Innholdsfortegnelse for 29 February 2016 i Woman's Day

Monday night at my place has affectionately become known as “fight night”. It’s when two tired little cranky heads, along with a dog that needs walking, clash with my ability to cook a slapdash dinner within minutes of walking through the door. There’s usually heated discussion over the concept of homework, bath and bed, and when I’ve run out of bribes, it invariably ends in a stand-off over the bath that has run cold or dinner they won’t eat. Sigh! This week, Jennene has dished up some scrummy-looking meals (p40), and for those fight nights at your place, they’re all on the table within 30 minutes! But if you’ve got more time in the kitchen than I clearly do, you may want to try our weekend project – a pull-apart…

‘Bec’s dream to have more children is finally happening and she couldn’t be happier’ Bec Hewitt has fallen in love with Lleyton all over again after moving home to Australia, and she can’t wait to tell the world their exciting news – they’re expecting twins! After celebrating her husband’s retirement from professional tennis at the Australian Open last month, the mum of Mia, 10, Cruz, seven, and Ava, five, is desperate to get on with expanding their family. And rather than waiting for nature to take its course, Bec’s planning to use IVF to help the couple conceive quickly. “Bec has wanted another baby almost from the moment her third child was born,” our source tells. “Motherhood is her life – it’s something she’s dreamed about since she was five,…

‘She’d look in the mirror and tell me that she saw a girl’ Like any little girl, Briella Carmichael likes nothing more than snuggling up to watch her favourite movie, Cinderella. She loves every part of “Cinders , from her tiny glass slippers to her ball gown. Perhaps her fondness for the film is because Briella’s own story isn’t far from the fairytale. Like Cinderella, Briella – who was born a boy and called Baylin – has finally been able to emerge as the beautiful princess she always wanted to be. Right from the start, Briella never identified with the male body she was born into. “Ever since she could walk, she’s always gone for the girlie toys and dresses,” says her mum Kirra, who has accepted the loss of…

‘TV is like sharing your passion with the world. It has been fabulous’ Landing a judging role on My Kitchen Rules in 2010 was a dream come true for Manu Feildel. But for the cheeky Frenchman – who carved out a name for himself as one of Australia’s top TV chefs after getting his break on Ten’s Ready Steady Cook – all good things must come to an end. “TV is like sharing your passion with the world. It’s been fabulous” he told Kate Waterhouse for her blog Date With Kate. But though he’s signed a deal for two more seasons with MKR, he’s already looking to life after the show. “I’ve got projects in TV and other things,” he told TV Week. “That works for me, I love not…

It’s been the week from hell for Samantha Armytage, but the popular Sunrise co-host is getting by with a little help from her friends. The 38-year-old was labelled a “mindless bimbo” by ABC journalist Virginia Haussegger, 51, after she came under fire for taking part in a misfired Sex and the City skit with Kristin Davis, 50, instead of focusing on the actress’s work as an ambassador for UNHCR. While an ensuing debate over women’s role in media has raged, Sam has hit back at female haters who claim to be feminists but criticise women by showing the strength of her own friendships. “I have many, many wonderful girlfriends and I adore the women I work with ” penned Samantha after the public backlash. “I have been mentored by incredible…

As Brynne Edelsten stepped out at the Sofitel Revealed event in Melbourne last week, fellow guests did a double-take. With a slimmer frame, barely-there makeup and a seemingly altered nose and jawline, Brynne was almost unrecognisable as the socialite who shot to fame when she married Aussie businessman Geoffrey Edelsten, 72. Ditching her usual bodycon frocks and showgirl outfits for girl-next-door floral, the 33-year-old appeared happy as she showed off her new look – but fans are concerned. “I hope you are eating well. You look a bit thin,” a Facebook follower commented on a photo. “Don’t lose anymore weight,” another wrote. The comments come three months after Brynne, who went from a size 12 to a six, revealed her secrets to Woman’s Day. “I go to the gym at…

Cha Cha & Jill E. Beans OWNER: MARIAH CAREY She demands nothing less than the finest treatment, and it looks like Mariah is t urning her dogs into little divas, too. The 45-year-old singer treated her Jack Russell pups Cha Cha and J ill E. Beans to first-class American Airlines flights from her winter home in Aspen to Los Angeles last month. “The two pets hate each other, so [they] have to be placed in separate kennels for the journe y and travel with two separate members o f her staff,” a source tells Page Six. Olive OWNER: DAVID BECKHAM With 80,000 Instagram followers, David’s cocker spaniel Olive lives her life in the public eye, just like the rest of the Beckham clan. The 40-year-old former…

Each year, almost 1500 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and around 1000 will die from the disease. Ovarian cancer can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to other less serious common health issues. However, these are the symptoms most frequently reported by sufferers: • Abdominal or pelvic pain • Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating • Needing to urinate often or urgently • Feeling full after a small amount We invite you to support Teal Ribbon Day on February 24. For more information, head to ovariancancer.net.au.…

Brendan has finally admitted that he and Alex are giving their marriage another go – and they want another baby. He told his campmates – and the rest of Australia – he and Alex would even consider using IVF and gender selection techniques to ensure their next child would be a boy. Havana Brown echoed what everyone in camp was thinking when she said, “I’m pretty sure that when he gets back there’ll be a baby being made.”…

PULL-APART PESTO BREAD SERVES 6-8 PREP 1 HOUR + PROVING COOK 40 MINS ¾ cup warm water½ cup warm milk2 tbsp olive oil2 x 7g sachetsdried yeast4 cups plain bread flour1 tsp salt3 rashers rindlessbacon, chopped½ cup sliced chargrilledcapsicum, patted dry2 cups grated mozzarella1 cup grated gruyere PESTO 1 bunch basil, leaves picked ½ cup finely grated parmesan 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/3 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 In a jug, combine water, milk and oil. Sprinkle yeast over. Set aside, covered, 5 minutes until foamy. 2 Sift flour and salt together into a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture and stir to a soft dough. Using a dough hook (or by hand on a lightly floured surface), knead 10 minutes until elastic. Place in a…

ABOUT JAMES James Treble is a qualified colour consultant/interior designer, with over 20 years’ experience within the building and design industries. PEOPLE ARE OFTEN AMAZED at just how many variations there are of white. The reason? All colours have a base, so the light in your home, as well as the colours of your furnishings and accessories, can all affect a paint colour, making it look quite different to how it does on the sample chip. So here are my tips on how to get the perfect white for your home. 1 HOW DO YOU USE THE SPACE? For a bedroom, look at more relaxing, calming tones – in whites, this usually leans towards slightly creamier or natural hues. A pure, bright white may be too vivid and contrasting for…

Australia’s Got Talent judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson has always been one to tell it like it is, and now the former record company exec claims Kelly Osbourne and Eddie Perfect don’t know talent when they see it! “Eddie and Kelly are like new kids on the block,” Dicko, 52, tells Woman’s Day. “They get a bit excited about stuff and we have to go, ‘Hold on a sec, this is rubbish!’ “Both Sophie [Monk] and I have gone through a reality TV competition, we’ve both won them as contestants and we’ve both been around for quite some time. I guess we’ve got a more measured approach.” When push comes to shove, he’s not afraid to confront them. “We don’t agree on everything,” he says. “In terms of being a straight…

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Q It’s been seven years since my father passed away. Is he around me? Also, I have a business for sale and I’d like to know if it will sell soon. Thoughtful Daughter Your father is very proud of you. He tells me to let you know, “I can hear your thoughts when you are thinking of me.” He’s been sending you signs of love in the form of feathers and small coins. Have you noticed them? Your business will indeed sell, but you need to lower the asking price to attract a genuine buyer. Within the next 12 months a solid offer will be made that you will be more than happy to accept. Q My husband and son have been involved in countless projects but none…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 After a hectic few weeks you deserve time out. Visiting beautiful places will work wonders for many Fish, while for others, a feel-good film or lunch with friends may be more your cup of tea. Saturday’s sparkling moon could add a touch of romance, so go on, grab someone gorgeous and enjoy. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 As emotions surge under the full moon a health problem (possibly with digestion) could flare up. View it as a wake-up call to make dietary or lifestyle changes. If you’ve been looking for answers, pay attention to any random thoughts or feelings – you’re bordering on psychic this week. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Sticking to routines might be challenging this month,…

Peter’s sizzling Valentine! When Today newsreader Sylvia, 29, isn’t reading the headlines, she’s making her own. All eyes were on the leggy blonde as she and Nine journalist boyfriend Peter Stefanovic, 32, took to Bondi on Valentine’s Day. She later told fans on social media they had a “very nice day”. Looking all-WHITE Even Her Majesty isn’t immune to a makeup malfunction! The Queen, 89, suffered the same fate as Drew, Nicole, Angelina and Miley when she stepped out at the Gold Service Scholarship awards last week with a an overdose of powder on her face. But she can feel reassured that at least she’s in good company… Daddy daycare Ashton melted our hearts as he played doting dad to his 17-month-old daughter Wyatt with Mila Kunis during a visit…

Kell & Nev’s BIG NEWS Just days after Nev’s long-lost brother James Wilson outed the bald-headed cook for running off with his partner of 26 years, Kell, it’s been revealed the lovebirds from WA are secretly engaged! A source close to the “duck’s nuts” team, who have dated for two years, says the pair will tie the knot once MKR wraps. The news will come as a shock to James, who shares four children with his brother’s missus. “It’s extremely hurtful. I feel like an idiot as these two sail off into the sunset,” he told Woman’s Day. “But I’ll stay strong for the kids.” Rachel’s BRUSH WITH ROYALTY If the contestants want to impress new judge Rachel Khoo, they’re going to have to serve a dish fit for royalty.…

Her husband Dean McDermott’s been unfaithful, but Tori Spelling, 42, may be taking things too far to make him jealous, posting cosy pics with his son Jack, 17, saying, “Me and my amazing stepson @montypowerglory a.k.a. Jack McDermott. I LOVE this man! #LuckyWoman StepMamasRule”. Tori’s Instagram followers labelled the pics “weird”, “disgusting” and “inappropriate”, and her friends are worried. “Tori has lost it,” one told Star. “The fact that she doesn’t see anything wrong with these photos proves that she’s unstable.”…

When Keith Urban was due to present at the Grammys last week, wife Nicole Kidman was noticeably absent. Now, insiders have revealed the 48-year-old country singer was “furious” after Nic was snapped getting hot and heavy on set with her Big Little Lies co-star, Swedish hunk Alexander Skarsgard. “Keith made it clear to Nic that she wasn’t welcome at the Grammys this year,” a friend says. “He said she’d humiliated him, and the last thing he wanted to do was smile and pose with her on the red carpet. “He gets tired of packing on the PDAs for the cameras. He told her he wasn’t going to fake it just to keep her happy.” For Nicole, 48, Keith’s firm move was unexpected. “It was a real shock to see Keith…

Proving the haters wrong, Michelle took baby Axel for a stroll in Sydney’s Potts Point – and there was no sign of a nanny! The fitness queen was forced to deny claims she has hired help, after social media trolls criticised a photo of her exercising. “I don’t have a nanny, and I am not planning on getting one right now ” she told News Corp. Michelle, 45, has plenty of support from her partner Steve “Commando” Willis, 39. “He’s changing nappies and disinfecting bottles” she says. “He’s very organised – it’s an army thing!”…

PISTACHIO CRUSTED LAMB CUTLETS WITH WITLOF SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 2887kJ COST 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios ¼ cup picked oregano leaves 150g goat’s cheese 8 lamb cutlets, Frenched 2 red witlof, halved 150g bag baby spinach 1 pomegranate, seeds removed DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Process pistachios and oregano to coarse crumbs. Season. 3 Spread half goat’s cheese onto one side of each cutlet, then press on pistachio mixture firmly. Arrange on tray. Bake 10-12 minutes for medium rare or cook to taste. 4 DRESSING In a small jug, whisk all ingredients.…

PULL-APART DAMPER ROLLS SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS COST 3 cups self-raising flour50g butter1 cup grated tasty cheese1 tbsp finely choppedrosemary1 tbsp chopped chives1½ cups milkham, cheddar cheese,pickled onions, caramelisedonion jam, to serve 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Sift flour into a large bowl. Rub in butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in cheese and herbs. Season. 3 Reserve 1 tbsp milk. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture. Using a palette knife, mix in remaining milk all at once until mixture just comes together. 4 Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough gently. Divide into 12 even rounds. 5 Arrange in a circle, close together on tray. Brush with reserved milk.…

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Royal edition The Duchess of Cambridge, 34, has taken on a new role as guest editor of Huffington Post UK. In her first blog, Kate focused on children’s mental issues. “We hope to encourage George and Charlotte to speak about their feelings and give them the tools to be supportive peers to their friends as they get older,” she wrote. Hello, it’s me! Singer Adele, 27, was in high spirits after performing in Los Angeles last week. Not long after her gig finished, she greeted her fans, telling them, “I feel like Justin Bieber!”. Who wears tight tights? What do you get when you put Jimmy Fallon, Christina Aguilera, 35, and Will Ferrell in the same room? Comedy gold! The trio slipped into the tightest white pants before busting a…

AMANDA SAYS Bundy tells me he’s a very cranky cat with a bad attitude. He won’t do as he’s told and will attack Megan and her partner out of the blue for no reason. Bundy says he’s a bit jealous of Megan’s partner, but he likes him and their rough play. The problem is, when Megan wants a cuddle, he still wants to play rough. He tells me he hasn’t been outside on his harness for a few days because Megan has lost his lead. He’s very cranky about this and tells her to buy a new one so he can go outside. He tells me he escaped once out of a window and it was very hard to catch him. Lucy the dog saw him escape and made sure…

Little Prince George is already showing all the signs of being a natural born leader! According to actress Sophie Winkleman, 35, whose daughter Maud, two, was invited to Kensington Palace for a play date, two-year-old George is extremely advanced. “He’s a clever, articulate little boy and was speaking long before other toddlers his age,” Sophie tells Hello! While he might be a royal rascal, the prince takes responsibility very seriously. On a park date with his nanny Maria Borrallo, he kept an eye on his little sister and best mate Princess Charlotte, staying close to the nine-month-old’s pram while showing off his scootering skills. According to his mum, George is keen to become a pilot like his dad, and loves playing with toy planes. Kate, 34, revealed George is “obsessed…

‘We both did a lot of things wrong, but we’re working on our future’ Their relationship was touched by tragedy after the couple’s second child Harrison was stillborn after an eight-month pregnancy in 2014, and now Ada Nicodemou and her husband Chrys Xipolitas have called it quits on their almost decade-long marriage. “It’s definitely over,” our source reveals, adding that the couple tellingly didn’t celebrate their nine-year anniversary last week. “Normally it’s something they do every year” A second independent source also confirmed to Woman’s Day that the couple have sadly chosen to end their long-term union. Rumours of a marital split first surfaced weeks ago when 38-year-old Ada headed off on a P&O cruise with her mother, leaving behind her restaurateur husband, with whom she shares three-year-old son Johnas.…

‘All I could do was run. If he wanted to catch me he could. I could disappear’ Wolf Creek is real,” says French tourist Lucile Rochefort, looking out over a deserted South Australian beach. Just two weeks ago, a naked and bloodied female backpacker ran screaming through the sand dunes on the remote banks of the Coorong, south-east of Adelaide. “He’s going to kill us all!” she yelled to nearby fisherman Abdul-Karim Mohammed, begging that he help her to safety. The terrified woman explained that her friend was still missing in the dunes. The women, in their twenties, from Germany and Brazil, were on the trip of a lifetime in Australia when they became victims of a vicious sex attack after accepting a ride interstate from a man believed to…

When George and Amal Clooney moved to England in October, it was believed they were seeking privacy. But Woman’s Day has learned Amal has grave security concerns, and the move was to protect her. The human rights barrister, 38, is reportedly receiving death threats due to a high-profile court case. It’s believed they began after she clashed with Cherie Blair, wife of former British PM Tony Blair, when Amal began working for former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed. Locals say they can’t leave home without security, and George, 54, has installed cameras in their nine-bedroom home. Last week, the actor revealed fame has made day-to-day life difficult. “You can’t walk out when there are 30 people following you everywhere,” he said.…

He’s no stranger to controversy and last week Tom Cruise found himself at the centre of a social media frenzy when he appeared remarkably smooth-faced at the BAFTAs. Fans were quick to point out the 53-year-old looked “puffy” and “inflated”. “My goodness. Tom Cruise looks like his whole face has been stung by a million bees,” one tweeted. Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Michael Miroshnik says Tom’s puffiness “may be a result of fillers, or fat injected into the face”. The actor has denied he’s had surgery. “I haven’t, and I never would,” Tom told Playboy in 2012. But Tom’s friend Cuba Gooding Jr last month told talk show host Andy Cohen that Tom had “absolutely” had work done. “I remember I surprised him at his house one day and he…

‘He let me know it was time to go and that gave me great peace’ Melissa Bell smiles sadly as she recounts the moment she knew it was time to say goodbye to her husband Gary. The Neighbours star was called to the hospital at 3am on February 13 and, after holding his hand for hours, she felt he was “very present” just before he took his final breath. “He died in my arms, I was holding him,” she says. “I said, ‘I’m with you, you’re not alone, I love you, I love you, and then I kissed him as he took his last breath and his heart stopped, and I put my hand on his heart. I told them not to resuscitate him because I felt he had finally…

Fast & fresh granita Hang on to summer just a little longer with this deliciously refreshing frozen dessert 1 Stir 1 cup hot water and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice in a bowl with ¾ cup sugar until dissolved. 2 Blend 3 cups fresh strawberries in a food processor until smooth, then add syrup to combine. Pour into a non-stick metal baking dish and freeze 30 minutes. 3 Remove from freezer, stir and re-freeze until frozen (about 90 minutes). Using a fork, scrape mixture until granita (a coarse sorbet) forms. Spoon into glasses or bowls and garnish with fresh slices of lime. One to follow… @cafedelites This Aussie mum and food blogger’s homemade, healthy and sometimes indulgent recipes (think deep-dish cookies and Chinese pork belly) will inspire you to mix…

Are you eating right for your BODY TYPE? According to a new book, what to eat to stay healthy and slim depends on your body shape Research shows that if you want to lose weight from specific areas of your body, eating certain foods can help you shed it. Body shape BANANA You’re long and thin with narrow shoulders and hips. Eat more: Black pepper, ginger, mango, avocado, root veg and coconut oil. Body shape PEAR You might be strong and athletic, but you carry weight around your hips and bum. Eat more: Sweet, juicy fruits, raw vegetables and plenty of water. Body shape APPLE You tend to gain weight more easily around your middle section. Eat more: Lemons, broccoli, apples and grapefruit. Body shape HOURGLASS You have a small…

“I GREW UP ON a working sheep farm, so I never really felt settled living on a ‘normal’-sized block. Even on half an acre of lovely gardens and gum trees surrounded by rolling hills and wineries, I still felt boxed in. My city-born husband has come around to my love of horses and riding, and 12 months ago the timing was right for our family to find a little farm to call home. THE FAMILY WAY We didn’t have to move far, which was great – it meant the kids didn’t need to change schools, and Cam’s drive to work is a little shorter. The house itself is great for now – it isn’t huge, but it has a good floorplan that brings us all together in a central, open-plan…

Before she burst onto our screens playing quiet and conservative Chelsea in Seven’s hit show Wanted, Geraldine was a relative unknown. Apart from a few short films, she dedicated most of her time to music and theatre. But she jumped at the chance to star alongside Rebecca Gibney and Steve Peacocke. “I hadn’t done any TV work before, so I’m very grateful they took a risk and gave me the role!” she says. But it wasn’t an easy role to land. Geraldine, 28, auditioned five times! “The audition process was actually a heap of fun because Rebecca was in the room for most of it, and we got to play very early on,” she says. “She’s awesome – I could rave about her all day. She organised an ice-cream truck…