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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Top Chef': Big loss for Canadians just before the competition moves to Italy for the final
Lana's elimination in last week's episode of Top Chef Season 22 was certainly felt by the remaining chefs. But the competition must go on and this week, the chefs received mystery bags with foraging gear. It was exciting for some, an intimidating unknown challenge for others. As the chefs headed to Quarry Lake in Alberta, they met up with host Kristen Kish, who announced that there wouldn't be a Quickfire Challenge. Additionally, this is the last Elimination Challenge in Canada. Brenda Holder, Cree knowledge keeper of traditional medicine owner, Mahikan Trails, was on site to tell the chefs about her family's lineage of people who survived on the land. And Tracy Little, chef and owner of Sauvage restaurant, and master forager, also greeted the competitors. Each chef had to create a dish using foraged ingredients, with Brenda and Tracy there to assist. They also had $200 to shop for remaining ingredients and there was an additional pantry of foraged ingredients. For Massimo, who won last week's challenge, he had an additional 30 minutes to cook. There was also $10,000 up for grabs for the winner. Joining the judges table this week, Nicole Gomes, chef and co-founder of Cluck n Cleaver, Paul Rogalski, chef and co-owner of Rouge restaurant and co-host of Wild Harvest, Scott Iserhoff, chef and founder of Pei Pei Chei Ow, and Indigenous herbalist Matricia Bauer. The dishes each chef made, and the feedback from the judges, was as follows: Tristen — "OG Jerk" pork, plantain miso glaze, Quarry Lake callaloo and coal roasted roots — Brenda liked that she could really taste the land in the dish, Gail Simmons loved the sweetness in the sauce and the balance with the pork and greens César — Mushroom trompo, mushroom pibil broth and toasted ants — Scott loved the soup, Kristen said the dish was "completely dialled in" Bailey — Lamb spiedino with grilled dandelion salad, "cowtown" cowpeas and thistle root purée — Brenda loved the lamb, Nicole said the peas were a little too crunchy Shuai — Roasted cabbage with rose hip-glazed pork belly, sour cabbage broth, lovage and thatching ant togarashi — Scott highlighted how much flavour was in the dish, Brenda loved how nicely the flavours played together, Gail said it was "excellent" and Tom Colicchio was "absolutely loving it" Massimo — Grilled trout with mustard sauce, smoked potato purée and bannock with wildflowers — Gail said the bannock felt very "intense," Nicole said it was a very "elegant" dish Shuai won the Elimination Challenge, securing his spot in the final in Milan and receiving $10,000. But Massimo, the one Canadian chef in the competition, didn't get the chance to leave the country, eliminated from the competition. And so the "Destination Canada" season of the show continues, without a Canadian chef.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women panellist hints at co-star rivalry over possible new BBC role
Two mainstays of the Loose Women panel could go head-to-head on iconic reality show Strictly Come Dancing as one of the stars joked that she's been "practising my splits" Loose Women's Brenda Edwards has revealed that she and fellow panellist Coleen Nolan are both eager to strut their stuff on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. The 56-year-old, who is currently dazzling audiences in the West End production of Chicago alongside former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, confessed she's been doing all she can to land a spot on the dance competition. "I've asked her to put in a good word for me," Brenda divulged about her conversations with Janette, who now hosts the show's spin-off. She added: "Don't worry, I'm pushing all avenues. If I get on Strictly, I'll have to start practising my splits. I want to do it! "It's between Coleen Nolan and me, because she really wants to go on it also." In an interview with Bella Magazine, Brenda expressed her ambition to reach the final, something her Loose Women colleagues haven't achieved yet. Coleen, 60, has also shared her aspirations to hit the dance floor and vie for the coveted Glitterball trophy, reports Belfast Live. On Loose Women, she campaigned: "Vote me to go in! "There'd be a lot of sequins involved, let me tell you." She has also told The Mirror: "I've never done Strictly which devastates me. "Since that show started, I've always wanted to do Strictly and so many Loose Women have done it but they never, ever ask me." Among the Loose Women stars who have taken the plunge on Strictly's dance floor are Ruth Langsford, Judi Love, and Kaye Adams. Kaye, 62, was the first celebrity to be voted off the show in 2022, after partnering with Kai Widdrington. In 2017, Ruth, 65, secured ninth place after her stint with Anton Du Beke, while Judi, 44, was the fifth star to be eliminated in 2021, alongside her partner Graziano Di Prima. The line-up of celebrities for the forthcoming series remains under wraps, but rumoured participants include Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla, telly favourite Stacey Solomon, former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan, and ex-Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo. What the BBC has confirmed is the roster of professional dancers. Reigning champion Dianne Buswell will returning to the dance floor are, as will Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin. Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Karen Hauer, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola will also feature once more. Earlier this year, the BBC also revealed that two new professional dancers will be introduced closer to the show's return. The 2025 series is expected to kick off in September, though an official date is still to be confirmed.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Two long lost sisters reunited thanks to WWII medal - at 101 years old
Brenda Medway and Kathleen 'Kay' Clement spent years without contact after moving into separate care homes - but the pair were finally reunited after Kay was awarded a medal Two long-lost sisters found each other after one was awarded a WWII medal - at 101-years-old. Brenda Medway and Kathleen 'Kay' Clement spent years without contact after moving into separate care homes. But the pair were finally reunited after Kay was awarded a medal for her work helping to keep Spitfires flying. She was re-awarded a Loyal Service Medal for her efforts on behalf of King George VI at the age of 101 - and it gave care home staff a vital clue to get the pair back together. Brenda, 93, told care home staff that she wanted to see her sister again - but all attempts were unsuccessful. Senior carer Tomos Lovell at Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn Care Home in Skewen, Neath, South Wales, spotted an article about Kay being re-awarded the medal she had lost. The medal was in honour of Kay's mechanical skills, that helped to keep Britain's famous spitfire fighters flying through the Second World War. Tomos then discovered Kay was living just five miles away at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Tonna before staff arranged a surprise reunion. The sisters were reunited when Brenda made the short journey to visit her sister Kay who immediately recognised her. Brenda - who has no other immediate family left alive - said: 'She's still wicked as ever. She hasn't changed a bit.' The reunion was arranged with help from carer Tomos and wellbeing coordinator Kaylie Watkins at Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn home along with The Old Vicarage care home. Tomos said: 'This reunion truly embodies what person-centred care means. It's about listening, caring, and making the impossible possible. Seeing Brenda and Kay together again reminded all of us why we do what we do. 'We're incredibly proud of our team and thankful to The Old Vicarage for welcoming us with such kindness. Plans are now in motion for regular visits so the sisters can continue to reconnect and share more precious time together.' The care home added: 'The emotional visit was filled with laughter, joy, and tender moments. 'Kay recognised her 'little sister' and shared warm memories. The pair spent time chatting, laughing, and exchanging stories as if no time had passed.' Kay was born in 1924 before going on to work as a mechanic based at RAF Loughborough as a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (Waaf) during the war. When fighting ended she was awarded a Loyal Service Medal for her efforts on behalf of King George VI, but later lost it. She was surprised with a replacement war time medal presented by Wing Commander Stephen Fry, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, and Air Commodore Robert Woods, Air Officer Wales last year. The sisters have now promised another visit soon after finally being reunited.
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Sisters re-united thanks to lost Second World War military medal
Sisters re-united thanks to lost Second World War military medal Kay Clements' work as a mechanic helped keep Britain's famous spitfirefighters flying through the Second World War. She lost a medal she received for her work, but that led her to the sister she'd not seen for years Brenda Medway, 93, who lives at Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn Care Home with her sister Kathleen Kay Clement, 101, during their emotional reunion after many years. (Image: Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn Care Home ) Two sisters aged 101 and 93 have been re-united after years apart thanks to news of a lost military medal and efforts by care home staff. Brenda Medway and Kathleen 'Kay' Clement had an emotional reunion at HC-One Wales's Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn Care Home in Skewen, Neath. Staff "went above and beyond" to reunite the long lost sisters. Brenda, 93, who has lived at the home for two years, had told staff for some time she wanted to see her older sister, Kay, aged 101, whom she believed was living in a care home in the Sketty area. Despite the best efforts of the care team to locate her, initial attempts proved unsuccessful. Tomos Lovell, a senior carer at Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn decided to continue the search in his own time. Trawling the internet late one evening led him to a breakthrough when he spotted an article about a 101-year-old woman named Kathleen 'Kay' Clement, who had recently been re-awarded a military medal she had lost. Kathleen Clement as a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (Image: PA ) He read that in 2024 Kay, whose mechanical skills helped keep Britain's famous spitfire fighters flying through the Second World War, received a replacement for the long-lost medal she received for her work. Article continues below Born in 1924 she worked as a mechanic based at RAF Loughborough as a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (Waaf) during the war. When fighting ended she was awarded a Loyal Service Medal for her efforts on behalf of King George VI, but later lost it. It was only when she heard she was to be given the Mayor's Award by former Neath Port Talbot mayor Chris Williams, that she mentioned she'd also once had another medal but lost it. Hearing this the authorities decided to surprise her with a replacement war time medal which was presented by Wing Commander Stephen Fry, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan, and Air Commodore Robert Woods, Air Officer Wales. News of the replacement medal presentation and the war time work Kay got it for was reported online, which Tomos spotted. Making inquiries after reading the story he discovered that Kay was living just five miles away at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Tonna. When staff showed Brenda the article to check it was her sister she immediately recognised her sister and was overwhelmed. Staff at her care home then arranged a surprise reunion with help from The Old Vicarage. With the support of Tomos and Kaylie Watkins, the wellbeing coordinator at Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn, Brenda made the short journey to see her sister Kay. Brenda Medway and her sister Kathleen Kay Clement when they were younger (Image: Cwrt-Clwydi-Gwyn Care Home ) Afterwards Brenda, who has no immediate family left, said: 'She's still wicked as ever — she hasn't changed a bit!' "The emotional visit was filled with laughter, joy, and tender moments," the care home said, "Kay recognised her 'little sister' and shared warm memories. The pair spent time chatting, laughing, and exchanging stories as if no time had passed." They parted with the promise of another visit soon. Tomos said seeing the sisters re-united reminded the whole team why they do what they do: "This reunion truly embodies what person-centred care means. It's about listening, caring, and making the impossible possible. Seeing Brenda and Kay together again reminded all of us why we do what we do. Article continues below 'We're incredibly proud of our team and thankful to The Old Vicarage for welcoming us with such kindness. Plans are now in motion for regular visits so the sisters can continue to reconnect and share more precious time together."
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Elderly couple left homeless after common garden chore sparks unstoppable blaze
Daughter Kendra Burrows is appealing for help after a devastating blaze swept through the home of her elderly parents, who have been left traumatised by their ordeal The family of an elderly couple who lost precious mementoes when a weed burner blaze ripped through their bungalow has launched a desperate appeal for help. Fire broke out on Saturday in the home in Prestatyn, North Wales, when Brenda Burrows, 83, used the weed burner - a device which applies intense heat to unwanted plants to destroy them - on her driveway. With temperatures high and windy that day, embers from the treated weeds are believed to have swept under the garage door of the home in a freak accident. A blaze then quickly took hold despite Brenda's best efforts to dampen it which left the couple's garage "100 percent damaged" and brought down ceilings and ruined furnishings in the home as well as wiping out precious memories. Brenda's other half of more than 40 years Harold Sharp, who turned 90 the day after the fire, suffers from dementia and poor mobility and was watching TV when fire began to rip through the home. He was rescued by four neighbours, one of whom smashed a window to reach the elderly gent. "My parents are very traumatised," said the couple's daughter Kendra Burrows, 55. "They're both in total shock. "My dad has dementia so he keeps forgetting the house has been on fire, he keeps asking to go home which is impossible." Kendra was working in South Wales when she received a phone call from her sister Toni, who lives in Wigan, Lancs. "An old friend had contacted her through Facebook," she said. "I answered the phone and my sister was screaming, saying the house was on fire. When I realised it was my mum's house, it was just total panic." Brenda and Harold had lived in their home for 40 years and their family say it wasn't insured, meaning Kendra has launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise funds to repair the damage and get her parents moved back in as quickly as they can. The couple, who have six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, have been living with Kendra in Rhyl since Saturday and are about to move into temporary accommodation which is more suitable for their mobility needs. Brenda and Harold's loved ones have already hired a skip to remove items destroyed in the blaze with the funds they've already raised. Shocking photos taken on Saturday show a huge plume of black smoke rising up from the couple's home with a burning fireball at its core. Inside the home, pictures taken after the blaze show insulation hanging through destroyed ceilings. Kendra, whose parents have moved into her home in Rhyl, said she had been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the local community. "We've had so many messages," she said. "We are so touched and grateful for all the help that has been offered." A spokesperson from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service told the Rhyl Journal: "We were called to a fire... at 5.15pm on Saturday, May 17. The fire caused 100 percent damage to the garage of the property. Four crews attended. The casualties were given a precautionary check at the scene." Caution should always be taken when using weed burners, with the risk of uncontrolled fires heightening in dry or windy weather.
