Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Aug-2018 i Woman's Own

There are several things that are unknown when it comes to the royals, but a former chef at Buckingham Palace has dished the dirt on what the Queen really eats. Darren McGrady was chef to the Queen, Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry for 15 years, and says the monarch avoids carbs. Darren revealed Her Majesty steers clear of pasta, potatoes and rice when it comes to her meals, and even garlic is off the menu so they don’t have smelly breath. ‘We couldn’t serve meat that was rare, as [Queen Elizabeth] liked her meat more well done,’ Darren also confessed. Well, who knew?…

More drama for the Dingles as Faith takes Sarah from the hospital! Debbie is devastated when Sarah insists she won’t be having any more treatment and is furious when she realises Sarah overheard Faith saying her heart transplant would be a waste of time. Faith decides to take matters in her own hands and take Sarah out of hospital to show her that life is worth living. So how DO you kidnap someone from a hospital? Faith just marches in there wearing brightly coloured clothes and a hairstyle like Patsy Cline’s and whisks Sarah away thinking nobody would have the nerve to stop her. She’s doing it because she feels so guilty… She’s mortified at what Sarah overheard and wants to show her she’s got an awful lot going for…

‘I saw glimmers of the old Jodie returning’ As my husband Jim and I walked around the school hall, our daughter’s teachers each told us the same thing – Jodie, then 14, was on track for all A*s in her GCSEs. Like any parent, I was immensely proud. Perfect in all that she did, our only child Jodie was determined, smart and strong-willed. ‘Just don’t push yourself too hard,’ I urged. Jodie grinned, ‘I promise I won’t.’ But as the weeks passed, she spent hours at the desk in her bedroom, surrounded by books, papers and revision cards. She refused to take a break and soon she’d stopped seeing her friends. ‘The doctor managed to coax her onto the scales’ I worried she might burn out – after all, her…

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William’s British Strawberry Conserve (Sainsbury’s) SUMMER JAM AND COCONUT TEACUPS 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cream together 100g butter and 100g caster sugar until pale and fluffy, then add 2 eggs one at a time with 1tbsp self-raising flour. Beat well and fold in another 75g flour and 30g dessicated coconut. 2 Lightly grease 4 teacups and spoon 1tbsp strawberry conserve into the bases of each. 3 Divide the coconut sponge mixture equally over the top of each cup and level with the back of a spoon. 4 Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and springy to the touch. Serve warm topped with clotted cream, fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of toasted coconut chips. DINE IN DEAL Asda Extra Special Meal Deal This luxury dine-in meal deal gives…

I’ve been playing Woman’s Own Bingo for three years. I signed up when my daughters, who are 37 and 39, told me about it. They enjoyed the different games and the entertaining chatrooms, and knew I would too. My daughters showed me all the great bits to look out for on the site. Soon I got involved in the online chatrooms too. You will find a vibrant community at Woman’s Own Bingo, with roomies talking about all sorts of things, and the hosts are always there to help. Trip of a lifetime I’d won twice before and loved getting the big novelty cheques. I took them to work and all the girls thought they were amazing. Last time, I used the money to go to New…

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Thank you so much for your article ‘Caring for someone with dementia’ in the 30 July issue. Dementia is such a cruel condition and your tips – especially about making a memory wall and changing light bulbs (as random as that sounds!) have been really helpful. Kelly Clarke, Essex Is anyone else counting down to the end of the school holidays? They feel like they go on forever! Now I remember why my parents were so happy for September to come around! Diane Brown, Whitby I know it might be silly, but I really miss the World Cup! I’m not usually a football fan but England did so well, and I think that’s the whole point – big events like this really bring the nation together. Well done, boys. Joyce…

‘She won’t pander to his demands’ Ant McPartlin announced he was divorcing his wife of 11 years, Lisa Armstrong, back in January, but eight months on it seems the pair are no closer to finalising their divorce. And, Woman’s Own can reveal that Lisa, 41, is in no rush to put her marriage behind her. ‘Lisa is not prepared to pander to any of Ant’s demands. She won’t be made to do anything she’s not happy with or that she’s not prepared to agree to,’ our insider source reveals. Which is bound to be bad news for Ant, 42, as recent reports have claimed that the presenter is begging her to just get on with it, especially since he’s found love again with the estranged couple’s former PA, Anne-Marie Corbett.…

‘It’s evident that Judy has gained at least two stone’ She’s become infamous for yo-yo dieting over the years and it seems Judy Finnigan has once again relaxed her regime and let the weight creep back on... New pictures of Judy, 70, and her husband Richard Madeley out and about in London recently show she’s regained her curves. In fact, personal trainer and nutritional expert Laurel Alper says the presenter has gained a couple of stone in recent months. ‘It’s evident that Judy has gained at least two stone. She is one of those women who stores excess fat around her middle, and it’s clear that it’s slowly creeping back on again,’ explains Laurel. And, Judy’s recent weight gain has also left her fitness fanatic daughter Chloe less than impressed…

Candice Brown, 33 Quickly becoming this summer’s ‘it’ dress in celeb circles, Great British Bake Off star Candice looks amazing in this plunging Topshop number. We love how she’s added a splash of colour with a bold clutch and her signature lipstick. Holly Willoughby, 37 No wonder Holly is grinning as she hosts This Morning Live – we’d be smiling from ear to ear too if we were wearing this stunning jumpsuit from Somerset by Alice Temperley. The wrap style is so flattering on all shapes. Catherine Tyldesley, 34 The midi length and floaty fabric gives this classic shirt and skirt set a glam twist. Letting her clothes do the talking, the actress keeps the rest of her look simple with loose waves and nude heels. Helen Mirren, 73 All…

‘I started taking pictures of my dog Frank in funny positions’ Hannah Coleman, 42, is a business owner and lives in Grimsby with her daughter Olivia, 15, and their pied French bulldog Frank. We’ve had Frank for 18 months and he’s one of a kind. He has the funniest googly eyes and he was born with his tail missing. I’ve always loved taking photos, ever since I was given my first camera at 10 years old. When Frank came to us, I started taking photos of him in different sleeping positions and funny poses. I was soon hooked. A month on, I set up his Instagram account for fun and now he has followers from all over the world, including Australia and America. I take hundreds of pictures in one…

We are delighted to, once again, be collaborating with next year’s Product of the Year. You will probably recognise its distinctive red ‘stamp of approval’ and now we are giving you the chance to join the judging panel in central London for these prestigious awards. On Wednesday, 12 September, one lucky winner and a friend will help to select this year’s most innovative products. Those that make the shortlist will then be voted for in a survey of more than 10,000 households. The winner will also enjoy an overnight stay at the smart LUMA Concept Hotel in Hammersmith, London, on either 11 or 12 September. Hammersmith is home to trendy hotspots including Westfield London shopping centre and the Eventim Apollo music venue, as well as some of the capital’s best…

Refresh your kitchen this summer with Woman’s Own Bingo. Between 10-12 August you can earn an entry to a prize draw with the chance to win either a kitchen kit or a game of Box Bonanza. Simply opt-in and play £10 on either Gameshow Bingo, Blox Bingo or Bingo Royale. Head over to the Promotions page for more details and to opt-in. The draw will take place on Monday, 13 August. T&Cs 18+. UK only. Opt-in required. W agering requirements apply . Date restrictions apply . See full promotion T &Cs on site for details.…

‘This is something so extraordinary’ It’s an upsetting journey for Robert Rinder when he delves into his family’s heartbreaking history for BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are? Coming from a Jewish family, Robert Rinder finds that many of his Polish relatives lost their lives in the Holocaust, including four great-aunts and a great-uncle at the Treblinka extermination camp in 1942. Amazingly, his late grandfather Morris Malenicky survived to build a life in Britain after his liberation from a camp in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. In this week’s Who Do You Think You Are? the Judge Rinder star learns that life changed forever for the Malenicky family in 1939, when WW2 began. German troops marched into the family’s hometown of Piotrkow in Poland and within a month they’d created the…

Andrea McLean has revealed that lying helps her relationship with husband Nick Feeney survive. Talking with her fellow panelists on Loose Women , the 48-year-old revealed she’s a ‘big white liar’. ‘I actually think most relationships survive on little white lies,’ she confessed recently. When quizzed as to what she considers a white lie, Andrea admitted that it’s pretending your partner isn’t getting on your nerves, when really they are. ‘In that moment, you say “no not at all” because you can’t deal with what follows. Then you wait for your irritation to fade,’ she revealed. Seems like it’s working for Andrea, as her and husband Nick are still looking as loved-up as ever following their December nuptials last year. Maybe it’s time to start telling a few lies ourselves...…

‘My wife’s the funniest girl I’ve ever met’ Martin Kemp has been a chart-topping pop star with Spandau Ballet, a film star in The Krays with brother Gary and a soap star as Steve Owen in EastEnders . Now, starring on the West End stage as lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago , he talks to us about how much credits his career to George Michael and why he couldn’t live without his wife Shirlie Holliman… Hi, Martin, we can’t believe you’re 56 – you look great. What’s your secret? Apart from stretching exercises every day, I only go to the gym when I’m not working. We hear you had two brain tumours removed in the 90s? Luckily they…

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Where’s my energy gone? Q I am 50 and, honestly, I feel 150! I just seem to have lost all my energy. I am eating well and try to look after myself but I’m so tired all the time. It’s starting to get me down and I’m worried there’s something seriously wrong with me. A There are a myriad of possible causes for feeling tired all the time, both physical and emotional. Make an appointment to see your GP, who will arrange some blood tests to rule out physical causes such as anaemia, thyroid disease, kidney or liver problems, coeliac disease or even undiagnosed diabetes, among other things. Depending on your results, your GP will be able to help you. Why have my nails changed? Q Recently, I have noticed…

Holidays from hell! Q Every summer we have to holiday with my in-laws and they drive me mad. They’ve always been the type to moan about things, but as they get older I find myself worn down by their behaviour and complaints. First, their routine about meals, which they insist has to be kept no matter what everyone else is doing. Then the hotel, the food and the flight are never good enough for them, or it’s too hot, or too cold with air-conditioning. My husband has said they don’t have to come, but they insist they look forward to it. Help! Marion, 52, London A I suspect they do look forward to it. The problem is their complaining and routine is just a part of who they are, and…

‘I had just one wish, I wanted to find my dad’ Easing open the lid on my 18th birthday present, I tried my best to seem excited about the neat bundle of red roses hidden beneath. ‘A rose for each year,’ said my mum, Sharon, as she hugged me warmly. It was March 2005, and despite her efforts to make my big day special, I couldn’t escape the sadness niggling at the back of my mind. I was eight weeks pregnant with my first child, but I knew it wasn’t the hormones bringing me down. The truth is, there was someone missing from the celebrations, there always was. Like so many birthdays before, when I blew out the candles on my cake, I had just one wish. To find my…

Smoky black bean and chorizo soup Serves 4 Chorizo and paprika give this easy soup a spicy, smoky flavour, with avocado and coriander adding freshness. You will need: • 2 tsp olive oil • 1 red onion, finely chopped • 3 celery sticks, finely chopped • 115g chorizo, diced • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ tsp chilli flakes • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained and rinsed • 400g tin chopped tomatoes • 750ml chicken stock, made with 1 reduced-salt stock cube • 2 tsp lime juice • ½ small avocado, peeled, stone removed and flesh chopped • Handful fresh coriander leaves, larger ones chopped • 1 red chilli, finely sliced How to do it: 1 Heat the oil in a large pan…

Book Other People’s Houses Lore Segal, Paperback, £8.99 From 1938 until the outbreak of war, Britain welcomed nearly 10,000 child refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. Almost all were Jewish and 10-year-old Lore Segal was on the first train to leave Vienna. The novelised memoir offers an outsider’s take on wartime British society as Lore is lodged with the Orthodox Levines in Liverpool, the working class Hoopers in Kent, and finally with two genteel sisters in Guildford. DVD Terminal RRP: £9.99 Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, Dexter Fletcher, Max Irons and Mike Myers star in this tale of two assassins on a mission in a sprawling city. Murderous consequences unravel as the lives of a teacher battling a fatal illness, an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress intertwine at the hands of a…

Holby City , BBC1, Tuesday Steven flirts with Serena who is desperately missing her partner Bernie. Could this lead to romance? Hardcore ‘Berena’ fans might be a little miffed… Krypton E4 This new Superman prequel series set on the planet Krypton stars Cameron Cuffe ( The Halcyon ) as the superhero’s grandfather, fighting the villain Brainiac. Jamie Cooks Italy , C4 Italy’s best-kept food secrets are on the menu when Jamie Oliver tours the country, joined by chef Gennaro Contaldo.…

Emilia Fox The Silent Witness actress stars in ITV’s new thriller Strangers , playing Sally Porter who works at the British Consulate in Hong Kong. She helps a professor find out the truth behind the death of his wife there. Howard Donald Take That singer Howard joins motor-racing driver Dario Franchitti to host C4’s Mission Ignition . Each episode sees two teams of car enthusiasts face a challenge. Hermione Norris When Luther returns for its fifth series on BBC1, Hermione is joining the cast. She plays a psychiatrist who’s asked by DCI John Luther (Idris Elba) to help him solve a spate of murders.…

1 Hollyoaks, C4 Chaos reigns supreme in a sizzling series of episodes as the McQueen clan trade village life for a week in Magaluf! You’ll spot me poolside in a cameo with a naked fella wrestling with an inflatable unicorn. I’ve said too much already… 2 Fake or Fortune? BBC1 Fiona Bruce returns to reveal the mysteries behind paintings with art expert Philip Mould, who alongside veterans of the art world establish whether it’s a case of Monet, Monet, Monet – or a pale imitation… 3 Coronation Street, ITV Sally makes a splash in the local press when she is arrested for fraud, money laundering and bribery. As Sally fights to clear her name – mortified that Duncan is suggesting they had an affair – a second arrest is made…

£25 STAR PHOTO Send in your pics & win We’d love to see your favourite photos. It could be a snap of your dog, a precious baby, your family, or even just one of yourself. If we feature your photo, you will win £25. Write, tweet or Facebook us at the addresses below. THE LAST WORD ‘It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy’ Jane Fonda Rant OF THE WEEK Computers, phones, email, social media, online banking, online shopping… They’re all great, of course they are, but there are just so many passwords to remember. How can one person be expected to come up with different ones for everything? I can’t stand it. Sabrina Teeters, London Get in touch Join…