Innholdsfortegnelse for 2005 i Woman's Day

When I was a kid, my dad was the king of birthday cakes. Each year brought another spectacular creation, the piece de resistance undoubtedly being the piano, with correct key placement and all, that he spent hours painstakingly putting together for my 13th birthday (and while I’m loath to make this a “my dad is better than your dad” kind of letter, it should be known that I’m still treated to homemade cupcakes every year). This week I’ll be sharing the mag with Dad in view of giving him the ultimate challenge, to recreate incredible baker Katherine Sabbath’s Opera House pavlova (p66). If it’s a little daunting for you, we’ve got heaps of other Aussie-themed treats to try, too. Enjoy!…

They say the first few years of marriage are the hardest – and that’s even without the added pressure of secretly plotting to leave your family, royal or not, and flee to an island within a foreign country with your infant son in tow. This has been the reality of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life for several months, and as the dust settles around their shock decision to quit the monarchy and trade Britain for Canada, the cracks are beginning to appear in their marriage’s polished veneer. ‘She threatened to run if Harry didn’t stand up to the royals’ As more incredible insights come to light amid their grand escape – said to be orchestrated mainly by Meghan, 38 – London bookies have slashed odds on their 20-month…

Smiling from ear to ear, Shaynna Blaze couldn’t have looked happier as she hit the streets of Melbourne on a secret date with a hunky silver fox last week. “Shaynna was grinning like the cat who’d got the cream – she was totally at ease with the new guy and didn’t seem bothered by the attention,” confides a source to Woman’s Day. A friend adds, “Shaynna’s had a tough 16 months after splitting from Steve [Vaughan] so it’s nice to see her looking happy and confident. She’s never been one to wallow but even so all her friends have been hoping and praying she would meet someone new – she’s too fabulous to be on her own!” HIGHS & LOWS Donning chic sunglasses and a pair of ripped jeans, a…

Never let it be said that Nicole Kidman isn’t a pro at working a room full of celebrities – even if she doesn’t like them! But when the cameras stop rolling, it seems she lets her feelings be known. Our spy at the Critics’ Choice Awards in LA last week claims after a quick selfie with Jennifer Lopez, Nic, 52, was downright frosty towards the Hustler star. “Nic definitely feels uncomfortable around her,” says the witness. “You could feel the tension in the air.” And Woman’s Day might have solved the mystery – multiple sources told us back in 2014 that Nic and her husband Keith Urban nearly split over his allegedly flirty behaviour with his then American Idol co-star. “They had some rafter-shaking arguments about Keith and J.Lo, and…

It’s no secret fitness couple Michelle Bridges and Steve “Commando” Willis have had their ups and downs during their seven-year relationship but after a fraught holiday season, a source tells Woman’s Day their romance could be over for good. With non-stop bickering and a series of explosive arguments, it seems Steve, 43, couldn’t take the fighting any more and has been spending less and less time at the pair’s family home in Sydney, with sources revealing to Woman’s Day he moved out of the house on New Year’s Eve. “They’ve been at each other’s throats non-stop,” says a source. “If anything, the holidays were supposed to give them extra time together without the pressure of work – but it was awful.” BOILING POINT Having been unusually absent on social media,…

HANNAH PECH, 33, LAURA, SA ‘I was addicted to KFC’ ‘I ride a bike with the twins on the back’ Suffering crippling back pain after the birth of her twin girls and unable to pick them up, mum-of-five Hannah Pech, 33, was relieved to finally get pain relief medication from her doctor. But when the GP warned her that due to her weight she would have to have an adult present when she took it to be safe from the side effects, she knew she had to do something. “My job is to look after my five children,” says Hannah, whose little ones range between two and eight. “My kids need me, and not being able to look after them due to my size wasn’t right.” Hannah was hellbent on…

LAMB SKEWERS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING COOK 10 MINS • 750g lamb leg steaks, cut into 2cm pieces • 2 tbsp honey • ½ lemon, juiced • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp dried mint • 8 metal skewers 1 Combine lamb and all other ingredients in a shallow dish. Season to taste. Marinate at least 30 mins. 2 Thread lamb onto skewers and spray with oil. 3 Heat a barbecue plate or chargrill pan on high. Cook lamb 8-10 mins, turning on all sides, until cooked through. Serve skewers accompanied with a salad. TIP Serve with a potato, avocado and bean salad topped with bacon, mint and mayo. TOMATO & CHEESE DAMPER ROLLS MAKES 8 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30…

Q I’ve recently misplaced my grandmother’s wedding ring. It’s extremely special to me and I’m so upset. Can you please help? Desperately searching, via email MITCHELL SAYS My guides have told me everything happens for a higher reason. You haven’t misplaced your grandmother’s ring. The reason that you think you have “misplaced” it is because it’s her way of getting your attention to let you know that she loves you and is thinking of you. She doesn’t want you to worry about the wedding ring – I feel it’s still in your possession. Your grandmother tells me I need to remind you to look for her ring in the small white box with the gold writing. Apparently you’ve forgotten about it and need to search there. Q Can you tell…

Hat’s so cute! Bachelor star Matty J is proud as punch of his seven-month-old daughter Marlie-Mae. In a spin! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed making milkshakes while on an official visit to Bradford in England’s north. Family fun in the sun Mark Wahlberg and his 11-year-old son Brendan enjoyed the blazing hot Caribbean sunshine on their recent holiday in Barbados. Good times! Rami Malek, Selena Gomez and Robert Downey Jr had plenty to chuckle about at the premiere of their movie Dolittle in California. Mum’s the word! Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew has one beautiful reason to smile! The first-time mum looked smitten with her newborn daughter Molly.…

Aside from a couple of happy pics on social media, Master Archie hasn’t been seen in public since his parents’ trip to Africa in September. Despite being just eight months, it’s widely believed his parents left him in Canada while they travelled to the UK to announce they were leaving the royal family. “Leaving such a tiny baby in another country entirely seems odd to me,” confides an insider close to Harry. “Meghan flew back to Archie after a few days, but for Harry it was more than two weeks – the longest he’s ever been away from the baby. It must have been unsettling to be so far away from Archie.”…

ABIGAIL SPENCER Meghan’s Suits co-star and longtime friend Abigail, 38, was spotted hiking with Meghan and Harry at Christmas. “Abigail has always proved herself trustworthy,” says a source. DAVID FOSTER The 70-year-old husband of Meghan’s schoolfriend Katharine McPhee is said to have arranged the couple’s six-week festive stay at their Canadian megamansion. GAYLE KING Despite being gun-shy of journalists, Meghan and Harry have struck up a relationship with TV host – and Oprah’s best friend – Gayle, 65, who visited the pair at Frogmore Cottage. DAVID WATKINS Harry and Meghan’s social media manager David has been described as “their secret weapon” in communicating their new plan to their 10.7 million Instagram followers. JESSICA MULRONEY Meg’s bestie, and mother of her page boys, is a style and PR expert in her…

Interior designer Shaynna has never looked better – and her secret is yoga! “I first started yoga when I was 18,” she says. “For 20 years I did it every day – I’d wake up and be on my mat for a good 45 minutes to an hour, or I’d fit it in when my kids were at school. For me it wasn’t just physical fitness, it was about my peace of mind, too.” As well as plenty of downward dogs, Shaynna is a keen runner and has been a vegetarian since she was 18, although she is partial to a glass or two of wine!…

TOM, COSENTINO & PEREZ INSIDE THE JUNGLE’S MOST EXPLOSIVE FEUD EVER! Things are seriously heating up in the jungle as feuding stars Tom Williams, Paul Cosentino and Perez Hilton are set to come to blows. Speaking to Woman’s Day, a source close to former Daily Edition co-host Tom, 49, reveals he’s certainly not looking to make new friends on the show. “Tom was really worried he’d be surrounded by a stack of people he didn’t like – he can’t fake being nice. You’re either in or you’re out with him. He’s not the type of guy to put up with much,” says our source. The warning comes after he was noticeably cold when Cosentino, 37, who rose to fame competing as an illusionist on Australia’s Got Talent, entered the…

HAVE SAM & DAVE SECRETLY SPLIT? While they gushed last year over their excitement for their future, it seems as if things have taken a dramatic turn for Home And Away’s Sam Frost and her boyfriend Dave Bashford – it’s believed the pair have secretly called it quits! The news was confirmed to Woman’s Day by a source close to Sam, 30, and Dave, 27. “It all became too much for Sam who was going through a lot. Her career was taking a new path and her mental health was definitely not where it needed to be,” says the insider. “When things are good, they’re both very happy, but the lows are bad. They argue over trivial things.” The couple reportedly spent New Year’s Eve apart, with Sam even…

• Help the Mardens rebuild their beloved yoga studio and help the community heal. gofundme.com/f/bikram-yogasapphire-coast-community-fire-appeal • Shop at the Bowerbird Community Op Shop, which donates all profits back to the community. facebook.com/bowerbirdcomm • Visit or buy a painting from the Lazy Lizard Gallery, which exhibits local artists and crafts people. facebook.com/ thelazylizardgallery • Support the Cobargo Community Bushfire Recovery Fund. Make a donation to the community fund and help restore the local economy and jobs, and regenerate the town’s natural environment. gofundme.com/f/cobargocommunity-bushfire-recovery-fund • Dance along at the Cobargo Folk Festival in February. cobargofolkfestival.com • Drop by and say g’day to Cobargo Hotel owner David Allen. Tuesday is trivia night, and every Thursday from 6pm tuck into their schnitzel specials! It’s just $20 for a chicken, beef or pork schnitzel, chips, salad and vegetables, washed down with…

Urban legends It was good to see the Urbans holidaying in Australia as they needed to relax from their extremely busy lives and spend quality time with one another (WD, Jan 13). It was also heartwarming to read about celebrities like them giving donations to emergency funds for those who have suffered such huge losses. F Rooney, Sale, Vic MASKED POOCH We’re on the South Coast, not in the fire zone, but the smoke has been affecting us. I bought this little mask for 50 cents and it fits Honey perfectly. Pamela Bradley, Shellharbour, NSW SKATE KINGS My sons Jacob, seven, and Max, five, both love to skate and I’m very proud of their commitment to it. Anita Hanson, Acacia Ridge, Qld All published submissions will receive…

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Starting a business Aussie model and new mum Jennifer Hawkins preaches that you should only start your own business because you’re passionate, not purely for pay packets! “We didn’t get into it for the money... tequila is an extension of our lifestyle,” Jen recently said of starting her own tequila company Sesion with husband Jake Wall in 2015. “We got into [the business] because you could see it was the fastest growing alcohol brand and it was one that we loved.” Save on renovations Renovating your home can be expensive, but media personality Deborah Hutton has some hacks to share after making over her Sydney home last year. “Starting your renovation with a strong plan means you can start ordering your building materials and furnishings early,” she says. “For…

The Rock and his rocks AMANDA SAYS Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s dogs Hobbs and Brutus come through together, but Brutus tells me he passed over from eating something toxic in their garden. Brutus just wants his dad to know he does not blame him for what happened – he knows how much it shattered him. Hobbs is still alive and loves the pool, although he did almost drown once. These are two very different personalities – Hobbs comes through like a tough guy and Brutus doesn’t feel the need to prove himself. “Our dad is the greatest dad in the world and he doesn’t care if we smooch and drool all over him,” they tell me. The Rock has loved all animals since he was very young. If things aren’t…

Location, Location, Location WEDNESDAY, 9.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE Property professionals Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp return for the show’s 23rd season, guiding their clients through the world of agencies and viewings and helping them decide what they really want. Armed with nothing but their laptops, astute wit and a keen eye for the best properties, Phil and Kirstie search for that special place that ticks all the boxes. From auction houses and agents to websites and word-of-mouth, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to find the absolute best. Thoroughly entertaining. Inside Selfridges TUESDAY, 7.35PM, SBS From the people who brought us Inside Aldi comes a fascinating look into one of the world’s longest-running institutions. Selfridges & Co opened in 1909, and the iconic London department store has seen many…

What’s been the reaction to you appearing on DWTS? I’m getting so much positive feedback. I’m really stoked that everyone’s looking forward to being entertained by a big dude jumping around in sequins. Former Bachelorette star Lee Elliott has said you shouldn’t be on the show because you’re an “intolerable, sexist, chauvinistic bigot”. What do you make of that? I find it really bizarre that he would say that stuff because he’s never met me. Anyone who has met me knows I’m the opposite of all those things, but everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. I just choose to be positive and move forward with the next chapter in my life. I’m looking at DWTS as a way to improve myself as a person... I’m ready to prove everyone wrong.…

Aussie comedian Dave Hughes is singlehandedly making Australia great again, thanks to his hilarious series Hughesy, We Have A Problem. Ahead of the show’s new season, Dave opens up to Woman’s Day about life’s little problems... This will be the show’s fourth season. Congratulations! What do you think people love most about it? It’s funny, basically. It’s funny and the problems are real. People can relate to the issues. They can expect to laugh their asses off in their lounge room and maybe learn that they’re not as dysfunctional as others out there. This season, a guest has a problem with you! Do you consider yourself to be polarising? There’s a minority of people who don’t get the jokes, but they will one day… hopefully. But the episode where the…

SHE’S WORTH IT! JENNIFER GARNER While she’s used to receiving huge cheques for her films, this one given to Jen from her son Sam is probably the most meaningful to date. NOT FRIENDS?! COURTENEY COX & KIM KARDASHIAN WEST While these two women are icons in their own right, it appeared they didn’t have time for small talk as they sat front row at a basketball game recently. Just like Mum… and Dad! AVA PHILLIPPE Ryan and Reese’s daughter Ava and her boyfriend are the spitting image of her parents! WHAT A SQUEEZE! PENNY LANCASTER The gorgeous model celebrated rock star hubby Rod Stewart’s 75th birthday with balloons – 75 in fact – and she was determined to keep all of them! Who’s a diva? JOE JONAS & JACK BLACK…

When My Kitchen Rules champions Dan and Steph Mulheron return to the show’s 2020 season next month, fans will be forgiven for not recognising the married couple who took home $250,000 in 2013. Indeed, much has changed for the duo since they last appeared on screen. Not only did they use their prize money to assist with IVF treatments that saw the birth of their daughter Emmy Mae in 2016, Dan has lost a monster 85kg! Now, almost two years on from his life-changing decision to get a gastric sleeve, the father-of-one, 38, reveals he hopes to change the stigma around the procedure. “There’s a lot of negative stigma around weight-loss surgery, a lot of people who haven’t had weight problems see it as a cop out,” says Dan, who…

I'm well and able bodied for a gal of 65 I can be out and about, really know that I'm alive There are many happy friendship links I've forged along the way Through work, theatre, book club and dog parenting per se My home is humble, but is cosy and it’s mine My stomach can always be full and that’s fine My precious dog Nik keenly shares my days And to make me smile he finds so many ways It's good to rouse in the morning with time being mine Senior though I be, I know there's still time to shine So I'll lay me down for some peaceful repose Before gratefully claiming a new day, so it goes Janet Parrette, Capel Sound, Vic…

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BAKED TOMATO & CHEESE RISSOLES SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 1 HOUR + CHILLING • 500g beef mince • 4 rindless bacon rashers, chopped finely • 1 zucchini, grated, excess moisture squeezed out • 1 small onion, grated • 1 egg, whisked • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 medium potatoes, cut into small chunks, par-boiled • 400g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into large chunks • 1 tomato, sliced • ½ cup grated mozzarella • basil leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. 2 In a bowl, combine mince, bacon, zucchini, onion, egg, sauce and parsley. Season. Form into 8 even-sized, flattened patties, chill 20 mins. 3 Brush base of a large baking dish with oil. Arrange rissoles…

Cherry cupcakes This fruity delight is so easy to bake... and eat! MAKES 12 Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases. Preheat oven to 180°C. Using an electric mixer, cream 150g unsalted butter, ¾ cup caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract together until light and fluffy. Add 3 free-range eggs at room temperature, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift 1 1/3 cups self-raising flour over mixture. Using a large metal spoon, gently stir to combine. Fold through 250g pitted halved cherries. Spoon mixture into paper cases. Bake 20-25 mins or until golden and cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 10 mins, transfer to a wire rack to cool. To decorate cupcakes, place 100g white chocolate melts in a heatproof bowl. Microwave…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 It’s time to recharge your batteries. After a hectic few weeks, ground yourself by spending time in nature or indulge your cultural side. As your state of mind becomes more buoyant, don’t be surprised if your financial situation follows suit. Looking for a lucky charm? Find a moonstone! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Social stars may be exerting a powerful pull, but your inner world also needs sustenance. As February approaches, yoga classes, swims or walks might balance the busyness. Make a wish under Saturday’s new moon, then look out for a like-minded soul heading your way. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Something exciting is coming! This week’s new moon might bring a whole new phase – just try…