Innholdsfortegnelse for 20 July 2020 i New Idea

Radio queen Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has had some big changes in her life. After announcing her split from husband Lee in 2018, the 45-year-old moved out of their shared $6.7 million home in Sydney’s Vaucluse and adjusted to life as a single mother to the couple’s 9-year-old daughter, Kitty. And now it seems the KIIS FM star has found a new bachelorette pad to kickstart her single life in. The blonde beauty was spotted leaving a home inspection before snapping up the $11 million pad in Sydney’s Woollahra. Jackie O recently admitted on-air she has avoided going out and meeting men since her high-profile divorce. “I haven’t gone out a lot to be honest since I’ve been single,” Jackie told co-host Kyle Sandilands. But the radio veteran also confessed she…

In a new interview, Thandie Newton has revealed just what it was like working with Tom Cruise on the set of their box-office smash, Mission: Impossible – and given that she never signed on for any sequels, it’s fairly obvious that her experience wasn’t great. “I was so scared of Tom,” she tells Vulture magazine. “He was a very dominant individual. He tries super hard to be a nice person. But the pressure … He takes on a lot, and I think he has this sense that only he can do everything as best as it can be done.” Thandie, 47, also revealed Tom gave cast members Scientology-themed Christmas gifts. “Like a book with the greatest hits of Scientology, a bit like a Bible. I was curious, because it’s like,…

Prince Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein is once again under the microscope following the arrest of the late convicted sex offender’s girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Nigel Cawthorne, the author of Prince Andrew, Epstein and the Palace, says Maxwell’s arrest has inevitably dredged up allegations about Andrew’s association with the under-age sex ring. “The royal family must have known this was coming,” says Nigel. “Prince Andrew in particular is now in a very difficult position.” Although Nigel observes that Prince Andrew, 60, appears “rather too thick-skinned to panic”, it’s probable crisis talks are being held with palace advisors about this development and the potential implications on the Duke of York and the royal family. “This is all happening behind palace walls, so we won’t get to know the ins-and-outs of it,” Nigel…

With rumours Meghan has her eyes on the US presidency, it appears anyone can make the switch into politics. And sources tell New Idea Princess Beatrice is also looking for a career change. “She’s very interested in being a voice for kids … and has been working on a groundbreaking education reform that parliament is taking seriously,” says a source. With plans for her and Edo to split time between the UK and Italy, Beatrice, 31, has her sights on a dual-national role. “She’s thinking an ambassadorial role could work. The sky is the limit … She jokes among friends that she could change the laws and become the first prime minister with lineage to the throne in the next 10 years – though sometimes it’s plain to see she’s…

As lockdown lingers on in Los Angeles, sources close to Pink and Carey Hart say they’re struggling to keep their 14-year marriage on a positive note. “Carey and Pink’s relationship is a roller-coaster at the best of times, but they’re going stir crazy being stuck at home and it’s really putting them on a real downer,” says a source. “They are sniping and fighting a lot and hardly ever just relax and talk through their differences. “They were never built to be homebodies and always thrived when they had to spend time apart and miss each other.” Pink, 40, who married motocross star Carey, 44, in 2006 and shares two children with him – Willow, 9, and Jameson, 3 – revealed that both she and Jameson tested positive to coronavirus…

Laura Sharrad was one of the standout competitors on this year’s hit series of MasterChef. But despite the pasta queen becoming a household name, it appears to be business as usual for the chef and restaurant owner. New Idea has obtained pictures that reveal Laura has returned to her Italian restaurant, NIDO, which she operates alongside her chef husband, Max. The couple opened the Adelaide Hyde Park establishment last year with Laura, 24, admitting she sacrificed her involvement in the restaurant in order to return to compete in the current all-stars season of the reality cooking show. “Not only had I left my husband Max back at home in Adelaide, but our business too,” she told a local publication. “Everyone’s made sacrifices to be on the show, but I used…

As the new co-host of The Voice, US-based TV presenter Renee Bargh has been loving every single moment of being back on home soil, often posting snaps of her daily escapades on social media. And last week, the blonde beauty did just that. However, this time her followers were quick to notice she’d recently caught up with cricket legend Michael Clarke’s new flame, Pip Edwards. “The morning walk and talk, with more talk than walk,” Pip captioned a photo on Instagram. The pair could be seen talking during a walk on the beach. And there’s no doubt Pip’s new romance with ‘Clarkey’ was hot on their agenda. Renee, 33, reportedly first met Michael when he was dating her pal Lara Bingle in 2009, with the three becoming fast friends…

ALEX, 29 Alex is a sheep and cattle farmer from Cunnamulla in South West Queensland and describes himself as a loyal friend and brother who’s in touch with his emotions. The 29-year-old larrikin wants more than anything to fall in love and have children – and he hopes Farmer Wants a Wife will be the show to finally give him that. “I am fiercely loyal to my loved ones and I hope I can find a partner who feels the same way,” Alex explains. “I’m also an adventurous soul and need someone who is willing to go on adventures with me, but has the resilience to live in the isolation of the outback.” And proving he’s a softie at heart, Alex says he wants “a whole tribe of barefoot, grubby,…

Australia’s very own Tiger King, party boy property developer Sam Barnett, has revealed his new zoo is on course to open as soon as next month. The first animals at the private facility in far north WA will be two Sumatran tigers once owned by the original Tiger King, Joe Exotic. The 350-hectare facility in Kununurra, to be called Kimberley Zoo, and pictured above for the first time in an artist’s impression, won’t be open to the public. It has six staff and will ultimately have 11 animals this year, including the tigers, along with water buffalo, zebras and various birds. Staff will record the animals’ DNA and take part in breeding programs with other zoos around the world. Sam, 30, the son of former WA premier Colin Barnett, is…

Today, Sarah Turney is a strong and determined 31-year-old woman on a quest for justice. But 19 years ago, she was just a little girl who adored her big sister, Alissa Turney. And for the past two decades she’s had no idea where Alissa is, or if she’s even alive. It was May 17, 2001, when Sarah, then 12, came home from school to find a note on Alissa’s bedroom dresser saying she’d run away to stay with her aunt. But Alissa never arrived at her aunt’s house and Sarah never saw or heard from her again. That day, not only did Sarah lose a sister but so much more. “My mum died in 1993 when I was 4 and Alissa was 9. Alissa was the only mum I knew,”…

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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. A YEAR OF WONDERS Hard to believe, but this month marks a year since the launch of this column – and what a year it’s been. Through these pages and the accompanying podcast, I have had the opportunity to hear so many astounding stories. Some are seared onto my heart. How could I forget Annabelle, the ghost girl with the “sad, longing eyes” who appeared in the hallway of Danielle’s Sydney home, trapped between…

Brad Pitt’s rekindled relationship with son Maddox has resulted in the 18-year-old’s dreams coming true. The father of six has rebooted a 10-year-old movie project inspired by Maddox – and sources say he wants him to star in it! Now the pair have patched things up – after mum Angelina was court-ordered to stop alienating her children’s father – sources say Brad and Maddox have become so close they’re now creative partners on Battling Boy, based on a sci-fi comic Maddox was obsessed with as a kid. “Brad bought the movie rights as a gift to Maddox when he was 8 years old, but had to shelve the project for more money-making movies after they bought the Miraval estate,” says an insider. “But now he’s commissioned a team of scriptwriters…

In a rare public outing and without wife Amal, George Clooney has been spotted spending some one-on-one time with his son, Alexander. The 59-year-old took his 3-year-old to visit an ophthalmologist near his home in Los Angeles, wearing a bandana as a face mask while carrying his son. George was pictured without human rights lawyer Amal, 42, and their daughter Ella, 3, adding fuel to the speculation the pair are experiencing troubles in their marriage. The former power couple have not been pictured together in a happy family portrait since coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began in March. There have also been rumours the pair are isolating from the virus separately. In March, Life & Style claimed they have had disagreements over their differing parenting styles and are sleeping in different rooms,…

Veteran actress and model Brooke Shields proved she hasn’t aged a day since 1980’s Blue Lagoon, when she donned a star-spangled bikini during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations in the US. The 55-year-old flaunted her washboard abs and toned figure while enjoying Independence Day by the pool at her home in the Hamptons, New York. The Suddenly Susan actress has been spending isolation with her husband Chris Henchy, 56, and daughters, Rowan, 17, and 14-year-old Grier. Last month Brooke revealed the secret to her enviable bikini body, telling InTouch she learned to love the spiritual elements of health and fitness during the lockdown. “I never focused on the spiritual element of exercise or the idea of honouring your body and soul. Those were just words before; they didn’t feel…

For years Terri Irwin has made it clear she’s not been ready to move on from the memory of her late husband, Steve. But as her relationship with close family friend Russell Crowe appears to be gathering pace, the potential couple have hit a stumbling block: his ex, Danielle Spencer. “It’s like one step forward and two steps back with Russ; every time he gets close to moving on from his ex wife,” a source close to the family explains. Despite being separated for eight years and divorced for two, Russell and Danielle still remain incredibly close, are good friends and share parenting duties of their two sons, Tennyson, 14, and Charles, 16. But in recent months, Danielle appears to have been dropping increasingly heavy hints that she’s considering a…

Catherine Zeta-Jones has taken her first big steps towards an independent future from husband Michael Douglas, with sources believing her move all but confirms an epic $500m divorce is on the horizon. “Their marriage is effectively over,” reveals a long-time friend, who adds they have been living separate lives “for years now”. The Chicago actress announced last week that she’s re-launching her business Casa Zeta-Jones. While Catherine already designs bed linen under this name, she decided to expand her offerings, and will sell items such as vegan shoes and traditional Welsh love spoons. Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, friends say it’s a brilliant plan because it gives her something to focus on should the divorce goes through. “She’s lonely as hell,” says the friend. Indeed, with the couple’s children Dylan,…

MasterChef contestants are famous for giving it their all – but it appears the show has taken a gruelling injury toll on some of this season’s contestants. Fan favourite Brendan Pang will be forever scarred – literally – after sustaining a gruesome cut to his hand that required 13 stitches. While competing in a cafe challenge that aired in late May, the social worker tripped as he was carrying a glass bottle, resulting in a deep gash. Brendan, 24, said he knew it was serious after seeing a huge amount of blood pouring out of his hand. “I ran back down in shock, and screamed for help,” he told a local publication, adding it was a “freak accident” and he was lucky not to have cut through any tendons or…

He’s been lying low in Byron Bay but if TV bosses have their way, Zac Efron could be around for a bit longer. New Idea has learnt that Network Ten is hoping to convince Zac to appear in the next season of I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!, with an insider revealing he’s been offered $1.5 million to take part. Set to begin filming in January, the new season will likely be filmed locally as travel restrictions will prevent it being filmed in its South African location. “[Network] Ten are saving a fortune filming in Australia and can now afford some bigger names,” says the source. “Zac is the No. 1 most wanted participant.” If he agrees, it won’t be Zac’s first adventure-based reality show. Last year…

Having lived all his life in a remote country town, Mat Garrick is used to encountering slippery and slimy creatures the bush. And it’s a good thing too, as the Big Brother star tells New Idea his time in the house has been no different. “Who’s the biggest snake? eez ... there’s that many in there it’s like one of Steve Irwin’s zoos!” the 30-year-old mining electrician chuckles during our chat last week. “Look, as far as people being snakes, it’s just game play; people need to remember that. “A quarter of a million ucks is on the line, so eryone, whether they admit it or not, was in some way, shape or form, strategising and playing the game. I’ll put y hand up. I was wheeling and dealing and…

1 OK, LET’S START WITH AN EASY ONE! WHAT WAS THE NAME OF ROSS’ PET MONKEY? 2 JOEY ONCE AUDITIONED TO BE A GAME-SHOW HOST. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE SHOW? 3 IN THE FINAL-EVER EPISODE, PHOEBE TRIED TO CONVINCE RACHEL THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PLANE’S LEFT _______. WHAT WAS THE (MADE-UP) PLANE PART? 4 IN SEASON 1, RACHEL WAS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED, BUT DITCHED HER GROOM AT THE ALTAR. WHO WAS HER FIANCÉ? 5 ROSS MASTERED A JAPANESE STATE OF TOTAL AWARENESS. WHAT DOES HE CALL IT? 6 NAME PHOEBE’S TWIN SISTER. 7 WHO OWNED THE FLUFFY HANDCUFFS THAT WERE DISCOVERED WHEN CHANDLER AND MONICA WERE PACKING TO MOVE HOUSE IN THE SERIES FINALE? 8 IN SEASON 10, RACHEL DATED AN OLDER MAN NAMED PAUL,…

Before Kylie Hay fell pregnant with her son, the young mum was always healthy, fit and active. The 40-year-old from Victoria would fluctuate between 60 and 70kg, but her second pregnancy really put the strain on her body. “I ended up getting to 128 kilos with that pregnancy,” Kylie admits to New Idea. “I didn’t have any conditions, I just ate and ate and didn’t stop eating, as well as drinking sugary drinks.” Kylie remembers walking out of the hospital with her newborn baby boy. She weighed in at 117kg, and instead of basking in the glow of new motherhood, she quickly fell into a deep depression. “When I walked out of the hospital at 117 kilos, I was severely depressed and worried about my health as I could potentially…

Warm Cocoa Marshmallow Cake Makes 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour,10mins 125g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2 tblsps cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup white marshmallows (100g) CHOCOLATE SAUCE 100g dark cooking chocolate, chopped ¹/³ cup pure cream 1 Lightly grease a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 20cm). Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edge. 2 Place butter, 1 cup water, sugar and combined sifted cocoa and soda in a large saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Bring to boil. 3 Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Cool slightly. Add eggs and flour. Whisk until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. 4…

ROASTED GARLIC MASH Wrap 6 cloves peeled garlic and 2 tsps olive oil in a sheet of foil. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, peel and chop 1kg sebago potatoes. Boil in a large saucepan of water until tender. Drain. Return to saucepan with garlic. Mash until smooth. Stir in 50g chopped butter and 1 cup pure cream. Season with salt and pepper. CHEESY MUSTARD MASH Peel and chop 1kg sebago potatoes. Boil in a large saucepan of water until tender. Drain. Return to saucepan. Mash until smooth. Stir in 50g chopped butter, 1 cup milk, ½ cup each finely grated parmesan and grated Tasty cheese and 1 tblsp wholegrain mustard. Season with salt and pepper. SWEET POTATO AND CHIVE…

As well as dividing us between young and old, employed and unemployed and law-abiding and sneaks, the coronavirus crisis has separated us in another revealing way. In one camp are the declutterers, who have used their excess time wisely to tidy every cupboard and dispose of every can past its use-by date. Then there are the rest of us – those with good intentions who were either too busy or too lazy or figured a Netflix binge was a more enjoyable use of our time. If you’re in the latter camp, I’m sure at some point you succumbed to declutter envy when friends shared photographs on social media. That’s certainly how I felt, until I came up with a truncated and achievable version of the full-scale clean-up. In short, I…

SEND US YOUR BEST STORIES AND PICTURES This is my nephew, Jasper, and his cat, Dave. Dave doesn’t like sitting on laps, he prefers backs or shoulders! JANE, VIA EMAIL. MERE MALE We ordered a pizza from a well-known chain and it had hardly any topping on it. Several nights later, we saw an ad on TV for this chain and the pizza had loads of topping. I said to MM, “Why didn’t ours look like that?” He replied: “Well, two things did – the box, and the pizza was round. What more do you want?” L. SIMMONDS, SALISBURY PLAIN, SA. KEEPING TABS My doctor told me to watch my drinking, so now I drink in front of the mirror! I love reading New Idea, have done for over 40…

She’s long been one of our favourite stars. And two decades after she first moved into Summer Bay as the kindhearted Leah, Ada Nicodemou remains as popular as ever with Home and Away fans around the globe. “It’s wonderful to turn up to work every day and feel so loved and supported,” says Ada. “Working on the show is never a chore and the cast is a family.” When she’s not in front of the cameras of the hit weeknight series, Sydney-based Ada loves nothing more than relaxing at home with her gorgeous 7-year-old son Johnas and her partner Adam Rigby. Here, the talented actress shares her life in 10 pictures. 1 “Here I am with Johnas in Old Town in Rome last year. Obviously, Johnas is the love of…

MADONNA & CHER’S 35-YEAR FEUD EXPLODES! Legendary diva Cher has told friends it’s high-time her arch rival Madonna hung up her microphone, according to sources. “She snickers to pals that Madonna as a performer is a joke and is all washed up,” reveals one insider. A few months ago, Madonna was forced to cancel shows on her Madame X tour because of an injury. Cher, says the source, “just rolled her eyes and murmured that she should just retire already”. The ‘Turn Back Time’ singer and the Material Girl have been locked in a bitter feud since the ’80s, when Cher invited Madonna, who was then married to her good friend Sean Penn, to a party at her Hollywood home. Madge apparently acted like a stuck-up snob and bad-mouthed all…

Sandra Bullock is reportedly “reeling” after her former stepson, Jesse Eli James, was arrested twice for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. The altercations took place in March and April, and Jesse, 23, has been charged with both misdemeanor and felony assault family violence. He is free after posting $11,400 bond but has yet to enter a plea, as courts are closed during the COVID-19 lockdown. Sandra divorced Jesse’s dad, Jesse James Sr, in 2010 after it was revealed he’d cheated on her. A source says: “She’s incredibly upset, heartbroken really, that someone she cared for and raised as a mother could seemingly be capable of hurting or harming a woman!”…

Matt LeBlanc was a man on a mission as he stepped out in Los Angeles on July 7, adhering to his Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston’s recent plea for all Americans to “wear a damn mask” when in public. Both Matt, 52, and Jen, 51 are eagerly awaiting the day they can resume work on the highly anticipated Friends reunion. Filming was originally meant to happen on March 23 and 24, but was rescheduled for August due to the pandemic. Matt was initially against reprising his role as Joey, but last month Jen and co-star Lisa Kudrow, 56, confirmed the project isn’t going to be a typical reboot. “It’s not scripted,” said Jen. “I will not be Rachel, although I kind of am. Well, we’re all sort of little fragments of…

They were once the best of friends, but since Harry fled his life as a senior royal, his once close relationship with Kate had all but vanished. Now, New Idea understands Harry, who is said to be struggling to adjust to his new life in LA, has secretly reached out to his sister-in-law to mend the rift and there’s some hope that he will follow her advice and return home to the UK to sort things out with the rest of the family. “It’s going to be really hard for them all to make up if they are living thousands of miles apart,” says author of Royally Suited: Harry & Meghan in Their Own Words, Phil Dampier. “One of the tragedies of Megxit is the way Harry and Kate have…

Meghan Markle is set for a showdown with Kim Kardashian – over politics! Sources tell New Idea the ambitious ex-royal, 38, is seeing green now the reality superstar’s husband, rapper Kanye West, has thrown his hat in the ring to replace Donald Trump as America’s next president. “Meghan is eyeing a run in 2024, and the last thing she wants is to be up against someone like Kanye and Kim, who would steal her thunder in the glamour stakes,” dishes an insider. It’s claimed Kim, 39, is priming herself for a key role in Kanye’s campaign, with the pair’s combined $4.5 billion fortune giving them an unlikely shot at the White House. Meanwhile, Meghan is said to be biding her time before launching her own audacious attempt – and she’s…

The Voice Australia has rated a disappointing second to MasterChef Australia in 2020 – and the network executives are reportedly not happy about it. A network insider has confirmed to New Idea that the higher ups are “definitely worried” that the former hit show has taken such a popularity dive – and they’re considering desperate moves to revive its future fortunes. “[They] are definitely worried about being No. 2 to MasterChef and the drop in ratings,” reveals the insider. “They have always been No. 1.” As a result, drastic changes are reportedly on the cards, with the celebrity coaching panel set to be overhauled. According to the insider, international judges Boy George and Kelly Rowland are on the chopping block as the show pursues a new direction. “I think they…

She’s a successful actor, DJ, model and author, but now it seems Kate Ritchie could be adding dancer to her impressive résumé. She’s rumoured to be the latest star joining the 2021 series of Dancing with the Stars. Following in the footsteps of fellow Home and Away star Lynne McGranger, a TV production insider tells New Idea Kate is always the top pick when reality TV producers draw up their wish-list of stars to take part in the much-loved reality primetime shows. “Kate has an open invitation to do all the shows and they chase her every year,” says the source, but this time it’s been confirmed: “Kate will do DWTS in 2021.” It seems Kate might have been considering an offer for some time. In March 2019 she dropped…

Another season of Big Brother has been announced, and there could be some familiar faces in the house! “There’s an idea floating around ... if it comes to fruition, the season will have a Survivor Champions vs Contenders vibe – a mix of old and new faces,” claims an insider. “Nostalgia is really big with viewers right now, and the thinking is people will definitely tune in if some of their old favourites return.” Topping the wish list are Sara-Marie Fedele, Tully Smyth, Reggie Bird and divorced couple Jess Hardy and Nathan ‘Marty’ Martin.…

ROB LOWE With lead roles in ’80s flicks such as The Outsiders and Oxford Blues, Rob was a certified teen idol – and like many of his Brat Pack buddies, his life was plagued by scandal. In 1988, film offers dried up when a sex tape surfaced featuring the actor and a girl he met at the Democratic National Convention. It was an all-time low in his personal and professional life, but Rob, now 56, has since made peace with the incident by finding its silver lining. “I think it’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” he’s said, confessing that the incident motivated him to get sober. “Sober got me married [ to Sheryl Berrkoff]. I’ve been married 29 years, and I have two great sons. “I don’t…

In August 1955, a 14-year-old African American boy named Emmett Till went into a Mississippi grocery store to buy a 2 cent stick of gum. The Chicago teenager was visiting the Southern state that summer, staying with his uncle Mose Wright in the town of Money. In the family-owned grocery store, Emmett was served by Carolyn Bryant, a 21-year-old married white woman. What transpired may never be known, but it soon became the catalyst for America’s emerging civil rights movement. Carolyn told her husband and brother-in-law that young Emmett flirted and whistled at her. She also accused him of grabbing her around the waist and threatening her. Four days later, on August 28, 1955, Roy Bryant, Carolyn Bryant’s husband, and his half-brother J.W. Milam, abducted Emmett from his uncle’s home.…

Piri Piri Chicken Bake Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 8 chicken thigh cutlets, skin on (1.6kg) 2 tblsps piri piri barbecue seasoning 2 tsps olive oil ¹/³ cup chicken stock 750g chat potatoes, quartered 250g packet vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 1 red onion, thickly sliced 2 tblsps lemon juice Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Combine chicken and seasoning in a large bowl. Toss well to coat. 2 Heat oil in a large, flameproof roasting pan over a high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate. 3 Add stock to same roasting pan. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Arrange potatoes, tomatoes and onion over base of pan. Top with chicken, skin-side up. Pour…

Blueberry, Lemon Choc Scone Wedges Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 2 cups self-raising flour, plus extra, for dusting 1 tblsp white sugar, plus extra 2 tsps 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind ½ cup pure cream ½-2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup frozen blueberries ½ cup White Choc Bits Spreadable butter, to serve 1 Grease and line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Combine sifted flour, sugar and rind in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add cream and ½ cup of the milk. Using a flat-bladed knife, gently stir to form a sticky dough, gradually adding extra milk, if needed. Add berries and chocolate. Stir with a knife until just combined. 3 Turn out onto a bench lightly dusted with extra flour. Very gently…

They’re full of essential nutrients, such as selenium, copper, biotin, niacin, and riboflavin, that keep skin and hair healthy. They’re also full of antioxidants to help with disease prevention. Mushrooms also add an amazing savoury ‘umami’ flavour to any dish where they have been added. DO • Wipe them gently with a damp cloth or a soft brush to remove any dirt. • Eat the whole mushie, as the stems are also edible, so there’s no waste. DON’T • Peel off the skin – it’s time-consuming and you will lose a lot of the goodness and flavour. • Wash them – it makes them mushy as they absorb water very easily!…

Meal prepping has become a must-do in modern households, with the act of cooking up big batches of food and dividing it into single-serve portions a great time-saver for busy families. But why  stop at dinnertime? The morning household rush means breakfast is often an afterthought and invariably eaten hastily. If you’re up against the clock every morning, dietitian and Mayver’s Peanut Butter ambassador Susie Burrell recommends applying the meal prep philosophy by planning to make wholesome pre-made breakfast options that can also be eaten on the run. Some of Susie’s suggestions are Peanut Butter Brekkie Muffins and Peanut Butter and Coconut Chia Buckwheat Parfait Cups, which can be made the night before or even a few days in advance. By pre-making your breakfast ahead of time, Susie says you…

Jasmine’s (Sam Frost) intensifying obsession with Tori’s (Penny McNamee) young daughter Grace has become obvious to all those around her. But no-one could have foreseen this week’s truly shocking turn of events. In a must-see instalment of Home and Away, an out-of-control Jasmine lashes out at Colby (Tim Franklin), accidentally scratching the police officer’s face – and drawing blood! Earlier, after receiving pictures of Jasmine with Grace which were taken to promote the gym’s new mother and daughter classes, an irked Tori raises her concerns with Colby. “When Tori first sees the photos of Jasmine and Grace on the gym’s marketing material, she is shocked,” Penny tells New Idea. “She thought that the photos were going to be of her and Grace – not Jasmine and Grace. “At first, Tori…