Innholdsfortegnelse for March 4, 2013 i Woman's Own

Staying in watching people cooking on TV is the new way to cope with the recession – and now there’s a new show to be hooked on. Food Glorious Food, which starts on 27 Feb, is inspired by TV mogul Simon Cowell’s love of his mum’s roast potatoes (see p15). It’s hosted by Carol Vorderman, with a team of judges who tour the UK for the best recipes – the winning one to be recreated by M&S. We’ve teamed up with the show to bring you the real stories behind the recipes and, of course, how to make them every week. Enjoy!…

The Loose Women panellists always look good, but what do their clothes say about them? You might think grabbing a jacket is as simple as co-ordinating it with your outfit, but it can expose lots about your character. Here, Dr Jennifer Baumgartner, a specialist in the psychology of clothes and fashion, analyses what these celebs’ wardrobe choices say about them. Lisa Maxwell Outdoors chic ‘The jeans, jumper and boots are winter sportinspired pieces, which indicate Lisa, 49, has an adventurous spirit. She has given boyish clothes a feminine twist – from shearling to Fair Isle, her look works as well in town as on the slopes.’ Andrea McLean Timeless, laid-back cool ‘Jennifer Aniston’s on the line – she wants her look back! This low-maintenance ensemble is favoured by the calm and collected.…

From Becky the barmaid in Coronation Street to the fabulously frocked Lady Mae in ITV’s Mr Selfridge, Katherine Kelly is an actress who likes to mix it up. Mr Selfridge recently got the nod for a second series, but Katherine, 33, may not return. Howeve r, later this spring we’ll see the actress in BBC1 crime drama Field Of Blood, playing a journalist. A broadsheet scribe or a tabloid newshound? With Katherine, you can never be sure. Skin deep ‘I’ve got sensitive, oily skin and television make-up doesn’t help, so I’m prone to spots and blemishes,’ she admits. ‘I love biscuits and fish and chips, but I try to make a healthy choice. If I eat badly it always shows on my face.’ RUBBING ROYAL SHOULDERS She used to live…

Amum’s job is to do everything in her power to protect her children, to love, cherish and nurture them. Yet when my youngest daughter, Laura, found the courage to reveal a secret that was slowly destroying her, I refused to listen. As her mother, I believed I knew best and, in doing that, I almost lost her altogether. The guilt of that will haunt me forever. It was in 2002 that my 10-year marriage broke down. I was worried for Laura, then seven, and her older brother Jack*, 12, and sister Lucy*, 14, because suddenly they didn’t have a father figure around. That’s why it was so great when, soon after, I started going out with Colin Tapp. He was 43, a family friend, and he would bring bags of…

Over the past few years, Laila has grown increasingly fed up with her hair, which she feels is flat and lifeless. ‘It’s completely lost its style and looks wispy around the front,’ says Laila. ‘I know I’m stuck in a rut with my hair colour and, because I have highlights, I’ve got no choice but to visit the salon. I’d love a glamorous shade that I can easily do myself at home.’ How to anti-age your style Beauty Editor Stephanie Maylor shares the secrets behind Laila’s simple-to-maintain new look THE COLOUR ‘Laila’s ash tones were draining her face,’ says Jonathan Long, Nice ’n Easy colour adviser. ‘As we age it’s important to add warmth back into the complexion and avoid monotone colour – it can look like Lego hair.’ THE…

With a triple-dip recession looming, we’re all worrying about money. But figures show women are being hit the hardest, accounting for half of all insolvency cases. Economists say social changes are responsible for the switch from a time when the female bankrupt was virtually unheard of to the current debt explosion. Yet rather than go under and admit defeat, sometimes turning things around and branching out in a way you hadn’t thought of before can have incredible results. Here, two women reveal how they clawed their way back from near financial ruin. ‘From rock bottom to a top Avon recruiter’ Jeanette Stewart, 33, is married to Kevin, a bus driver, and lives in Stanley, County Durham. My troubles began in January 2006 when I discovered an ex-partner had racked up…

She’s attacking me on Facebook DEAR EMMA, My partner’s ex-wife has been making nasty and untrue comments about me on her Facebook page. I only found out when my friend, who knows her, told me. I asked my boyfriend to have a word with her about it, but she told him that she doesn’t care what I think. Can I have the posts taken down? Linda, 37, Lancaster You can contact Facebook and flag up these comments, especially if her posts are public. The steps on how to do it are in Facebook’s Help Centre – search for ‘abuse’. However, as she’s already said she doesn’t care about your feelings, you may be adding fuel to the fire by letting her know her rantings bug you. The people who matter,…

Choose one breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack daily. Your aim should be to get at least one serving each of red, purple, orange/yellow and green foods every day. Drink 300ml skimmed milk daily in Breakfasts PEANUT BUTTER TOAST & MIXED BERRIES Spread 1 slice of wholemeal toast with 1tbsp peanut butter. Team with a bowl of blueberries and strawberries topped with 1 heaped tbsp fullfat Greek yogurt EXTRA FRUITY MUESLI Serve a 40g bowl of sugar-free fruit and nut muesli with 125ml skimmed milk topped with ½ a mango chopped into chunks FRUIT SALAD Chop up 2 plums, 2 kiwi fruit and 2 satsumas and make them into a fruit salad. Plus a small glass of pouring yogurt, any flavour EGGY BREAD & TOMATOES Soak 1 slice of bread in…

Essential info to save you time and make your life easier TOP CONSUMER ADVICE FROM DEBBI MARCO It’s easy to assume the only way to make your home environmentally friendly is to build a wind turbine in the garden or replace your roof tiles with solar panels. But, actually, adopting a few straightforward tips and tricks, along with changing some bad habits, could save hundreds of pounds on both your electricity and gas bills every year. First, set your thermostat to between 18°C and 21°C, because turning down your heating by just 1°C can save £65 on your annual bill. If you have a spare room that is rarely used, turn off the radiator completely and maximise the effectiveness of others by putting reflective panels behind those next to outside…

Bargain treat Chocolate pudding pie SERVES 10-12 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 40 MINS 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Gently melt 100g unsalted butter and 60g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. 2 Crush 225g digestive biscuits, add to the melted mixture and stir well. 3 Grease a 23cm loose-based tin and chill in the fridge. Meanwhile, melt 180g unsalted butter and 180g dark chocolate. Put 4 medium eggs, 180g Fairtrade dark muscovado sugar and 180ml double cream in a bowl and mix. 4 Allow the melted chocolate mixture to cool, then add it along with the melted butter to the bowl and blend. 5 Remove the tin from the fridge and pour in the filling. Pop in the oven for…

1 Murder in mind? Broadchurch ITV, Monday, 4 March A shocking death grips a seaside town in this thrilling new crime drama. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) is the out-of-town detective tasked with uncovering the truth, which annoys local copper DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman). As the grieving family struggles to cope, the local community turns on itself as the police investigation intensifies. Riveting stuff. 2 Dancefloor divas Burn The Floor From Weds, 6 March at Shaftesbury Theatre, London Strictly fans won’t want to miss this dance spectacular, which features some of our favourite professionals from the BBC series, including Robin Windsor, Kristina Rihanoff and new girl Karen Hauer – as well as 15 other world-class dancers. For tickets go to burnthefloor.com. 3 Off to see the wizard Oz: The Great…

Getting the last few items of washing from the garden, I wondered if I would have some luck on the bingo this afternoon. Earlier in the day I had logged on to Woman’s Own Bingo and bought two 10p tickets for each of 30 games in the Bingo Lounge, spending a total of £6. I thought that was good value for all those bingo tickets. I hadn’t won anything so far, but the last game was about to start just as I’d popped outside. ‘Maybe I’ll win a few pounds on this one,’ I thought. When I went back indoors and checked the screen, I noticed I only needed two more numbers for the full house. But just as I was getting excited, my computer seemed to freeze. ‘Oh no,…

On the spot with... Keith Chegwin The presenter, 56, joins the Daybreak team next week as a roving reporter 1 Herbal tea or an espresso? Espresso. Herbal tea is muck. Have you noticed how the people who drink it all have that typical English pallor? 2 Cinema or DVD? DVD. Cinemas seem to be full of people talking during the film and munching on popcorn – going out to one is a dreadful experience. 3 Cash or credit? Cash. My dad always told me to keep a fiver in my pocket to get you out of trouble. Although these days, with inflation, I make sure I carry a tenner! 4 Big Brother or Newsnight? I do like the argybargy on Big Brother… but then again I also enjoy the political argy-bargy you…

My tears with Piers Piers Morgan’s Life Stories is a sort of modern day This Is Your Life, minus the big red book and people from your past popping up to surprise you. It’s one of my favourite shows so I was honoured – but also terrified – when Piers asked me to do it. As you know, it’s a pretty intense warts and all interview and part of its attraction is Piers’ ability to get under the skin of his guests. I’ve watched many a big name reduced to tears under his interrogation. I met the show’s producers long before the interview and they asked me about the tiniest details of my life. I was happy to be quizzed on anything at all, which made the whole process easier for both…

She has a reputation for being strong and outspoken and, to be fair, if you’re married to Eamonn Holmes, that’s no bad thing. But the Ruth Langsford sitting opposite me is still clearly distressed as she faces the first anniversary of her father’s death. ‘Dad was such a vibrant man,’ she tells me, wiping away the tears. ‘He was the life and soul of the party and such great fun to be with. But Alzheimer’s changed him.’ Ruth, 52, admits she struggled to come to terms with her dad’s condition. ‘I was quite defiant, in denial and really angry about it to start with. I’d get terribly upset with him because I didn’t want him to change. He started doing very odd things, like losing his camera and then we’d…

Hair loss may sound like a minor ailment when there are so many terrible conditions a person could suffer, but its effects are devastating. Women define their confidence and identity through how they look, and to face the world bald is tough. I know that because five years ago I developed alopecia. It was a dreadful time but the chief emotion I went through was loneliness. I didn’t know who to talk to and how not to feel like an outsider. Luckily, my hair loss wasn’t permanent and within three years it had started to grow back. Yet the feelings didn’t go away, so I set up a website for other sufferers to get help and advice. It was through this that I came into contact with one of the…

Base instinct When it comes to foundation, it’s all about radiance. Heavy, matte-effect finishes will sit in wrinkles and pile on years, so create a youthful, soft-focus look using a BB cream or a light-reflecting foundation, like L’Oréal Paris Lumi Magique, £10.99. Apply with fingers to warm up the formula for a dewy finish. Flirty lashes Long, fluttery lashes open the eye for an instant youth boost. Always curl and apply a couple of coats of mascara. Falsies can bat away the years – choose sets with natural-looking volume and trim to fit. ‘Lashes that are too long can make eyes look droopy,’ says celeb make-up artist Adam Burrell. We love Eylure Ultra Naturals, £5.45. Plump up your pout Lips thin with age, and can lose their definition and natural…

1 Make a budget. By listing your outgoings, you can see where your finances are. Cut back on expenses, move your balances to a cheaper credit card or contact a debtadvice organisation for help. 2 Make a budget. By listing your outgoings, you can see where your finances are. Cut back on expenses, move your balances to a cheaper credit card or contact a debtadvice organisation for help. 3 Don’t forget regular payments. It’s crucial you budget for rent and mortgage payments, gas, electricity and water bills, plus your council tax instalments. 4 Borrow cheaply. Not all credit is bad credit and buying big-ticket items costing over £100 on a low-interest credit card may give you extra protection if a company goes bust. 5 Get what you’re entitled to. Billions…

Transform your body We all want to be fit and well, regardless of age or ability. And, if you get out and about now, you can turn your health around. ‘With brisk walking you’ll soon reap rewards,’ says consultant cardiologist Dr Chetan Varma, director of the Birmingham Heart Clinic at the BMI Priory Hospital. ‘It leads to a virtually immediate improvement in mental wellbeing. Strengthening of the muscles and joints occurs in just weeks, and cardiovascular benefits take place early and progress over the months. So next time you plan to drive a short distance, walk instead and think of the good you’re doing.’ Dr Varma says... Brisk walking has been linked with an 11 per cent reduction in cardiovascular risk (e.g., stroke or heart disease), with women benefiting more…

My husband, Ian, squeezed my hand as we listened to our baby’s soft heartbeat on the monitor. This was my second scan in a few weeks and it felt so exciting to be getting another chance to see and hear our little girl. We already had three other children, Amy, 11, Tiernan, nine, and Hayden, 21 months, but both Ian, then 35, and I loved children and had always wanted a big family. It was January 2010 and I was 31 weeks pregnant but at a scan two weeks earlier, the sonographer had voiced ‘minor concerns’ about the size of our baby’s tongue. That’s why I’d been called back for this one. Only now the consultant was busily scribbling lots of notes. ‘I’m sorry…’, he started and my stomach lurched.…

Arbroath Arnold Bennett omelette SERVES 6 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 30 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.27 SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.79 YOU WILL NEED 1 large Arbroath smokie (smoked haddock) 40g butter, for the white sauce ◆ 15g flour 250ml milk 3tbsp chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 30g butter, for cooking 6 eggs 40ml double cream Handful grated Parmesan Dijon mustard, to serve 1 Pick the Arbroath smokie into flakes. Try not to mash the fish too much and keep an eye out for any bones, which wouldn’t be much fun to find in the omelette! 2 For the white sauce, in a small pan melt the butter and add the flour. Beat until smooth, then…

‘Yoga helped silence my depression’ My depression began when I was a young girl, but it wasn’t until an episode in 2009, when I was 27 years old, that it was finally diagnosed. I’d gone travelling to America, following my dream of becoming a writer. Visiting Boston and New York while I was working on my ‘bestseller’ was supposed to be exciting, but I was terribly homesick and couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was a failure. My head was full of the constant hum of chatter and I found dayto-day tasks exhausting. Returning home a few months later, I was prescribed antidepressants. I did start to feel better and qualified as a personal trainer, alongside my work as a freelance journalist. Yet I still had moments when I…

Best for FAMILIES WHERE Nestled in the hillside above the Cornish fishing village of Polperro. WHY IT’S GREAT Glintings has all the comfort of a luxury, stylish home with the charm of a perfect retreat. It’s just the place to recapture the feel of seaside holidays of the past and to remind the kids (and your partner) that you can have fun without a computer or theme park in sight. A lawn terrace overlooking the harbour is perfect for soaking up the last of the summer sun with a chilled glass of wine in hand. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and there’s a twin room for older children and bunk beds for little ones. With Polperro beach just a 10 minute walk away, there are endless opportunities for…

Look, Phil – you’re in the mag! It’s been my husband Phil’s ambition to be featured in Woman’s Own since he was a little boy and used to read his mum’s copies. I’ve finally decided to see if I can make his dream come true, as he has been wonderful since the birth of our son Bertie. Not only is he a hands-on dad, he’s also a hard-working house husband. He cooks fabulous meals, is a dab hand with the vacuum and generally looks after us in every way. We joke about his ‘No1 Husband’ award, but I’d genuinely like to let him know how appreciated and loved he is. Belinda Booker, West Sussex A good deed Housebound for almost a fortnight because of the snow and a chest infection,…

Monday A busy weekend in black tie at the BAFTAs with my trademark fur coat pulling focus even from Helen Mirren’s pink barnet! It was such a Baltic night I required hugs from Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck, and Hugh Jackman even felt compelled to adjust my dickie. I’m surprised he could find it, it was so cold! Tuesday Great to see Corrie legend Liz Dawn this week. I remember bumping into her in Wales many years ago when she was on holiday and I was doing a telly job. When I told her I was on the road, she slipped me £20, despite my vehement protests, and told me to treat everyone to a drink! I can’t ever remember Vera buying a round! Wednesday A toasty night for a…

ADELE She may only be 24 but what a life this great singer has had alre ady, r ising from humble begin nin gs to global suc c ess HILLARY CLINTON There have been plenty of highs and lows for Hill ary, who could become the first female US president GEORGE CLOONEY I know I’ve interviewe d George before but you can never have too much of a good thing! JULIE WALTERS One of my favourite actresses, Julie has in credible presence and warmth…

He has often been accused of being a mummy’s boy, but now it seems Simon Cowell is taking things one step further. The reality show mogul has tapped into his close bond with his mother to provide the concept for his latest TV project, Food Glorious Food. Heartwarming stories of family ties, just like the one he shares with mum Julie, 87, will give Simon’s new cookery show the ‘aah’ factor. Audiences should have tissues at the ready as they watch contestants step up with their unique dishes that all have a special meaning for them. For Simon, 53, it is his mum’s roast potatoes that hold his dearest growing-up memory and is still his favourite dish when he goes to visit her at her Sussex home. ‘I once drove…

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As you enter your 30s and beyond, you may notice that you have a new kind of self-confidence. You’ve moved on from having to follow all the latest hair and fashion trends. These days, instead of wearing lots of make-up or over-styling your hair, you’re happy with a more natural look. Welcome to the ‘Beautiful Decade’, a time to embrace your beauty. And one of the ways to do this is with Timotei’s new Pure range. Timotei is the nature-inspired haircare brand with a great heritage that’s renowned for the nourishing properties of its products. Timotei Pure products contain 100% organic extract of green tea leaf. Its formulations are specially designed to give your hair a natural gloss – without sacrificing its condition. The packaging is environmentally friendly – the…

Can fish oil prevent heart attacks? All you need to know for a healthy and happy life Woman’s Own’s GP Dr Radha Modgil helps sort fact from fiction THE LOWDOWN A report, which looked at the results of a new study, claims if more people ate fish, thousands of lives could be saved. THE TRUTH In the study, 59 people were given a drink high in saturated fat and then the same drink with added fish oils. Results showed that blood vessels opened up more with fish oils. However, it was seen more in people with a particular genetic make-up rather than across the board. My advice is to eat two portions of oily fish a week as part of a healthy diet. This is well researched to help reduce…

Save without spending Here are my top tips this week to ensure you’re making the most of your hard-earned cash 1 LEARN THE LINGO FOR FR EE Visit bbc.co.uk/languages to find free, teach-yourself guides to more than 33 different languages, including French, German and even Mandarin Chinese. Use the easy-to-follow video lessons, activities and tests and you could be fluent before you know it! 2 SWAP CLOTHES FOR VOUCHERS If you take a full carrier bag of unwanted clothes into selected branches of H&M, you’ll be given a £5 voucher that you can redeem when you s pend over £30 in store. A maximum of two bags per person per day can be swapped for the money-off vouchers. 3 BAG THE BEST HOTEL DEALS Want to book a bargain summer…

One lucky reader and their guest will win a sevennight all-inclusive break at the luxury four-star Mar Hotel Alimuri Spa in Meta Di Sorrento, Italy. The hotel has aits own private beach, so you can take in stunning panoramic views while you laze away the days. Or, if you prefer, you could relax beside the pool, or unwind in the resort’s Beauty Centre for the ultimate in pampering. And, if you want to go sightseeing, there’s a free shuttle bus to beautiful Sorrento, just 5km away. To keep the air in your home as fresh as the Italian coast, why not try Neutradol? Unlike other air fresheners, Neutradol doesn’t cover up bad smells with synthetic fragrance, but breaks down odour molecules killing the most persistent smells and replacing them with…

Hiking across the fields with the sun warming my face, I felt a jolt of excitement. Strolling by my side was a gorgeous man with a mop of shaggy blond hair. ‘He’s just my type,’ I thought. His name was Sean and we were members of the Metropolitan Walkers, a group of Londoners who meet for regular rambles. I was 30 years old and single but working as a government lawyer, it was so difficult to find a boyfriend. ‘There has got to be an easier way to find a man,’ my friends teased me Mutual interest Now, on this gorgeous sunny day in June 2009, I reckoned joining up was the best thing I’d ever done. I’d spotted Sean on my first walk with the group the month before,…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Just when you thought life couldn’t fling any more changes your way, big developments are on the horizon – you’ll know exactly what later this month. For now, try to enjoy as much peace and quiet as possible, which might mean avoiding a row on Tuesday. For more call 0901 609 4780 Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You can chug along with someone for years feeling you know where you are with them, then suddenly something hurtful comes out of the blue and alters your view. This is one of those moments. It helps to recognise that you’re the one in the stronger situation. For more call 0901 609 4781 Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun What exactly is going on? An important…

Ever since we first saw 1978’s Grease, we’ve remained hopelessly devoted to the screen romance between John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as soft-hearted tough guy Danny and good girl gone bad Sandy, and our love for the Australian singer hasn’t faded. Now, Olivia’s back touring the UK for the first time in over 30 years. Olivia, 64, lives in Florida with her second husband, eco entrepreneur John Easterling, 60, and close to her daughter, Chloe, 27, from her first marriage to actor Matt Lattanzi. Here, Olivia tells us about her attitude to ageing and why she thinks cancer changed her life for the better… How do you feel you compare to the Olivia who last toured the UK in the 1970s? I think 35 years changes a lot for anyone, so…