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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- North Wales Live
I tried café on steepest street in UK and my only complaint is it was too nice
I am not sure why it's called the 'Wilderness Café' as you can't really miss this nice little venue. The café is located on Castle Square, directly opposite the majestic Harlech Castle. Parking near the castle was a bit of a nightmare, with several cars having to reverse down side streets, as tourists and road works blocked the narrow roads. We eventually settled on a pay and display car park near the beach and walked up the very famous steep hill. Ffordd Pen Llech, once held the Guinness World Record for the steepest street in the world. However, it was later found that Baldwin Street in New Zealand was actually a bit steeper, and that became the new world record breaker. Either way, we certainly burned off a few calories by walking up the steepest street in the U.K. Apart from the obvious lofty location, the café is also riding high in the Trip Advisor charts, with a number of customers loving the outdoor seating views of the castle and the yummy cakes and pizzas. The café has a beautifully designed quirky interior with a mixture of lounge sofas and bright red tables and chairs. The dog friendly café was full with cyclists, walkers and tourists, all enjoying lunch. The busy cafe doubles up as a gift shop and even has a Post Office counter. During the summer the ice cream kiosk also opens and serves scooping ice cream in a range of different varieties. The menu had a range of hot food such as stone baked artisan 10' pizzas, Risotto bowls or Ciabatta sandwiches. Before 11.30am, they offer a range of breakfast items for the early bird such as a breakfast stack, which included two slices of toast, one egg, two streaky bacons, fried tomatoes, mushrooms, harsh browns and beans. They also had a veggie and vegan breakfast stack on offer. There were all kinds of drinks on offer, such as barista specials, hot totties, chocolatiers and frosty drinks, which included milkshakes, smoothies and frappes. They also had bar drinks such as Snowdon craft beers, Welsh cider or wine. You basically order your food at a tiny counter, which was jam packed with all manner of tempting cakes. There were bountiful coconut cakes, carrot cakes and cherry brownies all vying for your attention in such a small counter space. We settled on a slice of Lemon Layer cake for £4.95. The lemon cake was moist, sweet, buttery, and loaded with zingy fresh lemon. It tasted a bit like a lemon drizzle cake but with extra lemon cream smothered in between the layers of light sponge. We also saw a real show stopper of a cake on top of the display, which looked like you would put on a few calories, just by looking at it. It turned out to be a salted caramel cake topped with an iced frosting. The dreamy light sponge was moist and was separated by layers of homemade salted caramel sauce, and an irresistibly creamy buttercream. No crumb was spared in the journalistic pursuit to investigate the cake's ingredients. There was a sign on the wall that suggested asking for a member of the team, if you encountered a problem, rather than leaving a bad review online. My only complaint was that the 'Hot Chocolate' was too nice. The mug was filled to the brim with fluffy cream, chocolate drizzle sauce and marshmallows. Yes, I spilled some on my t shirt, and received an inevitable glance from my wife, which said, 'I can't take him anywhere'. My wife sipped a frothy cappuccino, as we watched more car chaos between the steepest street and castle car park. Full of cake and carbs, we noted that wewould burn less calories on the way back, as it was all downhill the legendary steepest street. However, we did pop to the beautiful sand dunes of Harlech beach, which seemed fairly peaceful, considering the glorious weather. The Facts Opening Times: 9am to 4pm Atmosphere: Buzzing with cyclists, walkers and tourists. Car Parking: Nightmare near the castle. Unless you can reverse a car for about half a mile. Disabled Access: Wheelchair friendly access. Service: Order at the counter, packed with cakes. Overall: The café on top of the steepest street in the UK.
Business Insider
5 days ago
- General
- Business Insider
I tried Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute steak sandwich recipe. It was delicious but took me almost an hour to make.
To start, I gathered my ingredients, which included two types of lettuce and many different sauces. Gathering ingredients was surprisingly tricky, as Ramsay didn't always specify how much of each ingredient I would need in his video. I ended up buying a pound of steak, one large red onion (he used two small ones in his video), and two large portobello mushrooms. I substituted the suggested bavette cut for the very similar flank steak, and grabbed arugula instead of watercress, but kept the rest of the ingredients the same. I also took stock of the cookware and kitchen gadgets I needed. I didn't have a grill pan for my stovetop, so I used two cast iron skillets instead. I cut the Ciabatta bread in half and prepped it according to Ramsay's instructions. I poured a generous amount of olive oil on the bread and sprinkled it with a healthy serving of salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Meanwhile, I heated up both cast iron skillets and put half of the bread in each skillet (since it was too big to fit in one). Copying Ramsay's technique, I used a bowl to push the bread down and help it sear. As the bread was toasting, I seasoned the steak with salt and pepper. While I was prepping the steak, the bread began to burn. As much as I love steak, I don't usually make it at home because I'm scared of overcooking it — but it turns out that I had to worry about other ingredients getting overcooked, too. I turned to pull my sandwich bread off the cast iron skillet — and realized one was almost burned in places while the other had the perfect golden shade. I was annoyed at myself for not checking it sooner, but I'd been busy prepping the steak. Once the bread was done, I added the steak to one of the skillets. After the steak was perfectly seasoned, I added some oil to the skillet and started cooking the beef. I then combined portobello mushrooms and onions in the other skillet. Next, I created the glaze. I started working on the glazing sauce, which is made from a combination of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. Using a brush, I began painting the steaks and the veggies with the mixture to create a glaze. After glazing the steak and veggies, I created the second sauce. For the second sauce, which is used for drizzling and spreading, Ramsay said to mix 2 teaspoons of mayo, a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. The resulting color and flavor were mostly that of Worcestershire sauce, so I added more mayo until the sauce resembled the one in the video. When the steak looked done, I added Guinness to both pans. Although the instructions said to assemble the sandwich next, the steak looked like it was done. So, I skipped ahead and added Guinness to both the steak and the veggies. Ramsay didn't specify how much Guinness to put in, and I think I may have added too much because the liquid didn't burn off quickly. After letting them simmer in the beer for about five minutes, I took the steak and veggies off the stove to rest. Next, I finally started assembling the sandwich. I brushed the sandwich with the mayo mixture, added a layer of peppery arugula and crunchy lettuce, and seasoned it with salt and pepper, per Ramsay's suggestion. After that, I cut the steak against the grain and was pleased to see that although it wasn't as pink as I normally liked, it wasn't dry, either. Trying Ramsay's layering method, I drizzled more sauce, added the whole portobello mushrooms, and then put the sliced steak on top of that. Another drizzle of sauce and some sprinkles of blue cheese later, I was ready to put the top of the sandwich on and cut it in half to serve. The sandwich was delicious, but getting all the different layers in each bite was hard. This was the first time I'd ever made a steak sandwich, and I was happy that it wasn't tough and chewy when I bit into it. Every ingredient really seemed intentional and had complementing flavors. The Worcestershire, blue cheese chunks, and dijon went well with the grilled meat and mushrooms. The fresh and peppery greens added some crunch to the sandwich. I'm a big fan of red onion, and I think I'd add some more if I were to make this again, as it was hard to get every ingredient into each bite. A surprising star of the show was the red-pepper flakes on the bread, which added a delicious yet subtle heat to the meal. Labeling this as a 10-minute sandwich makes it seem deceptively low-effort, but I still enjoyed it. The recipe was pretty hands-on and stressful, as all the ingredients needed to be cooked in a particular order and, in some cases, at the same time. Taking too long on one step could lead to a component getting overcooked. In addition, Ramsay didn't really give exact timing for each step, so it was hard to know when things were "done." An experienced cook might have a better idea of timing, but I'd recommend avoiding multitasking if you're less experienced. Overall, it ended up taking me 50 minutes to make this sandwich instead of 10, but I'm still really happy with how the finished product turned out. Each ingredient added a delicious pop of flavor, and it wasn't as expensive to make at home as I'd anticipated. I spent a little under $50 for all the ingredients and had plenty left over for additional tries. One sandwich was more than enough for two people, so I'll definitely be trying to recreate this meal again. Next time, however, I'll hopefully nail the steak and bread a little better.
Newsweek
14-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Man Gets Work Message Not Meant for Him—Then Everything Changes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man has shared the shocking way he learned he was losing his job, via a mistakenly sent message. The 30-year-old systems engineer, who asked to remain anonymous, had been hired to help automate database and CRM software functions at a local hospital network in the Midwest. But days before Christmas, a notification on his phone revealed an unsettling truth. A message, sent via Microsoft Teams, stated: "Sorry for the late note—I plan to terminate [employee's name redacted] on Monday. Unfortunate timing since tomorrow will be awkward if he shows up." The employee has since shared the incident, which happened last December, on Reddit's popular r/antiwork subreddit, explaining that "it still makes my blood boil thinking about it." "When I first saw it, I was p***** off," the man told Newsweek. "But I cooled down a bit. HR told me they had no idea what my director was talking about because no complaints had been made. And to terminate me, he needed to talk to them first—which he did not do." A picture of the message the employee accidentally received. A picture of the message the employee accidentally received. Substanzz/Reddit A week later, after HR had formally reviewed the situation, the employee was officially let go, but the fury of the handling of the situation remains. Reflecting on the ordeal, he now wishes he had handled it with a bit more humor—perhaps attending the company Christmas party and pretending he was planning to retire at the firm before casually confronting his director about the deleted message. "Hindsight is 20/20 and that would of been a more satisfying end to the job," he joked. This is far from the first time an accidental message in the workplace has caused havoc. Earlier this year a man was stunned when a recruiter misspelled his name, Cian, as "Ciabatta" in an email. Earlier this month another employee shared how their boss asked to be copied into every email they sent, only for it to spectacularly backfire. In comments on Reddit, people reacted to the mistaken message. "Text back, 'so what are you thinking for a severance package?'" said one commenter. While another wrote: "You shouldn't trust the people you work with unless and until they actively demonstrate they're trustworthy." "Never trust anyone you work with. They are not your friends and gain nothing by being so unless you can help them make more money. Realize when they are trying to eliminate parts of your job as well. Sad fact that we all have to learn one day in our lives," agreed another Redditor. Signing off the post on r/antiwork, the employee said: "In the end, I only had about a week of downtime before a contracting agency helped me land another job. Still, the whole experience made it really hard to trust the people I work with. Stay safe and stay sane out there. Wishing you all the best in this messed up world."
Epoch Times
27-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Pesto Chicken Burger on Ciabatta Bread With Quick Coleslaw
Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service Here's a burger with an Italian touch. Tender, ground white meat chicken patties are generously topped with fragrant, rich pesto sauce, and nestled between slices of rustic Italian Ciabatta bread. The traditional pesto is made with a blend of fresh basil, aromatic garlic, toasted pine nuts, premium olive oil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This vibrant sauce is readily available in jars at your local supermarket. The Ciabatta bread, hailing from the Veneto region in Italy, boasts a light, airy texture with large, soft air pockets, perfectly complementing the burger with its delicate crunch. It's easily found at most grocery stores. For a quick and refreshing side, pair your burger with a simple coleslaw made from ready-to-eat fresh coleslaw mix available in the produce section. Helpful Hints: Be sure to look for ground white meat chicken breast. Any type of thick bread can be used instead of ciabatta bread. Related Stories 5/20/2025 5/14/2025 Once the burger is in the skillet, do not move it for 4 minutes to allow it to form a crust. Countdown: Prepare ingredients. Saute burger. While burger sautes, make coleslaw. Shopping List: To buy: 3/4 pound ground chicken breast, 1 small container pesto sauce, 1 package ciabatta bread (4 slices needed), 1 can olive oil spray, 1 medium tomato, 1 small head lettuce, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat coleslaw mix. Staples: olive oil, salt, and black peppercorns. Pesto Chicken Burger Serves 2 3/4 ground chicken breast 4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, divided use Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 slices ciabatta Olive oil spray 1 medium sliced tomato 2 lettuce leaves Add ground chicken to a bowl with 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce. Mix well to blend the two together. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Shape into burgers about 4 inches round and 1/2- inch thick. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully move the burgers into the skillet. A simple way to do this is with a wide metal spatula. Saute burgers for 4 minutes. Do not move the burgers until the 4 minutes are up. Turn the burgers over and saute another 4 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 165 to 170 degrees F. Meanwhile, spray cut sides of ciabatta with olive oil spray and toast in a toaster oven or under the broiler. Place cooked chicken burgers on cut side of 2 breads. Spoon remaining 2 tablespoons pesto sauce on top of each burger. Place 1 tomato slice on top of pesto sauce. Cover the tomato with lettuce leaves. Close with top of roll and serve. Per serving: 511 calories (43 percent from fat), 24.4 g fat (3.8 g saturated, 11.4 g monounsaturated), 131 mg cholesterol, 47.9 g protein, 29.2 g carbohydrates, 3.6 g fiber, 655 mg sodium. Quick Coleslaw Serves 2 2 cups washed, ready-to-eat coleslaw mix 1/4 cup reduced fat salad dressing Add coleslaw mix to a bowl with the dressing. Toss well to combine all ingredients. Divide in half and serve with the burgers. Per serving: 41 calories (44 percent from fat), 2.0 g fat (0.2 g saturated, 0.7 g monounsaturated), 2 mg cholesterol, 1.0 g protein, 5.4 g carbohydrates, 1.8 g fiber, 22 mg sodium. Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, 'The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.' Listen to Linda on and all major podcast sites. Email her at Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Man Stunned by What Recruiter Accidentally Calls Him in Email
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A spelling mistake has left people in stitches after an email incident left one man with a nickname he never expected. Cian Mooney, 23, who lives in Dublin, was in an email chain about taking a shift at a local restaurant when one response from the recruiter featured an amusing mistake: his name was misspelled as "Ciabatta." The emails were sent in 2021, and Mooney shared the error on his private social media channels. "I just thought it was funny! I actually did the trial shift and was offered the job, but I turned it down. I didn't want the nickname to catch on," he told Newsweek. Fast forward to 2025, and the nickname has come full circle. Mooney recently rediscovered the email, and in the spirit of online humor, decided to share it again, this time on TikTok where it has been viewed 178,000 views. A picture from Cian's viral video where he revealed the typo in the message. A picture from Cian's viral video where he revealed the typo in the message. @cianmooney/TikTok As more people viewed the video, the comments poured in, with lots of people sharing similar stories of typo incidents. Viewer Emma wrote: "I got an invite to an event once and my name is Emma and the email started with 'Hi Fatty' and apparently it was autocorrect. I'd prefer to have been called ciabatta." While Chloe commented: "I've had 'Hi cholesterol' from my uni lecturer." "I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't this hahahahahahaha," viewer Viki said. While some shared their own examples of making similar mistakes. TikToker briainwalsh wrote: "I got an email from a lady called Danielle the last day and replied to her calling her Denise... I only realized after I had sent it." "It just randomly popped into my head one day. I'm always thinking of new content ideas and when I remembered it, it gave me a laugh, so I thought I'd share," Mooney said. Since the post gained more attention, Mooney's friends have fully embraced his new and unexpected identity. "Although now it seems the nickname 'Ciabatta' has caught on—my friends have already started calling me that in texts," he laughed. This isn't the first time a simple spelling mistake has prompted viral attention. Last year, a man made a typo in an online grocery order that had a seriously unexpected result. New Jersey-based author Jason Pinter made the grocery order when he accidentally opted for $700 worth of blueberries, as opposed to the $6 he was expecting. Thankfully, after speaking to the grocery company he was able to return most of the fruit for a refund, but the mistake stuck with him and gained viral attention on TikTok.
