Innholdsfortegnelse for 1-Feb-2022 i Woman's Weekly

SAM TAYLOR, 52 Tell us about your look A few years ago I told my husband I’d like a camel coat for Christmas. He bought eight or 10 coats, ranging in price from £20 to £200. I tried them all on and this one from New Look won! I’ve teamed it with an H&M hat, jumper from & Other Stories, gloves from Zara, boots by Emu and a Kate Spade bag. And the best bit of your body? My legs. GINA BUJAKOWSKI, 50 Tell us about your look My navy mac is a recent buy from Sweaty Betty. I like the dipped hem and swing shape. My roll-neck is by Lululemon, bought at Bicester Village. It’s a great place to shop for designer bargains. And my jeans and boots are…

WHO I’VE MET Celia Sandys, Winston Churchill’s granddaughter. In my next book, I have to describe some of the reception rooms in 10 Downing Street. I went there a few times when Mrs Thatcher was PM, but I wanted to ask Celia to refresh my memory. WHERE I’VE BEEN To The Ivy restaurant with my agent, when we discussed an exciting project involving turning the seven Emma Harte sagas and this new prequel into a 10-hour TV series like The Crown. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Bob always used to buy me a piece of jewellery every time I finished a book. So, as a treat to myself, I went to jeweller Garrard and bought a bracelet to celebrate the publication of A Man of Honour. WHO I’VE SEEN The team at…

My go-to remedy I’m in good health and the only thing I get is the occasional headache, which I treat with paracetamol. My favourite meal Breakfast, which I have after a brisk early-morning walk. I love a chat with my wife, Clare, over a cup of tea, and listening to the radio while eating a cheese omelette with homemade sauerkraut (red cabbage, onion and fennel). How I stay fit and healthy I try to get up at the same time every day, around 7.30am, which helps with my sleep. I go for a walk with Clare and our dog, Tari, return for a cold shower, then spend a few minutes doing strength exercises like press-ups and squats. I eat a healthy Mediterranean-style diet, rich in olive oil, oily fish, nuts,…

A study using data from the US, Germany and South Korea compared outcomes in people starting treatment for hypertension with angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as lisinopril, with those starting with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), like losartan. Rates of acute myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke were similar but ARB users had lower rates of angioedema, cough, pancreatitis and gastrointestinal bleeding. Discuss your treatment with your doctor.…

GET PLENTY OF REST Drink fluids to prevent dehydration and to thin lung mucus. For headaches, fever, and aches and pains, take paracetamol or ibuprofen. TRY HONEY AND LEMON There’s little evidence that cough medicines work. As an alternative to an over-the-counter remedy, make your own mixture of honey and lemon. STOP SMOKING Also consider other irritants, such as chemicals like ammonia, and occupational substances, such as grain dust or fabric fibres. SEE YOUR GP… If the cough lasts three weeks, or you have a constant fever for three days, cough blood-streaked mucus, develop rapid breathing or chest pain.…

MIXED BERRY CRUMBLE This is lovely hot from the oven and delicious cold the next day too! SERVES 6 For the fruit: ✣1kg (2¼lb) mixed frozen berries, such as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries ✣4tbsp demerara sugar ✣ 1tbsp cornflour ✣Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon ✣2 star anise ✣5cm (2in) piece cinnamon stick For the topping: ✣125g (4oz) self-raising flour ✣125g (4oz) butter, softened ✣100g (3½oz) demerara sugar ✣100g (3½oz) porridge oats For the maple pecans: ✣45g (1½oz) pecan nuts ✣2-3tbsp maple syrup ✣Greek yogurt, to serve You will also need: ✣A large ovenproof dish and a baking tray lined with baking parchment 1 Heat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4.Tip the fruit into the ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the sugar, cornflour and lemon zest, then stir gently…

Here I am on my wedding day with my father, about to go down the aisle. He was shaking like a leaf and told me not to go too slowly! The satin dress was borrowed from my sister-in-law, and my mother-in-law made all the bridesmaids’ dresses. My gown was beautiful and fitted like a dream. However I did catch my foot in the train and had a little trip as I reached the altar – what a day! ✢ 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, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR. Photos will be returned.…

BEST FOR DAMAGED HAIR If you’ve overdone it with heat styling and your hair is looking lifeless, use this bond-restoring mask every week. Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, £26, feelunique.com BEST FOR DULL, LIFELESS LOCKS Get mirror-like shine from a shampoo infused with actual pearl extract. OGX Smooth and Shine Enhance Liquid Pearl Shampoo, £7.99, Boots BEST FOR DEFINING CURLS Fight frizz and activate your curls by applying this leave-in spray. It adds hydration without weighing hair down. Imbue Curl Inspiring Conditioning Leave-in Spray, £7.99, Superdrug BEST FOR A GREASY SCALP Struggling with oily roots? Give them a deep clean with this treatment and they’ll be as fresh as a daisy. The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, £14.99, cultbeauty.co.uk BEST FOR PROTECTING COLOUR Want vibrant colour for…

TUNA AND AVOCADO SALAD A tweaked version of the classic niçoise – try this delicious salad with any grilled fish or chicken. SERVES 2 ✣250g (9oz) baby new potatoes ✣4 medium tomatoes, deseeded and diced ✣75g (2½oz) pitted green olives, sliced ✣1 large avocado, chopped ✣Juice of 1 lemon ✣2tbsp olive oil ✣2 tuna steaks ✣ 4 anchovies ✣Fresh basil, to serve (optional) 1 Boil or steam the potatoes until very tender. Put the tomatoes a bowl with the olives, avocado, lemon juice and oil, reserving 1tsp of the oil to rub on the tuna. 2 Use a fork to crush the potatoes with the tomato mixture and mix together well. 3 Heat a griddle or frying pan and sear the tuna until cooked to your liking. Divide the salad…

✢Be aware of your triggers and try avoiding them. A symptom diary and allergy testing will help with this. Purchase dust-mite-proof pillows and hot-wash bedding weekly. ✢Close windows during high pollen counts, wear a mask outside, and change heating and air-conditioning filters often. Use a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner regularly. ✢Pharmacy-supplied nasal washouts clear irritants and allergens – use distilled, sterile, previously boiled and cooled or filtered water in order to prevent dangerous infections. ✢Keep nasal passages lubricated by using a humidifier. Keep hydrated but don’t have fizzy or caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee) and avoid cigarette smoke.…

‘Sorry if I wasn’t always nice to you’ Lisa had a touch of the Monday blues as she drove along the road that led to the office building where she worked. She enjoyed her job as a marketing manager for a soft drinks brand, but this morning she had just wanted to stay in bed next to Jack, her husband, who had retired at the age of 57. She sighed as the traffic ahead ground to a halt at another red traffic light. It started to rain, which did nothing to lift her mood. She glanced at the row of commuters sitting at the bus stop just a few feet away. They all looked as impressed as she was by the turn in the weather. A woman sitting on the…

All for You by Louise Jensen (£8.99, PB, HarperCollins) A trio of perspectives are woven together in this emotionally gripping story, revealing the Walsh Family in crisis. Connor is traumatised by the guilt of past events; Aiden is trapped in a mortifying web of deceit; and Lucy is falling apart at the seams. This is a dark, disturbing journey, full of smokescreens and an underlying sense of unease. Red herrings will boggle the mind and you’ll be left open-mouthed by the turn of events. Should I Tell You? by Jill Mansell (£14.99, HB, Headline) The bestselling author is back with yet another wonderful, warm-hearted book that will see you through those long February nights. With Mansell’s trademark glorious characterisation, we meet Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele, who met as teenagers in…

‘People say, “Oh! Aren’t you pretty – you’re nothing like Vera!”’ Brenda Blethyn was on the verge of quitting acting when she was offered the role of much-loved detective Vera, and she admits that she still threatens to hang up her character’s famous coat and hat for good every single year when filming finishes. ‘The day I finish Vera – because it’s six months and quite gruelling – I think, “Never again, that’s it, where are my slippers!”’ she laughs. ‘I think about retiring every year. You know what it’s like. When you have a long day’s work you think, “Oh, give me a break!”’ ‘But then I miss her and the cast and crew. I have a rest and then I’m ready to go again. I think she’s a…

“I’ve always used an electric typewriter, but my eyes aren’t good enough now to read what’s on the paper 22 inches away. I know: I measured it! So I bought some calligraphy pens and wrote all 428 pages by hand of my latest book, A Man of Honour. It was quicker than typing, although it gave me a bad back. My doctor said I’d developed what he called desk-itis. I finally handed in the finished manuscript last June. It might have happened sooner, but I suffered what I can only describe as a second surge of grief. ‘Work has been my saviour’ In July 2019, my adored husband Bob Bradford – we’d been married for almost 56 years – suffered a stroke and, a week later, I consented to the…

LET YOUR OUTERWEAR BE THE FOCAL POINT COMBINE FOUR STYLISH PIECES TO CREATE ONE CHIC OUTFIT Timeless classics EMBRACE TEXTURE WITH A CORDUROY COAT BRIGHTEN UP A BEIGE TRENCH WITH A PRINTED SKIRT…

999 Emergency number Launched in 1937, when call boxes were popular. The number 999 was said to be the easiest to locate on a rotary-dial telephone in the dark, as the ‘9’ was next but one to the small metal finger stop. 101 Police nonemergency Call to talk to your local officer, receive crime prevention advice and to report crimes that don’t warrant an emergency response, such as if you suspect drug dealing or if your property has been damaged. 105 National power cut service Ring either to report or find out more about power cuts in your area, or to report any damage to electric substations or power lines you may have seen. 111 NHS nonemergency Call to speak to an advisor who will assess…

Unlike acute rhinitis, chronic rhinitis lasts longer and is usually an allergic response to specific allergens such as pollen, dust or pet hair – the body’s immune system overreacts to their presence. Airborne allergens including pollen, mould, dust mites, pet hair and insect droppings, bind with immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the nose. The body releases histamine in defence but this results in allergic rhinitis symptoms. The seasons are relevant. Tree and flower pollens are commoner during spring; grasses and weeds in summer/ autumn. Non-allergic rhinitis isn’t immune-based but triggers cause nasal blood vessel swelling and congestion. Triggers These include irritants or air pollution, variations in weather, hot or spicy foods or drinks, and medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, beta-blockers, antidepressants and oral contraceptives. Symptoms can also result from overuse of…

1 Match accessories Create a cohesive look with your finishing touches. A soap dispenser, tumbler, storage pot and soap dish set add finesse without breaking the bank. 2 Fit extra storage Bathrooms often lack storage, so make every piece of furniture work harder. Install a mirrored cabinet above a basin for all your essentials, a ladder shelf for surplus towels, and an under-sink cabinet for cleaning materials. 3 Add a lick of paint A pop of colour will instantly lift a room. Choose classic bathroom shades like cool blues and greens in a well-lit room, or be daring with warm dusky pinks or vibrant yellows. 4 Style your space Add hotel chic with a styled display of folded towels and luxury hand soaps. Use pretty glass…

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 95-100cm but will depend on lengths of string and hanging cord used. MATERIALS 1 x 50g (125m) ball of Scheepjes Catona 4ply (100% cotton) in each of Cream (Bridal White 105), Orange (Royal Orange 189), Turquoise (Cyan 397), Pale Pink (Icy Pink 246), Red (Hot Red 115) and Fuchsia (Shocking Pink 114); oddments of Navy (Ultramarine 124)*. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Size 3mm crochet hook; washable toy stuffing, strong twig; reel of clear nylon string; cord. ABBREVIATIONS Ch(s), chain(s); st(s), stitch(es); htr, half treble crochet; dc, double crochet; htr2tog, work 2 htr sts together (to decrease 1 st) thus: [yarn round hook, insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull loop through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 5 loops on hook;…

“How were Bob and Angela?’ Mr Dear and I are enjoying lunch in a country pub. At least, we will almost certainly be enjoying it as soon as it arrives. The pub is in a rather upmarket village about 20 minutes’ drive from our house, and was recommended by our friends Bob and Angela, who live nearby. ‘Oh, they were in fine fettle,’ said Mr Dear, who enjoyed a long chat with Bob just yesterday. When I say a long chat, I mean about a quarter of an hour, which is what passes for a long chat between menfolk. You know what they’re like: ‘Very much enjoyed our talk, but we’ve been on the phone for about 10 minutes now and I really must go and sit in the shed…