Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Apr-2019 i Woman's Weekly

It’s sometimes suggested that British cookery is not as good as, say, French or Italian, but nothing could be further from the truth. Firstly, if you seek out good food, or even just watch Countryfile, you’ll know our homegrown ingredients are world beating. But more importantly, we’ve always been open to inspiration from other cultures. Our long affection for the Indian subcontinent means spices are now a store-cupboard staple, Chinese and Thai flavours abound, and of course we’ve adopted the best ideas from Europe, too. So nothing could be more British than our Easter feast on page 24, and yet it’s full of inspiration from across the seas. Do give it a try. Group Lifestyle Director geoffrey.palmer @ti-media.com Call of the wild We tried and failed to create a wildflower…

I’d love to tell you about my Clothes Swap group – we’re not a membership organisation but we meet up about three times a year and invite a bunch of friends to join us, swap clothes and raise money for charity. I was introduced to clothes swapping about 10 years ago and then decided to do my own, and Roz and Caroline are complete stalwarts. We invite around 10 women each time and lay on nibbles and drinks. Everyone arrives bearing large shoppers full of gorgeous clothes they no longer wear. We arrange them in piles in the sitting room, then take it in turns to play auctioneer. We start the bidding at £1, but the fun really starts when two or three person want the same item and there’s…

Join... An Easter Egg Hunt Join the National Trust to run through woodlands, gardens and nature trails on a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. What’s more, you’ll be supporting vital conservation work and helping protect our heritage for the future. ✿ Visit nationaltrust.org.uk for dates and venues Enjoy... Henley Festival The UK’s most glamorous, intimate festival returns to its spectacular setting on the riverbank in Henley-on-Thames from 10-14 July. Acts already confirmed include Boy George, Jessie J, Tom Odell and Julian Clary. ✿ Tickets on sale now. Visit henley-festival.co.uk Book... The Music of Bond Celebrate the world’s most famous secret agent with a concert of iconic theme music and songs. Licence to Thrill’s programme will include legendary opening numbers from movies such as From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Live and Let Die…

1 Limit antibiotics They kill off crucial gut bugs, some of which can take years to return. 2 Head outdoors To increase your exposure to a variety of microbes and vitamin D, which help gut flora flourish. 3 Control stress High levels of the stress hormone cortisol restricts your nutrient absorption and digestion. 4 Reduce processed food intake Artificial sweeteners, flavourings and preservatives can kill off your gut bugs. 5 Get your hands dirty A spot of gardening will bring you into contact with the trillions of bacteria found in the soil.…

Anyone seen Emma?’ we asked casually. Emma is our daughter. She was about 10 at the time and had decided to wander off from the dinner table where we were enjoying some fine cuisine. We were somewhere in the Mediterranean on board the old QE2, a grande dame of the seas and flagship then of the Cunard line. I suppose we should have been concerned, but Emma had quickly made the ship her home and found new friends. It felt safe. ‘I think you’ll find her in the pub,’ said the maître d’, ‘last heard of doing karaoke.’ Abandoning our coffee and petits fours, we made our way down to The Golden Lion. And there she was... a tiny girl singing her heart out with her young group of fellow…

Looking for something new to spritz, now spring is on the way? Before you hit the shops, take advice from the experts. Apparently, the way we buy perfume is changing. Michelle Feeney, founder of fragrance brand Floral Street says, ‘We have seen that consumers are shifting away from a ‘signature scent’ and moving into a wardrobe of fragrances to express their mood.’ With that in mind, why not swap a spritz of florals for a more modern scent this spring? These new notes are bound to get you noticed. AQUATIC Stripped-back Scandi minimalism has taken over our homes and our wardrobes, and now it’s moving into the world of scent, too. Cool, clean and rejuvenating, Bronnley England Citrine Lagoon,  £17.50, Boots, is super-subtle. Mimicking a soft ocean breeze, with grapefruit,…

With the spring comes a time of joyful renewal in the natural world, with newborn animals and newly hatched birds taking their first tentative steps and learning all the skills they’ll need to survive. Here, we look at some of our favourite spring babies, and their traditional links to the season. PASTURES NEW Lambs Popularly associated with purity and innocence, lambs have also long been linked with spring and Easter as the time of rebirth. In the Bible, Jesus is greeted by John the Baptist as ‘the Lamb of God’. Lambs are born from February to April in the UK, often in sets of twins, at a time where the grass their mothers rely on is plentiful. Lambs can stand within an hour of birth and soon begin displaying their…

1 Reduce hot drinks This can help blushing and flushing. So, too, can a cool environment and limiting your alcohol and spicy food intake. Wear natural fibres and layers for a quick cool-down. 2 Ask about HRT Or SSRI antidepressants to help menopausal flushes. Allergies, medicines, thyroid disease and other medical conditions can cause flushing. 3 Rosacea? Moisturise Rosacea (‘adult acne’) causes spots, redness, and broken veins. Moisturise regularly, avoid strong sunlight and flushing triggers. Ask about prescription creams/tablets. 4 Check for eczema Seborrhoeic eczema produces scaly, itchy redness on cheeks, eyelids, eyebrows, ears, scalp and chest. Use an anti-yeast cream/shampoo with ketoconazole.…

MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 3-6 (6-9) (9-12) months. Waist 50 (54.5) (59) cm/19¾ (21½) (23¼) in. Length to top of bib 36 (40.5) (45) cm/14¼ (16) (17¾) in. MATERIALS 2 (3) (3) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmerino Silk DK (75% merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Bunty Blue 493*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 4 removable stitch markers or contrast thread; 5 small buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); k2tog, k 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st); up1, pick up loop lying between needles…

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill (£8.99, PB, Vintage) The story: Up-and-coming young lawyer Arthur Kipps is summoned to settle the affairs of the recently deceased Mrs Alice Drablow. Learning that the locals tend to stay away from her spooky house, it’s not until he sees a woman dressed in black, with a ravaged face, that he realises why. Nevertheless, he takes up residence to finish his job – and it’s then that the nightmare really begins. A deliciously dark tale. Our verdict: If you like a good old-fashioned ghost story,you’ll love this spine-tingling novel. From the rocking chair in the eerie nursery to the child’s scream in the fog, it will certainly keep your nerves jangling.…

A Woman’s Weekly reader once wrote to say how much she enjoyed my work, which was kind. ‘What I really like,’ she said, ‘is that nothing ever seems to happen – it’s so relaxing.’ That was a couple of years ago. These days life in our neighbourhood is absolutely action packed. We make Coronation Street look like an Open University documentary on alcohol consumption in the Greater Manchester area. Things have particularly hotted up if you are a fan of romantic storylines. First, you might remember that my daughter Juliet recently spent a couple of weeks at home because her non-marriage was on the rocks. Say what you like about the younger generation, they don’t let the grass grow under their feet, even if the grass in question has been…

Where I read mine I always buy Woman’s Weekly in Belgium, in order to keep up with what’s going on in England. The problem is that I never find time to read, so when on holiday, I take plenty of copies and catch up. Here I am in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Annie Vanleenhove, Belgium ✿ We’d love to see where you read your copy of Woman’s Weekly. The more exotic the location, the better! Happy face Here’s a picture of my lovely grandson, Jenson. He is just one-week-old here and has obviously enjoyed his last feed. Frances Malsbury, St Albans Treasured cookbook When I was newly married in the early 70s, I bought this cookery book which has been invaluable throughout the years. It is quite…

Theresa Brooker, 67 Tell us about your look… I like quite simple, easy shapes – slightly sporty – but always with a dash of colour! I love skinny jeans or Capri pants. I found these stretchy trousers in Sainsbury’s. They often have some really nice things. My jumper is from Topshop. My scarf was a present and I bought my Gabor boots in France. My favourite place to shop is French Connection. I also do a lot of knitting so often wear my own jumpers. And the best bit of your body? My legs. You wore it well Ethel Annie, née Davis, Sent in by her granddaughter, Judi Chapman This photo of my grandparents was taken in Melbourne, Australia, some time between the First and Second World Wars, by a…

Art Deco brooch Made by Rood by royal appointment, this stunning plaque brooch was in its original fitted silk-lined case. This one proved that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend when it sold for £5,800, plus buyer’s premium. The diamonds are set in platinum, with the largest at one carat. It measures approximately 8cm and dates from around 1910. Royal Worcester cabinet cup and saucer This exquisitely hand-painted cup and saucer was made by Royal Worcester in 1913. It depicts a peacock and has a gilded interior and handle. The saucer is signed by the artist WH Austin. Unusually, the matching cup is signed by another artist, John Flexman. This has a value at auction of £40-£60. DO YOU HAVE ANY FABULOUS ANTIQUE FINDS? WE’D LOVE TO SEE THEM.…

‘I was terribly shy when I was young. Now I love being on the road’ Bonnie Tyler has just released a new album, Between the Earth and the Stars, her first in six years. ‘It all came about by accident,’ she says. ‘But I think it’s my best ever.’ And that’s saying something given her 50-year track record. ‘I’d been called the female Rod Stewart for years’ We are sitting in her magnificent early Victorian house set in four acres of land and overlooking Swansea Bay, sparkling obligingly in the early spring sunshine. She’s 67 now – she’ll be 68 in June – but you’d never know it. ‘Thank God for Botox!’ she says, with that husky bark of a laugh. It’s more than her smooth skin, though. The tumble…

We all have a natural, physiological, tremor. It’s caused by continuous ‘traffic’ down the nerves from our brains to the muscles that control bending and stretching each joint. But we’re not usually aware of it, unless it becomes exaggerated – for example, by the adrenaline surge we get when we’re anxious or angry. Hangovers/alcohol withdrawal can also cause temporary shakiness (a sign that you’ve overdone it). Many medical conditions can cause tremors, which can be embarrassing, inconvenient or occasionally disabling, so it’s important to find out the cause. Essential Tremor ET can run in families and becomes more common with age, affecting one in 25 older people. It doesn’t usually occur until you try to use the affected part, but may fluctuate, depending on what you’re doing (see box, right),…

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in my early 40s when I had a very severe flare-up. I was bedridden for six months, could barely lift my arms and needed help dressing. My consultant said I’d probably be in a wheelchair within three years. I’d practised yoga a bit since my teens. Once I was on medication for my RA and I started moving a bit, I decided to explore yoga further to see whether it might help. I tried Iyengar yoga, which uses everyday props, such as belts, chairs and yoga bricks, and is accessible to everyone, regardless of health, fitness or flexibility. The more I did, the more movement I got back. Now I make sure I do it daily. The change it made to my life…

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Cressida Cowell The Wizards Of Once: Twice Magic , Hodder Children’s Books, out now When I was 9 I read The Ogre Downstairs by Diana Wynne Jones. It’s about some children who have a magic chemistry set and each chemical does a different thing. I read it aloud to my younger siblings and loved the joy of making them laugh, their thrill at the magic... it made me want to become a children’s writer. Fatima Bhutto The Runaways , Viking, out now in hardback When I was 18 I read Robert Fisk’s Pity the Nation, which crystallised a suspicion that writing is a political act –you needn’t choose politics or prose, you can have both. Reading Midnight’s Children and An Area of Darkness have reminded me why I…

Creamy goblet shaped flowers with a distinctive red streak are borne on compact stems in spring. This beautiful deciduous shrub has a neat habit making it perfect for growing in small gardens. Magnolia ‘Sunrise’ makes a spectacular feature for a border or large patio container. Height and spread: 1.8m (6ft). Supplied as bare root plants. Magnolia ‘Sunrise’ ✿ Buy 1 for £19.99 £9.99 – Save £10* ✿ Buy 2 for £29.99 £14.99 – Save £15* Patio Pot & Saucer This durable planter has punchable drainage holes in the base making it ideal for a wide range of uses, and is embellished with an embossed trellis effect. 24 litre. Height 30cm, diameter 39cm. From £9.99 DOUBLE UP FOR 1p This is one of the most floriferous and vigorous hydrangeas we’ve ever…

Kate backed away fearfully as Mark strode towards her and snatched the wedding photo from her hand. ‘I said, what are you doing?’ he snarled. ‘I... I... was just looking for a memory stick,’ Kate said. She’d never seen Mark so furious. ‘I really don’t see why you’re angry,’ she added. ‘This is my house. I’m entitled to look around. I found these photos hidden away. Why?’ ‘Because, as you know, I don’t like looking at them.’ ‘No, I don’t,’ said Kate. She watched as Mark angrily stuffed the photos into the box and shoved them back in the cupboard. ‘I don’t understand,’ she said. ‘Who’s that woman in the photos with you?’ ‘Julie.’ ‘Who’s Julie?’ ‘My first wife.’ ‘Your first wife?’ Kate cried. ‘Yes. Of course,’ Mark snapped. ‘As…

New egg on the block The Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Egg is perfect for sharing with friends and family. It comes complete with three Crunchie Bars inside. ✿ £12, supermarkets nationwide Luxury egg There’s a decadent and lavishly thick Hotel Chocolat egg for every taste – from high cocoa and astonishingly creamy white, to the best-selling Rocky Road to Caramel variety. A real treat! ✿ £27, hotelchocolat.com Free-from egg Milk, wheat and gluten free, this Tesco Finest chocolate egg has a gorgeous caramel flavour, which has been enhanced with pure, hand-harvested sea salt. And it comes with five hand-decorated fondant truffles. ✿ £6.50, Tesco stores nationwide…

Your gut is amazing And it’s complicated! It contains around 100 million neurons – ‘the same number as in a cat’s brain,’ says TV doctor Michael Mosley, author of The Clever Guts Diet . ‘And it includes a richer diversity of life than in a rainforest.’ There are 50 trillion (1-2kg) of microbes living in it – the weight of a couple of bags of sugar – made up of more than 1,000 different species, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. It’s called your microbiome and its effects are felt way beyond just your gut (large intestine) by way of your stomach and toilet habits. Scientists now believe it has a huge impact throughout your body, including regulating your moods, altering your immunity levels and even dictating how much weight you…

Travel in style Q I’m going on holiday and I’m looking for something comfortable but stylish to travel in. It’s always chilly on planes, so it needs to be adaptable. A Layering is key when it comes to keeping up with the changing temperatures. Mix classic T-shirts with cosy long cardigans that you can wrap around yourself for comfort and remove easily when necessary. Wide-leg trousers or culottes are not too tight and will keep you looking relaxed and chic. Opt for brighter colours – they will perk up your complexion and your mood after a long day travelling. Jazzy accessory Q What’s an easy way to update an outfit quite cheaply? A We are loving the classic neckerchief that has made an appearance in recent months. Ideal for jazzing…

Pea and trout crostini This simple starter has all the fabulous flavours of spring! SERVES: 8 ✿ 225g (8oz) frozen petits pois, defrosted ✿ Juice of ½ lemon ✿ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✿ Few leaves of fresh mint, torn ✿ 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle ✿ Baguette, thinly sliced into 16 pieces ✿ 200g (7oz) smoked trout fillets ✿ Fresh pea shoots ✿ 2 sliced radishes 1 Blitz together the petits pois, lemon juice, garlic, mint and oil, then season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve. 2 Place the bread slices on a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Grill on a low heat until lightly toasted on both sides. 3 Allow to cool slightly then arrange on a serving platter. Put a…

A Millions of us in the UK have pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), which means our bodies’ insulin can’t keep up with our lifestyles. This puts us at high risk of joining the three million people who already have diabetes – mainly type 2 which is related to obesity (unlike type 1 which is an immune system disorder and can only be treated with insulin injections). But both types can cause raised blood sugars and arterial damage that can lead to heart disease, strokes, kidney damage, blindness and amputations. So it’s a wake-up call – but the good news is that you can avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes (and even move out of the pre-diabetes zone) by getting down to a healthy weight as soon as possible, with a healthy…

1 Clean the house New research from Sydney, Australia, suggests that the best way to improve your fitness is to turn everyday tasks into exercise opportunities. 2 Wash the car Carrying buckets of water is as good as lifting weights, and an energetic scrub of the paintwork is a great cardiovascular workout. 3 Do some gardening The range of movement needed for gardening tasks – from squatting, bending, raking, digging, lifting to walking – offers the perfect all-round workout for your body.…

She asks for too much QI’ve got a friend who, when I suggest we catch up on the phone, says she’ll come round. That usually results in a three-hour chat when all I wanted was an hour. I also have to get food in so we can nibble while we talk, and I end up feeling disgruntled and put upon. Lesley, Hull A What happens after she says she’ll come round? I assume you tell her that would be lovely. So, what’s holding you back from saying what you want? Saying no isn’t easy, and it’s a skill we all need to learn, otherwise, you’ll spend a lot of time feeling, as you say, put upon. So why not explain that today you’ve only got an hour to spare, and…

The Age of Adventure by Judy Leigh (£7.99, PB, Avon) Judy Leigh’s latest novel is a triumph of female empowerment, humour and wonderful moments all rolled into a roller-coaster of a read. Fifty-five-year-old Georgie seizes the chance to organise a multi-generational road trip with her sister, aunt and daughter. But Georgie’s expectations for their holiday are subverted, with dramatic, heart-wrenching and hilarious Dignity by Alys Conran (£14.99, HB, Orion) Seamlessly blending life in colonial India with life in a modern-day seaside town, this is the story of an unlikely friendship that develops between Magda – a bad-tempered former scientist – and her carer, Susheela. Memories of Magda’s childhood resurrect the tragic figure of her mother, unlocking a shocking legacy. Alys Conran’s prose packs a powerful punch, and makes you smile…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This is a good week for your creativity, business and love life. You may have several surprises. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May You may solve a long-standing problem this week. Trust your gut with your career and relationships. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun This is an excellent time for any kind of social networking. You may meet someone who you click with. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul It could be an intense week with many changes in plans. Try to be flexible and go with the flow. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug You may find an exciting new interest. It’s a good time to enrol on a course, workshop or seminar. Virgo24 Aug – 23 Sep It’s time to release…