Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Aug-2024 i Woman's Weekly

Frying tonight… When I was a child, we often had fish and chips as our family Saturday evening meal. I guess it probably started as a way to give my mum a night off from cooking, and I would usually go with my dad in the car to our favourite shop to get it. The fryer was over a mile away, but well worth the journey, as we thought their food was better than anywhere else in the neighbourhood. I can still remember the delicious anticipatory aroma of the hot battered fish wrapped in paper drifting around the car on the way home. These days the nation has so many more options when it comes to takeaway food, but I still think fish and chips is the best! See page…

Who can resist a steaming plate – or paper parcel – of freshly fried fish and chips? This British favourite has been around for well over a century and is still beloved today. The claim as to which was the first fish and chip shop is hotly contested, with Mossley near Oldham in Lancashire seeing a takeaway open in 1863, while the 1860s also saw the first London offering in the east of the city. Wherever it started – and that debate will continue forever, as we’ll never really know for certain – it soon exploded in popularity thanks to trawlers bringing fish back from the North Sea, the Atlantic, Iceland and even Greenland, and steam trains delivering it across the country. These days, British fish and chips have become…

From £4 1 SUNBURN SAVIOUR Designed to aid sunburnt skin, this cooling and refreshing aloe vera gel is perfect after too much sun. Use for holiday emergencies or store in the fridge to slather over overheated limbs on hot days. Bondi Sands Aloe Vera After Sun Cooling Gel, £8.99, Boots 2 CALMING STICK Swipe this primer stick all over your face to create the perfect make-up base. The solid stick is infused with aloe water to deeply hydrate and keep skin cool. It also contains coconut and spring water. Ideal for popping in your handbag ready to refresh on the go. E.l.f Cosmetics Stay Cool Primer Stick, £7, Superdrug 3 MENOPAUSE MAGIC If you suffer from menopausal hot flushes then let this serum come to your rescue in times of…

Lamb and lentil burgers Lightened up with lentils, these Greek-inspired patties are lower in fat than regular burgers. SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins, plus chilling COOK 6 mins ✱ 450g lean lamb mince✱ 200g cooked green or puy lentils, drained, rinsed and dried✱ 1 garlic clove, crushed✱ 1tsp dried oregano✱ 1 medium free-range egg, beaten✱ 2 courgettes, thinly sliced lengthways✱ Olive oil, for cooking✱ 6 burger buns or baps, halved✱ 50g little gem lettuce leaves✱ 2 cooked beetroots, thinly sliced FOR THE SAUCE ✱ ½ cucumber, seeds removed✱ 75g feta, crumbled✱ 125g Greek-style yogurt✱ 1 small garlic clove, crushed✱ 2tbsp finely chopped mint leaves 1 Put the lamb mince, lentils, garlic, oregano and egg in a bowl, and season well. Mix to combine very well, then shape into 6 patties.…

Coping with… MENIERE’S DISEASE This progressive inner-ear condition affects balance and hearing Ménière’s affects people of all ages and is a long-term condition. Around 7-10% have a family history. The cause is unknown and many factors may be involved, including increased fluid pressure in the ear’s endolymphatic sac and allergic factors damaging the inner ear. Early symptoms include acute, unpredictable attacks of vertigo (severe dizziness), nausea and vomiting, tinnitus, increasing deafness and a feeling of pressure in the ear. Ménière’s damages the inner ear hair cell receptors that fire spontaneously, sending disorganised signals to the brain. Low-frequency hair cells are damaged first, causing a rumbling, low-frequency tinnitus – noticing a change may be a warning of attacks, which vary between people and over time, lasting from a few minutes to…

SMELL OF SUCCESS Two of the world’s pongiest plants – Aristolochia goldieana and Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum, pictured) – flowered this summer at Kew Gardens. Thankfully, the huge, stinky blooms only lasted a few days. Scilly Billys An efficient new team of grazing goats has arrived on the Isles of Scilly. Simon, Bramley, Fenton and Fabio are old-English breeds that have moved in to help control the growth of dominant plants like gorse naturally, and keep the heathlands healthy. The foursome are working alongside ruby red cattle and donkeys, and more goats will join them soon. With five inhabited and 140 uninhabited Scilly islands to maintain, the only form of transport is by sea, so if you’re visiting and spot goats in boats, you’ll know what they’re up to! ✱…

TAILORED Proof that shorts can be smart, these polished pairs look great teamed with waistcoats and blazers. Look for leg-lengthening stripes and linen fabrics to keep you cool in a heatwave. TIE-WAIST Lightweight and comfortable, this easy-breezy style is a holiday must-have. The adjustable ties make it really easy to find the perfect fit. Opt for a punchy print to inject some fun into your look. DENIM An everyday staple, don’t be afraid of this younger style. Longer lengths and a high-waist fit will keep it feeling grown-up. Scallop hems and embroidery detail add a feminine spin. BELTED A universally flattering style, the built-in belt helps to pull you in at the middle to create – or enhance – an hourglass silhouette. Wear with a tucked-in tee or blouse to…

Worried about dying Q I’m 77 and I find myself worrying about dying. I am no longer enjoying living as it is on my mind all the time. For instance, I worry if this is the last time I’ll see someone. I lost two friends recently and I am of a certain age, so it could happen at any time. Name and address withheld AIt sounds like you are suffering from thanatophobia, the fear of dying that limits you from living. It’s an anxiety disorder that can be treated successfully with psychotherapy. Identifying its cause is essential. It is often due to past traumatic events. Trauma Research UK offers some programmes and one-to-one support that I think you may find helpful. Write to them at info@traumaresearchuk.org or call 01706 599 351. How can I…

When a thrilled Emmerdale fan spotted actor Lisa Riley browsing the clothes aisles in M&S, she dashed over to ask for a selfie. Lisa, who plays the show’s glamorous beautician Mandy Dingle, happily obliged. But when the fan checked the pictures that she had just taken, Lisa was taken aback by her response. ‘I was just mooching around minding my own business and this woman asked for a picture and then went, “Oh God, you could have put some make-up on,”’ Lisa recalls. ‘I said, “I’m not Mandy Dingle, this is me doing my shopping,” and she said, “Yeah, but you know, you look…” And I finished her sentence and said, “What, I look a bit rough?”’ Lisa adds with her trademark chuckle. For while Mandy loves nothing more than…

I’ve been in the same job for 27 years. I never planned to still be on-air almost three decades later. When I joined, I thought, ‘If I last five years, I’ll be doing well!’ I’m very grateful that I am and it’s a huge compliment to be part of so many people’s daily lives via BBC Breakfast. I hear all the time, ‘I wake up with you every morning!’ There’s a bit of innuendo thrown in there, of course, but it’s nice that people feel that way. My work is good fun and I enjoy going up to the Breakfast studios in Salford once a week because I get to see the crew and presenters who are my friends. After work we’ll have a coffee and blether! Other TV work…

‘It feels like we’re part of a supportive family’ Tima Doole, 46, is a support assistant. She lives in Dorset with her sons Conna, 20, and Zack, 14. ‘Katherine, if you don’t help me, this boy is going to end up going off the rails,’ I said to the petty officer. It was 2014 and I’d gone to the Sea Cadets, hoping to find a place where my eldest son, Conna, could gain discipline and self-belief. I was also desperate for a little personal respite. At the time, Conna’s behaviour was challenging – he had been diagnosed with an attachment disorder and PTSD after a childhood trauma – and as a single mum I was finding parenting him almost impossible. Conna had an interest in the military – my father,…

3 WAYS TO... Ease health problems abroad 1 PACK A FIRST AID KIT Include essentials like pain relief, antihistamines, antiseptics and regular medications you may require. 2 GET TRAVEL INSURANCE You can’t predict what might happen and costs can easily spiral. If travelling within Europe, always carry your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). 3 DO YOUR RESEARCH Know what jabs you will need and understand the healthcare protocols of your destination. ‘In countries like Spain or France, public healthcare is generally of high quality, whereas in the US you’ll need to locate a suitable healthcare provider,’ says travel expert Steve Bater*. MY HEALTHY LIFE Dr Linia Patel is a dietician and sports nutritionist. My fail-safe remedy Pineapple and turmeric tonic – aka ‘liquid gold’! I…

1 ADD A SIGNATURE WALL Take the interior trend outside to add impact to your garden decor and create the feel of an al fresco dining room. A vibrant shade of teal will work in both a sunny and a shady spot. Pick out tableware in darker shades of the same colour for a cohesive look. ✱ Intelligent exterior eggshell in Canton, £42.50 for 1ltr, Little Greene 2 GET CREATIVE You don’t need to stick to a single colour when revamping furniture. Why not give this striped effect a go on slatted furniture? Try tonal shades of blue for a coastal look, or mix hot pinks, oranges and yellows for a fiesta feel. ✱ Royal Exterior paint in Midnight Blue, Heritage Blue, Egg Shell Blue, Mendip Mist, Porcelain Blue, Ice…

Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✱ 45cm square cushion pad✱ 48x112cm patterned fabric✱ 45x112cm contrasting fabric✱ Sewing machine✱ Contrasting and matching sewing thread✱ Scissors✱ Pins STOCKISTS: Dashwood Studio Songbird in Paisley Ecru, £16m, available from The Fabric Fox. 45cm square cushion pad, from £5 for two, Online Home Shop NOTE: Sew 1.5cm seam allowances with right sides facing, unless stated otherwise. 1 From the patterned fabric, cut a 48cm square for the cushion front, and two 32x48cm rectangles for the cushion back. On each of the back pieces, turn one long edge under by 1.5cm and then another 1.5cm. Pin and topstitch in place. 2 For the ruffle, cut the contrasting fabric into 14cm-wide strips. Join the short ends together until you have one long strip that measures 270cm. 3…

Crochet Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS Height 20cm/8in tall with ears extended. MATERIALS 1 x 50g (106m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton (100% cotton) in each of Cream (761) and Blue (Smokey Blue 750); small amounts of sewing thread in Pink and Black*. Size 3.25mm crochet hook; stitch marker; pair of 5-6mm safety eyes; toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION Not important for this project, but make sure your stitches are tight enough for the stuffing not to show through the fabric. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; dc2tog, double crochet 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st) thus: [insert hook into next st, yrh and pull loop through] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops; st(s), stitch(es); yrh, yarn round hook. NOTES Yarn amounts are based on…

Books Our Holiday by Louise Candlish (£9.99, PB, HarperCollins) This simmering domestic crime thriller from the bestselling author of Our House addresses the controversial topic of second-home ownership. The novel follows two couples – affluent Charlotte and Perry, and their city friends Amy and Linus – as their holiday homes in the countryside come under threat from a group of local protestors who have formed a vigilante group called NJFA (Not Just For August). But by the end of summer, it won’t just be the houses that are a target – someone will be dead. Told in usual Candlish style, with simmering tensions, troublesome characters and clever twists, this is psychological suspense at its finest. The Switch by Lily Samson (£14.99, HB, Cornerstone) Sinister and seductive, this is an enthralling…

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: Lessened the effects of. Average = 25 More than 45 = well done 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 a word. CLUE: Caballé, operatic soprano who sang Barcelona with Freddie Mercury. Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues, then rearrange the…

Horoscopes ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR Life may be taking some new twists and turns. Go with the flow and you’ll enjoy the journey. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Your finances are in the spotlight this week. Simplicity is your keyword. Reduce extraneous burdens and you’ll feel better. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN You can be easily influenced by others. Take time out alone to be sure that your actions are in alignment with your values. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL You may be going through a wide array of different emotions. Smile and keep a positive attitude – know that everything is for your highest good. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG This is an excellent time for learning a new skill or for working…

You might remember that the committee that runs our charity shop decided it wanted to present a dynamic new image. And that it planned to do this by employing young, thrusting and glamorous new volunteers instead of the current fuddy-duddies and deadbeats (that’s me and my colleagues, by the way). In that case, I have very exciting news. For the past couple of weeks, we have enjoyed the company of a genuine, state-registered young person. Sophie is my friend Wendy’s niece. Well, technically my friend Wendy’s husband Iain’s niece, but let’s not get too bogged down in detail or we’ll have an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? on our hands. She’s in her early 20s and is with us for a month while she’s staying with Wendy…