Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2023 i New Idea

Food, glorious food! That famed lyric from Oliver! has been running through my head lately. Not only because I just watched the 1968 movie for the first time ahead of the new The Artful Dodger series coming to Disney+ (page 90), but because this issue is brimming with recipes. Twenty-one of them in fact! We know you love our food pages, so we thought we’d give you more of them as an early Christmas present! Speaking of, the elves that are our Lifestyle team have also compiled a cracking gift guide for any budget (page 70). I know I’ll be flicking through it for some inspiration! Enjoy the issue. Deputy Editor newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY New Idea wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the many nations…

Mum-of-one Cameron Diaz experienced a highly relatable motherhood moment recently when she struggled to convince her daughter Raddix to get into the family car. The Charlie’sAngelsstar, 51, and her husband Benji Madden, 44, had just enjoyed a relaxed breakfast at the Tre Lune restaurant in Montecito, California, before their little one proceeded to jump around the car park. In the process, Raddix, who turns 4 in December, lost her shoes, resulting in Cameron carrying her to the car. While the star had a battle on her hands getting Raddix into her seat, those typical toddler tantrums haven’t put her off motherhood! “Becoming a parent is the best thing that’s ever happened to Benj and I,” Cameron said on TheTonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2020. “We’re just so happy.”…

Felicity Huffman and William H Macy have stood strong through more than 20 years of marriage, but could trouble in paradise be brewing? Last week, the pair were seen looking tense as they left a restaurant in Hollywood following a double date with another couple. An onlooker noted that William, 73, appeared frosty and kept his hands in his pockets as he and Felicity walked separately from each other. “Things looked strained and uncomfortable between them,” the onlooker said. It comes four years after Felicity, 60, served a two-week jail sentence and 250 hours of community service for her involvement in a college admissions scandal. The DesperateHousewivesstar plead guilty to paying a consultant $22,000 to have her daughter Sophia’s answers changed after she sat the SAT admissions test. While she…

Now that she’s over a year into being the Princess of Wales, Catherine is enjoying opening up the royal jewellery box and trying some new tiaras on for size. And what a glorious sight they are! The princess exuded elegance as she donned the Strathmore Rose Tiara for the first time at the South Korean State Banquet last week. Kate, 41, paired the dazzling diadem with a Jenny Packham gown, and gloves and diamond earrings belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Kate’s choice of headwear excited royal watchers, as the Strathmore Rose as the Strathmore Rose And Tiara hadn’t been worn in public for a century. The romantic floral piece originally belonged to the late Queen Mother and was named in her honour. Born Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, her parents,…

Intrepid foodie Maeve O’Meara has just set out on her biggest adventure – but it’s a whole lot closer to home than her usual destinations of Sardinia, Spain or Santorini. The Food Safari host and her long-time partner Toufic Charabati recently bought a small eatery on NSW’s beautiful south coast – despite having no hospitality experience between them! They snapped up local favourite Zac’s Place in the tiny coastal village of Currarong, population just 479. It’s near glorious Jervis Bay, famous for its white-sand beaches. “We are a journalist and a TV producer,” says Maeve, 63. “[We’ve] never owned a cafe, general store, takeaway but here we are.” Explaining their surprise move, Maeve jokingly blames what she thinks could be a mid-life crisis. “This is Toufic’s ‘red sports car’,” she…

With a huge heart and an even bigger smile, Jeniene Mapp-Testa entertained a generation of children as the co-host of Saturday Disney, Studio D and Playhouse Disney, before she was stuck down with a series of devastating health issues. Sadly, Jeniene’s courageous battle to live long enough to see her 19-year-old son Ben married ended earlier this month. Having failed to qualify for a much-needed kidney transplant, Jeniene passed away aged 49, with family and friends by her side. Her shattered husband of 25 years, Lincoln Testa, reveals exclusively to New Idea how hard Jeniene fought to survive, hoping to get the life-saving transplant after experiencing renal failure three years ago. “I was begging her to keep going in,” Lincoln, 62, says. “Jeniene was so strong, but she decided this…

HANG FOR TEN, KISS FOR TEN! Claudia Karvan sure knows how to catch a wave... and make them, too! The actress sent tongues wagging when she was spied surfing with Dave Galafassi – aka Toni Collette’s ex-husband – at Sydney’s Bondi Beach last week. At one point the pair even shared a kiss in the water, before showering off on the busy esplanade. “They seemed happy together, and not bothered by anyone seeing them,” tells an onlooker. The actress, 51, and the musician, 45, also arrived at and left the beach together. Dave and Toni announced their divorce late last year after almost 20 years of marriage and two kids, when pictures of him kissing another woman at a Sydney beach surfaced. The couple revealed there had been “a substantial…

ROCKSTAR FRAUDSTER With a property portfolio worth millions and a 50-strong fleet of Ferraris, Porsches, trucks, sedans and Harley Davidson motorcycles, Romeo Tony Pacifico, was living life large. But the Adelaide man’s rockstar status came with a caveat – he had assumed the identity of one of the biggest musicians in the world, Richie Sambora! Pacifico, 59, had even mocked up a fake South Australian driver’s licence bearing the legendary Bon Jovi guitarist’s name. The con so infuriated the real Richie that he retained a barrister to appear in court on his behalf, and testify that he wasn’t involved in the gigantic swindle. “I hope they lock his a--e up,” Richie declared after Pacifico’s schemes to steal $25 million from banks and businesses started to unravel in 2002, and multiple…

Floral feast Bring garden beauty to your cakes with edible dried flowers from Bloomish, delivered direct to your door from their family farm in Victoria. These amazing blooms with the 100 per cent natural freeze-drying technique look like they’ve been freshly picked, and they stay looking that way. When they’re stored correctly, they will keep their freshness in the pantry for up to two years. Available from bloomish.co. Q &A Q What is a good no-fail custard for Christmas that tastes fabulous? A This recipe is not only easy to make, but rich and creamy. Stir together 4 egg yolks with 2 tblsps cornflour and ¼ cup caster sugar in a medium saucepan to make a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in 2½ cups milk. Stir constantly over a medium heat…

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Peptides are big news in skincare right now – but what are they? Essentially, they’re building blocks made of vital proteins including collagen and elastin that make up your skin cells, and they help to keep your skin bouncy and smooth. We naturally have peptides in our bodies but, as we age, they start to deplete, and those blocks start to lose their structure. This means our skin becomes less plump and elastic, causing sagging and wrinkles. The good news is you can top up the levels of peptides in your skin by using products that include them as an ingredient. Even better, peptides cause little to no irritation – unlike the often-lauded retinol and exfoliating acids. In a nutshell, they’re clever little multitaskers that work away without causing any…

THE BACHELORS Premieres Sun. 7:30pm on Network Ten Osher Günsberg has something to confess – he just loves love! Even after hosting The Bachelor for so many years now – as well as the spin-offs The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise – the happily married star still gets a kick out of playing cupid for the show’s suitors, and still very much believes in the franchise, despite claims that it has run it’s course. With three new Bachies about to embark on their quests to find The One, Osher, 49, gives us the inside scoop on what we can expect this season… How do you feel going into the new season of The Bachelors? Look, the fact that Australia keeps wanting this love story to come…

While radio stars Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson are toasting their newly inked 10-year, $200 million radio contract, the record-breaking deal is something of a headache for fellow HIT Network radio host Carrie Bickmore. “She’s in a bit of an awkward position,” an insider tells New Idea. While Carrie, 42, is good mates with Jackie, 48, and is happy for her, she’s also best friends with Fifi Box, 46. Fifi’s own Hit Network Fifi,Fev &Nickbreakfast radio show will “almost certainly be impacted by the arrival of Kyle and Jackie O,” claims the source. “Carrie’s caught right in the middle.” The new deal puts The Kyle and Jackie OKIIS FM breakfast program live on-air in Melbourne for the first time. The signing has already resulted in the cancellation of Lauren…

Landmarks in South Australia were illuminated in blue light last week in tribute to a fallen police officer and the son of the state’s police commissioner. Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was killed in the line of duty on November 16, allegedly by Jaydn Stimson. The dedicated officer had been attending a property following a report of “the use of firearm involving an animal” at the remote location of Senior, north of Bordertown. Jason, 53, was with two other officers – Michael Hutchinson and Rebekah Cass – who survived the horrific attack. Stimson, 26, was charged with murder and attempted murder. Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens said “this is a devastating loss and our condolences are with the officer’s family, friends and colleagues during this extremely difficult time. “No-one goes to…

With his 60th birthday coming up in a few weeks, a good-spirited Brad Pitt was looking forward to a big celebration with friends and hopefully, his six kids. “It’s been a long road, but he’s finally happy again,” a US-based source revealed. But a shocking attack from his middle son, Pax, has ruined any hopes of a family reunion! Following seven long years of tension and fighting with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, Brad “has done a lot of work”, says a second insider, to “ward off ” negative press coverage. He’s also made sure the world knows he’s a decent dad. However, that facade has been “shattered”, thanks to a scathing Instagram Story Pax wrote about Brad. In it he blasts the actor as “despicable” and an “awful human being”.…

Three years have passed since John Travolta lost the love of his life, Kelly Preston, but it appears he’s finally ready to dip his toe back into the dating pool. Last week, the actor was spotted out on a cosy date with Hollywood actress, Natasha Lyonne! An eagle-eyed fan photographed John sitting opposite the flame-haired star at celeb hotspot, The Beverly Hills Hotel. Another onlooker confirms the pair seemed deeply engrossed in conversation while enjoying a meal. “They were very comfortable with each other, flirting massively, and it was great to see that famous twinkle back in his eyes,” the insider tells New Idea.“There was definitely chemistry between them.” John and Natasha’s choice of venue certainly speaks volumes because, as our source puts it, “you don’t go to The Beverly…

TIP For air-fried sage leaves, place leaves in air fryer basket, spray with cooking oil and air fry at 180C for one to two minutes until crisp. TIP Cooking times vary depending on air fryer used. Times should be used as a guide only. TIP You will need one large bunch of coriander for this recipe, or replace with parsley. TIP Scrolls are best made on the day of serving. Sprinkles can be replaced with crushed mini candy canes. Photographer: James Moffatt. Stylist: Janelle Bloom. Photo chef: Kerrie Worner. Recipe development: Kim Meredith. Palm Mustard napkins by inkspiller.com.au.…

Bonus! 8 RECIPES FROM NEW IDEA FOOD TIP The Thai-style salad kit we used includes carrot, cabbage, mizuna, Thai-style dressing and crispy shallots but any Asian-style salad kit can be used. TIP To warm rolls, wrap in foil. Heat in a very slow oven (120C) for about 10 minutes. Remove. Try serving hotdogs with pickled jalapenos. Sausages can be replaced with frankfurts if preferred. TIP We used Latina Fresh Beef Bolognese pasta sauce, available from the refrigerated section of major supermarkets. TIP For a non-vegetarian dish, add 300g chicken stir-fry strips to oiled hot wok in Step 3, before cooking onion. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove. Return chicken with bok choy leaves and sauces. TIP Large shell pasta can be replaced with any type…

1 The latest iPhone 15 Pro was released in September. But in what year did the very first model come out? A) 2006 B) 2007 C) 2008 D) 2009 2 What is the name of the coffee shop regularly frequented by the main characters in Seinfeld? A) The Peach Pit B) Central Perk C) The Cheesecake Factory D) Monk’s Café 3 In July, Twitter was renamed to X. But before it was called Twitter, the social media platform originally had a different name. What was it? A) flickr B) tweet C) twttr D) flirt 4 What type of natural disaster is measured using a Richter scale? A) Earthquake B) Tsunami C) Landslide D) Cyclone 5 In the popular Disney animated movie Frozen, what is Elsa doing as she sings ‘Let…

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. But for King Charles and William, the Prince of Wales, this festive season is shaping up to be anything but. While they’ve weathered many storms together in recent times, the King and his heir are said to be at loggerheads over who’ll be invited to Sandringham House for the family’s traditional Christmas lunch. Reports suggest Charles wants to include his estranged youngest son and daughter-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – but Wills vehemently opposes the idea. He’s even threatened to boycott the event it they do turn up! “William has closed his mind to the prospect of reconciliation with Prince Harry,” royal expert Jennie Bond told The Sun newspaper. Wills, 41, won’t be “shedding a tear” if Harry’s…

For the past seven crazy months, Ruva Ngwenya has been pulling on iconic wigs and shimmying into tasselled and leather minidresses to transform into the late, great pop/rock icon Tina Turner on stage. “She is so inspiring, and telling her story is truly rewarding,” Ruva tells New Idea. But being the lead of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is s not without its challenges. WOOLWORTHS CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN Airs Sat. Dec 23 at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus “It has been a long and hard road,” she tells us. “But I have been managing thanks to hard work, determination and a lot of mental strength and discipline. I’m very proud.” Thankfully, Ruva’s next gig isn’t as demanding. She’ll be belting out festive favourites rather than ‘Nutbush City…

TIP Black food colouring gel can be found at Big Wand cake decorating shops. Pascall Jelly Gems can be found in the lolly aisle of major supermarkets. Santas can be made up to two days ahead. Store in an airtight container. TIP A tub of vanilla frosting can be used for all cupcakes by tinting half the vanilla frosting with pink food colouring gel. Make cupcakes a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container. TIP We used Dollar Sweets Christmas Icing Decors available from Woolworths and Big Wand Christmas Jimmies Sprinkle Mix (available online, or replace with any sprinkles). Make sure to work quickly when decorating the top of the slice before the icing sets.…

The holiday season is looming, bringing joy, togetherness, and also some tricky discussions about money – especially as the cost-of-living crisis worsens. While finances may not be the most glamorous topic during this festive time, addressing them can help avoid misunderstandings and maintain harmonious relationships. We spoke to Evan Lucas, author of Mind Over Money: Why Understanding Your Money Behaviour Will Improve Your Financial Freedom, about how we can navigate five tricky festive finance conversations, ensuring smooth sailing during the most wonderful time of the year. BUDGETING EARLY DILEMMA: You want to set some limits around spending before going crazy in the lead-up to Christmas. SOLUTION: Budgeting can be uncomfortable, but setting boundaries is essential to prevent financial strain. Start the conversation early by openly discussing your limitations with family…

Struggling to get into the spirit? With the cost of living and daily life pressures, it might not be the most exciting time of the year for some. However, these little fashion tips and tricks might help bring a little sparkle in the weeks leading up to Christmas. HAVE FUN! Cheap festive jewellery isn’t just for Christmas Day or your work party. Try the more subtle kind on just an ordinary day to get that hit of cheerful energy you might need at this time of year. Brooke Shields CANDY CANE PALETTES You don’t have to wear these holiday season hues together, but either an all-white ensemble or a bold red look can really get you in the spirit. Try it at your next Friends-mas celebration or when out Christmas…