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Question: Is there an easy way to peel garlic? To remove the skin from a garlic clove easily without having it stick to your fingers, smash each clove with the side of a large, heavy knife. Remove the skin, another solid whack on the clove will crush the garlic sufficiently to be used.

Disgraced Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has said she is sorry for the cash scandal in which she promised to disclose information about Prince Andrew for $874,000 (£500,000). In exchange for the cash Fergie promised to give an undercover reporter posing as a businessman access to her ex-husband Prince Andrew, who is fourth in line […]

Every day around Australia, thousands of people are bravely battling addiction. This cruel human affliction is not just reserved for ‘hard-core’ drug or alcohol abusers. The reality is that any of us can potentially become addicted to anything. “There are many and varied reasons why someone develops an addiction, and it’s a very complex issue,” […]

Extreme dieting is seen by some as a quick fix to fight the flab. But could you end up losing more than you bargained for? For some people, dieting means cutting down on chocolate and wine, and giving fast food a miss. For others it’s following a healthy eating plan or shaving a few kilojoules […]

Now that pop princess Kylie Minogue has openly admitted to using Botox it seems other celebs are following her lead. Kylie told the UK’s News of the World she has never had cosmetic surgery but has had Botox. “But I don’t anymore, I won’t go near it. I have lines. You can see the lines […]

What are telomeres? They are microscopic DNA sequences at the ends of individual chromosomes and they are essential for healthy cell function. As we get older, our telomeres become shorter, which is a sign of both chronological ageing (your body’s age in years) and biological ageing (your body’s ‘real’ age, which can be less or […]

The Weekly explores the sights, sounds and adventure possibilities of the resort of Rotorua in New Zealand in its travel review feature.

Sandra Bullock’s husband, Jesse James, has spoken for the first time since he and the Oscar-winning actress and new mum broke up, saying his actions have made him “the most hated man in the world”. James, the star of his own television show Monster Garage, opened up in his first interview about his affair with […]

Smiling, sober and glowing with good health, Underbelly actor Matthew Newton looks like a new man after leaving rehab to rebuild his life and his relationship. Jonica Bray reports. The sheepish grin spoke volumes when Matthew Newton surfaced after a month in drug and alcohol rehabilitation – he may be embarrassed, but Matt is also […]

The brave young sailor talks to Jonica Bray exclusively about her relationship with the boy who kept up her spirits during her lonely time at sea. It was a first date like any other teenage couple’s – a trip to the mall, burgers and chips for lunch, and more than a few awkward laughs. But […]