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The former MasterChef contestant now runs the test kitchen at Coles and is taking part in one of his own blind taste tests. Luckily, he picks the supermarket's brand as his favourite. A second tester considers the scoops – including from Aldi and premium brand Connoisseur – and lands on ice cream from Woolworths.
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How Poh Ling Yeow made friends with grief, herself after shock loss of mum
Poh Ling Yeow was thrilled to learn she had been nominated for a Gold Logie but the honour also brought some difficult feelings back to the surface for the popular MasterChef judge. Poh, 51, was working overseas when her mother, Christina, died in 2022. She had decided to go ahead with the trip despite knowing Christina was unwell, figuring her mother was a fighter and still had time up her sleeve. It is a regret she will carry for the rest of her life, but also one she is starting to make peace with. Read more from The Senior "It's funny, like, it'll [grief] sort of like die down a little bit... and then certain moments in your life will turn it up," she said. "I think [it resurfaced] because this is a big moment, and I think it also points to how... I think so much of what we do, we don't realise, is inspired by wanting someone, people that you love, to be proud of you." While the honour has brought her grief back to the surface, she doesn't necessarily see that as a bad thing. Over time, she has come to accept the fact that going on the trip was a bad choice that she made, but also part of her nature as a risk-taker. "Yesterday, I had a really good cry with Dad, and, again, it's like making a friend out of it. "I think [it's about] trying to find peace in the fact that it's not something that will ever be resolved because it's just so huge, but that there are moments when you can laugh about it." As a self-described awkward kid, Poh said Christina's approval meant a great deal to her. She said her mum was one of two women who had a huge influence on her passion for food, the other being her aunty Kim. Her mother was the one who taught her how to bake. "She's definitely sort of, she's the one that's definitely encouraged this sort of fastidiousness, this sort of perfectionism and obsession with detail [in my cooking]. It was always, Mum." It has been 16 years since Poh rose to fame as a contestant on MasterChef. Now a popular judge on the top-rated reality TV show, she said she is extremely grateful for the Gold Logie nomination and to know she is held in such high esteem by the Australian public. "I always get beautiful people coming up to me in the street and giving me like, so much love... and it really has been a huge factor in me finding acceptance with myself." She said growing up in Malaysia, she felt like an outsider. The feeling was only exacerbated when she moved to Australia at the age of nine and realised she looked very different to the other kids. Those physical differences still come to mind from time to time. "Even like, you know, on MasterChef, when I'm standing next to [fellow judge] Sofia [Levin], I'll often feel self-conscious because she's got all these sort of, like, physical attributes that I associate with beauty and that I don't feel like I have, you know, like long legs... long limbs." "It's really interesting how much it still comes to me on a day-to-day level, but I'm old enough, I'm smart enough and busy enough to kind of go, it's not something that you need to put energy into." Poh for the Gold Logie win? Vote here: The TV Week Logie Awards are on Sunday, August 3. Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Poh Ling Yeow was thrilled to learn she had been nominated for a Gold Logie but the honour also brought some difficult feelings back to the surface for the popular MasterChef judge. Poh, 51, was working overseas when her mother, Christina, died in 2022. She had decided to go ahead with the trip despite knowing Christina was unwell, figuring her mother was a fighter and still had time up her sleeve. It is a regret she will carry for the rest of her life, but also one she is starting to make peace with. Read more from The Senior "It's funny, like, it'll [grief] sort of like die down a little bit... and then certain moments in your life will turn it up," she said. "I think [it resurfaced] because this is a big moment, and I think it also points to how... I think so much of what we do, we don't realise, is inspired by wanting someone, people that you love, to be proud of you." While the honour has brought her grief back to the surface, she doesn't necessarily see that as a bad thing. Over time, she has come to accept the fact that going on the trip was a bad choice that she made, but also part of her nature as a risk-taker. "Yesterday, I had a really good cry with Dad, and, again, it's like making a friend out of it. "I think [it's about] trying to find peace in the fact that it's not something that will ever be resolved because it's just so huge, but that there are moments when you can laugh about it." As a self-described awkward kid, Poh said Christina's approval meant a great deal to her. She said her mum was one of two women who had a huge influence on her passion for food, the other being her aunty Kim. Her mother was the one who taught her how to bake. "She's definitely sort of, she's the one that's definitely encouraged this sort of fastidiousness, this sort of perfectionism and obsession with detail [in my cooking]. It was always, Mum." It has been 16 years since Poh rose to fame as a contestant on MasterChef. Now a popular judge on the top-rated reality TV show, she said she is extremely grateful for the Gold Logie nomination and to know she is held in such high esteem by the Australian public. "I always get beautiful people coming up to me in the street and giving me like, so much love... and it really has been a huge factor in me finding acceptance with myself." She said growing up in Malaysia, she felt like an outsider. The feeling was only exacerbated when she moved to Australia at the age of nine and realised she looked very different to the other kids. Those physical differences still come to mind from time to time. "Even like, you know, on MasterChef, when I'm standing next to [fellow judge] Sofia [Levin], I'll often feel self-conscious because she's got all these sort of, like, physical attributes that I associate with beauty and that I don't feel like I have, you know, like long legs... long limbs." "It's really interesting how much it still comes to me on a day-to-day level, but I'm old enough, I'm smart enough and busy enough to kind of go, it's not something that you need to put energy into." Poh for the Gold Logie win? Vote here: The TV Week Logie Awards are on Sunday, August 3. Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Poh Ling Yeow was thrilled to learn she had been nominated for a Gold Logie but the honour also brought some difficult feelings back to the surface for the popular MasterChef judge. Poh, 51, was working overseas when her mother, Christina, died in 2022. She had decided to go ahead with the trip despite knowing Christina was unwell, figuring her mother was a fighter and still had time up her sleeve. It is a regret she will carry for the rest of her life, but also one she is starting to make peace with. Read more from The Senior "It's funny, like, it'll [grief] sort of like die down a little bit... and then certain moments in your life will turn it up," she said. "I think [it resurfaced] because this is a big moment, and I think it also points to how... I think so much of what we do, we don't realise, is inspired by wanting someone, people that you love, to be proud of you." While the honour has brought her grief back to the surface, she doesn't necessarily see that as a bad thing. Over time, she has come to accept the fact that going on the trip was a bad choice that she made, but also part of her nature as a risk-taker. "Yesterday, I had a really good cry with Dad, and, again, it's like making a friend out of it. "I think [it's about] trying to find peace in the fact that it's not something that will ever be resolved because it's just so huge, but that there are moments when you can laugh about it." As a self-described awkward kid, Poh said Christina's approval meant a great deal to her. She said her mum was one of two women who had a huge influence on her passion for food, the other being her aunty Kim. Her mother was the one who taught her how to bake. "She's definitely sort of, she's the one that's definitely encouraged this sort of fastidiousness, this sort of perfectionism and obsession with detail [in my cooking]. It was always, Mum." It has been 16 years since Poh rose to fame as a contestant on MasterChef. Now a popular judge on the top-rated reality TV show, she said she is extremely grateful for the Gold Logie nomination and to know she is held in such high esteem by the Australian public. "I always get beautiful people coming up to me in the street and giving me like, so much love... and it really has been a huge factor in me finding acceptance with myself." She said growing up in Malaysia, she felt like an outsider. The feeling was only exacerbated when she moved to Australia at the age of nine and realised she looked very different to the other kids. Those physical differences still come to mind from time to time. "Even like, you know, on MasterChef, when I'm standing next to [fellow judge] Sofia [Levin], I'll often feel self-conscious because she's got all these sort of, like, physical attributes that I associate with beauty and that I don't feel like I have, you know, like long legs... long limbs." "It's really interesting how much it still comes to me on a day-to-day level, but I'm old enough, I'm smart enough and busy enough to kind of go, it's not something that you need to put energy into." Poh for the Gold Logie win? Vote here: The TV Week Logie Awards are on Sunday, August 3. Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Krispy Kreme drops limited-edition Italian doughnuts and they're sending Aussies straight to Amalfi in one bite
Venice? Rome? Amalfi? If your winter mood board involves an Aperol Spritz in hand and your feet dangling off the Amalfi Coast, Krispy Kreme has just dropped the next best thing. The cult favourite doughnut brand has launched its new Passport to Italy Collection, and it's bringing La Dolce Vita straight to your nearest box of treats. The new Passport to Italy collection will have you saying 'This Is What Dreams Are Made Of' faster than a Vespa ride around the Colosseum. Available from today (30 July) until 18 August, this limited-edition range includes three dreamy Italian dessert-inspired doughnuts: Limone Delight, Tiramisu Inspired, and Cannoli Inspired. Whether you're stuck at your desk scrolling through Italian travel reels or actually planning your next European escape, these sweets are the closest thing to licking gelato off your fingers in Venice. Each flavour pays homage to a beloved classic, without the jet lag or passport stamps. Tiramisu Inspired Doughnut: A pillowy shell doughnut filled with rich tiramisu Kreme, topped with a sweet Kreme swirl and a generous dusting of cocoa. It's basically dessert inside dessert. Cannoli Inspired Doughnut: A soft, unglazed ring dipped halfway in chocolate and crunchy cannoli pieces, finished with a fluffy cannoli buttercream and dusting of icing sugar. It's giving pastry meets doughnut, in the best way possible. Limone Delight Doughnut: Zingy and sweet, this lemon Kreme-filled shell is dipped in citrus icing and crowned with candied lemon pieces for the perfect tart-sweet combo. Let's be honest, social media right now is one giant montage of Positano sunsets and Capri swimsuits, so it's only fair that Krispy Kreme let us have our own bite of the Italian summer. The flavours were inspired by the seasonal trend of Aussie travellers flocking to Europe, and now our taste buds can join in too. The good news is you can pick up these doughnuts individually at any Krispy Kreme store, or order them for delivery or pickup through the website. The even better news is if you miss them in-store, you've got until 26 August to grab them at select Coles, Woolworths, BP and 7-Eleven stores around the country. But don't sleep on them, these flavour bombs are limited-edition and once they're gone, they're gone. Perfect for your next office treat run, girls' night in, or just eating solo in your pyjamas while pretending you're in Tuscany. No judgement here. To level up your Euro summer vibes, share your bites using the hashtag #KrispyKreme and tag @krispykremeaustralia. And yes, there's a very real chance your snaps will look better than your friend's Cinque Terre breakfast story. Prego, Krispy Kreme. We didn't know we needed a dessert-based Roman holiday, but we're absolutely here for it.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
REVEALED: Punters' choice to take home the Gold Logie
There are seven nominees in this years Gold Logie awards, with each putting forward a strong case to take home the most coveted award in Australian television; but who have the punters tipped to take out the top gong this year? With anticipation for the 65th TV Week Logie Awards reaching its boiling point, the question on everyone's mind is who will take out this years Gold Logie. The speculation continues to build on who looks likely, but the sports books have a clear leader in the seven horse race, according to betting odds for the top prize. The favourite to have their name called on stage this year is non-other than Home and Away's Lynne McGranger coming in with the shortest odds out of the pool paying $1.57. Lynne McGranger comes in as the betting favourite for the 2025 Gold Logie. Credit: supplied / supplied McGranger has been gracing the screens as Irene Roberts in Summer Bay since 1993, and following the news that she will be leaving the show next month after 32 years, fans will be looking to give her a fitting send off. Australia's sweetheart also looks a strong chance to win Best Actress in a Drama as well, at $2.75 she is just short of being the favourite behind Apple Cider Vinegar star Kaitlyn Denver at $2.25. Next in the books for the Gold Logie is A Current Affair host Ally Langdon, who at $4.33 has the best chance at disrupting McGranger's fairy tale send off. Even if Langdon isn't successful with the Gold Logie, she's the betting favourite to take out the Ray Martin award for most popular news or public affairs presenter, at $1.91. According to the bettors, the other likely nominee to have a shot at gold is LEGO Masters host Hamish Blake at $6 in his sixth nomination, with the Aussie comedian already having two Gold Logies in his trophy cabinet. The long shots see their odds balloon to double-digit figures, with first time nominees in ABC's Lisa Millar and MasterChef's Poh Ling Yeow paying $10 and $13 respectively. I'm a Me Out of Here!'s Julia Morris enters the pool with her fourth nomination, but at $11 the punters don't favour the hosts chances to finally capture the coveted award. While 2023 winner and Channel Seven's Sonia Kruger has the longest odds to come home a winner at $17, despite the range for her hosting nominations, including The Voice, Dancing With The Stars and last years Logies Red Carpet Show. Sonia Kruger at last year's Logie Awards. Credit: Sam Tabone / Getty Images The books do like Kruger's chances for winning the Burt Newton Award for most popular presenter, at $4.33 she has the third best odds to win the award in her third straight nomination, coming in behind Todd Woodbridge at $2.25 and Ricki-Lee at $3.75. Despite who the punters tip, it's all up in the air until the eventual winners will be announced at the Logie Awards on Sunday, August 3. Gold Logie odds: Lynne McGranger - $1.57 Ally Langdon - $4.33 Hamish Blake - $6 Lisa Millar - $10 Julia Morris - $11 Poh Ling Yeow - $13 Sonia Kruger - $17
