Innholdsfortegnelse for 2007 i Woman's Day

Over the past few weeks, I have been blown away by the response to our Rebuild Our Towns campaign. It has been truly heartwarming to hear how your generous donations have helped our fellow Aussies in need, with many of them writing in to tell us just how much even the smallest offering has meant to them. This week, we speak to Kangaroo Island residents The Stantons, whose positivity and determination to rebuild after losing so much is nothing short of amazing. To each of you who have contributed, I say a very big thank you, and to those affected, please know we are still with you and we will continue to share your stories.…

Just when Prince Charles thought the British throne would finally be his, another late contender for the crown has entered the fray in the form of his hard-working sister, Princess Anne. According to Woman’s Day’s insiders, the Queen, 93 – who has been locked away with her husband Prince Philip “despairing” at the state of the family since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their shock exit – has had an epiphany in her twilight years and has made no secret of the fact she wishes she could pass the monarchy to more capable hands. NATURAL LEADER “Anne is known as HRH Reliable among courtiers. She may not be flashy but she’s tough, kind and can always be counted on to do a good job,” says our source. “The…

It’s no secret there’s no love lost between former Biggest Loser stars Ajay Rochester and Michelle, with Ajay previously accusing Michelle of fat-shaming her. And Ajay, 50, was quick to revel in Michelle’s downfall, jumping on Instagram to post a message, “Parents: we don’t need to be perfect but we do need to think what could happen if… do NOT drink and drive EVER, least of all with kids in the car but DER never! NEVER!!!” She added, “Just cause you got caught one time doesn’t mean this was the first time!”…

MUSIC BANNED! According to one guest, the weddings are a music-free zone! “The reception was so awkward – the crew made the couple dance without any music… twice!” says the invitee. “At one stage they had to stop filming because one guest was cracking up.” BARGAIN BASEMENT DIGS While the couples enjoy a night’s stay at an expensive apartment after their big day, one bridal party member tells Woman’s Day she was appalled when she was put up at a “shabby two-star hotel”. “[It] was the pits!” she says. PUSHY PRODUCTION The TV crew came down hard on those who didn’t want to be on camera. “I had no intention of starring on the show, but when I refused to wear a mic, I was told I had to speak…

H-E-L-P Christmas is over, a New Year just begun Can we hope for peace and happiness? We shed a tear for some! Our beautiful country is burning So tragic in every way A dreadful way to start a New Year We can only hope and pray May things get back to normal For families, fireys and the like God bless each and every one Who fought both day and night Jean Hamer, Springfield, Qld BIRTHDAY BOUQUET I was happily surprised when these lovely flowers arrived at work on my 21st birthday. Thanks Nan! Natty Meade, Boorcan, Vic TRUE BLUE AUSSIE DOG! Basil has a beautiful marking on him that looks like Australia! Bobbie-Jo Tovara, Sanctuary Point, NSW Brad & Jen 2.0 In this time of crisis with…

Still feeling a little sluggish after the festive season? Going on a detox can help your body reset and rid itself of any harmful toxins that could be lingering. We all have a natural detoxification system, with our body removing toxins through the liver, sweat and urine. However, following a detox health plan – clean, lean foods, drinking a lot more water, ditching processed foods and beverages and using detox-specific products – can enhance the process. And the best bit about kicking toxins? A number of resulting health benefits. INCREASED ENERGY Detoxing can up your energy levels – and it’s as simple as cutting out sugar, caffeine and saturated fats from your diet. Replacing those nasties with fresh fruits and vegetables means you’ll get a natural energy boost without that…

PASSIONFRUIT & MANGO LASSI BIRCHER SERVES 2 PREP + COOK 15 MINS + REFRIGERATION NUTRITIONAL COUNT PER SERVING 1569kJ (374 cal) Fat 6.2g Sat fat 1.1g Carbs 43g Protein 25.8g Fibre 19.3g • ¾ cup rolled oats • 1 tsp golden flaxseed meal • 150g silken tofu, drained, patted dry • 190g low-fat high-protein natural yoghurt • ½ cup skim milk • ½ cup passionfruit pulp • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon • 1½ tbsp buckwheat • 1 mango cheek, diced 1 Place oats, flaxseed meal, tofu, yoghurt, milk, ¼ cup water, 1/3 cup of the passionfruit, 1 tsp of the vanilla and 1 tsp of the cinnamon in a large bowl, stir until well combined. 2 Divide oat mixture evenly between two small bowls…

Vin’s loyal buddy AMANDA SAYS Actor Vin Diesel’s dog Roman can be goofy when he wants to be but that absolutely suits Vin, who also likes to goof around at times. Roman’s a typical mastiff breed and shows no fear of anything, with a strong and loyal temperament. Roman’s personality is quite controlled and complex – he speaks in a very intelligent manner with a nature that you look up to and show respect to. Roman doesn’t just talk about Vin but also about being a family dog, and taking that role very seriously. “Dad includes me in everything he can,” he says. Roman tells me they connected straight away and Vin immediately saw something very special in him. I feel Vin had been looking for a while to find…

Making a splash! TV presenter Deborah Hutton showcased her amazing beach body during a refreshing swim at Sydney’s Bondi Icebergs pool. Crowd pleasers Donning a pair of cool sunnies, twins Gabriella and Jacques, five, stole the show from their parents Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco. Crazy co-stars! Robert Downey Jr and Dame Emma Thompson attend the Dolittle special screening in London last week and went a little batty! Wild ride! TV host Carrie Bickmore looked elated to be trying out a new trick on her bike. Thank goodness she was wearing a helmet! Disney cuties Drew Barrymore posed alongside Minnie Mouse in Disney World Florida last week. Perfect match! Always one to take things to the next level, Paris Hilton matched her outfit to her $240,000 holographic lavender…

It’s been almost two years since he’s spoken to his daughter on the phone, and Thomas Markle has had enough! During an interview with Good Morning Britain last week, the visibly angry 75-year-old declared, “If after this interview, if I don’t hear from somebody in 30 days, I’ll give 30 days and I’m going to try again, because 30 days is enough time to get back to me. I don’t want to sit in silence in my living room for the rest of my life, waiting for someone to call me back or get in touch with me.” Thomas insists he hasn’t heard from Harry, 35, or Meghan since their wedding in May 2018, and since then his ex-wife and Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland – with whom he was on…

Sitting down with Woman’s Day, new groom Mikey Pembroke admits he’s been rather unlucky when it comes to finding romance. However, the charming operations manager is certainly no stranger to love! “Family is everything to me, it’s who I am. I share a real special bond with my parents and siblings,” says the 29-year-old. “We’re open about everything, it’s an interesting dynamic… we just lay everything out on the table,” he adds. The Sydney-based groom is certainly ready to find The One, but there’s one woman who already holds a very special place in his heart – his Aunt Lou. BEAUTIFUL BOND “She’s one of the most special people in my life... we’re thick as thieves,” says Mikey. “When she was born, she had her mother’s umbilical cord wrapped around…

To the world, she has presented herself as a lovable, if slightly ditzy, classic Southern blonde. Jessica Simpson won hearts as pop star Nick Lachey’s wife on the early 2000s MTV show Newlyweds, where she hit headlines for adorably botching up whether the bowl of tuna in her lap was chicken or fish. It didn’t hurt that the singer, now 39, knew her way around a catchy pop song and burned up the charts with her tune With You, which was dedicated to Nick. Even as their marriage began to disintegrate in 2005, Jessica maintained her popularity, rocketing to global stardom that same year by squeezing into teeny denim shorts to play Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard. Now, as a mother-of-three and married to former American footballer Eric…

Watching her 14-month-old son Zander gobble down his vegies and custard at dinner time is a true joy for mum Donna. Like every parent, she loves to watch her baby grow and thrive. But she knows not all babies get the best start – which is why she decided to donate her breast milk. “So far I have donated more than 229 litres of breast milk,” says the 37-year-old from Wynn Vale, SA. “It’s unbelievable.” Soon after having Zander, Donna realised she had a very healthy supply of milk – or liquid gold, as it’s often called. “I’d had friends who struggled to breastfeed and I felt very lucky that I was able to make so much milk,” she says. When Donna started to express her breast milk, using an…

SOFT SUITING Long-line cardigans are a great trans-seasonal piece. Perfect as an elegant but more relaxed alternative to a tailored blazer, wear loose or nip in with a belt to shape your silhouette. DRESSED FOR SUCCESS With temps still soaring, dresses are essential when out and about this time of year. Pair with a blazer to step up your style when heading into air-conditioned comfort. LIGHT WEIGHT LAYERS Unstructured jackets and outer layers are a popular trend. Layering creates an effortlessly put-together finish, so take advantage of it for a relaxed and easy ensemble! STOCKISTS Amazon amazon.com.au Billini billini.com.au Boden boden.com.au EziBuy ezibuy.com.au Kmart kmart.com.au Marks & Spencer marksandspencer.com.au Next next.com.au Sportsgirl sportsgirl.com.au Sussan sussan.com.au Uniqlo uniqlo.com.au Zara zara.com.au…

Including a detox-specific product can help your body ditch more of those toxins. OptiSlim’s detox range aims to reset and restore your body in just 48 hours, in conjunction with its detox meal plans. The Coconut lemon cleansing drink ($24.95) kickstarts weight loss, boosts metabolism and reduces bloating. Or try the prickly pear tablets ($24.95 for 120 tablets), with garcinia cambogia, coconut extract and green coffee bean to provide weight loss support. Visit optislim.com.au for more info or to purchase. Always consult your GP before changing your diet.…

GREEN SHAKSHUKA SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 30 MINS • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium leek, sliced thinly • 1 garlic clove, sliced thinly • 1 baby fennel bulb, trimmed, sliced thinly, fronds reserved • 150g kale, chopped coarsely • ½ cup vegetable stock • 8 eggs • ½ cup drained labne • ¼ cup pitted Sicilian green olives, halved • 4 pita pockets, chargrilled 1 Preheat grill to high. Heat oil in a large heavy-based ovenproof frying pan over medium heat, cook leek, garlic, sliced fennel and kale, stirring occasionally, 5 mins or until vegetables soften. Stir in stock, bring to a simmer. 2 Using the back of a spoon, make 8 shallow indents in the mixture. Break 1 egg into each hollow. Place pan under…

GRILLED MISO CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 1331KJ •1/3 cup dashi miso paste • ¼ cup water • 4 chicken breast fillets • 8 radishes, scrubbed, trimmed, cut into quarters • 4 baby golden beetroot, trimmed, scrubbed, cut into quarters • 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into 2cm chunks • 1 cup rice wine vinegar • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp black and white sesame seeds • ¼ cup pickled pink ginger, drained • steamed rice, lemon slices, to serve 1 In a medium bowl, whisk dashi paste with water until smooth. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Chill, covered, 30 mins. 2 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine radish, beetroot, cucumber and rice wine vinegar, tossing well. Set aside 30…

1 Like champagne, cava’s bubbles are created by a second fermentation in the bottle. This makes the bubbles finer and more delicate. 2 Not as sweet as prosecco, cava is dry and well-rounded in taste with soft and fruity flavours. Enjoy it as an aperitif or with fish, rice dishes and even light desserts like pavlova. 3 To be called cava, it must be produced in Spain, usually the Catalunya region, and meet strict production standards. WE LOVE… Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva, $27…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 You’re probably caught up in a whirl of activity. Some Aquarians might even get roped into a managerial or coaching role. Yes, life looks busy, but there’s fun to be had, too. Let your hair down this weekend at a concert or community event, or line up a red-hot date. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 With Mars boosting the pace, there’s no lounging around for you. Expect the phone to ring hot with gossipy news, invitations or even an offer of work. On the health front, a fresh approach could work wonders as autumn approaches. For gardeners, anything planted under Friday’s fertile moon should thrive. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Your multitasking abilities are impressive, but slow down as the weekend approaches.…

Glow girl CHARLIZE THERON Even red-faced from a sweaty workout, Charlize is definitely our new shredspiration! BUSTED! SHARON STONE Even celebs aren’t safe from the law! Sharon attracted the attention of the police while trying to take a sneaky picture of the Parisian sights. Ooh la la! JUSTIN FEVER! DAVID & ROMEO BECKHAM No prizes for guessing who David and Romeo are taking their sartorial cues from. The stylish father-son duo were modelling this season’s new look, the Justin! We go together... ONJ & MICHELLE PFEIFFER Grease was the word for the two Pink Ladies who caught up at the G’Day USA gala. All they need now is a couple of T-birds! Dancing queen DUCHESS OF CORNWALL She’s always down for a spot of fun and the royal’s visit to…

It’s no secret that there was a stampede of staff heading for the door shortly after Meghan dropped her suitcases at Kensington Palace, and now there are real concerns that a few of them are gathering strength – and a legal team – to tell all about their experience. And given she had a reputation for emailing staff at 5am and had the nickname “Duchess Difficult”, it’s unlikely to be pretty. In just under two years, the couple have lost nine employees – including diversity campaigner Natalie Campbell who departed last week. “They’ve lost two press reps, two nannies, a cook, a private secretary, a deputy private secretary and a female security guard who accompanied Meghan internationally,” says a royal insider. “Any one of those people could break rank and…

Just a few weeks after Woman’s Day revealed Michelle Bridges and Steve “Commando” Willis quietly split at New Year, with the former army sergeant moving into a friend’s home, fitness guru Michelle has been arrested for allegedly mid-range drink driving. The former Biggest Loser star’s four-year-old son Axel was in the car when she was pulled over for a random roadside breath test at 11.25am on Australia Day in Sydney’s affluent suburb of Bellevue Hill. Michelle, 49, was arrested and taken to Waverley Police Station where she allegedly blew a blood-alcohol reading of 0.086 and was issued with a notice to appear at Waverley Local Court on February 18. Clearly distressed, Michelle released a public statement, “I would like to express my deep regret for breaking the law, this was…

Spotlight-stealing guests are certainly not a rarity at a MAFS wedding, but Woman’s Day hears one bridesmaid left producers gobsmacked! According to an on-set spy, Tash Herz’ bridesmaid Ashlee used any chance she had in front of a camera to slam Tash’s bride Amanda Micallef. “The producers had picked her to be on camera knowing full well she was feisty, but she had the crew raising their eyebrows,” insists the source. “I’d be shocked if half of what she says makes it to air – she had some choice words to say about Amanda that’s for sure.”…

It’s not just simmering pots causing rising temperatures on the set of My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals this year. Speaking to Woman’s Day, a well-placed source reveals judge Pete Evans has eyes for new contestant Kerry! While the mother-of-two is happily married, our insider says it hasn’t stopped Pete, 46, from taking a liking to the 34-year-old former army sergeant, who is starring on the show alongside her sister Kaylene, 29. “He is noticeably fond of her, he definitely had a crush. They get a long like an absolute house on fire,” says the source. “She’s quite striking and he obviously fancies her tough girl appeal.” According to the insider, Pete made a series of eyebrow-raising comments over dinner about Kerry’s similarities to his second wife, Nicola Robinson. “He kept…

• Help rebuild fences on Kangaroo Island and support BlazeAid. blazeaid.com.au • Donate to the KI Mayoral Relief and Recovery Bushfire Fund. kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/ noticeboard/latest-news/ki-mayoral-reliefand-recovery-bushfire-fund • Support Will and Jenny Stanton – enjoy some of their rolled and quick oats produced before the fires. Order online at kangarooislandoats.com.au/store • Book a wedding at one of the stunning island venues across the island. venyu.com.au/listing/ kangarooislandweddings • To snap that special occasion, support award-winning South Australian wedding photographer Pete Nash. petenashphotography.com • Enjoy the best honey money can buy! Clifford’s Honey Farm is Dave and Jenny’s family-run business in the Haines district of Kangaroo Island. cliffordshoney.com.au • For a romantic getaway, stay at the luxury Stowaway in Stokes Bay. Ask for Carly (+61 457 742 162), stowawayki.com.au or for a getaway, visit tourkangarooisland.com.au • Drop by The Rabbit Warren bakery and enjoy…

The sun is out and so are shorter hemlines and swimsuits – so now’s the time to pay a little more attention to your body. We’re talking regular hair removal, exfoliation and hydration to keep us feeling our best. Here are some simple ways to get soft, smooth and glowing skin. Serious Smoothers If you like the exfoliating power of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in your facial skincare, they make quick work of bumps on the back of your arms and scaly shins, too. One application of radiance boosting Ultraceuticals Ultra Retexturising Body Complex $89 will have you hooked, while Alpha-H Liquid Gold Luxe Resurfacing Body Cloths $32 are heavily impregnated with the glow-giving ingredient glycolic acid to buff away dead skin cells. If you’re not particularly “scaly”, try a good…

STEP 1 To dice onion, cut onion in half lengthways, place flat-side down. Cut parallel vertical slices, starting just after the root end. Holding the onion on top with one hand, make parallel horizontal cuts through the slices. Cut thin slices crossways to dice. STEP 2 To remove tomato seeds, cut the tomato in half horizontally using a small serrated knife. Hold the tomato over a bowl and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. STEP 3 To slice capsicum, cut in half lengthways, cut away the white membrane and remove the seeds. Cut lengthways into quarters or long strips.…

Passionfruit tart Whip up this sweet and tangy treat for arvo tea Place 300g plain flour, 125g chilled and cubed unsalted butter and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 80-100ml cold water, a tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the dough starts to clump and stays together when pinched between your fingers. Tip dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and press into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate 30 mins. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to 0.5cm thick. Gently fold each edge of the pastry disk into the centre (like an envelope), then place into the middle of a 22cm tart tin. Unfold pastry, ease into the sides and…

Q Are there any messages from my husband, who died last year? Is he happy and with family? I miss him enormously. What’s in store for my future? Lesley, via email MITCHELL SAYS I have your wonderful husband here talking to me. He’s a lovely man who wears his heart on his sleeve. Your husband tells me he’s with family and friends on the other side. He likes what you’ve done to your hair recently. He knows you think of him every day and really likes the photo you have of him in the silver picture frame. He tells me he’s watching over you and also your daughter. He tells me she has a very bright path over the coming year. Your husband sends his love to everyone, but especially…

Black Comedy WEDNESDAY, 9PM, ABC + ABC IVIEW The fourth but sadly final series continues the witty, wacky and altogether unapologetic comedic exploration of what it means to be black in modern-day Australia. In this episode we meet a “full-on Murri” who has very strong opinions on how blackfellas should and shouldn’t behave. Meanwhile, one sketch introduces a couple of cousins who are considering getting to know each other a lot better than perhaps they should! Q+A MONDAY, 9.35PM, ABC It’s the show that can be equal parts infuriating and fascinating to watch. But it’s also the only program that gathers politicians, personalities and comedians in one room, presses record and allows us to view the madness that unfolds. Returning for 2020 with a new host, former The Project star…

MOVIE PARASITE What starts out as a light family comedy soon turns into something much darker in this Korean thriller that has the world talking. It revolves around grifter Ki-taek and his family, who infiltrate the rich and mysterious Park clan. See it in theatres before it sweeps the Oscars next week. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE DEVIL UPSTAIRS by Anthony O’Neill An idyllic flat in Edinburgh is the perfect home for Cat Thomas when she moves from Florida. Everything is serene, except for the obnoxious musician upstairs. Desperate to put an end to the annoyance, Cat attends a seance at a creepy Scottish castle and the spookiness spirals… OUT NOW (Brio Books, $29.99) EVENT MOONLIGHT CINEMAS While the warm weather continues, there’s no better time to book in for…