Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Jun-2020 i Woman's Weekly

Strawberry fields forever It’s funny how things go in phases. Many people who lived through World War Two, used to the seasonal rhythm of home-grown foods, became quite scathing of my generation for blithely expecting to eat strawberries or broccoli at any time of year, flown in from sunnier climes. Yet my children and their contemporaries, with a greater understanding of climate change and the benefits of sustainability, have in turn begun to appreciate the joys of seasonality again. I’m with the millennials – surely foods you have to wait for taste all the better for it? So, if you feel the same, and plan to make the most of our British strawberry season, see page 22.…

Violet, 1920s, sent in by her daughter, Eleanor Gimblett Here’s my mum Violet, centre, with her sisters Hilda, left, and Eve at Lynmouth. I feel it’s so iconic with their strappy shoes, parasol and their cloche hats beside them. ✣ 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.…

1 KEEP A DIARY Food intolerance is a difficulty digesting foods, causing pain, bloating, wind or diarrhoea. It follows a pattern, so keep a diary. 2 CUT FOODS OUT Elimination diets can be complex, but if your diary suggests a certain food type, cut it out for two to six weeks and see if you improve. 3 TRY FOODS AGAIN Try reintroducing the suspect food, at very low levels at first. You may find you can tolerate a certain intake before symptoms relapse. 4 SEE A DIETITIAN They can give you advice on food groups. Testing is not recommended by the British Dietary Association as there is insufficient evidence.…

“Here is a list of things that nobody will want to hear about, ever again, while they have breath in their body: 1. My lockdown ordeal, by famous actress who lives in a beautiful country retreat with 20 acres and a butler in his mid-20s who looks like a fitter version of Joe Wicks. 2. How to keep beautiful at home, by model in her early 20s who would still look stunning if she’d been stranded on a desert island for two years, rescued, then dragged through a hedge backwards after crawling out of a train wreck. 3. How friends and neighbours have all read the complete works of Proust, learned ancient Greek, lost 10lb, written four novels, released a hit single that they recorded on their phone, cloned their…

She may have turned 80 earlier this year, but perennially youthful and elegant TV presenter Gloria Hunniford brushes off her landmark birthday. She smiles, ‘I don’t feel my age at all – I try not to think about it. I think I am just going to forget the figure eight! ‘I suppose I don’t feel bad about getting older because I’ve always worked and I’m still working.’ ‘It’s been so hard not to hug my grandchildren’ A presenter on BBC1’s Rip Off Britain and a Loose Women panellist on ITV, Gloria says, ‘When I was growing up, my parents taught me I could do anything I wanted if I put my mind to it. I’ve lived my life by that. I feel I’ve had many lives and I’ve been so…

“The only thing I can draw is a germinating broad bean, which I painstakingly learnt in botany class at school. Nothing else. When I doodle, it’s always the broad bean that I draw. Weird or what? But it’s the one thing I have inherited from my parents by way of anything botanical, other than the occasional gin. Genetically speaking, I should have turned out to be a female Alan Titchmarsh – my mother was a botany teacher and my father a silviculturist. When I was born after the war, we emigrated to South Africa, where there were big forests for him to tame. ‘I only had eyes for razzledazzle and pop music’ It was Nature with a capital N and wild with it. We lived in the middle of a…

‘I got clever with colour’ Irina Pehkonen, 36, is an analyst living in London. As I look at the colourful, organised books, I can’t help but smile. After a few evenings spent colour-coding, I’ve turned a messy bookshelf into a piece of functional rainbow art. It’s lovely to use my creative side – my working life is all about facts and figures, so I don’t often get the chance. Although many people have time on their hands in lockdown, for me life is more hectic than ever! My husband David, 36, and I are working from home, plus caring for our children, Aija, one, and Aili, six. At the same time, being at home has made me really aware of jobs I want to do. Those who know me from…

I’ve had debilitating eczema since childhood. I get it all over – my skin gets so red, sore and itchy that I can’t help but scratch until I bleed. I’d rub my feet together until they were raw. I even got it on my nipples so my bra would stick to them because they were cracked and weeping. I’d soak my bra off at the end of each day. My mum would bandage me every evening and my dad would sit on my legs because the pressure eased the itching. I got terrible skin infections. The psychological damage is more recognised these days, but back then, people just told me to stop scratching. But scratching is a compulsion, not a choice. Over the years, I’ve tried everything – steroids, emollients…

✢ Up to five cysts in a kidney is normal, without even knowing you have them, showing up as incidental findings on scans for other reasons. ✢ There are many variations in cyst patterns and, for most people, simple regular check-ups to monitor kidney function and blood pressure is all that’s needed. ✢ If you know you have cysts, always promptly report any pain, fever, or blood in your urine, as stones and infections will need urgent management. ✢ Ask your specialist nurse or go online for more information at the National Kidney Federation’s website, kidney.org.uk, or call the helpline on 0800 169 0936.…

My daughters have conflicting views Q My youngest daughter has decided not to vaccinate her children and my elder daughter is incensed. She’s now refused to invite the cousins to any future get togethers. She says she won’t condone that sort of behaviour. I don’t like it when they fight. Joanna, Taunton A No parent does but this is their argument, not yours. They both sound as though they have strong opinions and believe they’re right, and it doesn’t sound as though they’ll easily back down. Both have the right to make decisions about their children and their homes. If you step in, you’ll get caught in the crossfire. They are adults and you need to hold back, keep your opinions to yourself and allow them to work this out.…

YOU WILL NEED ✣ Glass jug and tumblers ✣ White spirit or methylated spirit ✣ Fine artist’s paintbrush ✣ Five different colours of water-based glass paints ✣ Kitchen roll ✣ Scalpel ✣ Domestic oven 1 Begin by wiping down the glassware with kitchen roll and white spirit or methylated spirit to remove any grease and dust. 2 Take one of your tumblers and start to paint your flowers from the centre outwards. Make two yellow spots where you want each centre of your flowers to be. Paint slightly smaller white dots in a circle around the left-hand yellow spot and a red ring around the right-hand yellow spot. To make the petals around the red ring, paint red dots around the outer edge and blend them into a ring. 3…

MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 3-6 (6-9) (9-12) (12-18) (18-24) months. Actual measurements 51 (56) (61) (66) (71) cm/ 20 (22) (24) (26) (28) in. Side seam including border 16 (17) (18) (21) (24) cm/ 6¼ (6¾) (7) (8¼) (9½) in. Length to shoulder including border 26 (28) (30) (34) (38) cm/10¼ (11) (11¾) (13½) (15) in. Sleeve seam 15 (17) (19) (22) (24) cm/6 (6¾) (7½) (8½) (9½) in. MATERIALS 3 (3) (3) (4) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton) in Fresia (519)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 5 (5) (5) (6) (6) buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 25 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¼mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st,…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr This is a good time for thinking about starting your own business. You might offer a useful product or service. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Your values are probably being shaken up. What’s most important to you? Put your energy into that for now. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun You may be feeling quite restless. Think about doing something creative, as this will help you to focus your energy in a positive way. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul This can be a fortunate time for you if you are willing to take a risk and do something you’ve not done before. Go on, you can do it! LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug Remember to listen just as much as you…

VANESSA NORTHAM, 60 Tell us about your look I like dresses and skirts with a modern twist. This dress is from Hobbs and is great for smarter occasions. The wedges are LK Bennett. For everyday, I usually wear maxi dresses or long skirts with trainers or FitFlops. I’ve always loved clothes and have quite a collection. And the best bit of your body? I still have a waist! KIRSTY JONES, 36 Tell us about your look I’m really into floaty midi dresses. They’re just so easy to wear. This green floral print is from Zara. I usually accessorise with delicate necklaces. These were a gift. My bag is H&M and my sandals are New Look. I love shopping on the high street. My favourite store has to be & Other…

In this strange era, many of us have been ordering our books online. But looking ahead, it’s good to imagine exploring the shelves of an interesting bookshop once more. So here are some great UK bookstores, each located in an unusual building. Here’s to idle browsing in better times, as well as supporting independent shops on our high street! Much Ado Books Alfriston, East Sussex A renovated builder’s yard, complete with a barn, a shepherd’s hut and a garden, is the home of the charming Much Ado Books. It’s in the county where two members of the Bloomsbury Set – Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell – lived, so it focuses on the group. It also has plenty on art and artists, such as Eric Ravilious and Edward Bawden. ✣ muchadobooks.com…

WHERE I’VE BEEN To Sydney, thanks to John Torode’s Australia, his TV cooking series on the Food Channel. WHAT I’VE SEEN James Corden in One Man, Two Guvnors, streamed from the National Theatre. So funny, I nearly fell off the sofa. WHO I’VE MET A giggle with Elaine Paige on the phone. Her tweet from her bathroom singing, to the Evita tune, Don’t cry for me, I’m your cleaner! has gone viral. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT More packets of seeds online.…

The kidney is made up of blood vessels carrying blood to tiny filters connected to a tube. Each kidney contains about a million filters and tubes. A cyst occurs when one tube expands, often to a very large size, although it’s not known what causes it. Occasional kidney cysts are common, up to five in each kidney is considered normal, ranging from a few millimetres to 5cm wide, and rarely lead to any problems. Having more cysts is abnormal, but may not be due to serious disease. There are more serious cysts – some are a form of cancer, but these do not look the same as normal cysts. We also see other types of cysts including very small cysts, infections and stones in two conditions: medullary sponge kidney, which…

Not the most pleasant topic but variations in gut bacteria (the microbiota) may be responsible for effects on metabolism and even, possibly, some diseases. A study treated a group of adults with obesity and insulin resistance, with either weekly oral faecal microbiota transplantation from healthy, lean donors or a placebo. At 12 weeks, most of those given transplantation showed changes in faecal microbiota composition, but none showed an increase in insulin sensitivity or a reduction in body weight.…

CRUNCHY FIG AND FENNEL SALAD This bowl of pure sunshine is bursting with summer flavours. An easy, make-ahead dish. PER SERVING 535 cals, 20g fat, 4g sat fat, 29g carbs SERVES 4 ✣ 150g (5oz) bacon ✣ 2 small oranges ✣ 225g pre-cooked red and white quinoa pouch ✣ 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced ✣ 2tbsp fine breadcrumbs ✣ 75g (2½oz) watercress ✣ 4 black figs, quartered ✣ 1tbsp olive oil ✣ 1tsp Dijon mustard 1 Grill the bacon until crisp then set aside. Using a small serrated knife, peel and segment the oranges over a bowl to catch the juices. Once all the segments are removed, squeeze the pith to get as much juice as possible. 2 Put the quinoa in a large bowl and stir with a…

SPECIAL BREWS For revitalising caffeine-free infusions, steep a few herb leaves in hot water – they taste delicious and many have beneficial properties. Peppermint is refreshing and good for the digestion, while Korean mint (Agastache rugosa) has a warming, aniseed-liquorice flavour. Citrusy lemon balm leaves are said to help with relaxation, and lavender tea can help relieve tension and headaches. WILD FOR WEEDS If the idea of gardening in harmony with nature appeals, learn to love weeds – they can add a lot to your patch. For instance, a few dandelions provide nectar for bees and you can toss the bitter leaves in salads. Other ‘weeds’, such as Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum), dead nettle and field poppies (left), will flower where little else grows.…

THE STORY SO FAR: In 1917 Belgium, Alice is living in the English House with her uncle and young Belgian refugee, Max. Struggling to run the cafe for soldiers, she has reluctantly accepted the help of Lotti Meyer, who she has little time for and doesn’t quite trust. Lotti has been known to flirt with soldiers in the cafe while her sweetheart, Walter, is away fighting. Meanwhile, Max has started spending so much time in the damp old cellar, that Alice can’t help feeling something is wrong. Her suspicions aren’t helped by Lotti and Max’s unlikely friendship, making her feel uneasy and left out. Then, Alice finds Lotti creeping about the kitchen, long after she left for her lodgings and the house has been locked up. When confronted, she runs…

Heatstroke by Hazel Barkworth (£16.99, HB, Headline) It’s the beginning of summer when 15-year-old Lily goes missing. Rachel is Lily’s teacher, and her daughter Mia is Lily’s friend. Rachel has her suspicions about where Lily is, and as she becomes fixated on the girl’s absence, secrets, desires and obsessions surface. A thought-provoking narrative and an atmospheric read that will draw you deep into its tangled web. I Made a Mistake by Jane Corry (£7.99, PB, Penguin) Jane Corry’s latest is another dark and compelling story you won’t forget in a hurry. Poppy and Stuart are married, but like many couples, they’ve drifted apart. Still, in Poppy’s mind she isn’t the type of woman to stray. Then Matthew turns up, and she makes a mistake – one that could change everything.…