Indholdsfortegnelse for 25 March 2019 i New Idea

LORI LOUGHLIN & FELICITY HUFFMAN ARRESTED! Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have become unlikely criminals, with both women being charged for their involvement in a widespread college bribery scam. The $35 million dollar scandal known as Operation Varsity Blues saw wealthy parents buying fake test scores and athletic records for their children. Both women were arrested and held in custody last week for charges including conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Lori and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, reportedly paid the scam’s organiser, William “Rick” Singer, more than $700,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California by fabricating their rowing talent. The Fuller House actress was away filming in Canada at the time of her arrest, but later turned herself in. Both…

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have returned to the location of one of their last holidays together as a married couple in 2004. Now an insider reveals to New Idea that the recently reunited couple were on a secret romantic getaway: their honeymoon! “Paris has always had a special place in Brad and Jen’s heart,” says a friend close to the couple. “They’ve had lots of great holidays there over the years and it really is the city of love for them – every time they travel there, they’ve felt closer than ever before.” Brad was spotted arriving at Charles de Gaulle airport on March 11. Seemingly attempting to remain undercover, he sported a grey cap and wore sunglasses. He was later seen on the balcony of a hotel which…

RACHAEL FINCH Aussie model and presenter Rachael first made a name for herself when she was crowned Miss Universe Australia before appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2010. It was there the mum of two met her husband, dancer Michael Miziner. CASEY DONOVAN After winning Australian Idol at the tender age of 16, Casey continued to showcase her acting and singing talent in musical theatre and her album releases. Beloved by the Aussie public, Casey won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2017. NADIA BARTEL A big name in the Australian fashion world, AFL WAG and influencer/blogger Nadia Bartel has over 400k followers and is married to former Geelong Cats player, Jimmy Bartel. The…

JULES & CAM EXCLUSIVE ‘WE’RE TRYING FOR A BABY!’ THE MAFS LOVEBIRDS REVEAL THEIR EXCITING FAMILY PLANS Married At First Sight’s Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson’s reality TV love story has captivated Australia. But for Jules, 37, she’s still surprised it’s happening to her. “I dated a lot before going on the show,” Jules admits. “I was a walking billboard for [dating app] Bumble. So if it can happen for me, it can happen for anyone – so don’t give up looking for love. I’ve had women say, ‘I’m auditioning [for MAFS] this year because of you!’ which is really lovely.” The show’s recent homestays were a real turning point for the loved-up couple. “It was a lovely little taste of what we could…

Pretzel and Caramel Chunk Brownie Serves 16, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 200g dark cooking chocolate, broken into pieces 200g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs ¾ cup plain flour 2 tblsps self-raising flour 2 tblsps cocoa powder 225g packet Jersey caramels, quartered 1½ cups salted pretzel twists (60g), broken into pieces 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Combine chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove bowl from pan. 3 Stir sugar and vanilla into warm chocolate mixture. Cool for 15 minutes. 4 One at a time, whisk eggs into chocolate mixture. Add…

This irresistible dessert will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth Monte Carlo Cheesecake Serves10, Prep: 45 mins 250g packet Arnott’s Granita biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted ½ cup desiccated coconut 2 tblsps honey 2 tblsps raspberry conserve 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped Sliced Arnott’s Monte Carlo biscuits, to decorate FILLING 200g pink marshmallows 3 tsps powdered gelatine 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped 1 Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measuring 22cm). Grease base and side, lining base with baking paper. 2 Process broken biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until just combined. Add coconut and honey. Pulse until just combined. Press evenly over base and up the side of prepared…

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It’s 3am and your baby is crying. Should you pick her up from the cot and rock her? Let her cry but check on her? Feed her? An infant sleep coach knows what to do. We asked four experienced coaches to share their sleep-inducing tips THAT REALLY WORK! 1. CREATE A UNITED FRONT “I’ve had parents call and say ‘I need to do this without my partner knowing’. Often it’s the dad who wants the mum to stop feeding the baby to sleep, while the mum still feels that baby needs night-time feeds,” says Kim West, author of Good Night, Sleep Tight (Hachette Australia, $32.99). “I’ve also had scenarios where mum wants to get a better schedule but dad just can’t take the crying,” says Kim. “Whatever the reason, sleep…

AGES 0-6 MONITOR AND SET LIMITS Six and under is probably too young for a child to have their own smartphone, but most parents have apps on their phone or iPad for a younger child to use. Set time limits – maybe 20 minutes per day – and incentivise watching videos as a reward for good behaviour. The Baby Shark video can be your best friend! Limit the device use an hour before bed or it can over-stimulate them. AGES 6-12 STAY ENGAGED IN WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING AT The more specific your limits are, the better – and you’ll need to stay consistent with your rules. Limiting their usage to up to an hour a day is a good idea. It’s also ideal to know what…

WATER MESS We were enjoying the hot tub at a hotel when the bubbles suddenly stopped. Gallant MM jumped out of the pool to turn them back on. Except he went to a red button on the wall clearly labelled ‘Emergency.’ To the horror of all the guests enjoying time in the tub, MM announced, “I’ll soon have the bubbles going again – all I have to do is press this button!” K. SIMPSON, OCEAN REEF, WA. GETTING SCHOOLED My husband had to pick the kids up from after-school care one afternoon when I was working late. I received a panicked phone call from him explaining that the carers couldn’t find the children. But when he told me which school he was at, I realised he’d gone to the one…

It was a case of “love at first angel wings” when comedian Ed Kavalee met Tiffiny Hall for the first time. “Back then, she was competing on the Channel Seven show, Gladiators as Gladiator ‘Angel’ and I went onto the set to interview her,” Ed says. Unfortunately, Ed made somewhat less of an impression on Tiffiny. “She actually doesn’t remember meeting me,” says Ed with a laugh. “I was in the zone and ready to compete,” explains Tiffiny, the founder of popular online health and fitness program TIFFXO.com. “I was about to go into combat, so forgive me if I wasn’t in the mood for flirting! “But Ed had me back on his radio show after I finished filming, and that’s when I asked him out for dinner. “I liked…

Princess Beatrice was spotted looking very loved up with her new beau and long-term family friend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at a gala event at The National Gallery last week, and now rumours have surfaced that the couple had a secret wedding! Sarah Ferguson was recently pictured with a bouquet of flowers, in mother-of-the-bride attire with a huge smile across her face, sparking murmurs she was en route to her youngest daughter’s wedding. Indeed, Fergie posted a message on International Women’s Day to her social media account expressing how proud she was of her daughters. “Thinking of some of the strong women who’ve been part of my life – my late mother, my dear, departed friends Diana and Carolyn Cotterell and my fierce, beautiful, loving daughters Beatrice and Eugenie who make…

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Serves 4-6, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1kg cauliflower, trimmed ¹/ ³ cup plain flour ¼ cup MasterFoods New York-Style Buffalo Marinade 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 3 tsps garlic powder Olive oil cooking spray Bottled Ranch salad dressing, to serve 1 Cut cauliflower into 3cm florets. 2 Whisk flour, marinade and ¼ cup water in a large bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add cauliflower. Stir to coat. 3 Combine breadcrumbs and garlic powder in a shallow dish. 4 In four batches, toss cauliflower in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Remove. Place in a single layer on two oven trays lined with baking paper. Spray well with cooking oil. 5 Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for 10 minutes. Remove. Turn cauliflower over. Spray with…

MONDAY Crunchy Chilli Chicken with Fries Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 175g bag sweet chilli & sour cream potato crisps 4 x 225g chicken breast fillets, trimmed ¼ cup plain flour 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten Olive oil cooking spray Cooked French fries, to serve SALAD 2 baby cos, bases trimmed, thickly sliced 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 large avocado, chopped ¼ cup bottled ranch salad dressing 1 Pierce a small hole in the potato crisps bag to release air. Using a rolling pin, crush crisps into small crumbs. Place in a shallow dish. 2 Dust chicken in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. One at a time, dip in eggs, then in crumbs, pressing on to coat. Place on an oiled, large oven tray. Spray…

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It’s not every day you hear a celebrity talking about parenting and think, “Wow, that person genuinely gets it.” Ryan Reynolds is pretty funny on Twitter and Teresa Palmer nails the earth-mother vibe, but Anne Hathaway has blown me away with her down-to-earth and relatable comments on parenting. The 36-year-old actress – once the victim of an online smear campaign hashtagged #hathahaters – has a son, who turns 3 this week, with her husband, Adam Shulman. In a recent interview with the UK newspaper The Times, she was unexpectedly candid about what she’s learnt about parenting. I think she should write a book, but in the meantime, here are five great take-home tips from The Devil Wears Prada star. GIVE YOUR CHILD A SENSIBLE NAME Anne and Adam called their…

Out of the mouths of babes,” goes the old saying, and it’s still very true. Toddlers are insightful and honest, but they can also be unintentionally rude. If they start swearing or refusing to use good manners, it can be challenging for parents! It’s important to remember, toddlers have no social conscience yet! So, if your child sees someone in the bank queue and asks, “Mummy, why is that lady so fat?” it’s important to remember she is not being deliberately rude or malicious. HOW SHOULD I REACT? It might be tempting to leave the queue or ignore the toddler’s comment, but this isn’t effective. While this isn’t a time for punishment, it is a time for social teaching. You need to be clear, confident and firm that it isn’t…

Q I have a budgie and would love to put some sticks and homemade toys in his cage. Do I need to treat the sticks before I give them to him? K. SMITH, GORDON PARK, QLD. A Sticks from the bush are ideal to put in the cage, as long as they are dry and hard. They provide great visual and tactile interest for birds. Old sticks that are moist, brittle or decomposing can contain some germs, which may be a risk to some birds, so avoid these. When you’re making wooden toys at home, use untreated wood. You don’t need to treat the sticks with anything, just make sure they’re clean.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Balancing different personalities on the home front or conflicts with a relative will challenge your people skills. Try to keep your cool or there’ll be spats. A family event will take a special effort – it’ll shake up your schedule and might also have you treading on eggshells. Uncertainties in the workplace will be resolved and a health pursuit will gather momentum, but extra costs could put holes in your budget. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 3, 6 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Maintaining a healthy balance with a diet, exercise regimen or physical pursuit will take a conscientious effort. Going back to a task, role or situation you’ve had a break from will feel as comfortable as an old shoe. Fun times with loved…

Q I’ve been married for four years and I’m in my early thirties. Lately, I’ve been experiencing a lot of pressure from family and friends about when I’m going to have children. I love my job and I don’t feel ready to give up my career yet, but I don’t know how to explain this to everyone. TRISHA, VIA EMAIL. A You have plenty of time to have children. It’s such a dilemma when family and friends keep pressuring you into talking babies. You love your job and there’s no hurry to start a family, so you need to tell everyone how you feel. Ask them to stop bringing up the obvious and when the time comes to have a baby they’ll be the first to know. They need to…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Ed: Tiff’s the handyman in our house. Tiffiny: Ed’s a fantastic cook. I’m very lucky. WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S QUIRKIEST HABIT? Tiffiny: Ed loves the smell of freshly washed clothes. Ed: Tiff has to move things. I have to hide my toothbrush so she doesn’t move it from the bathroom to somewhere I can’t find it. WHAT’S THE MOST ROMANTIC THING YOUR PARTNER DOES FOR YOU? Ed: I take boiled eggs to work and she writes little notes on the shells. Tiffiny: My idea of romance these days is Ed taking Arnold for a walk so that I can go for a run. He’s very conscious of giving me time for myself – I find that so romantic. WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A…

Convinced that her deranged father Ross (Justin Rosniak) is still alive – and may well return at any moment to harm her and Colby (Tim Franklin) – a traumatised Bella (Courtney Miller) decides to take matters into her own hands. But the frightened teen, who also holds herself to blame for the fact that Colby’s wife Chelsea (Ashleigh Brewer) abruptly left the Bay, is clearly not thinking straight. “Bella firmly believes that she is the reason for Colby’s pain and the divide between Chelsea and Colby,” explains Courtney. “Of course, Bella doesn’t know the bigger picture, and therefore blaming herself is the only thing she can comprehend right now.” Convinced her brother is better off without her in his life, Bella decides to leave the Bay without telling anyone. “Bella…

J.LO FIFTH TIME LUCKY? Jennifer Lopez, 49, got engaged for the fifth time last week. But, the happy news has already been marred by cheating rumours. Just days after the announcement Alex Rodriguez’s one-time teammate Jose Canseco accused the ex-baseball player of cheating on Jennifer, in a series of tweets. “Little does [Jennifer] know that he is cheating on her with my ex-wife Jessica,” Jose wrote. However, Jessica has since denied the claims. “Those false accusations Jose is making are not true,” she wrote on Twitter. Of course, these claims are sure to still come as a blow for the singer who appears to be blissfully happy, sharing the moment Alex got down on one knee in a series of snaps on Instagram. The singer has previously been married three…

Mick and Jodie-Anne have forged themselves a reputation as the nice guys on the 10th anniversary season of My Kitchen Rules. Staying out of the drama and keeping smiles on their dials are the country Victorian married couple’s main approaches to the competition. However, in a revealing and exclusive interview with New Idea, the semi-retired Torrumbarry locals reveal there’s more to their story than meets the eye … and it all begins with how they met. “At the time I met Mick, I was a topless waitress,” Jodie-Anne, 49, tells New Idea. “He used to spy on me from the back of his car and we just started chatting one day! We kind of knew each other because I knew Mick’s mum and we started chatting over the…

From unflattering smocks with big prints to subdued pretty dresses and sexy bodycon silhouettes, when it comes to pregnancy style, the royals have always set trends as well as followed them. But no-one’s pregnancy style has been more anticipated and observed than that of the Duchess of Sussex. Would she cover up or show off her bump; keep things simple or use her pregnancy as an opportunity to experiment with different looks? It quickly became apparent Meghan would remain as fearlessly chic, and occasionally unconventional, in her fashion choices as she had been pre-pregnancy. The first hint of the royal baby bump came last October when Meghan and Harry embarked on their tour Down Under and announced the pregnancy. Wearing a simple figure-hugging white shift dress by Sydney designer Karen…

Lemon Meringue Pie Float Serves 4, Prep: 15 mins 2 cups chilled soda water ¹/ ³ cup lemon juice cordial ½ cup lemon curd 2 tblsps lemon-flavoured liqueur 1 cup ice cubes 1 litre tub lemon sorbet Whipped cream and mini meringues, to serve 1 Combine soda water, cordial, curd, liqueur and ice cubes in a large bowl. Whisk until mixture is cold. Strain into a large jug. Whisk until frothy. 2 Place scoops of sorbet into each of four serving glasses (1-cup capacity). Pour curd mixture evenly over sorbet. 3 Top with whipped cream and meringues. Serve immediately. TIP We used Limoncello liqueur in this recipe. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, replace with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Coffee Nutella Martini Serves 4, Prep: 15 mins ¾ cup Nutella 2…

This week marks the official launch of the New Idea Food website – bringing more than 9000 recipes and nearly 1000 videos to life, guaranteed to take the boring out of the kitchen. Designed for all women who LOVE food, the new website includes a huge searchable database of all your favourite recipes – as well as hundreds of how-to video tutorials and drool-worthy food videos that will make you click for more. We’re now home to the largest video library of any Australian food site – you will LOVE it! To celebrate the launch, we thought we’d take you behind the scenes of the New Idea Test Kitchen so you can get to know our gurus Barb, Pam and Mel. BARB, FOOD DIRECTOR Tea or coffee? Always coffee! I…

We’re all well informed about the importance of a diligent skincare routine to fight the signs of ageing on our faces – testing countless formulas in night serums, face creams with SPF and the latest in eye creams to fight fine lines and banish those bags – but how often do we pay attention to the rest of our skin? Other delicate areas, like the hands, neck and decolletage often are the first places to show signs of age and are likely to be an afterthought when it comes to skincare maintenance. We have some site-specific formulas to help hydrate these areas, promote healthy skin and minimise the signs of ageing. HANDS UP The old saying that the hands are a true indicator of one’s age is sadly true. Our…

If you fancy a cruise Down Under before the cold winter weather truly kicks in, now’s the time to splash out. And whether you’re after a half-day adventure or a few nights at sea, you’re spoilt for choice with these amazing Aussie destinations. YOU WANT: SOMETHING DIFFERENT GO TO: FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND It’s no secret that the Great Barrier Reef features some of the best sailing conditions in the world, but if you’re in Tropical North Queensland and up for a wild rainforest adventure, check out a crocodile-spotting cruise from the Daintree, Cairns or Mission Beach. This World Heritage area is known for its saltwater crocs that can grow to up to a whopping seven metres long, and they’re quite a sight to see from the comfort of one of…

HAPPY MONDAYS My mother in her eighties loves Mondays because of the joy of reading the latest New Idea (NI Feb. 25). I introduced my Mum to New Idea 18 years ago and since then she’s walked to the news agency first thing every Monday morning and has a lovely week doing the puzzles, trying out recipes and reading the stories. On behalf of her, I’d like to say a big thank you to New Idea for keeping another elderly person very happy! VICKIE MAVROS, SALE, VIC. KILLER TV I’m not someone who generally watches murder-mystery TV, but Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries (NI Feb. 25), coming soon to Channel Seven, looks great! I loved reading more about it, and learning about the stellar cast –…