Innholdsfortegnelse for 5 February 2018 i New Idea

What’s your emergency dinner? You know, that dinner that you always make when you’re stumped for anything else to cook? Now school has gone back, I seem to be relying on spaghetti with sauce or eggs on toast waaay too much, which is why I’m very happy our food team have put together their favourite, fail-safe dinners – ready in just minutes on page 52. They’re the perfect meals to eat during this new season of MKR. This year, what goes on in the kitchen, is overshadowed by the dramas that you’ll see. I cannot wait!…

With Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt spending more and more time together in the wake of his divorce from Angelina Jolie, it seems there are two people dead against the former couple’s renewed closeness – Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox. The ‘furious’ actresses have lashed out at their former Friends co-star over her new relationship with Brad, angry that she’s putting her marriage to Justin Theroux at risk by allowing her A-list ex back into her life. Lisa and Courteney are also said to be disappointed that Jen seems to have ‘completely forgotten’ about the pain Brad caused her after their marriage ended, and the lengths they went to in helping their broken friend rebuild her life after her 2005 split from Brad. ‘For years, Courteney and Lisa were there…

Spare a thought for poor Princess Beatrice, who can be forgiven for being a bit down in the dumps now that she appears to be the only single British royal left! Beatrice’s silence was noticeable as her sister Eugenie announced her engagement to her wine merchant boyfriend Jack. The 29-year-old has been single since calling off her 10-year romance with her businessman ex Dave Clark in 2016. At the time, rumours swirled that she’d given him a marriage ultimatum, which unfortunately backfired on her. ‘After 10 years together, Beatrice and Dave had to wonder why they were not married,’ a source noted. Don’t worry, Bea. Your time will come!…

They’re two of the most outspoken and opinionated teams in MKR history – so it’s no surprise that things get very heated, very early on, when Sydney sisters Jess and Emma encounter Melbourne BFFs Roula and Rachael. The two fiery teams go head-to-head from the very first episode, with a string of outrageous jibes about food, weight, plastic surgery and their personalities, causing shockwaves around the table. ‘The tension was high with Roula and Rachael from the first time we met,’ Jess tells New Idea. ‘They were really in your face and I don’t like people taking cheap shots at me. I feel like if you have something to say, say it and own it and get on with it. Don’t use me as your scapegoat…

When Michaela Matson started to chat to a stranger, she freely admits it was ‘love at first sight’. William, 53, had messaged her via a mobile phone app called ‘Venting’ – where members discuss day-to-day life with a series of posts – and Michaela couldn’t help but notice his ‘amazing brown eyes and gentle smile’. ‘I instantly fancied him,’ Michaela tells New Idea, explaining the pair went on to chat online for two months – their feelings for each other growing deeper all the time. ‘I’d tried so hard to hold back my feelings as I didn’t want to come across as too forward,’ Michaela admits. ‘But I couldn’t. I guess you can’t help who you fall in love with.’ However, there was one big thing between them – an…

Banana Bread Toasties Makes 6, Prep 10 mins, Cook 6 mins 550g loaf banana bread ½ x 250g tub spreadable cream cheese 3 tsps honey ½ tsp ground cinnamon 125g punnet blueberries ¼ cup blueberry jam 1 Trim ends off bread. Cut into 12 equal slices (about 1cm thick). 2 Combine cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well. Spread over one side of bread. Sprinkle with blueberries. 3 Spread 2 tsps jam evenly over one side of each of the remaining bread slices. Place the bread, jam-side down, on top of the blueberries. 4 Cook toasties in two batches. Place in a heated sandwich press for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly golden and hot. Remove. 5 Cut in half to serve. TIP Banana bread…

THE LIDS ON COFFEE CUPS, HOWEVER, CAN BE RECYCLED IN MOST AREAS. 1 YOU CAN RECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS BUSTED! This is one of the biggest recycling mistakes made by Aussies across the country. Plastic bags cannot be recycled from your kerbside bin. The only way to recycle them is at your local supermarket’s bin for soft plastics. 2 THE TRIANGULAR SIGN ON THE CONTAINER MEANS IT CAN BE RECYCLED BUSTED! Confusingly, manufacturers stamp plastic containers with a triangle with a number inside to identify the type of plastic it is. Most (and sometimes all) can still be recycled, but each council is different. To find out what your council accepts, visit recyclingnearyou.com.au . 3 COFFEE CUPS ARE RECYCLABLE BUSTED! Takeaway coffee cups have a waterproof lining that…

Dash went missing a few years ago and we never knew what happened to her. It would be nice to know for closure. I suspect she must have passed away at that time. ZOE, VIA EMAIL. As I tune into Dash’s energy she sends me messages from the spirit world to let you know she is now vibrant and alive on the other side. Dash sends an image to show she passed over very soon after she left you and was sadly struck by a vehicle at night, even though she wasn’t aware of it at the time. Dash wants you to know her passing was quick and painless. It was as though she was swiftly removed from the physical world and woke up again in her new surroundings on…

SELF SPRUNG After phoning in sick for work, my friend’s MM teenage son was puzzled how his boss had discovered he wasn’t really ill. He soon found out who’d told – himself. He’d announced his plans for his day off on Facebook and posted regular updates from the theme park he’d visited. SAMANTHA NICHOLSON, YANCHEP, WA. IN THE BAG My MM partner accompanied me to look for a new handbag and I was explaining to him that I was wanting a large bag to hold all of my essentials. MM went off searching and returned with a small suitcase. ‘Will this be big enough for you?’ he asked. JODY QUINN, MORLEY, WA. SALAD DAYS My garden has been producing a tonne of delicious tomatoes. They’re in the fridge, in the…

As wedding speculation continues to mount amid rumours that Karl Stefanovic has proposed to Jasmine Yarbrough, it’s been claimed that the pair threw an exclusive engagement party for close friends and family last week. Well-wishers and partygoers were heard cheering, applauding and offering congratulations during the nine-hour party on January 20, which was held at brother Peter Stefanovic’s luxurious mansion in the ritzy Sydney suburb of Double Bay. Karl and Jasmine – who controversially started dating just a few months after his 21-year marriage to ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn ended – had just returned from a five-star holiday at Fiji’s private Kokomo Island less than 24 hours before the celebration. Sources confirm to New Idea that Karl got down on bended knee on January 14, asking Jasmine to marry him in…

From their clothes to what colour nail polish they wear, the royal family are known to follow strict fashion guidelines. But, it appears that Meghan is breaking all the rules. From spending Christmas with her future in-laws to poking her tongue out at royal watchers, the beauty has been going against the royal grain. And when it comes to her style, she is pushing all the boundaries. With Harry on an official visit to Cardiff last week, the former actress stepped out in what is fast becoming her go-to hairdo – a messy bun! This is the second time Meghan has worn her hair in the casual up-do for an official event. She also rocked the do-it-yourself bun during their visit to Brixton. While it doesn’t seem like something worthy…

Della Muscat and Tyson Murr may have been on separate teams during last season’s My Kitchen Rules, but it appears their culinary delights were not the only thing heating up in the kitchen. Secretly starting an intimate affair during filming of the hit cooking show, New Idea can exclusively reveal that, despite having long-term partners, the reality TV stars fell in love with one another. Having ended their previous relationships shortly after their passionate fling began, the unlikely duo are still dating more than a year on – with mother-of-one Della recently relocating to Brisbane to be closer to her beau. ‘It’s been a roller-coaster of emotions for both of them,’ spills a friend. ‘Della especially had a hard time with her feelings, because not only…

Who else had any idea that Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson were once lovers? Dame Helen, 72, and Liam, 65, delighted fans when they told the story of their romance during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show... and it stunned the world! ‘We didn’t date, we lived together for four years. We were a serious item for a while. Lucky me!’ Helen clarified. Continuing the sweet story, Liam went on to explain how it was love at first sight for him when the pair met while filming John Boorman’s 1981 movie Excalibur. ‘I remember being on the set and standing with Ciaran Hinds as Helen walked towards us dressed in her full Morgana Le Fay costume, and we both went: “Oh f***.” I was smitten. I think Ciaran was…

Only 12 days after the funeral of her mother, father and younger sister, actress Jessica Falkholt has been farewelled by her family and friends in an emotional funeral at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sydney. The former Home And Away actress died last week, after she and her family were involved in a horrific Boxing Day car crash near Ulladulla on the south coast of NSW. Jessica’s parents, Lars and Vivian, died at the scene, while the two sisters were pulled from the wreck – but Annabelle, 21, died in hospital three days later. Jessica, 29, continued to fight for her life, but tragically passed away six days after her life support was switched off. Hundreds of mourners embraced outside the church as they arrived for the service. ‘We look…

WHEN DIANNE FOUND HERSELF SINGLE AGAIN, SHE DIDN’T WASTE TIME MOPING When some of us get dumped, we hide under the doona, feast on chocolate, or plot how to punish the person who broke our heart. But when her husband of 26 years left her for a younger woman, WA entrepreneur Dianne Laurence decided the best way to get back at him was not to cut up his suits. Instead, she set up a global site, Dumped Wife’s Revenge, showing her having the time of her life. Followers can see her shopping in New York, posting selfies with Chris Hemsworth and Malcolm Turnbull, dancing nude at her vineyard, and hiking with young male guides. ‘Apparently... I sux as a wife,’ Dianne mocks on the site, peppered with glam photos of…

Moroccan Meatballs Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 20 mins 1 tblsp olive oil 2 x 400g packets Italian-style beef and lamb meatballs 1 onion, finely chopped 80g tube Moroccan stir-in seasoning 400g can diced tomatoes 1 cup chicken stock Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup couscous ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves (optional) 1 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes, or until browned. Remove. 2 Add onion to same pan over a medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Stir in seasoning, tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. 3 Return the meatballs to the pan. Simmer for…

MONDAY Pan-Fried Fish with Nectarine Salsa Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 16 mins 500g chat potatoes, halved 2 tblsps olive oil 4 firm white, skinless fish fillets (800g) 25g butter Lemon wedges, to serve NECTARINE SALSA 3 small nectarines (330g), cut into 1cm thick wedges 2 green spring onions, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 100g Greek feta, crumbled 1 Boil or microwave potatoes until tender. Drain. 2 To make salsa, place all ingredients in a bowl. Gently stir to combine. 3 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add potatoes. Cook, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove. 4 Place potatoes on an oven tray in a moderate oven (180C) until fish is cooked. 5 Season…

KEY PRODUCTS ‘Products that keep your hair nourished and have UV protection to look after your colour are essential. Kerastase’s Reflection Collection is perfect – it has the chelators complex, which minimises the effects of chlorine on your hair and protects colour,’ says Andrea. A A’kin Colour Protect Conditioner, $14.95, akin.com.au . B Kerastase Paris Reflection Masque Chromatique Fins, $60, kerastase.com.au . SPF PROTECTION ‘People spend a lot of money colouring their hair and even 10 minutes of sun exposure every day in the middle of summer is enough to cause excessive colour fade,’ notes Andrea, who recommends looking for products that contain UV protection. C Keune Care Sun Shield Oil, $19.99, keune.com.au . AVOID DRYNESS ‘As hair is highly sensitive…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Fun plans with friends will have meaningful undertones. Also, meeting new people will bring new friendships, helpful connections and even a new romance! An important event for a loved one or sharing something special with someone dear will be a joyful intense emotional focus and the opportunity for a new chapter in your relationship. A project you feel passionately about will power ahead. LUCKY NUMBERS: 8, 15, 17 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A domestic or family project will require a huge effort, also emotional family issues or a challenging situation will need patient handling. A change on the job will test your flexibility and a task or role where it’s important to show leadership will call for resourceful ideas and some big…

STRESS LESS What sensible advice Michelle Mitchell has given in Your Questions Answered (NI Jan 22), on making going back to school stress-free. School days should be happy and fun, where many lasting friendships are made. How different it is nowadays, with so much available for children to explore on the internet and social media. Parents need to keep up-to-date all the time with what is going on, and be able to discuss bullying or any hurts their kids are experiencing. These are such important years when characters are formed, and it should be a case of looking back and saying: ‘What good years those were.’ V. MAVROS, SALE, VIC. HAPPY DAYS Our incredible Australian movie industry just keeps getting better and giving other countries a run for their money.…

In a wedding bombshell no-one saw coming, Delta Goodrem has revealed plans to wed her new rock ’n’ roll lover Matthew Copley after just six weeks of dating. Close friends of the adored Aussie singer tell New Idea that the lovebirds want to walk down the aisle ‘as soon as possible’, after deciding to take their whirlwind romance to the next level. It’s believed Delta is ‘sick of waiting for her happily ever after’ and has jumped at Matthew’s suggestion that they marry. They’re now said to be planning a small, intimate wedding for close friends and family in country Victoria – possibly at a five-star winery. But while details are still coming to light, one thing is for sure: this wedding is going to happen sooner rather than later.…

While the palace prepares for two royal weddings after last week’s shock announcement of Princess Eugenie’s engagement, it seems tensions are already rising between Prince Harry and his cousin after a string of battles over their rival ceremonies. Royal insiders tell New Idea that a ‘wedding war’ has erupted between the royals, with Princess Eugenie going ‘all out’ in her attempt to outshine Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day. It’s been claimed that Eugenie and new fiance Jack Brooksbank, 29, in fact got engaged before Harry and Meghan, but were forced by senior royals to ‘keep it quiet’ for months. Since then a ‘ropable Eugenie’ has been stewing in the shadows, plotting her revenge against Harry and his bride-to-be – vowing to ‘blow them out of the water’ with…

With an Oscar and a baby in her sights, 2018 is shaping up to be Margot Robbie’s best year yet! Having already infiltrated Hollywood to become a bona fide A-lister, the Aussie star’s amazing run has turned into a modern-day fairytale with news of her first Oscar nomination. Margot’s younger brother Cameron recorded the moment his sister first heard the news while she was partying with family and friends following the I, Tonya premiere in Sydney. Clearly shocked and overjoyed, the beaming actress raised her wine glass in celebration. ‘There’s nothing I could say that articulates how proud I am of this one #whatamoment #academyawardnomaninee!’ posted Cameron of the news. And while she may not be known for being a wild party girl, the 27-year-old clearly got swept up in…

They’re one of Australia’s best-loved couples – and there’s no denying that X Factor judge Guy Sebastian and his wife Jules have been positively glowing with good health in recent weeks. The pair have both undergone body transformations – teaming up with husband-and-wife training duo Chief Brabon and Em Brabon-Hames in a bid to get ‘strong, fit and healthy’. But it’s been no easy feat for the adoring pair – with Guy admitting to Men’s Health that he had been trapped in ‘an unhealthy cycle’ before making a decision to change. ‘I was drinking too much. I wasn’t eating well. And everything I thought I was doing right wasn’t working,’ the superstar singer, 36, said. Resolving to get serious about his body battle, he teamed up…

• Don’t allow him to keep having a negative influence on you. So when you want to stay in bed all day feeling sorry for yourself and shoving Tim Tams down your throat, just remember when you’re overweight and frumpy, he will be having the last laugh! • What he did is a reflection on him, not you. What you do now will be a reflection on you. • Whenever you have a negative, self-pitying or destructive thought, you must follow it up with two exciting and positive thoughts about your future. • It may seem at times he has taken so much away from you – remember, he can’t take your dignity. You are the only one who can give that away. • Ageless beauty comes from within. Eat well, exercise daily, turn every…

How did you get into acting? I got into acting in the last year of high school. I have always been into the creative side of life from a pretty early age. I was originally into music. I picked up the clarinet when I was in primary school and I played that for about nine years. It wasn’t until the end of school that I made the decision I was having a bit more fun on stage acting, rather than music. Can we expect to see Dean play some music in the show? Probably not! It would be a bit weird seeing a River Boy with a clarinet. What attracted you to the role of Dean? I’m sure being a bad boy on Home And Away…

Cajun Chicken BLAT Burgers with Mango Mayonnaise Serves 4, Prep 25 mins, Cook 14 mins 2 x 300g chicken breast fillets, trimmed 1 tblsp Cajun seasoning 1 tblsp olive oil 8 streaky bacon rashers (180g) 4 crunchy bread rolls, split Shredded cos lettuce, sliced avocado and sliced tomato, to serve MANGO MAYONNAISE ¾ cup chopped fresh mango ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 tblsp finely chopped fresh coriander 1 long green chilli, deseeded, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make mayonnaise, process mango in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. 2 Toss chicken with seasoning in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium…

1 NOT TINTING! ‘Tinting horror stories are a thing of the past. These days, brow colour can be customised to suit the individual,’ says Hannah. Why tint? ‘It provides instant colour and definition, which can last up to three weeks, creating the appearance of a fuller brow, within minutes,’ she claims. Designer Brands Absolute Brow Pencil, $11.99. 2 TWEEZING Personal pluckers, back away... Tweezing at home between your brow appointments is not advised. ‘It trains the brow to grow inconsistently, leading to unpredictable and constant re-growth,’ says Hannah, who further recommends leaving the majority of shaping to a professional, every four to six weeks. Revlon Beauty Tools Double Ended Eyebrow Brush, $10.95. 3 SKIMPING ON PRODUCTS ‘While one is always better than none, layering brow products allows for a more…

EATING WELL CAN SET YOUR CHILD UP FOR GOOD HEALTH Women are being told to lose weight a year before becoming pregnant to prevent allergies and diseases in their children. Two thirds of parents are overweight and scientists have warned that the excess weight is penalising their children who become more susceptible to disease and genetic problems. Research has shown that poor parental diets cause higher markers of inflammation, which can lead to children developing type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and cancer, as well as their own problems with weight. The Early Life Nutrition Coalition has released new diet recommendations, most notably that women lose weight a year before they get pregnant. The new guidelines are designed to try to reduce the incidence of diabetes and allergies, now that one…

Q My husband of 50 years has passed away after a long illness. I still grieve for him. How will I know if he is still around me? Does he know that I will always be thinking of him? Life without him is unbearable. Yvonne, via email. A Yvonne, you were together for a long time, you’ll always grieve for him. He sees you every day, he knows how much you miss him. I have no doubt you took the best care of him, he doesn’t have to feel sick anymore. You wouldn’t have wanted him to stay and suffer, now he gets to feel like he did when he was a young man. People who love each other are never ready to say goodbye. You were blessed with 50…

Q I’m a widower and my son and his wife are due to have a baby soon. My daughter-in-law’s mother will be at the birth, which is understandable, but I’ve been told I can’t come to the hospital after the baby is born, or visit them at home for at least a month after that. I’m so upset to be completely excluded. Shall I ask my son again if there’s some way I could get to meet my new grandchild a bit sooner? MATTHEW, VIA EMAIL. A I am disgusted. What have you done to make them treat you so shabbily? Their demands are cruel and surely unwarranted. Banning you from having anything to do with your new grandchild needs to be sorted... I don’t blame you being upset. Can…

1 BEYONCE’S DUETS Bow down because Beyonce is the queen of duets! How can we forget her dazzling rendition of Purple Rain with Prince in 2004 and when she rocked Proud Mary on stage with Tina Turner in 2008. 2 MASS WEDDING CEREMONY 2014 The Grammys made history when 33 gay and straight couples were married in a mass ceremony officiated by Queen Latifah to Same Love sung by Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert and Madonna. 3 PINK’S CIRQUE DU SOLEIL MOMENT 2010 Pink gave a gravity-defying performance! Suspended from aerial silks and dripping wet, she soared over the audience while performing her song Glitter In The Air . The singer received a standing ovation…

GRUB SNUB Go Nigella Lawson! ‘I hate food snobbery,’ the curvy chef said. ‘It almost makes me want to just eat plastic bread and plastic cheese.’ We couldn’t agree more, Nigella... and have you been peeking at the sandwiches in our lunch box? RUNNING SCARED Julia Morris recently revealed she’d ‘no sooner go jogging than fly to the moon’. Sure, the exercise-shunning TV host is a celebrity, but you won’t get her outta there quickly, as she’ll be strolling – not jogging! MUM’S THE WORD Ah, memories are short in parenting. Goldie Hawn revealed that her daughter Kate Hudson ‘is, in many ways, tougher than I was with the kids.’ She added: ‘I just wanted them to be happy.’ Yes, it’s amazing how we block out those many times we…

WHO MILEY CYRUS ‘Happy birthday to the most beautiful fairy godmother on the planet,’ Miley posted about Dolly Parton. She’s a naughty fairy godmother, too. Looks like she’s turning Miley into a frog! WHO LARRY EMDUR ‘Welcome to the “Trimmer No.1” club,’ Larry added with this pic of a newly shaved Prince William. It was all fun... until he added: ‘B**ch stole my look.’ The next shave Larry gets may be: ‘Off with his head!’ WHO FIFI BOX ‘[It’s] fine until she gets sick of all the accessories and I end up wearing them,’ Fifi posted. Yeah, right. You’re clearly stealing her style! Who wore it better: 40-year-old Fifi or four-year-old Trixie?…