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The Advertiser
02-06-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
'You say tomato': Italian chef corrects Australia's common mispronunciations
Australians relish the rich variety of cuisines in our cultural melting pot, but nailing the pronunciation of our favourite dishes could be tricky. Diners may find themselves stumbling through the words 'prosciutto', 'orecchiette' or 'fagioli' and hoping their waiter won't ask them to repeat their order. That's where Chef Enrico Marchese, executive chef at Italian Street Kitchen in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, has come to the rescue. The Italian-born chef has shared a list of the most commonly mispronounced Italian food terms with this masthead to help diners "sound a little more Italian at your next dinner out". The Italian chef warned of the common mistake made when pronouncing the word 'bruschetta'. "In English, 'ch' makes a 'sh' sound, but in Italian, it's pronounced like a hard 'k'," Mr Marchese said. "So bruschetta is actually broos-KET-ta, not broo-SHET-ta. Same with porchetta: it's por-KET-ta, not por-CHET-ta," he said. The double consonants at the start of 'gnocchi' may be daunting, but Mr Marchese has a helpful tip. "Many people say gnocchi as G-nock-ee, but the 'gn' in Italian is pronounced like the 'ny' in canyon, so it's NYOH-kee," he said. READ MORE: Holy olio! Olive oil makers reveal their top tips Words like prosciutto and focaccia often get butchered, the Italian chef said. "With prosciutto, people often say pro-SHOO-to. But in Italian, the 'sci' is pronounced 'sh', and the 'u' sounds like 'oo', so it's more like pro-SHOO-toh," he said. "And it's not fo-ca-sha, it's fo-CAH-cha. The double 'c' before an 'i' or 'e' is always a 'ch' sound." Vowels may be pronounced slightly differently in Italian words. Some common mistakes included words with the letters 'i' and 'e', Mr Marchese said. "An 'e' is always an 'eh' sound, and an 'i' is always an 'ee' sound," he said. "So tagliatelle is pronounced tag-lee-ah-TELL-eh, not tag-li-atell-ee." Australians relish the rich variety of cuisines in our cultural melting pot, but nailing the pronunciation of our favourite dishes could be tricky. Diners may find themselves stumbling through the words 'prosciutto', 'orecchiette' or 'fagioli' and hoping their waiter won't ask them to repeat their order. That's where Chef Enrico Marchese, executive chef at Italian Street Kitchen in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, has come to the rescue. The Italian-born chef has shared a list of the most commonly mispronounced Italian food terms with this masthead to help diners "sound a little more Italian at your next dinner out". The Italian chef warned of the common mistake made when pronouncing the word 'bruschetta'. "In English, 'ch' makes a 'sh' sound, but in Italian, it's pronounced like a hard 'k'," Mr Marchese said. "So bruschetta is actually broos-KET-ta, not broo-SHET-ta. Same with porchetta: it's por-KET-ta, not por-CHET-ta," he said. The double consonants at the start of 'gnocchi' may be daunting, but Mr Marchese has a helpful tip. "Many people say gnocchi as G-nock-ee, but the 'gn' in Italian is pronounced like the 'ny' in canyon, so it's NYOH-kee," he said. READ MORE: Holy olio! Olive oil makers reveal their top tips Words like prosciutto and focaccia often get butchered, the Italian chef said. "With prosciutto, people often say pro-SHOO-to. But in Italian, the 'sci' is pronounced 'sh', and the 'u' sounds like 'oo', so it's more like pro-SHOO-toh," he said. "And it's not fo-ca-sha, it's fo-CAH-cha. The double 'c' before an 'i' or 'e' is always a 'ch' sound." Vowels may be pronounced slightly differently in Italian words. Some common mistakes included words with the letters 'i' and 'e', Mr Marchese said. "An 'e' is always an 'eh' sound, and an 'i' is always an 'ee' sound," he said. "So tagliatelle is pronounced tag-lee-ah-TELL-eh, not tag-li-atell-ee." Australians relish the rich variety of cuisines in our cultural melting pot, but nailing the pronunciation of our favourite dishes could be tricky. Diners may find themselves stumbling through the words 'prosciutto', 'orecchiette' or 'fagioli' and hoping their waiter won't ask them to repeat their order. That's where Chef Enrico Marchese, executive chef at Italian Street Kitchen in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, has come to the rescue. The Italian-born chef has shared a list of the most commonly mispronounced Italian food terms with this masthead to help diners "sound a little more Italian at your next dinner out". The Italian chef warned of the common mistake made when pronouncing the word 'bruschetta'. "In English, 'ch' makes a 'sh' sound, but in Italian, it's pronounced like a hard 'k'," Mr Marchese said. "So bruschetta is actually broos-KET-ta, not broo-SHET-ta. Same with porchetta: it's por-KET-ta, not por-CHET-ta," he said. The double consonants at the start of 'gnocchi' may be daunting, but Mr Marchese has a helpful tip. "Many people say gnocchi as G-nock-ee, but the 'gn' in Italian is pronounced like the 'ny' in canyon, so it's NYOH-kee," he said. READ MORE: Holy olio! Olive oil makers reveal their top tips Words like prosciutto and focaccia often get butchered, the Italian chef said. "With prosciutto, people often say pro-SHOO-to. But in Italian, the 'sci' is pronounced 'sh', and the 'u' sounds like 'oo', so it's more like pro-SHOO-toh," he said. "And it's not fo-ca-sha, it's fo-CAH-cha. The double 'c' before an 'i' or 'e' is always a 'ch' sound." Vowels may be pronounced slightly differently in Italian words. Some common mistakes included words with the letters 'i' and 'e', Mr Marchese said. "An 'e' is always an 'eh' sound, and an 'i' is always an 'ee' sound," he said. "So tagliatelle is pronounced tag-lee-ah-TELL-eh, not tag-li-atell-ee." Australians relish the rich variety of cuisines in our cultural melting pot, but nailing the pronunciation of our favourite dishes could be tricky. Diners may find themselves stumbling through the words 'prosciutto', 'orecchiette' or 'fagioli' and hoping their waiter won't ask them to repeat their order. That's where Chef Enrico Marchese, executive chef at Italian Street Kitchen in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, has come to the rescue. The Italian-born chef has shared a list of the most commonly mispronounced Italian food terms with this masthead to help diners "sound a little more Italian at your next dinner out". The Italian chef warned of the common mistake made when pronouncing the word 'bruschetta'. "In English, 'ch' makes a 'sh' sound, but in Italian, it's pronounced like a hard 'k'," Mr Marchese said. "So bruschetta is actually broos-KET-ta, not broo-SHET-ta. Same with porchetta: it's por-KET-ta, not por-CHET-ta," he said. The double consonants at the start of 'gnocchi' may be daunting, but Mr Marchese has a helpful tip. "Many people say gnocchi as G-nock-ee, but the 'gn' in Italian is pronounced like the 'ny' in canyon, so it's NYOH-kee," he said. READ MORE: Holy olio! Olive oil makers reveal their top tips Words like prosciutto and focaccia often get butchered, the Italian chef said. "With prosciutto, people often say pro-SHOO-to. But in Italian, the 'sci' is pronounced 'sh', and the 'u' sounds like 'oo', so it's more like pro-SHOO-toh," he said. "And it's not fo-ca-sha, it's fo-CAH-cha. The double 'c' before an 'i' or 'e' is always a 'ch' sound." Vowels may be pronounced slightly differently in Italian words. Some common mistakes included words with the letters 'i' and 'e', Mr Marchese said. "An 'e' is always an 'eh' sound, and an 'i' is always an 'ee' sound," he said. "So tagliatelle is pronounced tag-lee-ah-TELL-eh, not tag-li-atell-ee."
Fox News
30-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Honey and allergy relief: Do these two really go together?
Spring is in the air – and so are seasonal allergies. "Spring can feel like a breath of fresh air, unless you're one of the millions dealing with seasonal allergies," said Dr. Joseph Mercola, a board-certified family physician based in Ormond Beach, Florida. "While trees bloom and flowers bud, you're left battling itchy eyes, sneezing fits or sinus pressure. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone." As many allergy sufferers seek help from alternative remedies, some scientific studies indicate that honey may indeed help relieve some of the pesky discomforts of seasonal allergies – although the research is far from definitive. Honey has health benefits because of its unique chemical composition, C. Marina Marchese told Fox News Digital. "It's a botanical fingerprint of a particular time and place, with potential wellness benefits that go far beyond the kitchen," said Marchese, founder of the American Honey Tasting Society in Weston, Connecticut. Honey might help with seasonal allergies, but the evidence is mixed. "Critics point out that the pollen found in honey mostly comes from flowers, while the kind that triggers your allergies is usually airborne from trees, grasses or weeds," Mercola told Fox News Digital. "Bees don't typically gather that kind in large amounts." A 2002 study by researchers at the University of Connecticut found no significant symptom relief in people with allergic rhino conjunctivitis after taking local or clover honey daily for 30 weeks. However, Mercola cited other studies that suggest honey does have anti-allergic potential. "In a 2021 mini-review published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers examined both animal and human studies. In mice and rat models, honey reduced common allergy symptoms like sneezing, nasal rubbing and airway inflammation — pointing to a possible protective effect in controlled settings," he said. "In human trials, including one involving patients with allergic rhinitis, those who consumed Tualang honey saw a steady improvement in nasal congestion and sneezing, even after they stopped using antihistamines." The type of honey you consume matters, according to Mercola. "Clinical and preclinical research suggests that honeys like Tualang and Manuka may offer more potent anti-allergy effects," he said. "These varieties are rich in bioactive compounds like gallic acid, caffeic acid and kaempferol, which have been shown to dampen inflammatory pathways and reduce histamine release." Marchese also stresses the importance of avoiding commercial honey, pasteurized or ultra-filtered honey, which "lacks the pollens, enzymes and other beneficial compounds that might be helpful." Many honeys sold commercially in supermarkets are not the best quality of honey, Marchese told Fox News Digital, and are imported from various countries and blended, treated with heat at high temperatures and compromising the integrity of the honey. If honey is going to offer any potential benefit for allergies, Marchese said, it should be fresh, preferably from a backyard beekeeper, unheated and unfiltered. Even if honey doesn't eliminate your allergies completely, it offers other wellness benefits, Marchese said. "It's rich in antioxidants, has antibacterial properties and can help soothe sore throats and coughs," she said.
New York Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Why Wasn't Anyone Traumatized in the ‘White Lotus' Finale?
This article contains spoilers for the finale of the third season of 'The White Lotus.' Unless you're an employee or a guest at a White Lotus resort, in which case it appears that it is impossible for your day to be truly spoiled. 'The White Lotus' is a show about vacation. It deals with the dos and don'ts of vacationing: Do go out to party! (Do not engage in incestuous relations while partying.) Do sample the local cuisine! (Unless the fruit is poisonous, in which case please do not give it to your family.) And it is a show about murders. And apparently, based on Sunday's season finale, no one is traumatized by them. Hours after a mass shooting takes place at the pristine White Lotus resort in Thailand, characters who have just witnessed intense tragedy hop on a boat and seem to sail happily into the sunset, or simply show up for work as if nothing happened. 'Only in Hollywood,' Tracey Musarra Marchese, a professor at Syracuse University who specializes in trauma, said with a chuckle. But some of the characters' reactions, which raised questions about their plausibility and prompted admiration for one character's athletic sprint, might be completely normal in the face of trauma, experts say. 'Sometimes what happens is in the moment because your system — physically, mentally, emotionally — you've been so overwhelmed that you might dissociate,' Marchese said. Not everyone experiences acute stress, such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety or apprehension, after a traumatic event, Marchese said. Acute stress disorder, a precursor to post-traumatic stress disorder, is often diagnosed within days of a stressful event. A PTSD diagnosis comes weeks later at a minimum. Trauma responses can include denial, fear, anger, confusion and anxiety, said Dr. Lorenzo Norris, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at George Washington University. There is also the possibility of becoming emotionally detached as a protective mechanism in the aftermath of a traumatic situation. 'Basically, you start to become numb,' Norris said, adding that it could be the mind's attempt 'to slow things down and take you away from the emotional pain.' Maybe that explains why the third season of 'The White Lotus' ends the way it does. Life goes on. Vacation continues. In the finale, a brooding guest named Rick (Walton Goggins), who has traveled halfway around the world to confront the resort's owner (Scott Glenn) for killing his father, impulsively approaches him, steals his gun and fatally shoots him. As he attempts an escape, Rick kills the resort owner's bodyguards and is then shot in the back by a security guard. The gunshots send staff members and guests, including a trio of oft-bickering friends (Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan), running away. Coon's character sprints with such urgency that it has become a meme. ('Look, I'm an American and I'm a New Yorker, and if you think I don't know where the exits are in any building I'm in, then you're not paying attention to the news,' Coon told Variety.) Yet, minutes later, guests and resort employees appear generally undisturbed by what they have witnessed. As guests leave the island by boat, only Monaghan's character, Jaclyn, seems melancholic, though the audience doesn't learn whether it's about the shooting, her devolving marriage or something else. Employees stand on the shore doing the traditional smile and wave to a now-rich Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) and her beaming son, Zion (Nicholas Duvernay). The season opened with Zion hearing the gunshots and hoping that his mother wasn't a victim. Within hours, that concern has completely disappeared. (One would think Belinda would be rushing to get out of there with her new riches — a $5 million payment to buy her silence about a murder from a previous 'White Lotus' season.) It might just be that Hollywood wants a happy ending. Mike White, the show's creator, thought the armchair critics were being too literal, calling them the 'logic police' in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. 'This isn't a police procedural, this is a rumination-type show,' he said. 'It makes me want to pull my hair out. Is this how you watch movies and TV shows?' (The logic police showed up when the 'White Lotus' police apparently didn't.) Experts said they would expect to see more variation in reactions to trauma. 'It would be highly unlikely that three people would have had that same experience where they were just like: 'Yeah, OK. We're fine; nothing happened,'' Marchese said, referring to the trio of friends, though she added that reactions can be delayed. After the shooting, the partying continues around the resort as the guests make leisurely exits. Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong), the meek security guard who spent the whole season eschewing violence before shooting Rick in the back, appears to receive a promotion as a bodyguard to Sritala (Patravadi Mejudhon), the resort's co-owner, who seems unmoved after having recently witnessed her husband's death. Like the trio, she was aghast in the moment of Rick's attack. But if she was upset in the aftermath, the audience doesn't see it. The shooting wasn't the only near-death experience. Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola), a teenage scion of a well-to-do family from North Carolina, narrowly survives after ingesting poisonous fruit that his father, Tim (Jason Isaacs), unintentionally left out. Granted, Tim did almost kill his whole family the night before, but that's beside the point. On the boat ride off the resort, no one in the family seems concerned — the only tension point is Tim's oblique reference to an impending business scandal. It's almost as if the poisoning never happened. This is a slight departure from previous seasons. At the end of Season 1, a hotel manager is stabbed after defecating in a guest's luggage (a spoiler of a different kind). But the audience sees glimpses of a police investigation and the staff's reactions. In Season 2, the events around the death of Tanya McQuoid-Hunt (Jennifer Coolidge) happen away from the resort, though concerned guests and staff members are briefly seen reacting to the discovery of her body. For the most part, 'The White Lotus' in Thailand is not concerned with the lingering effects of trauma. Just vibes. Or maybe the lack of a response is a creative choice: Anyone who visits a White Lotus resort must know how to suppress their emotions. 'People have different ways of making sense of their reality,' Dr. Norris said.
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Elite wide receiver commits to Georgia Bulldogs
Elite wide receiver commits to Georgia Bulldogs The Georgia Bulldogs have earned themselves another commitment. Four-star wide receiver Brady Marchese has announced his intention to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, according to Hayes Fawcett. Marchese is a four-star from the class of 2026, according to The 6-foot-1, 183-pound wide receiver plays football at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia. He still has official meetings with Georgia (on June 6th), Georgia Tech, West Virginia, and Virginia Tech, but Marchese will end up being the sixth commit in Georgia's 2026 cycle. Georgia has three offensive and three defensive commitments. On offense, Marchese joins Vance Stafford and Lincoln Keyes. Zech Fort, Jontavius Wyman, and Seven Cloud round out the defensive commitments. That makes Georgia the 17th-best recruiting class in the nation. The Bulldogs have been in talks with several high recruits, too. Five stars such as Jordan Edmunds, Tyler Atkinson, and LaDamian Guyton visited Georgia's Junior Day, with Atkinson even predicted to sign with the Bulldogs. They are also one of the two teams in the running for five-star quarterback Jared Curtis. Marchese is the 54th ranked prospect from the state of Georgia.
CBS News
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Inflation's impact on Coconut Grove Arts Festival is being felt by artists, organizers and visitors
MIAMI — This weekend, many South Floridians are in Miami for the 61st Coconut Grove Arts Festival. While the artwork is catching visitors' eyes, inflation's impact on costs is catching the attention of organizers and artists displaying their work. Each of Edwin Lester's paintings has a story behind them. "They all mean something," Lester said. And, they have a cost. President Trump said he wants to tax countries at the same rate that they tax the United States' imports. He calls them reciprocal tariffs. Lester is worried that his art's frames could cost more because they come from overseas. "I think I'm going to feel the pain because a lot of it's imported," he said. "Of course, we're gonna have to add that price onto the retail price." Executive Director Camille Marchese said this year's festival costs 22% more to put together compared to last year. This also happens as the latest Consumer Price Index report showed that inflation increased by 3% in January compared to this time last year. "Between the police, the permits, the sanitation [and] the staffing, it's a beast to put on," she said. Marchese said it costs $1.8 million to put the art fest together. She told CBS News Miami that ticket prices rose about $5 or so to offset the cost increases. She said, unfortunately, the festival has not been the same since it started. "A lot of locals are upset because it used to be free but that was 20 years ago," Marchese said. Eric Gonzalez is at his first art festival. He came from Oklahoma, and he doesn't go through much product since his paintings are tiny. "I focus on these small pieces and I can compete with some of the larger paintings," Gonzalez said. He said the cost that's increased the most is travel. It set him back $2,500 to come down here for the weekend. He is hoping he can make more than that while he's here. "GPS said it was 21 and a half hours," Gonzalez said "But we had to stop. And traffic."
