Innehållsförteckning för 22 April 2019 från New Idea

GRANT’S MEDICAL MYSTERY Grant Denyer was due to return to Channel Ten’s Dancing With The Stars last week, so his no-show has left everyone wondering – what is really wrong with the TV host? After suffering a horrible back injury last month, Denyer has been recovering in hospital and keeping his followers updated on Instagram. But a source now reveals Grant’s disappearance is due to more than just an injury and he won’t be returning to Dancing with the Stars until the last episode – just for a token appearance. According to reports, Denyer’s new show Celebrity Name Game, which replaces axed Pointless, was also due to air three weeks ago. Our source says Grant’s absence is becoming very expensive for the network. ACTRESS TO PORTRAY DIANA IN THE CROWN…

Straight-shooting Cyrell became a hero for calling out her co-stars on their morals. Telling it like it is, the pocket rocket was never afraid of confrontation, with her snarky comebacks and witty one-liners. Having caught the attention of TV bosses, the Filipino-Australian is now in negotiations to present her own show. “They think Cyrell could be the next Jerry Springer,” says a television producer. “And she is giving the idea some serious consideration too.”…

Former Married at First Sight contestant Ryan Gallagher is desperate to rekindle his fame and his love life by joining The Bachelorette as a contestant. Ryan, who was “married” to Davina Rankin, on last year’s MAFS, believes the new Bachelorette Angie Kent is his soulmate and the two will become TV’s greatest love story. “He’s waging a one-man campaign to get himself on the show,” says a source working on the show. “He’s hassling producers every day.” New Idea can exclusively reveal that the pair met before at a party after Angie returned from the I’m A Celebrity… jungle. After chatting, they swapped numbers and exchanged texts. “Angie liked him, but clearly not as much as he liked her,” said a source on The Bachelorette. According to friends, Ryan…

Billy Tea Fruit Loaf with Custard Frosting Serves 10 to 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 40 mins 2 Billy Tea tea bags 375g box mixed dried fruit 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg, lightly beaten 2¹/ ³ cups self-raising flour Ground cinnamon, to decorate CUSTARD FROSTING 75g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups icing sugar mixture 2 tblsps custard powder 1 tblsp milk 1 Place tea bags in a heatproof jug. Add 1 cup boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Refrigerate tea until cold. 2 Combine fruit, tea and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand overnight. 3 Grease a 14cm x 24cm large loaf pan. Line base and sides with paper, extending…

Anzac Brownie Serves 18, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 1 cup traditional rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup desiccated coconut ¾ cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, chopped 2 tblsps golden syrup 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda BROWNIE 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 200g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs ¾ cup plain flour 2 tblsps cocoa powder 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Combine oats, flour, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. 3 Melt butter and syrup in a small saucepan over a low heat. Dissolve soda in 1 tblsp boiling water in a heatproof jug. Stir into butter mixture until frothy. Remove pan from…

Sorghum are the latest thing in crispy, gluten- and wheat-free crispbreads. Made with the ancient grain sorghum  –which is packed with fibre, protein and plenty of vitamins and minerals – as well as corn, brown rice and buckwheat, these Australian made thins are one snack that is guilt free and can be enjoyed by you and your family any time! Real Foods Whole Grain Thins™ Sorghum (RRP $2, 150g pack) are available from the biscuit aisle of most Woolworths supermarkets nationwide.…

1 No lollies or chocolate  We know that everyone likes to indulge on sweets over the holiday, but don’t let your pets near the Easter eggs, as chocolate and lollies can make them seriously ill. Visit a vet if you think they consumed any. 2 Try costumes on before the day Our pets might look cute with those bunny ears on, but it’s important to check that your buddy is comfortable in them and there are no parts of the costume they might try and consume. 3 No Easter egg hunts  If you are planning an egg hunt for your children ensure that your pet is safely away from any of the action, because as we mentioned earlier, it’s bad for your pets to consume any…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Surges of emotion will flow through this Easter week and a touchy difference with someone close could flare. Caring gestures from another will speak loving volumes and working through a sensitive issue will bring you new discoveries. Progressive, ongoing possibilities are sure to fire up your enthusiasm with new work or financial plans, but watch outgoings as unusual expenses could take funds out in chunks. LUCKY NUMBERS: 5, 6, 21 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A challenging health goal or physical task this Easter week will be a voyage of discovery – listen to your body’s signals. A special request may be a tough ask but it’ll be a labour of love. A family occasion will stir up awkward issues so tread softly…

FAMOUS GRANDKIDS My mother buys New Idea every week and because she doesn’t get to see her great-grandchildren very often, she is always thrilled when she gets to see pictures of them posted in your Children’s World after I have sent them in. At Bingo every Friday, it’s like a proud “show and tell” for her with her friends! So thank you so much New Idea, for making one special great-grandmother very happy! DEBRA MCLAREN, BARGO, NSW. GO TEAM! Congratulations to the amazingly talented food team at New Idea on the exciting launch of the New Idea Food website. What a great resource I – and other readers – will now have at my fingertips. There’ll be no more searching for that elusive dessert recipe, as it will be just…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Tobie: We worked out very early in the relationship that Georgia is much better at not shrinking clothes than I am, and it’s probably easier if I do the cooking. WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S QUIRKIEST HABIT? Tobie: How long have you got? Georgia has a lot of clothes. She has a mini-shop in our house. Georgia: Tobie does occasionally break into odd dance at home and he also does a lot of voices. WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A MOVIE ABOUT THEIR LIFE? Tobie: Probably [French actress and model] Eva Green. You’re welcome, Georgia! Georgia: I’ll go Orlando Bloom – I think he’d work.…

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is best known for his role as Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell, but now he is set to star as Federal agent Brad Wolgast in the thrilling new series The Passage. Based on the book series of the same name, Brad is tasked with bringing in a young girl to be a test subject for a dangerous virus that could lead to the cure for all diseases. But, he quickly becomes the girl’s surrogate father and will do anything to protect her. Here, Mark chats all about his new role and hanging out with his Saved by the Bell co-stars … The Passage is inspired by a book series. Does that add extra pressure? My biggest concern is that people who have read the books don’t…

Veteran entertainment reporter Craig Bennett admits he’s a shameless gossip who finds it impossible to keep juicy showbiz secrets to himself. But now Craig has dished the dirt on his 36 years of reporting for TV and radio in his new memoir, True Confessions of a Shameless Gossip. Jackie’s body double! “One of my more memorable TV experiences was being called upon to drag up as queen of the ‘literary Bonk-busters’ Jackie Collins,” Craig remembers. “It was in the ‘90s, for an afternoon show Jackie was guesting on. The producer wanted to turn her appearance into a TV event, with a stretch limo pulling up, Jackie sipping Champagne, liveried lackeys opening the door, and her striding down the studio corridors to make-up, before her eight-minute interview.” “Jackie’s media schedule was…

Delta Goodrem looked radiant as she stepped out in Melbourne last week with her boyfriend by her side, prompting speculation that she might be on the brink of a very special announcement. The Voice judge performed at the charity River4Ward concert and looked delighted to be sharing the stage with her long-term love, Matthew Copley. While Delta sang some of her hits, Matthew was on guitar and sang back-up vocals, all the while watching his girlfriend with obvious pride and love. The event marked a surprisingly public outing for the couple, who have kept their relationship mostly under wraps since they were photographed kissing while holidaying in Hawaii in January 2018. Since then, the boyfriend and girlfriend have made only occasional appearances on each other’s social-media accounts. Delta met the…

It was all roses for Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson on Married at First Sight this season. They were the golden couple, falling madly in love and getting engaged at the final vow ceremony of the season. But it turns out Cam may not be as perfect as his wife Jules believes. New Idea can reveal explosive accusations that Cam had a long-term girlfriend at the time of applying for the reality show and furious friends of his ex have taken to fan forums online to voice their disgust over his apparent actions. “Is Cam going to finally admit that he was in a committed 4-year relationship when he applied for MAFS?” questioned one person on Facebook. “That he filmed auditions and pre interviews while his girlfriend was traveling [sic]?”…

Easter Doughnut Nests Makes 6, Prep: 20 mins 200g White Choc Melts (1¼ cups) 6 x 55g cinnamon doughnuts ½ cup shredded coconut 100g bag speckled Easter eggs 1 Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove. Cool slightly. 2 Working with one doughnut at a time, dip the top into chocolate to come halfway up the side, allowing excess to drip away. Place doughnuts on a tray, chocolate-side up. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until set. 3 To serve, arrange doughnuts on a cake stand. Fill the centre with Easter eggs. TIP Speckled Easter eggs are available from Coles supermarkets. Try tinting white chocolate with a few drops of food colouring…

MONDAY Lemon and Herb Prawn Pilaf Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 280g packet uncooked prawns with lemon & garlic butter 25g sachet lemon & herb rub 450g packet microwave basmati rice 2 tblsps vegetable oil 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 large red capsicum, cut into thin strips 1 chicken stock cube (10g), crumbled 2 vine-ripened tomatoes (300g), chopped 60g bag baby spinach leaves 1 Reserve butter portions from packet of prawns. Drain prawns on absorbent kitchen paper. Transfer to a bowl with 1 tblsp of the rub. Toss to coat. 2 Place rice in a bowl. Crumble to separate grains. 3 Heat 2 tsps of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add prawns. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes,…

Our much-loved performer shares her beauty secrets and new skincare line Congratulations on the launch of your beauty line, Retreatment Botanics, can you tell us about the brand? I am so excited and thrilled with the launch of our beautiful new skincare range. The products are inspired by our award-winning Gaia Retreat & Spa in the Byron Bay hinterland. When leaving our magical retreat, I wanted guests to be able to recreate the healing beauty rituals of Gaia in their own home. The brand is Australian-made, vegan and cruelty-free, was that a must for you? Absolutely, we wanted our range to feel amazing and deliver maximum results, while also following key ethical guidelines – not an easy task. We have created a range that is not only luxurious on the…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Francheville Mountain Wreath 3 x packets of Shamrock Craft Deco Foam Egg Value Pack Acrylic paint x 4 colours Large paint brushes Water to clean brushes Hot glue gun and glue sticks 2 x Erica Spray 65cm Pink Critters Small Feather Butterflies HOW TO MAKE STEP 1: Decide on your colour theme – we chose a pastel colour palette. Then use acrylic paints in that colour theme to paint the assorted deco foam eggs in different colours. Paint all 3 packets of eggs so you have plenty of sizes to play with when assembling your wreath. You will need to do a few layers of paint as the foam soaks up the paint easily. Allow the eggs to dry between each coat and set aside to dry…

Q A friend of mine recently revealed that she is cheating on her partner. They have been dating for three years and are in my regular social circle. The worst part is that the man she is cheating with is engaged to someone else. I feel very uncomfortable about it. Should I distance myself from her or confront her about my concerns? JENNY, VIA EMAIL. A This is none of your business. What a pity your friend decided to tell you about her liaison because it makes you feel uncomfortable when you are socialising. Whatever she is up to you need to stay out of it. Confronting her could stretch the friendship. Keep your distance and feel sorry for the innocent partners being duped. Q We moved into our house…

He may have been caught up in the drama this season, but that hasn’t put Nic Jovanovic off the controversial dating experiment. In fact, even though the tradie failed to find love with fiery wife Cyrell, he is ready to give it another shot, begging the producers to consider him while they sift through the thousands of applications for next year’s show! During this season, Nic has been accused of having an affair with Jessika, was caught out in a sex tape scandal and even received a severe roasting by his new wife’s family. “He loves the drama,” says a friend. “And he totally wants to go back on again.”…

Watching their 1-year-old daughter Bella Rae’s face light up on her 1st birthday, Sydney Swans turned Geelong Cats star Gary Rohan and his wife Amie were overwhelmed with emotion. Indeed, Bella’s big day this year – as it will be every year – was a time of both celebration and remembrance – a day that will forever serve as a reminder of the true meaning of love and courage. On April 12, 2018, Amie and Gary welcomed blue-eyed Bella into the world, only to farewell her identical twin sister, Willow Nevaeh, just five hours after the birth. Amie and Gary’s “beautiful little angel” taught the young couple a great deal in her short time on this earth. And Amie, 25, and Gary, 27, now know one thing for certain –…

THE QUEEN’S ANIMALS The Queen is very fond of her pet dogs and at one point, Her Majesty had eight corgis running around. Her father, King George IV, first bought a pup named Dookie in 1933. On Elizabeth’s 18th birthday she was given her own corgi named Susan. She loved the dog so much she began breeding pups and the rest is history! Royal author Phil Dampier said: “It’s often said that the Queen likes horses, dogs and then humans in that order! “That probably stems from her childhood when she and her younger sister Margaret led an isolated existence, being taught at home, and not having many friends. They became close to their pets instead and the Queen’s love of animals has been a lifelong love affair. “We all…

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Burritos Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 1kg cauliflower, trimmed, coarsely chopped 35g sachet smoky chipotle seasoning 2 tblsps olive oil ¹/ ³ cup drained, pickled and sliced jalapenos, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh coriander 8 x 20cm round soft tortillas Grated Tasty cheese, mild Mexican salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado and shredded iceberg lettuce, to serve 1 Place cauliflower in an oiled, large, non-stick roasting pan. Add seasoning and oil. Toss well to coat. Spread out in a single layer. 2 Cook in a very hot oven (220C), tossing halfway, for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender. Remove. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in jalapenos and coriander. 3 Meanwhile, heat tortillas according to packet directions. 4 To serve, divide cauliflower mixture…

3-Ingredient Mocha Almond Affogato Serves 4, Prep: 10 mins ½ x 200g block roasted almond milk chocolate 2 x 15g sachets Moccona Vanilla Latte 1 litre tub vanilla ice-cream 1 Coarsely chop chocolate. 2 Empty contents of latte sachets into a small heatproof jug. Add ½ cup hot (not boiling) water. Stir until dissolved. 3 Spoon two scoops of ice-cream into each of four serving glasses (1-cup capacity). Sprinkle with chocolate. Pour over hot latte mixture. 4 Serve immediately. TIP Chocolate can be replaced with plain milk chocolate or hazelnut. Try serving with different flavoured ice-cream, such as cookies & cream, Baileys, or chocolate. 4-Ingredient Chorizo Paella Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 1 chorizo (125g) 70g box Continental Spanish Tomato Cup-A-Soup (2 sachets) 1½ cups jasmine rice 1½…

What you’ll need: ‘Happy Easter’ Paint Your Own Eggs 8pk Acrylic paint in assorted colours Fine/small paint brush Water for cleaning brushes Instructions: Step 1: Working with one colour at a time use the paintbrush to paint small brush strokes onto each egg in a random/scattered pattern. Leave paint to dry. Step 2: Once paint is dry, repeat step 1 with another colour of paint and again leave to dry. Step 3: Continue this process until the whole egg is covered in coloured freckles!…

VIRTUAL COCKTAIL My MM son and his MM cousin recently admitted that when they travelled overseas together a few years ago they saw a sign in a pub for “Free Wifi” and they not only pronounced it “wiffy” but also thought it was a cocktail! SYLVIA BERGER, PENGUIN, TAS. PARENTS PAY We went to visit our MM son for a few days, and it was the first time ever staying at his house. When we were leaving, MM son produced an itemised account for our share of the food and boarding!!! I couldn’t believe it !!! ANGIE MOLINO, AYR, QLD. OUT OF CASH While waiting in the queue to use the ATM at the bank, I noted that the MM in front of me was huffing and puffing and ended…

TOBIE & GEORGIA PUTTOCK For almost as long as he can remember, Tobie Puttock has been cooking up a storm for those he loves. And there’s no-one the chef, author and TV presenter enjoys preparing meals for more than his wife of 12 years, his culinary muse Georgia. And she’s not complaining. “Tobie’s an absolute genius pasta-maker,” says Georgia. “But, at the moment, we’re eating a lot of this vegan chilli, it’s delicious.” It’s been almost 18 years since Georgia, now 38, and Tobie, 45, met and fell madly in love after crossing paths at a Melbourne CBD eatery where Tobie was working. “An old friend came in who happened to be working with Georgia,” recalls Tobie. “We got chatting and from there and it was quite fast and furious…

CHARLIZE UPSET AFTER BRAD DUMPS HER Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt were rumoured to be dating earlier in the year but since he’s been linked to his ex, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize has declared herself “single” and waiting for someone to “step up” and date her. “I’ve been single for 10 years. It’s not a long shot. Somebody just needs to grow a pair and step up,” she told ET. “I’m shockingly available.” Charlize split with her long-time partner Stuart Townsend in 2010 and enjoyed a romance with Sean Penn from 2013 to 2015 but has not officially dated anyone since. In January several outlets claimed she was dating Brad. “They meet up at luxury hotel suites around the world – London, Paris, even Beverly Hills – for dates ……