Indholdsfortegnelse for 19 November 2018 i New Idea

They’re both former reality TV stars looking for love. So are The Bachelor’s Richie Strahan and Married at First Sight’s Tracey Jewel set to find it with each other? News a possible romance is brewing between the pair reached fever pitch last week, when Tracey was caught liking topless photos of Richie on Instagram. Clearly impressed by his bulging biceps and ripped abs, the 35-year-old went click crazy, liking not just one but a number of smouldering images. Surprisingly, this isn’t the first time they’ve been linked. Earlier this year, the pair both attended the Fifty Shades Freed premiere in Perth – and they even posed for a photo together. Tracey later went on to show her support for Richie when he took part in a celebrity boxing match in…

Gogglebox’s Tom Walsh revealed he had a tense exchange with The Bachelor’s Nick Cummins at the Melbourne Cup last week. Tom said he bumped into the reality TV star at an afterparty and Nick asked what he did for work. And when Tom told him he watches TV for a living, the former Wallabies star was curious about what he thought of him. “[Nick] said, ‘Yeah I know, and what did you say about me?’ I laughed and said, ‘That you wasted 12 weeks of my life’,” Tom told The Daily Telegraph . “Nick then said, ‘Well, you can f--king walk on then’, and turned and walked away,” he added. Tom wasn’t one to take the brush-off lightly telling Nick: “Sweetie, I’ve got…

To mark his 70th birthday, Prince Charles gave a rare magazine interview to Vanity Fair , revealing some previously unknown facts about himself. Accompanying the heir to the throne on a recent royal tour, writer James Reginato investigated how the Prince of Wales is preparing to take over in the event of his mother’s death. “Though he’s not yet a head of state, the Prince of Wales is received like one wherever we land,” James noted. In fact, there’s even a secret plan called Operation Golden Orb in place for when the time comes for Charles to take over as King, which details top-secret plans for his coronation. And while Charles might not be head of the monarchy just yet, he takes his current role very seriously,…

After more than a decade on air together, Lisa Wilkinson recently revealed she hasn’t been invited to her former Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic and fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough’s upcoming wedding in Mexico. And while it’s been widely speculated that Lisa, 58, and Karl’s relationship was purely professional, with no love lost between the stars, our sources say there is a far more surprising reason that The Project co-host didn’t get an invite to the December nuptials. “Karl knew she [Lisa] wouldn’t come even if he asked her,” says our well-placed insider. “There is too much water under that bridge now and they both know it’s too hard to come back from everything that’s been said and done.” Having quit her job on the breakfast show under…

At just 18, Joan Collins was voted the most beautiful girl in England. But  the then-aspiring actress – who went on to be one of the world’s greatest sex symbols – didn’t believe it for a second. “I came from a family that did not tell you how beautiful you were or how clever you were,” Dame Joan, 85, tells New Idea. “When The Evening Standard called my father [Joseph Collins] and said, ‘Oh, your daughter has been voted the most beautiful girl in England’, he said, ‘I am amazed. She is a nice-looking girl, but nothing special.’” But Joan herself didn’t want to be known simply for her good looks. She says there was a “stigma” attached to being beautiful. “Basically, they [the industry] thought you couldn’t act,” she…

Their love for one another cannot be questioned, but do Willow (Sarah Roberts) and Justin (James Stewart) have a future together? With their relationship already on rocky ground over Willow’s long-term friendship with her ex, Dean (Patrick O’Connor), it’s now make-or-break time for the once-smitten couple. It’s clear that Willow – feeling more and more resentful of Justin’s ultimatum to have nothing to do with Dean – is having second thoughts about agreeing to his demand. “Justin asked Willow to stop being friends with Dean because she was spending more time with Dean than with him,” says Sarah. “It would be enough to make any partner feel insecure – especially with Willow and Dean’s history. But this was a very difficult decision for Willow to make.” Certainly, Willow begins to…

Cradling their precious baby girl for the first time, Rachael and Jonny Casella were filled with “absolute bliss”. But when little Mackenzie was just 10-weeks-old, the Sydney family’s joy turned to horror when a lactation consultant noticed the bub wasn’t moving as she should be. A GP took one look at her and referred Mackenzie to a paediatrician immediately. “Just walking into that room I felt like I was going to faint,” Rachael recalls. “I was sweating, dizzy. Jonny and I were so nervous.” Within minutes, the paediatrician had diagnosed the tiny tot with spinal muscular atrophy, an extremely cruel genetic condition similar to motor neurone disease. “We asked, ‘What’s the cure?’” Rachael says. “Really frankly, he said, ‘It’s terminal’.” Rachael recalls almost blacking out. “Everything went really muffled. I…

Layered Crepe Cake with Blueberry Sauce Serves 8-10, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 25 mins 500g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ½ cup icing sugar mixture 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind ²/ ³ cup thickened cream CREPES 1½ cups plain flour ¹/ ³ cup icing sugar mixture 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 2 cups milk 50g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing BLUEBERRY SAUCE 2 cups frozen blueberries ¹/ ³ cup icing sugar mixture 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 tblsp cornflour 1 To make crepes, place flour and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add eggs and yolks. Gradually whisk in milk and butter until smooth. 2 Heat a crepe pan (22cm in diameter) over a medium heat. Brush with extra butter.…

Veal Schnitzel with Tomato and Bocconcini Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 480g loaf garlic sourdough bread ¼ cup olive oil 8 x 90g crumbed veal schnitzels 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 200g tub cherry bocconcini, drained 60g bag baby spinach leaves, washed ½ small red onion, thinly sliced ¹/ ³ cup thinly sliced fresh basil ¼ cup bottled Italian salad dressing 1 Heat bread according to packet directions. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add veal in two batches. Cook, for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. 3 Combine tomatoes, bocconcini, spinach, onion, basil and dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and…

While sensitive skin is not actually a skin type – any skin can become sensitive if subjected to changed environmental or hormonal conditions – it is becoming more common. Thankfully, it is very treatable, says dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald from Complete Skin Specialists. “While skin might look normal, it’s not behaving in the correct way and if you are prone to sensitive skin, you really don’t need to live with these symptoms 24/7. “One of the biggest mistakes I see is that people who have very sensitive skin become product-shy and they won’t use a cleanser or sunscreen or moisturisers as they worry it’s going to exacerbate their symptoms. “But actually if they are on the right products they can regulate that sensation back down towards a more normal skin.” THE ACTION PLAN…

Q What’s causing my bird to pluck out her feathers? MARTHA LEE, SYDNEY, NSW A This may be normal or might be due to illness. Before breeding, some birds pluck feathers to line their nests. Health problems include feather infection or mites, a poor diet or internal disease. The bird could also be bored or anxious. Interesting toys and foods can help. See a specialist avian vet to get advice. Check out the latest pet videos and pics at facebook.com/yourpetrules .…

Bella’s time to return home and stay connected with your family from the spirit world. Bella is aware of your collective sadness but is especially pleased to see the joy you are all experiencing with your son. Here is a photo of our beautiful boy Dexter George. I would like to know if you can connect with Dexter to see how he’s coping in the spirit world and what he’s been doing? We miss him dearly. BEV, VIA EMAIL As I tune into the spirit world I sense Dexter calmly moving forward to communicate with you. Dexter tells me his actual passing was peaceful and he did not feel any pain in the moment he made his transition to the other side. Dexter is aware of how much he is…

DUST BUSTER When my friend’s son, aged 8, showed me an award he’d won at school, I told him I still had a trophy from my school days. “It’s gathering dust in a cupboard somewhere at home,” I said. “That’s a funny thing to win a trophy for,” he replied. DAVID NICHOLSON, YANCHEP, WA. SCRAMBLED SHELLS My 5-year-old granddaughter said: “I like going to Grandpa’s, but I don’t like eating his scrambled eggs when he gets the bones in them.” I think she meant the shell! MERLIE CLAYTON, WYNDHAM VALE, VIC. SHUT-EYE It was a Saturday morning and my 6-year-old niece Margie was up early although there was no school that day. Seeing her facing the mirror with her eyes closed, I thought she was still sleepy. When I asked:…

QI lost my job four months ago and haven’t been able to find a new one yet. I get very lonely being stuck in the house all day and I find I am snacking on chocolate and other sweet things a lot more than usual. As a result, I’ve put on 5kg so this is making me more depressed. Every day I wake up and think I’ll resist those sweet treats but then I give in. How can I break this vicious cycle? MANDY, VIA EMAIL. A Get a grip, girl! Sitting around the house all day, is it any wonder you are lonely and putting on weight? You can start by not buying chocolate or other sweet treats. If they are not in the house you will not be…

South Australia-born Fleur McDonald worked as a jillaroo before spending 20 years farming 320 hectares near Esperance, WA. Her first novel, Red Dust , was published in 2009 and she quickly became one of the country’s most beloved rural authors, selling more than 500,000 books. Where the River Runs is the latest in her Detective Dave Burrows series, and is a moving and suspenseful novel about family secrets. Fleur now lives on two hectares on the outskirts of Esperance with her children, Rochelle and Hayden. You’ve had huge success as a writer. Do you ever struggle to come up with ideas? I’ve got such a good imagination, it’s not hard to dream up stories. What I find hard to do is bring all…

KISS & MAKEUP We’ve got another excuse for a fun night out courtesy of Nicole Kidman, who said: “I started going to a transsexual club when I was 16. I learnt a lot of my makeup and hair tricks there.” Right, we’re off to work on our mascara technique – see you at 4am! GOOD-TIME CHARLIE Everyone stop what you’re doing and listen up! Charlie “Car Crash” Sheen has some life advice for us. “No tattoos, no crack, and get a vasectomy before you’re 40,” he recommends. We’ll have to assume that he’s going to cover loving your family and being a good citizen next week. HONEY ON THE MONEY Only Nick “The Honey Badger” Cummins could make his experience on The Bachelor sound like a…

Former Married At First Sight star Sean Hollands is getting hitched – and this time it’s for real! Taking to Instagram, the country lad from Queensland shared a sweet snap of the moment he proposed to the “love of his life”, Roslyn, at last week’s Melbourne Cup. “Couldn’t ask for a better day and how it all come together,” Sean – who was paired with Susan on MAFS in Season Two – captioned the photo. “There is so many people to thank you all know who you are. In keeping the secret and helping the day come together.” Congrats, guys!…

It’s the secret they have so desperately tried to keep hidden. But as the royal family prepares to celebrate Prince Charles’ milestone 70th birthday, a dark conspiracy theory about Princess Diana is set to be revealed. Rumours surrounding the possibility of the late princess giving birth to a secret daughter have been swirling for years, but as Prince Charles prepares to celebrate his birthday this week, it looks as though those rumours are set to resurface – an event that has left him and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles furious. For a number of years royal insiders have heard wild rumours that Diana gave birth to a girl called Sarah, who is now in her 30s and is said to be older than Prince William, 36. “INSTEAD OF THE EMBRYOS…

Her sister may have had the (second) biggest royal wedding of the year, but Princess Beatrice is planning something major for herself. Bea, 30, has quietly been dating high-flying British businessman James Williams since the beginning of the year, and now those close pals of the princess reveal they’re planning to elope. “The big rumour around the palace is Beatrice has run off and eloped with James,” a source says. “She’s been feeling out of sorts since Eugenie’s wedding, like no-one cares about her – so she just wanted to do something rebellious and put herself in the spotlight.” “THE BIG RUMOUR AROUND THE PALACE IS BEATRICE HAS RUN OFF AND ELOPED WITH JAMES” The decision to wed has come as a shock to Beatrice’s family. Having only broken up…

Pointing his finger and shouting out as she storms away, it seems Karl Stefanovic and his Today co-host Georgie Gardner were at each other’s throats again while leaving a Melbourne Cup event last week. The pair had been out celebrating the race that stops the  nation with Karl’s fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough – who appears to be trying to calm down her soon-to-be hubby – when they were snapped in heated exchange. “A fraction too much friction,” Georgie told Hughesy and Kate’s radio show earlier this year of their relationship.…

It’s been the toughest of years for her and her family, but much-loved Summer Bay mum Maggie (Kestie Morassi) is at last on the road to recovery. And now the time has come for the lymphoma survivor to thank her family and friends for their love and support at a Summer Bay cancer fundraiser day. And let’s just say there’s not a dry eye among the crowd when Maggie – wearing an “I kicked cancer’s butt” T-shirt presented to her by youngest daughter Coco (Anna Cocquerel) – makes her heartfelt speech. Don’t miss it!…

Over four smash seasons as Superman – and his alter-ego, newspaper reporter Clark Kent – on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman – Dean Cain was one of the biggest stars on the planet. And despite the fact that this year marks 25 years since his show first hit our TV screens, its popularity certainly hasn’t waned. “It feels like 25 minutes, not 25 years!” the 52-year-old actor tells New Idea of the milestone. “I can’t think of anything in my life that feels like that long ago. It’s so strange.” Running from 1993 to 1997, during its heyday viewers tuned to watch the ongoing “will they, won’t they?” romance between Dean’s character and his love interest, Lois Lane, played by Teri Hatcher. Peppered…

Raspberry Jelly Cheesecake Slice Serves 12, Prep: 25 mins 85g packet raspberry-flavoured jelly crystals 250g packet Nice biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted 125g punnet fresh raspberries FILLING 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tblsp lemon juice ¹/ ³ cup thickened cream 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Combine jelly crystals and 1¹/ ³ cups boiling water in a heatproof jug. Stir until crystals are dissolved. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes, or until cool. 3 Meanwhile, process biscuits in food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press firmly over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate while making filling. 4 To make filling, process cream cheese,…

Indian Lamb Melts Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 26 mins 600g chat potatoes 25g butter, chopped 2 tblsps chopped fresh mint 120g bag baby spinach leaves 1 tblsp vegetable oil 1 tblsp mild curry powder 1 clove garlic, crushed 8 x 130g lean lamb leg steaks ¹/ ³ cup fruit chutney 4 slices Colby cheese, halved Steamed green beans, to serve 1 Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, until just tender. Drain. Return to pan. Add butter and mint. Cover with lid. Gently shake until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, place spinach in a large, microwave-safe dish. Cover with damp absorbent kitchen paper. Microwave on High (100%) for about 1 minute, or until just wilted. Remove. 3 Combine oil,…

Our farmers are still struggling to feed their cattle, irrigate their crops, pay their mortgages and care for their families, and all while feeding the people of Australia. Here’s a really practical way you can help them, and in return, receive a copy of the cookbook, Farmer . Put together by many incredible foodies, chefs, recipe writers, photographers, stylists, designers and editors, who have all given their time and expertise for free, to help our well-deserving Australian farmers. It also includes recipes from the farmers themselves, passed down through generations of farming communities that built this country. Buy yourself, or someone special, a cookbook of love and connection. To purchase or donate, visit chuffed.org/project/farmercookbook .…

Nearly one in five of us suffers from hayfever, also known as allergic rhinitis, which can make life miserable as we sneeze, sniffle and itch our way through late spring and summer. And with the holidays on the way, we’re likely to spend more time outdoors just as the pollen count is rising. Here we look at some easy steps you can take to help minimise your symptoms, so you can enjoy a sneeze-free summer. Head to the coast If you’re an allergy sufferer, the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) advises trying to plan your holidays out of pollen season or holidaying at the beach. “Pollen levels are lower at the coast, so this can be an appealing option for hayfever sufferers,” says GP and author of…

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MAN OVERBOARD I was discussing with my MM husband about not wanting a funeral and having our ashes spread in the sea together and he said: “Why the sea?” I asked “Why not?” His answer was: “Too wet – besides, I can’t swim!” CHRIS WALTON, HIGH WYCOMBE, WA. CLASSIC JOKER Our granddaughter was explaining to us that at school the music teacher had played them Beethoven’s 5th “sympathy” and she loved it. There was a derisive snort from MM’s chair. He loathes all forms of classical music. “That certainly is right,” he said. “Anyone who has to listen to that rubbish deserves our sympathy.” Then he roared with laughter at his own silly joke! DIANNE BLANCHARD, WATTLE GROVE, WA. EATING HIS WORDS MM always likes to mispronounce food items when…

Life is extremely busy for former Star Girl and All Together Now judge Dianne Regan. Not only does she manage her daughter’s career while raising two other children, she is a full-time carer for her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. “My mother and I were best mates,” Dianne tells New Idea. “When [the Alzheimer’s] started, it was like she died and I had to grieve.” Going against doctors’ advice, Dianne chose not to put her mother in a nursing home and instead look after her at home, diving head first into research about how to best care for her. The research has paid off. “The craziest thing is my mum is better today than she was two years ago,” she says. “Most people think it’s a…

They are known for being some of the most memorable contestants in their quest for a final rose, and now we can reveal the reality rejects who will be heading to Bachelor in Paradise for a second shot at finding love. With filming for the dating show already underway in Fiji, some former favourites have already packed their swimmers and left home for the tropical island – including Vanessa Sunshine from Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor and Nathan Favro, who was recently sent home by The Bachelorette’s Ali Oetjen. “Nathan was cast as the villain pretty early so producers wanted to give him the chance to redeem himself by going back on TV in a more relaxed…

Charles isn’t the only royal embroiled in a scandal. King Albert II of Belgium has been ordered to undergo a DNA test to determine whether he is the biological father of a woman claiming to be his daughter. Delphine Boël has made several claims over the years that the former king is her real dad, however she insists the DNA order is not about inheritance, as her legal father Jonkheer Jacques Boël is richer. King Albert will have three months to undergo the test.…

They’ve had one of the most unconventional relationships in royal history. But despite countless rumours of a rekindled romance, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah are still very much stuck in the friend zone. And in a shock twist, it’s all down to the prince’s unusually close relationship with Demi Moore. Royal watchers raised their eyebrows when the 56-year-old raven-haired beauty attended the wedding of the royal couple’s second daughter, Princess Eugenie, last month. Many were left wondering exactly what the connection was between the Hollywood actress and the royals. “Moore is a long-time friend of Eugenie’s parents, Sarah, the Duchess of York, and Prince Andrew,” reported People. “She even attended a birthday celebration for Princess Beatrice in the past.” However, despite the reported friendship between the trio, sources close…

They were married for 14 years after meeting at a lakeside race circuit, before calling it quits in 2011. “CRAIG LOVES HIS KIDS AND WANTS TO MAKE UP FOR THOSE YEARS HE HAD TO SPEND AWAY” Now, Australian racing legend Craig Lowndes is said to be devastated that his ex-wife Natalie, 45, is dating a man10 years her junior who lives at home with his parents. After being slammed by his bitter ex back in July for not telling the couple’s children – Levi and Chilli – of his plans to retire, and shunning them when they turned up trackside to watch their dad race, Craig has been left heartbroken by the news of Nat’s romance with John Diehm. “John is much younger than Nat and he has been on…

something that I didn’t want to do, but that’s not what happened. That’s still how I model my relationships now – it’s something I totally believe in. Our relationship broke down because of a lack of communication and dishonesty. That was going to happen whether I was in a non-monogamous relationship or not. My relationship was going to fail no matter what with Simon because he is untrustworthy. That’s why it collapsed. How did you actually come to the decision to end it? I got to a point where I wanted out and I didn’t know what to do, because I didn’t want to drag this person on national television. I wanted to quietly slip away from the relationship but I was between a rock and a hard place, and…

HOME AND AWAY AIRS MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 7PM Home and Away newcomer, Emily Eskell is living proof that you should never give up on your dreams. After auditioning for various parts on the show, the gorgeous 28-year-old stage and screen actress finally received the news she’d been waiting for – she had landed a major role in the hugely popular weeknight drama. Indeed, Emily appears this week for the first time as mysterious Summer Bay newcomer Simone Bedford. And it seems Simone wastes no time making her presence felt! “I was just so excited to get this role – I was absolutely stoked,” says Emily with a huge smile. “I remember reading the character briefing and thinking, ‘If they don’t give me this role, I don’t know what I’ll do!’…

When Pip Johnston’s gorgeous baby boy Tommy developed severe jaundice when he was just three days old, she wasn’t too worried. Tommy had been born healthy and Pip, who had Jess, 7, and Annabelle, 4, knew jaundice was something many newborn babies suffer from. But when doctors investigated, they discovered Tommy was suffering from Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) – a rare, genetic disease nicknamed ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ because kids lose their ability to walk, talk, eat and even remember who their parents are – usually by the time they are teenagers. Tommy is the youngest child in Australia to be diagnosed with this horrific disease, for which there is no treatment or cure. “When the doctors told us the news that our otherwise healthy little boy was dying, it was devastating,”…

Lisa: On our wedding day, he gave me a beautiful tennis bracelet. WHAT’S THE BEST GIFT YOUR PARTNER HAS GIVEN YOU? Wippa: Lisa gave  me a pizza-making course. I’m a pretty basic guy and I’m not afraid of a Hawaiian pizza with an egg on it. THEIR WORST HOUSEHOLD HABIT? Wippa: I can’t close a cupboard or  a drawer, so you can tell wherever I’ve been in the house. And Lisa can’t put a lid on anything. It’s unbelievable consistency! Wippa: I’m A Celebrity …Get Me Out of Here! THE REALITY TV SHOW YOUR PARTNER WOULD NEVER WIN? Lisa: Dancing  with the Stars. He is the worst dancer!…

Balinese Crunchy Noodle Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 1½ cups shredded carrot ½ x 250g beansprouts, trimmed ¹/ ³ cup unsalted roasted peanuts ½ cup crispy fried shallots ¼ cup satay sauce 2 tblsps Chang’s Oriental Fried Noodle Salad Dressing 1 tblsp lime juice 100g packet fried noodles 1 Cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling water for about 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. 2 Place beans, carrot, sprouts, peanuts and shallots in a large bowl. Mix well. 3 Combine satay sauce with dressing and juice in a small jug. Add to bean mixture with noodles. Toss to combine. 4 Serve immediately. TIP Try serving salad with pan-fried chicken or pork.…

SHIRAZ: SPICE THINGS UP A lingering finish of toasty mocha oak and subtle tannins balances the dark cherry and raspberry flavours in this welcoming Shiraz. Roasted winter vegetables, kangaroo and mild blue cheese all showcase this savoury red wine’s teasing aroma of black pepper and spices. CABERNET SAUVIGNON: RICH AND BOLD Expect blood plum, dark cherry and blackcurrant flavours with a hint of chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon from this unapologetically bold red wine. Complement its powerful flavour profile with aged cheddar cheese, dark chocolate or a succulent rare steak. CHARDONNAY: PEACHY KEEN With punchy flavours of white peach and nectarine, this pale gold Chardonnay boasts tropical hints of guava and rock melon balanced by subtle oak and mouthwatering acidity. Pour a glass as a perfect match for a delicious creamy…

Q Is rice wine and rice vinegar the same thing? Roxy, via email A Even though both products are made from rice, they’re quite different. Rice wine is made from fermented rice. It’s used in Asian cooking, and often added to marinades and sauces to give sweetness and depth of flavour. Common varieties of rice wine include Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine), mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine), and sake (dry Japanese rice wine). Rice vinegar (also known as rice wine vinegar, hence the confusion) is made by fermenting the sugars in rice into alcohol, and then into acid to make vinegar. Rice vinegar is less acidic than white vinegar and has a delicate, mild, slightly sweet flavour. It’s commonly used in marinades and salad dressings, as well as for pickling vegetables.…

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Q My son passed away unexpectedly 15 years ago. Is he still here with me? I don’t feel him as much now as I first did. Does he blame me for not being there for him? Thanks. Mum, NSW A Mum, NSW, when people first die they work very hard through signs and other people to let us know that they’re not gone. The deceased has more energy on letting us know they’re okay when their death is more recent. After years have passed, if their memory makes the people they love more sad than anything else they’ll pull back their energy from us to try to get us to move forward in life. My beautiful cavalier, Bella, passed on Mother’s Day this year. It was my first Mother’s Day…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Gather your resources – big tasks and big asks this week will push you to the max! A social first will break fun ground but it may cost a pretty penny. A simmering conflict or old frustration with another could fire up so keep your cool to work through it positively and avoid a clash. Confusing issues may cloud the picture with a long-term endeavour. Take it one step at a time and your questions will be answered. LUCKY NUMBERS: 7, 20, 27 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Travel arrangements or a long-distance relationship will need patience as there will be questions and plans to sort out. Going back to a place with special meaning for you will touch a nostalgic chord. Pushing…

GREAT TIMES I enjoyed reading your article on Johnny O’Keefe (NI Oct 8). I was employed at Channel Seven when they were at Epping as their first camera control unit operator. Working on the Johnny O’Keefe show Sing, Sing, Sing was a pleasure and it was a huge honour to know and work with this great entertainer. IAN MENDELSON, HURSTVILLE, NSW. WELL PUZZLED I have always enjoyed trying to solve my New Idea puzzles. I have just read that puzzles are a fun way of exercising our brains – it improves your driving, map-reading and memory, so I will happily keep on puzzling. MAV JANETZKI, HORSHAM, VIC. BEAUTIFUL PERSON It was great to catch up on news about Jennifer Hansen, Alan Fletcher and their family in…

ALBUM BY MICHAEL BUBLE Having had two years off to spend time with family – including son Noah, who fought liver cancer, and newborn daughter Vida – the ultimate crooner returns with a new album of classics and originals. Michael may be taking tips from symbol fan Ed Sheeran – the title is a heart but is pronounced “ Love” . (Out Friday.) DVD JIMMY BARNES: WORKING CLASS BOY It was a hit when it aired in cinemas in August, and a hit once again when it aired on TV a few weeks later; now you can take this treasure home and keep it. Jimmy Barnes reveals his troubled childhood in this two-disc Collector’s Edition, which contains never-before-seen footage and makes a first-class Christmas present. (Out Wednesday.) MOVIE…

ONES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED IN 2018 GREEN LIGHT BY BENJAMIN STEVENSON When true crime documentary producer Jack Quick sets out to prove convicted murderer Curtis Wade is innocent, all signs point  to the series being a hit. But when Jack decides to ignore evidence that might prove Curtis guilty after all, it sets off a chilling chain of events. WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LULULEMONS BY LAUREN WEISBERGER Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada character) is back. She’s now an LA-based stylist and image consultant for disgraced celebs, but at 36, her  business is floundering. Decamping to the east coast, Emily figures a way back into the game. An enjoyable read about female friendship – with Prada’s Andrea Sachs and…

It’s the reunion that everyone’s been waiting for, but it hasn’t come without some behind-the-scenes dramas! When the Spice Girls announced their upcoming world tour last week, there was one noticeably absent member – Victoria Beckham. During the last tour in 2012, Posh suffered a “full-blown panic attack”, according to insiders. “Victoria played down the incident but she basically was in a complete state,” a source told The Mirror . When the girls gathered in February to discuss the possibility of the tour, Victoria was the first to say it was unlikely she would participate. “I’m not going on tour,” the fashion designer told Vogue . But according to insiders, her announcement infuriated the other members of the group, particularly Mel B, aka Scary…

Tom Cruise is feeling the “need for speed”. The actor was recently spotted recreating the famous Top Gun scene – him and Kelly McGillis on a motorbike – but this time he was with actress Jennifer Connelly for the sequel Top Gun: Maverick . Jennifer is not the only new star reported to be included in the movie, though. Glen Powell, Jon Hamm and Ed Harris are also set to appear in the all-star cast.…