Our cover star this month is the legendary Jamie Lee Curtis. A Hollywood icon with a refreshingly candid approach to ageing, self-acceptance, and reinvention, she opens up about her career, personal growth, and the importance of authenticity. Refusing to be typecast, she has transitioned from a sex symbol to a respected powerhouse actress. Few were surprised when she won the 2023 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Today, she relishes playing her own age: “I’m very much in acceptance of what I look like, and I own what I think and feel. To me, that is what maturity is.” And she is equally candid when talking about her 40-year marriage to director Christopher Guest: “We are human beings and therefore we are naturally attracted to other human beings, it’s just natural, it’s human nature. But there are boundaries to that interest, and you adhere to them, period.”
On our beauty pages, we explore the power of peptides in skincare and discovering how to find the most flattering makeup shades for your unique colouring. Meanwhile, we step inside a stunning Victorian-era home – once a school, then offices, now a delightful London sanctuary, showcasing creativity at its finest.
For those planning their next escape, we take you on breathtaking journeys through French Polynesia, the Galápagos Islands, and along the picturesque East Coast of the USA and Canada. Back at home, we explore why the dinner party is making a stylish comeback, offering inspiration for gathering around the table with good food and great company.
Speaking of delicious fare, our INSEASON section is a true indulgence, featuring exquisite dairy-based treats – think parfaits, éclairs, and tartlets – perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations. And if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, our curated Mother’s Day Gift Guide has you covered.
On a more serious note, we relate a reader’s inspiring story of survival, strength, and resilience in our feature on ovarian cancer, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of those facing this disease.
As always, we share the best upcoming films, TV shows and live entertainment. And in BOOK CLUB, we highlight our favourite new releases.
All this, plus 15 pages of your favourite Puzzles!
The May issue of MiNDFOOD is on sale 14 April in New Zealand and 17 April in Australia. Available in stores and online at mindfood.com/shop
