Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 November 2019 i New Idea

Pippa Middleton was recently seen enjoying a rare night out with her father, Michael, and husband, James, at the launch of The Clean Liquor Company, which is owned by James’ brother, Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews. Pippa – Kate Middleton’s sister – stepped out in all red to support her brother-in-law’s new venture, which according to his wife, Vogue Williams, has helped changed Spencer’s life. Vogue said: “So unbelievably proud of my husband and best friend Spencer Matthews. He has always been incredible to me but to watch how he’s transformed his life over the last 18 months has made me love and admire him even more. “Since becoming sober he’s been working on his own project.”…

THE BOYS WARN CARLIN: ‘ANGIE’S USING YOU!’ During the show, Angie doubted Carlin Sterritt’s intentions after his own brother admitted he was only there to “boost his acting career”. However, now it seems that the tables have turned on the Bachelorette. “NOW COINCIDENTALLY, SHE’S RELEASING A BOOK. THIS WHOLE THING IS A PUBLICITY STUNT” In exclusive screenshots obtained by New Idea from a group chat among former contestants of the show, a number of the boys appear to question Angie’s motives, claiming she only went on the show to boost her own celebrity profile. “I have mutual friends with her and asked my mates and they said she’s nothing like what you see,” one wrote. “I’m sure he [Carlin] is [on there for love]. But she isn’t.” “She only…

Just a few years ago, Ajay Rochester’s family was only herself and her 20-year-old son Kai. The former The Biggest Loser host was adopted in 1969 as a 6-week-old baby and spent years trying to rediscover her roots. Ajay’s biological mother passed away in 1993 and she never got to meet her father. But now, the 50-year-old TV personality has the one thing she has always dreamed of: a little sister. After submitting her DNA online, Ajay was able to reconnect with her long-lost family and was beyond thrilled to discover she had siblings, including a half-sister, Janeene. “I really struggled to get in touch with her at first. I messaged her on Facebook, but she didn’t reply, and I couldn’t send a friend request,” Ajay exclusively tells New Idea.…

As 16-year-old Anj Barker gradually regained consciousness, she could hear people talking around her. Her parents, Helen and Ian, were there. And there were other voices too, which she soon realised must be doctors and nurses. Horrifically, her body was rigid, leaving her with little ability to move anything apart from her eyelids. “I thought I must have been injured in a car crash,” Anj exclusively tells New Idea. But the reality was far more traumatic – the teenager’s 20-year-old ex-boyfriend was responsible. After beating her to near death at her school grounds, Anj had been in hospital and unresponsive for nine months. “I don’t remember the moment I was first told about what had happened to me or if it was more of a gradual realisation,” she says. “I…

In 1991, in Chugiak in Alaska, David Kerr and his wife Michelle opened a strange package addressed to their son, George. “ALL THREE OF THE GUSTAFSON SIBLINGS ARE CONVICTED MURDERERS” As they unwrapped it, the package exploded, killing David instantly and badly wounding Michelle. Neighbours reported the force of the detonation was so large, they believed it was an earthquake. The bomb’s timing was certainly very suspicious – George was out of town, but he had recently been a key witness in a homicide trial, which saw two men – Raymond Cheely Jr and Douglas Gustafson – convicted of the highway murder of Jeffrey Cain in 1990. George, the intended recipient of the mail bomb, was in  the back seat of the car when Cain was killed. Cheely and…

Deep Dish Berry Meringue Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 25 mins 6 egg whites, at room temperature 1½ cups caster sugar 2 tsps cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar TOPPING 600ml tub thickened cream 125g punnet raspberries 125g punnet blueberries ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 1 tblsp vanilla essence 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, quartered lengthways 1 Grease a 23cm x 32cm x 6cm deep, ovenproof dish (14-cup capacity). 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl of an electric mixer until frothy. With motor operating, gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue to beat for a further 5 minutes, or until thick and glossy. 3 Beat in cornflour and vinegar until just combined. Spoon meringue into prepared dish.…

Crunchy Katsu Chicken Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 400g box frozen original chicken breast tenders 2 cups sliced wombok (Chinese cabbage) (150g) 1 cup shredded carrot (125g) 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, diagonally 4 green spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tblsps tonkatsu sauce ¼ cup Vietnamese salad dressing 100g packet fried noodles Japanese mayonnaise and dried chilli flakes, to serve 1 Cook chicken according to packet directions. Cool slightly. Cut diagonally into 1cm slices. 2 Place wombok, carrot, cucumber, onions and chicken in a large bowl. 3 Combine tonkatsu sauce with dressing in a small jug. Pour over salad. Add noodles. Toss. 4 Drizzle mayonnaise over salad. Sprinkle with chilli flakes. TIP Tonkatsu is a rich tangy, Japanese barbecue-style sauce available in the Asian section of supermarkets.…

Have a bath with a cup of Epsom salts, which is magnesium sulfate. “Epsom salt baths can help to relieve body pain and muscular soreness and increase magnesium levels in the body. Epsom salt baths also help to calm the nervous system to encourage better sleep,” says Jess.…

Q My boyfriend’s mother cannot stop talking about his ex-girlfriend. The moment I started dating my boyfriend, she didn’t like me. His mother brings up how well suited the ex was, and then tries to belittle many of my life choices. I’m always compared and I don’t feel like my own person. My boyfriend doesn’t know to handle it. I want to have an upfront conversation with the mother. What do you think? ALEX, VIA EMAIL. This woman is a pest! She is thoughtless and a trouble maker. She needs to be silenced but this is not up to you. Your boyfriend must stop ignoring his mother’s rudeness. She has no right to criticise you. Time for your boyfriend to speak up and tell his mother the ex is history…

WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A MOVIE ABOUT THEIR LIFE? Monique: Tom Hiddleston. I love him … he’s similar looking to Tim … and he plays Loki, my favourite anti-hero. And, like him, Tim can be extremely cheeky and a god of mischief in our home! Tim: Gwyneth Paltrow, because Monique’s obsessed with her Goop podcast. Tim: On the most recent Father’s Day, Monique made a cookbook for me based on all the recipes that I’ve made for her and the kids since we’ve met, which was absolutely beautiful. Monique: For our last wedding anniversary, Tim got us rings made with an engraved emblem of an ‘M’ and a ‘T’. WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE GIFT YOUR PARTNER HAS EVER GIVEN YOU? Tim: Monique refuses to use standard cleaning products;…

MONDAY Tori tells Justin to take Grace away – this is not her baby, she insists! Elsewhere, Jasmine makes a surprising confession to Irene. TUESDAY Justin is shocked to discover that Leah appears to have gone AWOL, and Willow is thrown to learn that Alex could soon be leaving the Bay forever. WEDNESDAY With Dean’s life rapidly spiralling out of control, Colby is forced to intervene. THURSDAY Mackenzie’s efforts to make Colby realise that Bella is playing him fall on deaf ears, while Robbo receives a delivery that chills the new dad to the bone!…

She became a second-time mum earlier this year – to her gorgeous ‘little ray of sunshine’, daughter Neve. But when Penny McNamee heads to the Home and Away studios for a day of filming, she’s met with not one but several bundles of joy. As Jake Ryan, who plays Robbo, has revealed: “We have quite a few babies who are rotated as Grace – and they’re all so gorgeous!” Indeed, Penny – who recently returned to the show from maternity leave - isn’t complaining. In fact, she couldn’t be happier to have found herself in baby-land both on-screen and off! “I’ve really loved having all these babies to cuddle,” says Penny. “It makes being away from my own baby while I’m at work a little bit easier. Remembering my lines…

1 Which Hans Christian Andersen story inspired Frozen? 2 What item of clothing helps Elsa hide her powers? 3 How many brothers does Hans have? 4 What is Kristoff’s profession? 5 Finish the lyric: “Let the storm rage on, the ____ never bothered me anyway.” 6 What is the name of Kristoff’s reindeer?  7 True or false: Kristoff doesn’t sing in Frozen. 8 How does Elsa keep Olaf frozen in the summer? 9 Which real life country is Arendelle based on? 10 What part of Anna’s body did Elsa hit with her powers when they were kids?…

On the back of Sonia Kruger’s surprise defection from Nine Network to Channel Seven, the hosting role on The Voice is unexpectedly vacant. According to a network source, The Veronicas are in-line for the gig. “They want to mix it up with younger hosts,” the source told New Idea. However, one person who might not be thrilled with the potential appointment is Delta Goodrem. The coach may potentially see the young hosts as possible spotlight stealers. Meanwhile, The Veronicas have already been in the headlines recently over an on-board incident that saw them booted off a domestic flight. But the source says this incident only strengthened their appeal with the network. “They love the recent Qantas headlines, plus the ‘twin factor’ for publicity,” the source adds.…

After being on-air since 1965, last week speculation emerged that Days of Our Lives could be coming to an end. As we await official confirmation, let’s look back at some of the show’s all-time greatest moments and characters. MOST MEMORABLE STORYLINES DEMONIC POSSESSION This 1995 supernatural storyline is up there with the best soap opera plots of all time. The outrageous events saw Marlena became possessed by the devil, leading her on-off beau John Black (Drake Hogestyn), who believes he’s a priest, to perform an emergency exorcism. STOP THE WEDDING! Bonnie Tyler’s classic hit song ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ proved the perfect soundtrack as Bo made a dramatic entrance to stop the wedding of his true love Hope to the unscrupulous politician Larry Welch (Andrew Hyatt Masset). BURIED ALIVE…

Anew interview detailing the full extent of the ongoing feud between Meghan and Harry and William and Kate, as well as Meghan’s well-devised plan to get her family away from the royals, is set to send the resilient monarchy into meltdown. Just weeks after Prince Harry all but confirmed rumours of a rift between himself and Prince William, the Sussexes have officially pulled out of Christmas celebrations at Sandringham – a move which further angered the royal family, particularly the Cambridges. “Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland,” Buckingham Palace stated. News of Harry and Meghan’s decision to remain in the US, instead of spending it with the Queen as per royal tradition, comes after the Sussexes and…

He is excitedly preparing for his television comeback, but it seems not everyone is thrilled with the news that Karl Stefanovic is returning to his former glory days. Still in the throes of newly wedded bliss, a source claims that his wife Jasmine has confided to close friends about her husband’s return to Today and has serious concerns. “It’s been hard for them both,” says a friend. “Jas has seen Karl at his worst and no-one wants to see a loved one suffer, so of course she feels protective over him and what they have. “Karl has said himself it’s a lot of pressure and she doesn’t want him stressed out again.” But having offered unwavering support through his fall from grace, the shoe designer is not only worried about…

Michael Hutchence was a teenager when he was taken to America by his mother, Patricia Glassop. His brother, Rhett Hutchence was left at home, leaving the younger sibling feeling so neglected he would spiral into years of heavy drug use. Now, a shocking Hutchence family secret – one which has been hidden for years – has finally been revealed. It was Rhett himself who made the discovery while watching Mystify, the documentary film about his late rock star brother which airs on the ABC on November 24. “I only found out through watching the film that Michael had known about [the trip to America] for a few months before going and it was a secret between Mum and him that I never knew about,” Rhett, 57, exclusively tells New Idea.…

The fallout of Prince Andrew’s association with the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal continues – and it’s affecting those nearest and dearest to him, including ex-wife Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson. Despite divorcing more than two decades ago, the Duke and Duchess of York have remained close. “We are bigger than friends,” Fergie, 60, previously told Hello! magazine. Not only do the pair still live together at the Royal Lodge, but they’ve remained actively involved as co-parents of their now adult daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie “We work in unity and Andrew and I are focused on being good parents together,” Fergie revealed in the same interview. “We learn from each other, support each other and understand it’s about communication, compromise and compassion.” Fergie herself is no stranger to controversy. From toe sucking…

When Helene Rushby woke up one day feeling very ill, she immediately put it down to a virus and assumed it would soon run its course. But her nausea and vomiting only got worse as the days progressed, and soon she had no choice but to seek help from her GP. “I went to the doctor and he asked me if I could be pregnant,” Helene, 35, exclusively tells New Idea. And I said, ‘Not a chance in hell!’” That’s because in 2013, Helene’s husband Simon, 36, had undergone a vasectomy after the couple’s mutual decision that their family was complete with their two children, Cooper, now 8, and Zoe, 6. “We had no reservations about booking in for it, but because we were so young, they tried to talk…

Cheesy Deli Filo Pie Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 12 sheets filo pastry 100g butter, melted 200g sliced champagne leg ham 290g jar avjar relish 1 cup grated Tasty cheese 230g jar marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup drained semi-dried tomatoes 220g tub cherry bocconcini, drained Baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Invert base of a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease base and side of pan. 2 Layer six sheets of pastry, brushing in between each with butter. Lift pastry into pan to line base and up side. Lightly press. 3 Repeat layering with remaining pastry and butter, placing pastry into pan at the opposite angle. 4 Arrange ham over base. Spoon over relish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Top with artichokes, tomatoes…

Baked Caramilk Cheesecake Serves 12, Prep and Cooking: 1 hour 25 mins 250g packet Nice biscuits 2 tblsps desiccated coconut 125g unsalted butter, melted Cadbury Caramilk chocolate curls, to decorate FILLING 180g block Cadbury Caramilk chocolate, chopped 250g block cream cheese, chopped 250g tub Philadelphia Caramilk flavoured cream cheese ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tblsp vanilla extract 250ml tub sour cream 3 eggs CARAMILK CREAM 180g block Cadbury Caramilk, chopped 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Invert base of a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edge of pan. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add coconut and butter. Process until combined. Press firmly over base and up side of pan.…

Gut feeling As we age, our natural collagen levels decrease, nding a way to replenish them with foods and supplements can be beneficial for the skin and fighting early signs of ageing. “Collagen works on our skin and also works on our gut health too,” Blair says. “Foods such as fish, red vegetables, dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, coconut oil and citrus fruits all help to boost collagen production.” We’re constantly hearing about the vital importance of a healthy gut and the effects a non-functioning gut can have on your mind and general wellbeing. An imbalance in the gut and an unhealthy microbiome can also lead to unhealthy imbalances on the outside, in particular, impacting on the body’s largest organ, our skin. Nutritionist and naturopath, Jess Blair (wellnessbyblair.com) explains why…

Caregivers are faced with a host of new parenting challenges as their children become teenagers. Associate professor and executive director of Raising Children (raisingchildren.net.au) Julie Green says this period of “huge change” can be an adjustment for both teens and their parents. “Teenagers have the job of developing into independent adults and they do this by testing boundaries and the reactions to that behaviour,” Julie explains. “As a result parents might see their child show strong feelings, intense emotions, physical changes, and shifts in relationships and how they view things, particularly with family.” Here Julie shares some advice to better equip parents to guide their teenagers through this challenging life stage. BIOLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SHIFTS Changes during adolescence refers to more than just the physical body developments of puberty. “Brain…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 An overdue financial discussion will guide you with a complex matter or costly plans. It will take a gentle touch to soothe a sensitive emotional issue with another. Fun, different pursuits will bring a feast of new experiences. You’ll travel further afield and meet interesting unusual people. A fortuitous turn of events on the job will nip a problem in the bud, or open the way to achieve a tough goal. LUCKY NUMBERS: 7, 17, 27 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Searching exchanges with someone close will shed light on a matter you’re struggling to come to terms with. Listening could change your whole approach. There may be complications with keeping a promise. Defining a boundary or sorting out awkward changes will take…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. DARKNESS AND LIGHT When I became fascinated with the afterlife as a child of about 7, it was the hope within these encounters that drew me. To me, ghosts and other mysteries weren’t scary, they pointed to a thrilling surprise beyond a horizon we couldn’t see. What child doesn’t love a surprise? And yet, there is unquestionably a scary side to these stories. I have interviewed enough terrified people over the years to know…

It appears that Princess Beatrice and her fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi aren’t the only ones getting themselves ‘wedding ready’! Ahead of the impending royal wedding, Dara Huang, Edoardo’s former fiancée and the mother of his son, has flaunted her fit physique on Instagram. The Mail on Sunday previously reported that Dara has been invited to the wedding, as Princess Beatrice and Edoardo want his 2-year-old son, Christopher, in attendance. According to the publication, Edoardo and his ex have remained on good terms since their split and are amicably co-parenting their son. Although the palace is yet to set a date for the latest royal nuptials, it appears Dara is already getting in shape for her ex’s big day. In addition to a number of recent posts at the gym, Dara…

1 Marlena Evans played by Deidre Hall Love interests have come and gone for Marlena, but life’s always been interesting since this diva’s 1976 on-air introduction. 2 Sami Brady played by Alison Sweeney If there was ever trouble in Salem, you can almost guarantee that scheme queen Sami was involved! 3 Bo Brady played by Peter Reckell In his 1980s heyday, tough and rebellious Bo was the hero you could count on to save the day. 4 Stefano DiMera played by Joseph Mascolo Since 1982, ‘DiMera’ has been the ultimate troublemaking supervillain who we love to hate! 5 Hope Williams played by Kristian Alfonso The other-half of Days power couple with Bo, Hope went from spoiled debutante to beloved heroine.…

Russell Crowe’s family hit back at allegations that claimed his home was given preferential treatment during the recent NSW regional bushfires. Seven News reported that Nana Glen locals claimed fire crews rushed past other burning homes towards the Hollywood actor’s 400-hectare property. While Russell is currently overseas, his niece Chelsea Crowe, who lives on the property, uploaded a Facebook post refuting these claims. Chelsea explained the firefighters’ plan was to contain the blaze as it moved through the state forest, which happens to back onto Russell’s property. “This move was not to protect [Russell’s] buildings in particular,” Chelsea added. “So if you think they were favouring a few buildings of his only, kindly f--k off.” A spokesperson for the NSW rural service told the Daily Mail that “crews are dispatched…

Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon are set to officially host the Today show in 2020 – and, according to a source, the 60 Minutes reporter is already feeling the pressure. The source revealed to New Idea that Allison is “flattered but very apprehensive” about the upcoming high-profile gig. “Bottom line, she is happy but nervous especially with the pressure on the new line-up to improve ratings,” says the source. The 40-year-old is also reportedly concerned about how she’ll fare alongside her controversy-stricken co-host. “She is worried about ‘the Karl factor’ and how his strong personality overshadowed others on the show.” Allison and Karl will have their work cut out for them to save the show’s ailing ratings, which hit an all-time low just prior to their appointment. But Karl has…

THE BROKEN ARROW KILLINGS Family annihilation is a distressingly common crime. But an entire household being attacked by two brothers who had plotted the killings for years is a rare, particularly ferocious event. This is exactly what happened in the case of the Bevers, a family who lived in the US town of Broken Arrow in Oklahoma. At about 11.30pm on July 22, 2015, police received a 911 call from 12-year-old Daniel Bever, who claimed his two older brothers were embarking on a murderous rampage. When officers arrived at the home, blood was splattered around the porch. Two of the Bever brothers, Robert, 18, and Michael, 16, had fled the scene into a wooded area behind the property. They were quickly apprehended, while the full extent of their bloodthirsty attack…

Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cake Serves 10, Prep and Cook: 1 hour Melted unsalted butter, for greasing 200g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind 3 eggs ²/ ³ cup milk 2¼ cups self-raising flour LEMON DRIZZLE 1½ cups icing sugar mixture 2½-3 tblsps lemon juice 1 Grease a 23cm round, non-stick bundt pan (8-cup capacity) with melted butter. 2 Beat butter, sugar and rind in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 In two batches, add milk and flour, stirring until combined. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth over top. 4 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 40 minutes, or…

Boozy Choc-Jelly Cocktail Serves 4, Prep: 10 mins 250g block Whittaker’s Jelly Tip Chocolate ¹/ ³ cup pure cream ½ cup raspberry-flavoured vodka ½ cup ice cubes 1½ cups vanilla ice-cream 1 Cut two rows, crossways, off the block of chocolate. Cut each of those rows in half lengthways to give four sticks. 2 Coarsely chop the remaining chocolate. Place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add cream. 3 Microwave on High (100%), stirring every 15 seconds, for about 40 to 50 seconds, or until melted and smooth. Remove. Cool for 5 minutes. 4 Combine vodka, ice and ice-cream in a blender. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining mixture to blender. Blend until smooth. 5 To serve, pour cocktail evenly into glasses. Drizzle with reserved chocolate mixture.…

A friend of mine who’s a widower feels sorry for divorcees. As he tells it, everyone feels compassionate towards someone who’s lost a spouse through death, whereas those who have split from their partner receive a lot less empathy. Part of it is the stigma and shame that still surrounds marriage breakdowns. I know, it took me a good three years to process feeling like a complete failure after my separation. Why couldn’t I save my marriage? To what extent had we damaged our children? Five years on I’ve learned to let go of the shame. It took a lot of work and I did a lot of reading but ultimately it was some reflections from the philosopher Alain de Botton that helped me see things differently. Break-ups, he says,…

SWISS MISS Master Lucas, 5, stared at my packet of chocolate. “Mum, why does it have a hospital sign on it?”he asked. “What?” I said confused. Then I realised what he meant. “Because it’s from Switzerland,” I said. “That’s the Swiss flag.” ALI LOCONTE, COOLANGATTA, QLD. MERE MALE When my British husband first came to Australia we went to a pub where he was surprised to see a sign saying ‘No thongs’. “How on earth do they check?” he asked. In the UK, thongs are skimpy underwear. MM thought he’d have to drop his trousers! SHIRLEY STEPHENSON, KINROSS, WA. INSPIRING SOPHIE Having moved to London to pursue her studies, it’s wonderful to see Sophie Delezio truly embracing this new chapter in her life (NI October 28). Sophie is such a…

When popular radio and TV star Tim Blackwell first met his wife, Monique, 18 years ago, they weren’t exactly in the same room. “It was at Nova in Perth, and we were on opposite sides of the studio glass,” says Tim. “Monique was studying and also working at Nova at the time, and I remember looking at her through the window in her Nova red promo shirt. I thought she looked very cute.” And Tim, recalls Monique, made an instant impression on her too. “He had spiky hair and a huge collared shirt on his very slim body at the time,” she says, laughing, “I thought it was very sophisticated for some reason! It’s not at all what he’d wear now – ever!” Introduced by a friend shortly after at…

MIA MORRISSEY (JADE): THE LAST MOVIE I SAW WAS… Judy, the film about Judy Garland, who is my vocal hero, so it was amazing. THE LAST BOOK I COULDN’T PUT DOWN WAS… I’m a massive Neil Gaiman fan, so I just read Good Omens. THE LAST ITEM OF CLOTHING I BOUGHT WAS… A pair of active tights from Lorna Jane. THE LAST MEAL I ATE WAS… A vegan Buddha bowl. THE LAST PERSON I SENT A TEXT MESSAGE TO WAS… My younger sister Piper, who is also the best person in the entire world. THE LAST SONG I LISTENED TO WAS… ‘The Lighthouse Song’ by Josh Pyke. It’s my favourite song. THE LAST WORKOUT I DID WAS… I went for a run around Bondi.…

Australian actress Georgina Haig recently starred in the Australian TV drama Secret Bridesmaids’ Business, but she is best known for her role as Elsa in Once Upon a Time. Here she speaks to New Idea about what it was like playing the Frozen princess. The mum of one admits her daughter Greta is a huge fan. “My daughter loves Frozen! There was a moment where she was at my mum’s house, and Mum’s got photos of me everywhere as Elsa. So all of a sudden, Greta was like, ‘Mummy? Elsa?’ And I said, ‘Yes I am Elsa. You have to do everything I say!’, trying to use it to control her behaviour! You’ve got to use what you can as a parent,” she says. “[Playing Elsa] was a very surreal…

Olaf Cupcakes Makes 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 40g packet golden butter cake mix 12cm piece licorice strap Edible pearl sugar (or white sanding sugar) 24 edible candy eyeballs (See Tip) Small orange jelly beans, cut in half crossways (See Tip) Black writing icing 4 mini marshmallows, each cut into three pieces ICING 2 cups icing sugar mixture 1 Line a 12-hole friand pan (½-cup capacity) with paper cases. 2 Prepare cake mix according to packet directions. Divide evenly among paper cases. Reserve icing sachet. 3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 25 minutes, or until just firm in centre when lightly pressed. Remove. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 4 Using kitchen scissors, cut licorice…