Innehållsförteckning för 23 January 2017 från New Idea

Pink has dropped a whopping 15kg since the birth of her new baby just three weeks ago, wowing fans with her new slimline physique. The adored singer stepped out in LA last week to show off her dramatic weight loss – looking half the size she had been – less than a month after the arrival of her son, Jameson. Pink is believed to have undergone the same ‘power cleanse’ diet she adopted after the birth of daughter Willow, now five. The hardcore eating plan sees her steering clear of animal products and sticking to a low-calorie diet. Leading Australian weight-loss expert and naturopath Maxine Wright estimates Pink has lost up to 15kg – and agrees a rapid cleanse is a great way for the star to drop kilos fast.…

Like all mothers, Jocelyn Cook says she wants only the best for her daughter. And what the 34-year-old wishes more than anything is for nine-month-old Megan to marry a rich man. ‘I would rather Megan prioritise finding a rich husband, than study,’ the UK writer tells New Idea. However, Jocelyn does want Megan to do well at school, as she believes intelligence will help Megan secure a wealthy suitor. ‘Megan will dazzle men with her beauty, but she must be able to participate in intelligent conversation at a dinner party,’ she says. ‘Few high-powered men marry meek, dull women, however pretty.’ Jocelyn admits she can’t force her daughter to marry a man with money, but she has vowed to do everything in her power to make it happen. ‘I can…

REVENGE BODY WITH KHLOE These days, Khloe Kardashian is almost recognisable. The 32-year-old overhauled her life during her divorce from Lamar Odom, and now she’s teaching people the tricks of her trade! Each episode of this new reality series will feature two people who will get a makeover using the assistance of personal trainers and stylists, leading to a major transformation inside and out. ‘For me, I went through a really hard time in my life with my divorce, and I turned to the gym as an emotional release,’ Khloe told Extra. ‘So I started finding all these people, really traumatic stories, all these circumstances...They didn’t know how to get out of this dark hole they were in. ‘I’m blessing them with the tools, things that I found. I took…

Out and about this summer? Save time cooking and stock up on Annabel’s delicious snap-frozen toddler meals. Nutritionally balanced and quick to prepare, find them in the freezer aisle at Coles and Woolworths Victoria (annabelkarmel.com). Chicken and Sweetcorn Quesadillas Makes 2 portions, \Prep 10 mins, Cook 15 mins ½ tsp sweet paprika 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 4 small tortilla wraps 1 tomato sliced 4 green spring onions, sliced 4 tblsps sweetcorn 50g cheddar cheese, grated 1 Mix paprika and chicken together. 2 Heat a little oil in a pan. Fry chicken until brown and cooked through. Set aside. 3 Put one wrap in the pan. 4 Mix chicken, tomato, onion, sweetcorn and cheese together. Put half of the mixture on top of the wrap. Put another wrap…

Mexican Salmon Skewers and Lime with Jalapeno Salsa Makes 12, Prep 20 mins, Cook 15 mins 6 x 150g boneless, skinless salmon fillets 12 x 25cm wooden skewers 2 limes, halved Garlic aioli, to serve Chopped fresh coriander, to garnish JALAPENO SALSA ¾ cup fire-roasted red peppers 1 tblsp sliced green jalapenos SPICE MIX 1 tblsp smoked paprika 2 tsps ground cumin 2 tsps ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp chilli powder 1 To make salsa, place peppers and jalapenos in a small food processor. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl. 2 To make spice mix, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. 3 Cut salmon fillets in half lengthways. Add to spice mix. Gently toss until salmon is well coated. Thread…

1 SHOP YEAR ROUND Keep your eyes peeled for stationery sales at the supermarket or office supply store. Stock up on supplies after the peak back-to-school period to find the best deals. 2 TAKE STOCK Before you buy a thing, search through last year’s school supplies to see if there’s any stationery the kids can continue using in the new year . 3 KEEP TO YOUR LIST Write a comprehensive list before you leave home and stick to it when you hit the shops. Do some research online and know roughly how much each item should cost. Lastly , leave the kids at home to help eliminate the ‘I want it...’ moments. 4 BUY BOLD & BRIGHT This is based on the theory that if it’s easier to see, it’s…

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Q I dreamt my friend was sick and lying on the ground, but her partner was yelling at her and wouldn’t let me help. I tried to offer her a glass of water, but he violently threw it in my face. Dan, via email. A This dream is an indicator of underlying factors in your friendship with the sick person. Your subconscious mind may be picking up that all is not well in your friend’s relationship. The fact that you tried to offer water indicates that you are trying to cool or quench an emotional issue. Having it thrown back in your face suggests that any conflict with her partner may be due to the fact that he believes either that you are interfering or are the cause of the…

I’M ONLY HERE FOR THE TEA At the kindergarten Christmas concert, my eyes filled with tears as I watched the little children solemnly try to remember the words of the carols they were singing. A kind but misunderstanding MM patted my arm. ‘Never mind love,’ he muttered. ‘I know they’re dreadful, but it’ll be over soon and they always put on a good morning tea!’ Judy Irwin, Moffat Beach, Qld. IT’S GONE TO THE DOGS My MM partner and I were waiting to be served at the supermarket deli when he noticed an ‘RSPCA approved’ sign on the poultry. He asked me seriously: ‘Does that sign mean that this chicken has been approved for dogs to eat?’ He even had the person standing next to him laughing! Jody Quinn, Morley,…

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Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Mariah Carey, who has gone into social media meltdown following her New Year’s Eve lip-synching scandal. After her miming was exposed by a technical glitch, the singer took to Twitter to suggest the ordeal was a plot against her by the production team. ‘Listen guys, they foiled me,’ said Mariah in an audio file. ‘Thus, it turned into an opportunity to humiliate me...’ While Mariah plans on taking ‘a break from media moments [and] social media moments’ in preparation for her upcoming tour, Dick Clark Productions has denied all her claims, saying they’re ‘defamatory, outrageous and frankly absurd’. Meanwhile, whispers from the US suggest Mariah’s slip-up may have been the result of her love of bubbly. ‘Mariah is going through…

PRINCE CHARLES’ CONTROVERSIAL SECOND MARRIAGE CRUMBLES – AND CAMILLA IS DETERMINED TO MAKE HIM PAY! The royals have been rocked by a divorce bombshell, with many in the palace believing that Prince Charles and Camilla’s marriage is over. Palace lawyers are believed to be working around the clock to manage the crisis and negotiate a divorce settlement that could see the Duchess of Cornwall walk away with $2 billion. The controversial romance has spanned five decades, but trusted palace insiders confirm that in recent times, they have been torn apart by cheating rumours, love child claims and constant fighting. New reports say that they’ve been living apart and leading separate lives for several months. Cracks in Charles and Camilla’s marriage first appeared when it emerged that the 69-year-old was spending…

‘Blake knows he’s made huge mistakes with Sam in the past and, to be honest, he’s kind of ashamed’ Heartbroken Bachelorette Sam Frost has received support from a very unlikely man in the wake of her devastating split from Sasha Mielczarek – her ex-fiance Blake Garvey. Sources close to Blake confirm that the pair have been sharing long, secret calls and constant texts since news of the shock break-up, with Blake offering ‘a shoulder to cry on’ and emotional support ‘at all hours of the day and night’. It’s a surprising turnaround for the controversial former celebrity couple, given their bitter, public break-up. In 2014, The Bachelor’s Blake dumped Sam for second runner-up Louise Pillidge one day after proposing to her in the show’s TV finale, then flaunted his shock…

STEPHEN FRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA TUESDAY, 8.30PM, ABC There’s no end of the Earth that Stephen Fry won’t go to in search of a good story . In the second episode of his new series, the QI host visits Belize, meeting injured manatees, a reformed drug addict living on an island and the Garifuna people. SHAUN MICALLEF’S STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WEDNESDAY, 8.35PM, SBS Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Mormon? Well, Comedian Shaun Micallef is about to let you in on the secret! He’s on a quest to find the very meaning of life itself in his new three-part documentary series.…

Veal with Avocado Salsa and Sweet Potato Wedges Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 10 mins 800g sweet potato 1 tblsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 4 x 150g uncrumbed veal schnitzels 80g baby spinach leaves Lemon wedges, to serve AVOCADO SALSA 1 avocado, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tblsps fresh, finely chopped coriander 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 Cut sweet potato into 2cm-thick wedges. Boil or microwave until almost tender. Drain. Pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. 2 Place sweet potato on an oven tray. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle over paprika and season. Toss to combine. 3 Cook in a very hot oven (240C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden and tender. 4 Meanwhile,…

Ricotta, Carrot and Sultana Sandwiches Makes 2, Prep 5 mins ¼ cup smooth ricotta 4 slices wholemeal bread 1 tblsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tblsp sultanas 1 small carrot (100g), coarsely grated Pineapple rings and nectarine wedges, to serve 1 Spread ricotta on one side of bread. 2 Spread chilli sauce over two slices of bread. Divide sultanas and carrot over chilli sauce. Top with remaining slices of bread, ricotta-side down. 3 Trim crusts from sandwiches (optional). Cut each sandwich into four triangles. 4 Serve in lunchboxes with pineapple rings and nectarine wedges. TIP Try replacing ricotta with cream cheese and add shaved turkey or ham to the filling. Ham and Cheese Tortilla Wraps Makes 2, Prep 10 mins 2 x 20cm tortilla wraps 1 tblsp mayonnaise 100g shaved ham…

Here are a few easy hacks to help you through each term 1 TAKE A PHOTO Snap a photo on the first day of school each year so you can create a cute album by the time your kid finishes high school. 2 AVOID HITTING ‘REPLY ALL’ Just because a class parent has sent information to everyone doesn’t mean you have to reply to all of them, too. Become an email ninja and reply only to those who need to see your response. 3 BE GRATEFUL Being positive can make a huge difference to your mindset. I love the box of Positive Thought Starters from the Top Five Movement. Select a card and go around the family giving your answers to questions such as: ‘What surprising moment made you laugh,…

Teach children to wash their hands properly – a little splash isn’t enough! Busy kids have busy hands, and every day your family’s hands can touch dozens of surfaces. While you can’t be there to remind them to wash their hands 24 hours a day, you can teach children the basics of good hand hygiene early on, so they form healthy habits they’ll have for life. Show them how to wash their hands properly using an antibacterial hand wash before meals and after using the bathroom, and with some gentle reminders it will become a healthy habit they’ll keep for life. Encouraging good hand hygiene is one of the best ways to help protect your family against germs BUBBLY FUN Kids love Dettol Soft on Skin, Hard on Germs Foam…

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 This super progressive week will bring dynamic action with a new career venture, ambitious personal plans, and for singles a tempting romance. Conflicting information or advice may cloud a big decision, so distil the best of it and heed your gut feelings. A providential meeting will bring a surprise opportunity, and a sentimental journey will take you to a beautiful place or reunite you with someone you rarely see. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 5, 13 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 The opportunity to achieve a long-held personal goal will be exciting. An unusual interest or outing will introduce you to a different world where there will be much to learn. New possessions will give you joy this week, and romance is in the air.…

JEALOUS DAUGHTER Q I have been dating a widower for four years. I have a seven-year-old and he has a 21-year-old daughter. We live separately as she does not accept us. She finished high school three years ago and has never worked, but is doing a writing course. I want to move on with our lives together, but I’m wondering how. Francesca, via email. A I do not think that you should let a selfish 21-year-old madam ruin your future happiness. What is her problem? Her father has been a widower for years – surely his daughter should be thrilled to know that he has found a caring companion. I wonder if she realises that her unwelcoming and unfriendly attitude is hurting her father. Arrange a meeting with his daughter…

After appearing in the BAFTAwinning TV series Skins and Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire all by the age of 18, Dev Patel’s career has had an unbelievably strong start. With a résumé like this, you would think the days of fighting for roles and auditioning would be long gone. However, as Dev explains to New Idea, to claim his latest role as Saroo Brierley in the critically acclaimed Lion, he was forced to go to extreme lengths. ‘It was rigorous. I had to work really hard for the role. My résumé worked against me – I was the Slumdog Millionaire kid – such an obvious choice,’ Dev surprisingly reveals. ‘[The producers] really put me through my paces, but I was like: “Guys, I’m…

Spray it again WHO: Nicole Kidman WE SAY: No wonder Nic’s smiling. We would too if we had a make-up team on call 24/7! Clean sweep WHO: Richard Wilkins WE SAY: You missed a spot, Dicky! Before and after WHO: Felicity Huffman WE SAY: Props to Felicity for the bravest Golden Globes ‘before’ pic. Luckily, she didn’t decide to throw in the towel. Ace of face WHO: Emma Stone, Drew Barrymore and Julia Louis-Dreyfus WE SAY: And the winner of the Scariest Pre-Golden Globes Mask award goes to... Emma Stone! She’d love to make a speech, but her lips are sealed. Golden girl WHO: Goldie Hawn WE SAY: Er, is Goldie OK? Can anyone feel a pulse? Booby prize WHO: Kaley Cuoco WE SAY: Good idea, Kaley! It’s always smart…

Hollywood’s ugliest divorce battle has come to an end, with Brad Pitt claiming victory over wife Angelina Jolie’s campaign of ‘lies and deception’. Newly released divorce papers reveal how the actress was forced to back down from a series of outrageous claims against her estranged husband, agreeing to make their settlement private despite initial plans to ‘drag Brad’s name through the mud’ and ‘humiliate him as much as possible’. Sources close to Ange says her shock turnaround decision came after she witnessed the overwhelming support Brad received during his surprise appearance at this year’s Golden Globes. The huge uproar of applause for the 53-year-old from Hollywood’s A-list led Ange to call off her vicious divorce campaign, scared that her career would be irrevocably damaged if she continued with the legal…

‘It’s embarrassing and certainly not what’s expected from the third-in-line for the throne’ The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are under fire, after new revelations about their trusted nanny Maria Borrallo cast a shadow over the ‘controversial’ way in which she’s raising Princess Charlotte and Prince George. Senior royal officials have taken a firm stand after it was revealed that the young royals speak Spanish – their nanny’s native language – better than English, raising fears that 45-year-old Maria has ‘too much control’ over the impressionable children. Concerns peaked when it was further uncovered that Maria is secretly planning a trip with George, three, and 20-month-old Charlotte back to her home town of Palencia – a getaway Wills, 34, and Kate, 35, were not aware of. ‘There are certainly question…

They’re one of My Kitchen Rules’ most controversial couples thanks to their age-gap romance, but now it seems cougar couple Cheryl Harris and Matt Newman are raising eyebrows for a very different reason. After their appearance on the show turned them into ‘big fat blobs’, 28-year-old Matt and girlfriend Cheryl, who turns 52 next month, have unveiled their hot new bodies and dramatic weight loss, exclusively telling New Idea that they’ve dropped an impressive 22kg. ‘I’ve lost 10kg and Matty’s lost 12kg. We feel amazing,’ Cheryl says. ‘I have more energy, I feel more alive, I feel so sexy. And Matt is all muscles – I can’t keep my hands off him!’ Matt and Cheryl blame months of partying and their roller-coaster ride on the hit…

‘It’s taken me 11 months to get my food and training balanced. I can’t complain’ ORPHEUS PLEDGER Orpheus is one hell of a fit guy, but he readily admits he did not wake up like this. Three days before our shoot, Orpheus made sure he had ‘as little body fat’ as possible. As for cheat days, he says: ‘There’s no need for me to have them.’ Starting on Home And Away in 2015 as Mason Morgan, the 23-year-old has struggled to fit his health and fitness into his schedule. ‘It’s taken me 11 months to get my food and training balanced,’ he admits. ‘I can’t complain, there’s not enough time to get the body I desire because I’m dealing with the circumstances I’ve been given. It’s all a test –…

Brides SHARON, 31 Sharon is an identical twin (with Michelle, right) whose relationship recently ended very suddenly. NADIA, 36 Flight attendant and part-time model Nadia knows who she is and what she’s looking for. VANESSA, 31 This outdoorsy university student has been in love many times and had her heart broken, but she hasn’t given up on finding someone. MICHELLE, 31 A self-confessed party girl, she recently returned to Australia from England where her seven-year relationship dissolved into a friendship. LAUREN, 33 A single mum to 11-year-old son Dylan, Lauren is ready to get married again. DEBORAH, 53 One of the oldest singles to appear on the show, Deborah is a former model looking to settle down. ALENE, 31 This busy nurse has never been in love and can’t imagine…

Mango and Passionfruit Eton Mess Makes 4, Prep 15 mins 300ml tub thickened cream ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup fresh passionfruit pulp 2 tsps caster sugar 2 large mangoes (400g) 100g packet meringue nests Extra passionfruit pulp, to decorate 1 Beat cream, sour cream, passionfruit and sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer until firm peaks form. 2 Cut away cheeks from mangoes, either side of the stones. Peel mangoes. Cut into thin slices. 3 Roughly crush meringues. Reserve 1 cup for serving. Gently fold remaining meringues into cream mixture. 4 Divide half the cream mixture and half the mango slices evenly among four serving bowls. Repeat with remaining cream mixture and mango slices. 5 Serve sprinkled with reserved meringue. Decorate with extra passionfruit pulp. TIP You…

Watermelon and Pomegranate Crush Serves 4, Prep 10 mins 400g piece seedless watermelon ½ cup pomegranate juice 2 tblsps fresh lime juice 2 tblsps vodka 1 tblsp caster sugar 2 cups ice cubes 1 tblsp fresh pomegranate seeds, to serve (optional). 1 Remove skin from watermelon. Chop flesh. 2 Place watermelon, juices, vodka, sugar and ice cubes into a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. 3 Divide among four martini glasses. Decorate with pomegranate seeds (optional). Serve immediately. Tip get You will about 1½ cups chopped flesh from a 400g piece watermelon. To turn this cocktail into a refreshing mocktail, simply omit the vodka.…

Most fresh foods need to be stored in the fridge to prolong their optimum state. But not all of them are particularly healthy! Dietitian and sports nutritionist Robbie Clark ( thehealthclinic.com ) explains why some of these should be permanently turfed. 1 MARGARINE The mile-long list of ingredients that make up this product is cause for concern. ‘Most margarines contain industrial, highly processed fats that would never be found in nature,’ Robbie says. BETTER OPTION Avocado or natural nut butters. 2 PROCESSED CHEESE While offering some calcium, the emulsifiers, salts and preservatives in processed cheese make it far removed from its more natural cheese cousins. BETTER OPTION Mozzarella, Swiss, cheddar, cottage and ricotta are good alternatives. 3 SLICED DELI MEATS Salted and cured meats are touted as a…

From little feet scampering around to pets and adults too, the floors in our home see a lot of action. Ditto for dining tables and benchtops that are touched dozens of times a day. While it’s important to keep these surfaces hygienic, it can be tough to keep up with all that activity! And life’s just too short to spend hours down on all fours scrubbing the floors after another busy day. Thankfully, Dettol makes it fast and easy to keep all your home’s surfaces hygienically clean and protected against germs. From the floor system that lets you clean floors quickly to the convenient surface wipes, there’s a fast, effective solution to keep all your hard surfaces sparkling clean and hygienic. Dettol is the brand Aussies trust to keep their…

Q My partner and I had some difficult times and we’re now living separately. He is apprehensive about returning home and trying again. Do you see a brighter future for us, and can you set my mind at ease about the lady whose texts he said were an innocent conversation? This continues to hold me back as I love my partner very much. Bec, via email. A Bec , it’s not a good sign when a relationship regresses. Your partner’s hesitation to try again is all you need to know. In numerology 2016 is a ‘9’ year (you add up all the numbers to determine this), which is a year of endings, so a lot of long-term relationships are finishing. I do believe your partner is open to talking to…

HERE’S TO GEORGE I very much enjoyed reading the George Michael special (NI Jan 9), although it was sad. George Michael has been, and always will be, my favourite singer. Many people may have judged him, but George was loved by his fans all over the world. He was a very generous man. He was a true star and performer, taken from us at an early age and much too soon. I will treasure this article forever. Linda Belcher, Ingle Farm, SA. LOVE ENDURES I was thrilled to read Meet My Husband (NI Jan 16). Carly Findlay is one lucky woman for finding true love with her groom Adam Morrow. True love is an amazing experience, whatever the odds. The couple looked so happy on their big day with their…

If you thought Brangelina’s divorce was nasty, Lisa Marie Presley’s estranged husband is claiming he is living in ‘poverty’ – demanding a whopping $53,000 in spousal support and $134,000 in legal fees from Elvis’ daughter. Lisa filed for divorce from musician Michael Lockwood last June, and now legal documents reveal how bitter the split has become. Michael claims he’s living on a ‘below poverty line’ income, while Lisa lives in luxury thanks to the ‘tens of millions’ she’s inherited. But friends of Lisa claim her ex was ‘verbally and financially abusive’, and she feared ‘he’s an unsafe father’ to their twin girls.…