Indholdsfortegnelse for 5 November 2018 i New Idea

She may have scaled back her tour appearances to focus on her pregnancy, but if Meghan was feeling tired, it didn’t show as she made a dazzling appearance at a state dinner in Fiji. “MEGHAN IS VERY DOMESTIC AND WANTS A BROOD OF KIDS ... MORE THAN TWO FOR SURE!” The Duchess of Sussex showed off her burgeoning baby bump in her first evening gown of the royal tour. Wearing a stunning full-length cape-dress by Safiyaa in an eye-catching shade called “Fijian blue”, the duchess made a touching nod to the host country. With the gown hugging her bump, Meghan glowed as she cradled her stomach and took her seat alongside Prince Harry. In a sweet gesture of solidarity, when it came time for the duke and duchess to raise…

Jennifer Aniston is finally set to lift the lid on her deepest secrets. The Hollywood actress is reported to be shopping a “blockbuster tell-all” about her life. According to RadarOnline, the 49-year-old has been fielding offers to tell her life story in a “sensational autobiography” that will “make her a fortune”. “This would be Jen’s chance to set the record straight about so many aspects of her life that have been badly conveyed or misunderstood,” a source reveals. And naturally, Jen’s love-life will be one of the main focuses of the tome, in particular her failed marriage to Brad Pitt and her split this year from second husband, Justin Theroux. “It wouldn’t be anything salacious or unpleasant, because that’s not Jen’s style and never would be,” continues the source. “But…

With royal popularity flying high following Princess Eugenie’s wedding and Prince Harry and Meghan’s triumphant Pacific trip, Prince Charles has made a momentous decision to mark his 70th birthday. He will give up his claim to the throne in a move that will make way for William to become King. A royal insider has told New Idea that the Queen and Prince Charles have come to an agreement that he will step aside to let William become the next monarch, a move that’s already been marked in a private coronation among the family. Both the Queen and her son are delighted at how popular the new generation of royals have become and agree it’s the best move for family. “The Queen has made it clear from the start that she…

Terri Irwin has announced daughter Bindi is getting married! The wife of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, has revealed she’d be surprised if her daughter doesn’t tie the knot with her beau and fellow wildlife warrior Chandler Powell, who she’s been dating for nearly five years. In a chat with Us Weekly to promote the family’s new television show Crikey! It’s the Irwins, Terri, 54, said, “I really think that this is a long-term situation. I mean, Chandler is perfect as well. I’ve never heard him swear. He doesn’t drink. He’s just awesome. He’s the kind of man you hope for your daughter, so I think I’m lucky.” Chandler’s grandfather John DiCenzo agrees about their compatibility with one another. “They both really bonded because they both travel so much,…

Zipping around Sydney’s Centennial Park on her daughter’s snazzy three-wheeled scooter, Blockhead Sara Vale is the queen of the footpaths. It’s rare family time for the sporty 32-year-old flight attendant, her builder hubby Hayden, 45, and their 2-year-old cherub Harlow Rose, who’ve been torn apart by the demands of The Block these past few months. “Mum … mine,” pleads the tiny tot, pointing to her scooter, which is four sizes too small for Sara, sending both parents into fits of laughter as the mum-of-one negotiates obstacles on the toy. The newlyweds have been pushed to the limit transforming their space in St Kilda’s Gatwick Hotel these past few months, leaving little Harlow in the care of her grandparents. “Sara and Hayden have basically only been allowed out to see Harlow…

LAST BOOK YOU READ? Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty. It’s awesome . LAST PERSON YOU TEXTED? Ethan, my boyfriend. He just got out of his huge Year 11 maths exam. A good reason to text! LAST PHOTO YOU TOOK? It was a video of Emily [Symons]. I was annoying her in the dressing room, knocking on the door! LAST MEAL YOU ATE? Avocado toast this morning. LAST TV SERIES YOU BINGED? I’m always bingeing Friends. I absolutely love it and I’ve been watching it since I was younger. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? I just watched Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio. I love him.…

MONDAY Salmon Poke Bowls Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 4 x 200g skinless, boneless salmon fillets 450g packet microwave brown rice 300g bag shredded carrot 1 avocado, sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced diagonally 60g bag baby spinach leaves LEMON HOISIN SAUCE ½ cup hoisin sauce ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tblsp fresh lemongrass paste 2 tsps sesame oil 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 To make lemon hoisin sauce, combine sauces, paste and oil in a medium jug. Mix well. Transfer ¼ cup to a large bowl. Stir juice into remaining sauce in jug. Reserve. 2 Cut salmon lengthways into 1cm thick slices. Add to sauce in large bowl. Toss well. 3 Heat an oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add…

Q How do I store and prepare fresh turmeric? Deidre via email. A Wrap the turmeric roots in absorbent kitchen paper and place in an open plastic bag in the vegetable crisper of your fridge. You can also grate and freeze turmeric in an airtight container, or freezer-proof bags. To prepare turmeric, wash the root well and pat dry (there’s no need to peel). Finely grate using a microplane grater or the fine side of a box-style grater. Try wearing food-safe gloves when doing this to avoid the turmeric staining your hands.…

It’s a routine task we do most days without even thinking about it, but is there a better way? Hairstylist Aleks Abadia, from Esstudio Galleria, shares five common mistakes we had no idea we were making. 1 Rinsing with hot water. A cool temperature to rinse is much better for shine and stops colour fading, although we know it’s not particularly the nicest feeling to rinse your hair with cooler water! 2 Using too much product. Putting excessive amounts of product in your hair and then not rinsing it out properly could leave you with a dry, flaky scalp. And more makes no difference (it just wastes money!). 3 Not doing the two-step. You need to always shampoo your hair twice. The first one loosens the grit and the second…

Need a rug for your house, but have no idea where to start? We spoke to head of styling at Temple & Webster Jessica Bellef to get her insider tips on how to buy the right rug for your space. MATERIAL MATTERS If you have kids or pets, choosing the right material is important. “Sisal is an affordable option that is highly durable and easy to maintain,” says Jessica. “The natural texture adds an organic, relaxed feel to any space.” EMBRACE THE CURVES Add a circular rug if you have a room that feels boxy or unexciting. “Use a circular rug to highlight a reading corner with an armchair and lamp, or in a bedroom to break up the rectangles of bedroom furniture,” suggests Jessica. PATTERN PLAY Bold, patterned rugs…

BATHURST, NSW  Head to the Inland Sea of Sound festival which runs from November 30 to December 1 at Bathurst’s Wahluu-Mount Panorama. Expect top-class music from the likes of Deborah Conway and The Cat Empire as well as interactive art installations and great food.  There will be a Kids Space of workshops, crafts and other fun and games. Children 12 and under go free, while adult weekend tickets are $115. Book a stay at Williams Cottages, stylish, self-contained abodes right in the centre of town. williamcottages.com.au; inlandseaofsound.com.au. CAMPERVAN ESSENTIAL  Planning a road trip soon? Here’s a great idea. Navman has upped the ante when it comes to safety on the road with the brand new MiVUE 860 DC. It’s the world’s first dash cam with an inbuilt tyre pressure monitoring…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Timely advice with a complex financial undertaking will help you make a big decision. Sorting out complicated paperwork will bring details to your attention. An influx of funds will replenish the coffers and a lucky deal. A domestic purchase will stretch your dollars but an unusual outing may be expensive. Working out clashing requests and commitments will take some thoughtful give and take. LUCKY NUMBERS: 8, 28, 38 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A relative will have good news and a heart-to-heart with someone dear will give valuable insights. A positive exchange in a challenging relationship will benefit both sides. You’ll learn something important and be able to offer helpful advice. Awkward changes of plans will bring situations you can only play by…

QI’m 34 and have been married for four years and my partner has now begun to pressure me about starting a family. The thing is, now it’s come to the crunch, I’m not sure if I really want to have a baby. I feel really bad as I have always thought I’d want to have kids but now I realise I like my life how it is. I haven’t told my husband how I feel as I’m afraid he will leave me. What can I do? SARAH, VIA EMAIL. A Your marriage sounds shaky. Of course you need to talk to your husband about how you feel. The fact that he might leave you when you broach the subject of children is a worry. It needs to be discussed as…

1. DON’T KEEP THEM IN THE YARD With the parade of strangers walking past and the noise, your pet can easily get rattled and escape. 2. ENSURE THEY HAVE A TAG ON If your pet makes a break for it on the night, it is important that they are wearing a collar or tag so they can be identified and safely returned to you. 3. NO LOLLIES OR CHOCOLATES Your kids are sure to be gorging on sweets, but don’t let your pets near them, as they can make animals ill. Visit a vet if you think they have consumed any. 4. TRY COSTUMES ON BEFORE THE NIGHT We know your pet will look adorable, but it is important to check that your buddy is comfortable in the costume and…

SPICKS AND SPECKS For one night only, Adam, Myf and Alan revive their music quiz. Joining them: Denise Scott, Ricki-Lee Coulter and more. SUNDAY AT 7.40PM ON ABC FAMILY FOOD FIGHT This time, teams of two compete for $100,000. Will the stress tear families apart? MONDAY AT 7.30PM ON NINE BUSY TONIGHT Busy by name… New author, actress, social commentator, Dawson’s Creek graduate and BFF of Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps heads up a brand-new talk show of her own. MONDAY AT 10PM ON E! TOMORROW TONIGHT Charlie Pickering, Annabel Crabb and guests solve the world’s crises. The catch? The headlines up for discussion are ones that haven’t happened yet... WEDNESDAY AT 9PM ON ABC GARDENING AUSTRALIA On display in this episode are the five finalists of…

She’s been a legend of the big screen for decades, now Julia Roberts is making her debut as a TV lead, starring in Homecoming , a psychological thriller based on the successful podcast of the same name. Taking on the role of Heidi (Catherine Keener voiced the character in the podcast), Julia plays a counsellor helping army veterans adjust to civilian life after returning home from war. The action centres around Heidi’s sessions with new client Walter (Stephan James) and her growing unease with boss Colin (Bobby Cannavale), who it seems has sinister motives for running the rehab centre. Then the story jumps forward: Heidi, now a waitress, is tracked down by a government agent investigating what went on at the Homecoming centre. So what prompted the…

Les Miserables co-stars Russell Crowe and Samantha Barks reunited backstage at the hit musical Pretty Woman in New York. The pair beamed from ear to ear as they posed for the cameras. The pair have been friends for many years with Samantha being the first woman Russ followed on Instagram. They were also workout buddies in the lead up to the Oscars in 2013. Samantha has often talked about how she hit it off with Russell after meeting on the big screen adaptation. “We had the best time hanging out. It was awesome,” she said.…

The Bachelor’ s Nick Cummins appears to be involved in a new romance – but he currently has not one, but two ladies on his radar. The Honey Badger is reported to be dating Lucy Steggles after they walked the Kokoda Trail, but he has also sparked romance rumours with Amanda Hinchcliffe. After liking and commenting on a few of the Instagram star’s posts, particularly one that read “you two suit each other, this girl’s a keeper”, the since deleted comment has tongues wagging that the pair could be dating. The frisson comes just days after it was claimed Nick was dating chicken heiress Lucy Steggles after she accompanied him on the Kokoda Trail. The report claimed that the pair have been friends for a number of years but…

HARRY & MEGHAN, SO IN LOVE! They may be on official royal duty, but Harry and Meghan have barely been able keep their eyes – or hands – off each other during their 16-day tour. “They have an aura about them,” Hunter Johnson, CEO of The Man Cave in Melbourne stated. “In conversation with us they bounced off each other easily and were exceptionally generous.” Headed for Fiji, the couple wore his and hers shirts from the label Frank & Eileen – a brand with its own sweet love story, with People reporting the company was named after the founder’s grandparents. “They’re just gorgeous and the love between them is palpable,” said Gwen Cherne, who met the couple in Sydney. In Fiji Harry and Meghan appeared…

Despite his widespread public shaming after failing to find love on The Bachelor, Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins is returning to reality TV. A TV insider confirms he’ll be starring in the upcoming series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! which is returning to Channel Ten in the new year. “Nick’s still under contract with the network and is keen to win back the public’s approval so it’s the perfect opportunity,” explains the source. “The network bosses see him as a Shane-Warne style character who will – hopefully – redeem himself in the public eye during his time in the jungle.” But what the Honey Badger doesn’t know is that Sophie Tieman and Brittany Hockley – the Bachelor…

In news that has devastated Angelina Jolie, the Jolie-Pitt children have admitted their true feelings about their mum and dad in secret court tapes. “The most shocking thing that’s come out of the kids’ interviews with the court-appointed child custody evaluator is that they all want to live with Brad,” an insider tells New Idea. “It seems that all the kids spoke of being tired of how Angelina bad-mouths their dad and say it’s a lot more stressful living with her,” says the source, adding, “The tapes of the conversations are shocking, to say the least, and have really shifted the whole child-custody situation.” In the latest twist to the couple’s seemingly never-ending divorce saga, the interviews between the actors’ children and the court-appointed evaluator Dr Stan Katz will likely…

Determined to make the best of their Australian holiday and show a united front for their children, Victoria and David Beckham put on brave faces in Sydney last week. Down Under to support David’s ambassador role for the Invictus Games, the couple have been plagued with rumours over the past few months that they are on the brink of a split. Things reached a head with David’s exclusion from a shoot for the October cover of British Vogue. Then tensions escalated last week when he gave an interview describing his marriage as “hard work”. The family were all smiles as they enjoyed an excursion to Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures in Sydney’s north. They abseiled, went on a quad bike ride and helped feed newborn foals. On Instagram, Victoria, 44, shared…

Feeling ever anxious about her movie career and the effect Scientology is having on her adopted children, Nicole Kidman’s plotting a controversial move to London in a bid to save Isabella and Connor. For a decade now, the 51-year-old has hankered after a property in Belgravia, one of London’s most exclusive suburbs. In fact, the Oscar-winner was close to buying the mews terrace until she became pregnant with her daughter Sunday Rose. But now that the swish pad is back on the market, Nicole thinks it could act as the perfect bolthole for her and her family. It’s only a mile from two Scientology branches, where Bella is now working part-time. With four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a “super basement” with a cinema room, gym, bar and study, the London…

They’re TV’s most stylish couch potatoes, but when Gogglebox stars Mick and Di met 56 years ago, life was very different for them. “It was so long ago!” exclaims Di, now 73. “Back in those days, you didn’t even have a cordless phone. So, if someone rang you, you only had one phone in the house and everyone could hear your conversation. Dating was definitely not like it is now!” Mick, now 76, adds: “We mixed in the same crowd on the Northern Beaches [in Sydney] and we ran into each other, probably at the Newport pub.” For glamorous former model Di, her first impressions of her future husband were favourable. “To be honest, I thought ‘Oh yes, OK!’” she says. As for former advertising executive…

KitKat Fudge Serves 36, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 2 x 170g blocks KitKat Milk Chocolate 395g can sweetened condensed milk 50g unsalted butter, chopped 2 tblsps golden syrup 290g packet Milk Choc Melts 1 Grease a 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Cut KitKat into fingers. Reserve and set aside 18 fingers. Finely chop remaining fingers. 3 Place condensed milk, butter and syrup in a large saucepan. Stir over a medium to low heat until butter is melted. Increase heat to medium to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from heat. Add milk chocolate. Stir until melted. 4 Working quickly, pour half the chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Spread evenly. Arrange reserved KitKat fingers over the top.…

Another must- have cookbook by Stephanie Alexander is The Cook’s Apprentice (RRP $45, Penguin Books). Perfect for those starting out on their culinary journey as well as the experienced cook, the book draws its inspiration from Stephanie’s time with her Kitchen Garden students, through the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. There are 54 chapters, each one about an ingredient or fresh food such as chicken, beans, sweetcorn or chocolate, featuring a range of recipes with variations, tips, hints and techniques.…

Scientists are now discovering exercise can help slow cellular ageing and even help our cells rejuvenate. Plus, a strong healthy body and increased energy from being fitter means you can keep doing the things you love for longer. Some workouts are particularly beneficial for keeping us looking and feeling young. Here, fitness experts share their top five. PILATES With anti-ageing benefits such as improved posture, strength, flexibility and balance, Pilates has a list of celebrity devotees that includes Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. “I know as an absolute fact that exercise is anti-ageing or pro-ageing,” says Jill Healy-Quintard from Body & Balance. “Pilates, as an example, helps prevent osteoporosis, due to the muscle lengthening and working with the bones. “The mind-body connection of Pilates stimulates the brain, helping reduce…

BEDROOM “Comforting textures are key,” says Jessica. “Softness underfoot is always welcome so choose soft cotton, silk blends or wool rugs.” LOUNGE ROOM Choose a hardworking rug made out of wool or a wool blend for high traffic areas. “Throw a rug pad under the rug to help minimise slipping, protect your floors and extend the rug’s life,” suggests Jessica. DINING ROOM “A general rule is to take the measurements of your dining table and add 60cm to the width and length,” explains Jessica. “The goal is to have all chair legs still sitting on the rug, even when the chair has been pulled out.”…

Q An old friend has come back into my life as a lover. We both have life’s baggage. Is there a future with him? Or am I destined for another? Thank you for your time. Catherine, via email. A Catherine, that’s up to you, do you want him? Everyone has baggage, even if it’s emotional baggage from childhood, so don’t let that stop you. How exciting for you, enjoy your playmate don’t worry about where it’s going. People get so caught up in checking all of life’s boxes that they miss the magic of the moment. You’re having a love affair, something that most people crave. Plan fun weekend trips together, get dressed up for him and have a romantic dinner. Get caught up in the moment! Q My sister…

DIVINE DESSERTS My mum was well known for her Sunday baking; she used to spend all day making cakes, slices and desserts to be enjoyed during the week. So when I noticed your new cooking book Best-Ever Desserts, I quickly popped it into my trolley. There are so many yummy recipes but I chose to make Vanilla Passionfruit Slice first and invite mum around for afternoon tea. It was a winner! My next choice is Tiramisu Cheesecake. Thanks once again, New Idea , for a great publication. DEBORAH BOWDEN, ROSEBUD, VIC. DENYER SHOCK My heart missed a beat when I saw on the cover of New Idea (NI Sept 24) the headline “Grant Denyer – It’s Over” with a…

The opening words of Queen’s chart-topping mega hit “Bohemian Rhapsody” couldn’t be more appropriate as the long-awaited biopic of the same name hits cinemas this Thursday. And, as these pictures suggest, the casting of the four members of the legendary rock band appears to be spot-on. Emmy Award-winning actor Rami Malek is perfectly cast as Queen’s flamboyant frontman, Freddie Mercury. Former EastEnders and X-Men: Apocalypse star Ben Hardy portrays the band’s drummer, Roger Taylor. You may recall him from The Social Network , but in Bohemian Rhapsody , Joseph Mazzello is bass player John Deacon. Best known for Midsomer Murders , British actor Gwilym Lee plays lead guitarist Brian May – curls and…

Teri Hatcher looks remarkably different in recent photos, sporting a very puffy face, and experts says that her past obsession with Botox and fillers is finally catching up with her. “I believe past work may be causing issues now. Teri cannot escape the normal signs of ageing and her treatment choices have sadly exacerbated her issues. While she may [now] be anti-Botox, there are many other surgical and non-surgical treatments outside of muscle relaxants,” says Nicole Montgomery of Trusted Surgeons. “I believe Teri may have had a facelift in the past, the effects of which are wearing off. There is a treatment called thread lifting – couple this with filler injections and you can begin to understand why she has so much bulk in her cheeks,” she adds.…

CATCHING WAVES The Queen’s first royal tour to Fiji was in 1953. Like Her Majesty, Harry and Meghan didn’t disappoint, shouting “Bula!” from the balcony. Not really, but that’s a great stab at the famous royal wave from the duchess, who went for a more casual look than the crowned-up ‘50s Queen. FLOWER POWER It’s been 26 years since a flower girl presented the Queen with flowers in Fiji, so it’s only fitting that the Duchess of Sussex scored some gorgeous blooms upon her arrival, too.…

Shane Warne has opened up about his struggles being single at 49 years of age. The spin king appeared on ABC’s 7.30 last week to talk about how he feels “lonely” as a single man approaching 50. “There is nothing better than a great relationship, that’s what we all want,” Shane admitted adding: “Ideally, I would love to be in a relationship that makes me happy.” Shane said that he’s only had two real relationships in his life, one with his ex-wife Simone Callahan, mother to his three children Brooke, 21, Jackson, 19, and Summer, 16; and the other with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, whom he dated for three years. The former cricketer then went onto detail about how he feels isolated and finds it hard to trust people. “It…

Olivia Newton-John nearly adopted a baby from Romania, but her plans were thwarted by a tragedy. In her memoir Don’t Stop Believin’ , the singer revealed how she and her then husband Matt Lattanzi packed their bags and headed to the country to find their daughter Chloe “a little brother or sister” after Olivia suffered from multiple miscarriages. “My suitcase was filled with clothes and toys for the new child,” she reveals. “I think it was my gut instinct that this was something I needed to do.” But just as they were about to travel, OIivia’s best friend Nancy Chuda’s five-year-old daughter Collette died of kidney cancer and the singer was too upset to complete the visit. “My hands shook and I couldn’t stop crying,” she recalls.…

While the battle for her children rages on, there are at least a couple of people Ange can rely on. The actress is increasingly leaning on her only female friend, Loung Ung – the scriptwriter for Ange’s 2017 flick, First They Killed My Father . Last year, reports swirled that Ange had developed a “girl crush” on Loung. “Angie has grown to love and rely on Loung. She says she gets her like no man ever did – even Brad,” a source told National Enquirer . And when Ange isn’t hanging out with Loung, she’s joined at the hip with Oscar Crane, the 21-year-old “manny” to her children. Crane was an assistant director on First They Killed My Father and…

Queensland FIFO worker Dylan is a completely different person … literally. The 31-year-old woman viewers will get to know this week in Seven’s controversial relationship series Bride & Prejudice looks radically different compared to two years ago. “I’ve lost 36 kilos through the gastric sleeve,” Dylan tells New Idea. “I’ve come so far, it changed my entire life. I truly believe that it saved my life. I think I was headed for immobility and depression. I was so sad and the relationships I was in were always failing.” Dylan – who has been dating fiancee Ange for over a year – decided to undergo the life-changing surgery after years of battling with her weight. “I have always been overweight,” she reveals. “I can’t explain it any other way than I…

Bonnie Sveen has undertaken the role of a lifetime. Despite barely sleeping a wink for the past month, the former Home and Away star is happier than she’s ever been before in her new a role as mum. “How could I have possibly earned this double miracle in my life?” she gushes to New Idea. The 29-year-old and her partner Nathan Gooley welcomed identical girls Myrtle Mae and Emerald Lois Sveen-Gooley on Sept. 29. While the foursome is now safely nestled in their home in rural Tasmania, it was a bumpy start for the new family. Bonnie – who played Ricky on the long-running Seven drama – spent four days in hospital after giving birth while her newborn twins spent almost two weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)…

Home and Away’s much-loved props caterer Carol Toohey tells us what’s involved in preparing the food we see on our favourite show. How long have you been working on the show? Since the very beginning, more than 30 years ago, and before that I was here working on A Country Practice and Sons and Daughters . How is different preparing a meal for a TV show to making a real-life one? There’s not much time to do things in television, and you may be providing a main meal at 7am or a roast dinner at 8am. Often, I have to cook more than one of something to allow for three or four takes. And if I’m serving a fruit salad, I…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S WORST HOUSEHOLD HABIT? Di: Watching a lot of football. Mick: Di doesn’t have any. Don’t ask me that question – not when she’s sitting next to me! THEIR SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Mick: With Di, it’s the allocation of tasks or duties! Di: We have a program and it’s very good, because we’re both neurotic tidiers. Mick can also fix anything. THE ONE TV SHOW YOU’LL NEVER AGREE ON? Di: I loathe the football. Mick: Keeping Up with the Kardashians , which Di loves. I can’t get interested in it. GOGGLEBOX AIRS WEDNESDAY AT 7.30PM ON FOXTEL’S LIFESTYLE CHANNEL, AND THURSDAY AT 8.40PM ON NETWORK TEN…

Strawberry Cheesecake Eclairs Makes 16, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 100g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup water 1 cup plain flour 4 eggs 1¼ cups White Choc Melts (200g) Pink liquid food colouring 250g punnet fresh strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced CHEESECAKE FILLING 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 300ml tub thickened cream ½ cup strawberry jam 1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Heat butter and water in a large saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until butter is melted. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add flour all at once. Vigorously stir with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball. 3 Return pan to a low heat. Stir for 2 minutes. Place hot dough in a…

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1 OUTRIGGER FIJI BEACH RESORT Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast is heaven for little ones, and adults too. From the welcoming “Bula” to the heartfelt farewell, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has a commitment to providing a safe, relaxing and entertaining stay with authentic elements of the traditional Fijian village. There are two Outrigger kids’ clubs, Little Riggers for 3 to 7-year-olds and Beach Riggers for 8 to 12-year-olds. The resort features a large, family pool and an adults-only pool with swim-up bar and bistro. The Meimei nannies program is an affordable service staffed by professional nannies that allows parents to enjoy some quiet time together, perhaps a romantic dinner for two at Ivi restaurant or a bobo massage at the spa. The resort is right next door…

My 19-year-old cat Pixie died a year ago of brain cancer. I’ve never thought it possible to love an animal so deeply. The problem is, I can’t get over her. I miss her so much. Sometimes I think I can feel her rubbing against my legs. Is she still around me? Please send her my love. DENISE, VIA EMAIL. As I tune into Pixie’s energy I immediately sense her pure heart and spiritual presence radiating out from her. Pixie simply adored living with you. She was meant to come into your life to comfort and bond with you in a deep way. She knows your prolonged grief is a sign of how deeply intertwined with each other you were. Pixie shows herself bathed in many bright lights and colours on…

GAMING BATTLE I went on a girls’ day out one Saturday. MM and our then 8-year-old son were playing video games when I left. I came home four hours later to find them looking like zombies (especially MM), standing in front of the television, still playing ever more seriously against each other. When I asked, “Did you eat lunch?”, I got a short “no” for an answer. I asked: “How long have you been playing?” Our son replied: “Since you left.” In disbelief, I turned to my husband: “Didn’t I tell you our son can only play video games for a maximum of two hours?” MM’s response was epic: “He kept beating me.” ANNA MULYANA, TOONGABBIE, NSW. MAGPIE MANNERS I was walking back from the shops with my MM friend…

BOOK THE PEARL THIEF BY FIONA MCINTOSH A mysterious piece of jewellery loaned to the British Museum in 1963 prompts the dramatic hunt for a Nazi responsible for great suffering in WWII. A blockbuster read from The Tea Gardens author. (Out now.) ALBUM WALLS BY BARBRA STREISAND Besides a handful of remakes of well-known tunes like “What the World Needs Now” and “Happy Days are Here Again”, Barbra’s latest album features original songs inspired by the political climate in the US. Case in point: single “Don’t Lie to Me”, which takes aim at a certain White House resident. (Out Friday.) PODCAST DR. DEATH This eight-part series examines the case of neurosurgeon Dr Christopher Duntsch, who left more than 30 patients paralysed or…

Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair has recently revealed she’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The actress, 46, took to Instagram to detail the news: “I have #multiplesclerosis. I am in an exacerbation…” she explained. “I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things,” Selma continued. “My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps. But we are doing it. And I laugh and I don’t know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best.”…