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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Nigella Lawson's scone recipe uses one unusual ingredient and is cooked in minutes
Nigella Lawson has shared her take on a classic scones recipe, and according to the chef, it's all down to one key ingredient that gives the baked treats a "dreamy lightness" Fresh-baked scones straight from the oven are simply irresistible, thanks to their mouth-watering aroma and incredible taste. Slathered with jam and clotted cream, these teatime treats are absolutely divine alongside a proper brew, and making them from scratch couldn't be simpler. Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has shared her distinctive twist on the traditional recipe, featuring a method that includes two secret ingredients. This recipe comes after news of ' Brit abroad slams all-inclusive hotel food asking 'what on earth is this?' Revealing the recipe from her cookbook, 'How to be a Domestic Goddess', Nigella declared: "These are the best scones I've ever eaten, which is quite how it should be since they emanate from one of those old-fashioned cooks who starts a batch the minute the door-bell rings at teatime". The TV chef credits the wonderfully light texture to one key ingredient - cream of tartar - which delivers their "dreamy lightness", reports the Express. Here's how to make them exactly like Nigella: Ingredients 500 grams of plain flour One teaspoon salt Two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda Four and a half teaspoons of cream of tartar 50g cold unsalted butter (diced) 25g Trex vegetable shortening in teaspoon lumps (or use another 25g/two tablespoons butter) 300ml milk One large egg (beaten, for egg wash) Method To achieve beautifully shaped scones, you'll need a 6.5 cm crinkle-edge round cutter and a lightly greased baking tray. Start by heating your oven to 220C/200C Fan/gas mark, then grab a large mixing bowl and sieve the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar together. Add the butter and Trex vegetable shortening (if using), and rub between your fingers to combine with the dry ingredients. Continue to rub the mixture until it resembles damp sand, then add in the milk all at once. Mix everything together briefly then turn out the dough onto a clean, floured surface. Then knead the dough lightly before rolling it out to a thickness of about 3cm. Now dip the cutter in some flour then stamp out about 10 scones - you can get 12 from the dough but it may need to be re-rolled for the final two. When re-rolled and cut out, place the scone circles onto the baking tray "very close together", Nigella instructed. She said: "The idea is that they bulge and stick together on cooking - then brush the tops with the egg-wash. Put in the oven and cook for 10 minutes or until risen and golden". Nigella says the scones should "always" be eaten freshly baked, preferably still warm from the oven, with clotted cream and jam. Alternatively, try her "favourite" toppings: black treacle and clotted cream - a combination known as "thunder and lightning".
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trex Simplifies Railing Specification With Interactive Design Tool
Advanced 3D Configurator Streamlines Selection, Quoting and Materials Estimation Trex Simplifies Railing Specification with Interactive Design Tool WINCHESTER, Va., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to simplify the railing selection process for trade professionals and homeowners, Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world's largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and residential railing, has launched the new Trex® Deck Railing Designer. Designed with speed, accuracy and efficiency in mind, this user-friendly digital platform delivers real-time 3D visualization, instant material estimates and seamless performance across devices. Long known as an innovator in the railing category, Trex developed this new tool based on input from professional deck builders, and to allow homeowners to visualize the numerous railing and decking pairings available from Trex. The resulting platform offers an intuitive, interactive interface that accelerates the specification process and enhances the end-user experience. 'Railing has historically been a challenging aspect of deck planning due to the vast array of options available,' explained Jodi Lee, senior vice president of marketing for Trex Company. 'We wanted to find a way to help homeowners quickly curate the best options for their projects while providing our trade partners with a faster, more accurate way to build out quotes. This tool helps both groups make confident decisions faster and with fewer errors.' The Trex Deck Railing Designer supports the configuration of more than 2,000 railing combinations from Trex's portfolio of 13 railing lines. Built with advanced 3D web technology, it loads instantly on desktops, tablets and mobile devices, giving users access to the tool in any setting. Key Features Dual Mode Interface 'Explorer Mode' is a starting point that allows users to review and compare Trex railing styles and materials through a gallery of images. They can also compare warranties and pricing. 'Expert Mode' takes users who know what they want straight to the configurator, where they can customize railing selections and calculate materials. Real-Time 3D Configuration and Material List Users can visualize railing systems in 3D and obtain a detailed material list in as little as one minute – a process that previously took 10-20 minutes. Mobile-Friendly and Field-Ready Optimized for fast, responsive performance on any device, the tool is ideal for those on the job and on the go. Save and Share Features Users can save configurations via curated links and share designs on social media platforms like Facebook and Pinterest, making collaboration easier and more efficient. 'This is not just a design tool; it's a highly focused, purpose-built platform designed to simplify the planning process for both contractors and homeowners,' noted Lee. 'It helps with project specification, supports retailer associates at point of sale and gives homeowners a clearer path to the right railing solution for their outdoor space.' The new Trex Deck Railing Designer is part of a robust library of deck planning tools and resources available on To try it out or learn more, visit About Trex CompanyFor more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Boasting the industry's strongest distribution network, Trex sells products through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking** 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company also holds a place on Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek, ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily, and named the Sustainable Brand Leader in the decking category by Green Builder Media for the 15th consecutive year. For more information, visit You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo). **2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit Contact: Corinne RacineL.C. Williams & Associates (312) 565-4615 cracine@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Earnings Preview: Trex (TREX) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Trex (TREX) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 4. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. Zacks Consensus Estimate This maker of fencing and decking products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -11.3%. Revenues are expected to be $377.91 million, up 0.4% from the year-ago quarter. Estimate Revisions Trend The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.95% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Earnings Whisper Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Trex? For Trex, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.07%. On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3. So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Trex will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue? Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number. For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Trex would post earnings of $0.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.60, delivering a surprise of +3.45%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times. Bottom Line An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Trex doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release. Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Trex Company, Inc. (TREX) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Chicago Tribune
17-07-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Old Town 6-bedroom home with wine cellar: $2.5M
Address: 1414 N. Mohawk St., Chicago Listed: June 22, 2025 Price: $2,490,000 Listing agent: Cara Buffa, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, 312-593-2608 This six-bedroom, 4 ½-bath home in the Old Town neighborhood is fully limestone and brick construction and has custom iron gates on the outside. The main living area features a French country kitchen with reclaimed wood-beamed ceilings, marble countertops, a La Cornue range and heated floors. A covered arched brick patio leads to multiple outdoor spaces, including an outdoor fireplace, a built-in Wolf cooking station and a garage rooftop with a pergola. On the second level are the primary, second and third bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and a marble bath with a double shower. The third level has a wet bar, space for entertainment and a sixth bedroom. A double-level Trex outdoor space includes an outdoor rain head shower and a fourth-floor viewing deck. In the basement are tumbled stone heated floors, a theater room, a wet bar, two more bedrooms, a sauna and a 1,500-bottle wine cellar. This home is completed by a Creston automation system, electronic window treatments, snow-melt sidewalks and an electric car charging station in the garage. Some listing photos are 'virtually staged,' meaning they have been digitally altered to represent different furnishing or decorating options. To feature your luxury listing of $1,000,000 or more in Chicago Tribune's Dream Homes, send listing information and high-res photos to ctc-realestate@
Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Trex Company Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company, Inc. [NYSE: TREX], the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings release on Monday, August 4, 2025, after the close of the U.S. market. You are invited to participate in the Company's conference call hosted by senior management on August 4, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. Their prepared remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer session. 2Q25 Conference Call Date & Time: To participate on the day of the call, dial 1-844-792-3734 or internationally 1-412-317-5126 approximately ten minutes before the call and tell the operator you wish to join the Trex Company Conference Call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Trex Company website at 2Q25 Earnings Webcast. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the conference call will be available within 24 hours after the call on the Trex website. The audio replay will be available for 30 days. About Trex Company, Inc. For more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the Company is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made wood-alternative decking, and railing, as well as a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Trex boasts the industry's strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the Company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex ® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted ® Outdoor Decking * 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The Company also holds a place on Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek, ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily, and named the Sustainable Brand Leader in the decking category by Green Builder Media for the 15th consecutive year. For more information, visit You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).
