Innholdsfortegnelse for 18 September 2017 i New Idea

It’s official! Prince William and Duchess Kate are expecting twins – and it’s a boy and a girl! It’s been confirmed that Kensington Palace is alive with double joy celebrations, as the UK royal family prepare to welcome their first twins in more than 700 years. ‘The duke and duchess are absolutely having twins,’ says a trusted high-ranking palace aide. ‘The duchess is having regular ultrasounds due to her chronic morning sickness, and it’s been confirmed that they’re set to welcome two babies. ‘The Queen is delighted – this is a very happy surprise for everyone.’ Even Prince George couldn’t help but share his excitement over the twins news, with the four-year-old telling friends during his first week of school that he’s going to have a ‘new baby brother and…

TIP Pork mince can be replaced with chicken, beef or lamb. Char siu sauce is a sweet Chinese barbecue sauce. Char Siu Pork with Brown Rice Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 6 mins 1 bunch broccolini 300g cup mushrooms 450g packet family-size microwaveable brown rice 1 tblsp vegetable oil 500g pork mince 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tblsp finely grated fresh ginger 1/3 cup char siu sauce 1 tblsp soy sauce 4 green spring onions, cut into 3cm lengths 1 Trim broccolini. Cut crossways into thirds. Cut mushrooms into thick slices. 2 Heat rice according to packet directions. Remove. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok over a high heat. Add pork, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry, breaking up mince, for about 3 minutes, or until browned. 4 Add…

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Baby bouquet Have you ever wondered why babies’ heads smell so lovely? Researchers aren’t sure if it comes from their sweat glands or the lingering scent of the vernix caseosa – the substance that covers babies when they’re born. What they do know, however, is that the smell helps babies and parents bond. Johannes Frasnelli from the University of Quebec explains: ‘Babies draw in parents with their scent to ensure they’re kept fed, warm and safe.’ TIME Can you believe Tonka trucks are 70 years old? I remember playing with them with my brothers, and they’re still a favourite with kids. To mark the anniversary, the popular Tinys range is being expanded, with the introduction of playsets. Pick them up from toy stores. ‘My oldest daughter [Leni] is 13 and…

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LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100! TOP FLOP We were about to walk into a large and more formal function, when I asked my MM husband if the clothing label on the back of my top was sticking out. After he fiddled around with it for a long time, MM finally replied: ‘It is now!’ S. Black, Toowoomba, Qld. DON , T WORRY, I , M JUST FILLING IN! I went to visit the new MM dentist. During my appointment, I apologised for being so nervous, explaining that it was my first filling. I didn’t feel much better when MM replied cheerfully: ‘Don’t worry, it’s mine too!’ Danielle Hayes, Wodonga, Vic. WHERE ARE YOU? Our MM headmaster was addressing the school assembly when a Year Nine boy named Stephen threw…

FAST FRIENDS Victoria & Abdul is in cinemas on Thursday. She’s played V ictoria before! Friendships can happen where you least expect it – case in point – no-one saw it coming when 81-year-old Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim became as thick as thieves. Their unique friendship has been documented in the new film Victoria & Abdul – out in cinemas this week. The story follows Abdul (Ali Fazal) as he arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria’s (Dame Judi Dench) golden jubilee. Abdul is warned never to look the Queen in the eye when in her presence – information he promptly ignores. Surprisingly, the young clerk’s approach pays off, and the Queen takes a liking to him. As the second longestrunning British monarch, Victoria –…

Jamie & Katie Break in’ all the rules – in love and in public! RISKY BUSINESS Finally, after four exhausting years of hiding and flat-out denying their love, with one romantic beach walk Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have taken their romance public. Spotted strolling hand-in-hand along the shores of Malibu, what appears to be a carefree public display of affection is actually a very powerful statement – Katie is finally free from her ex, Tom Cruise. With the actress reportedly bound by a clause in her 2012 divorce contract with Tom, 55, that prohibited her from dating publicly for five years, this moment has been a long time coming for Katie, 38, and Jamie, 49, who were first linked when spotted dancing together at a charity event in 2013.…

Aussie acting stalwart Val Lehman recently underwent laser treatment and dermal fillers after noticing her skin was starting to sag, as she exclusively reveals to New Idea. ‘I think Bette Davis was really spot on when she said: “Getting older is not for sissies,”’ the award-winning actress says. ‘I’m now 74 and I don’t mind who knows that, but after I did I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, I lost a lot of weight and my skin started sagging. I also have another television gig coming up and it made me think about my skin. Over the years, I was never in the glamour stakes – anything I was cast in was for my acting ability not the way I looked, but all women like to look as…

Fresh, new recipes TIP Try adding 400g can red kidney beans with tomatoes. Chipotle in adobo sauce is available in a jar in the Mexican section of supermarkets. Chipotle Beef and Eggplant Chilli Con Carne Serves 4, Prep 20 mins, Cook 45 mins 1 bunch fresh coriander, washed 8 taco shells 2 tblsps olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tsps ground cumin 3 tsps mild paprika 500g beef mince 1 large green capsicum,chopped 1 eggplant (250g), cut into 2cm cubes 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes 1 tblsp chipotle in adobo sauce 1 baby cos lettuce, trimmed,shredded Sour cream, to serve 1 Finely chop roots and stems from coriander. You will need ¼ cup. Reserve leaves. 2 Cover the base of a large, deep…

$ 1.55PER SERVE TIP For a spicy kick, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce to the avocado mixture. We recommend using a non-stick roasting pan, or lining pan with baking paper, to stop chicken and sauce from sticking. Sticky Mexican Chicken Wings Serves 6, Prep 10 mins, Cook 45 mins 1.5kg chicken wings 1 tsp garlic salt 1 large ripe avocado, peeled,deseeded ¼ cup sour cream 2 tsps lemon juice SAUCE ¼ cup honey ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tblsps chipotle in adobo sauce 2 tblsps tomato paste 2 tsps ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a jug. Mix well. 2 Place chicken in a single layer in an oiled, large, non-stick roasting pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt. 3 Cook…

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Q My beloved daughter passed away in January 2017. Our hearts are broken. I would like to know if she is happy and if she has any messages for us as it’s very difficult for us to move on in life. Lakshmi, via email. A Lakshmi, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your daughter now relives all of the happiest days of her life. She should appear at the age that she was the most content. You’ll be drawn to a picture of her – that’s her way of saying: ‘Mum, this is what I look like now.’ Loved ones don’t like being remembered around the time of death, they want to be remembered vibrant and smiling. Your daughter is not your past, she’s your future. Every day that you…

WITH KAREN MOREGOLD For all things astrological, visit my website: karenmoregold.com VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23 Catching up with someone you’ve been missing will be a joy, and sharing exchanges will bring you up-to-date with each other’s lives. Good news or providential information will cheer you up. It will be full steam ahead with an exciting personal or professional undertaking, but some difficult issues will test you as you progress. A fun outing will leave a happy afterglow, but it may be a little on the expensive side. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 4, 5 LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23 A realisation will shed light on a previous event, but drawing on your experience with a situation that’s an echo of the past will lead you through. It is time…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100 PRAYERS FOR JOHNNY Johnny Ruffo’s shock cancer battle touched many hearts around the country. And as he begins his difficult journey back to good health, I hope Johnny will find comfort and strength knowing that so many fans have him in their thoughts and prayers. Stay positive Johnny and get well soon! Judith Caine, Donvale, Vic. OUTDOOR LIVING Your outdoor entertainment special Go Alfresco with Wendy Moore (NI Sep 11) was a very inspiring read. It was filled with great ideas to reflect your own personality, while at the same time decorating on-trend. I was able to visualise how I could improve and make the most of our outdoor entertaining areas without breaking the bank. I will definitely be placing these pages in my…

CATE BLANCHETT QUEEN ELIZABETH I Starring in Elizabeth gave Cate international acclaim in 1998. The talented actress received an Academy Award nomination. HELEN MIRREN QUEEN ELIZABETH II Helen shone in The Queen, when audiences were given a glimpse into royal life after the death of Princess Diana. CLAIRE FOY QUEEN ELIZABETH II In Netflix’s The Crown, Claire’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II was so convincing, she was awarded a Golden Globe. BETTE DAVIS QUEEN ELIZABETH I In the film The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex, Bette plays a lovesick Queen Elizabeth awaiting the Earl of Essex. DAME JUDI DENCH QUEEN VICTORIA Playing the character twice, Judi says her original role as Queen Victoria in Mrs Brown kicked off her film career. EMILY BLUNT QUEEN VICTORIA Emily stepped into the…

The rumours of a possible third baby for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been confirmed! A report via TMZ stated that the couple is expecting their third child – a baby girl – via surrogate in January. The pair, who already share daughter North, four, and son Saint, 22 months, are said to be ‘over the moon’ at the prospect of expanding their family. Kim, 36, suffered with lifethreatening placenta accreta while carrying North and Saint, prompting her to use a surrogate this time round – with whispers that the reality star paid $56,000 for the mystery woman to carry their child.…

George and Amal Clooney may appear to be more in love than ever, but there’s trouble brewing. Amal, 39, who gave birth to the couple’s twins three months ago is said to have been unimpressed when she learned Aussie model Elle Macpherson and pal George, 56, were back in contact. ‘Amal is weirded out by George and Elle’s relationship,’ an insider tells New Idea exclusively. ‘Seeing the way Elle acts around George really presses her buttons.’ Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the festival, George gushed about fatherhood: ‘None of it is real until all of a sudden, they’re standing there covered in slime and crying. We were just two and now we’re four.’ But his words weren’t enough to combat Amal’s jealousy over Elle. ‘It doesn’t help that Elle looks…

HONEYMOON ALBUM TRUE LOVE Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have married in a secret royal ceremony, breaking away from official palace protocol by exchanging vows near the Queen’s private Balmoral residence. In a move that’s been described as the biggest royal secret in history, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate service at Crathie Kirk on July 29 in front of their immediate families. The pair reportedly plan to reaffirm their vows in an official ceremony at Westminster Abbey in the coming months, but for now have chosen to keep their wedding private. ‘This is for us,’ Meghan told Vanity Fair last week. ‘It’s part of what makes it so special, that it’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.’ Honeymoon photos of the couple…

While the world celebrates Wills and Kate’s latest pregnancy, the arrival of new heirs to the throne means some serious changes for the royal family. First of all, for the first time in history, two-year-old Princess Charlotte will stay fourth in line to the throne – even if her parents welcome another boy. In years gone by, a baby boy heir would overtake any girls in the line of succession – as happened to Princess Anne after younger brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were born. But all that changed after the Queen altered succession laws in 2015, ending the archaic sexist tradition. In another twist, a new baby will see Prince Andrew slip to seventh in line to the throne, meaning he will no longer have to ask his…

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE SOFIA BOGDANOVA This Russian cutie is channelling the 1990s with her love of all things rollerblading! A triple European Champion, 12-year-old Sofia even took part in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony. OCEAN AND SKY BROWN Tony Hawke, eat your heart out! These two are the coolest mini skaters the world has ever seen. Brother and sister Ocean, 5, and Sky, 8 have been skating since they could walk. JETT SIMMONS Who says lawn bowls is for the retired? Jett is the youngest-ever participant in the Australian Open’s history at just nine years old. Last year he won the men’s pairs with bowls partner Alan Fawcett, who is 41 years his senior. NUHOLANI KEIKI DANCERS Take a trip to Hawaii with this gorgeous group of hula dancers.…

POWER MUM! Grant Denyer is home after four nights away for work, so the house is in an uproar. The Family Feud host is keeping his cute daughters busy building forts and cubbies out of cushions, and the noise is deafening. ‘It’s manic here, but it’s always worse when Grant is around,’ laughs long-suffering wife Chezzi, who is effectively a single mum most of the time due to her husband’s crazy workload. ‘Last year Grant was only home six weeks out of the whole year – with all his motor racing and TV commitments – so it wasn’t long.’ Sometimes Chezzi struggles to cope, isolated on the family’s property near Bathurst in NSW. It was especially testing when Grant narrowly cheated death in a 160km/h rally crash in March, having…

Exclusive interview REAL LIFE She’s battled her way back from horrific injuries after being set alight by a jealous love rival – but it seems Dana Vulin’s fight isn’t over just yet. The brave survivor – who suffered burns to 64 per cent of her body in the sickening attack – is now campaigning for tougher penalties to criminals who intentionally burn their victims. Her new mission comes as the 31-year-old’s bestselling autobiography, Worth Fighting For, continues to move and inspire women around the country. But it’s Dana’s new fight for justice that has her more determined than ever. ‘I would like to see maximum jail sentences increased to 25 years for anyone who is intentionally set alight with an accelerant,’ she tells New Idea. ‘These crimes are so heinous…

Lindt Ball and Coconut Brownie Serves 8, Prep 25 mins, Cook 45 mins 200g dark cooking chocolate,chopped 150g unsalted butter, chopped 1½ cups caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup plain flour ¼ cup self-raising flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup shredded coconut 125g bag Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Balls (10 balls) Vanilla ice-cream, to serve 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edges. 2 Combine chocolate and butter in a large, heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove. Cool slightly. 3 Stir sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs and combined sifted flours and cocoa. Stir until combined. Fold in ½ cup of the coconut. Pour into…

TIP Assembled cake can be made up to one day ahead. Keep, covered, in the fridge. Spiced Maple and Mascarpone Cream Cake Serves 12, Prep 30 mins, Cook 40 mins 250g unsalted butter, chopped,at room temperature 1½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed 6 eggs, at room temperature 1¼ cups milk 2¾ cups self-raising flour 2 tsps mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup maple syrup Chopped roasted salted macadamias, to decorate Extra maple syrup, to serve MASCARPONE CREAM 300ml tub thickened cream ¼ cup maple syrup 250g tub mascarpone 1 Grease two x 22cm round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs,…

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Dear Laura, Your hands fall into the conical category. This gives them a love of beauty and a preference for items that are of quality. Physical pursuits can be interesting, and career areas should lean towards art, literature, politics, planning or ecological pursuits. Your hands often have big ambitions – the trick is keeping your goal in sight and a focused attention. The family hand shows connections to overseas that will have some influence in your future. There is an opportunity for you to have an extended sabbatical or live overseas, if you haven’t done so already. Your hand has several marker points that stand out – 26 and 32 appear to have been significant years of change, but 34 to 36 will be a total change of circumstances. At…

WINS $100! READER OF THE WEEK CHILDREN’S WORLD BATHING BEAUTY My grandson, Master Four, was enjoying a long bubble bath at Grandma’s house. Oh the joy! I was leaning over the bathtub explaining about his wrinkly fingers. ‘You have been in that bathtub way too long, just look at your fingers, they are all wrinkly,’ I said. With the most serious look on his beautiful little face, he replied: ‘Is that what happened to your face, Grandma?’ Jennifer Hanton, Sunshine Coast, Qld. SUMMER FASHION Miss Six was so excited to be able to show off her new swimmers. She ran around announcing to everyone that it was her first ‘zucchini’! Julie Campbell, Woodford, NSW. DRESSING UP Playing with her toy, my niece Anika, four, asked her mum if she had…

PETTY THEFT Q I’m worried about my granddaughter. She has had an unhappy home life, but I’ve always been there for her. She’s been stealing money from her brother and me, which has upset me very much. But when I challenge her, she denies it. I feel I can’t trust her. How can I make her change her ways? Worried Nan, via email. A Stealing may be a cry for help. Your granddaughter needs a mentor who can give her good advice. If a mother or father is not in the loop, could a close adult friend warn her that stealing could get her into trouble? You will need to keep an eye on her – you don’t want her to progress to shoplifting. Her friends may also be a…

Hollywood icons Jane Fonda, 79, and Robert Redford, 81, reunited at the 74th Venice Film Festival to receive their Lifetime Achievement awards. Despite not having worked together in 38 years, the pair still share the chemistry that began with 1966’s The Chase and continues with Netflix movie Our Souls At Night. ‘I live for sex scenes! He’s a great kisser. It was fun to kiss him in my 20s and then to kiss him again in my almost 80s,’ Jane cheekily told reporters.…

JONESY SAYS... Because of Dad’s job, we all got sent over to London where I had to go to school. Being the only kid in class with a broad ‘Orse-stralian’ accent was hard. It didn’t help either when we came back home a year later and I had picked up an English accent. I’d tell that kid to not worry though, because a change of scenery is just what a youngster needs. I would also tell six-year-old me to stop sucking my thumb, it cost me a fortune as an adult in dental work. AMANDA SAYS... I would tell my six-year-old self not to dread being left-handed. For a few years, I’d say, you will have constantly dirty hands – one huge smudge from fingertips to wrist. Don’t freak out…