Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 November 2018 i New Idea

After four “tumultuous” years, George and Amal Clooney’s marriage looks to be hanging by a thread. On their fourth wedding anniversary, an occasion that should have been spent enjoying a romantic night together, the pair were thousands of kilometres apart. While Amal attended the 73rd session of the United Nations Assembly in New York, George was partying with pal Rande Gerber in Los Angeles. “The fact that they couldn’t manage to be in the same city and spend such an important day together is the writing on the wall,” an insider told Life & Style. It doesn’t help that their jobs appear to be pushing them apart. While Amal is increasingly finding herself working in New York, George seems to be spending more time on the other side of the…

She made her sensational return to TV last month. But just weeks after her debut on Studio 10 , Kerri-Anne Kennerley has shocked her on-air colleagues by dramatically storming out. The 65-year-old’s much publicised return to the small screen is hanging in the balance as New Idea has learned that she has told friends and Ten colleagues; “Sorry, I won’t be back next year.” While news of Kerri-Anne’s shock departure has been denied by the network, with a spokesperson saying: “she will remain as a permanent member of the panel through 2019,” the TV veteran’s failure to show up to Ten’s Upfront event with the rest of the Studio 10 team last week suggests otherwise. In pictures shared on social media, co-hosts Sarah Harris, Angela Bishop, Joe…

Dan Ewing has been hit with an AVO for allegedly assaulting Marni’s husband Dave and “refusing to give up their son” Archie at a custody handover. Dan will face Manly Local Court this week on an apprehended violence order. The incident happened just days prior to the wedding. Kate Fox, a friend close to the couple, claimed Dan became aggressive towards Dave, refusing to hand over Archie because his ex wife was not present at the time.…

PRINCESS DIANA Charles first met Lady Diana Spencer in 1977 when he was dating her sister Sarah. She was 16 and Charles was 12 years her senior. Their relationship blossomed two years later and they got engaged in 1981. However, in a new biography written by Robert Jobson, it’s claimed that Charles knew he and Diana were ill-suited. In the lead-up to the wedding he told friends he would try to talk to her about his work and Diana “would stare back at him blankly”. “I desperately wanted to get out of the wedding, when … I discovered how awful the prospects were, having had no chance to get to know Diana beforehand,” he told friends years later. Still, the marriage went ahead, ending in a bitter divorce in 1996.…

She’s the grandmother we’d all love to claim as our own. And while Maggie Beer has long been one of our favourite chefs, there is one person who has been by her side through it all – her husband of almost half a century, Colin. Maggie, 73, certainly doesn’t take Colin’s love and support for granted. “He’s just the backbone – the cheeky backbone,” says Maggie with a smile. “He’s the quiet achiever ... but not quiet! I could not ever have done what I’ve done without him. We’ll be married 49 years in January, and he still makes me laugh.” Are the couple, who have two daughters, Saskia and Elli, and six grandchildren, planning a special celebration to mark their 50th wedding anniversary? “Oh yes, we will, and with…

A grainy photograph of a pretty woman holding a baby is one of Carrie McArthur’s most treasured possessions. Carrie, 33, was the sole survivor of a fire that wiped out her family when she was just 8 years old in 1992. Not only did she lose her mother, Susan, 28, in the blaze but her two sisters, Christine, 9, Adele, 8, and brother, Robert, aged 5, too. Her life was saved by a brave paramedic who battled through the intense heat and smoke to reach her bedroom and lift her to safety. “The only thing I remember was waking up in agony. My whole body was pulsating in pain. Doctors had to remove all the toes on my left foot because they were so badly damaged,” Carrie, 33, tells New…

MONDAY Lemon and Herb Fish with Zucchini, Asparagus and Quinoa Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 1 tblsp lemon, herb & garlic seasoning 4 x 150g boneless, skinless white fish fillets 250g packet microwave brown rice and quinoa blend 1 tblsp olive oil 2 medium zucchini, halved crossways, cut into 1cm-thick wedges 2 bunches thin asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths ½ cup pitted Sicilian olives 1 tblsp drained baby capers 1 tblsp lemon juice Lemon wedges and garlic dip, to serve 1 Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of fish. Place on an oiled oven tray. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through. 3 Meanwhile, heat rice and quinoa blend in the microwave on high (100 per cent)…

Stay healthy over the festive and holiday season with the NutriBullet Balance. Its inbuilt Smart Nutrition Sensor connects to the app on your phone, to take all the guesswork out of counting calories, protein, carbs, fats and sugar in your smoothies and drinks. The app also allows you to keep a record of your own special blends. With a 1200-watt power base and 2 x 900ml cups, the NutriBullet Balance is the perfect gift this Christmas. Available at Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Myer, RRP $279, or visit bulletbrands.com.au .…

BREATHE, THINK, DO WITH SESAME STREET Help a Sesame  Street monster friend calm down and solve everyday challenges and help encourage your little one to develop resilience. Available on iTunes and Google Play. BALLS Balls glide past each other and make noises, patterns and  different shapes. Great for fine motor skills. Available on iTunes and Google Play. TOCA KITCHEN MONSTERS Little foodies will love this app. Cook and play with food for two hungry  monsters. Pick out the ingredients, then prepare slice, boil, fry, microwave or mix. And wait for the monster’s response... Available only on iTunes…

New mums are taught that it’s important to breastfeed their baby from birth. And as much as that is true, that doesn’t necessarily work out for everyone. But why are mums stopping? According to recent surveys, the biggest reasons for giving bub bottle feeds were: not enough milk (30 per cent); it was just time to stop (23 per cent); problems including cracked nipples (10 per cent); and going back to work (eight per cent). And it’s apparent that mothers who find themselves weaning their babies from the breast often feel a deep sense of loss and failure. “While this is a completely natural reaction, it is important to remember that you certainly have not failed and even if your baby received one drop of colostrum, you have provided [them]…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Travel or moving into a different world will widen your horizons during a new year-long Jupiter cycle. You’ll meet people from unusual walks of life and embrace a project or interest that’s a challenging learning experience. A long-distance relationship could grow too. This week, you’ll have to keep a clear head with expensive plans and a complex financial matter or arrangement to make savvy decisions. LUCKY NUMBERS: 7, 24, 26 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 During the new year-long Jupiter cycle that starts this week, you’ll pour energy into diet, health or fitness pursuits, while a new job or exciting opportunities to prove yourself will enable you to climb the ladder of success. This week, you’ll live life from the heart with encounters…

Q My wife and I are in our mid-30s and we have been married for two years. We have bought a house together and I thought this might be a good time for us to make our wills, but every time I bring up the topic she starts crying. How can I convince her that it’s just a sensible thing to do, not something to get upset about? RAY, VIA EMAIL. A Your suggestion is wise. Your wife needs to understand that a will is making sure your requests are met. Having a will at any age is the responsible thing to do. Tell your wife it is not worth getting upset about. It’s just making sure that your life is in order. But I understand why she gets upset.…

He might be best known as the host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but now Osher Gunsberg is teaming up with his dog Frankie for Audible for Dogs. The collection of curated audio books (available at audible.com.au/dogs) has been specially created for dog owners to play when leaving their pets home alone. Here, the presenter tells New Idea all about his best bud. MY PET’S NAME IS… Frankie. For a long time, it was just me, Audrey and Georgia and I was the only guy in the house. When we found out the puppy was going to be a boy, I had to work my way into getting the most butch blokey name. To be honest he is originally Frankie, but I call him Frank. WHERE I BOUGHT MY…

BOOK A DIAMOND IN THE DUST BY FRAUKE BOLTEN-BOSHAMMER WITH SUE SMETHURST In 1981, Frauke left Germany with her husband for a new life in Kununurra, WA. When Friedrich died by suicide three years later, she raised her young family in the remote Kimberley region and started selling rare pink diamonds. A powerful tale. (Out now.) MOVIE THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB For something completely different after having played a prim young Queen Elizabeth for two delightful seasons in The Crown , Claire Foy pulls on biker boots and a vengeful attitude to take on the role of Lisbeth Salander in this sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, based on Stieg Larsson’s bestselling thrillers. (In cinemas Thursday.) TV…

Actress Demi Moore, 55, has opened up about the personal demons that took her down a path of self-destruction that nearly killed her. “I was spiralling down a path of real self-destruction and no matter what success I had, I just never felt good enough,” Demi revealed when she was being presented with the Woman of the Year Award at the recovery organisation Peggy Albrecht Friendly House. “I had absolutely no value for myself and this self-destructive path – it really quickly brought me to a real crisis point,” she added. “It wasn’t clear at the time, maybe it was divine intervention, but two people who I barely knew stepped up and took a stand for me and presented me with an opportunity, which I guess was more like an…

All Together Now’s Greg Gould shot to fame on Australia’s Got Talent , but things could have been very different for the singer, who almost drowned in a flash flood several years ago. Driving home from a rehearsal, Greg’s car was swept up by floodwaters. “It happened so fast,” he tells New Idea. Greg climbed out the car window seconds before it sank and swam more than 2km to safety. “I had quite a big anxiety attack that night in the water,” he reveals. “It was a real fear that I hadn’t experienced before.” Luckily, Greg managed to get to dry land. But the life-changing incident made him realise he had to go after his dreams. “I was lost and then in that moment I…

He was tipped to replace Karl Stefanovic on the Today program, but Ben Fordham has dashed Nine executives hopes by turning down the lucrative job offer. The former Today show’s sports anchor told The Sunday Telegraph that he is not willing to sacrifice quality time with his young children, Freddy and Pearl. And speaking about Karl and fellow host Georgie Gardner’s lukewarm chemistry, Ben insisted, “They are doing an incredible job … and I can’t see that changing. I think Karl is made for Today .” Looks like Karl gets to keep his job. For now……

The festive season will be here before we know it. And when it comes to hosting a Christmas lunch to remember for all the right reasons, Maggie certainly has lots of experience. What are the food maven’s top tips to make the day as enjoyable and stress-free as possible? “My biggest piece of advice would be to do everything you can the day before,” she begins. “Do as much as you can, so it’s only last-minute things that you’re doing and let everyone help you. “For my family, it’s not having a hot meal but a room temperature meal, and everyone is involved in putting that meal together. We eat outside and then everyone but the cook gets to clean up!”…

They say good things come to those who wait – and that was certainly the case for acclaimed landscape designer Paul Bangay. “I’d been single for a while and, for about 18 months, I kept saying to a mutual friend, ‘Do you know anyone?’” says Paul. “Finally, he said ‘Oh, actually, there’s my good friend Barry McNeill’ and I said ‘Why did it take you so long to come up with that name?’” “We all went to dinner at an Italian restaurant in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, and Barry and I just hit it off instantly.” That’s not to say, though, that the couple’s first meeting seven years ago went entirely according to plan. “Barry is Irish and I’ve spent a fair bit of time in Ireland,” says Paul, 54.…

Charred Corn with Avocado and Black Bean Salad Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 50g butter, melted 2 x 425g packets corn cobbettes 1 small iceberg lettuce, finely shredded 400g can black beans, drained, rinsed 2 avocados, sliced DRESSING 120g sachet Mexican Spice Stir In Seasoning ½ small red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander ½ cup olive oil ¹/ ³ cup lime juice 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 To make dressing, place 1 tablespoon of the seasoning in a jug. Add onion, coriander, oil, juice and sugar. Whisk well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato. 2 Combine butter and remaining seasoning in a large bowl. Add corn. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 3…

Chilli-Roasted Vegetable Couscous Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins ¼ cup olive oil 2 tblsps fresh chilli stir-in paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into 3cm florets 300g broccoli, trimmed, cut into 3cm florets 1 red capsicum, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 120g baby spinach leaves, rinsed 1½ cups couscous 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed ¹/ ³ cup bottled Greek salad dressing Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Combine oil, chilli paste and garlic in a small jug. Mix well. 2 Place cauliflower, broccoli and capsicum in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with oil mixture. Toss well to combine. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C), stirring halfway, for about 25 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove. Gently stir in the spinach until wilted. 4 Meanwhile,…

Whether you grow your own tomatoes or buy them from the fruit shop, green tomatoes make a nice change from ripe red tomatoes. They have a tangy flavour and are slightly crunchy in texture. Here are some suggestions on how to make them even more delicious to eat. • Slice and dress with white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Serve as part of a summer meal or with a cheese platter. • Chop them into small pieces and combine with finely chopped red onion, green chilli and fresh chopped coriander. Mix with some fresh lime juice, a little caster sugar, salt and olive oil. Spoon over cooked fish, prawns, chicken or jacket potatoes. • Slice and cook them with other vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant and…

FIND YOUR HEALTHY WEIGHT If you’re overweight, losing a few kilos can make a major difference to the way your body functions. You’ll reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, as well as osteoarthritis and back pain. A balanced diet and being active are two of the keys to healthy weight loss. Tony Ferguson has recently launched a 12-week program that’s supported by a dietitian and personal trainer and includes weekly emails, meal plans, recipes and motivational exercise tips. Visit your TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy for more information, or see tonyferguson.com. STAY HYDRATED It’s amazing to think the body is up to 60 per cent water, so staying hydrated is one of the best things we can do to help it function at its best at…

FIRST STEPS BABY WALKER $69.95 (6–30 MONTHS) Watch your little one take their first precious steps with the fantastic  award-winning First Steps Baby Walker. With textured wheels and easy-grip handle, the sturdy walker gives all the support they need to take their first steps. The activity panel, which is loaded with developmental activities to encourage motor skills, can be removed from the walker for extra sit-down play! TOOT-TOOT DRIVERS GARAGE $69.95 (1–5 YEARS) Toot-Toot Drivers Garage includes a SmartPoint™ tow truck that can tow other vehicles. The garage also features nine SmartPoint™ locations over two floors of play. Three light-up buttons play fun garage phrases and sounds. Turning gears, moving spanner and car wash help promote motor skills. LEAPBUILDERS RANGE $24.95-$59.95 (18 MONTHS+) LeapFrog is excited to introduce LeapBuilders, the…

BATTLE CRY According to child health consultant, Jan Murray, the so-called ‘arsenic hours’ usually begin after a baby’s first growth spurt at around two to three weeks, with bub becoming grizzly and even inconsolable at a regular time each day. THE CALM IN THE STORM The cause of arsenic hours isn’t clearly understood, but it’s believed to have something to do with overstimulation of the sensory nervous system. Staying calm and relaxed, even when your baby is not, is important. It’s normal for infants to cry, strain, groan, break eye contact, stiffen and arch their backs during arsenic hours and you’ll be better able to cope with it by understanding and accepting that this behaviour is natural, and not the result of something you have or haven’t done. Parents tend…

IT’S COMPLICATED “Nana,” said Master 4, “I have a story to tell you, but it’s too complicated, so I will tell you when it’s not complicated.” CHERYL MEADS, WANGANUI, NZ. OPRAH-TIC As we drove over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on our road trip from Victoria, Master 5 looked out of the window and excitedly exclaimed: “Mum, Mum, look, its Oprah’s house!” S. ABRAM, HUGHESDALE, VIC. MUM’S RIDE My grandchildren Jasmine, 7, and Kyle, 6, were discussing how their horses went in the Melbourne Cup. Jasmine said, “My mummy won.” Kyle looked at her and said, “I didn’t know your mum could ride a horse.” SHIRLEY BLACKIE, RAYMOND TERRACE, NSW. PATTY CAKE PANIC After we moved house I signed up for a mothers’ group. I was hastily checking around the house…

BARNSEY! I very much enjoyed reading the Jimmy Barnes article (NI Oct 8). Jimmy is lucky to be alive. His wife Jane, is his saviour. It was upsetting to read, but also made me happy, because in the end, Jimmy lived to reconnect with his son David Campbell, and to tell his story. LINDA BELCHER, INGLE FARM, SA. THE CLEANING LADY Your Chemical-Free Cleaning Hacks (NI Oct 8) could not have come at a better time, New Idea. I had spring cleaning in mind, but no idea where to begin – other than knowing that I’d like to use natural products, given they’re better for me, my skin, and my environment. But hallelujah! You’ve now come to my rescue, and covered everything! Yours are simple solutions, utilising staple items most…

He has welcomed two babies in 2018 – one, an actual child: his son, Eesa; the other, Seven’s sketch comedy series Orange is the New Brown. Now, 32-year-old comic Nazeem Hussain tells us about both new arrivals. What was it like making OITNB ? Working on a comedy show, the aim is to make each other laugh and the crew laugh. Sometimes you forget it’s getting broadcast to heaps of people because you are just having too much fun. What inspires your comedy? The best way for me to comment on social issues is if I can personally relate, or if it’s something that happened to me. Then it’s the funniest. Where does the name Eesa come from? It’s the Arabic name for Jesus, so he’s got…

While the Beckhams were Down Under to attend Sydney’s Invictus Games, Victoria and two of her children, Harper, 7, and Cruz, 13, enjoyed a shopping spree at Dion Lee. Victoria went for low-key glamour in denim jeans and a white T-shirt paired with bright red heels and wore dark oversized shades. Her daughter Harper was dressed in a pale blue jumpsuit and white sneakers, and she held tightly onto her mother’s hand as they walked through the shops. David, meanwhile, was attending the Invictus Games…

Tom Cruise, 56, certainly looks great for his age and an insider has revealed his top secrets. “He stays on top of all the new non-surgical procedures and does a little at a time so no-one really notices anything except that he looks great and younger than his age,” an insider told Radar . “He’s also a huge fan of creams, moisturisers, face mud packs, toners and the steam room – which is great for unclogging pores.” And the action star sticks to an extreme workout routine. “He spends three hours a day in the gym,” spilled the insider.…

FLOWER POWER “Do I look good in this?” Harry asks. “Yes, you look bloomin’ marvellous!” replies Meghan (while trying to keep a straight face). REAR STEER! A cheeky moment boarding the plane. Is this what they mean by having fun Down Under?…

While Harry and Meghan’s tour of Australia has been viewed as a PR coup, shocking tapes recently uncovered reveal the royal family hasn’t always been so successful at handling their public relations. In 1987 members of the royal family – including Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Duchess Sarah and Prince Andrew – took part in a cringeworthy royal spin-off of the slapstick game show It’s A Knockout . “There was not a single courtier who did not think it was a mistake,” Ben Pimlott revealed in his 1996 book The Queen . Rather than making the royals more relatable, Pimlott states that the “excruciating” program “made the public stunningly aware that a sense of decorum was not an automatic quality in the royal family”.…

Stepping out in LA for the premiere of her upcoming movie Boy Erased, Nicole Kidman was simply glowing. But the actress’ stunning sequinned Markus Lupfer gown wasn’t the only thing that caught the attention of onlookers as she walked the red carpet alongside her co-stars. The 51-year-old, who has previously opened up about wanting more children, was seen tenderly touching her stomach as she posed for photos, suggesting a baby is on its way. “Nicole has made no secret of the fact that she wants more children with Keith and this time she’d love a little boy,” reveals a source close to the Big Little Lies star. She is more “determined than ever” to make her baby dream come true, the source added. So much so that Nicole and husband…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S WORST HOUSEHOLD HABIT? Paul: Leaving little piles of clothes hidden away everywhere behind chairs and curtains. Barry: Paul always leaves his muddy boots in the doorway. THEIR SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Barry: Although Paul dislikes the kitchen, he makes the best Victoria sponge you could ever have, which friends always request. It’s an English layered sponge cake with cream and jam in the middle. Paul: Cooking, but also the fact that Barry’s a great organiser – the whole house is organised. WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A MOVIE? Paul: Oh that’s easy! Jamie Dornan from Fifty Shades of Grey . He looks exactly like him and he went to school with him! Barry: Robert Redford. [Paul] was mistaken for him once in England –…

Fudgy Rocky Road Biscuits Makes 18, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 250g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ½ cup caster sugar ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg ¼ cup desiccated coconut 2 cups plain flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 150g packet Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Miniatures), chopped ¾ cup mini marshmallows 2 x 50g bars milk chocolate, finely chopped 1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Beat butter and sugars in small bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Beat in egg until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Stir in coconut and combined sifted flour, cocoa and soda. Stir in Peanut Butter Cups, marshmallows and chocolate. 4 Roll two tablespoons of mixture into…

Q What’s the best way to store butter. Can I keep it out of the fridge at room temperature so it’s easier to spread? Hayden , via email A Butter is best kept sealed in its original wrapping or container in the fridge at around 4C until it’s opened to protect it from light and absorption of odours from other foods. Once opened, you can keep it in the fridge in the same wrapper or container or transfer it to another airtight container (preferably glass). It can be refrigerated for up to two months, but always check the use-by date. Or divide butter into portions, wrap in baking paper and store in freezer bags in the freezer for up to six months.…

Raising resilient kids has become the goal for this generation, but what about parents? If we want to cultivate resilience in our kids, then surely the first step is modelling it in ourselves. That’s the key message from author and educator Sharon Witt who believes our kids are more influenced by what we do than what we say. “JOHN WANTS HOWEVER MANY KIDS I WANT. ARE WE READY RIGHT NOW? NO! I REALLY LOVE HAVING TWO, BUT I THINK WHEN I’M 70, I’LL LOOK BACK AND SAY, ‘OH, I WISH I HAD MORE’. I CAN’T SEE MYSELF REGRETTING HAVING A TON OF KIDS.”Chrissy Teigen, model, wife of John Legend and mother of two. “You can’t be what you can’t see which is why it’s important to model resilience rather than…

EATING HIS WORDS My MM nephew sends me funny little texts and I chuckled at his latest, which read: “Hi dear aunt, I swallowed a dictionary and it gave me ‘Thesaurus’ throat I’ve ever had.” R. JACK, ARMADALE, VIC. JUGGLE WITH DEATH MM had been to the hospital to visit his friend who had been in a nasty accident. “He’s very lucky,” MM told me. “It just missed his juggler.” What on earth did he mean? Then, it dawned on me – he meant jugular! A.W. CHALMERS, HIGHTON, VIC. JUST NUGGETS My husband and I were at the drive-through picking up dinner and the lady at the window asked if we wanted any condiments. “No thanks,” said my husband. “I don’t want a compliment – just my nuggets!” WILMA WINTER,…