist Max May, while…

He spent years partying until all hours with his Rolling Stones band mates, but Ronnie Wood is set to experience a new kind of sleepless night. The famed guitarist, 68, will welcome twins with his 37-year-old wife Sally Humphreys in June. Ronnie already has four children and 10 grandchildren, but it’s thought he and Sally, who he married in 2012, have been trying for a child for some time. “He’s so excited. He can’t wait to be a dad again and doesn’t think his age is a problem,” a source told UK newspaper The Sun. “He feels young and fit.”…

Harriette Denny holds baby Billie up in the air before her, and the little girl kicks her legs with glee. “She’s the reason I smile ” says Harriette, who became a first-time mum in June with her partner of 13 years Jorge Bonora. “We’re over the moon to be able to have this first Christmas together as a family. It’s really special because of Billie and plus… I’m here. “This Christmas will be a happier time for Jorge and I,” she adds, biting her lip to hold back the tears. Last year, Christmas fell just nine days after Harriette escaped the siege as one of 18 hostages held for 16 terrifying hours inside the Lindt Cafe at Martin Place by gunman Man Haron Monis. Fourteen weeks pregnant at the time,…

PASSIONFRUIT & LIME COOLER Contains 1 standard drink. 30ml Smirnoff Vodka Juice from ½ a lime(save a slice to garnish)1 tsp brown sugar1 passionfruitCrushed iceSoda water 1. Combine the juice of half a lime and brown sugar in the bottom of a tall glass. 2. Add 30ml of Smirnoff Vodka and the pulp of a passionfruit. 3. Fill the glass with crushed ice. 4. Top with soda water and stir well. Garnish with a slice of lime. TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING • Have the ingredients of your Welcome Drink all ready to go when your guests arrive. • A seafood feast done on the barbecue is a relaxed alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner. • If you’re having a backyard get-together, decorate your garden with ornaments, tinsel and fairylights. •…

Christmas is a time for sharing, so let ALDI take care of the catering duties this season with its outstanding selection of fine meats and sides. With Willowton Free Range Fresh Whole Turkey and Specially Selected Turducken Roast, Chefs’ Cupboard Instant Gravy, Specially Selected Premium Vintage Christmas Pudding and more, you can turn your festive feast into a perfect Aussie Christmas lunch to remember. Shopping List: 1. Veuve Monsigny Brut Champagne Premier Cru NV, 750ml, $29.99. 2. Specially Selected Premium Vintage Christmas Pudding, 700g, $13.99. 3. Chefs’ Cupboard Instant Gravy, 120g, $1.69. 4. Willowton Free Range Fresh Whole Turkey, $8.99 per kg. 5. Specially Selected Frozen Turducken Roast with Cranberry & Apple Stuffing, 1.5kg, $29.99 SERVE WITH The perfect match for any Christmas lunch is fresh roast vegies and bright…

3 ways to survive SILLY SEASON ( without having a meltdown) Discover how to keep it together when your Christmas to-do list is even longer than Santa’s! WATCH FUNNY CAT VIDEOS Laughing out loud boosts your body’s oxygen, in the same way a good workout clears your head and revs up your energy. Pausing to watch a quick funny video will help you think more clearly, without even having to break a sweat. EAT KIWI FRUIT Give yourself the energy to get everything done by snacking on this sweet fruit, which is surprisingly low GI, so you’ll get a lasting boost without the crash. GIVE COLOURING-IN A GO Yes, we were sceptical about this too, but just 15 minutes of colouring-in – the unlikely chill-out trend…

Q Many years ago, I was in a relationship in which we had a telepathic connection. Unfortunately, my love has now passed away. I still talk to him now, but is it my imagination or is he talking back to me? Lonely The telepathic connection you shared with this man continues. He wants you to know he does talk back to you – it’s not just your imagination or a trick of the mind. Our loved ones in the spirit world communicate with us by creating mind energy to send loving and healing thoughts our way. At times you will also feel his presence. Ask him to visit you in your dreams and he will. Love never dies. His love for you is eternal. Q I believe my wife and…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Amazing ideas should flow all week. You might even find yourself in the spotlight at work. Just watch for someone’s jealousy, especially if finances are involved. Sunday’s extroverted Aries moon could transform a casual get-together into a full-blown party, so be prepared. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Someone’s over-the-top behaviour may be getting you down or a clash of opinions might get you fired up. It might be time to express your true feelings. Passions will also be aroused on the love front thanks to Saturday’s lusty moon. Singles, look out for a man who knows how to move. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 An exciting coincidence might draw a special person back into your life, or a long-time…

KYLIE MINOGUE Oh, petal! Kylie’s gotten herself into a bit of a thorny situation. Her buddies at Dolce & Gabbana are big on blooms this year, but this bush could stand with a little pruning – the tiny pop star is almost overwhelmed. Ushering in the silly season, her festive platform peeps add funky disco-liciousness. JESSICA BIEL Barely eight months since delivering son Silas, Mrs Timberlake is definitely bringing sexy back! Following a strict regimen of cardio and hot yoga, Jess’s hard work is clearly paying off as she turns heads in a tantalisingly tight Dolce & Gabbana mid-length frock. Her metallic gold clutch and slingback strappies are Barbie-doll brilliant! JULIANNE MOORE Shimmer-glimmer movie star! You don’t have to ask this hot firecracker twice to bring out the emerald sequins.…

She tried to keep her trip under wraps, but eagle-eyed fans were delighted to see Princess Mary and her family when they stepped out in WA last week. The Australian-born royal jetted into Perth, together with her husband, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik, and the couple’s four children – Christian, 10, Isabella, eight, and four-year-old twins Josephine and Vincent. Fans of our princess were thrilled to have a brush with royalty when Mary stopped off at a local Perth chocolate shop. The 43-year-old was in Western Australia to spend some time with her older brother John and his family, ahead of her stay in her hometown of Hobart. Excited onlookers couldn’t help taking a snap or two of the understated royal as she waited in line like everyone else to buy…

Nicole Kidman is rallying around husband Keith Urban after his father Robert passed away last week at 73, following a cancer battle. Keith revealed the news last Sunday in a statement, saying, “I’ve been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support Nic and I, and our family, have received since my dad’s passing on Saturday night. His long battle with cancer is now over and he is finally at peace” For Nicole, 48, who lost her dad Antony in September 2014, and her former brother-in-law Angus Hawley last April, Keith’s pain is all too familiar. “Poor Keith is devastated and this has hit him hard ” a friend explains. “Nicole is heartbroken for him, and all she wants to do is hug him and hold him and tell…

Friends of Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth fear the couple’s four-year marriage could end over the festive season. It comes after an argument in New York last month, when the 39-year-old actress, stormed off leaving Jim, 45, behind. “They fight over everything,” a friend reveals. “She’ll criticise him for not being able to juggle his career and home life as well as she can, and he’ll yell at her for not being supportive.” Those close to the couple say they barely spend time together, and when they do get a break at home after working long hours, socialising is the last thing they feel like doing. They’re trying to keep things normal for their three-year-old Tennessee, and Reese’s kids Ava, 16, and Deacon, 12, who she has with…

Bindi Irwin’s life is rich with possibilities after her win on US Dancing with the Stars, but there’s one thing missing – her paternal grandfather, Bob Irwin. Nearly 10 years after the death of her father, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, Bindi has opened up about the gaping chasm in the Irwin family. “Everyone deals with grief differently,” the 17-year-old told Daily Mail Australia at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. “When my dad passed away, [Bob] chose to distance himself from everything that Dad loved most. There was one year where we sent birthday presents to him and he opened them up and he sent them back” While the wildlife warrior is sad, she’s accepted that she and her brother Bob, 12, are no longer in…

HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CRUSHED POTATOES SERVES 6 PREP 40 MINS COOK 2 HOURS PER SERVE 4187kJ COST 2.5kg chicken, butterflied (see tip) 60g butter, softened ¼ cup chopped mixed herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives), plus extra sprigs, to serve grated zest 1 lemon, then quartered 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, crushed CRUSHED POTATOES 8 sebago potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks ¼ cup olive oil 1 Preheat oven to hot, 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Using fingers, gently separate skin from chicken. Run fingers between skin and flesh to loosen skin and form a pocket. 3 In a bowl, mix butter, herbs, zest, mustard and garlic together. Spread under skin over breast meat (see tip), pressing to cover evenly. Place chicken on tray. Place lemon wedges…

CHOC CHERRY ICE-CREAM CAKE SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINS + FREEZING COST 250g packet plain chocolatebiscuits, broken100g butter, melted500g frozen pitted cherries2 litres vanilla ice-cream,softened½ cup dark chocolatefudge sauce2 tbsp dark rummaraschino cherries, to serve 1 Grease and line a 20cm round springform pan with baking paper. 2 In a food processor, pulse biscuits until fine crumbs form. Add butter and process until combined. 3 Press crumb mixture into base of pan. Freeze 15 minutes. 4 Top frozen base with cherries. Top with just enough softened ice-cream to cover the cherries. Freeze 1 hour. 5 In a small bowl, combine sauce and rum. Swirl the sauce mixture through remaining ice-cream and dollop over cherry layer. Freeze at least 4 hours until set. 6 Release cake from pan and place on…

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE SERVES 20 PREP 1 HOUR + COOLING + SETTING COOK 12 MINS COST 125g butter, softened½ cup caster sugar1 egg yolk2 cups plain flour3 tsp ground ginger1 tsp bicarbonate of soda¼ cup golden syrup, warmedassorted lollies, to decorate ICING 1 egg white1¼ cups pure icing sugar, siftedfew drops lemon juice 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line two oven trays with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add egg yolk, beating well. 3 Sift flour, ginger and soda into a bowl. Fold into creamed mixture with syrup to form dough. 4 Roll out between two sheets baking paper until 0.5cm thick. Cut out three sets of four squares or rectangles to form three different…

Trellis Christmas tree MATERIALS Trellis slats, nailedinto shape of a tree,painted whiteThin piping cordScissorsBaublesStar ornamentNails to hang tree ASSEMBLY  1 Thread thin piping cord through baubles. 2 Glue star to top of tree with PVA glue or a glue gun and allow to dry. 3 Hang baubles around joins of trellis and tie to secure, then place on wall. Decorative ice bucket MATERIALS 2 metal or plastic bowls(not glass as it may crack),one bowl about 5cm smallerthan the otherJugFlowers/foliage/berriesScissors and masking tapeTea towelIce cubes and bottleddrinks, to serve ASSEMBLY  1 Place the small bowl inside the large bowl. Pour water into cavity between bowls just until the rims are flush. Tape to keep rim steady, then freeze. 2 Remove from freezer and place a layer of berries, flowers and foliage…

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AMANDA SAYS Jess tells me she is a bit naughty sometimes, but not in a bad way. She’s actually very sweet and gentle and adores Bec. Jess tells me she has many lovely people who look after her and a large family she adores. She also tells me she lives with another dog called Baxter. He is much older than her and they get on very well. Jess tells me she is nine years old, but she has the energy of a much younger dog and is in very good shape. Jess tells me she usually lives with her nan and grandad, but they’ve gone away on holiday so their wonderful neighbours and Bec are looking after her and Baxter. She loves to play fetch and gets lots of exercise.…

Former Wonder World! host Simon Townsend never thought he’d make it to 70, but despite years of hardship his famous laugh has returned, thanks to the love of his kids and the joy of being a grandad. “It’s amazing how life plays out, the good times and the bad, but I feel so lucky to be alive” says the TV legend. “My three kids and four grandchildren have been saviours” Despite his successful career, recent times have been tough for the five-time Logie winner. “A stroke 13 years ago severely affected my speech and mobility, I’ve lost numerous homes, luxury cars, swish boats and my fortune,” says Simon. “Most shattering of all was losing my wife Rosanna to lung cancer in 2003. We’d been married for 27 glorious years and…

HOW TO REMOVE LOBSTER TAILS 1 Using a cloth to protect your hand, hold tail firmly and twist off the head. 2 Turn the tail section over and use sharp scissors to cut off the flat underside of the shell. 3 Press open with your thumbs and remove tail meat in one piece. HOW TO PEEL AND DEVEIN PRAWNS 1 Twist and pull the head from the prawn to remove it (you could use a small knife if you prefer). 2 Grasp the shell and legs with fingertips and peel off, leaving the tail intact. 3 Using a small, sharp knife, cut along prawn from tail to head, following vein line. Use your fingertips or tip of knife to remove vein. HOW TO SECTION…

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Rove’s little ray of sunshine! Swapping his early morning radio duties to play dad, Rove McManus, 41, took his two favourite girls – wife Tasma Walton, 42, and one-year-old daughter Ruby – to a popular beach in Sydney’s Vaucluse last week, to beat the heat. “She’s a joy,” says Rove of his little girl. Thinner than ever! Victoria prompted concerns after she was seen in New York last week looking thinner than usual. The 41-year-old fashion designer, showed off her bony figure in an all-black ensemble that hung off her frame, leaving fans worried for her health. Long & short of it Proving size really doesn’t matter, singer Rod, 70, and wife Penny, 44, were proud to be by each other’s side in London last week. Despite looking diminutive next…