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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Draper overcomes raucous French Open crowd to beat home hero Monfils
Jack Draper will now play Brazilian 18-year-old João Fonseca in the third round, whom he beat on his way to the Indian Wells Masters title. Jack Draper will now play Brazilian 18-year-old João Fonseca in the third round, whom he beat on his way to the Indian Wells Masters title. Photograph: Christophe Petit-Tesson/EPA As 15,000 tennis fans cheered on his demise in the late hours of Thursday night, for a sustained period of time Jack Draper looked completely frazzled. He found himself playing a few too many drop shots, bailing out points instead of slamming the door shut. His first serve had vacated the premises. These things often happen in Gaël Monfils' lair, Court Philippe-Chatrier, where the effect of his magnetic personality draws his home crowd into a frenzy and his singular playing style plays tricks with any opponent's mind. Despite being pushed to his limits and standing on the verge of an uncertain fifth set, Draper gave another demonstration of his mental durability by somehow finding his way through to the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Monfils. Advertisement 'No offence taken,' Draper told the crowd afterwards. 'This is why I play tennis, to play in front of big crowds, to play in front of crowds, whether they are with me or against me. That's the entertainment of tennis, so this is why I play. 'My brain was fried out here. I'm not sure if I'm gonna go to sleep tonight, my brain is just all over the place with what he's doing out there. That's why he's had such a successful career. That's why he is loved by all the fans. I think the players love to watch him play as well, but not to play against him.' This story will be updated
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
With Over 10,000 5-Star Reviews, This 9-in-1 Air Fryer Is Almost Giving Away on Amazon
No matter how much experience you have in the kitchen or how much time you are willing to spend cooking, the right appliance can change your world. With the COSORI 9-in-1 air fryer, you can go from amateur to Michelin-starred chef in a few simple steps. This is the kind of kitchen remodeling that instantly makes plain old meals something to write home about without the mess or frustration of traditional cooking. And because of a last-minute Memorial Day sale at Amazon, this air fryer is now more affordable than ever: for now, you can purchase it for as little as $89, down from its original cost of $119, which is a massive 25% off that is difficult to beat for such a quality product. Even more staggering is its 4.8 out of 5-star rating (acquired via more than 10,000 reviews) which is a near-new record grade for any product on Amazon, let alone a kitchen appliance. See at Amazon Professional-Grade Outputs What is special about the COSORI air fryer is that it is able to deliver professional-grade outputs with minimal effort: Its innovative TurboBlaze Technology uses a 3600 rpm high-speed fan and reaches 450°F so that each meal is crispy outside and juicy inside. Regardless of whether you are roasting, baking, broiling, reheating or even proofing dough, you have excellent, delicious results with every use. The advanced airflow system and precise temperature control mean that side dishes are evenly cooked with textures that rival anything you'd find in a restaurant. With nine different functions, it's like having an entire kitchen's worth of appliances packed into one compact, stylish device. The 6-quart square basket is both deep and wide and it's easy to prepare family-sized meals in one go while saving valuable counter and storage space. And despite its power, the COSORI air fryer operates at less than 53 decibels—even on the highest fan speed—so your kitchen stays peaceful and quiet. Perhaps the most seductive feature of air frying is the possibility of healthier meals and the COSORI does not fail on that front either. You can enjoy all your favorite fried foods such as fries, chicken wings or onion rings with up to 95% less oil so you need not feel guilty for indulging in crunchy fried foods. Cleaning is just as hassle-free as cooking, with the nonstick, dishwasher-safe basket and removable accessories. This Cosori 9-in-1 air fryer is a kitchen necessity that you don't want to miss out on, especially while this final late Memorial Day sale is still available. See at Amazon
Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Forget a bag of cheese and onion, soon you'll be crunching on critter crisps!
The only thing stopping us all from being on the bug diet are legislation delays caused by Brexit and stigma! But eating insects is good for you – and the planet – so it's time to swallow your fears… Drinking an ice-cold Singha beer with a bag of fried, greasy insects is on most adventurous travellers' bucket lists in Bangkok. While it may take more than a few beers to nibble on a scary-looking scorpion, bugs are considered a healthy alternative to protein in Thai cuisine. Street markets sell 200 of the country's edible insect species, freshly fried and salted or sweetened—a bit like popcorn. However, in the West, the yuck factor means most of us prefer a bag of crisps with our pint rather than crispy fried crickets, but the UK Edible Insect Association (UKEIA), which hosted the recent Farmed Insect Protein Conference at Nottingham University, says bug beer snacks are much better for us nutritionally. And as I discovered, they're not nearly as unsavoury as they look. Six-legged superfoods have twice the protein of steak, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more vitamin B12 than salmon, and even more fibre than broccoli. Insects are so good for our health and the planet says the UKEIA, we should be adding them to our daily diets. Grasshoppers, crickets and mealworms are filled with lots of nutrients including nine essential amino acids, which make them an excellent source of complete protein. While creepy crawlies may look small, gram for gram, they contain more protein than beef and less than 5g of fat per serving. Compare that to my snack of choice, Walkers Cheese and Onion Crisps, which have 7.4g per bag. And as everyone knows, one packet is never enough! The founder of edible insect firm Bugvita, Adam Banks, says, 'I don't think insects are going to replace crisps any time soon, but I absolutely can see a future where people are tucking into our cricket snacks instead of crisps – and they'd be a much more nutritious alternative! 'The feedback we've had from the public is that familiar formats are going to help get people past the 'yuck factor'. A cricket cookie, or pancake or brownie made from our mixes is easier for many to take a bite from than a whole insect. 'That said, because insects are a bit different and can be a little shocking to some when they first come across them, I think there is likely to remain a demand for them, ready to eat and in their natural form. They make excellent stocking fillers and Secret Santas too!' However, not everyone is keen to see bugs on the menu. As Adam reveals, 'You would be surprised how many people get in touch or leave 1-star reviews because they are convinced that Klaus Schwab and the rest of the WEF global elites are working on a plan to force people to live in a pod and only eat bugs!' And not only is eating insects good for you, it can help save the planet by fighting world hunger and reducing pollution. The world's population is growing, so we need to produce more food to feed everyone, and there are lots of insects to go around. Farmed animals need a lot of space, while bugs don't take up much land, water or feed. Not only that, but unlike cattle, insect farming produces fewer greenhouse gases. But if we can't get people chomping on whole insects, we can at least incorporate cricket powder into our foods. While Bugvita works with a cricket farm in Northern Thailand, it has its own UK food manufacturing facility in Lincolnshire solely for edible insects. 'We're testing how to put cricket powder in meals because it's such a great source of nutrition and very versatile, but most people don't really know how to use it in cooking. 'We are also doing product development work for other edible insect companies who are looking to test the waters with a new concept. It's really hard to find manufacturers happy to work with insects, because they are new and a potential allergen, so that has helped us to get established. 'And we've also partnered with another company to help them develop a frozen cricket-based mince product.' The only thing now stopping UK shoppers from being able to put edible insects in their supermarket basket is the regulatory turmoil left after Brexit. Tiziana Di Costanzo, co-founder of Horizon Insects urban farm in Ealing, West London, remains hopeful we will see them on our supermarket shelves at some point, but explains, 'The EU was in the process of approving edible insects as the referendum took shape, which has left the UK behind in its progress on this 'future of farming'. 'Brexit has created huge delays on the industry's progress, and while other EU countries are enjoying the introduction of edible insects into their diets, the UK has a lot of catching up to do in terms of legislation. While stigma and cultural ideals remain a barrier to entry, the real barrier for this emerging industry is the UK government.' It may be some time before we're all putting out bowls of locusts as party snacks, but frankly, after a few drinks, you'd be hard pushed with some of the brands to tell whether you're nibbling on Bombay or bug mix. I tested four edible insect retailers' snacks – so you don't have to… 1. Crunchy Critters, £5.99-£8.49, from First up was Honey Roast Crickets (30g), £5.99, and I tentatively had a nibble on a cricket, realised I had been worrying about nothing, and then had a mouthful to really get the honey, salt and cinnamon hit. To be honest, they just looked and tasted like sweet cinnamon-flavoured rice crispies. But then I went hardcore and unseasoned with the company's bag of Mixed Critters (30g) £8.49 of mealworms, crickets and huge locusts, which were big enough to have been involved in a few plagues during the time of Egyptian pharaohs. I munched on a few big ones, but I draw the line at being able to eyeball my snacks. I was also sent cricket flour, which can be added to a smoothie for extra protein, or you could replace a fifth of the flour in normal baking recipes with this powder. Rated: 3.5/5 2. Bugvita, £3.99- I went in next with the Maple Wood Smoked Crickets (20g) £4.99, which were probably just too strongly flavoured for my liking – I may as well have been eating maple wood chips. I had avoided the Salt and Vinegar Mealworms (20g) £3.99 because of my horror of maggoty thing,s but when I'd got a bit braver by the end of the taste test, I nibbled on a roasted insect, and found I preferred the texture of mealworm to crickets. The tangy vinegar flavour doesn't mask the nutty mealworm flavour, and I could see myself buying these to eat in future if they were more widely available. Rated: 5/5 3. Bug Farm Cricket Cookies, £7.99 from The only thing stopping these yummy chocolate chip cookies from scoring top marks was the price. But while the industry is still in its infancy, all the insect products I tried were more expensive than regular snacks. TV conservationist and bug lover Dr Sarah Beynon launched Bug Farm Foods with her chef husband Andy on a beautiful farm and nature reserve in St David's, Pembrokeshire, which is also home to the UK's first full-time edible insect cafe, Grub Kitchen, and its signature bug burger. Each cookie contains about UK-farmed 20 powdered crickets, which you can't taste at all, and I particularly liked the mocha and chilli crunch flavour cookies – they had a real kick to them (apologies for appalling pun). Rated: 4/5 4. Horizon Edible Insects, £8.99 from These guys get an extra point for sending Crunchy Dried Crickets (10g) insects in a compostable paper bag, and you do get two bags of dried insects for your money. There's really no need to have lots of flavourings added as these crickets had a mild nutty and earthy taste to them, so if you prefer your snacks unseasoned, Horizon's have no added salt, preservatives or additives. I'd probably sprinkle them over yoghurt like seeds, but they can also be incorporated into everyday recipes as an alternative protein source. Rated: 3/5
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Shake it off with a bite at The BAH
Has your favourite watering hole been slowly taken over by the yuppie crowd jigging to mind-numbing music that seems to have no beginning or end? If so, head to The BAH, where you will find a not-so-aged set of like-minded people nursing their drinks while old time country music gently wafts overhead. The BAH, named after that sound of relief that escapes you when we finally sit down for the day, has a conspiratorial sloth as its mascot. Arpita Ganesh, co-founder of The BAH, says, 'I wanted a place where one could come as they were and not think twice about having to dress up, a place where the music was retro and not jarring. I wanted The BAH to be a place I would love to go at the end of the day.' True enough, The BAH's simple, minimalist decor bids you welcome, inviting you to kick off your shoes off and relax. The lighting too, sets a mellow mood. Bar bites and small plates abound at The BAH, ranging from the ubiquitous Congress peanuts (served with the lovely addition of crumbled feta) to bruschetta platters and everything in between. We tried and enjoyed both the peanuts as well as the platter, limbering up our appetites for the rest of the afternoon. With an impressive 14 beers on tap, being parched is definitely off the cards at The BAH. Next up, were the shotgun pork strips and mushroom karagu. Ironically, the pork strips though tasty were outdone by the modestly named mushroom patties served on a mini roti of sorts. They were quite delicious. I would recommend the southern fried chicken whether one is a teetotaller or the tipple of your choice is as varied as they come. Crisp, bite-sized and served with chipotle sauce, the blend of spices is just right, making it a great accompaniment or standalone snack. The cosy pigs — pork sausages in puff pastry — were also quite nice. Once again, the spices and herbs used in the making of these handmade sausages were spot on. The menu is an eclectic one with pastas, steaks and burgers sharing space with rasam, sambhar and curd rice bowls as well as the option of chicken and fish curry with rice. However, all the yummy food aside, it was the drinks menu that won hands down. It is always heartening when your bartender-mixologist can gauge your palate, suggest and then serve to satisfaction. Mervyn Thomas behind the bar at The BAH, does just that. For instance, he elevates the classic screwdriver to a Not Just a Screwdriver with an addition of basil or thyme to add an interesting touch to Coco Bongo, a tender coconut and rum-based concoction. Desserts are simple, tried and tested affairs — tarts, panna cotta, tiramisu, pastries and cake — but their ice cream selections are interesting. We chose the ginger pineapple from the options of coffee hazelnut, chocolate peanut butter and berry sorbet. It's fresh, subtle flavour did not disappoint.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Save Money and Savor Flavor: Exploring Deep Frying
Deep frying, a beloved cooking method, can be both indulgent and practical. However, the cost of frequent deep frying can add up, and the right equipment can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, investing in a quality deep fryer can elevate your culinary experience. And, with the Amazon Great Summer Sale kicking off on May 1st at noon, with Prime members enjoying exclusive early access 12 hours prior, it's the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of deep fryers and cooking essentials at potentially discounted prices, allowing you to save money and savor flavor. 1. iBELL DF310M Electric Deep Fryer 3 Litre Image Source: Amazon. in Order Now The iBELL DF310M Electric Deep Fryer is a high-quality, 3-liter stainless steel deep fryer designed for home use. With its 2000W power and variable temperature control lid, this fryer allows for precise temperature control, ensuring perfect results for various fried foods. Key Features: High Power Heating Tube: 2000W power for fast and efficient heating. Variable Temperature Control: Adjustable temperature range from 130°C to 190°C for cooking different foods. Stainless Steel Heating Element: Durable and easy to clean. Removable Frying Basket: Easy to clean and convenient for frying. Oil Requirements: Requires oil to be filled between the MAX and MIN marks on the inside of the bowl. 2. AGARO Marvel 1700-Watt Deep Fryer Image Source: Amazon. in Order Now The AGARO Marvel Deep Fryer is a 2-liter capacity deep fryer with 1700-watt power, designed for cooking a variety of fried foods. With its variable temperature settings and safety features, this fryer provides a convenient and efficient way to prepare crispy and delicious food. Key Features: 2-Litre Capacity: Suitable for preparing a variety of fried foods, such as chips, fries, and chicken. Variable Temperature Settings: 3 temperature settings (150°C to 190°C) for cooking different types of food. Overheat Protection: Automatic protection against overheating for safe use. Detachable Parts: Easy to clean and maintain. Anti-Slip Feet: Improve stability and prevent accidents. Basic Temperature Control: Only 3 temperature settings may limit flexibility for some users. 3. KRISP Electric Deep Fryer Image Source: Amazon. in Order Now The KRISP Electric Deep Fryer is a high-performance, 6-liter stainless steel deep fryer designed for home use. With its powerful 2500W heating element and variable temperature control, this fryer allows for precise temperature control, ensuring perfect results for various fried foods. Key Features: Large Capacity: 6-liter oil capacity and spacious frying basket accommodate large batches of food. Powerful Performance: 2500W power for fast and efficient heating. Adjustable Temperature Control: Precise temperature control for optimal frying results. Easy to Clean: Removable frying basket and oil container make cleaning easy. Large Size: May occupy significant storage space. 4. DMDENT 1200ml Stainless Steel Deep Frying Pot Image Source: Amazon. in Order Now The DMDENT 1200ml Stainless Steel Deep Frying Pot is a compact and efficient mini oil fryer designed for frying a variety of foods. Key Features: Efficient Oil Filtration: Dense holes in the frying basket enable fast and effective oil filtration. Detachable Handle: Convenient for storage and saves valuable kitchen space. Oil Saving: 1200ml capacity allows for minimal oil use, reducing waste and promoting healthier frying. Manual Operation: Requires manual monitoring and control of temperature and oil levels. In conclusion, investing in a quality deep fryer can elevate your culinary experience and provide years of delicious fried foods. With various options available, from compact mini fryers to large capacity deep fryers, there's a suitable choice for every home cook. The Amazon Great Summer Sale, starting on May 1st at noon, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of deep fryers and cooking essentials at potentially discounted prices. Prime members can enjoy exclusive early access 12 hours prior. Don't miss out on this chance to save money and savor flavor with a new deep fryer. Disclaimer: At IDPL, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. It should not be construed as an endorsement to buy. IDPL may make a very small commission from its sale if one chooses to buy the product from any of the links in this article.
