Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Jul-2022 i Woman's Weekly

Over the sea to Skye When I was in my 20s, I briefly went out with someone called Skye, apparently so-named because she was conceived on the Scottish island. But while that particular romance sadly didn’t prosper, my love for the romantic island she was called after has, if anything, grown stronger over the years – with its historic castles, dramatic mountains and tales of how courageous Flora MacDonald helped sneak the fugitive Charles Stuart away through Skye to France from under the nose of his pursuers, giving him an arguably undeserved mythic status by doing so. If you share my love of the island, take a look at page 38.…

From you to us GREETINGS FROM SLOVENIA Woman’s Weekly magazine does get around! Here you can see a picture of me reading my recent issue in the beautiful fields of Slovenia, where I am now living. Mrs Barbara Phillips, Bohinjska Bistrica, Slovenia Important! All contributions to Woman’s Weekly must be original and NOT duplicated to other publications. £25 will be paid to the writer of the ‘Letter of the week’ for all rights in each letter printed. The Editor reserves the right to modify any letter. Future plc reserves the right to reuse any submission to Woman’s Weekly in any format or medium, including social networking sites. We regret that we cannot enter into personal correspondence. Photos of children under 18 must be accompanied by written permission of a parent/legal…

We meet royal babies as newborns swathed in blankets and, before we know it, they lose their chubby cheeks and emerge with long limbs and camera-friendly smiles, waving at us from carriages. The youngest royals are growing up fast, so we take a flick through the family album. The Sussexes The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are parents to Archie, three, and Lilibet, one. Any great-grandmother knows that family life isn’t always plain sailing, yet despite the inevitable fallouts and clashes, Her Majesty always holds her family close to her heart. Eighth great-grandchild Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born in time to meet Prince Philip at Windsor Castle in 2019, and when Prince Harry and Meghan went to live in California, the Queen naturally found the distance difficult. When the Sussexes…

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SPEEDY CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WRAPS Souvlaki is a Greek street-food favourite made with marinated meat. Serve open or wrapped up for eating on the go. SERVES 4 For the chicken marinade: ✣ 4tbsp olive oil ✣ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✣ 2tsp cumin ✣ 1tsp smoked paprika ✣ 1tsp ground coriander ✣ 1tsp ras el hanout ✣ ½tsp ground cinnamon ✣ Zest and juice of 1 lemonFor the wraps: ✣500g (1lb 1½oz) cooked chicken, either leftover or rotisserie ✣ 1 red onion, thinly sliced ✣ 4 flatbreads ✣200g (7oz) ready-made tzatziki ✣ 1 tomato, diced ✣ ½ cucumber, diced ✣ Few sprigs of dill, to serve 1 For the chicken marinade, combine the ingredients in a large bowl. 2 Shred the chicken into large chunks and toss with the marinade. Leave…

Help! They said I was too rude Q I bought a fridge two years ago and a part broke. It was out of warranty so I had a repair paid for by the insurance. The part they replaced was faulty. I then spent hours trying to get someone to take responsibility. I was exasperated and was short on the phone to the operator, but I wasn’t rude. They have now said I was too unpleasant to deal with and they won’t come out to my house to repair it. Samantha, Liverpool A I know that these things can be exasperating but that isn’t an excuse to be short with the person dealing with the issue. It will not be their fault and they’re unlikely to have any influence on the…

Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✣ 60cm square of 25-count white evenweave ✣ Size 9 crewel needle ✣ 120cm of pink bobble trim ✣ 29cm square of white backing fabric ✣ Stuffing ✣ Hand-sewing needle ✣ Matching sewing thread Finished size: 28x28cm HOW TO CROSS-STITCH Bring the needle to the right side through the lower left-hand side and insert it one block up and one block to the right, forming a diagonal stitch. Bring the needle to the right side one block down. To complete an individual stitch, insert the needle one block up and one block to the left, making a diagonal stitch. Alternatively, continue to make a row of half-stitches then work back, completing the upper half of the crosses. WORKING THE CROSS-STITCH Mark the centre of the…

Wordwise You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter word in the grid, for which the clue is: Fraternal. Average = 15 More than 35 = well done SUDOKU To solve this puzzle, fill in the grid so that each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column contains the numbers 1-9. LINKWORDS Fit 10 words into the grid so that each links with the end of the word on its left and the beginning of the one on the right. Then unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to make…

This takes me back,’ said Iain, surveying the scene. ‘You know, we used to have about 1,500 people here when my parents threw open the gardens.’ For anybody who has been too busy to take notes over the past couple of weeks, here is a quick recap: 1. Iain is married to Wendy, my friend at the charity shop. 2. They live in his family’s stately pile. Well, fairly stately. More about that later. 3. For the first time in years, they have decided to have an Open Day. 4. Wendy asked me if I’d help with teas, and that sort of thing. You are now bang up to date. When I’ve mentioned the house before, I might have exaggerated its stately nature for comic effect. It’s not exactly Downton…

BEST BRUSH FOR THIN HAIR Manta Brush, £25, feelunique.com This palm-shaped, flexible brush is ideal for thinning hair, as it’s so gentle. It gives control over tangles without ripping out your hair. BEST BRUSH FOR FINE HAIR Babyliss Rose Blush Thermal Brush, £11.50, beautybay.com The 40mm barrel on this brush is great for creating volume in fine hair. The thermal barrel also helps speed up drying time. BEST BRUSH FOR FRIZZY HAIR Denman D81M Medium Finishing Brush, £16, lookfantastic.com Crafted by a brand known for quality, this brush’s boar and synthetic bristles make quick work of both flyaways and frizz.…

ADINA BULZAN, 30 Tell us about your look I’d say my style is boho chic. I like to create my own interpretation of trends and will usually add something vintage, such as a bag. My dress is from Zara last year and my canvas plimsolls are from Trotters. And the best bit of your body? My eyes and hair. ANNE BURROWS, 60 Tell us about your look My bright red linen jumpsuit is a recent buy from Phase Eight. It’s a great fit and so comfy to wear. I’ve dressed it up with sandals from New Look, my Kate Spade bag and some gold jewellery. On cooler days, I’ll wear it over a striped T-shirt and add trainers for a more casual look. And the best bit of your body?…

Summer’s here! But do you have the energy to enjoy it? Brits spend two hours and 56 minutes* a day feeling drained, which is more than 20 hours each week. ‘People going to their GP saying they are ‘tired all the time’ is so common that it even has its own acronym: TATT,’ says Dr Annabel Bentley, chief medical officer at AXA PPP Healthcare. And, with only 8%** of us waking up feeling refreshed each day, it’s no wonder we’re tired of being tired. Here’s how to get more energy for summer, naturally. You’re drinking too late Lighter evenings can make it tempting to indulge in a glass or two of wine in the garden. But, sadly, that al fresco tipple could be stealing your energy. ‘Drinking alcohol close to…

The Woman's Weekly interview During her decade in EastEnders, barely a week passed when she wasn’t fighting with a member of her extended family. As infamous Ronnie Mitchell, her tumultuous storylines featured everything from murder and abduction to cheating and affairs. But away from the dramas of soapland, the real life of Samantha Womack could not be more amiable. In fact, far from feuding, so friendly is she with Mark Womack, the actor husband from whom she split in 2018, that the pair speak on the phone up to three times a day. Samantha explains, ‘Mark and I raised a family really well, so we agreed that we didn’t mind separating in terms of a traditional marriage, but actually I would really have suffered if we hadn’t maintained a friendship,…

It’s a funny old world I bought my house because it had a big magnolia tree just inside the gate. I ignored the fact that the big garden behind it was covered in brambles. And that part of the plot went up steeply to a railway bridge. Back then, it was to be my holiday home but, as I set to work taming the huge plot – and got to make new friends – I fell in love with Torquay. I decided to move in permanently. ‘I’m out there almost every day, weeding, digging and planning’ An old gentleman lived on the ground floor then. I was a bit jealous of his garden at the front, as it was flat and sunny. He didn’t garden – he just kept the…

Simple tricks to ensure a HEALTHIER BARBECUE ✢ Switch to lighter salad dressings Swap mayonnaise and creamy salad dressings for olive oil and vinegar or fruit juices. Creamy dressings can add calories and are high in saturated fat – not good for your heart. ✢ Up your fruit and veg intake It’s the simplest way to improve your health because these foods are high in vitamins, minerals and fibre – beneficial for heart health and digestion. Include plenty of salads, salsas and dips with sliced veg. For barbecues, use peppers, corn on the cob, courgette or plantain. Fruit also works really well – pineapple, peaches or nectarines are delicious with coconut yogurt. Add vegetables and fruit to meat or fish skewers. For example, chicken works well with pineapple, papaya or…

CHOC, PISTACHIO AND CARDAMOM COOKIES The delicate flavour of cardamom and the richness of dark chocolate and pistachios means these are a riot in every mouthful. MAKES 20 ✣ 120g (4¼oz) vegan butter, softened ✣ 170g (6oz) light soft brown sugar ✣ 275g (9¾oz) plain flour ✣ 1½tsp ground cardamom ✣ 1tsp baking powder ✣ ½tsp bicarbonate of soda ✣ 70ml (2½fl oz) almond milk ✣ 300g (10½ oz) vegan dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped ✣ 60g (2¼oz) pistachios, finely chopped 1 Heat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. Line 2 baking sheets with non-stick baking paper. 2 Put the butter in a bowl with the sugar and a pinch of salt, then beat it together with an electric whisk for 2 mins until smooth and creamy. 3…

WHIRLY WANDFLOWERS If you need a pretty perennial to plug a gap in a border or adorn a pot, the wandflower (gaura) has tall, thin stems, grey-green leaves and delicate, starry flowers, fitting perfectly into an informal or cottage-style garden scheme. ‘Whirling Butterflies’ (90cm-1.2m high) has masses of blooms that start white and fade to pink. WINTER GREENS Kale is a handsome plant that will keep you supplied with antioxidant-packed leaves through autumn and winter. Plant young kale in rich, fertile soil (add organic chicken pellets 1-2 weeks before planting), and keep well watered over summer. Space 45-50cm apart and cover with netting if pigeons are a problem. 3 of the best… hydrangeas FOR SMALL GARDENS Compact ‘Pinky-Winky’ has conical blooms that turn from cream to deep pink. H: 1.5m.…

TESTED BY US so they work for you Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS Blanket section measures approximately 32 x 32cm/12¾ x 12¾in when flat. MATERIALS 1 x 150g (480m) yarn cake of King Cole Curiosity DK (100% acrylic) in Mother of Pearl (2904)*. Size 3.5mm crochet hook; small amount of toy filling; 1m length of Black yarn or embroidery thread for eyes. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 5.5 rounds of blanket measure 10 x 10cm, over treble crochet, using 3.5mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS Ch(s), chain(s); ch-sp(s), chain space(s); dc, double crochet; dc2tog, double crochet 2 sts together (to decrease) thus: [insert hook in next st, yrh and pull through] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops; slst, slip stitch; sp(s), space(s); st(s), stitches; tr, treble crochet; yrh, yarn round hook. NOTE…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You may be making changes to your environment. This is an excellent time for cleaning up and clearing out. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May You may encounter a new business or financial opportunity. Go slowly and do your due diligence before investing your time or money. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Focus upon completing unfinished business. Make a list of the most important things and get started! CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Your intuition is exceptionally acute this week. Trust and listen to any subtle signs and signals. You won’t go wrong. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug It’s time to shine your light. Do whatever you can to brighten your days and others will be magnetised to your upbeat energy.…

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse (£14.99, HB, Transworld) DS Elin Warner is back – this time at a wellness retreat on an island. In this clever thriller, the bestselling author of The Sanatorium puts us at the very heart of a murder, when a woman’s body is found at the bottom of the cliff beneath the yoga pavilion. Not only that, a storm is forecast, the islanders can’t leave and are told to ignore the rumours about the place’s history. An addictive revenge read set on a remote island – it’s another hit for this must-read writer. The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley by Sean Lusk (£14.99, HB, Transworld) In this ambitious and eccentric novel set in 18th-century London, we meet Zachary Cloudesley, whose mother dies giving birth to him.…