Innholdsfortegnelse for 05-May-2020 i Woman's Weekly

Spring cleaning the garden As we’ve just experienced our first warm spell of weather, I took the opportunity to get out in our small, but perfectly formed garden. There really is nothing like having a good sort out after the winter, which for me always includes composting dead geraniums, recycling the soil from their pots onto our raised beds, sweeping up leaves and a first pass at clearing the weeds. Now I can look out of the kitchen window and start planning what’s next for our garden, which will include red hot geraniums (again) and big African marigolds. Last summer I tried dahlias, but hungry snails ate the lot, so it’s back to basics for me this year!…

Jean Rogers, 1959 This photo is of me taken at the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth. I worked as a secretary at the school for foreign students and they organised a dance at the end of every term. My dress was pale pink and my shoes were silver. ✣ We’d love to see how great you looked in any era up to and including the 1980s. Please send a good-quality photo with your name, address and daytime phone number clearly written on the back, to: Fashion Dept, Woman’s Weekly, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP. Photos will be returned.…

‘Our family business transcends generations’ Agnes Gabriel-Damaz, 41, from London, opened Gradz bakery in September 2016. Clearing out the attic, I stumbled upon an old book full of my great-grandfather’s handwritten baking recipes. It felt like the stars aligned. It was early 2016 and I’d graduated as an English teacher. Only, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to teach or join forces with my husband, Romuald, to run a family business. In that moment, my great-grandad’s tome in my hands, the decision was easy. Romuald and I opened Gradz bakery in Park Royal, west London, in September that year. The name comes from our names – Gabriel, Romuald, Agnes, DamaZ. Every loaf starts with a traditional sourdough ‘starter’ unique to our bakery, honouring the recipes of Kotzur, my great-grandfather. We…

MOUTH HEALTH is as important as gut health Everyone’s talking about the importance of gut health and your gut microbiome – the  collection of bacteria, fungi and viruses lining your digestive tract. But it starts before that – inside your mouth, which is the opening or entrance into your whole gut system. Your mouth microbiome is crucial too. The microbiome in the mouth is extremely diverse. It’s about four times higher than the microbiome in the gut. Our microbiome can change according to our lifestyles and diet, so they are key. Try to stay away from processed food as much as possible. Limit sugar, refined starches and dairy products. A good guide is to stick to things you could hunt, fish, plant and collect yourself. Make sure you have enough…

A A colonoscopy is used to inspect the large bowel for symptoms such as change in bowel habit, weight loss or unexplained bleeding, or if routine ‘faecal occult blood’ screening is positive even if there are no symptoms. The bowel needs preparation by taking a bland, low-residue diet for a few days and then a laxative drink the day before to clear out the bowel. The clinic provides instructions and the laxatives. A colonoscopy allows the specialist to see all the rectal and colon lining. A general anaesthetic is not needed, but a mild sedative and analgesia may ease discomfort. A camera on a long tube is passed up through the anus and into the colon. This takes about 45 minutes while the specialist looks for polyps, tumours, bleeding or…

PICNIC SANDWICH LOAF We love this easy picnic loaf – it’s much less fiddly than individual sarnies and makes for a delightful surprise. PER SERVING 359 cals, 10g fat, 5g sat fat, 46g carbs SERVES 6 ✣ 500g (1lb 2oz) loaf of crusty white bread ✣ 3tbsp spicy tomato chutney ✣ 150g (5oz) red cabbage, finely sliced ✣ 1tbsp half-fat creme fraiche ✣ Squeeze of lemon juice ✣ 90g (3oz) pastrami ✣ 2 large pickled cucumbers, sliced ✣ 100g (3½oz) Emmental cheese, sliced ✣ 2 large organic eggs, hardboiled, peeled and sliced ✣ 30g (1oz) pea shoots 1 Neatly cut a lid off the bread and hollow out the inside, leaving 2cm (¾in) of bread on the crust. Spread the chutney over the inside, and the inside of the lid.…

YOU WILL NEED ✣ Pen ✣ Ruler ✣ Sheet of paper ✣ Scissors ✣ Sheet of cork ✣ Cutting mat ✣ Craft knife ✣ Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch spray paint in choice of colours ✣ Newspaper 1 Draw a hexagon shape on the sheet of paper or print one out. Cut out the template and transfer the outline onto the reverse of the cork sheet with the pen and ruler. 2 Using the craft knife, cut out as many hexagon shapes as you like from the sheet of cork. 3 In a well-ventilated space, put the cut-out cork shapes on a surface protected by newspaper. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, spray a coat of paint on the surface of the cork. 4 Repeat the coats of spray paint until no cork can…

PART TWO Continue with 4mm hook throughout. 100th row: 1st V-stitch row: 3ch (counts as 1tr throughout), miss st at base of 3ch, 2tr in next st, [miss next st, 2tr in next st] to last 2 sts, miss next st, 1tr in last st, turn – 120 sts. 101st row: 2nd V-stitch row: 3ch, [2tr in centre sp between next 2 tr] to last st, 1tr in last st, turn. 102nd row: As 101st row, changing to Duck Egg on last yrh of last tr. 103rd row: 2ch (counts as first htr), [1htr in next st] to end, turn. 104th row: 2ch (counts as first htr), [bobble in next st, 1htr in each of next 2 sts] to last 2 sts, bobble in next st, 1htr in last st,…

“Woman’s Weekly has a dazzling array of experts who can give advice on anything from cookery to the most delicate of medical problems. All I have to offer on this page, though, is good cheer. It’s my job to raise the spirits, even when the spirits require heavy lifting and my back is playing up. It is my job to cast away gloom and despondency. And let’s face it, casters away of gloom and despondency have never been more in demand. Our supermarket say it’ll still be weeks before they’re in stock again. My tip for casting away g&d is this: ignore the problems of the world. There is nothing you can do about them. Instead, concentrate on your own worries. And while you’re concentrating them, why not confide in…

“My partner Beth and I are agreed on many things, but in one matter we are at daggers drawn. She loves daffodils, while I prefer bluebells. So, to all you flowery readers of Woman’s Weekly, let me tell you why she is wrong and I am right. Of course, daffodils are nice and they do their job every late February/early March, coming out dutifully to mark the time of year and to sway a little in the wind. Beth likes to point out that there are no famous poems about bluebells but the daffs have their own laureate in the shape of romantic hero, William Wordsworth, who recalled coming across ‘a host of golden daffodils’, which apparently cheered him up no end. ‘They turn up almost overnight and create magnificent…

CHARDONNAY POACHED APPLES WITH CRUNCHY GRANOLA Choosing an oaked Chardonnay intensifies this dessert’s buttery notes. PER SERVING 380 cals, 16g fat, 7g sat fat, 39g carbs SERVES 4 For the crunchy granola: ✣ 45g (1½oz) butter ✣ 30g (1oz) flour ✣ 45g (1½oz) oats ✣ 30g (1oz) flaked almonds ✣ 30g (1oz) demerara sugar For the poached apples: ✣ 250ml (8fl oz) oaked Chardonnay ✣ 1 cinnamon stick ✣ 4 apples, we used Jazz, peeled, cored and halved ✣ Cream or ice cream, to serve 1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. For the granola, rub the butter and flour together in a bowl, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the rest of the granola ingredients and spread over a lined baking tray. Bake in the…

A topic eczema is most common in children and is part of the atopy (allergy) triad of asthma, eczema and hay fever. It runs in families and can have triggers such as soaps, detergents, foods, stress and the weather. Other types can occur, such as pompholyx on the palms, contact dermatitis and varicose eczema in the lower legs. They may have similar triggers and are most common in adults. Eczema is not infectious so is not passed on by contact. The diagnosis of atopic eczema is made by the clinical pattern of dry, itchy patches, usually on the hands, feet, insides of elbows and around the knees, but also in areas such as the face and, sometimes, all-over dryness. There may be a family history and the patient may also…

1 BRUSH TEETH Gingivitis, or gum disease, is a local infection that leads to tooth loss. It’s important to prevent it by twice-daily tooth brushing to remove plaque. 2 FLOSS Plaque (tartar), a sticky substance containing bacteria, can be removed from between your teeth by flossing, using floss, dental sticks or brushes. 3 SEE A DENTAL HYGIENIST They can give you a thorough cleaning, including between and behind the teeth, and instruction on the best way to brush and floss. 4 GET CHECKS Annual check-ups with the dentist will detect any early gum disease or even bone infection, and they can treat it before it progresses.…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Financial opportunities could come unexpectedly. Consider doing the groundwork for a new product or service. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May This is a wonderful time for pampering yourself and for creating a whole new look. Try out a new colour – you may be pleasantly surprised! GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Venus puts you very much in demand. Be sure you keep in contact with those you know to take advantage of this positive aspect! CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Your ‘virtual’ social life can take off this week – a good time to connect with people or join a new group. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug You may be exploring your spiritual path. Why are you here? How can…

SHARON MEADE, 55 Tell us about your look I found this dress at Arket while shopping with my daughter. I love the bold floral print and floaty shape, and have teamed it with my Gabor suede boots. I work as an accountant so I’m usually in smart office wear, but I have quite an eclectic style! And the best bit of your body? My legs. JANE MCCANN, (STYLE IS AGELESS!) Tell us about your look I like an easy look with simple modern pieces. I love soft, neutral colours – grey, camel, cream and tan. My trousers are by Comptoir des Cotonniers. I love a simple white vest top by Petit Bateau. My cashmere jacket is from Brooks Brothers. I used to work for them and still love the clothes,…

GO NATURAL Grahams Natural C+ Cream, £15.99, Boots Thanks to its ‘oil-in-water’ formula, this treatment provides six hours of hydration to restore your skin’s natural barrier and provide relief from redness and inflammation. BABY SOFT HANDS Lotil Original, £3.27, Amazon Overwashing your skin means that dry, cracked hands could become an issue. Apply a thick moisturising cream, like Lotil, religiously after washing hands to combat any soreness. BEST BUY Skin Republic Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen Face Mask, £3.29, Superdrug As we age, depleting levels of collagen can cause fine lines and wrinkles. Give your face a boost with this 15-minute mask. SPEEDY SPRITZ Barry M Serum Mist Cooling Cucumber, £5.99, Boots A clever combo of collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 will nourish skin when it’s in need of a…

✢ Avoiding triggers is vital in preventing eczema. A food diary and a general diary will help show patterns of worsening symptoms, identifying possible triggers. ✢ Emollients are moisturising treatments, applied several times a day if needed, to soften and moisturise the skin. You may need to try several. ✢ Topical steroids can be bought at low strength from the pharmacy if a flare-up is not settling, although not for the face. ✢ Your local eczema nurse and GP can advise further about stronger treatments, mittens and bodysuits to stop infants scratching, and even antihistamines for nights.…

We can’t split our children up Q My ex has a new job 100 miles from where we live and he wants to take our 10-year-old son with him and leave our eight-year-old daughter with me. He says he knows how to manage boys. I don’t think that’s good for the children and it definitely isn’t something I want. We have joint custody. Name and address withheld A It’s very hard for children when their parents separate, and one of the constants they often rely on are siblings who’ll always be with them, whichever house they’re sleeping in. Separating them will be another loss they would have to get used to and they would, in effect, lose their peer support group. I think it would be very helpful for both…

The Murder Game by Rachel Abbott (£12.99, HB, Headline) Welcome to Lucas’ anniversary party – although it’s not quite the event one might imagine. A year ago guests gathered at Lucas Jarrett’s Cornish home for a wedding. Only there was no wedding, but a tragedy. Now the guests have been gathered back to discover the truth about what happened – and everyone has a part to play. An atmospheric whodunnit. Only You by Kate Eberlen (£8.99, PB, Pan Macmillan) If ever there was a time we needed to be swept off our feet and transported elsewhere, this is it. Cue Kate Eberlen’s wonderfully romantic second novel, set in Rome. When Letty and Alf discover they are the only English speakers at an Italian class, they soon learn of each other’s…