Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Jan-2019 i Woman's Own

The food connoisseur is on a mission to uncover the best secrets of Caribbean cooking in his brand new show Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen . Get ready to follow the TV chef as he travels to some of the most beautiful islands, including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Antigua, Barbados and St Lucia to find the most-loved recipes of the region. Our mouths are already watering!…

Simon Cowell, 59 King of the dad bod Simon shows off his hairy chest and proves he’s still got The X Factor! Daniel Craig, 50 When he’s not playing James Bond, Daniel puts on weight, reportedly down to his wife, Rachel Weisz, introducing him to Harry Morgan’s deli restaurant in North London. We still wouldn’t say no… Pierce Brosnan, 65 Another former 007, Pierce lets his belly hang out while on holiday – but we still find him sexy! Gordon Ramsay, 52 TV chef Gordon might love his food, but he clearly works it off in the gym and looks im-pec-cable! Noel Edmonds, 70 Noel shocked I’m A Celebrity viewers when he showed off his super-buff bod in the jungle. Even host Dec agreed, ‘Noel looks fit in a vest!’…

Have you caught Mary Poppins Returns yet? Dick Van Dyke is still excellent, the dancing penguins still boogie and they’ve included the kite. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! But why did they have to make it so PC? Seriously, what would be the reaction of a stiff-upper-lip middle-class family if their daughter ran off with a dirt-poor gas-lighter? Plus, all the bankers are evil and out to rip you off. OK, we’ll give them that last one!…

Typing at work, I catch sight of my diamond engagement ring and smile as the light makes it sparkle. Ever since my husband Tim proposed in 1999, I haven’t taken it off. Although it brings me many happy memories now, for a long time I found it almost too painful to look at. Tim and I met at a pub in Telford when we were 30. I’d just come out of a painful divorce, but there was something about Tim that drew me in. I was more of an indoor type who had a desk job as a project manager. Tim was a rugby player and PE teacher who was really confident. He enjoyed hiking holidays in India and took me on trips to Africa and Singapore. I didn’t always…

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I took a deep breath, mustered my biggest smile and walked into the room. It was a birthday party for a woman I’d worked with over 20 years ago when I was cabin crew, and I couldn’t wait to catch up with her and my other flying friends. ‘I went to bed with the kids to stop myself snacking’ I’d spent ages on my make-up and hair and was wearing a black, stretchy, size 18-20 dress I had bought especially – the only one in the shop that had fitted without looking ‘too bad’, or so I’d thought at the time. Now, as I caught sight of my still-slim friends, I felt really self-conscious and I hid at the back of the group every time a camera came out. As…

Jambalaya Serves: 6 Originating from Louisiana, this deep South dish has Spanish influences and a really moreish flavour. You will need ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ 6 chicken thighs, chopped ✽ 125g smoked sausage or chorizo, sliced ✽ 1 red onion, diced ✽ 1 red pepper, diced ✽ 1 green pepper, diced ✽ 2 sticks celery, diced ✽ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ 1 bay leaf ✽ 1 large sprig thyme ✽ 1tbsp Cajun seasoning ✽ 300g long grain rice ✽ 400g can plum tomato ✽ 500ml chicken stock ✽ 180g raw prawns ✽ Tabasco sauce, to taste How to do it 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a large ovenproof dish heat the oil over a medium heat and sauté the chicken thighs and sausage until just…

Having just retired from my job as a cheese specialist for a supermarket I was getting used to enjoying my free time. ‘ I have made new friends’ I was checking my emails when I spotted a message from Woman’s Own Bingo. I read through the email and was impressed by all the new games and great promotions on offer. I had joined in October 2017 and really enjoyed the games with a few small wins. I like Tiki Bingo, a 90-ball game where players can win cash prizes for a line, two lines or the coveted Full House. The rules are so easy to follow, and players don’t even need to mark their numbers themselves as they’re daubed off automatically. So I was sitting in my living room with…

1 The National Television Awards, ITV The gong-giving season kicks off with all of your TV faves on parade at The NTAs – the hottest (and coldest!) red carpet of the year for me. Love Island victors Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer will be warming us up by hosting the backstage coverage for the first time. 2 Coronation Street ITV There’s a blow for Roy when the grim news reaches him that his mother Sylvia has died. We’ve not seen the legendary battle-axe on the Cobbles (played by Stephanie Cole) since 2013, but will the latest shadow she casts prove too much for her son? 3 Emmerdale ITV Charity draws the short straw as she, Vanessa and Faith decide who should confront Cain. Reluctantly, she agrees – but when Cain…

Bruno strips off in Barbados! We’re used to seeing Bruno Tonioli dressed to the nines on Strictly Come Dancing , but the judge wasted no time in stripping down to his tiniest budgie smugglers while on holiday in Barbados with pal Lizzie Cundy. ‘I’m always naked! Let it all hang out!’ Bruno, 63, proudly showed off his body as he and 50-year-old Lizzie soaked up the sun – and at one point even slapped some sun cream on her back. Last year, Bruno took part in Loose Women’s Body Stories campaign and revealed, ‘I never have [been shy]. I’m always naked! It’s important for people to be relaxed with themselves. We all have stereotypes we try to comply with, we’re all made certain ways, it’s absolutely fine,…

‘The audience at home are going to be shocked’ EastEndersactor Richard Blackwood loves getting his skates on! You’re tipped to win Dancing on Ice ... Obviously I want people to vote for me but there really isn’t a favourite anymore. I’ve had some stumbles but no major injuries so far! Everyone has been really supportive and I’ve learnt that you have to make the accidents and stumbles look natural when you perform in front of a crowd. ‘Everyone is bringing their A game’ It’s always a tight-knit family on the show… I’ve been keeping in contact with other contestants – we have a WhatsApp group. It’s a bonding experience. Brian McFadden is the only one I knew from before. We go back to the 90s when I did MTV and…

Stripe it right Brighten up your day with this cheerful knitted jumper, £18, sizes 6-22, F&F at Tesco Don’t stop moving Keep track of your exercise. Fitness watch, £20, George at Asda Bathing beauty Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath Gel, £19, John Lewis & Partners Wake-up call For a shot of radiance. Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser, £16, The Body Shop Crystal clear Serve your drinks in style. Decanter, £10, JD Williams Home Green party A quirky planter perfect for your favourite desk plant, £20, Typo.com Checks, please Team these trousers with a white T-shirt, £18, sizes 6-22, F&F at Tesco Cosy chic Add a hint of metallic for a contemporary feel. Cushion, £8, Matalan Click your heels A pair of red patent flats will glam up…

Switch off When I do get the chance for a bit of me-time I love to settle down with a good book. I read anything and everything. I’m not fussy – but I’d always choose a book over watching a film. Add a glass of red wine into the mix – bliss! Young at heart My one top tip for feeling great? I always start my day early with a brisk walk and watch the sunrise when I walk my dog. Nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family. Going round to my daughter and seeing my grandkids makes me smile – everything is better when I see them. Staying skincare savvy As I’ve got older, I’ve started to take my skincare quite seriously. When I was younger…

Is diabetes messing with my nerves? Q I have diabetes and am very diligent about my blood sugar control. For the past six months I have felt as though I am walking on pebbles and now also have a burning sensation in my feet at times. Is this nerve damage? A I’m afraid it almost certainly is. People with diabetes are at increased risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), and you are unlucky to have developed this given your good sugar control. Altered sensation in your feet may make you less likely to notice a stone in a shoe so get into the habit of emptying shoes before putting them on and see a chiropodist regularly. Avoiding an eye operation Q I have glaucoma and have regular eye tests as a…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… BOOST YOUR BANKING APP SKILLS More than two fifths of Brits haven’t used a banking app, according to research by NatWest, with one in 10 saying they would if they had help from an expert in getting it set up. So, to help get people on board, the bank has introduced ‘TechXperts’ in all its branches to help customers set up, use and understand online and mobile banking. They’ll teach the basics and explain new features, too. Visit natwest.com/techxperts  for more info. How to… make simple savings You’ll spend less money and keep more cash in your pocket with these handy tips It’s easy to think that saving a few pounds here or there won’t make much difference to your bank…

BUY IT Make it Brie and bacon panini DANISH SIZZLE BACON (ICELAND) Serves: 2 How to do it 1 Cook 4 bacon rashers under a medium grill for 5 mins, turning occasionally. 2 Halve 2 panini rolls and spread one half of each with 1tbsp chilli jam, then top each with a sliced tomato, 25g brie, a handful of fresh basil leaves and 2 rashers of bacon. Cover with the other half of the panini rolls and press together. 3 Heat a griddle pan, and place the paninis on the griddle once it’s hot (or cook under the grill if you don’t have a griddle pan). Cook for 5 mins each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. Garnish with a few more basil leaves, a…

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Book The Thing About Clare by Imogen Clark, Amazon Publishing, PB, £8.99 Many families have secrets, but what if the secret is so big it could change everything? When Dorothy dies, she leaves her ‘favourite daughter’ Anna with a will and a letter – and instructions to destroy both. Anna and her three siblings already have a complex relationship. If she exposes the contents of the documents, will the family ever recover? A family drama perfect to cosy up with on a cold evening. Film Second Act Out 25 January If you thought romcom queen Jennifer Lopez had abdicated, she’s back, with a new movie in the spirit of Maid in Manhattan . She plays a woman whose lack of a degree has held her back…

She’s a regular on our screens as a host on Good Morning Britain , and lately Kate Garraway has been looking fantastic by constantly highlighting her svelte frame in figure-flattering dresses. And, we can reveal that Kate, 51, has dropped an impressive two dress sizes and is the slimmest she’s ever been. ‘In my opinion, I think she looks as though she was a size 12 and is now wearing a size 8-10, with size 8 being more likely,’ fitness and nutritional expert Laurel Alper tells us. The presenter’s hard work is clearly paying off, as fans can’t help but shower her with praise, with one person writing online, ‘Looking stunning. Such a great figure Kate.’ A second said, ‘@ kategarraway share your diet please you have…

The fat truth Cuddly This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes thought January was a good time to publicly tell his very lovely wife and fellow telly host Ruth Langsford that she was fat. Oh. My. God. What sort of man actually uses the ‘f’ word to the woman they love? Especially when she’s nothing of the sort. ‘Implying someone needs to lose a few pounds is OK. Blatant fat shaming on TV isn’t’ Implying someone needs to lose a few pounds is OK. Blatant fat shaming live on TV isn’t. Or is it? What would you do if him indoors did that to you? Vow to shed the flab or give him the silent treatment? Being overweight, especially at this time of year, is a minefield of…

Dishing up a slice of carrot cake, I popped a cup of coffee on the tray too. ‘There you go, enjoy,’ I smiled. ‘Who’s next please?’ Working as a barista at a café in Solihull, Birmingham, I loved my job, but sometimes it could be tricky. Like, in May 2012 when I felt a familiar build-up of pressure in my nose, just as I was about to serve up a pot of steaming tea. ‘Excuse me,’ I mumbled, as I dashed to the loo. Grabbing wads of toilet roll, I held it under my nose and in seconds the paper was sodden as blood gushed out. For about 18 months now, my nose had felt continually uncomfortable. ‘It’s like having permanent sinusitis,’ I’d grumble to my husband, Martin, then 39.…

Colour yourself younger A good dye job can do more than simply cover up greys. Carefully placed highlights can lift your features and make your skin glow. Whatever your shade, ask for some of the palest sections to be the strands of hair that frame your face. This draws an onlooker’s eyes upwards, giving the illusion of perkier features. Try it once and you won’t look back. Once you are out of the salon, your job is to maintain your colour’s vibrancy, and there are plenty of buys to help you. ✽ L’Oréal Elvive Colour Protect Caring Shampoo, £4.99 ✽ Korres Sunflower and Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask for Coloured Hair, £10 ✽ Charles Worthington ColourPlex Toning Ultra Violet Shampoo, £7.99 Boost shine Remember, the key to shine is keeping…

How can we get past my affair? Q Last year I was 40 and had a stupid affair. I am not proud of myself and I consider it a huge and silly mistake. When my husband found out about it he asked me to leave, but we managed to find a way to reconcile four months ago. The problem is I want us to move on and move past what has happened, but he keeps bringing it up. I feel like we are going to talk about it forever. How can we possibly move on and get past this? Ali, 41, Mersea A Can relationships ever come back from affairs? Yes, they can, but not without discussing it. For your husband, it’s still incredibly raw and painful. By asking questions…

It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it – and usually it’s us women. The number of stay-at-home dads has dropped to the lowest level in five years. Experts say the slide could be due to men ‘growing tired’ of raising kids and Professor Sir Cary Cooper of Manchester University says the sheen of being ‘new men’ wears off quickly. We speak to full-time dads who reveal looking after the kids is harder than they ever imagined... ‘I MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT’ Kieran Brown, 28, lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with his wife Lianne, a full-time project worker. He juggles working from home with caring for their children Oska-James, six, Florence, three, and 18-month-old Esme. ‘I used to take what Lianne did for granted’ I have the…

1 WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN The most powerful woman in Egypt, who loved a fringe and heavy eyeliner... 2 DORY’S VOICE Fame has been her platform to promote human compassion and LGBT rights. 3 ALL HAIL She reigned for 44 years, and her father had her mother beheaded. 4 SUCH A SAINT She was dedicated to helping the poor and considered one of the 20th century’s greatest humanitarians. 5 FIRST LADY Married to a president, this First Lady was known for her pillbox hats and sunglasses. 6 CRAZY FOR YOU A music legend, known as the ‘queen of pop’ and for her constant reinvention. 7 FLY HIGH This female pioneer and aviator helped feminism get off to a flying start!…

Relaxing one evening in April 2018, I flicked open my laptop, and logged in to Woman’s Own Bingo. My husband Ian, 57, was watching TV beside me. I started playing online on Woman’s Own Bingo in December 2010. In 2014, I scooped my first big win, £1,000 on Tiki Bingo, and a year later I won £3,027 in the Emerald Bingo room. ‘ It was my third big win’ Sharing with family I’d shared some of the winnings with my children. It always felt nice to treat the family when I could. That evening in April, I bought 120 tickets for 1p each on Tiki Bingo, a 90-ball bingo game. I sat back, watching as the numbers were being called and just before messaging my bingo…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Take your eye off those important goals you’re hurtling towards and revel in some romance. Friday looks set to be one of your most amorous days of the year. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May A week with a lunar eclipse is often bumpy, and you’re headed for a domestic shake-up by Monday. This weekend is a sexy, romantic highpoint or lucky financially. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Geminis have a reputation for being flighty and flirty. Even if that’s mostly true, you’re now able to deal with a sober or businesslike matter. You can move mountains now. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Monday’s eclipse affects your money zone and self-value. It’s the end of an era, where a way of earning…

Shaun Evans He returns as DS Endeavour Morse for a new series of Endeavour on ITV. Morse is facing up to life in a new police station and coming to terms with the murder of DC George Fancy, which remains unsolved. Michaela Strachan In BBC2’s Winterwatch , Michaela will join Chris Packham and Gillian Burke to observe how the likes of squirrels and golden eagles survive in the chilly Cairngorms National Park. Martin Clunes Martin Clunes is jetting stateside for his new ITV series Islands of America . He’ll be exploring some of the islands that surround the country, starting in the lush tropics of Hawaii.…