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Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Fundraiser launched for family of four-year-old boy killed in Horseshoe Bay bus accident
Friends and colleagues of a family that lost their young boy in a bus accident at Horseshoe Bay are rallying the community for support. Theresa Morrison shared the news of the tragedy on GoFundMe Sunday morning. Four-year-old Leonardo was killed on May 28 when a bus hopped a curb and hit him at the ferry terminal in West Vancouver. His mother, Silvana, was also pinned by the bus and remains in intensive care with life-threatening injuries. A family friend was also hurt in the crash. Morrison's family is reaching out for help for the dad, identified on GoFundMe only by his first name, Clineu, after the 'unimaginable tragedy.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. 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 Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Clineu and his family are from Brazil, and are Canadian citizens who have loved Vancouver, which they have called home for many years,' wrote Morrison on the community fundraising site. 'In the midst of their grief, they now face incredibly difficult and costly decisions … whether to bring Leonardo home to Brazil for burial if Silvana is able to travel, or to bring family members here to say their final goodbyes.' Morrison said Silvana's 'path ahead is long and uncertain. 'Beyond the physical trauma, there will be the overwhelming emotional toll of losing her only child. As older parents, Silvana and Clineu had a very small chance of welcoming a child, and as Clineu said they were blessed with their 'one per cent miracle baby' in late 2020. 'Silvana wanted nothing more in life than to be a mother, and she was an incredible one. She and Leo were inseparable. On that beautiful Wednesday she wanted to adventure with Leonardo to Bowen Island for the day, as they loved to travel and see new things. They had a wonderful day, sharing pictures with Clineu throughout.' Silvana will need 'extensive, specialized support' in her care and rehabilitation, said Morrison, who is reaching out to the community to ease the family's 'immense financial burden.' The money will help cover funeral and transportation costs for Leonardo and the extended family, as well as medical and rehabilitative care for Silvana and support for Machado and others who were affected by the tragedy. Morrison also asks that anyone who can't help financially 'please continue to pray for those deeply impacted.' jruttle@
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Online fundraiser created for family of 4-year-old boy killed by bus in Horseshoe Bay
A four-year-old boy who was killed in a bus crash is shown in this photo with his mother, who was critically injured. (Image credit: gofundme/support-for-clineus-family) A GoFundMe has been launched for the family of a four-year-old boy who was killed when an articulated transit bus jumped the curb outside the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on Wednesday. The little boy, identified as Leonardo in the online fundraiser, died at the scene. His mother, identified as Silvana, was taken to hospital in critical condition. The fundraiser says the family moved to Canada from Brazil years ago and are now Canadian citizens. It says Silvana and her husband Clineu struggled to have a child, and when they welcomed Leonardo in late 2020, they called him their 'one per cent miracle baby.' Family Image credit: gofundme/support-for-clineus-family It goes on to say: 'Silvana wanted nothing more in life than to be a mother, and she was an incredible one. She and Leo were inseparable. On that beautiful Wednesday she wanted to adventure with Leonardo to Bowen Island for the day, as they loved to travel and see new things. They had a wonderful day, sharing pictures with Clineu throughout.' Leonardo Image credit: gofundme/support-for-clineus-family The fundraiser says the family is now faced with the difficult decision of whether to bring Leonardo's body back to Brazil for burial if his mother is well enough to travel, or have their extended family fly here to say goodbye to the little boy. It says donations will be used for funeral expenses and care for Silvana as she recovers from serious injuries and mental trauma. 'Silvana's path ahead is long and uncertain. Beyond the physical trauma, there will be the overwhelming emotional toll of losing her only child,' the GoFundMe reads. 'Her care and rehabilitation will require extensive, specialized support as she works to regain both her physical ability and her sense of purpose.' Silvana and Leonardo Image credit: gofundme/support-for-clineus-family Police say the bus involved in the collision was seized for mechanical inspection and speed is not believed to be a factor. Officers have spoken to the driver, but no other information has been released.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Five things you didn't know you could cook in the microwave
Let Silvana know what you cook in your microwave (and any tips or questions you have) in the comments section below. I love an air fryer as much as the next cook but the appliance that sees more use in my kitchen than any other is still my trusty microwave. And it appears I'm in good company – according to a report carried out by Waitrose, the modest microwave topped a list of 24 kitchen gadgets. A third of people surveyed said they couldn't live without their microwave; only 12 per cent said the same about their air fryer. Sure, a microwave is great for reheating leftovers, or giving a jacket potato a head start before it hits the oven. But over the years – and in part thanks to a new generation of microwave accessories – I'm finding my zapper doing more of the heavy lifting when it comes to cooking the family meals including the fish, greens and sometimes even the sweet treats for afters. Asparagus Cooking time: two to three minutes I can think of no easier way to prepare the new season's British asparagus than with an effortless couple of minutes of micro-steaming. Microwaving vegetables is a brilliant way to maximise the nutrients and keep the colours vibrant. Plus, the speedy cooking method and small amount of water needed help retain heat-sensitive or water-soluble vitamins such as C and B. There is no shortage of specially designed steamers and bags but a microwave-safe dish and a silicone lid will do the job just as well. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the container, trim the asparagus and lay in the dish, sprinkle with salt and microwave on high for two minutes. If it's not yet tender, return to the microwave for another 30 seconds to one minute. Bacon Cooking time: two minutes Yes, you heard right. The microwave is an excellent tool when it comes to crisping up your bacon. For clean and quick results, I'd highly recommend using a specially designed microwave bacon cooker (see above) as the vented lid does a great job of allowing the steam to escape and preventing greasy splatters, while the slatted base drains the fat and ensures maximum crispness. I was very impressed with the results of the cooker, which took just two minutes to cook five streaky rashers to crispy, golden perfection. And no waiting for the grill to heat up or messy foil to dispose of as the whole thing is dishwasher safe. You might attempt this with a plate and a vented microwave cover, but the results may not be quite as good. Cheese toastie Making toast was never a skill you'd expect your microwave to be able to deliver. That is until the creation of the ingenious microwave toastie maker (see below). I was entirely sceptical, until I tried it. The key to the gadget's success lies in the non-stick metal plates that are made safe to use in a microwave thanks to the silicone casing they're enclosed in. The microwaves heat the plates to rapidly reach a temperature hot enough to quickly toast the sandwich (I got best results at four minutes, flipping the toaster over half way through) delivering a crisp and golden outer and piping hot middle. Fish Cooking time: three to four minutes, plus two minutes resting A microwave does a wonderful job of cooking salmon if you employ a poach-steam method, which delivers firm and juicy flakes in just a few minutes. Place the fish fillets in a microwave safe dish so they can sit snugly in a single layer. Pour room temperature water about halfway up the fillets then add a generous amount of salt – it's important for maintaining a moist texture so you'll need about ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt per 200ml water. Add any other flavourings such as peppercorns, herbs or lemon slices. Cover and microwave on high for three to four minutes depending on thickness. Leave to rest for two minutes before serving. Chocolate cookie fudge Cooking time: three to four minutes, plus cooling Conventional fudge making can be complex and requires meticulous monitoring of a sugar thermometer to ensure a smooth texture and good set. However, the cheat's method of using condensed milk, chocolate and a microwave, gets excellent results every time. Tip a 397g tin of condensed milk into a heatproof bowl and add 500g of chopped chocolate – you can use any type you have to hand, including any leftover Easter eggs and a mix is fine. Microwave on high for three to four minutes, stirring after each minute until smooth. Leave to cool for a few minutes then stir in about 150g (10-15) broken cookies or biscuits, again any type from plain shortbread to cream-filled chocolate cookies, or a combination is fine – in fact, the more types you use, the more attractive the end results. You may even choose to go the full rocky road and throw in baby marshmallows, mini eggs or even jelly beans but make sure the mixture is cool enough to avoid melting any pieces of chocolate you want to keep whole. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 20cm square cake tin or similar. Leave to cool completely then chill for at least two hours until firm. Cut into small squares and store in the fridge. Seven handy microwave gadgets
Telegraph
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
I recreated Meghan's recipes – there is such as thing as too many edible petals
Whether you love or hate the Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, it's already affecting the way we're shopping for food. Waitrose has reported that since the series dropped on Netflix on Tuesday morning, searches for edible flowers and crudités are up 200 per cent, while for truffle salt they've seen a leap of 3,200 per cent. But is there such a thing as too many edible petals, is double truffle ever necessary, and what's new about a crudité board? We tried some of the recipes and styling tricks that Meghan demonstrates in the show, to test whether they're worth your time. Here's our verdict. In episode one, Meghan puts a dried corn cob in a paper bag and microwaves it to make the popcorn. I can't find a dried corn cob anywhere, so I use regular popping corn instead. Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Ingredients 20g popcorn per person truffle oil, to drizzle truffle salt, to serve How to make it Place popcorn in a paper bag, roll the top down then microwave for 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl, drizzle on the truffle oil (£5.50 for 250ml, Waitrose) and truffle salt (£4.50, Waitrose). Silvana's verdict I don't think there's any need for double truffle. It's the same flavour – why add it twice when the ingredients are so expensive? I'd use one or the other. And don't bother with a whole corn cob as regular popping corn is so cheap. Achievability: 5 Would you do it again? Yes, I liked it more than I thought I would but I'd only use truffle oil and flaky sea salt, not truffle salt as well. Ladybird crostini Meghan suggests making these as a canapé for a children's party in episode two. I'm doubtful about this; they look very cute, but how long would it take to make enough for a party of marauding kids, and would they appreciate the effort? Prep time: 30 minutes Makes: 16 Ingredients 1 rustic baguette olive oil 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 8 pitted black olives, sliced into quarters 1 small bunch of basil leaves 1 large pack of mozzarella (or two regular packs), sliced balsamic glaze How to make it Cut the baguette on the diagonal to create long slices and toast. Drizzle each slice with olive oil. On each crostino, place a slice of mozzarella, followed by a basil leaf, then half a cherry tomato, cut side down, to make the ladybird body, and an olive quarter for the head. Dip a cocktail stick into the glaze and dot on to the cherry tomato to make the ladybird spots. Silvana's verdict These are a sweet way to serve a caprese salad, but adding the dots with the toothpick is a total faff and too time-consuming. If you have a pipette or syringe, that makes it quicker and easier – and the spots will be more defined too. Achievability: 3.5 Would you do it again? Yes, but only for a small gathering, certainly not a large kids' party when you've got a million and one other things to sort. It would be a fun activity to get children to help with. Hummus and crudité board Meghan makes a crudité board in pretty much every episode. It's certainly not a new idea, but presentation is everything here. Look for veg in a rainbow of colours and arrange it on a nice-looking board; it's as simple as that. I wouldn't include raw broccoli like Meghan does: people just don't like it. Ingredients A selection of veg in different colours. We used: little gem lettuce; chicory; baby cucumber; rainbow carrots; green olives; peppers; cherry tomatoes; radishes 1 large pot of shop-bought hummus olive oil, for drizzling seeds (Meghan uses hemp seeds) How to make it Prepare the veg and arrange on a serving board. Place a small bowl in the centre, spoon the hummus into the bowl and stir it to create some texture. Make a small well in the centre and drizzle in some olive oil as well as over the surface of the hummus. Sprinkle on some sea salt and hemp seeds. Silvana's verdict Obviously this is not rocket science, but what I like about a sharing board is that it changes throughout the year, depending on what's in season. Achievability: 5 Would you do it again? Yes, but I'd add more flavour to the hummus – a sprinkle of sumac or pul biber – and you don't need to use hemp seeds, any seeds will do. Single-skillet spaghetti In the début episode, Meghan makes a one-pan spaghetti with tomato sauce. Although Italians were quick to mock, cooking pasta in one dish along with the sauce ingredients isn't a new thing. When food writer Anna Jones published A Modern Way to Cook in 2015, it was the one-pot spaghetti that immediately captured my attention. Was it really possible to cook everything in one pan, with the juices from the cherry tomatoes, a good slug of olive oil – plus hot water from the kettle – producing a lovely silky sauce to coat each strand? The answer was a resounding yes. The most noticeable difference with Meghan's dish is the addition of some chopped garlic and a sprinkle of chilli flakes, plus – in a nod to thrift – the chopped kale stalks. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same as Jones' version. There's no actual recipe and Meghan is a bit vague with the quantities and timings on the show but I tried to copy what she did. Silvana's verdict I was sceptical about this dish as I thought it might be gloopy and I didn't like the idea of not frying the garlic first but actually it was fine. I wouldn't bother with the rocket – just the kale or chard leaves would suffice. Meghan cooks the spaghetti with the lid on which made the sauce quite wet so I gave it a couple of minutes without the lid to give the right consistency. Achievability: 4.5 because you do have to pay attention to the pasta, adding more water if needed or removing the lid and letting the sauce reduce down if it's too wet. Would you do it again? Yes, it's a quick midweek recipe that saves on washing up. Some quantities and timings we used for this recipe are based on an estimate as they are not provided in the programme. Decorating doughnuts In episode three, Meghan bakes doughnuts and decorates them with icing and dried flowers. I didn't have a doughnut mould to make the baked doughnuts from scratch (who does?), so I bought two packs of ring doughnuts from Lidl (99p for four) and made the icing. I ordered some dried edible flowers from Amazon. Makes: enough for 8 doughnuts Ingredients For the glacé icing 200g icing sugar 2 tbsp buttermilk To serve Dried edible flowers (small ones, ideally) How to make it For the glacé icing, put the icing sugar in a small bowl and stir in the buttermilk to give a thick but pourable consistency. Then, dip the top of each doughnut in the icing to about half way down. Tip it on its side to allow the excess to drip off then place on a wire rack to harden. Work quickly or the icing will start to set. Finally, sprinkle with edible flowers and leave to set. Silvana's verdict I wouldn't bother making doughnuts from scratch but these do look very pretty. The buttermilk gives the icing a good consistency and a really glossy sheen. When I offered them to a friend's children, they picked the dried flowers off before eating them so these probably aren't aimed at kids. Achievability: 4.5 Would you do it again? Yes. You'll only use a tiny bit of the buttermilk, so either make an alternative by squeezing lemon juice into milk – or use up the remainder in another recipe, like these puddings with rhubarb. Floral ice cubes To recreate this hack from episode 5, we found edible flowers at M&S (£2.50 for 7g, M&S or Ocado), but if you can't get hold of them, mint leaves and strips of lemon peel are an easy alternative. Using pre-boiled or bottled water ensures the ice cubes will look as clear as possible so that you can see the flowers inside. You will need: Bottled or filtered water (alternatively, boil water in the kettle and leave to cool) Edible flowers, or strips of citrus peel, mint, lemon balm An ice cube tray (I used a silicone one) How to make it Pour water to half way up the ice cube tray and float the decorations on top. Freeze until solid (about three hours). Then, remove from the freezer, top up with more water then return to the freezer for at least three hours or preferably overnight. Pop the ice cubes out of the tray, put a few in a glass and top up with sparkling water or your drink of choice. In episode five, Meghan visits a flower market and puts together an enormous floral centrepiece for brunch. In episode six, she does something a little more relatable – deconstructing a shop-bought bouquet and rearranging it in a bowl (although her shop-bought flowers are certainly higher end than anything you're likely to find in your local Sainsbury's). We found an M&S bouquet for £20 in a similar palette of colours – creams and pale peach, with sprigs of greenery including eucalyptus. You will need: A bunch of shop-bought flowers – look for a mix of flowers and greenery A bowl Sticky tape (Meghan uses washi tape) How to make: Stick strips of tape over the top of the bowl to make a grid – this will hold the stems in place. Separate the flowers and greenery into bundles, and trim the stems, cutting at a diagonal angle. You will probably need to cut quite a lot off the stems as you go, depending on the size of your bowl. Start by arranging the greenery (these should be your longest stems). Stick stems of greenery into the holes in the grid at a horizontal angle, allowing them to flop over the sides of the bowl. Take the largest flowers from your bouquet and trim the stems so that they are quite short. Add to the arrangement so that they sit close to the rim of the bowl. Build up the arrangement with the rest of the flowers, trimming the stems further as needed so that it sits relatively low, and interspersing smaller flowers among the larger ones. Play around with the arrangement until you're happy with how it looks. Place a few stems of greenery at random and, if it's included within your bouquet, a spray of gypsophila or limonium. Jessica's verdict This was nice to do, and I like the mix of pale tones together. One bunch of supermarket flowers doesn't go very far though – you need several quite large flower heads to make the arrangement work (this was quite a big bunch). If you get a standard bunch of carnations and the like, as Meghan suggests (hers appear to be heavily mixed with peonies), you'll need to use quite a small bowl. Achievability: 4. The tape grid takes a bit of extra time – putting some scrunched-up chicken wire, if you have it, in the bottom of the bowl is a little easier. Would you do it again? Yes, it does look better than plonking a ready-made bouquet in a vase. Place setting with flower This is a very quick way to make a place setting look a bit more 'done'. You could use sprigs of rosemary or greenery snipped from the garden instead of flowers. You will need: A side plate A napkin A flower How to make it Take the napkin and fold it diagonally once, to make a triangle shape. Pick up the napkin from the centre of the long side of the triangle using your thumb and forefinger, then lay it down on the plate so that the folds of fabric drape over each other. Place a flower on top to finish. Silvana's verdict I liked the ease of this. I think it only works on soft linen-style napkins to create a more fluid look and maybe isn't so good for stiffer fabrics. Achievability: 5 Would you do it again? Yes, it only took seconds and makes a change from the folded napkins I usually lay out.
