Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Aug-2024 i Woman's Weekly

Butterfly, butterfly... Recently, we were sitting outside in the garden with friends when a butterfly appeared, but rather than busily fluttering on by in search of a tasty nectar-rich flower, it decided to land on someone’s knee. The owner of said knee stayed very still, and so the butterfly remained where it was, gently wafting its wings to and fro in the sun. We all stopped talking and just sat there staring at it, captivated by the bold rich colours. It was a red admiral, and I’ve since learnt that they often use humans as perches. An earlier name for the species was red admirable – isn’t that perfectly apt. If you would like more butterflies in your garden too, turn to page 42.…

I’ve just come back from the most incredible trip to Jamaica, where I was born. I was filming for This Morning, and we visited lots of amazing places and did some wonderful cooking. One day, we went to the Blue Mountains, which is home to the second-most-famous coffee in the world. Believe it or not, the other one is made from monkey droppings – but I won’t be trying that any time soon! I know you can get all these exotic types of coffee nowadays, but I honestly wouldn’t know a good coffee from a bad one. My other half is a huge coffee fan, so I bought him back some Blue Mountain, and he was very happy. He thinks it’s beautiful. I’m not a particularly big coffee drinker. I…

Veggie madras Chickpeas and onions are both great, filling sources of fibre – but this curry is much more than just ‘worthy’. SERVES 4PREP 10 mins COOK 30 mins ✱ 2tbsp vegetable oil✱ ½ x 165g jar madras paste✱ 4 garlic cloves, crushed✱ 1cm piece root ginger, finely chopped✱ 3 onions, chopped✱ 4 tomatoes, chopped✱ 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed✱ 200ml light coconut milk✱ 100g baby spinach✱ Handful coriander leaves✱ Naan bread or brown rice, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large pan, add the curry paste and fry for 2 mins. Add the garlic, ginger and onions and cook gently for 10 mins, until onions are tender but not browned. 2 Add 450ml water, the tomatoes and chickpeas. Simmer for 15 mins, stirring from…

Coping with… EYE CANCER Around 850 cases are diagnosed in the UK each year Cancer types affecting the eyes include melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, lymphoma, retinoblastoma (a childhood cancer) and secondary spread from surrounding tissues or other cancer such as lungs or breasts. Melanoma is the commonest, especially in the over-50s. Eye cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms, and is sometimes found only during routine eye tests. ‘It’s sometimes found in routine eye tests’ Symptoms include shadows, flashes, wiggly lines or blurring, plus enlarging dark patch or bump on the conjunctiva, visual loss, bulging eye, eyelid lump, persistent irritation, and, rarely, pain around the eye. However, these symptoms can also be caused by minor eye conditions. Get them checked by a doctor or optician. Melanoma develops from pigment-producing cells causing a…

Strawberry mascarpone tart So simple to whip up but a real treat. If you’re short on time, buy a ready-made sweet tart case. SERVES 10PREP 25 mins, plus chillingCOOK 25-30 mins ✱ 300g shortcrust pastry✱ 500g mascarpone✱ 75ml double cream✱ 2tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)✱ 750g strawberries, hulled and halved✱ Small mint leaves, optional YOU WILL NEED ✱ Fluted 20cm loose-based tart tin, greased; baking beans 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/ Gas 4. Use the pastry to line the tin, leaving the excess overhanging. Chill for 15 mins. 2 Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with the baking beans. Bake blind for 20 mins. Remove the parchment and beans, and return the case to the oven for 5-10 mins, until the pastry is golden.…

Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✱ 12x20cm plain blue cotton✱ 20x20cm red stripe cotton✱ 12x20cm fusible interfacing✱ 10cm blue zipper✱ Matching and contrasting thread✱ Zipper foot 1 Cut two 10x12cm pieces from the plain blue cotton, the red stripe cotton and the interfacing. From the leftover red stripe fabric, cut out two sail shapes, using our photograph as a guide. 2 Fuse the two interfacing pieces to the wrong sides of the blue cotton pieces. Place the two sails on the front of one of the blue pieces and stitch around them a couple of times to secure – the messier the better with this freehand look. Stitch a mast and the boat in the same way, following our photograph as a guide. 3 Pin one side of the zipper…

Difficulty level 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) (8¾) (9½)in. MATERIALS 3 (3) (3) (4) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton) in Rose (12)*. Pair each of 3mm (No. 11) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; safety pins; 5 (5) (5) (6) (6) buttons. TENSION 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10x10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS Dec, decrease; k, knit; p, purl; skpo, sl 1, k1, pass sl st over (to…

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: maltreat. 20 = average More than 40 = well done Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares for the answer. CLUE: in return, poet attempts to get grooming products (10). EASY CLUES Across 7 Portals (8)9 Concierge (6)10 Young child (4)11 Scented lotion (10)12 Panda’s foodstuff (6)14 Inhabitants of Turin, for example (8)15 Eminent (13)17 Terrible event (8)19 Set off (6)21 School principal (10)22 Sinuous (4)23…

‘Ow!’ said Mr Dear. You join us in the bedroom, please don’t be alarmed. Mr D is lying face down on the floor with his shirt off, and once more I must emphasise the lack of alarm that you should be feeling right now. You might recall last week he was playing cricket and fielding on the boundary. Temporarily distracted when my little sister unexpectedly announced her engagement to the owner of a small bookshop, he turned round to congratulate her and was struck in the small of the back by the ball. This did not make him popular with the rest of his team, as you can imagine. It would have been an easy catch if he’d been facing the right way. ‘You join us in the bedroom’ What’s…

THE POWER OF LOVE For sheer spectacle, fabulous costumes and romantic music, it’s hard to beat the concerts of André Rieu. His summer shows in Maastricht feature the Johann Strauss Orchestra, soprano Emma Kok, a gospel choir and a 250-strong brass ensemble. Instead of travelling to the Netherlands, enjoy it at your local cinema. ✱ The Power of Love, from 31 August. Rapid revival When given a chance, nature has a wonderful capacity for regeneration, demonstrated by the fortunes of turtle doves, which migrate to the UK to breed. Their numbers were dangerously low, with a million birds killed by European hunters each year. Then, in 2021, a pause in hunting was approved by Spain, Portugal and France. Within two years, there was a dramatic rise of 25% in the…

As a nation, we love our furry friends. Research from the RSPCA and YouGov has found that 69% of people across the UK (an estimated 36 million) would describe themselves as animal lovers. Meanwhile, vet charity PDSA revealed that 28% of UK adults own a dog and 24% a cat, with 40% of cat owners having more than one. It’s not just animals at home we adore. From goat yoga to walking a sheep or even becoming a zookeeper for the day, there’s no shortage of fun experiences for animal lovers in the UK. Fancy some inspiration? Trot this way. Animal art Combine your creative side with your love of wildlife by meeting – and drawing or painting – a huge range of animals with Wild Life Drawing. Partnering with…

1 SPEEDY SAVIOUR The quick-fix experts at Aussie SOS have launched this leave-in conditioner that fights off frizz instantly and adds hydration to rough tips, helping to prevent split ends. It will keep your locks shiny and smooth all day without any stickiness. Aussie SOS Super Serum Leave-in Treatment, £12, Boots 2 TOUCH AND GO A combination of damaged hair and changing temperatures can mean pesky flyaways can appear. Swipe this handy mascara-style wand over static strands to tame fuzz and keep your hairline neat and sleek. BStyled Precision Gel for Brows and Edges, £6.99, Amazon 3 ROOT REVIVER Happy roots means happy hair, so using this deep-cleaning scrub once a week can work wonders to bring back bounce to post-holiday locks in need of TLC. The textured lotion will…

Shopping can be one of life’s greatest pleasures, especially when you find a bargain. Luckily, there are ways to lower the price of purchases – whether it’s a new pair of jeans or even the weekly food shop. The key to shopping more smartly is to do your research and avoid impulse buying, as otherwise you could miss out on a great offer. Here’s how you can go about it. Ask about discounts One of the easiest ways to shop smart is simply to ask the store’s retail assistants at the checkout if there are any offers available. They should be more than happy to help and it could mean you make extra savings. Look out for promotions advertised on banners in the shops too, as this will alert you…

Why is it up to me to keep in touch? Q I have moved out of the UK to be near my children and grandchildren. This sadly meant leaving my old friends behind. I have made a lot of effort to stay in touch. There is a time difference and it’s hard to talk regularly. One has said that I clearly don’t care about them, as I only arrange a call once every three or four months. I am upset and wonder why they think only I can make the calls? Alison, Sydney, Australia A I realise it’s frustrating that your friends depend on you to make contact. My hunch is they feel it is your responsibility, as you ‘abandoned’ them – even though, logically, this doesn’t make sense. I think you need to…

Horoscopes ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR This is an excellent time for reassessing your financial situation. There are many new, exciting possibilities and opportunities surrounding you. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY If you can get in touch with your intuitive voice, you will find the answers to all your problems. Quiet time alone is essential right now. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN Remember to smile and to see the funny side of situations. You have a wonderful sense of humour, make the most of it. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Learn to trust in yourself. Others may want to influence your decisions, but only you know what’s right for you. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG Magic is in the air! If you can allow yourself…

Letter of the week Vive WW! In 2020, when we were confined to the house due to COVID, our daughter Laura took out a subscription to Woman’s Weekly, a magazine she often bought on her trips to England (we live in France). What a good idea that turned out to be! We both look forward to it arriving, and enjoy the crosswords, stories and recipes – the polenta cake [14 January 2020] – is now our favourite. Long live Woman’s Weekly is all I can say. Carol Béliard, Avrillé, France GET IN TOUCH WE LOVE LETTERS Woman’s Weekly, Future plc, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR. P.S. It really helps when you put your details in capitals. ✱ We do not return photos (apart from You Wore It Well) so…

3 WAYS… Exercise helps your gut 1 IT BOOSTS BLOOD FLOW ‘Improved blood flow ensures that the cells lining the gut receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients, supporting their function,’ says fitness expert Dean Zweck*. 2 IT CUTS INFLAMMATION ‘By reducing systemic inflammation, exercise can help protect the intestinal barrier and lower the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s,’ says Dean. 3 IT INCREASES MICROBIOME DIVERSITY ‘Research suggests that exercise can positively influence the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome,’ says Dean. And that equals better immunity, gut and general health. NEWSFLASH Strong legs puts years on your life Regularly lifting weights for a year in your mid 60s can preserve leg muscle strength for years to come, according to a study by the University of Copenhagen…

1 CONSIDER A BATHROOM It’s not the first room you’d think to paper, but there are a few rules to follow to ensure your walls don’t end up peeling off. First, make sure your bathroom is well ventilated, then avoid splash zones. Splash-proof wallpapers do exist, but the options are limited. So, if you have your heart set on a specific paper, you’ll need to add a decorator’s varnish over the top. ✱ Arts & Crafts Canterbury Bells wallpaper, £75 per roll, Beautiful Walls 2 HIGHLIGHT FEATURES Use wallpaper to showcase certain areas of your home, drawing the eye with a strong pattern. ‘If you’re looking to keep costs down, use a striking wallpaper in subtle and surprising ways,’ says Jamie Watkins, co-founder of Divine Savages. ‘Paper inside a wardrobe…

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh (£16.99, HB, Headline) Ruby Johnson knows everyone’s secrets – but can anyone reveal hers? Working as a maid and nanny in the affluent households of Manhattan’s West 74th Street, Ruby has an intimate knowledge of her employers’ lives. So when she witnesses a murder one night, it is no surprise that she knows both the victim and the killer. Keeping her identity hidden, she phones the police and reports the crime. But how reliable is her testimony? As Ruby spins a sinister web of lies, lawyer Eddie Flynn fights to prove the innocence of the man who stands accused of murder. A deadly game ensues in this dark, dazzling crime thriller. The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd (£16.99, HB, Pan Macmillan) Prepare…