Innehållsförteckning för 17 April 2017 från New Idea

Happy Easter! Is it me, or does it feel like it was Christmas just last week? This year is rattling along so fast that sometimes I feel like I just can’t keep up... and I still have to remember to write 2017 as the date instead of 2016! I hope that whatever you’re doing this Easter, you get a chance to relax and enjoy a couple of days off from the busyness of daily life. I know that rarely happens when there are lunches, family chaos and those oh-so-scary Easter Egg hunts to organise with kids on a never-ending sugar high! We’ve tried to help out with a mag that’s jam-packed, and we’ve even added an extra dose of puzzles (there are 10 pages, starting on page 72) so that…

She didn’t find love with husband Jesse on the TV experiment, but Michelle has wasted no time in moving on, finding happiness in the arms of a hunky firefighter. And just weeks after being snapped with former contestant Jono, the reality star has been spotted getting cosy with her new beau Adam at a Perth football game. ‘They were all over each other like giggly teenagers,’ an onlooker says. ‘She was absolutely glowing and clearly in love.’ The genetically blessed pair have been officially dating for two months after meeting at the beach, and friends say they’re a perfect match. ‘Michelle was having a picnic with Sharon when she met Adam,’ a pal says. ‘There was an instant connection. With a bit of prompting from her sister, they arranged to…

Catherine Holmes and Georgina Watmore were bludgeoned to death following a party on April 14, 1987. Almost three decades later, there is no weapon, no motive and no charges... WHO KILLED THESE TWO INNOCENT WOMEN? Catherine Holmes, 28, a single mum-of-two, and Georgina Watmore, 24, were good friends. They worked together at the local cannery in Cowra, NSW and it was after a drink at the pub that they headed back to Catherine’s house for a small party. A NIGHT OF FUN ENDED IN TRAGEDY... ‘It was about 1.45am when Catherine and Georgina went to sleep, crashing in the same bed, and after, an unknown person has come in and attacked the two ladies, causing terrible injuries,’ Detective Sergeant Jason Darcy (left) says. Georgina had been struck five times with…

Coconut Curried Lamb Egg Noodles Serves 4, Prep 12 mins, Cook 8 mins 600g lamb stir-fry strips 2 tblsps vegetable oil 250g dried egg noodles 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips 1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthways and thinly sliced diagonally 300g snow peas, trimmed ½ cup fresh coriander leaves CURRY SAUCE 2 tsps curry powder 270ml can coconut cream 1 tblsp soy sauce 2 tsps cornflour 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Toss lamb with half the oil. 2 To make curry sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well. 3 Cook noodles according to packet directions. Rinse under cold water. Drain. 4 Heat an oiled wok over a high heat until very hot. Add lamb in four batches. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until browned but not…

1. MUG SHOT Mug Shot is a range of quick, tasty and guilt-free hot snacks designed to fuel healthy appetites. Low in fat and calories, it comes in a range of pasta and noodle varieties. Available at Woolworths, 60g, RRP $1.39. 2. TABLE OF PLENTY ^ Nourish & Go is a wholesome, natural blend of fruit, grains, flaxseed and yoghurt (or coconut milk) in a convenient pouch! A shelf-stable product perfect for lunchboxes. Available at Woolworths in the yoghurt section, 150g, RRP $2.99. 3. MISSION FOODS Mission’s Low GI Wraps have many great benefits including being low in GI, a good source of fibre and protein, no preservative 282, only 370mg/100g of sodium and the great taste and texture that Mission Wraps are known for. Made in Australia and available…

As a busy mum-of-two, Jessica Alba (right), 35, is a multitasking queen and prefers easy-to-apply products for when her mornings are ‘a quick, rushed situation’. One of her favourites is tinted moisturiser. 1 BOHO BALM, 30ML, $24.95. PRODUCTS IT COMBINES Lip balm, all-round moisturiser, cuticle cream and hair defrizzer. WHY IT’S GREAT It’s made with beeswax, honey, coconut oil and olive oil. It’s 100 per cent natural, simple to use and Australian-owned and made. A multitude of uses include softening rough elbows, knees, heels, cuticles and lips. Rub a thin layer over eyelids for a glossy look, glide over eyebrows to keep in place and smooth over split ends to hydrate. 2 NIVEA 4 IN 1 FIRMING BODY OIL, $14.95. PRODUCTS IT COMBINES Firming cream, pigmentation fader, moisturiser and stretch-mark…

Meanwhile, Meghan is bracing herself for an explosive tell-all written by her estranged half-sister Samantha Grant. Samantha has launched a series of attacks on her younger sibling via Twitter, revealing the working title of her book is The Diary Of Princess Pushy’s Sister. ‘Some of it she won’t like, some of it she might,’ reveals the 52-year-old, who’s wheelchair-bound with multiple sclerosis. After UN ambassador Meghan’s recent visit to India, Samantha tweeted: ‘Maybe some auctioned shoes and handbags could help those communities in India get clean water , food and maxi pads... what has she donated to India?’…

While TV lovebirds Peter Stefanovic and Sylvia Jeffreys enjoy their new life together as husband and wife, another family member is also embracing a new beginning. During the lavish Kangaroo Valley nuptials, as wedding guests at the Ooralba Estate laughed over groomsman Karl Stefanovic’s raucous wedding song, his estranged wife Cassandra Thorburn was quietly getting on with her life. Exclusive photos capture once-cherished mementoes of Cassandra’s life with the popular TV host dumped on the street near their Lindfield home. It’s believed the belongings were discarded the day after Sylvia and Pete’s wedding. For Cassandra, missing the wedding was the unfortunate sting in the tail of her relationship breakdown with the 42-year-old Today host. But rather than sit around moping, Cassandra was allegedly spurred on by the wedding, clearing out…

With her new slimmed-down figure, toned arms and super-sharp cheekbones, reality TV star Mama June is now almost unrecognisable! Gone is her self-confessed ‘turkey neck’, banished are her double chins and her size 28 mummy tummy has now been replaced with an enviably flat stomach. The 37-year-old, who rose to fame with daughter Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson on reality show Toddlers & Tiaras, has lost an amazing 136kg after having gastric sleeve surgery and living a healthy lifestyle. And after further operations to remove excess skin and have a tummy tuck, a boob job and liposuction, Mama June is now a tiny Australian size eight. ‘Just 11 months ago, I weighed 352 pounds [160kg] and I never thought this weight loss would be possible,’ Mama June says in her…

If you think Seven Year Switch’s Stacey Louise looks familiar, it’s because this isn’t her first foray on TV! You may know the blonde bombshell as one of the hopefuls from Blake Garvey’s season of The Bachelor in 2014, or from her various magazine spreads during her time as a lingerie model. But now, Stacey Louise’s relationship with Sarge, 42 – her partner of two-and-half years – is in trouble and they’ve turned to experimental switch therapy for some much-needed help. Aware of the judgement heading her way, the 36-year-old boot camp business owner opens up to New Idea, defending herself against potential haters. ‘I know I get taken the wrong way. People see a picture and they don’t understand the story behind it. I think people see a picture…

SEVEN TYPES OF AMBIGUITY THURSDAY, 8.30PM, ABC What would you do if your seven-year-old disappeared from school? For parents Anna (Leeanna Walsman) and Joe Marin (Alex Dimitriades), the nightmare becomes their reality when their young son Sam goes missing one afternoon. The police act quickly and Sam is found unharmed a few tense hours later. So where has he been and who took him? Police soon arrest Sam’s former teacher Simon Heywood (Xavier Samuel). It looks as though the crime has been solved, but as the mystery unravels, it turns out there’s more to the story. Simon is Anna’s ex-boyfriend, and his neighbour Angela (Andrea Demetriades) is a possible accomplice to the kidnapping, and as it turns out, she has an intriguing connection to Joe. The couple have their son…

Pork with Oregano Potatoes and Greens Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 19 mins 500g chat potatoes, quartered 200g green beans, trimmed 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved crossways 8 x 100g pork loin steaks 2 tblsps olive oil 2 tsps ground paprika Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 2 tsps dried oregano leaves 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Microwave potatoes until just tender. Drain. 2 Boil or microwave beans and broccolini, separately, until tender. Drain. Cover to keep warm. 3 Meanwhile, toss pork with half the oil and paprika in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add pork in two batches. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes…

Tiramisu Cheesecake Serves 8-10, Prep 30 mins 150g packet almond biscotti 50g unsalted butter, melted Extra whipped cream and cocoa powder, to decorate FILLING 3 tsps powdered gelatine ¼ cup water 250g block light cream cheese ¾ cup icing sugar mixture 250g tub mascarpone 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tblsps coffee liqueur 2 tsps instant coffee granules 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Invert base of a 20cm springform pan. Grease and line base and side of pan with baking paper. 2 Process biscotti in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, sprinkle gelatine over water in a small, heatproof jug. Sit jug in a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir until gelatine is dissolved.…

Apparently, there are a lot of things we shouldn’t say to our kids. There’s the obvious ones – ‘you’re an idiot’ and ‘you’ll never amount to anything’ – but more recently, we’ve been told we shouldn’t say ‘great job’, ‘I’m on a diet’, or even ‘hurry up’. Because I seem to fail in this field on a daily basis, I thought it’d be helpful to list things we should be saying to our kids. It’s always good to focus on the positives! Here’s what you should tell them every day... ‘I like you’ We often tell our kids we love them, but telling them you like them is an affirmation of the person they are. ‘Thank you’ Being courteous to your kids is a sign of respect, and you’ll encourage…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A family celebration will bring some unexpected news – something you haven’t understood will be explained. Reconnecting with someone or somewhere you’ve been missing will be a tender joy. A new idea or inspiring advice will guide you with an ambitious endeavour. Celebrating Easter with gusto may cost a pretty penny. Take plenty of care with financial arrangements and plans – overlooking details could cause hassles. LUCKY NUMBERS: 17, 21, 37 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A special hope or dream you’ve been holding onto could suddenly have a new lease of life this Easter week, and a friendship or romance could turn an unexpected corner. A concentrated effort and extra spending on health, fitness or beauty pursuits could trigger a change in…

SHORT SIGHTED We attended a funeral, and at the service, MM – who is not a churchgoer – commented: ‘There are a lot of short people here.’ He didn’t realise everyone was kneeling for prayer! K. De Souza, Currumbin, Qld. AGED TO PERFECTION As I stretched, the bones in my back cracked loudly. ‘I’m getting old,’ I sighed. ‘Not old, honey, just a little crispy and crunchy!’ MM answered. Annie Longmore, Widgee, Qld. HANDSOME... OR HUNGRY? My MM husband and I were on a country drive recently when we reached a small town around midday. I suggested we stop there to grab a bite of lunch, to which he replied: ‘Yes please. I’m absolutely ravishing.’ S. McAlister, Childers, Qld. JUNK-FREE ZONE My 21-year-old son and I were about to go…

LIFE-SAVING LEMONADE How inspiring is young Juliette Jones making and selling lemonade to raise money for motor neurone disease (NI Apr 10). I’m sure her grandad would be so proud of her! The money will hopefully help in finding a cure for this horrible disease. The world needs more teens like Juliette. Vicki Fryer, Bunbury, WA. LESS STRESS I love your new Stress-free section and felt like all the stars had aligned just before Easter, for the Health pages to tell us that eating chocolate will actually boost our health! Who knew good quality dark chocolate was filled with so many healthy compounds like iron, magnesium and more. Thanks to the ‘better way to get your fix’ section, we can pair dark chocolate with other healthy foods like fruit for…

Raising eyebrows Insult of the week goes to Athena X from The Real Housewives Of Sydney, who hit Nicole right between the eyes with: ‘You’re a bore, Captain Eyebrows!’ It was a serious lashing that browbeaten Nic (right) never saw coming. ‘I dance around my closet Ready to mingle and put on make-up and listen to music,’ a single Drew Barrymore said, revealing her pre-date secrets to Ellen DeGeneres. Make-up and music we understand, Drew, but we’d get tangled up in coathangers if we tried to dance around our closet! Married at first sight ‘It’s nice to go to a wedding,’ Richard Wilkins said, as Peter Stefanovic and Sylvia Jeffreys tied the knot. Adding: ‘When you’re not standing next to the chick in the white dress...’ which reminded us that…

‘Anthony has become the villain, but in reality he was trying to get out of a difficult and volatile situation’ Heartbroken bride Nadia won support across Australia when she was dumped by her television husband Anthony just hours after the cameras stopped rolling. And while the controversial race commentator has since been on the receiving end of public outrage for calling it quits on their short-lived union with little explanation, New Idea can exclusively reveal the real reason he had to end their toxic relationship. With a shocking criminal past, stunning air hostess Nadia has been living a secret life vastly different to her onscreen girl-next-door image. ‘To begin with, Anthony was smitten with Nadia, but as time went by he started to notice she drank a lot,’ a close…

Angelina is set to be rocked by a new drama, with her former drug dealer threatening to sabotage her custody battle. Franklin Meyer, who in 2010 released photos and video of the actress during her cocaine and heroin days in the 1990s, claims to have more photos of the star at the height of her addiction – and plans to sell them to the highest bidder. This upsetting development comes amid Ange’s efforts to portray herself as a clean human rights activist and perfect mum. ‘He couldn’t care less about Angelina... He needs the cash,’ says an insider. Only last week, former Paramount Pictures CEO Sherry Lansing revealed Ange, 41, was forced to undergo drug tests during the filming of Lara Croft and the studio provided her with ‘psychological’ support. ?…

KHLOE KARDASHIAN It was the heartache of splitting from husband Lamar Odom that inspired Khloe to transform her life. Since then, she’s lost more than 18kg thanks to turning into a gym junkie! ‘If you were to ask me five years ago if I ever saw myself being completely in love with fitness and health. That I’d be an inspiration to many others... I would’ve laughed in your face... But now I can’t see myself ever stopping!’ she wrote on an Instagram pic. CHARLOTTE CROSBY Geordie Shore star Charlotte lost a staggering 19kg in seven months after drastically cutting down on alcohol and joining a gym. ‘Before, I didn’t do any exercise. I did not want to go to a gym, I felt intimidated as I didn’t know what I was doing and I…

Ronan Keating and Jessica Marais have been caught sharing a series of passionate kisses. The couple’s sizzling chemistry is also raising eyebrows on the set of Love Child, where the pair play lovers and are spending hours locking lips for the cameras. Shock photos of 32-year-old Jess and 40-year-old Ronan getting hot and heavy during filming show just how heated their exchanges have become, setting tongues wagging. ‘There’s a lot of sexual tension,’ a production source says. ‘They are kissing a lot for the camera – and it’s all very intimate. ‘They’re always talking off camera as well, always laughing and giggling. Jess is always touching his arm and the way they look at each other... They’re clearly very close. ‘Everyone on set is talking about how good they look…

Two children and five years into their relationship, Felicity and Michael are at a crossroads. Both unhappy and on the verge of breaking up, they’re embarking on switch therapy to save their relationship. In the Seven Year Switch adverts, we’ve seen Michael, 30, and his switch partner Kaitlyn, 28, indulging in a suggestive massage and a nipple grab (pictured above) while alone together. Now, Michael’s partner hits back. ‘That nipple grab, hey! I’m not intimidated or threatened by someone like Kaitlyn, so it didn’t really bother me,’ Felicity says. ‘Some people have said to me: “Oh my God, that nipple grab!” And I’m like: “Who cares?” We’re seeing her touch his nipple – it’s not really a big deal... Do you know what I mean?’ Meanwhile, Felicity, 25, has been…

One-Pan Beef Ragu Serves 4 to 6, Prep 20 mins, Cook 23 mins 375g packet fresh lasagne sheets (8 sheets) 2 tblsps olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 500g beef mince 140g tub tomato paste 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes 3 cups water 2 x 10g beef stock cubes, crumbled 2 tblsps red wine vinegar Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste Grated parmesan, to serve (optional) 1 Cut lasagne sheets crossways into 2cm-wide strips. Gently separate strips. 2 Heat oil in a stockpot over a medium to high heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir…

1 Fish Bone Tweezers, $6.95, have been designed to remove annoying bones with ease. The flat edge helps to grip even the smallest bones. 2 Red Shallow Steam Case ($19.95, 650ml) is a fish steamer designed for use in a microwave oven. It will hold a whole fish or large fillets, and has a see-through lid for easy viewing. 3 Fish Cook-In-Bags ($7.95, pack of 20) are peel-and-seal bags that keep flavours sealed inside for moist fillets.…

CHILDREN’S WORLD SIMON SAYS I asked my four-year-old grandson Zack to sing me a song. He started: ‘Twinkle, twinkle little star/How I wonder what you are/Up above the world so high/Like a Simon in the sky.’ Who’s Simon? Lea Stokoe, Woonona, NSW. RACK SEAT DRIVER When my two daughters went to the local plant nursery and bought a lot of plants in a clearance sale, one of my daughters told my four-year-old grandson: ‘We have no room in the car, we will put you on the roof rack.’ His response: ‘Not again, Mummy!’ Maria Kleigrewe, Hackham East, SA. ON EDGE Miss Four was talking about the middle names of people in our family. ‘Daddy doesn’t have a middle name,’ she said, which is true. She added: ‘He just has edge…

I’M THE BAD GUY! QI have two boys – a teen and a pre-teen – and am dealing with mental health issues. Their dad and I split up eight years ago and I’ve always wanted the boys to see him as much as possible, but I’ve automatically become the bad guy. I’m the one who tells them off when they misbehave – he won’t, because he wants to be their friend. I just want to do the right thing. Jane, via email. A Your heart is in the right place, wanting the boys to see their dad as much as possible. He may prefer being the good guy, but it makes life hard for you. Suggest some discipline when they are with him, and tell him not to criticise you…