Traitor or hero? Statue of George Washington stirs mixed reaction in London.
LONDON — Even a long-dead American president creates a hubbub when he pops up in the British capital, and so a crowd quickly gathered on a recent June morning to watch the tall, Colonial-clad figure moving across Trafalgar Square.
'Is that … George Washington?' wondered one commuter or tourist after another as the flatbed truck beeped into position.
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San Francisco Chronicle
3 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Humble fish stew showcases the underappreciated cuisine of Spain's Balearic islands
In the shadow of an imposing stone bell tower, market stalls fan out by the dozens from the central plaza of Sineu, Mallorca. Every Wednesday, vendors fill the surrounding streets with produce from the fertile central plain of the Spanish Mediterranean island. Interspersed among the plump tomatoes, leafy chard and bright citrus are more stalls overflowing with handcrafts, textiles, jewelry and more. The scene plays out much like it has every week since at least the early 1200s. Designated a royal market in 1304, it's the only remaining market in Spain's Balearic Islands allowed to sell live rabbits, poultry and farm animals. Naturally, the produce changes with the season, showcasing products that define a cuisine that's little known outside the Balearic Islands. Although the islands are better known for their pristine beaches and sun-drenched cliffs, Jeff Koehler's new book, 'The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook,' aims to give the food some worthy attention. 'It's only a 30-minute flight from Barcelona,' said Koehler. 'But it's amazing to see that it has its own culinary culture.' Mallorca is the biggest of the Mediterranean chain, which also includes Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca, where Koehler, an American, has lived part time for 15 years. Much of the diet is classic Mediterranean, with lots of olive oil, legumes and fresh vegetables. But Koehler said the islands differ from the rest of the region because they were so isolated. The cuisine developed with few outside influences, with locals relying on heavily on fishing, foraging and preserving to survive the winter. Restriction led to creativity. As an example, he cited the moment in springtime when fava beans are suddenly everywhere in springtime. 'Then you start thinking of five ways of making fava beans because it's what's there now,' he said. 'What starts as this necessity of just survival eventually converts into real gastronomic treats.' Locals may pair favas, or broad beans, with mint, spring onions and sobrassada, a paprika-spiced, uncased pork sausage that's like a spreadable chorizo. Or they add them to a frittata-like Spanish tortilla, or use them with cuttlefish, bacon and onions. The result in each case is a humble yet tasty dish, a combination that is typical of the islands. One of the most representative is caldereta de peix, a simple fish stew that is served over slices of toasted day-old bread. Originally prepared with the worthless bycatch that got caught in fishermen's nets, it features a saffron-scented tomato broth with garlic, onion and white wine. 'First came the need to eat,' Koehler writes. 'Then came the desire to eat well.' Serves: 4 Ingredients: One 3- to 4-pound whole fish, such as scorpion fish, bream, sea bass or red snapper, or another firm-fleshed variety. Or 1 1/2 pound filets 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 medium tomatoes, halved and grated 1/4 cup dry white wine 8 cups fish stock 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Small pinch of saffron threads, crumbled Very thin slices of day-old country-style bread, cut into 2.5-cm/1-inch-wide strips and lightly toasted, for serving Directions: Cut the fish crosswise into thick steaks. Reserve the heads and tails. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium. Add the onions and cook until soft, 8–10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and then add the tomatoes. Cook until pulpy and deeper red, about 10 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water (or stock) from time to time to keep it moist. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the stock. Use a hand blender to puree the sauce, or transfer it to a blender to puree and return it to the pot. Stir in the paprika and saffron, and season with salt and pepper. Season the fish steaks and reserved heads and tails (if using whole fish) with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Pour over the remaining stock. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Don't let it reach a strong boil, to keep the fish from breaking apart. Remove the pot from the heat. Remove and discard the heads and tails. Cover the pot and let sit for 10 minutes. To serve, put a couple of pieces of toasted bread in each of 4 wide soup bowls. Ladle over the soup with 1 or 2 pieces of fish per bowl.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed
Officials are warning Americans to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to a popular summer tourist destination in light of violent crime rates and a lack of law enforcement resources throughout the country. The United States Department of State has issued an updated travel advisory for the Dominican Republic, according to the agency's website. "Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists," the department said in a statement. "Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations." Us Renews Travel Advisory To Popular Destination Amid 'Terrorism Fears': 'Exercise Increased Caution' The warning, which previously listed the Caribbean vacation destination as a Level 2 advisory, was posted on June 12 following a periodic update, according to a State Department spokesperson. Countries are assigned advisories from Level 1-4 based on the area's risk factors, such as civil unrest and natural disasters. Read On The Fox News App A Level 2 advisory is considered mid-level and advises travelers to "exercise increased caution" while traveling abroad, according to the State Department. A Level 3 advisory cautions visitors to "reconsider travel," while a Level 4 advises against traveling altogether. The warning also noted that "criminals are rarely caught and prosecuted," with instances of robbery, homicide and sexual assault prevalent throughout the country. Us Warns American Travelers About Caribbean Island's Increased Danger Of 'Terrorism And Kidnapping' The State Department encourages visitors to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and make a plan for emergency situations. State Dept Upgrades Travel Advisory For El Salvador, Considered Safer Than France, Other European Countries In a security report released in December 2024, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) pointed to the Dominican Republic's heightened levels of organized crime, such as drug trafficking and money laundering. "The wide availability of weapons, the use of drugs, and the developing criminal justice system all contribute to the high level of criminality in the country," the OSAC previously said in a December 2024 security report, adding that "a lack of law enforcement resources, poorly paid and trained police officers, and corruption exacerbate the situation."Original article source: American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed
Cosmopolitan
5 hours ago
- Cosmopolitan
All the signs Love Island's Harrison will couple up with Toni instead of Malisha following new twist
Love Island dropped another twist last night (Tuesday 17th June), as Toni and Malisha learned that they were at risk of being dumped from the villa and who stayed would be decided by new bombshell Harrison. Off the girlies went to enjoy their separate dates with the 24-year-old professional footballer. Malisha was up first and it looked like it was a done deal, as she admitted that he was just her type and they flirted over a glass of bubbly. They made eye contact and Malisha filled him on her time in the villa so far, admitting that the other boys in the Love Island 2025 cast were "boring" and she'd laughed so much on their short date. But, as soon as Toni arrived for her date, it was pretty clear that Harrison would be bringing her back to the villa later that night. Viewers will have to wait until Wednesday night's episode (18th June) to see who he chooses, but I'll eat my hat if it isn't Toni tbh. Here's all the signs he's definitely returning to the villa with Toni... Perhaps the biggest sign that Harrison and Toni have to couple up is the fact that they both lived in the same place. What are the chances of Toni, an American, flying all the way to the UK for Love Island to meet someone who lives in the same place she went to college. During the date, Toni asked Harrison if he'd ever been to America and he revealed that he actually plays football (or soccer for the Americans) there. Toni then asked whereabouts and he revealed that he lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Stunned, Toni said that she actually went to college there and only moved two years ago. "It was my dream... it was like the best years of my life," she smiled. Harrison then said that he needs an American tour guide, to which she replied: "I've got you." Asked why he should pick her, she smiled: "You said you needed a tour guide, let me be that girl." While Harrison got on well with both girls, there was just something different about his date with Toni. "I don't know if I'm happy because I'm going into the villa or because I'm sat here with you," he told Toni immediately after meeting her. It was clear they were both attracted to one another, with Harrison complimenting her outfit and telling Toni she looked "pretty" multiple times. And things got a little "sexual" (to quote Harrison), after he told her that her dressed matched the strawberries. She then told him to "have one" and he said "you first", before feeding her. "I feel like that was mad sexual," he joked afterwards. Towards the end of their date, Toni gushed that "the signs are there... they're kind of written in the stars." Prior to entering the villa, Harrison revealed that he has a thing for American girls. "I do really like American girls. Their personality is slightly different, in general they're more confident and go for what they want. But I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase," he said. Could Toni be his American girl? We think so! New episodes of Love Island air on weekdays and Sundays
