Indholdsfortegnelse for 26 June 2017 i New Idea

5 years on... She’s strong, fit and looking forward to having children with Mr Right. If Dana Vulin had been allowed to see out her 20s as planned, she would be married with a child by now. Instead, she’s 31, single, unemployed and still recovering from burns to nearly 65 per cent of her body following a horrifying attack in 2012. But she’s happy. ‘I hoped, but never thought it would be possible to look this much like the old Dana again,’ she says proudly, joking that her face once had more craters than the moon. ‘I love the me I am now far better than the me I once was.’ On February 16, five years ago, as the Perth freelance business manager lay dozing on her couch in the…

1 THIS TIME NEXT YEAR Prepare to see a lot more of Karl Stefanovic as he ventures away from Today to host the heart-warming new series This Time Next Year. Filmed over the course of a year, the series follows everyday Australians as they do amazing things on the way to achieving their biggest goals. 2 PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK This Australian classic has been given the remake treatment. And from the teaser pictures alone, it’s set to be must-see viewing! With a stellar cast featuring international and home-grown talent, keep your eyes peeled for Orange Is The New Black’s Yael Stone and Game Of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer. 3 HELL’S KITCHEN Could you imagine cooking in Marco Pierre White’s Michelinstarred kitchen? Ten bold celebrities, including Sam Frost, Lincoln Lewis and…

$ 1.50 Ham and Tomato Strata Serves 4-6, Prep 5 mins, Cook 45 mins TIP Strata can be prepared to end of Step 3, up to one day ahead. For a change, replace ham with shredded roast chicken meat. 225g ciabatta bread, torn into large pieces 100g shaved leg ham, chopped ½ x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 2 green spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 6 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups milk 2 tsps ground paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup grated Tasty cheese 1 Grease a shallow ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity) 2 Place bread in prepared dish. Scatter over ham, tomatoes and onions. 3 Whisk together eggs, milk, paprika, salt and pepper in a large jug. Whisk in cheese. Pour over bread mixture. Cover. Refrigerate for 1…

Apple Custard Tart Serve 8, Prep 40 mins, Cook 45 mins 1¼ cups plain flour ¼ cup caster sugar 2 tblsps custard powder 100g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1 egg yolk 1-1½ tblsps cold water 400g can pie apple slices 1 tsp ground cinnamon Ground nutmeg, to decorate Pure cream, to serve CUSTARD 2 eggs 2/3 cup caster sugar 2 tblsps custard powder 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Lightly grease a 24cm round, loose-base flan tin (3.5cm deep). 2 Process flour, sugar, custard powder and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles fine crumbs. With motor operating, add yolk and enough water until mixture forms a ball. Remove. Shape into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3 Roll out pastry between two sheets of…

Who needs injections and fillers? Applied correctly, makeup can magically turn back the clock – but get it wrong and it can age you. Make-up maestro Napoleon Perdis reveals his secrets to always getting it right. ‘We’re all so busy in the morning, so your look should be quick and easy to apply, yet beautiful and fresh,’ he says. Here’s how... 1PREP SKIN Use a hydrating moisturiser before you apply a primer to help make-up last longer. For a fresh, youthful complexion, keep your foundation minimal. If you use too much, it can sit in dry areas and emphasise unwanted lines. 2 ADD DEFINITION Fuller brows make you appear younger as they soften the other features of your face. Thin brows can make your eye socket and brow bone appear…

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FAST FEED My teenage son came home from work one night, tired and hungry, and asked if he could have two pies for dinner because he wanted something to eat that wouldn’t take long to cook. I told him we had some frozen meat pies, but I warned him they took 60 minutes to cook, plus the oven had to be preheated. ‘OK, I’ll just have one pie then,’ he replied. LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100! S. Black, Toowoomba, Qld. SWEET TALKER My teenage grandson spends a lot of time with his grandpa, and is taking on some of his characteristics. When I asked him to bring the bin in, he grinned and said: ‘No worries, Sunshine.’ R. Baker, Forster, NSW. AN APP FOR THAT MM and I are…

It was a case of history repeating itself for Nicole Kidman, with the news she has been blacklisted from another child’s wedding. Less than two years after Nicole was banned from adopted daughter Bella’s Scientology nuptials, the Lion star has been sidelined once again by her son Connor. Tensions are said to be running high between Nicole and the 22-year-old after she learnt Connor was ready to pop the question to his girlfriend Phylicia Bugna, who lives with Connor in Clearwater, Florida. ‘Phylicia has been dropping heavy hints that she wants a ring on her finger, and Connor looks ready to oblige,’ reveals a source. But after learning Phylicia, 26, has a wild streak – she was accused of assault, although the charge was dropped – Nicole is extremely concerned…

It’s happy baby news all round, with Naomi Watts revealing she is going to be a mum again! Sources close to the Aussie actress say she is adopting a baby girl. ‘She’s been thinking about this for two or three years,’ discloses a pal. It is believed she has been taking advice from her actress pals Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron – both of whom adopted on their own. ‘She should be welcoming a baby daughter by August or September...’ The insider revealed Naomi’s decided to give the little girl the middle name Myfanwy after her beloved mum. ‘[She]’s so excited at the prospect of having a daughter. She always regretted not having kids earlier. In the perfect world, she’d have liked to have had four children. That’s why she…

ASSAULT ENDS FIL MING! SHOCK REPORT While things are looking rosy here in Australia, The Bachelor franchise is under fire over in the States. Spin-off show Bachelor In Paradise has been axed after just one day of filming, amid claims of ‘misconduct’ involving contestants DeMario Jackson, 30, and Corinne Olympios, 24. According to reports, Corinne was deemed to be too drunk to consent when DeMario performed oral sex on her poolside – to the point that a field producer made a formal complaint to US broadcaster ABC, which stopped filming to launch an internal investigation. ‘There was hugging and kissing and touching, but before long, she seemed to go limp,’ a source told the Daily Mail. ‘DeMario kept trying to hold her up and... he appeared to be having intercourse…

Sizzling Beef Fajitas with Guacamole Serves 4-6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 6 mins TIP If short on time, replace rump steak with beef stir-fry strips. We heated our tortillas in a frying pan over a medium to high heat. 750g beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 tblsps taco seasoning 2 tblsps olive oil 5 green spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths Warmed mini flour tortillas, crumbled feta, thinly shredded red cabbage and lime wedges, to serve GUACAMOLE 2 medium ripe avocados 3 green spring onions, finely chopped 1 large tomato, deseeded, finely chopped 1 tblsp lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste Tabasco sauce, to taste 1 To make guacamole, peel and deseed avocados. Coarsely mash flesh in a medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap.…

MAKE IT tonight Pork with Curried Pasta Cabbage Salad Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 10 mins 600g pork medallions Salt and pepper, to taste SALAD 300g spiral pasta 300g red cabbage,thinly shredded 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips 80g baby spinach leaves 1/3 cup thinly sliced soft, juicy dried apricots 1/3 cup thinly shredded,fresh mint leaves DRESSING ½ cup low-fat natural yoghurt ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tblsps korma curry paste 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 To make salad, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well again. Combine with remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. 2 Season pork with salt and pepper. 3 Heat an oiled, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat.…

Q My long-term partner passed away last year. He was deaf and usually required hearing aids. Although I was talking to him close to his ear without hearing aids in the last few days of his life and was with him up until his passing, I wonder if he could hear what I was saying? I would love to know, and anything else you can tell me about him. Faye, via email. A Faye, he could hear you. When people are in a coma, their soul is hypersensitive, and they can experience touch, hearing and even sight because their soul often stands beside their body watching what’s going on around them. So rest assured, he heard what you had to say to him in his final days. I’m sorry you…

WITH KAREN MOREGOLD For all things astrological, visit my website: karenmoregold.com HEXWORD Each of the clues below has a six-letter answer. Write the answer clockwise in the spaces around the appropriate clue number. Where the hexagons touch, the letters in the adjoining segments will be the same. We’ve answered one clue for you. The letters in brackets tell you the first letter of the answer. The letters in the inner coloured hexagon will spell a hidden word. CLUES 1 Noah –, Australian actor who played Mr Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (T) 2 Set alight, catch fire (I) 3 Commercial or political catchphrase (S) 4 The – Brothers, early rock duo comprising Phil and Don (E) 5 Blake –, Gossip Girl star (L) 6 – Weather, jazz classic made famous by Ella Fitzgerald…

TIME TO GROW UP Q A few years ago my father made it clear to my husband that he couldn’t stand him. My husband said he felt the same way. It put me in a difficult situation and I chose my husband over my father. We now have a son, and although I’m still angry with my father it upsets me that he may never meet his grandson. I don’t want to reconcile with him behind my husband’s back, but I worry that one day it may be too late. Kathryn, via email. A It’s not a good idea to subject your son to a toxic environment. It’s more important your husband and father call a truce. They’re behaving badly and making you miserable – it’s unfair! Don’t introduce your…

CALL HER QUEEN MARIAH Mariah Carey’s night nannies confirm her diva status, explaining: ‘She makes all her house staff call her Queen Mariah. The night nannies have it worse though. They have to make sure her twins Monroe (above left) and Moroccan don’t wake her through the night, and in the morning they have to treat Mariah like royalty. If they don’t tell her she “looks radiant”, there’s trouble!’ ANGE’S 2AM BEDTIMES In Cambodia, Angelina Jolie cooked up spiders for her kids, but at home in LA, her six kids fill up on sugar. ‘Angie’s kids eat way too much sugar and are up until all hours. The nannies have to keep watch,’ says a former night nanny. ‘She doesn’t mind if they stay up till 2am, but she does…

She seemingly has it all – supermodel genetics, a multimillion-dollar wellness empire and two gorgeous teenage sons. But as Elle Macpherson faces the prospect of yet another marriage breakdown, those close to the model are asking: will she ever find true love? News broke last week that the 53-year-old had split from her billionaire property developer husband Jeff Soffer after four years of marriage, amid rumours he had cheated on her. ‘She has left their house at Indian Creek in Miami with her kids and is looking for her own house. He has been linked to some other women, but insists they are just friends,’ a source told the New York Post. It’s not the first time Jeff, 48, has been accused of straying. Before their 2013 Fijian nuptials, he broke…

You know what. It , s back up. OK, I , m to [sic] skinny. Say what you like. I can , t care anymore. I am in so much pain and one fun thing for me to do is take pictures and be creative to forget about my troubles. I just got up off the f loor I , ve been sobbing for an hour, feeling the collective energy of strangers all over the world weighing in on my family , s problems. Since I was born, this has been my life. This life is also what I believe made me sick. The anorexia, the depression. I , ve spent my life trying to please strangers. If I continue to do so I will die. My mom told me…

REVEALING ROYAL EXTRACT As the anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic death approaches, leading royal biographer Andrew Morton has rereleased his famous book Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words with all new passages, as told by the late royal herself. In this special extract, we reveal the most shocking new revelations... THE BRACELET CHARLES GAVE CAMILLA Somebody in his office told me my husband had had a bracelet made for her which she wears to this day. It’s a gold chain bracelet with a blue enamel disc. It’s got ‘G and F’ entwined in it, ‘Gladys’ and ‘Fred’ – they were their nicknames. I walked into this man’s office one day and said: ‘Oh, what’s in that parcel?’ He said: ‘Oh, you shouldn’t look at that.’ I said:…

Fresh, new recipes Peanut Butter Choc Brownie Serves 8, Prep 40 mins, Cook 45 mins TIP Peanut butter cups are available from major supermarkets. 200g block dark chocolate, chopped 150g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup plain flour 2 tblsps cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 150g packet Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures, halved Vanilla ice-cream, to serve SALTED CARAMEL 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup water 300ml carton pure cream 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper. 2 To make salted caramel, combine sugar and water in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Gently boil, without stirring,…

Cauliflower, Pumpkin and Green Bean Curry Serves 4, Prep 5 mins, Cook 20 mins 1 tblsp vegetable oil 500g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into florets 2 tblsps mild curry powder 400ml can coconut milk 1 large vegetable stock cube (10g), crumbled 650g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm pieces 200g green beans, trimmed, halved ½ cup frozen peas Steamed basmati rice and assorted mini pappadums, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add cauliflower and curry powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. 2 Add milk, stock cube and 1½ cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. 3 Stir in pumpkin and beans. Cook for a further 10 minutes, or until…

If you suspect you may have SAD, it’s important to speak to your GP because any form of depression is potentially serious and may warrant specific treatment. Winter has well and truly arrived – and with the shorter days can come a lower mood. Brain fitness specialist Dr Jenny Brockis (drjenny brockis.com) says Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is a form of depression that can occur over the winter months. ‘Some people experience the winter blues, which is a milder version of the malaise, linked to shorter days and less sunlight,’ she says. ‘The symptoms are those associated with depression, such as low mood, irritability, anxiety but also a disturbed sleep pattern – sleeping longer and finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.’ Here are some…

Create a decadent space with this moody shade B lack is the ultimate neutral,’ says House Rules judge and interior stylist Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. ‘There is something incredibly seductive and supportive about a darkly painted room.’ Nail the look with LLB’s top tips! House Rules airs Monday, 7.30pm, and Sunday, 7pm, Channel Seven. COLOUR Bright hues will pop against a dark background while keeping the space lively and fresh. PRINTS & SHAPES Give the design some edge with strong lines and patterns. METALLIC Add a hint of glamour with metallic accents. ‘CONTRAST BLACK WALLS AGAINST A VERY PALE FLOOR AND WHITE CEILING,’ SUGGESTS LLB. ‘THE BLACK WILL DISGUISE THE CORNERS AND MAKE THE ROOM FEEL BIGGER.’ TEXTURE Break up the black and create interest with contrasting materials.…

CHILDREN’S WORLD BIG TURTLES FAN ‘I want to go to New York,’ my four-year-old son Danny announced one morning. ‘Oh, poor you. Do you miss your cousin Julia?’ I asked. His little cousin had recently moved there and I was impressed that he had remembered. But Danny looked puzzled. ‘No,’ he said. ‘Because the Ninja Turtles live there.’ Alison Loconte, Coolangatta, Qld. JOKE’S ON YOU! I was having a phone conversation with our six-yearold grandson Ethan, when his grandpa came in from the shops and decided to have a chat too. Grandpa is always playing little jokes with Ethan. He asked: ‘When are you coming to see me?’ Ethan answered: ‘Go outside, we are sitting in Mum’s car and I’m using her phone.’ Getting sucked in, his grandpa went out…

ALL THE BEST! It was refreshing to read how Tziporah Malkah has positively transformed her life. She’s certainly experienced challenges, but has bravely relaunched her career and doesn’t let others define her. She’s found herself, as well as a new relationship. I wish her every happiness and I’m sure we’ll see more of her in the future. Perihan Bozkurt, Sydney, NSW. LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100 TALKING POINTS I enjoy my wife reading New Idea to me each Monday afternoon, and we always have lots to chat about in your excellent magazine. Good luck to the Clooneys, who come across as a decent couple. Let’s hope they never forget that smiles and cuddles are the basis of life. Their twins will thrive! Well done also to Larry and Kylie…

BEYONCE & JAY Z’S MILLION-DOLLAR NURSERY On the subject of Hollywood parenthood, Beyonce has some demands of her own. Queen Bey and husband Jay Z are reportedly building a $1.7 million maternity ward inside their Hollywood mansion in anticipation of their twins. The Daily Mail reports the pair – already parents to Blue Ivy, five – are said to have had ‘an entire professional neonatal wing’ shipped to their rented property. EVA & RICARDO BACK TOGETHER! Eva Longoria and her former Desperate Housewives onscreen hubby Ricardo Chavira are in talks to make a comeback in a TV spinoff! The 42-year-old is blown away by Ric’s transformation since playing her husband on the hit show, and his electrifying performances in Jane The Virgin and Scandal. ‘Eva always thought she and Ric…

Madly in love ‘We are both just weird enough for each other,’ Cameron Diaz said of her relationship with husband Benji Madden. Hmm, if the key to long-lasting love is finding someone as strange as us, then we’d rather stay single! No words ‘I can’t do Despacito... I don’t even know it,’ Justin Bieber admitted recently. Instead, the Canadian star sings about burritos or even Doritos when crooning to his Spanish song. We asked why it’s always Mexican food... but he didn’t want to taco ’bout it. Swipe gripe ‘I have no time for Tinder!’ Niall Horan said of a hectic schedule that’s getting in the way of his love life. We get it, Niall. You’re only ever going to swipe in One Direction – and if it’s right, you’ll…