Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Feb-2023 i Woman's Weekly

Surviving evil I grew up thinking that the Jewish and Romani holocausts of World War Two, in which the Nazis tried to exterminate the Jewish and Romani communities of Europe (not forgetting the 1.5 million Poles also murdered) were the sort of unspeakable acts that had been consigned to history. And yet during my adult life I’ve seen ‘ethnic cleansing’ in the Balkans (is there a more horrible euphemism?), and the mass murder of the Tutsi minority in Rwanda. But amazingly, Rwanda is a very different country today, so isn’t it heartening how people can often find the strength to move on after such evil? See page 20 for one such story. 3 of the best... casserole dishes For a purse-friendly option, we love this vintage-style casserole, available in a…

MICHELE BAYLISS, 60 Tell us about your look I’d say it’s a bit quirky and quite eclectic. I’m wearing a faux-fur coat that I’ve had for ages with a leopard-print top from Anthropologie. My white jeans and Blundstone boots are from a wonderful boutique in Lewes, East Sussex, called Cordelia James. My bag is M&S. What’s your favourite thing about yourself? My eyes. MIREILLE MONTILLET, 71 Tell us about your look I love fashion and like to stay on trend with a mix of boho and classic pieces. My white teddy coat and faux-leather jeggings are both M&S. At the moment, my favourite outfit is an oversized jumper with leggings or cropped trousers. My bag is also from M&S and the boots are by Merrell. What’s your favourite thing about…

‘These sweaters are such beautiful colours and they team up perfectly with white jeans or my favourite Bonmarché black trousers. They look expensive and luxurious but are an absolute bargain’ ‘A gorgeous dress that will take you anywhere, I’ll also pop on white trainers for an easy, more casual look’ ‘This coat is stylish and so practical, and easy to clean after a muddy dog walk. Perfect for the school run or a shopping trip, I love the colour’…

Health Should I dump my friends? Q I have a group of friends I meet twice a year to catch up with. We met when our children were small; we are now in our early 70s. I’ve noticed that the main conversation is their health or ageing. I’m the only one still working and I don’t feel I have time to worry about this. I find it depressing and, frankly, a bit boring. I’m wondering whether to stop seeing them. We do have a long history. Renee, Hitchin A Old friends are important and they take a long time to make. Sharing a history with someone is very special so I’d think long and hard about giving them up. I understand their focus isn’t the same as yours and that…

Treat your garden to a tree – it brings multiple benefits, from seasonal leaf colour, flowers and fruit, to shelter for wildlife and even a shady canopy to sit below. Plus, its shapely structure gives a sense of place and permanence; a feature that stands through all weathers and changes. But as a long-lived plant, it’s important your tree suits the intended site, especially in terms of how big it can grow over 10-120 years. Street star Boost your home’s kerb appeal with a pretty tree gracing the front garden. Slow-growing weeping pear (Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’) works brilliantly in a small to medium space. It has a soft, airy appearance, with slender, grey-silver leaves, scented spring blossom, and tiny pear fruits that are adored by birds. Although the tree can…

When I First Held You by Anstey Harris (£8.99, PB, Lake Union) Jimmy and Judith first met each other in Glasgow, falling in love while demonstrating against anti-nuclear weapons. Their love seemed simple and honest – but secrets on both sides left them estranged and bereft. Over 50 years later, they reconnect through the discovery of a granddaughter and share versions of their painful separation. A story of love, betrayal and forgiveness highlighting the 1960s’ scandal of single mothers forced to give up their babies for adoption. Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes (£22, HB, Michael Joseph) The bestselling Me Before You author is back, but this time with something a little different – a book we all need in our lives right now. Full of fun, unlikely friendships, a…

You’ll probably know me as the face of Reggae Reggae Sauce, but it was a long road before my product became the success it is today. Initially, I began selling my secret recipe in food markets around London, but my dream was to stock it in supermarkets nationwide. However, retailers refused to buy it and this frustrated me. I was on the verge of quitting when my son had a brainwave. He threw a dart at a map and as it landed on Caernarfonshire in north Wales, he decided that that’s where I’d travel to next. Amazingly, for the years that followed, I’d visit anywhere in the UK that had ‘shire’ in it. Be it Yorkshire or Shropshire – that’s where you’d find me selling my beloved sauce. Yet, it…

On first meeting Renee Salt, she looks like any other doting grandmother, but on her face are signs of the horrors she witnessed when she was young and had her innocence shattered by unspeakable evil. The 93-year-old from north London bore witness to the 20th century’s worst atrocity, the Holocaust. Seventy-seven years since the end of World War Two, Renee Salt’s memory is razor-sharp as she recalls her harrowing story. ‘I was born in Zdu´nska Wola, Poland, in 1929. I lived with my mother Sala, father Shajek and younger sister Stena. We were a happy, tight-knit family,’ Renee recalls. ‘I never believed I would come out alive’ After the invasion of Poland in September 1939, German officers evicted Renee’s family and they were thrown out with no possessions. The Nazis…

Losing over 6st REVERSED MY DIABETES It was seeing a photo of myself at my brother’s 60th birthday party, five years ago, that made me realise I had to do something about my weight. I was 16st 8lb and plagued with health problems. I’d been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was taking six tablets a day to control that. I was taking another six for high blood pressure and cholesterol, and I had pain from my arthritis, plus I felt tired all the time and my mobility was poor. I had fallen into bad eating habits, filling up on junk food and binge eating sugary snacks. So I signed up with Weight Watchers and watched the pounds fall away. There are no foods you can’t eat, you just…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Although much may be going on, if you remember to breathe and smile, you will be able to stay calm. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Your finances may be going through significant changes. Look for ways in which you can simplify your needs. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Friendships and relationships are in the spotlight for you now. This is a wonderful time for making new and stimulating connections. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Allow yourself to dream and envision the life you’d like to live. You’re more powerful than you can ever imagine. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug You’re growing and learning all the time. Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come – it’s a good time to…

From you to us TIMELESS COOKERY IDEAS I was looking through papers left by my mother, who passed away in 1995. And I found this pullout of useful cooking hints from Woman’s Weekly dated 21 January 1956! Doreen Lovatt, Crewe Look what I made I made your Monster Mischief toy [4 October 2022] for my daughter’s dog for Christmas – and double-stitched every seam. Paula Bollen, West Wales Paws for thought Federica is a six-year-old Harlequin Great Dane. She was born blind and deaf, and has been with us since she was three months old. She is the sweetest dog – a real gentle giant – and finds her way around the house so successfully that we often forget her problems. Catherine Greer, by email ✣ Got a pet pic…

SAVIOUR SHAMPOO Noughty To The Rescue Shampoo, £7, Sainsbury’s Swapping your shampoo can make a huge difference to damaged locks, and this one will soften and nourish the driest, frizziest hair types. FILL YOUR BOOTS Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Strengthening Shampoo Refill Pouch, £4.80, Superdrug This shampoo is now available as a handy refill pouch, which uses 71% less plastic than a bottle. MAGIC MASK Kristin Ess Hair Strand Strengthening Reconstructive Moisture Mask, £12, Boots Use mask treatments weekly for an extra hit of hydration. This takes just five minutes to overhaul dry, unhappy hair. LUXE OIL Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Original Oil, £20.90, lookfantastic.com Hair oils can help boost shine and nourish dry ends. This is a global bestseller for a reason – it’s rich but doesn’t feel too…

PASSATELLI IN BRODO Originating in Emilia-Romagna, this type of pasta consists of leftover stale bread, which is made into breadcrumbs enriched with egg and grated Parmesan. SERVES 4PREP 25 MINS, PLUSCHILLINGCOOK 5 MINS ✣ 100g stale breadcrumbs ✣ 100g grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve ✣ 2 eggs ✣ 2 pinches of grated nutmeg ✣ Zest of ½ a lemon ✣ 1ltr chicken stock ✣ Plain flour, for dusting 1 Combine all the ingredients (except the flour for dusting and the chicken stock), including a little salt, in a bowl and mix well until you obtain a dough-like consistency. Form into a ball, wrap in cling film and leave to rest at room temperature for at least 1 hr. 2 Remove the cling film, then take about a quarter…

Advice from our Woman’s Weekly doctor Uric acid (urate) is made in the body during metabolism, passed out in urine and faeces, and usually harmless. In gout, the blood levels of uric acid build up until tiny, grit-like crystals form, which collect in a joint, causing inflammation, swelling and pain – a gout attack. Inexplicably, some people with high uric acid levels don’t form crystals, while some with normal levels get gout, but generally, high levels increase the risk. A normal balanced diet shouldn’t affect uric acid level but purine-rich foods, including some seafood, meats, and certain vegetables and dried beans, as well as alcohol, are all metabolised into uric acid and can trigger an attack. Other risk factors include medicines, such as certain diuretics, aspirin and chemotherapy medicines, and…

WINTER BRUSCHETTA We’ve switched the classic tomato topping for a winter vegetable medley. SERVES 2PREP 15 MINSCOOK 25 MINS ✣ 2tbsp honey ✣ 1tsp chilli flakes ✣ 2 small beetroots (approx 100g each), peeled, cut into 1cm thick wedges ✣ ¼ butternut squash, cut into 2cm thick semicircles ✣ ½tsp ground coriander ✣ 1tsp vegetable oil ✣ 1tsp pumpkin seeds ✣ 3 x 2cm slices ciabatta loaf, toasted ✣ 1 garlic clove, halved ✣ 75g cream cheese ✣ Handful watercress 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Mix the honey and chilli flakes, and set aside to infuse. 2 In a bowl, toss the beetroot and squash with the ground coriander, oil and seasoning. Tip into a roasting tray and roast for 25 mins until tender. Add the pumpkin…

Craft YOU WILL NEED (FOR FOUR NAPKINS) ✣ Two fat quarters in matching fabrics ✣ Scissors ✣ Sewing needle and matching thread ✣Four brass eyelets (between 11mm and 14mm) 1 For each napkin, cut out one 8 x 36cm rectangle from each fabric. At each short end, mark the centre. From the short ends, measure 8cm down the sides and mark. Join up these points and cut out to form triangular ends. 2 Position the pieces right sides together and sew all the way around the edge with a 1cm seam allowance, leaving a small gap for turning. Snip the corners, trim down the seams, turn right sides out and press. 3 Turn the open edges under by 1cm and topstitch the gap closed. Position an eyelet 15cm from one…

TESTED BY US so they work for you Difficulty level MATERIALS For either owl: 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK in each of Brown (Mahogany 563) and Beige (Champagne 598), plus oddments in Orange (Clementine 576), White (961) and a short length of Black (965)*. Washable toy stuffing. For crocheted owl: 3.5mm crochet hook; removable stitch marker. For knitted owl: A pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, which uses a smaller needle or hook size than recommended for the yarn, to create a firm fabric. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); k2tog, knit two stitches together (to decrease 1 st); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong…

JUMBO PUZZLE ACROSS: 11 Armour 12 Pronounce 13 Hungry 15 Advised 16 Surgeries 17 East 18 Channel 19 Assist 20 London 23 Win 24 Enthusiasm 25 Nearer 28 Signalled 29 Spiders 31 Chase 35 Diplomat 36 Union 37 Suitable 39 Shook 41 Ignored 42 Migration 45 Weapon 47 Trampoline 49 One 52 Eraser 53 Fierce 54 Roasted 57 Mist 58 Situation 59 Attempt 60 Groove 61 Delighted 62 Canyon DOWN: 1 Breathe 2 Conventional 3 Trusted 4 Spade 5 Moustache 6 Tourists 7 Understanding 8 Devil 9 Whistling 10 Underneath 14 Restore 21 Investigate 22 Impressions 26 Finish 27 Climb 30 Prize 32 Seldom 33 Automatically 34 Diary 38 Astonishment 40 Opposition 43 Undressed 44 Alternate 46 Earlier 48 Porridge 50 Contact 51 Destroy 55 Study 56 Sandy Answer: YELLOW…

I really don’t like to bother you with my little troubles because I suspect you have troubles of your own, and you know what they say: a problem shared is two people worrying unnecessary. The thing is, it’s really, really cold in the charity shop at the moment. Even when the feeble spring sunshine is doing its best outside, none of the warmth seems to make it through the front door. ‘Have you got thermals underneath your jeans?’ I asked my colleague Grace, as we stood by the counter. ‘Not just thermals,’ she said. ‘I’m wearing thermals under my thermals – and I’m still cold. What’s wrong with this place?’ We have a radiator, but it’s broken and the plumber says he’ll only be able to fix it when Hell…