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11 foods loved by the Royal Family

11 foods loved by the Royal Family

Published by Sam Flores

When it comes to the Royal Family, you may expect them to constantly be eating in luxury, and while this is certainly true occasionally, on a day-to-day basis, their choice of food is somewhat more basic. Over the years, the royals, or those who have worked for them, have opened up about their favourite foods. From the late Queen Elizabeth II’s daily sandwich to Meghan Markle’s favourite breakfast dish, the royals’ choice of daily meals may not be quite as different to your own as you may expect. Jam Pennies Queen Elizabeth II ate jam penny sandwiches almost every day for over 90 years. On YouTube, former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed the late monarch’s love of these afternoon snacks, as he said: “The Queen was served jam pennies in the nursery as a little girl; she’s had them for afternoon tea ever since. Simple, just bread and jam with a little butter – usually strawberry jam. “We’d make the jam at Balmoral Castle with the gorgeous Scottish strawberries from the gardens.” (Image: Getty) Plain …

Lauren Sherman of ‘Puck’ Explains How She Became the Most Read, Loved or Loathed, Writer in Fashion

Lauren Sherman of ‘Puck’ Explains How She Became the Most Read, Loved or Loathed, Writer in Fashion

Published by Sam Flores

“Honestly, I think people are afraid of me,” Sherman says. She pauses to offer a caveat: “I’m not a bully.” But she does inspire fear. “When I see my name in the opening blurb, I get a jolt of anxiety every time,” says one fashion executive who’s a recurring comprimario in Sherman’s emailed opera. Chris Black, the writer and podcaster, compares the power of Line Sheet to “the way that you’d want to see your name in bold in Page Six in the ’90s. For better or worse, if you’re in it, you’re part of the conversation.” Sherman’s audience is obsessive. One fashion editor recalls receiving “hundreds” of texts when Line Sheet broke the news of her new job. Subjects of her newsletter say she often reports news about their companies before they even know about it. “I don’t know how she knows these things sometimes,” says the executive. “She is the only journalist that I will call to actively do due diligence on a company that we are looking at,” says a venture capitalist …

Historic Kent pub loved by locals goes on sale for £1.25m

Historic Kent pub loved by locals goes on sale for £1.25m

Published by Sam Flores

A historic and quintessential pub near Sevenoaks has been put on the market for more than £1.2 million. The beloved Grasshopper on the Green in Westerham dates back to the 16th century and has been owned by the same family for more than 35 years. But after decades serving the community, the renowned freehold pub has been put up for sale with specialist business property advisers Christie & Co for £1,250,000. The venue features three characterful bars, a dining room with views over the green, a pub garden and car parking. It is a Grade II listed building and features original timbers, fireplaces, floors and leaded windows. It is a popular visitor location with a number of interesting shops and hospitality venues, all centred around The Green which the Grasshopper overlooks. Senior Director at Christie & Co, Simon Chaplin, who is managing the sale process, said: “The Grasshopper has been in family ownership for over 35 years, and whilst some pubs seem to come and go nowadays, it is a pleasure, as a customer and …

Caroline Frost: ‘Djokovic doesn’t need to be loved – he wants to be understood’

Caroline Frost: ‘Djokovic doesn’t need to be loved – he wants to be understood’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Novak Djokovic: the Wolf in Winter to your watchlist When I wrote about Boris Johnson last month, readers complained I’d been either too harsh on our former PM or not damning enough. So this week I thought I’d play safe and write about Novak Djokovic… That’s a joke, for no athlete inspires stronger opinions. For starters, Djokovic is one of the few people my editor and I disagree on (see also Ronaldo). And my pal in Melbourne who witnessed first-hand his 2022 Australian Open Covid vaccine debacle tells me, “I didn’t like him before, and then we had to chuck him out. So arrogant.” Or possibly misunderstood. How can a sportsman who has achieved so much in his field prove so polarising? In Jason Hehir’s new Prime Video documentary about him, one sports reporter comments, “We don’t make champions villains very often. And Djokovic’s response is to kick arse.” The fruits of such kicking are plain to see: the most men’s singles grand slam titles (24), the longest time spent at number one (428 …

Latine Books to Read if You Loved THE ODYSSEY

Latine Books to Read if You Loved THE ODYSSEY

Published by Jenni Sidey

By the time this post is out in the world, I will have seen Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey at least two times. There are a few minor things I might change were it up to me, but overall it blew me away; for a nerd who loves Greek mythology, an epic journey, lots of juicy gods vs. fate vs. personal responsibility discourse, and a score that really slaps, this is cinematic gold. My favorite part of the whole experience, though, has been the interest the film has sparked not only in Homer’s epic poem, but in related literature writ large. Folks in my feeds have been asking for reading recommendations, and receiving suggestions from passionate book nerds in droves. This is a great thing: people being jazzed about reading and interested in art is a cause for celebration. And while I love a lot of the stories I see recommended—I’m a known evangelist for Circe and The Song of Achilles, especially if you enjoy a recreational cry—I’d like to remind the people of two things: …

People Who Loved Dinosaurs & Trains As Kids Usually Have 9 Rare Traits As Adults

People Who Loved Dinosaurs & Trains As Kids Usually Have 9 Rare Traits As Adults

Published by Jenni Sidey

Experts say it’s normal to love oddly specific things at a young age and that those kinds of interests can actually help children develop better learning skills.Two subjects that seem to be particularly fascinating to kids are dinosaurs and trains.  A lot happens between the dinosaurs-and-trains phase and adulthood, but adults who were fixated on them as kids tend to have some specific personality traits in common. If someone loved dinosaurs and trains growing up, they probably have these super rare traits once they’re all grown up: 1. They’re curious about how things work Jacob Lund via Canva It’s not that hard to find out what something does and how to use it by doing a quick internet search. These people aren’t satisfied with that kind of bare-minimum exploration, though. They’re curious enough to care about what makes something work in the way that it does. According to neuroscientists, this kind of curiosity is “a special type of the broader category of information-seeking” that specifically “focuses on what are considered to be distinct phenomena.” In …

The Odyssey review – here are three things I loved and three things I most definitely didn’t

The Odyssey review – here are three things I loved and three things I most definitely didn’t

Published by Daniella Wilson

Unless you spent the weekend cooped up in a Trojan horse you will know that Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, landed in cinemas on Friday. As a lifelong fan of the Greek myths, I was desperate to see it and so come 8.30pm found myself settled into a comfy sofa at the Chelmsford Everyman (if only Odysseus and his men were so cushioned in the galley of their boat) for 172 minutes of conniving suitors, lovesick ladies and greedy pigs… But enough of my fellow cinemagoers, I’m here to write about the film which racked up $264 million (£196 million) over its opening weekend, a record for Nolan. The success of the picture isn’t purely commercial either given that it garnered a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a critical reception far more positive than the one the Greeks received in Troy.  After going on the journey with Matt Damon et al., I can certainly appreciate the film’s siren call to the pen-wielding class, but there is likely an element of groupthink …

This is how we do it: ‘My ex didn’t find me attractive after I put on weight. With Denzel, I finally feel loved’ | Life and style

This is how we do it: ‘My ex didn’t find me attractive after I put on weight. With Denzel, I finally feel loved’ | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

Denzel, 46 double quotation markShe’s brought a different side to my life I didn’t know existed I think Sarita brings the best out in me. From the beginning, we’ve been very open when talking about sex and what we like to do. Nothing is taboo and there’s no judgment. I feel free to be myself and she’s very open and understanding. I know she’s got insecurities around her body, but I try to reassure her as much as I can. I find her sexy and I love her for who she is. I’ve also got insecurities – we all do. But we talk very openly about this and don’t feel judged. We are just happy to be naked in front of each other. I had previously been married for almost 20 years, but the relationship broke down and towards the end was sexless. After that, I made sure I was mentally ready to move forward and happy in myself, and wasn’t coming into a new relationship with too much baggage. I wanted to start with …

‘I loved acting with dad’

‘I loved acting with dad’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add I, Jack Wright to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? We’ve got a lovely little fire and a comfy sofa. We look out onto the garden through a big glass door. But we’ve been renovating the family home for five years and our telly’s hanging off a half-renovated wall with wires and wood sticking out. You can’t watch anything on it because the sound is destroyed. So when we watch together, it’s mainly films on a projector. What have you been watching recently? I’m really behind – I’m only just finishing Succession! It’s such a brilliant show. And I really enjoyed Riot Women, not just because my mum [actor Lorraine Ashbourne] is in it. I’m so pleased it reached a lot of women. It’s such an important story about our society. In I, Jack Wright, the family are dysfunctional backstabbers. What appealed to you about taking the part of Jack’s granddaughter Emily? It doesn’t take itself too seriously – it’s a bit of fun, like Knives Out. A family battle for an …