Innholdsfortegnelse for 11 September 2017 i New Idea

Seventies supermodel Sue Smithers can’t hide her famous smile. After decades of drama that included the kidnapping of her two sons, a bitter custody battle and an internet love rat determined to steal her savings, she’s bounced back and is feeling better than ever. ‘I turned 60 last December and, for me, it was a fabulous awakening. Rather than dreading such a milestone birthday, I faced it head-on with a sense of excitement and adventure. Honestly, I love getting older, because it’s so liberating,’ the glamorous grandmother admits. ‘About 10 years ago I started to put on weight. I’d lost my usual vim and vigour and had basically just given up. I felt really blah. But since turning 60, I’ve had a whole new lease of life and have vowed…

Debra Lawrance is feeling the heat of Hell’s Kitchen – and long days of slicing and dicing under the eagle eye of superstar chef Marco Pierre White. ‘There’s no secret chef fairies helping us out,’ laughs Debra, enjoying a few moments free from slaving over a hot stove in finals week. ‘We are all actually cooking food. That’s really us, working 16 hours a day and serving 120 dishes each! ‘That’s the joy of the show, watching people who have never cooked before in their lives, you want to see how they improve. And conversely, there’s someone like me who cooks all the time at home, continuing to humiliate myself week after week!’ But award-winning actress Debra – who starred as Summer Bay’s beloved foster mum Pippa Ross from 1990…

Fresh, new recipes Bacon and Egg Hash Brown Burger Serves 4, Prep 25 mins, Cook 19 mins Vegetable oil, for shallow frying 4 eggs 4 rindless middle bacon rashers (150g) 2 tblsps tomato relish Baby rocket leaves, to serve HASH BROWNS 500g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes ½ cup finely grated parmesan ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make hash browns, place potatoes in a large, rectangular, microwave-safe dish with 2 tblsps water. Cover. Microwave on high (100 per cent), stirring halfway through, for about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain. Cool slightly. Add parmesan and cayenne pepper. Using a fork, coarsely mash potatoes. Season. 2 Line a tray with baking paper. Place a greased 7.5cm egg ring on tray. Spoon ¼ cup…

Japanese Pork with Cabbage and Noodles Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 8 mins 200g packet Pad Thai dried rice noodles 1 tblsp vegetable oil 500 pork mince 1 tblsp ginger stir-in paste 4 cups thinly shredded green cabbage (300g) 1 carrot, peeled, thinly shredded 4 green spring onions, thinly sliced ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander 1/3 cup sushi and sashimi soy sauce Fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish 1 Cook noodles according to packet directions. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok over a high heat. Add pork in two batches. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, or until changed in colour. Return all pork to wok with ginger. Stir-fry for a further 1 minute. 3 Add noodles, cabbage, carrot, onions, coriander and sauce to pork in wok.…

There are new products launched weekly that promise to combat specific signs of ageing. But how do you know what works for you? We’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to! TONE UP Using a toner after cleansing is important to restore PH levels and avoid excess drying of the skin after washing. This Ole Henriksen formula is boosted with neem seed oil and a powerful blend of acids, perfect for absorbing oil and closing pores without drying or stripping skin of natural moisture. Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner, $34. MASTER OF MOISTURE The latest release from Nivea includes the powerful anti-ageing ingredient hyaluronic acid, a humectant which holds up to 1000 times its weight in water. These deeply moisturising pearls work on a cellular level to…

You may have heard of exotic-sounding ‘superfoods’ such as maca powder and goji berries, but did you know you don’t need to head to a specialist store to boost your health? ‘Superfoods are faddish. They’re often trendy and expensive, and you can get just as good – or better – nutrients from everyday whole foods you can find in your grocery store,’ says nutritionist Jessica Sepel. When your energy is low, it’s easy to reach for a quick sugar fix or a coffee, but try these foods instead to fight fatigue... SWEET POTATOES ‘These contain beta carotene, vitamin C, lots of fibre and are a really slowreleasing source of energy, so you won’t get a sugar rush and the slump afterwards. They’re cheap and probably the best carbohydrate source to eat,’…

Q My husband passed away two years ago. I ask myself if there was more I could’ve done to save him. I couldn’t move him onto the floor to do CPR, as he was a big man. I miss him and hope he forgives me and knows I love him. Why can’t I feel his presence? Steph, via email. A Steph, don’t keep torturing yourself. Your husband knows you did the best you could, but your guilt is keeping you from him. You’re unable to sense him through your pain. You need to let go of the guilt. He knows you miss him. Let his love wash over you and free you from your pain. It’s time to rejoin the living – let him live vicariously through you. Open up…

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23 A family event will be a special chance to set a tense or uncertain relationship onto a positive track. Tread lightly, though, because it will be easy to miss the mark. Spontaneous outlays, generous gestures and unusual expenses could take funds out in chunks, and conversely, a stroke of good fortune could bring an unexpected gain or financial offer. Timely information will steer an exciting new endeavour forward. LUCKY NUMBERS: 4, 5, 21 LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23 Keeping a promise could turn into a huge labour of love. People may seem unpredictable at times, so double-check arrangements, avoid fanciful expectations and be prepared for some surprise news or views from others. A drawn-out task will be an endurance test, but attention to…

END THE FRIENDSHIP Q I had my first baby 16 months ago and my best friend has been weird ever since. She’s single and wants kids of her own one day, but now she’s always making pointed remarks about women in my mother’s group (who she’s never met), and telling me I’m boring and ‘mumsy’. We’ve been friends since we were 15, so her behaviour hurts. How do I handle her jealousy without ending the friendship? Julie-Anne, via email. A Are you sure you want to pursue the friendship? Your lives have gone in different directions – you no longer have anything in common. Sadly, your friend is jealous and behaving badly. Why subject yourself to her rude remarks? If someone called me boring and mumsy, I would cross them…

ARTHUR CHATTO, AGE 18 OK, so he’s not technically a prince, but Princess Margaret’s grandson – and the Queen’s former pageboy – recently came to the public’s attention for his seriously steamy Instagram selfie. When he’s not posing in his underwear, Arthur is busy prepping to attend university. Brains and brawn! His Royal Hotness! PRINCE SEBASTIEN HENRI MARIE GUILLAUME OF LUXEMBOURG, AGE 25 The youngest of four brothers, Prince Sebastien has just completed training at Prince Harry’s former military school, Sandhurst, in the UK. PRINCE PHILIPPOS OF GREECE AND DENMARK, AGE 31 While he may only be a prince in name – the Greek royal family was abolished in the ‘70s – that hasn’t stopped him from mingling with fellow royals. In fact, Philippos, who is currently working as a…

George Cleany You know that dream where George Clooney rips of his jacket and throws it to the floor ready for action? Well, George recently joked that having twins means he has ‘to clean the barf off of my tux,’ before a premiere – so now the ‘action’ in the dream might involve a trip to the drycleaners. Fair cop Kate Ritchie revealed that she had a back-up plan in case her acting career didn’t take off. ‘I wanted to be a policewoman,’ the former Home And Away star said. Luckily, Kate’s long stint on prime time meant she avoided any crime time! Countdowner We’re not sure how we should refer to Molly Meldrum now. He said last week that ‘words like icon, superstar and legend are overused these days’…

‘I know I don't have a lot of time, but if I may tell you a quick story. Recently, I was driving my daughter to school and she said to me, out of the blue: “Mamma?” I said: “Yes, baby?” She said: “I’m the ugliest girl I know.” And I said: “Huh?” And she was like: “Yeah, I look like a boy with long hair.” And my brain went to: “Oh my God, you’re six. Why? Where is this coming from? Who said this? Can I kick a six-year-old’s a**, like what?” ‘But I didn't say anything. Instead I went home and I made a Powerpoint presentation for her. And in that presentation were androgynous rock stars and artists that live their truth, are probably made fun of every day…

MENU ENTREE POTATO, BACON AND PEA SALAD MAIN ROASTED LAMB WITH FENNEL DESSERT STRAWBERRY AND LEMON MOUSSE Strawberry and Lemon Curd Mousse Serves 6, Prep 30 mins 2 x 250g punnets fresh strawberries, hulled 1½ tsps powdered gelatine 2 tblsps water 3 egg yolks ½ cup caster sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 cups thickened cream Whipped cream, to serve 1 Cut 1½ punnets of the strawberries in half. Reserve remaining strawberries for decoration and refrigerate. Process halved strawberries in a food processor until smooth. Strain. Discard seeds. You will need 2/3 cup puree. 2 Sprinkle gelatine over water in a small, heatproof jug. Stand jug in a medium saucepan of simmering water. Stir until gelatine is dissolved. Remove. Cool to room temperature. Stir into the strawberry puree. 3 Make…

MAKE IT tonight Teriyaki Steaks with Asian Rice Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 12 mins 450g packet family-size microwaveable long grain rice 4 x 200g beef sirloin steaks, trimmed ½ cup bottled teriyaki marinade Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tblsp vegetable oil 200g punnet sliced Swiss brown mushrooms 1 tblsp ginger stir-in paste 1 bunch baby bok choy, trimmed, roughly chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 tblsp soy sauce 1 Heat rice according to packet directions. Transfer to a bowl. Cool 5 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, combine beef steaks with 2 tblsps of the marinade in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Heat a large, oiled frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add beef. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked…

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My dog Lucy died earlier this year and I want to know if she’s happy, and to tell her that I love her with all my heart and miss her. I also want to know if she was in pain when she died. Ella, via email. Lucy wants you to know she is safe and doing well on the Other Side. She’s with three other pets connected to you. She says this is not the first time she has connected with you. You have felt her brush past you, glimpsed her in the corner of your eye, and had two dreams about her. This is confirmation that she has not left your side and still walks with you. There is a tall man Lucy sends love to. As Lucy is…

FOREVER OUR PRINCESS My heartfelt congratulations to New Idea for the nine-page tribute to the late Princess Diana (NI Sept 4). Thanks to the people who had close connections with her and voiced their feelings about the muchadored princess, who captured people’s hearts. We hear and read a lot about the late princess and her sons William and Harry in the media, but this one in New Idea is a true special collector’s item. More power to New Idea! Meredith Griffiths, Christchurch, NZ. LASTING LOVE In this age of fast nuptials and divorces, I loved reading about Ron and Esther Collings (NI Sept 4), who’ve been married for 79 years! Ron’s advice of giving each other space will go long way. I’ve been married for 12 years and can only…

World exclusive OUT OF AFRICA A ROYAL ROMANCE Meghan Markle has opened up about her exciting new life as a princess for the very first time in a historic tell-all, revealing her secret hopes and fears as she prepares to walk down the aisle with Prince Harry. In this world exclusive first interview, the 36-yearold has spoken candidly about how happy and in love she is with the royal – but admits she finds her fairytale new future ‘overwhelming’. The intimate insight into Meghan’s secret world comes as the actress and Prince Harry, 32, prepare to announce their engagement to the world. Multiple palace sources tell New Idea that Meghan accepted Harry’s proposal some weeks ago and the Queen is finalising wedding plans before she makes an official announcement. But…

The father of RAAF mechanic Daniel Leverton has slammed claims that his hardworking son was going to marry the girlfriend who has inherited the bulk of his $451,500 estate. ‘They were never going to get married,’ Geoff Leverton says. ‘When Daniel found out about her past, he tried to break it off. She wouldn’t hear of it [and the relationship carried on]. ‘Daniel and I were very close. He confided in me. At Christmas, he was very upset because he couldn’t get rid of her. He couldn’t escape the relationship. ‘That’s why I think Kirsty’s mum’s comments [that they had planned to marry] are laughable.’ Geoff explains Daniel purposefully tried to keep his two daughters away from Kirsty because she didn’t see much of her own children. The devoted dad…

HOT STUFF! Kerri-Anne Kennerly has opened up about a frightening accident that saw her catch on fire, leading to a desperate fight to save her from the flames. Filming a TV commercial, the showbiz legend reveals that she was standing too close to a heater when her jacket was suddenly set alight. The puffer jacket – which was completely disintegrated by the fire – was ripped from Kerri-Anne’s body to stop her catching on fire, in a move that stopped the accident becoming a tragedy. Opening up about the horrific incident, KAK reveals that if it wasn’t for the quick actions of her agent Sean Anderson the disaster could’ve ended in serious injury. ‘We were filming in a really old warehouse, no heating or air conditioning, and had a round…

She’s one of Australia’s hardest working celebs, juggling a multimillion dollar fitness empire along with looking after a lively toddler. But despite her hectic life, Michelle Bridges looks like she’s barely aged a day over the past decade – if her recent Instagram snaps are anything to go by. And fans are now questioning just how she’s maintaining her age-defying looks. ‘Your skin is amazing! What products do you use?’ one follower wrote on a recent post. ‘You look so young,’ gushed another fan. However, others are more sceptical of Michelle’s youthful appearance. ‘Wow doesn’t look like you,’ remarked one follower. ‘Footy and PJs... and caught nodding off! #whatnotme!?’ the 46-year-old captioned a pic of herself looking amazingly freshfaced during a night in. Appearing not to be wearing a scrap…

Walnut and Almond Baklava with Chocolate Sauce Serves 12, Prep 40 mins, Cook 45 mins 375g packet filo pastry, at room temperature 100g unsalted butter, melted 200g block dark chocolate, chopped ¾ cup pure cream Vanilla ice-cream, to serve FILLING 3 cups walnuts, toasted 1½ cups blanched almonds, toasted 2 tblsps caster sugar 2 tsps ground cinnamon SYRUP 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup honey ½ cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1 Lightly grease a 19cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 To make filling, process both nuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. 3 To make syrup, place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over a…

Angelique Hogan, training manager of Sephora Australia, shares her top four tips to glimmering skin with bronzers... 1 FIND YOUR SKIN TONE ‘Getting the right shade of bronzer can be the trickiest part. Your perfect shade needs to match the overtone of your skin,’ Angelique says. Think of the colour of your skin when you’re in the sun. ‘Look at your decolletage. There is usually a slight airbrushed tone to the skin here – this is your overtone and your bronzer should match this colour,’ she adds. 2 KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE This is essential in picking the right formula. For oily skin, try a bronzing powder, which will help mattify the surface. For dry skin, creams or fluids will be more flattering, as they create a dewy, fresh finish.…

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WINS $100! LETTER THE WEEK OUT OF SIGHT My husband, four kids and I were travelling through Central Australia when I commented to my husband that despite all the warning signs, I had not yet seen one camel. Witty MM replied: ‘That’s because they are all camel-flaged’. Melesa Eldred, Longford, Vic. DE-VIL-ICIOUS MM ordered a coffee and the barista asked for his name. ‘Neville, rhymes with devil,’ he replied. He always says this because he reckons people never get it right. I guess the barista only caught the last bit this time, because when MM’s coffee came, it had ‘Devil’ written on it! Debra McLaren, Bargo, NSW. PINEAPPLE PIE I was making a pie using tinned pie apples, and as MM was going down the street, I asked him go…

Everyone feels like they know David Koch. He’s the Sunrise host we’ve woken up to on our TV screens for almost 15 years. He’s intelligent, witty and not afraid to share his thoughts on any given subject. Now, in his most candid interview yet, David ‘Kochie’ Koch discusses a topic with New Idea that he says is close to his heart – his dad. ‘I get very emotional when I talk about him,’ David, 61, shares. ‘Sometimes you think: “Should I show emotion?” But this is the person I am and there’s no shame being emotional about a closeness and a love I have for my father.’ Sharing his story with Claire Halliday for her new book Things My Father Taught Me, David has his own chapter where he details…

No doubt Sofia Vergara would have breathed a sigh of relief last week after her ongoing frozen embryo dispute with ex Nick Loeb was dismissed by a Louisiana judge. ‘Sofia is pleased that this horrible court case has been exposed for what it really was – just another desperate attempt by her ex to control her, long after their relationship was over,’ a source spills. The 45-year-old Modern Family star, who’s now married to actor Joe Manganiello, was sued by her frozen embryos – as plaintiffs ‘Isabella’ and ‘Emma’ – late last year, while Nick originally sued Sofia back in 2015 over the embryos they created when they were together. ‘Sofia’s always said it’s just a thinly disguised way to get at her, knowing how sensitive she is about her…

PARTY TIME Noah! Nine months after announcing his eldest son Noah’s cancer diagnosis, Michael Buble and his family finally have some joyous news. The Canadian crooner and wife Lusiana Lopilato, alongside their younger son, Elias, 18 months, threw a Spidermanthemed fourth birthday bash for Noah, who has been undergoing treatment for liver cancer. Sharing a photo from the special day to Instagram, Lusiana captioned the spread of sweets and treats in Spanish: ‘Total genius!! I want more, can I? Haha #superproduction #candybar.’ At the time of Noah’s diagnosis last year, Michael, who turns 42 this week, announced that the couple would cancel their work commitments to focus on their son’s health. In February, Michael delighted fans when he announced Noah’s treatment was going well. ‘We are so grateful to report…

Sunrise sports reporter Mark Beretta spoke from his hospital bed about the horrific injury he suffered while waterskiing last month. The 51-year-old 10-time Australian waterski champion ripped his quadriceps muscle off the bone and smashed his kneecap. ‘I’ve hooked in, turned the ski, turned it too hard – my leg’s gone one way and my body has gone the other,’ he told Sunrise. ‘I came up and there were bits of me pointing in all directions. I was in shock – I had the shakes.’ Get better soon, Mark!…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Taylor Swift has made her musical comeback after six months in hiding. The singer has used the video for her new single Look What You Made Me Do to throw serious shade at her celeb frenemies. In one scene, the 27-year-old dresses up like arch-enemy Katy Perry, with a fan commenting: ‘#TaylorSwift personates #KatyPerry holding a #Grammy because Taylor has plenty & Katy doesn’t have one.’ Taylor also gives a cheeky nod to ex-boyfriend Tom Hiddleston – showing a group of male back-up dancers wearing ‘I heart TS’ crop tops, much like the one Tom was ridiculed for wearing. The tombstone with the name ‘Nils Sjoberg’ is a reference to the pseudonym she used as co-writer on one of her…