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Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Marvel: What If… Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force? Archives
Avery Kaplan Random House Worlds has announced the release date for Marvel: What If… Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force by Rebecca Podos. Read on for more info.
Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Random House Worlds Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Random House Worlds has announced the release date for Marvel: What If… Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force by Rebecca Podos. Read on for more info. The Targaryens reign with fire and blood in House of the Dragon: The Official Coloring Book. Is it worth busting out your best colored pencils? Click here to read our review! Marvel Entertainment and Random House Worlds have announced a trio of What If...? adult prose novels to be released in 2024.
Vancouver Sun
23-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Cook This: 3 recipes from My Cypriot Table, including tossed potatoes with olives, lemon and coriander
Our cookbook of the week is My Cypriot Table by Oakville, Ont.-based author Irene Matys. Jump to the recipes: elies tsakistes (cracked green olives with coriander, garlic and lemon), keftedes (Cypriot meatballs) and patates antinaxtes (tossed potatoes with olives, lemon and coriander). In some ways, the seed for Irene Matys 's culinary calling was planted in Sarnia, Ont., building boxes at her father Nick's pizza place. 'He would pay me 10 cents,' says Matys, laughing. 'That's how I started my career in the restaurant.' In others, it goes back even further — to Famagusta, Cyprus, where she was born. Her paternal grandfather, Christopher, tended olive trees in the north, and her mother, Zoe, comes from a long line of vegetable farmers. Now based in Oakville, Ont., Matys is a farm-to-table advocate, recipe developer, food stylist and photographer. Alongside more than 100 recipes, Matys charts her family's story in her cookbook debut, My Cypriot Table (Appetite by Random House, 2025), from leaving Cyprus as refugees during the 1974 Turkish invasion to creating a new home in Ontario. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'We're very grateful to Canada for the life they've given us. So, a lot of my recipes are a marriage of my two homelands. I wanted to pay tribute (in) some of the recipes.' Take kremopita, for instance. The Cypriot version of Greek bougatsa typically features rosewater-scented custard. In a decidedly Canadian twist, Matys uses pumpkin pie filling. When she first served it to her father, he was skeptical. 'He's my biggest advocate, and he's my biggest critic,' she says. After one bite, Nick's tune changed from, 'You ruined our cream pie,' to, 'This is the best.' The bounty of the Canadian fall harvest and signature Cypriot flavours come together in her apple, tahini and carob cinnamon rolls. She merges two classic desserts in her baklava butter tarts, and, in her strawberry, spinach, arugula and feta salad, uses tahini in the perennially popular poppy seed dressing and combines local produce with crumbled pastelaki (sesame honey nut snaps) playing the part of croutons. 'I wanted people to relate and feel comfortable trying a different cuisine. Who doesn't love a Canadian butter tart — why not try something different? Or cinnamon buns with tahini. Tahini is such a huge staple in a Cypriot kitchen, and there are so many creative ways to use it. Why not put it with apples and cinnamon in a cinnamon bun with tahini? The cultures just wove together so deliciously and beautifully. And (I wanted to) introduce people to a different pantry. To be a little bit more creative and bring more world culture into their kitchens.' Matys always had a passion for cooking. As a teenager, she aspired to own her father's restaurant. But he dissuaded her, pushing for a nine-to-five job instead. 'My dad just didn't want us to work seven days a week,' recalls Matys. '(He had) such a deep passion for his business and quality, and loyalty to his customers, that my dad had to be there seven days a week.' After a career in finance, with her three daughters in school, Matys decided it was time for a change. In 2014, she got her break as a food stylist and on-air expert on The Marilyn Denis Show. Looking for a way to give back, she started volunteering at Plan B Organic Farms in Flamborough, Ont., a year later. Despite initially being against Matys leaving a career in finance for food, her father recognized she had found her place. Watching her first TV segment, Nick said, 'This is what you're meant to do.' Matys's work in the intervening decade has brought her back to her roots. 'My dad's restaurant was a community, and I think that's where a lot of my values come from now — feeding people and gathering people around my table. It's part of my upbringing,' she says. 'Now, with all my expertise and all the years behind me, I was able to photograph and style my own book.' Writing a cookbook had long been a dream of hers, in large part to leave a legacy for her daughters, grandchildren and the generations to come. 'They need to know our story: Where we were. Where we came from. Gratitude. And also, I want them to continue to celebrate our heritage — not only our Canadian but our Cypriot — and how Canada gives us that privilege,' says Matys. 'And the other thing is, I've realized here in Canada, people don't know about Cyprus. When I talk to them about it, they say, 'Oh, we love Greece. What Greek island is that?' It's like, 'No, no, no, no!' We love our Greeks. We love our Greece, but (it's different.)' While writing My Cypriot Table, Matys compiled a list of places, foods and experiences she wanted to capture during a research trip. Then, she 'called in the army' (her family in Cyprus) and assigned each person a task. From making halloumi on a sheep farm in the village of Dali to reuniting her dad with a long-lost childhood friend while seeking 'the best' rainbow trout in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains, Matys travelled from one end of the island to the other. 'What better way to give my readers the actual experience of Cyprus in Canada,' she says. 'I saw Cyprus in a different light. I got to experience Cyprus as a tourist.' The Mediterranean island nation is one of the world's most ancient wine-producing regions and home to the oldest named and recorded style, the 3,000-year-old Commandaria . It's where halloumi cheese was created, which the European Commission registered as a protected designation of origin in 2021. At the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, Matys describes Cypriot cuisine as 'a marriage of countries,' with influences from the Arab world, Turkey, Greece, France and Italy. Cyprus has much to offer, says Matys — from its agriculture and wineries to beaches and mountains. 'These are things that a lot of people don't know. People don't even know it's its own island. That it's a country of its own,' she adds. 'This book is to bring light to a beautiful country that I think more people need to explore.' Cracked Green Olives with Coriander, Garlic and Lemon Serves: 6-8 2 cups cracked green olives (see Tip) 3 garlic cloves, crushed with skins on 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 medium lemon), squeezed lemon reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp cracked coriander seeds 1/2 tsp sea salt In a medium bowl, mix the olives, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, coriander and salt. Quarter the reserved lemon halves and mix into the olives. Marinate in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature. Olives can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The longer they marinate, the more flavourful they become. Tips: Use the leftover marinade in salad dressings or for sautéing your potatoes. You can find already cracked green olives in jars at your local grocer in the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean section. If you can't find these, using a pestle and mortar, gently pound small green olives until slightly cracked. Cypriot Meatballs Serves: 6-8 1 cup finely chopped stale eliopita (Cypriot olive bread) or other bread or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup 2 per cent milk 1 lb (450 g) ground pork 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups grated russet potato (1 large potato, skin on, scrubbed well) 1 cup grated cooking onions (1 medium) 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems 2 tbsp dried mint or 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Light olive oil or sunflower oil, for frying In a large bowl, mix the bread and milk. Add the pork, beef and potato to the bread mixture. Mix until well combined. Mix in the onions, parsley, mint, eggs, salt and pepper. Brush the top of the meat mixture with lemon juice to keep the meat from browning. Cover with a tea towel and let rest for 30 minutes on the counter. Bringing meatballs to room temperature before cooking will result in a fluffy meatball. Fill a deep pot about a quarter full with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350F (177C). Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Deep-fry meatballs in batches, turning with a fork for even cooking, until medium dark brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan. It's always good to fry one and test it before frying a whole batch. With a slotted spoon, remove meatballs from the oil and place on a platter. Tossed Potatoes with Olives, Lemon and Coriander Serves: 4-6 3 lb (1.4 kg) mini yellow potatoes, skin on, washed 2 tbsp coriander seeds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 garlic cloves, crushed with back of knife 1 cup large green olives, pitted 1 large lemon, peeled in wide ribbons and juiced (about 1/4 cup juice) 1 tsp flaky sea salt Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Crack the coriander with a mortar and pestle. If you don't have one, place the coriander between two pieces of parchment and press down with the bottom of a water glass to crack. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft and translucent. Remove garlic from oil and set aside. Add the potatoes to the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the coriander, garlic, olives and lemon peel ribbons and fry for an additional 5 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and golden. Turn off the heat and toss the potatoes with the lemon juice and salt. Tip: You can substitute the olives, garlic and coriander with a cup of the Elies Tsakistes ( see recipe ). Recipes and images excerpted from My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys. Copyright ©2025 Irene Matys. Photographs by Irene Matys. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. 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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Book on AEW's history is coming; fans already asking about Brawl Out chapter
AEW and Random House announced this morning (May 7) that the publisher is set to release This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling on November 4 of this year. It will be penned by Keith Greenberg, a former WWE Magazine writer who has co-written the autobiographies of Ric Flair and Freddie Blassie in addition to several other books on pop culture figures and wrestling history. As you can see from this promotional post from AEW, its a bit difficult to tell if this will be an impartial chronicle of events since All Elite Wrestling was launched in 2019 or more of a personal account of those years from people who are still with the company. The lack of prominent figures like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and even MJF from the cover is raising those and other questions as well. Advertisement Its page on the Penguin Random House website also lists AEW as a co-author, which may be another indication this won't dive into any unauthorized topics. The official presser doesn't provide much more clarity: Random House Worlds to Publish THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE, A Definitive History of All Elite Wrestling by New York Times Bestselling Author Keith Greenberg in November 2025 New York; May 7, 2025 — On November 4, 2025, Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, will publish THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE by New York Times bestselling author Keith Greenberg and All Elite Wresting. THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE is a celebration of the icons of professional wrestling who created All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a company that revolutionized professional wrestling under the visionary eye of Tony Khan. From the company's unassuming beginnings in 2019 to the record-breaking Wembley Stadium debut, AEW's pulse-pounding, death-defying, and high-flying action has defied industry norms and changed the world of professional wrestling forever. Illustrated with dazzling photography and written with exclusive access to the cast and crew of AEW, THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE is a definitive history of AEW that delves into the innovative storytelling, inclusive ethos, and passionate fanbase which propelled the company to compete with industry giants. From the triumphant final run of the icon Sting, side by side with his firebrand protégé Darby Allin, to the madcap melee of the first Stadium Stampede, readers will experience the epic moments that defined the first five years of AEW. Written by New York Times bestselling author and TV producer Keith Greenberg, THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE allows fans to relive the biggest moments in AEW—every breathtaking match, shocking twist, headline-making moment. THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE will publish on November 4, 2025 and is available for pre-order wherever books are sold. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Keith Elliot Greenberg is a New York Times bestselling author and television producer. His many books include Menudo, To Be the Man, Erik is Homeless, and Zack's Story. He is a regular writer on professional wrestling for a number of newspapers and magazines, and has co-authored a number of biographies of professional wrestlers, including Freddie Blassie, Ric Flair, and Superstar Billy Graham. A father of two children, he currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. ABOUT RANDOM HOUSE WORLDS: Random House Worlds is an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, and is dedicated entirely to licensed book publishing, acting as a home for the largest pop culture brands across genres and media types. Our role is to enrich and expand worlds beyond their original source material, helping to grow a popular brand into a multimedia universe. Our team has the knowledge and talent to publish any style of book imaginable—from classics to contemporary fiction and nonfiction, to novelty formats like coloring, cookbooks, and tarot. Let us know what your interest level is in This Book is All Elite — and if that interest depends on whether or not it covers thing like MJF's hiatus/contract renegotiation, the Rhodes' exit, Punk's tumultuous two years with the company — in the comments below. More from
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Percival Everett, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Susie Ibarra take home 2025 Pulitzer Prizes in arts
In a year that saw reinterpretations of American narratives and explorations of identity and history, the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes in books, drama, and music honoured a diverse slate of voices. Percival Everett won the fiction prize for James, a reframing of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of Jim. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins captured the drama award with Purpose, an intergenerational reckoning within a Civil Rights-era family, while composer Susie Ibarra was recognised for Sky Islands, a vibrant ecological soundscape. Fiction 📌 Winner: James, by Percival Everett (Doubleday) Percival Everett earned the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction with James, a riveting reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck on his journey. Everett's novel restores agency to Jim, r📌eframing the narrative to confront the absurdities of racial supremacy and deepen the themes of freedom and family. Finalists: 📌Mice 1961, by Stacey Levine 📌The Unicorn Woman, by Gayl Jones Drama 📌 Winner: Purpose, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins This deeply layered play delves into the complex legacy of a Black upper-middle-class family whose patriarch played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Through a mix of drama and humor, Jacobs-Jenkins explores generational conflict and the evolving meaning of heritage. Finalists: 📌Oh, Mary!, by Cole Escola 📌 The Ally, by Itamar Moses History 📌Winner: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War, by Edda L. Fields-Black (Oxford University Press) Fields-Black provides a gripping and detailed account of a transformative raid led by Harriet Tubman that freed 756 enslaved people. The book interweaves military strategy with personal and cultural history, reshaping narratives around Tubman's heroism. Finalists: Native Nations, by Kathleen DuVal Plantation Goods, by Seth Rockman Biography 📌Winner: Every Living Thing, by Jason Roberts (Random House) Roberts crafts a compelling dual biography of Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon, two pioneering 18th-century naturalists. The book explores their scientific contributions and rivalries that shaped modern understanding of biology. Finalists: 📌John Lewis: A Life, by David Greenberg 📌The World She Edited, by Amy Reading Memoir or Autobiography Winner: Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir, by Tessa Hulls (MCD) This visually striking and emotionally rich graphic memoir traces three generations of Chinese women, examining the legacy of trauma and resilience across decades. Hulls merges visual art with powerful storytelling to explore family, identity, and survival. Finalists: Fi: A Memoir of My Son, by Alexandra Fuller I Heard Her Call My Name, by Lucy Sante Poetry Winner: New and Selected Poems, by Marie Howe (W. W. Norton & Company) Howe's collection, spanning her career, reflects on mortality, holiness, and the quiet profundities of everyday life. Her lyrical voice has long been celebrated for its emotional clarity and spiritual depth. Finalists: An Authentic Life, by Jennifer Chang Bluff: Poems, by Danez Smith General Nonfiction 📌 Winner: To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause, by Benjamin Nathans (Princeton University Press) This comprehensive and moving account of Soviet dissidents reveals the endurance of human rights activism under authoritarianism. Nathans brings to life a cast of brave individuals fighting for freedom against overwhelming odds. Finalists: 📌 I Am on the Hit List, by Rollo Romig 📌 Until I Find You, by Rachel Nolan Music 📌Winner: Sky Islands, by Susie Ibarra Premiered at the Asia Society in New York, Sky Islands is a celebration of biodiversity and sonic innovation. Ibarra's work challenges traditional compositional boundaries, using improvisation and environmental themes to craft a vibrant, immersive musical experience. Finalists: 📌 Jim is Still Crowing, by Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson 📌 The Comet, by George Lewis Special Citation Chuck Stone (Posthumous) Stone was honored for his groundbreaking work in journalism, notably as the first Black columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News, his fearless coverage of the Civil Rights Movement, and his role as co-founder of the National Association of Black Journalists.
