Table of contents for 19 June 2017 in New Idea

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The aftermath It was a normal Saturday night in London’s hip Borough Market district – people flocking to bars and restaurants, watching football in the pub, relaxing with family and friends. ut the bustle turned to terror as three terrorists drove a rented white van into pedestrians strolling across London Bridge, then leapt out and began stabbing strangers in an orgy of violence. The rampage lasted just eight minutes before British police gunned the killers down. Eight innocent victims died, including vibrant young Australians Kirsty Boden and Sara Zelenak. KIRSTY BODEN, 28 Heroic nurse Kirsty died as she had lived – trying to save other people’s lives. Caught in the carnage and chaos, brave Kirsty did not flee from danger. Instead, in a selfless bid to treat the wounded and…

THE PRINCE’S VISIT TO OZ WAS MARRED BY SOME UNEXPECTED CONTROVERSY He travelled to the other side of the world to launch the Invictus Games last week. But as Prince Harry battled through the Sydney wind and rain to promote the cause he is so passionate about, scandal was brewing surrounding disgraced games ambassador Crissy Ashcroft. ‘Disgusted’ members of the Australian team had threatened to boycott the event if former The Voice contestant Crissy remained one of the faces of the games, following revelations that she embellished her war record. In the wake of the awful allegations, Crissy did not appear to show at an important meeting held by Harry at Admiralty House on Wednesday. Crissy’s absence would no doubt have left Harry devastated that the Invictus Games – an…

It’s been almost 20 years since they romped naked on screen in Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. And now, Tom Cruise has approached ex-wife Nicole Kidman about getting back together on the big screen to star in another saucy relationship-themed movie... and he has a very definite storyline in mind. According to Hollywood insiders, the Mission Impossible star wants the ‘French-style movie’ to be about an acrimoniously divorced couple who patch up their differences years later and fall in love all over again. ‘Nic was stunned when Tom reached out to her about working together again,’ discloses a pal of the actress. ‘And she was even more taken aback about what he had in mind... especially as he wants them to do love scenes.’ While the pair are hardly pals after…

Fresh, new recipes TIP Reserved skins can be transformed into delicious crispy baked potato skins. Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes Serves 6, Prep 1 hour, 20 mins, Cook 15 mins 6 large Sebago potatoes (250g-300g each) ¼ cup hot milk 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Fresh thyme leaves, to garnish Steamed peas, to serve (optional) BEEF FILLING 1 large onion, finely chopped 500g beef mince 1⁄3 cup tomato paste 1 cup water 2 tblsps Worcestershire sauce 1 beef stock cube (10g), crumbled 1 tblsp fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Scrub and wash potatoes. Pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Pierce all over with a fork. 2 Place potatoes directly on an oven rack in a hot oven (200C). Cook for 50 minutes, or until tender. Remove. Cool…

Cajun-Spiced Fish Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 12 mins 2 tblsps plain flour 1 tblsp Cajun seasoning 4 x 225g-250g leatherjackets 800g frozen corn cobs 1/3 cup olive oil 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthways, cut into 2cm pieces 1 large red capsicum, cut into 2cm pieces Lemon wedges and peri peri mayonnaise, to serve 1 Combine flour and seasoning on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Dust fish in seasoned flour. Shake off excess. 2 Boil or microwave corn until tender. Drain. Cover to keep warm. 3 Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add fish. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. 4 Reduce to a medium to low heat. Cover pan. Cook for…

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PET POWER Animals help kids feel less stressed, says a new study. University of Florida researchers put kids in stressful situations, then assigned them a dog or a parent for support, with a third group having no support. Those who had a dog showed less stress compared with having a parent or no support. Jurassic joy I love easy crafts and this dinosaur, crafted from a single paper plate and a toilet roll, is just the ticket! Cut a large paper plate in half, and use one half to draw and cut a head, tail and triangular spikes. Glue these to the other half of the plate. Cut a toilet roll to make feet, making slits in the top to insert the dinosaur’s body. Paint your creature and add a…

HEXWORD Each of the clues below has a six-letter answer. Write the answer clockwise in the spaces around the appropriate clue number. Where the hexagons touch, the letters in the adjoining segments will be the same. We’ve answered one clue for you. The letters in brackets tell you the first letter of the answer. The letters in the inner coloured hexagon will spell a hidden word. CLUES 1 Imelda –, former First Lady of the Philippines, notorious for her shoe collection (M) 2 Rarely, on few occasions (S) 3 Powerful, effective (P) 4 Britney –, millennial pop diva (S) 5 Medieval court entertainer (J) 6 Fictional teenage girl surfer played in a 1959 movie by Sandra Dee, later on TV by Sally Field (G) 7 E in Einstein’s e=mc2 equation…

I DON,T TRUST HER Q My son is 37 and in a relationship with a woman he met on the internet. He says they were friends first – she was in a bad marriage, and he helped her leave her husband and find a new place for herself and her young daughter. That was a year ago and now they’re together, my son seems so stressed all the time. I’m worried she’s taking advantage of him. Should I say something? Carmel, via email. A Your letter reminds me of my mum. Until the day she died (I was in my 50s!) she introduced me as her baby, and no man was good enough! Does this sound familiar? Your son is a big boy now, and they’ve been together a year.…

Only in New Idea As she drove through the night towards South Australia, her car laden with all her worldly goods, Tziporah Malkah felt butterflies. ‘I was so keen to get to Guy, I only stopped for petrol,’ the 43-year-old says of her 10-hour drive from Melbourne. ‘I was so excited, I felt sick with nerves!’ She needn’t have worried. Equally enthusiastic, Guy was up to greet her, a bunch of roses in his hand, when she arrived at 4am. ‘I can’t tell you how happy I am to be here. It’s like a fairytale!’ she beams. We’re at the swish beachside love shack in tiny Port Elliot, an hour south of Adelaide, where the former model has come to share her life with her ‘knight in shining armour’, Guy…

‘I’m totally confident that my new journey will have a positive success story to inspire others!’ OIivia Newton-John has spoken out about her brave cancer battle, telling fans she’s confident she’ll be ‘a positive success story to inspire others’. Last month, the 68-yearold made the heartbreaking announcement that the breast cancer she battled in 1992 had returned and spread to her back. But, despite a wave of concern from her millions of fans, Olivia says her husband John Easterling is taking ‘good care’ of her and she is optimistic about her future. ‘I’m totally confident that my new journey will have a positive success story to inspire others!’ she told People. ‘I am really grateful for and touched by the worldwide outpouring of love and concern. ‘I am feeling good…

AT LAST, THE TRUTH ABOUT THE STARS’ RELATIONSHIP! 800 WORDS OF LOVE If you take one look at Andrew Ryan or Melina Vidler’s social media feeds, you’ll see the two actors are inseparable. But when New Idea presses Andrew about whether the pair are dating, he remains coy... ‘She’s one of my best friends in the whole world,’ the 30-year-old laughs, avoiding the question. ‘I love her very much. She’s one of my closest friends, we look out for each other.’ One thing the Sunshine Coast native did divulge was how he gave Melina her start in acting. ‘I gave Melina her very first role,’ he says, explaining it was with the NRL’s integrity unit involving theatre sports and improvisation ‘to provoke discussion around issues such as drugs and alcohol,…

For quick and nutritious meals, stock up on Annabel’s delicious snap-frozen meals for babies and toddlers. Discover popular recipes, such as 6 Veggie Ravioli and Macaroni Cheese with Broccoli Florets, now only $4 at Coles, IGA and Woolworths Victoria. Krispie Fish Fingers Makes 6-8 portions, Prep 20 mins, Cook 5 mins Suitable for freezing (uncooked) 225g skinless sole or plaice fillets 45g Rice Bubbles 3 tblsps parmesan cheese, freshly grated ¼ tsp paprika Freshly ground black pepper 2 tblsps plain flour 1 egg, beaten 2-3 tblsps sunflower oil, for frying FOR THE DIP 2 tblsps mayonnaise 2 tblsps Greek yoghurt 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 Cut the fish into finger-size pieces. Cover and place in the fridge. 2 Put Rice Bubbles, parmesan and paprika in a food processor and…

Cloud Eggs Serves 2, Prep 12 mins, Cook 8 mins 4 shortcut bacon rashers 250g cherry tomatoes on vine 1 tblsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 2 eggs, separated 1 tblsp finely chopped fresh chives Split, toasted English muffins and baby spinach leaves, to serve 1 Trace two 8cm circles onto a sheet of baking paper. Place on a large, greased oven tray, trace-side down. TIP Serve clouds as soon as they’re cooked, as they deflate on standing. 2 Cook bacon in a lightly oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat, for about 2 minutes each side, or until crisp. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. 3 Meanwhile, place tomatoes on an oven tray. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Cook in…

Winding back the clock can be as simple as rethinking the way your hair, brows and make-up create definition for your face. ‘Depending on someone’s face and bone structure, we can use highlight, shade and colour to shape and define,’ says make-up artist Napoleon Perdis. Results can reduce, warm and create depth to frame your face. Create balance with brows ‘Brows are crucial for creating balance,’ says celeb eyebrow artist Sharon Lee Hamilton- Clarke. Framing depends on how your face moves. Do you raise one brow more than the other? Where do your hairline and eyes sit? • AVOID THIN, OVER-PLUCKED BROWS Use a magnifying mirror. Pluck three hairs, then look in a regular mirror before removing more. • LOOK AT YOUR SKINTONE Whether you tint your brows…

House Rules airs Monday and Tuesday, 7.30pm, and Sunday, 7pm, Channel Seven. STORAGE IS ESSENTIAL Boxes, bags and bins will keep the space tidy and orderly, as well as being easy for kids to use. ‘Those big, colourful buckets are the way to go,’ Drew. ‘They come in different sizes and are so light and flexible.’ MAKE IT FLEXIBLE ‘You have to keep renovating the playroom every year as your kids’ requirements change, so make it easy to do!’ suggests Drew. Keep the styling basic and spruce it up with fun accessories. CREATE ZONES Have an area for craft, play and reading. A tent or teepee filled with cushions will inspire some quiet time.…

CHILDREN’S WORLD LIFE ’S A BEACH My three-year-old daughter was surfing with her dad on holidays. As he pushed her onto a wave, she lost her balance and fell off. She stood up with a very disappointed expression on her face and said: ‘It’s not Bondi Rescue here, Dad!’ Karen Saul, Shelly Beach, NSW. BULLSEYE! My great-granddaughter Charlee asked me for a biscuit and I gave her a Milk Arrowroot. She turned to me and said: ‘This bow and arrow biscuit is yummy!’ K. Desmond, Shelly Beach, NSW. WARM-UP SUIT One chilly winter’s day, Miss Five asked me if she could go for a swim in our backyard pool. ‘If you want to,’ I replied. ‘But why are you wearing a tracksuit?’ She answered boldly: ‘So I won’t get cold!’…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100 HAPPY 50TH! What a pity that awardwinning actress Nicole Kidman isn’t happy as she celebrates a milestone in her life – her 50th birthday (NI June 12). Although her two adopted kids Isabella and Connor (with ex-husband Tom Cruise) have their own lives now, she remains a devoted mother to them. Nicole just wants her family complete for her birthday. I hope things will turn out right... Happy birthday Nicole! Meredith Griffiths, Christchurch, NZ. THINKING OF HER I was so sorry to read about Olivia’s breast-cancer relapse. But she has her feet on the ground and a heart full of love for her husband and daughter. I’ve admired her passion for this community and social acceptance of everyone. She has not changed since I…

BEST BUDS! I t was a rare reunion for Paul Hogan and his former TV pals John Cornell and Delvene Delaney. The trio took fans on a trip down memory lane as they walked the red carpet at the Tour de Cure Snow Ball 2017 charity event at The Star in Sydney recently – delighting onlookers as they larked about and posed for pictures. The three – who starred together in The Paul Hogan Show – were last seen together in December, when husbandand- wife duo John and Delvene turned up at the AACTAs to watch Paul receive the Longford Lyell Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian film industry. John offered a tribute to Paul, saying: ‘What I like about you most is that in all these years, you’ve…

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 IT’S OFFICIAL! ‘This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives. Ella, Alexander and Amal are all healthy, happy and doing fine. George is sedated and should recover in a few days’ W ith $120,000 prams, nannies’ salaries of $2 million a year, designer baby couture and early education advisors from the world’s top universities, it’s no surprise that George and Amal Clooney’s newborns have already been labelled the world’s richest twins. The A-list power couple welcomed babies Ella and Alexander to the world last Tuesday, and while George and Amal have been busy getting used to life as a family of four, sources confirm the pair have been spending big bucks in preparation for the twins’ arrival. As well as a…

UNLUCKY IN LOVE! A-Rod isn’t the first man to break J.Lo’s heart... Jennifer Lopez has been left heartbroken and betrayed, amid explosive claims that boyfriend Alex Rodriguez cheated on her with a much younger fitness instructor. The former baseball star, 41, is alleged to have exchanged a string of sordid X-rated texts with brunette mother-of-three Lauren Hunter throughout his relationship with J.Lo, 47. Lauren told the National Enquirer that she’s known A-Rod since 2011 and has enjoyed 12-hour sex marathons, claiming that he’s ‘very into threesomes’, liked her to dress up as a schoolgirl and was ‘good in bed’. While 34-year-old Lauren says she hasn’t slept with A-Rod since he started dating J.Lo, she claims he was begging her for X-rated photos just a week after the power couple went…

Emerging from the ocean in a strapless orange bikini, Carolyn Hartz could be mistaken for a glamorous model. But what makes her killer body even more impressive is that Carolyn is a grandmother, who will be celebrating her 70th birthday in July! ‘I forget that I’m my age,’ Perth-based Carolyn tells New Idea. ‘I don’t feel any different than I did in my 30s and 40s.’ The former model enjoys daily walks, still skis and has recently taken up tennis again. She doesn’t diet, but gave up sugar 28 years ago after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes 2. Carolyn admits to having some cosmetic work, but says the real secret behind her youthful glow is her positivity. ‘I’ve always believed the glass is half full,’ she says. ‘On New Year’s Eve,…

FAVOURITES Apricot and Peach Custard Cobblers Serves 6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 25 mins TIP Try making a large cobbler by replacing dishes with a 10-cup capacity ovenproof dish 820g can apricot halves in juice, drained 410g can peach slices in juice, drained 1 cup vanilla pouring custard, plus extra, to serve TOPPING 1¼ cups self-raising flour ½ cup caster sugar 100g cold unsalted butter, finely chopped 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup flaked almonds 1 To make topping, combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add milk and almonds. Stir until mixture just comes together. (Do not over-mix.) 2 Divide apricots and peaches among six ovenproof dishes (1-cup capacity). Pour 2 tblsps custard into each dish. Spoon topping…

Dijon, Tomato and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 19 mins 4 x 150g chicken breast fillets 4 Swiss cheese slices, halved 1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste 300ml tub light cooking cream 2 tblsps Dijon mustard 2 tsps white wine vinegar 800g potatoes, thickly sliced 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 400g green beans, trimmed 1 Cut each breast horizontally through the side to form a large pocket. Fill with cheese and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Heat an oiled ovenproof frying pan over a high heat. Add chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until browned. 3 Transfer pan to a moderate oven (180C). Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove chicken. Cover to keep…

In the cooler months, the lure of a long, hot shower is tempting, but it can dry out your skin. Choose one of these fast-absorbing, hydrating creams to get you through the season and be rewarded with soft, velvety skin all winter long. 1 ISLAND DREAMING PALMER’S COCONUT OIL FORMULA WITH VITAMIN E BODY CREAM, $9.99. With sustainably sourced coconut oil and Tahitian monoi oil, and infused with tiare flower petals, you’ll feel like you’re on a summer holiday all year round! 2 SENSITIVE THE BODY SHOP ALMOND MILK & HONEY SOOTHING & RESTORING BODY LOTION FOR SENSITIVE, DRY SKIN, $20. A blend of organic almond milk from Spain and community trade honey from Ethiopia, this cream will soothe tight, itchy and dry skin instantly. 3 LUXURY ESSANO ROSEHIP INTENSIVE…

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CRYPTIC CRITIC My grandmother always loved trying out the new recipes in magazines. We always knew when our MM granddad didn’t like the recipe, because he would say: ‘Well, I won’t mind if we don’t have this again for another 12 months!’ Angela Morrissey, Eaglehawk, Vic. BITTER FRUITS ‘Gosh, those sultanas are hard,’ my MM husband called out to me from the pantry as he grabbed a snack. Perhaps if he had bothered to put his glasses on he would have realised that he’d just picked up a packet of dry pasta instead! I only hope that he doesn’t try to make a fruitcake... Sandra James, Heathcote, Vic. THE BLACK SHEEP My uncle was called to sing at a family gathering. After much coaxing, he got up and said: ‘I’ll sing…

Aaaaaand relax It seems the key to a 21-year marriage is... meditation! ‘We meditate together,’ Hugh Jackman revealed of the secret to his successful marriage to Deborra-lee Furness. Really? We’d have thought mediation would be the key – it’s something we all need in the middle of a blazing row! Or perhaps medication? Wee-zy does it ‘No spills, no leaks, no worries!’ Rebecca Judd said, giving a glowing review of Huggies nappies. Nothing wrong with that, except Bec’s bladder leak was her own and she slapped on a nappy to prevent a damp seat in her car. We’re guessing she’s on her pee-plates... Doughnut disturb Damn you, Liam Hemsworth! For a second he was our perfect man when he shared on Instagram: ‘I live for donuts!’ Then we realised he…