Innehållsförteckning för 12 August 2019 från New Idea

What with her infamous toe-sucking antics, her attempts to sell an undercover reporter access to her former husband, and her ongoing financial woes, Fergie has long been an embarrassment to the royals. But as the anniversary of the publication of scandalous pictures showing Fergie with her former ‘financial adviser’ John Bryan approaches later this month, it seems “the redhead” – as Prince Philip calls her – may be about to re-enter the fold. Perhaps the Duke of York has insisted upon it. Or maybe the Queen is softening in old age. Or maybe it’s the duchess herself who has earned her place back at the royal breakfast table. Whatever the truth, 59-year-old Sarah Ferguson has nabbed an invitation to Balmoral, 27 years after she was forced to slope away from…

Kensington Palace has taken the unusual step of issuing a denial after a British plastic surgeon implied the Duchess of Cambridge is his client and uses Botox. A picture of Kate Middleton supposedly before and after receiving the cosmetic treatment was posted on Instagram by Dr Munir Somji, from London’s Dr MediSpa, alongside a caption stating, “Our Kate loves a bit of baby Botox.” The post, which has been taken down, noted the difference in the two photos taken of the 37-year-old royal, with Munir writing, “the reduction of fine lines on the forehead” and “the depression of the medial [middle part] brow but elevation of the lateral tail of the brow”. A palace statement denied the doctor’s claims as “categorically not true” adding that: “The Royal Family never endorse…

Everyone seems to be calling for Karl Stefanovic’s return to TV – and with his new show This Time Next Year set to air next week, it looks like the former Today host is officially back! After a six-month hiatus, the TV favourite has been slowly building up his career and public profile again – attending the Logies in June and taking on a radio hosting role at 2GB. But while sources reveal Karl “is thrilled to be back in the action and can’t wait to work hard and prove himself ”, there are fears that his busy new schedule will mean that the father of three will be spending less time at home with his wife Jasmine. The pair married in December last year in a lavish ceremony in…

It was the best day of our lives,” James (Jimmy) Stewart and Sarah Roberts say, unable to hide their joy. On July 23 the Home and Away actor tied the knot with his co-star and real-life love, Sarah Roberts, at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. In a beautiful intimate ceremony, surrounded by 25 of their closest family and friends including James’ daughter Scout, the couple said “I do”. They chose Ireland as their special spot as Sarah’s brother and family live in Dublin. But pulling off this epic European fairytale wedding in two months was no easy feat. “It was hard to put together because of the time difference from Australia to Ireland,” Sarah explains. “We would go to work [on Home and Away] all day, and then come home and…

Little Joseph Tidd has melted hearts all over the world with just one photograph. The 1-year-old boy from Jacksonville, Florida, was born with a limb defect on his left arm, and idolises soccer player Carson Pickett, 25, who also happens to have a missing hand. A picture of the pair ‘fist-bumping’ after an Orlando Pride match went viral recently – a moment that made millions of people around the world fall in love with them both. The proudest of all are Joseph’s loving parents Miles and Colleen. As Miles exclusively tells New Idea, he is thrilled his son can see handicapped athletes at the top of their game. “He absolutely loves seeing her. After the picture, he was grinning and smiling, and during the game he’ll randomly yell: ‘Go Carson!’…

A miracle baby born 16 weeks premature who had to be incubated in a sandwich bag has beaten the odds to celebrate her first birthday. Amina Dobson was so small when she was born in February last year that doctors had to place her in a zip-lock bag to keep her warm and mimic the feeling of a womb. Amina’s mother, Taylor, 24, had been told she had an “incompetent cervix” and prepared for the likelihood her baby would be born premature. “The doctor told me my cervix is very short and it’s not doing well holding the weight of the baby,” Taylor said. “At 24 weeks and six days into my pregnancy, I began getting symptoms of labour. They found an undetected infection and realised the baby had to…

Ranch-style Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake Serves 4–6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour,10 mins 500g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 150g shortcut bacon rashers, cut into 1cm pieces 2 tsps garlic paste 300g fusilli pasta 1 large chicken stock cube, crumbled 500g jar creamy carbonara pasta sauce 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1 cup shredded parmesan 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 cup grated Tasty cheese Extra chopped fresh parsley, to garnish 1 Combine chicken, bacon and garlic in an oiled, large ovenproof dish (14-cup capacity). Top with pasta. 2 Dissolve stock cube in 1/2 cup boiling water in a large heatproof jug. Add pasta sauce, dressing, 21/2 cups cold water, parmesan and parsley. Season with ground white pepper. Mix well. Pour over pasta in dish.…

Unicorn Frosted Cupcakes Makes 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature cup caster sugar 1 tsp unicorn flavour for icing 2 eggs 1½ cups self-raising flour ½ cup milk Blue, purple and pink food colouring Sanding sugar, to decorate UNICORN FROSTING 200g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 tsps unicorn flavour for icing 2 cups icing sugar mixture, sifted 1 tblsp milk 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases. 2 Beat butter, sugar and flavouring in small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in flour and milk, in two batches, until combined. Divide mixture evenly between three bowls. 3 Tint each mixture with a different food colouring. Divide…

Simply freeze any leftover bread rolls. Once frozen, remove and place on a chopping board. Stand for about 10 minutes to thaw slightly. Using a box-style grater, grate the frozen bread carefully. You can now use the crumbs to make crispy schnitzels and meatballs. Or if you want toasted, dried breadcrumbs, spread them on an oven tray and cook in a slow oven (150C), turning crumbs halfway, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and cool on the tray.…

We’re advised to eat calcium for strong bones, to check our breasts – but we’re rarely told how to look after our hormones, which underpin many health issues. “Having balanced hormones can be the difference between feeling bloated, irritable and having skin breakouts and headaches, or feeling energetic, with healthy skin and hair and periods that are relatively pain-free,” says Belinda Kirkpatrick, naturopath nutritionist and author of Healthy Hormones (Murdoch Books). 1 THREE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR HORMONE HEALTH Eat hormone-building foods.“Start the day with a protein-, fat- and fibre-packed smoothie [add scoop of protein powder and natural peanut butter into yours] and as our hormones are made from fat, we must consume adequate amounts: include nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, coconut milk and cream, eggs and fatty fish,” says…

MERE MALE I met my MM friend for lunch but somehow along the way I managed to pop open a few top buttons on my blouse with my handbag. As we concluded lunch, I looked down to check my appearance and notice the top lacy half of my brassiere was totally exposed. I asked my MM friend why he hadn’t said anything, to which he replied: “I thought you were making a fashion statement!” D. NEWTON, PARRAMATTA, NSW. FUN TIMES Mum had just been chastising Miss 4 and finished with the statement, “And in the meantime, you can go sit with your sister on the couch.” Her eyes lit up and she exclaimed, “Ooh, do we get mean time ... When can we start?!” PAULINE MACEY, SHOALWATER, WA. WINTER WARMERS…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Elli: Brett organises the fridge really well. Everything’s very colour-coordinated and in categories. Brett: Elli’s a great cook, especially with any type of pasta. WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S QUIRKIEST HABIT? Elli: Brett tends to sleep with his hands in the air – and our daughter does the same! Brett: Elli clicks her fingers when she’s thinking of something. WHICH REALITY-TV SHOW WOULD YOUR PARTNER BE SURE TO WIN? Brett: Elli would win MasterChef. Elli: I’d say Survivor.…

J.LO’S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH In true J.Lo style, the singer and actress celebrated her 50th birthday with a glitzy gold-themed bash. Held at Gloria Estefan’s $23 million mansion in Miami, 250 guests descended on the property to celebrate the star’s birthday. J.Lo arrived alongside her fiancé Alex Rodrigue, who drove them in the Porsche he’d gifted her early on in the day. Dressed in a figure-hugging gold outfit, the star showcased her age-defying physique. DJ Cassidy, Ashanti, Fat Joe and DJ Khaled took to the DJ decks for the birthday girl, who appeared in her element as she danced happily all night to the rocking tunes. The couple’s guests also enjoyed a magnificent 10-tier cake, white orchid centrepieces and a fitting fireworks display. JULIA ROBERTS CAUGHT KISSING Hollywood…

He’s known for being down to earth and easygoing, but Mike Tindall has been given a warning over his habit of divulging details about the royals in interviews. The Mirror reports the palace is concerned the former rugby player is a bit too open about other members of his family after he recently talked to a UK TV show about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new baby. “Mike is adored by all members of the royal family,” a source told the newspaper. “But recently it’s been felt he may inadvertently reveal something that should remain private.” In May, Mike told Good Morning Britain how he’d learnt about baby Archie’s arrival via a family WhatsApp group. Then last month he revealed to Hello magazine that his daughters Mia, 5, and 1-year-old…

Australia fell in love with Ricki-Lee Coulter as soon as she walked into the Australian Idol audition rooms in 2004 at just 19 years old. Thanks to her incredible voice, sassy personality and radiant good looks, there was no denying her star potential. While the now 33-year-old has made it big in Australia, she’s asked time and time again why she has decided to remain at home instead of making a permanent move to the bright lights of Hollywood. Speaking exclusively to New Idea, the beloved artist reveals her surprising reason for staying in Australia. “I have lived in the US and I hated it,” she says. “I moved back because I just wanted to be at home. There are people who love it. And it’s also about timing and…

If you have ever watched The Block, you know that it takes a lot of physical work. From knocking down walls to carrying furniture into the property, you need to be in your best physical shape. So when Perth couple Matt and El’ise found out they would be on The Block, El’ise started her own ‘Block workout’. “I’d go to the gym every morning and just get myself ready,” she tells New Idea. “I didn’t want to be unprepared and physically unfit to run the staircases and stuff.” While carpenter Matt admits he also took on a few bigger projects to help prepare, it was nothing compared to his wife. “El’ise was the one who really pushed the envelope just to make sure she was ready,” he says. And the…

Christopher Bernard Wilder, born in the leafy suburbs of Sydney, was the perfect model of an Australian playboy. He became a psychopathic killer and the most wanted man in America. How this surf-loving son of a decorated naval war hero grew up to become a sadistic monster, killing as many as 16 women, is as fascinating as it is frightening. The ruthless and terrifying Wilder had been sexually harassing, molesting, abusing, kidnapping, and torturing young women and girls for over two decades when he went on the run, and over six weeks in 1984, engaged in one of the most notorious killing sprees in US history. On his frenetic final odyssey, Wilder drove thousands of kilometres, criss-crossing the US, abducting and murdering a string of innocent victims. He had more…

Griestorte Serves 8 6 eggs, separated 1 cup (220g) caster sugar Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon ²/ ³ cup (85g) fine semolina 4 tblsps ground almonds TO DECORATE ²/ ³ cup (160ml) cream, whipped 1 punnet (250g) strawberries or raspberries, sprinkled with 1 tblsp caster sugar 1 Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease two 20cm cake tins, line the bases with baking paper and dust with caster sugar and flour. 2 Using electric beaters, beat the egg yolks with the sugar over a pan of hot water until thick and mousse-like. Remove from the heat, add the lemon rind and juice, and continue beating until very thick and pale. Stir in the semolina and ground almonds. 3 Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into…

Crispy Pork Steamed Bao Buns Makes 10, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 600g piece slow cooked pork belly 300g packet frozen gua bao buns (10) ¼ cup char siu sauce 1 Lebanese cucumber, trimmed, cut into matchsticks 2 green spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve (optional) 1 Cook pork belly according to packet directions for about 30 minutes, or until pork is cooked and crackling is crisp. Remove. Stand for 10 minutes. Slice pork into pieces. 2 Meanwhile, line a bamboo steamer with a sheet of baking paper. Pierce holes over paper to allow steam to escape. Place bao buns in a single layer over paper. Steam according to packet directions, until soft and spongy. 3 Combine char siu sauce with 1 tblsp water in a…

MENSTRUAL PHASE: From the day your period starts. YOUR MOOD: You might benefit from more rest and alone time, as progesterone levels drop. EAT: “There’s more blood loss so eat iron-rich foods: meat, leafy greens, lentils and asparagus,” says Belinda. “Tomato, broccoli and citrus fruits are also good because they contain vitamin C which helps the absorption of iron. If you get period pains, anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and ginger can help.” FOLLICULAR PHASE: The week after your period. YOUR MOOD: Your energy starts to rise again, along with your hormones and you’ll feel more mentally alert. EAT: Fresh and light: fish and salads. “Plus foods that promote oestrogen metabolism such as broccoli, sprouts and cabbage,” says Megan. OVULATORY PHASE: Mid-cycle. YOUR MOOD: You’ll be feeling more sociable as…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 An unusual invitation will hold exciting promise. A new or growing relationship could gather sudden momentum. Singles, a fun flirtation could be a tantalising romantic challenge. Unfolding possibilities with a personal or creative project will inspire you to aim higher. A tax or super matter will turn a corner. Keep funds aside for extra costs. A sensitive situation or exchange will hold an emotional message. Lucky Numbers: 4, 14, 44 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Special family or domestic plans will need energetic follow through laced with flexibility. There’ll be uncertain factors to deal with as you go and meaningful moments to savour. A social first will open a fun new door. A fortuitous turn of events financially will bring a lucky score,…

What would you do if you saw a ghost? Hollywood would have us believe we’d bolt for the door, screaming, before launching ourselves into the car and screeching away. And yet, after speaking to hundreds of people who have seen a ghost, I’ve learned that – in the grand majority of cases, at least – that’s not what actually happens. Usually, when someone comes face-to-face with the dead, they simply go on with the business of living. One woman I interviewed for Spirit Sisters was woken by a man transfixed by a fancy watch on her bedside table. He was so lifelike that not for a moment did she think he was dead. Indeed, he stood close enough to make out his blue-grey eyes and the thick weave of his…

When SeaChange hit our TV screens back in 1998, the tale of a city slicker who moves to a charming coastal town became an instant hit. Now, the heartwarming drama is returning. Here, we look back at the beloved series and what we can expect from the reboot. WHAT HAPPENED? Created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox, the original series aired on the ABC over three fantastic seasons – from 1998 to 2000 – and was appointment viewing on Sunday night. It focused on Laura (Sigrid Thornton), a high-flying city lawyer who, when her dodgy husband is charged with fraud, throws in her old life and moves with her teenage children to the fictional seaside town of Pearl Bay. There she meets a bunch of quirky locals like Diver Dan…

MONDAY Colby questions Robbo’s decision to revisit the murder of his first family. Elsewhere, Ben is devastated to hear that his Board Shop lease has been terminated. TUESDAY Irene’s relieved when Bella tells her that Colby wants her to move back in with him. WEDNESDAY Colby dishes out some tough love to Robbo, who is beginning to wonder whether Jasmine would be better off without him. THURSDAY Dean’s first day working for Mackenzie at Salt gets off to anything but a good start. HOME AND AWAY MON. TO THU., 7PM…

Royal fans were treated to yet another royal wedding last week, when Princess Stephanie of Monaco’s son, Louis Ducruet, 26, and his bride Marie Chevallier said ‘I do’ in front of their family and friends on July 27. The couple’s wedding comes shortly after Louis’ cousin Charlotte Casiraghi wed her partner Dimitri Rassam just two months ago. Just like his cousin, Louis and Marie celebrated the occasion with two ceremonies and several outfit changes for the bride. Louis and Marie exchanged vows in a private civil ceremony on the Friday before having a larger religious service on the Saturday, followed by a reception later that evening. For their religious ceremony the couple said their vows in the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate in Monaco, which was the same location that…

Radio star Jackie O has spoken candidly about freezing her eggs after splitting from husband Lee Henderson, hinting baby number two may be on the cards soon. “I think there’s about 10 [in there],” she admitted to co-host Kyle Sandilands on their breakfast show, before adding the chance of her getting pregnant again might be “pretty slim”. And now she’s newly single, the 44-year-old was even asked out by Logie winner Samuel Johnson, who appeared on the show recently. So could the mother of one be on the lookout for a new flame? Samuel confessed on his charity Facebook page Love Your Sister that he actually wrote his phone number on the inside of his new book and gave it to Jackie O. “On air, I gifted her the book,…

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi, 33, has sparked rumours she could be expecting her first child, after her fiancé James Driskill posted a picture of her in a bikini with the caption: “I am a lucky guy. That’s my Bahama Mama I love you.” The post was flooded with comments, including one from Chloe’s mother, which said, “beautiful lady”, and another from Patty Lattanzi who said she was “proud” of her niece. The news comes after Olivia, 70, told Page Six of Chloe’s plans for her to become a grandmother. “I would love that, but yeah I have ‘grandogs’ right now,” she said. “They’re talking about it, but they’ve been talking about it for a long time,” she revealed, referring to Chloe and James. “So I don’t know when that…

He might only be 7 years old, but born entertainer JJ Pantano blew away the judges with his hilarious and cheeky stand-up performance. No-one was more impressed than fellow comedian Shane Jacobson, who decided to give JJ the Golden Buzzer, putting him straight through to the semi-finals. “It was the best night of my life,” JJ tells New Idea. “I didn’t expect it. Mum and Dad told me to just do my best at the audition. They never told me I could get the Golden Buzzer.” It certainly was a dream come true for the young performer, who reveals that he looks up to Shane. “He really believes in me,” he says. “When I grow up I wanna be just like him, a comedian and actor.” If his performance is…

Caramel, Raisin Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 10 mins ½ cup raisins 1 crusty French breadstick (330g), cut into 2cm thick slices 50g unsalted butter, at room temperature Icing sugar mixture, to decorate CUSTARD 5 eggs 2½ cups milk 300ml carton pure cream 1 cup caramel-flavoured dessert topping 1 Grease base and sides of a large, round ovenproof dish (12-cup capacity). 2 Place raisins in a small heatproof bowl. Pour over ½ cup boiling water. Soak for 10 minutes to soften. Drain. 3 Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Arrange bread, buttered-side up and slightly overlapping, over base of prepared dish. Sprinkle with raisins. 4 To make custard, whisk eggs, milk, cream and topping in a large jug until…

Q Which type of miso should I use for soup? SCOTT, VIA EMAIL. A There are three types of miso commonly available, red, yellow and white miso. All types are good for soup but the lighter the colour the milder the flavour. Red miso is the most robust flavoured and pungent as it is fermented for the longest time. You can mix different types together to find your own perfect flavour. Miso paste is available in the Asian or international section of supermarkets, Asian grocery stores or health food stores.…

Q My partner keeps rescheduling and cancelling our hang-outs. I feel like she doesn’t like me anymore, but when we text or call (if she replies to me), she always reassures how much she loves me and wants to stay in this relationship. She never gives me valid reasons for cancelling and when I tell her it’s upsetting me, she says, “Another time, I promise.” I don’t feel supported. Do you have any advice for this? AUDREY, VIA EMAIL. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink – or you can drown it. Time to move on from this relationship. You have tried to spend time with this person and she hasn’t made the same effort. It is clearly upsetting you and if she is…

They’ve long been one of NRL’s best-known couples. But for three-time New South Wales State of Origin halfback Brett Finch and his wife Elli, nothing beats the joy of their newest role in life – that of first-time parents. On May 27 this year, 37-year-old Brett and Elli, 32, welcomed their gorgeous daughter Mackenzie Grace into the world. And as Brett – who played some 330 NRL games over 14 seasons – is happy to confirm, his little girl already has him wrapped around her tiny finger. “Oh, easily!” he exclaims, adding with a laugh, “I get in trouble because I kiss her too much and it wakes her up. “It [parenthood] is just so hard to describe, but it’s an amazing feeling. I spent my whole life around men…

Bella certainly isn’t the only Summer Bay resident who is battling to cope with daily life at the moment. Riddled with an overwhelming sense of failure and facing jail time over drug charges, a despondent Ben (Rohan Nichol) is clearly sinking into a darker headspace. “Ben’s always been so dependable,” says Rohan. “His commitment to his family has been obvious and he’s always tried to be the best he knows how to be.” Now, however, Ben’s behaviour is giving his wife Maggie (Kestie Morassi) and daughter Ziggy more and more cause for concern.“Ben’s feeling pretty hopeless and worthless,” reveals Rohan. Will Maggie and Ziggy be able to pull Ben back from the brink of despair?…

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