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My friend Claire is married to a man named Lee who has several restrictive rules around his eating habits. So the two of them have established a kind of kitchen oath they call “Lee’s food rules”. For example, you can’t have salad for dinner. A sandwich isn’t dinner, either. An omelette doesn’t constitute a meal. Breakfast food like poached eggs cannot be consumed for lunch or dinner. And the list goes on. So I’m thinking Lee may find our spring salad feature rather confronting, as it showcases the latest in salad trends (think nachos salad!) which could be served for either lunch or dinner, and hence become quite a test of their marriage. Note to Lee: Do not turn to page 38!…

Simon Cowell missed out on the first live episode of the UK X Factor last week after suffering a nasty fall at home. The show’s producer and judge, 58, later revealed he’d fainted, and explained doctors had told him it was likely to be the result of low blood pressure. “I just remember feeling really dizzy,” Simon later said. “Next thing I know, someone was putting a neck brace on me and I had a terrible headache, which must have been from me hitting the stairs. “Sometimes we get a reminder that we’re not invincible, and this was certainly mine. It was a huge shock.” Fortunately, the dad-of-one – who has son, Eric, three, with partner Lauren Silverman – says he’s now “on the mend”.…

She tearfully opened up to 60 Minutes about the “brutal” backlash she received after her comments about “morbidly obese” people being unhappy – and now it appears the pressure of life in the public eye has become all too much for former Biggest Loser trainer Michelle Bridges. The 47-year-old fitness guru looked tense as she and partner Steve “Commando” Willis left a function and hurried into a waiting limo last week. Earlier this year, Michelle discussed her busy schedule since becoming mum to 22-month-old Axel – as well as stepmum to Steve’s children Brianna, 18, Ella, nine, and six-year-old Jack – with her hectic work schedule. “I could either fight that and get pissed off about it and throw my hands in the air, or I can accept this is…

Sophie Monk looked like an excited teenager in the first throes of love when she was caught hugging Bachelorette runner-up Jarrod Woodgate at a Sydney hotel, before slipping into his room for a heart-to-heart late last month. Her body language couldn’t have been more different when, a day later, she was spotted outside the Ten studios in Melbourne in the middle of a heated exchange with winner Stu Laundy – for whom she publicly confessed her love in the romantic Bachelorette finale. What followed was an excruciatingly awkward interview on The Project, and accusations the pair are “faking” their relationship. Now, in news that will no doubt shock Bachie fans across the country, it’s thought Stu and Sophie are not only biding their time – due to contractual obligations –…

‘Daniel has an amazing work ethic… that drive is an inspiration’ The hottest new series on TV, The Good Doctor has not only reeled in millions of viewers but beaten the world’s most-watched comedy, The Big Bang Theory, in ratings. In Australia, the show premiered with 1.062 million metro viewers, and outrated Seven’s highest-rating drama of the year, Hoges. But fans may be surprised to discover 25-year-old British actor Freddie Highmore – who plays the lead character Dr Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism – has achieved a startling amount of success, with a CV spanning nearly 20 years! At the age of seven, he made his film debut alongside Helena Bonham Carter in Women Talking Dirty, and at 12 years old he got his big break – starring…

Beauty isn’t just skin deep, but reality TV star Carole Bramston says $13,000 worth of treatments – including a facelift, eye and lip fillers and injections to reduce her double chin – have given her a new lease of life, and she couldn’t be happier. After losing the grand final of House Rules with husband Russell in 2014, the amateur renovator from WA was in a bad place – she stood in front of her mirror and burst into tears. “I watched myself cry,” says Carole, 56, who felt lost in the depths of despair after her brush with fame. “Then I said to myself, ‘Look at you – you’re a damn mess!’ It was the turning point.” The mum-of-three had been unhappy with her tired-looking face for some time,…

‘[Dustin] talked about sex to me and in front of me’ Tinseltown was in shock when more than 50 women – including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd – claimed to have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Now the film industry has been rocked anew as Kevin Spacey, Dustin Hoffman, Jeremy Piven and filmmaker Brett Ratner have become the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct. Kevin Spacey was the first to run for cover after Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp, 46, claimed he’d made an unwanted sexual advance towards him when he was 14 years old. KEVIN’S DISGRACE Anthony says he attended a party at then 26-year-old Kevin’s home in 1986 when both were working on Broadway. Feeling uncomfortable among the sea…

Make your own Lemon curd 1 Whisk combined 4 eggs and ¾ cup caster sugar in a bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water until sugar dissolves. 2 Whisk in ½ cup lemon juice and 2 tsp grated lemon zest, then 125g chopped butter gradually. 3 Whisk 15 mins until thickened to coat spoon. Do not boil. Store in sterilised jars in fridge up to 2 weeks. GINGER & LEMON CURD CHEESECAKE SERVES 16 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 45 MINS Lightly grease and line base and sides of a 22cm springform pan with baking paper. In a food processor, pulse 250g broken gingersnap biscuits to fine crumbs. Pulse in 100g melted butter. Press into base of pan. Chill. FILLING In a small bowl, using an electric mixer,…

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Chloe’s love shines through AMANDA SAYS Chloe comes through and tells me she passed away from cancer and renal problems. She was also attacked by a dog, which caused her to have a few ailments. Chloe was very vocal during the reading just as she was throughout her life. She was about 14 years old when she passed and she loved her daddy very much. Teri’s mum and dad have both passed. Teri’s mum tells me she had Alzheimer’s for a very long time and has only been gone a year. Teri’s dad heard Teri and the family ask him to please be there to pick up mum (he’d passed away a long time ago). Teri’s parents have both confirmed he was there and they waltzed their way into the…

She left her TV hubby James devastated after calling time on their Married At First Sight romance in 2015, before quickly marrying her ex. Now it seems Michelle Park and former NRL player Rob Worsley (both pictured below) have split! The reality TV star has removed all photos of the pair from her social media and is using her maiden name once more. He’s all laughs in front of the cameras but behind closed doors sources say one popular TV regular is known to throw a tantrum if he’s parted from his beloved blanky! Filming for the next season of My Kitchen Rules (above, hosts Manu Feildel and Pete Evans ) is well underway, but during one challenge at Sydney’s Tramsheds our…

MOVIE MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS  Agatha Christie’s novel has hit the movies, and it’s a must-watch. An all-star cast – Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Michelle Pfeiffer – tell the tale of what happens when a man is murdered in his compartment. Will the murderer be caught before he can strike again? You’ll be trying to work out who did it the whole way through! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK A BOLD LIFE by Kerri-Anne Kennerley  The former daytime TV queen has penned an explosive biography, detailing her 50 years in showbiz, including a secret marriage to a violent drug dealer, her heartbreaking miscarriage to second husband John and the shocking accident that changed their lives forever. It’s the holiday read of the season. OUT NOW Pan Macmillan, $44.99…

Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole! KERRI-ANNE KENNERLEY The Aussie TV star must’ve taken some inspiration from the bullring for her latest get-up. She just needs to swap her red bag for a cape! THE DIVA LIVES ON! MARIAH CAREY The chart-topper followed in the footsteps of Marilyn Monroe, Debbie Reynolds and Cher by having her hand and footprints immortalised at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Somebody give the girl a wet wipe! UNMASKED! ANNA WINTOUR We had to do a double-take when we saw the British Vogue editor-in-chief without her trademark sunnies! So long, khaki! BINDI IRWIN & CHANDLER POWELL The Wildlife Warriors (right) ditched their usual attire for a sexy Superman-inspired get-up, transforming themselves into a convincing Clark Kent and Lois Lane (below). Lights, camera, bathroom! ANNA HEINRICH The…

Horsing around Jessica Rowe and Roxy Jacenko earned serious mummy points last week, spoiling their kids with a day out at the My Little Pony movie premiere. Daring date! Dinner is so overrated – just ask Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus, who much prefer an action-packed jetski adventure! Mum’s the word! Susan Sarandon was in great spirits as she hit the red carpet in LA for her new movie Bad Moms 2. Making a splash And the award for hottest couple goes to… Pia Miller and Tyson Mullane, who made the most of Sydney’s early summer heat. Twinning! It’s every woman’s worst nightmare – but Princess Mary totally rocked her fashion faux pas alongside host Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg at a fashion event in Denmark. Royal romance The Duchess of Cornwall looked…

Anna Faris has wasted no time in moving on from her husband of eight years Chris Pratt following the shock news of their split in August. The House Bunny actress, 40, was spotted holding hands with her new boyfriend, cinematographer Michael Barrett, on a lunch date in Seattle, days after the pair enjoyed a Malibu carnival and a dinner in LA. “She looked very happy,” an onlooker reveals. “It seemed romantic the way they were looking at one another.”…

‘Nicole knew proposing would make Keith smile’ Keith Urban told friends he and Nicole Kidman had “nothing special” planned ahead of his 50th birthday. But little did he know, his lovely wife, together with the couple’s daughters Sunday, nine, and six-year-old Faith, had cooked up the perfect birthday surprise. Nicole asked Keith to marry her – again! “Nicole wanted to do something special for Keith for his 50th and she knew popping the question and proposing a second wedding would make him smile,” a source close to the couple tells Woman’s Day of the moment the actress told him her plan on his birthday on October 26. “She told friends afterwards it’s something she’d been planning for months.” MEANINGFUL LOCATION With family first and foremost in the couple’s life, Woman’s…

‘Justin seems determined to get away’ After living separately from Justin Theroux for almost six weeks, Jennifer Aniston is staring down the barrel of a shock divorce – and leading celebrity divorce lawyers predict it could be the nastiest split in Hollywood history. At the time Woman’s Day went to print, the pair hadn’t been seen together in public since October 1, with friends fearing the worst for their short-lived marriage. “Jennifer has had enough. She and Justin haven’t functioned like a married couple for almost a year,” an insider tells Woman’s Day exclusively, confirming their marriage is on shaky ground. “She feels like she’s been the one keeping the home fires burning at their Bel Air mansion. Justin takes every opportunity he can to get out of there, whether…

‘I would go home every day crying and hating myself’ Josie Desgrand pinches herself as she’s zipped up in the size 10 sequinned red dress she chose for her school formal. “I’m so excited. I feel like Blake Lively!” she exclaims. Josie, 17, had dreamed of going to her formal feeling like a princess. But last year, at 120kg, she started to think it was an impossible dream. Overweight and depressed, the Queensland teen rarely went out as she was the victim of heartless bullying and often cried herself to sleep. Finally, last October, she’d had enough. She stood in front of a mirror in a plus-size store and told herself “no more fat Josie”. A year on, her amazing determination has resulted in a remarkable weight-loss transformation, and with…

Beauty treatments aren’t a priority when you’re time poor, but when it comes to making you feel great, they should be right up there with sleep and regular water intake. A little investment during the workday could even make you more productive. Make your way through this list of bite-sized beauty treats, and free up your weekends for fun in the sun! 30 MINS The mini facial  HOW MUCH? $80 Expect a relaxing deep cleanse, exfoliation, facial mask, toning treatment and moisturisation when you book in for a SpaQ Essential Focus Facial. Hit up qthotelsandresorts.com to find your closest outlet. 30 MINS Bathroom tan  HOW MUCH? $60 During racing and wedding season, every busy woman needs a great spray tanner on speed dial. Or better yet, on an app! LUXit…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Say hello to fun! A burst of enthusiasm should see you having a ball this week. And as a spin-off, your inner sparkle will draw good things towards you. Friday’s fortuitous stars might even conjure up a win or special award. On the love front, plan something special this weekend, and singles, let your heart rule your head. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 You can’t have it all – at least not right now. The key to health and happiness is balance and simplicity. Start saying no more often, even if it means sacrificing money. At the very least, your routines may need a rethink. If you’re ready for a fresh start, Sunday’s moon is tailor-made for clear-outs and new plans. Capricorn DEC…

Keeping Australia Safe TUESDAY, 8.30PM, ABC  At a time when national security is at the forefront of our minds, this groundbreaking six-part documentary takes a look at what’s being done to keep Australia safe, and at what cost – from the monetary to our own personal privacy. More than 24 government and private institutions granted access for cameras to record their operations over the same 48-hour period, making this a fascinating and thought-provoking watch. The Girlfriend Experience AVAILABLE NOW, STAN Steven Soderbergh’s critically acclaimed drama follows relationships between exclusive escorts and their clients. The second season explores parallel stories, in Washington DC and New Mexico, as the finance director of a Republican super PAC (Anna Friel) becomes involved with an escort who is helping her blackmail a powerful fundraiser. Meanwhile,…

She underwent major surgery earlier this year and now it seems Selena Gomez is re-evaluating her life after the stressful ordeal – and it looks like she might still have feelings for her ex Justin Bieber! Selena and her boyfriend of 10 months, singer The Weeknd, reportedly split just 24 hours after she and Justin, 23, were spotted enjoying a cosy breakfast date in LA. The next day Justin was seen leaving Selena’s home in the same clothes. Days later the pair went on a bike ride and a coffee run together. Insiders claim Selena and Justin – who dated between 2011 and 2014 – had “got back in touch” after Selena, 25, underwent a life-saving kidney transplant in May. Friends say they could be heading for a reunion, as…

After finalising her divorce from NRL star Braith Anasta earlier this year, Jodi Gordon has sparked rumours she’s found love again – with Miranda Kerr’s hunky ex Jay Lyon. Jodi, 32, linked arms with the 33-year-old muso at a fundraiser in Sydney, and they looked very comfortable as they posed for pictures. If the pair are an item, Jay, 33, who starred in MTV series The Hills and dated Miranda for four years before they split in 2007, is clearly keen to keep their romance under wraps. He later insisted he and Jodi are “just mates”.…

James Packer prompted concern when he joined friends aboard a luxury yacht in Mexico last week. The high-profile businessman, who was snapped sunbaking shirtless, looks to have gained a substantial amount of weight since he split from Mariah Carey a year ago. Now, just weeks after his 50th birthday, he’s a far cry from the happy figure we saw last year. James lost 35kg in 2011 after lap band surgery and overhauling his lifestyle. In September 2015, after he and Mariah, 47, first stepped out together, he showed off a trim figure. Then after he proposed in January 2016, the father-of-three and his fiancee both lost weight, amid speculation they were on a health kick and may have even had surgical help. Concern for his wellbeing comes days after James…

‘Kate won’t hesitate to whisk George out of school’ Last week, the world learned a horrific threat against Prince George was made by terrorist group ISIS. The extremists reportedly used encrypted instant messaging service Telegram, which cybersecurity experts call a “breeding ground” for terrorists, to post a picture of the future King of England outside his school, Thomas’s Battersea, in London. Giving the address of the school, the chilling message read “School starts early. Even the royal family won’t be safe.” The threat has understandably thrown the royals into turmoil, with Queen Elizabeth holding grave fears for the safety of her family – in particular, her adorable four-year-old grandson. But amid all the chaos, it’s the Duchess of Cambridge, 35, who has stepped up to keep things calm in the…

‘Mick still has his legendary charm... They have a lot of fun together’ Just 10 months after Mick Jagger had his eighth child with a woman 43 years his junior, the notorious ladies’ man has stepped out with an even younger woman! The Rolling Stones frontman, 74, was spotted on several outings with aspiring film producer Noor Alfallah, 22. And while Mick is no stranger to romancing gorgeous women, friends admit they were a little shocked to see him with Noor when the band toured Paris in early October. “Mick still has his legendary charm, but even the band were surprised someone as young and beautiful as Noor came to Paris to see him,” says a source close to the Stones. “They seemed to have a lot of fun together,…

The pair fled their 2015 honeymoon in Bora Bora when a member of their party was found dead. Despite being estranged, Jen was devastated when her mum Nancy Dow passed away last May aged 79. Much to Jen’s disgust, Justin refuses to cut all ties with his ex, Heidi, who he left for Jen in 2011. Jen’s marriage to Brad was dragged back into headlines when he announced his shock split from Angelina in 2016. Serial dater Olivia was accused of flirting with her Lego Ninjago co-star Justin earlier this year. The actor’s New York neighbour counter-sued him in August for harassment, bad construction and barking dogs.…

‘He may propose in South Africa… that’s where they fell in love’ Hearts across the nation shattered when it was revealed TV vet and The Living Room co-host Dr Chris Brown had found love with Nine producer Kendall Bora. Now speculation is rife the loved-up couple are set to make it official, with Chris tipped to be planning a romantic proposal. The 39-year-old Bondi Vet star recently sold his three-bedroom Bondi home for a staggering $4.5 million and is rumoured to be looking for a suitable house – also in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs – where the couple can start their married life together. It comes after Kendall recently moved in with him. “She moved out of her Bondi rental as she spent all her time at Chris’ place anyway,” a…

Monday VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD WITH NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 1967kJ • 375g bag rice stick noodles• 2 tbsp vegetable oil• 500g chicken thigh, thinly sliced• 1/3 cup char siu sauce• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar• 2 carrots, julienned• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved, sliced• 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked• 1 bunch mint, leaves picked• 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced 1 In a large heatproof bowl, cover noodles with boiling water. Set aside 5 mins until softened. Drain. 2 In a large, deep frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook chicken 4-5 mins until browned. Add sauce and vinegar. Cook, stirring 2 mins. 3 Mix chicken mixture into noodles with carrot, cucumber, coriander, mint and chillies. Toss until combined and serve. Tuesday HARISSA ROAST DRUMSTICKS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 40…

MEET THE AUSSIE BUSHSUPERFOODS Nutrition expert MELISSA KAYSER shares her tips for adding some of our country’s native bounty to your plate FINGER LIMES The unique bead-like cells of the zesty fruit (main picture) make a stunning decorative addition to savoury dishes like sushi and sweet treats such as cheesecake. KAKADU PLUMS Their acidity not only makes them great for pickling but also for adding to a sauce, or simply eaten raw to quench your thirst. WATTLESEED Roast the seeds and use them like coffee beans to add a hazelnut flavour to desserts such as pancakes and tiramisu. WARRIGAL GREENS Use the leaves as a filling in pies, as a base for salads. Older leaves should be blanched for 1-2 mins or boiled before use in recipes. LEMON ASPEN…

Get to the root of a pesky problem! Noticed your hair is more into clogging the shower drain than occupying your scalp these days? You’re not alone! As we age, a decrease in female hormones can increase the effects of testosterone. This increase can impact the hair cycle, resulting in thinner hair growth and hair falling out prematurely. Hair loss during menopause can affect up to 40 per cent of us, but it doesn’t have to be depressing, there are steps you can take… MASSAGE Whenever you apply shampoo or product, massage your scalp. The stimulation improves blood flow to the scalp, and removes any sebum build-up on the surface, which can clog pores. LIFT A thickening spray creates the illusion of denser hair at the roots. Mist into towel-dried…

Without realising it, your bedroom could be adding to feelings of stress and anxiety. “We need a place where we can relax and be calm,” says psychologist Gemma Cribb ( gemmacribb.com ). “Otherwise, we can feel exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable and agitated.” So, how do you turn your bedroom into your happy sanctuary? Follow Gemma’s five steps to bedroom bliss... 1 CLEAR CLUTTER Clutter can make a space stressful as it represents a job undone or more work to do. The solution to a harmonious bedroom? Invest in storage – cupboards, boxes, shelves – and put away anything you don’t use every day. Clear your bedside table as well, as it’s the first thing you see every morning. 2 ADD SCENTS To help you relax before bed, rub 2-3…

Slithery embrace My 10-year-old grandson Dante wasn’t exactly sure of the python’s intentions! Clarice Noblet , Bongaree, Qld All grown up! Today, I farewelled my son at the door as he headed off for his last day of year 12. It took me back to 13 years ago. He wore a beaming smile on his face – the same one he had on his first day of school. He was happy to go, but today it was because it’s all coming to an end. As he starts his VCE exams, I wish him, and everyone else sitting their exams, all the best! H Smith , Wyndham Vale, Vic Big favour I’m a big fan of Woman’s Day and have been buying it for many years. But whose idea was it…

They play best friends Billie Carter and Layla Chapple in The Secret Daughter, and away from the camera Jessica Mauboy, 28, and Bonnie Sveen, 29, are just as close! The pair reveal their on-set secrets and tell Woman’s Day their plans for a musical collaboration. Did either of you expect the first season to be so popular? Jess I didn’t know what to expect! I haven’t done a TV drama before, [just] support roles in feature films and Australian Idol in 2006. This world was so far removed from what I know. I’m so proud of what the whole cast and crew have achieved, and I couldn’t wait to work with this mob again! Do you help each other on set? Jess Bonnie doesn’t know she’s doing it but she…

Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes is no stranger to addressing issues of controversy in her books, and her latest novel The Break is no different! The Break is about a woman whose husband wants to take a pause in their marriage. How would you fare if that were you? It comes down to the person, the relationship or the phase of life they’re in. I’m extremely jealous so if my husband, Tony, even looked admiringly at someone else I’d be fuming! The book also addresses serious issues such as domestic violence. Do you believe it’s important to raise awareness through your work? I’m a feminist and I write for women, so it’s important to write about these issues. Anything that should be talked about, I will write about. It’s my…