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Michael J. Fox gets mushy over 35 years of wedded bliss with Tracy Pollan

<p>In a tremendous display of tenderness, Michael J. Fox, the time-traveling heartthrob from Back to the Future, has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his wife, Tracy Pollan, on their momentous 35th wedding anniversary. </p> <p>The 62-year-old star couldn't resist pouring his heart out, and he wrote, "35 years of [laughter], living, listening, and loving you, @tracy.pollan. Thank you for it all. Forever yours, Mike." </p> <p>Pollan, unable to contain her overflowing affection, gushed in the comments, "Love you so much!!!" Oh, the lovebirds! This display of love and adoration didn't stop there. Tracy took to her own Instagram account to pen a tribute to her hubby. "35 years!!!" she exclaimed, "Happy anniversary, my love. Here's to many more glorious adventures together. I could not love you more." Cue the swooning!</p> <p>The couple didn't stop at heartfelt messages either. They also shared a collection of adorable photos that showcased their journey of love and togetherness.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Michael J Fox (@realmikejfox)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>This isn't the first time Fox has let his feelings flow like the DeLorean's exhaust. Just last month, he wished his beloved wife a happy 63rd birthday with an Instagram post that melted hearts worldwide. He referred to her as his "forever summer girl," his love, his best friend, and the most beautiful, amazing mum to their four stupendous kids. </p> <p>Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Fox and Pollan's love story started on the set of <em>Family Ties</em> in 1985, where they played love interests. Little did they know that their on-screen chemistry would spark a real-life romance. At the time, Fox was involved with Nancy McKeon, while Pollan was seeing Kevin Bacon (yes, the <em>Footloose</em> guy). Fate had different plans, though, and the couple found themselves reuniting in 1988 on the set of <em>Bright Lights, Big City</em>. Talk about a plot twist!</p> <p>Within seven months of their reunion, Fox and Pollan were engaged and soon walked down the aisle, sealing their fate as one of Hollywood's most enduring and beloved power couples. Together, they have gracefully navigated the highs and lows of marriage and are proof that true love can withstand the test of time (and maybe a little flux capacitor magic).</p> <p>Their love story expanded to include four children: Sam, 34, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 28, and Esmé, 21. Clearly, their love multiplied like Marty McFly's time-travelling adventures.</p> <p>But it's not just lovey-dovey romance that makes this couple shine. Fox has openly praised Pollan for being his rock during his battle with Parkinson's Disease, which began in the early '90s. He once revealed in an interview, "Tracy was just like, 'You've got a stone in your shoe. We'll do what we can until you can get it out. In the meantime...you can hold my hand, and we'll get over that.'" Now that's love that defies the laws of physics.</p> <p>So, let's raise a glass to Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan as they celebrate 35 years of marital bliss. May their love continue to shine like the Flux Capacitor, and may their adventures together never run out of 1.21 gigawatts of excitement. Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever afters!</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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"Hitched": Naomi Watts' surprise wedding bliss

<p dir="ltr">Naomi Watts tied the knot with US actor Billy Crudup, both 54, in a low-key ceremony at a New York courthouse over the weekend.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Hitched! 🕊️🪢♥️!” Naomi announced on Instagram with a photo of the beaming newlyweds standing outside the courthouse.</p> <p dir="ltr">The beautiful bride donned an exquisite white floral lace gown which she complemented with a pair of strappy gold heels and a small bouquet of seasonal white flowers, while the groom looked dashing in a navy blue suit.</p> <p dir="ltr">Several stars and close friends also took to Instagram to congratulate the couple.</p> <p dir="ltr">Naomi’s stylist shared a series of photos of the bride with the caption: “Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning - Paulo Coelho.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m so happy you found your person Nai. Love Conquers All. Congratulations,” she added, tagging the pair.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>13 going on 30</em> actor Mark Ruffalo also shared a photo of the newlyweds sharing a kiss at a post-wedding celebration.</p> <p dir="ltr">Naomi shared a group snap with Ruffalo and his wife, Sunrise Coigney, and Josh Hamilton - who was coincidentally celebrating his birthday - and his wife Lily Thorne.</p> <p dir="ltr">Other stars took to the comments to share their joy.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Oh wow!!! Congratulations!!! So happy for you both ❤️❤️❤️” wrote Michelle Pfeiffer.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Yipeeeeeee!!!! Sending so much love!!” commented Gwyneth Paltrow.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Hooray!!! Just woke up to this ! Congrats!!! You two couldn't look happier !! XO,” commented Jennifer Coolidge.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations!!!!!!!!!” commented Katie Holmes.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Woohoo!!! So happy for y'all!! 💕💕💕” wrote Reese Witherspoon.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Grant Denyer and wife Chezzi’s baby bliss!

<p>Channel 10 television star Grant Denyer has announced alongside his wife Cheryl that they are expecting a third child!</p> <p>The loved-up pair shared their exciting news in an Instagram video starring their two daughters Sailor, 8, and Scout, 4.</p> <p>On Tuesday, the pair posted the same clip, with the caption: "We have some exciting news..... coming 1 March 2021.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDxAV2Vn8EF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDxAV2Vn8EF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Grant Denyer (@grantdenyer)</a> on Aug 11, 2020 at 3:25pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The footage showed their two girls sitting at a table with a toy doll, smiling.</p> <p>"So, we have some news. Our mum is pregnant! And mum's really sick. And she's been resting for days," the girls - wearing matching bows - explain in the sweet footage.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGZs7Dn0lw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGZs7Dn0lw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Grant Denyer (@grantdenyer)</a> on Jul 26, 2020 at 2:19am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><em>The Project</em> host Lisa Wilkinson took to the comments to congratulate the pair, writing: "Wow! Didn't see that coming!!! Huge congrats you guys. Loveliest news in ages.</p> <p>“PS. And good luck with the morning sickness @chezzidenyer - mine lasted nine months with all three, so I am feeling your pain."</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Dyk6MlB4L/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Dyk6MlB4L/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by chezzidenyer (@chezzidenyer)</a> on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:53pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The couple met while they were both working on<span> </span><em>Sunrise<span> </span></em>back in 2005.</p> <p>15 years later, Chezzi and Grant are still deeply in love and live on a property outside of Bathurst with their two girls.</p> <p>In an interview with <em>Now To Love</em>, Grant previously revealed it was more "dislike at first sight" than love.</p> <p>"To be honest, we didn't really like each other at the start. I think we were really similar and we had really similar fears so therefore we actually clashed," he said.</p> <p>"She was quite pushy in terms of how she thought I should do things and then I was a smart alec know-it-all who thought I knew better," he added.</p> <p>They were married in 2010, and last year, celebrated a second wedding, renewing their vows with their daughters by their side.</p>

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Waleed Aly’s wife Susan Carland reveals the secret to their marriage bliss

<p>The wife of Waleed Aly and academic, Susan Carland, has revealed the secret to 16 years of marriage bliss with her husband.</p> <p>On Monday, Susan took to Instagram to humorously confess the secret behind the success of their relationship.</p> <p>“The secret to being married more than 16 years? If my husband ever tries to look better than me in a photo, I shut that thing down,” she joked.</p> <p>Susan posted two photos with Waleed, one where they are happily smiling for the shot and one where her hand is blocking his face.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height:469.74789915966386px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7819904/1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=469.74789915966386" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9cdcff6fbd254d6eb72d2796eac3587f" /></p> <p>Susan appears to be amused by her attempts to block Waleed’s face from the camera.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 0px; height:0px;" src="/nothing.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9f6e78bfbd8a439d9cc510de9b50f6cd" /><img style="width: 500px; height:491.45299145299145px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7819906/2.jpg?width=500&amp;height=491.45299145299145" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/aa0b915731ef48bb99835d36cdb395b1" /></p> <p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/tvweek"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>TV Week</strong></em></span></a>, Susan revealed that she initially rejected Waleed when he asked her out.</p> <p>“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I like you, and would really like to pursue this’,” she recalled, before revealing her harsh reply: “'I wouldn't marry you if were the last person on earth.”</p> <p>A year later, her feelings changed for Waleed and she approached him with an apology and asked for a date.</p> <p>Susan and Waleed tied the knot in 2002 on the lawns of Melbourne Zoo, after first meeting at the age of 16.</p> <p>The pair wed when Susan was 23 and she previously said that despite being “ridiculously young”, the pair’s relationship has only strengthened over the years.</p> <p>“I guess I assumed you love each other when you get married and then as you get old you kind of tolerate each other, but it's been the opposite,” she told <a href="https://www.elle.com.au/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Elle</strong></em></span></a>.</p> <p>"It's moved from love to adoration and that's been a beautiful surprise.”</p> <p>The couple have two children together, daughter Aisha, 14, and son Zayd, 10. </p>

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Lisa Curry and her new husband enjoy honeymoon bliss in India

<p><span>On Friday, Lisa Curry and Elvis impersonator Mark Tabone tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Queensland.</span></p> <p><span>Now, the former swimmer and her husband are enjoying honeymoon bliss in India.</span></p> <p><span>Lisa, who celebrated her 56th birthday on Tuesday, shared some photos from their trip together so far.</span></p> <p><span>Lisa posted a photo of herself with a birthday cake on Instagram as they celebrated the special occasion.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyG0xJBHgI/" target="_blank">A post shared by Lisa Curry AO (@lisacurry)</a> on May 14, 2018 at 8:25pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>“Wedding, Mother's Day, honeymoon and birthday all in a few days,” Lisa wrote.</span></p> <p><span>“Thank you my gorgeous husband, I'm being very spoilt.”</span></p> <p><span>Lisa also shared photos of India with her fans, saying how much she was enjoying the country.</span></p> <p><span>“If you've never been to India, you should...amazing place and beautiful people,” Lisa wrote. Meanwhile, Mark shared a photo of himself kissing his new wife on the cheek.</span></p> <p><span>“A very happy honeymoon birthday to my beautiful wife,” Mark wrote. The couple married at their $1.125 million Sunshine Coast property, with guests including Keira Maguire and Tegan Martin.</span></p> <p><span>The guests were reportedly invited after they appeared on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! together.</span></p> <p><span>For the wedding, Lisa wore a sequinned pink dress, while guests were asked to wear all white.</span></p> <p><span>Lisa was previously married to former ironman Grant Kenny.</span></p> <p><span>Scroll through the gallery above to see the newlyweds’ happy honeymoon photos.  </span></p>

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Meet the 76-year-old man behind the most viewed photo in history

<p>Some estimates say that the Windows XP’s wallpaper has been seen by 1 billion people, making it the most viewed photograph in the world.</p> <p>In 1996, Charles O’Rear, on the way to visit his girlfriend, captured the iconic wallpaper “Bliss” in Sonoma County, California.</p> <p>The 76-year-old man behind the image is now producing “the next generation of wallpapers” and they look just as stunning.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="460" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7267411/in-text_500x460.jpg" alt="In Text (2)"/></p> <p>Now, his new projected called New Angles of America is wallpapers targeted for smartphone users.</p> <p>“I am thrilled to create for Lufthansa a sequel to the “Bliss” photo on smartphones so that my views of other beautiful places can continue to be enjoyed by millions of people. After all, smartphones have become the primary place for the world to see new and interesting photography. And, I’m glad to be part of it.”</p> <p>“I am turning 76 and realise how much the Microsoft Bliss photograph has meant to my life. As the photographer of the most viewed photo in history, I have enjoyed every minute of the fame.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see his latest images.</p> <p>Do you have the “Bliss” photo as your wallpaper? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Image credit: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=47&amp;v=b414uFIR5RM" target="_blank">Lufthansa</a></strong></span></em></p>

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Date and almond bliss balls

<p>These little super balls contain cinnamon that may help to regulate blood sugar levels and dates which are a great source of fibre. Cocoa is the highest known anti-oxidant food on the planet; frequent consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, an anti-oxidant that helps protect against damaging free radicals and are also high in monounsaturated fats - beneficial for heart health. Coconut oil increases the energy content of these little balls making them perfect for small appetites, not to mention how perfect they are as a sweet finger food option! They are also soft enough to be enjoyed by those who have difficulty eating firmer foods.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>125g toasted slivered almonds</li> <li>½ teaspoon ground cinnamon</li> <li>Pinch sea salt</li> <li>1 tablespoon pure cocoa powder</li> <li>½ tsp vanilla bean paste</li> <li>1 tablespoon skim milk powder</li> <li>1 tablespoon coconut oil</li> <li>70g dates, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes, drained, reserve some liquid</li> <li>3/4 teaspoon orange zest (micro plane)</li> <li>Milo, to roll</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place ¾ of the toasted almonds in the robot coupe with cinnamon, salt, cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, skim milk powder and melted coconut oil. Blitz until fine crumb is resembled.</li> <li>Add the dates and pulse to bring together.</li> <li>Pulse in the remaining almonds and orange zest until correct consistency is achieved with the almonds (you may need to add a little of the date soaking liquid to get the required texture).</li> <li>Roll into 16g balls and toss in Milo, serve.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your favourite healthy snack? Tell us about it in the comments below!</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of the Maggie Beer Foundation. To find more information please visit their <a href="https://www.maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">website here</span></strong></a>. Follow the Maggie Beer Foundation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbeerfoundation/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Facebook here.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/lemon-ricotta-bliss-balls/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Lemon ricotta bliss balls</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/pistachio-and-matcha-bliss-balls/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pistachio and matcha bliss balls</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/01/macadamia-bliss-balls/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Macadamia bliss balls</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Lemon ricotta bliss balls

<p>If you’re hungry in the afternoon and need a quick, healthy pick-me-up snack, look no further than these absolutely delicious lemon ricotta bliss balls.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>¼ cup quick oats</li> <li> ⅔ cup almond meal</li> <li>250g wedge ricotta</li> <li>1 ½ tablespoons agave or pure maple syrup</li> <li>¼ cup desiccated coconut</li> <li>¼ cup vanilla whey based protein powder</li> <li>1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind</li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon juice</li> <li>White chia seeds, crushed pistachios or coconut, for rolling</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To being, prepare ingredients.</li> <li>Mix quick oats, almond meal, ricotta, syrup, coconut, protein powder and lemon rind and juice in a large bowl until well combined.</li> <li>Using clean hands, roll heaped tablespoons of ricotta mixture into balls and coat in either the chia seeds, pistachios or coconut.</li> <li>Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for several days.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your favourite homemade snack to munch on in the afternoon? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy – <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/recipes/the-dairy-kitchen-recipe-landing" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more delicious food ideas</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/zucchini-and-corn-fritters-with-smoked-salmon/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Zucchini and corn fritters with smoked salmon</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/strawberry-cream-cheese-parfait/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Strawberry cream cheese parfait</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/strawberry-panna-cotta/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Strawberry panna cotta</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Pistachio and matcha bliss balls

<p><em><strong>Erin is the founder of boutique Australian tea company <a href="http://www.zengreentea.com.au" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Zen Green Tea</span></a>, who specialise in premium matcha green tea powder. Here Erin shares her recipes for bliss balls.</strong></em></p> <p>This is a simple and gorgeous recipe, which also makes for a delicious gift if you package up in a festive tin for your loved ones. The stunning green colour comes both from the pistachios and also the Zen Green Tea matcha powder. Matcha is pure green tea leaves stone ground into a fine powder- it has the highest antioxidant levels out of any naturally occurring substance, and is known for its metabolism, and energy boosting properties. <br /> <br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients</strong>:</span></p> <ul> <li>1 teaspoon Zen Green Tea matcha</li> <li>1/2 cup raw cashew nuts</li> <li>1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut</li> <li>2 x 20ml tablespoons almond meal</li> <li>2 x 20ml tablespoons coconut flour</li> <li>2 x 20ml tablespoons water</li> <li>2 x 20ml tablespoons rice malt syrup</li> <li>1 x 20ml tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil, melted</li> <li>1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts, chopped</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Method</strong>:</span></p> <p>1. In a food processor, blend the cashew nuts, coconut, almond meal, coconut flour and Zen Green Tea matchapowder until you get the texture of fine crumbs.</p> <p>2. Add the water, rice malt syrup and melted coconut oil and blend until everything is well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together, but not so sticky that you can’t roll it into balls. If the mixture is too sticky, add a tiny bit more coconut flour. If it’s too dry, add a touch more water.</p> <p>3. Roll the mixture into balls and coat in the chopped pistachio nuts, pressing the nuts lightly into the balls to make them stay. Leave the balls in the fridge to set. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.</p> <p>Note: Matcha green tea powder is an incredible superfood. It contains the highest level of antioxidants compared to any other natural substance. Ensure you buy from a high quality</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/matcha-green-tea-smoothie/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Matcha green tea smoothie</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/health/body/2016/03/herbal-teas-to-relax-aches-and-pains/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>5 Herbal teas to relax aches and pains</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/gluten-free-fruit-muffins/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Gluten-free fruit muffins</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Macadamia bliss balls

<p>Snacking on these macadamia bliss balls are exactly as the name says, pure bliss! Plus, they’re a much healthier alternative to other treats out there.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes:</span></strong> 15</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>3 cups macadamias, roasted</li> <li>3 tablespoons chocolate or vanilla protein powder</li> <li>2 tablespoons cacao powder</li> <li>1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li> <li>1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract</li> <li>16 medjool dates, pitted</li> <li>Desiccated coconut, goji berries or cacao for rolling</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Process the macadamias, protein powder, cacao and cinnamon in a food processor. Add vanilla extract and dates then process again until the mix starts to come together. Add 1-2 teaspoons of water if needed so that mixture forms a soft ball.</li> <li>Remove from food processor and form into 30g size balls. Roll in coconut, goji berries or cacao and store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.</li> </ol> <p>Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias – <strong><a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more yummy food ideas.</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/roasted-tomato-and-feta-pesto-penne/">Roasted tomato and feta pesto penne</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/rice-paper-rolls/"><strong>Rice paper rolls</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/turmeric-roasted-chicken-with-cauliflower-and-eggplant/">Turmeric and yogurt roasted chicken with cauliflower and eggplant</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Coconut bliss balls

<p>These sweet little balls are great to keep in the fridge or freezer for when you need a treat.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 12</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 ¾ cups desiccated coconut + extra for rolling</li> <li>3 teaspoon coconut oil</li> <li>3 tablespoons honey</li> <li>3 tablespoons coconut milk</li> <li>½ teaspoon vanilla</li> <li>Sprinkling of cinnamon</li> <li>Pinch of salt</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the coconut and oil in a food processor on high speed until smooth (some texture is fine).</li> <li>Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse again to combine.</li> <li>Shape the mixture into 12 small balls and roll in the extra coconut.</li> <li>Chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.</li> </ol> <p>Note: Can be stored in the fridge for up to five days.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/rhubarb-and-apple-tarts/">Try our rhubarb &amp; apple tarts</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/rhubarb-and-apple-tarts/">This classic banana bread couldn't be easier</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/chocolate-almond-loaf/"><strong>Chocolate almond loaf is your new favourite - no arguments</strong></a></em></span></p>

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