Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Aug-2025 i Woman's Weekly

An Italian adventure “It was probably about five years ago that my wife first told me there were some ancient Greek temples still surviving in Italy; she’d heard about them on the radio and was immediately intrigued. It did seem unlikely – we think of Greek temples being in Greece, and the later ancient Roman monuments being in Italy. But classical Athens was the centre of a cultural empire in the way Rome was the centre of an actual one, and left monuments all around the Mediterranean, so a couple of years later, on her birthday, we took a trip to Paestum, south of Naples, and had a look. It was truly amazing. See page 38.”…

Recently, someone who shall be nameless gifted me a pair of his ’n’ hers pyjama sets in cotton plaid. I’ve never liked pyjamas. Feels like you’re swapping one suited look for another. Used to be worse, of course. Watching period dramas, I boggle at the nocturnal layers worn by our ancestors, from frilly caps with big bows under the chin, to actual shawls. Yes, people felt the cold back then and prioritised modesty over comfort. But I’m also reliably informed – by the internet – that the bound-for-bed of yesteryear bonneted up to protect the brain from scary ‘moon rays’. Who knew? Eventually, along came Coco Chanel with beach and loungewear pyjamas for women (men had got in on the act earlier), replacing restrictive layers with free-flowing movement. PJs were…

Mini smoked salmon tarts Light and flavoursome with only a few ingredients. Perfect for a picnic. MAKES 6PREP 20 mins, plus chillingCOOK 20 mins ✱ 500g block shortcrust pastry✱ 2 medium free-range eggs✱ 100g half-fat crème fraiche✱ 2tbsp finely chopped chives✱ 50g Gruyère or Cheddar, grated✱200g smoked salmon slices, cut into chunks YOU WILL NEED ✱6 x 10cm loose-bottomed fluted tart tins and baking beans 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a floured worktop to a thickness of 3mm. Stamp out circles about 1cm larger than the tins. Reroll the offcuts as needed. 2 Line each tart case with pastry, pressing into the base and up the edges, then trim. Prick the bases all over with a fork. Freeze for 15 mins. 3…

News of an oesophageal cancer test Using a simple test on patients with chronic heartburn, GPs could help find oesophageal cancer cases earlier. The test involves swallowing a capsule on a thread that dissolves in the stomach, leaving a sponge that is pulled back out to collect oesophagus cells, referring those with risk markers for further tests. An NHS study evaluated their use after GP records were used to contact and test patients on long-term treatments, such as omeprazole, who hadn’t had endoscopy. UPDATE ON CANNABIDIOL Currently, treatment options are limited for heart conditions such as myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) and pericarditis (inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart), which can cause heart failure. Cannabidiol, a medication pharmaceutically produced and lacking the psychotropic effects of cannabis, has now been shown to…

Flan Parisien This recipe is a classic that is seen in almost every French patisserie. It is homely, comforting and wonderfully simple to put together. SERVES 12PREP 40 mins, plus chilling COOK 1 hr FOR THE PASTRY ✱ 225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting✱ 1tbsp caster sugar✱ 120g unsalted butter, diced and chilled FOR THE CUSTARD FILLING ✱1 vanilla pod, cut in half lengthways (see tip)✱ 750ml whole milk✱ 225ml whipping cream✱ 3 large eggs✱ 6 egg yolks✱ 300g caster sugar✱ 90g cornflour YOU WILL NEED ✱ 23cm springform cake tin 1 For the pastry, whizz the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Pulse in 2tbsp ice-cold water. Tip the dough on to…

Difficulty level TESTED BY US so they work for you MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 0-6 months (6-12 months) (12-18 months) (18-24 months) (2-3 years) (4-5 years). Actual measurements 54.5 (58) (62) (65) (69) (73)cm/21½ (22¾) (24½) (25½) (27¼) (28¾)in. Length to shoulder 26 (29) (32) (35) (39) (43)cm/10¼ (11½) (12½) (13¾) (15¼) (17)in. Sleeve length 15 (18) (21) (24) (26) (29)cm/6 (7) (8¼) (9½) (10¼) (11½)in. MATERIALS 2 (2) (2) (2) (3) (3) x 100g (210m) balls of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in Ecru (711) and 1 ball in Navy (French Navy 741)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders; 3 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10x10cm, over stocking stitch,…

The Final Vow by M. W. Craven (£20, HB, Little, Brown) It’s not easy to craft a thriller that’s gripping, thought-provoking and funny – but every single time M. W. Craven nails it. His latest brings Poe and Bradshaw back together as they attempt to identify and apprehend a sniper with a 100% success rate. His crimes appear to have no pattern, but complex cases are Poe and Bradshaw’s speciality. Their dynamic continues to be a personal highlight of this series for me and the investigative layers that get peeled back genuinely mean you are guessing right until the very end. Dear Miss Lake by A. J. Pearce (£16.99, HB, Pan Macmillan) The final instalment of this popular wartime series brings a heartfelt and charming conclusion to Emmy Lake’s story.…

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR You don’t often give yourself the space to completely relax. It's time to stop, pause and focus on the simple pleasures. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Although you may not always be able to express exactly what you feel, it’s important to get the feelings out. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN This can be a very creative time for you. You might want to learn a new hobby that ignites your inner talents that are waiting to come out. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Only you know what is right for you. Others may wish to influence you right now. A new acquaintance may blossom into a deeper friendship. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG This is a time to release…

A HAPPY PLACE Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod and Sue Perkins share the lead role in this one-person play, already a global success. A child writes a list of the wonderful things that make life worth living, and leaves it on their mum’s hospital pillow after she’s ‘done something stupid’. Every Brilliant Thing is a tender comedy about the things we do for love. Playing now, until 8 November. ✱ sohoplace.org Blue-eyed babies Avian experts from around the world, including the team at Chester Zoo, have joined forces to help save a critically endangered species: the Brazilian blue-eyed ground dove. These charming birds were thought to be extinct, but reappeared in 2015. With only 11 identified in the wild, conservationists have managed to incubate three eggs, with Chester Zoo’s lead bird…

The days are longer and lighter, so grab some bubbly and a bite to eat, plus a cardigan ( just in case!) and take advantage of the great outdoor cultural events and experiences on offer throughout the UK. Shakespeare’s Globe Bankside, London Shakespeare’s Globe was founded by the pioneering actor and director Sam Wanamaker in 1997. The Globe Theatre is a unique full-scale replica of Shakespeare’s original 1599 Elizabethan open-air theatre. This summer season at the Globe balances well-known and beloved plays, with lesser-known but equally extraordinary ones. Highlights include The Merry Wives of Windsor (until 20 September), in which Elizabethan propriety dissolves into beautiful chaos; Twelfth Night, or What You Will (until 25 October), a dizzying tragicomedy where love can be as changeable as the weather, and Troilus and…

Bare by Vogue Clear Tan Water, £22, Boots They say Fake tan and white bedding can be a messy combination. But thankfully, this crystal clear, water-based formula won’t transfer on to your sheets while you’re waiting for the tanning agents to develop into a golden, natural tan over the next four to eight hours. We say I would rather not bare my legs without tan. When I’m bronzed, my legs feel more streamlined, and less lumpy and bumpy. I’ve been wowed by this tan, which creates a really natural-looking glow that doesn’t rub off on my sheets or clothes as it’s developing. Jess Beech, beauty editor Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Instant Tan Lotion, £16.99, Boots They say This full-coverage body make-up helps filter out things you might want to hide,…

While some of us were trying to spot Concorde, hone the moves to Village People’s Y.M.C.A. or queuing at the cinema to see Grease, other kids of the 1970s were out on their Chopper bikes feeling super cool. Sleek and stylish, these iconic cycles were many young person’s dream. However, at £34 – equivalent to around £400 in today’s money – most teenagers had to settle for a standard pushbike. California style What made these bikes so popular was their unique design by Nottingham company Raleigh. One story goes that Raleigh’s chief designer, Alan Oakley, visited America in 1967 and was inspired by the customised ‘chopper’ motorbikes popular over there at the time, and sketched an initial drawing of what would become the Chopper bike on the back of an…

I’m hiding my money Q I have a real fear of running out of money. I was brought up in a very poor household. We sometimes went hungry because there was no food, but there was an abundance of love, so I’m not complaining. I have a reasonably good job, as does my husband, but I still find myself worrying about money. Recently, I’ve put some in a different account, just in case. I feel bad being secretive but it makes me feel more secure. Christine, Chesterfield A I wonder why you felt the need to hide the money. Sometimes, people do this because they feel unsafe and are saving so they can leave at a moment’s notice. I’m not sure that’s true in your case. That said, it does sound like…

Difficulty level TESTED BY US so they work for you Our top will soon become a wardrobe staple, fitting a size 10-14 (but can be scaled up, to fit). Once you’ve drawn up the pattern, have fun adding pockets, different fabrics or trims. Make in cotton for relaxed style, or why not try chic velvet? MAKING THE PATTERN YOU WILL NEED ✱ Dressmaker’s pattern paper/tracing paper Draw a 44x70cm rectangle on paper; measure and copy this pattern. On a separate sheet, make facing patterns by tracing the neck and shoulder lines, then add a second curved line 5.5cm below the upper curve and join up the two. Making the top YOU WILL NEED ✱ 1.4m x width of patterned fabric✱ Lightweight fusible interfacing✱ Matching sewing thread✱ Scissors and pins✱ Sewing…

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: Disparaged. 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…

You know how there are things you believe will never happen because they are simply impossible – and then one day they do happen? It’s like going into the kitchen and seeing that Mr Dear is loading the dishwasher. Naturally, I glance over his shoulder – don’t all women do this as a matter of course? – but I am shocked to discover that there isn’t a single pudding basin out of place. The knives are in the rack where knives are supposed to be, all facing blade down. The teaspoons are huddled together, as they should be. This is the sort of impossible feat that I’m talking about, although in this instance I would move a plate or two, just to keep him on his toes. Anyway, one of…

3 WAYS TO... Prevent a holiday cold 1 BEFORE YOU GO Make sure you get plenty of rest and eat well to help bolster your immune system. 2 AT THE AIRPORT Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, and try not to touch your face. Use disinfectant wipes during and after a flight on surfaces like your mobile phone, the flight table or armrests. 3 ON THE PLANE Keep hydrated. Air in a pressurised cabin is drier, causing your natural defence system to dry up, which can make it easier for cold and flu germs to infect us. TRY… ColdZyme, £10.99 for 7ml, Boots, an oral spray that can protect against cold viruses by forming a barrier in the mouth and throat. NEWSFLASH New NHS liver cancer…

3 OF THE BEST... STYLE TIPS 1 MAKE THESE SIMPLE SWAPS Swap out stark whites for soft creams, crisp cottons for slubby linens and abstract shapes for fluid forms. 2 KEEP TO SUBTLE SHADES Add interest to an otherwise neutral scheme by adding shades of green and dusky pinks to your palette of off-whites. 3 CHOOSE RUSTIC PIECES For the laid-back look, choose textured fabrics – think soft linens alongside bouclé pieces. Pick out accessories that look handmade too, like braided baskets and sculpted ceramics.…