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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
The unusual gift Prince Edward received from a Canadian leader - and why the Queen called the country her 'second home'
What do you give the person who has it all? This was the question Canadian Premier Gary Doer was faced with when Prince Edward came to visit. As a Commonwealth realm, Canada has a strong relationship with the British Monarchy. The prince met families of Canadian military serving in Afghanistan as part of a three-day visit to Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, as part of a royal tour in June 2008. His visit included meeting with the Premier, military families and presenting awards at the Children's Hospital. The usual gift for such occasions is a soapstone carving which tell stories, preserve cultural traditions and represent important beliefs and values. Famously the Queen was given a gift of five trumpeter swans for her coronation in 1952. But Manitoba's Premier had a gift in mind that would hark back to centuries-old tradition and honour the prince's two young children. The Premier presented the prince with a pair of framed notices naming two lakes in the central Canadian province after his children. Edward had recently welcomed his second child, James – now the Earl of Wessex. Lady Louise was four years old at the time and the children grew up largely out of the spotlight. The gift followed a centuries-old tradition of naming cities and landmarks after royalty. And Manitoba has lakes named after the Queen's six other grandchildren. Also in the province are Lakes Prince William, Prince Henry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips and Zara Phillips. Edward was given this gift in honour of his visit to Churchill in northern Manitoba in 1990 For a long time, members of the Royal Family named places in Canada after themselves. Queen Victoria has more namesakes in Canada than any other royal – even though she never visited. And there is another Lake Louise in Canada which was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Queen Victoria's fourth daughter. She became the first princess to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the province of Alberta is also named for Princess Louise. In 1878, her husband, John Campbell, Lord Lorne, became governor general of Canada and they moved to Ottawa. The couple played a key role in the creation of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and the National Gallery of Canada and took part in the first royal tour of British Columbia. The princess wrote in 1924: 'I am intensely proud of this beautiful and wonderful Province being called after me, and that my husband should have thought of it.' In June 2008, also among the 300 guests keen to catch a glimpse of Edward were two young children from military families who presented the prince with cuddly polar bears for his own children. The Vancouver Sun wrote at the time: 'Recognising that two children – even royal ones – wouldn't have much use for a piece of parchment, Doer also called upon two children of Manitoba soldiers to present the prince with two plush polar bears in honour of his visit to Churchill in northern Manitoba in 1990.' Edward reportedly said he hoped one day his children would get to see a real polar bear in the wilds of northern Manitoba, as he himself had in the past. The prince's mother, the late Queen, loved Canada and often called it her 'second home'. The Queen made 22 official visits to Canada in her 70-year-reign, and one as Princess Elizabeth – more than any other country outside the UK. On her death, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said: 'The Queen had a deep and abiding love and affection for Canadians. 'She was our queen for almost half of Canada's existence and was one of my favorite people in the world.' Perhaps because of this, Edward turned to his mother, who was honorary commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), when it came to picking a gift when he returned to the country the following year. In 2009 he gifted a 16-month-old yellow Labrador called Suzanna to the RCMP, of which the Queen was Commissioner-in-Chief, during a ceremony in Alberta. He said that the Queen picked Suzanna's name in honour of the 1936 novel by Canadian author Muriel Denison. There is a longstanding relationship between the Royal Family and the RCMP. The force gifted eight horses to the Queen since 1969, including four that are still alive today. Her first horse given, presented in 1969, was a black mare named Burmese. Burmese was reportedly her favourite horse, and she rode her at Trooping the Colour for 18 consecutive years, from 1969 to 1986. The four surviving horses – George, Elizabeth, Derby and Sir John, led her funeral procession. But after training as a bomb-sniffing dog, Suzanna retired in 2013 after it became apparent her 'docile temperament' was not a fit for police work. The prince returned to Manitoba with his wife Sophie, now Duchess of Edinburgh, in June 2016 to award the Duke of Edinburgh's International certificates. This was Edward's 38th visit to Canada and Sophie's first visit to Manitoba. As their daughter Lady Louise approaches her final year at university, it is expected she will step into the spotlight. The young royal shares many similar traits with her grandmother, the late Queen, from her love for animals to her appearance. She may also share Elizabeth's love for Canada and we may see a Royal Visit to her namesake lake in the future.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Miss Manners: Should women initiate marriage proposals more often?
Dear Miss Manners: Relative to the long-standing tradition of men proposing marriage to women, and in this day of slow (but hopefully inexorable) movement toward gender equity, I wonder if the percent of marriage proposals initiated by women has increased. Should it? Sure, it should. In a sensible world, it would hardly matter which half of a couple suggested getting married.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Add These Cookbooks To Your Beach Bag This Summer
Cookbooks and the like for the summer; at the beach and in the kitchen. Summer is technically still a few weeks away but mentally the picnic baskets and beach bags have been packed since early Spring. The perfect beach bag usually has all the essentials for a long day of sunshine and relaxation, like sunscreen and sunglasses and water and snacks, but surely, a good book or two. Though cookbooks may not be the first on a list of good reads for the beach, each of the books here are good for an experience well-beyond cooking a great recipe. There are characters and curiosities, narratives and plot, life lessons and aha's, all packaged in artfully designed pages that are simply too beautiful to keep on a shelf. Most of these books focus on traditions and are steeped in personal reflection. All of these books will enrich your cultural and culinary chops. All of these books deserve to have a life inside and outside the kitchen. None of them will be a waste of your time. Umma by mother and daughter duo, Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon Ahn. I'm not crying you're crying. Not that Sarah Ahn of Ahnest Kitchen meant to jerk the tears from our ducts, but readers are let in to this beautiful mother-daughter collection and their love of tradition and culture in a way that feels so intimate. The privilege of being let in is poignant and ever present. There are over 100 family recipes and stories that take us back to their history and lives in Korea to their lives today in the United States. The duo has given readers and Korean food enthusiasts a counter seat to a Masterclass in Korean cooking from Sarah's mom, a former restauranteur. Everything is revealed from pantry necessities or knife skills, to how to choose produce, what she likes from Costco, to her deep dive into rice, and Sarah's childhood tales behind one purple lunch pail. Can't Wait to Try: The Korean BBQ Short Ribs (p.162); Spinach Fried Rice (p.277); Kimchi Pancakes (p.316); and the Iced Corn Latte (p. 356) A one-of-a-kind introspective look a Pakistan, its history, its geography, its people, and its ... More extraordinary food. Rounds and rounds of applause for this beautiful, weighty, tribute. In a book that is the first of its kind and one that is deeply personal, Maryam Jillani the reporter meets Maryam Jillani the Pakistani writer who proclaims her discoveries with a groundswell of pride. Pakistan gifts readers with a studied view of the country's rich culture, one to be 'seen' and understood well beyond its politics. Interspersed with essays that illuminate Pakistan's geography and culture and the people who make up its complex global story, the book contains numerous recipes that further connect all the dots. Can't Wait to Try: Borani Banjan (p. 89); Pata Gobi (p.99); Kadhi Pakora (p.103); and the Seviyan for dessert (p. 242). Dinner by Meera Sodha Once a cook, not always a cook. After a dark spell blanketing an unknown course, Meera Sodha had to do some soul searching before she could reclaimed her mojo in the kitchen again. Once she did, there was no turning back. It took a shift in perspective from cooking for work to cooking for pleasure and for her family. Whenever joy was sparked in the kitchen again from a new recipe, said recipe went into an 'orange book', which, over time and all dressed up a became what we now hold in our hands. When flipping through Dinner, it feels like a chatting with a good friend who's just been lit up from her insides out. It's underscored by a rejuvenated cook, and you can't help but want to be part of that. 'The ability to put a good dinner on the table has become my superpower,' she notes. 'And I want it to be yours too.' Can't Wait to Try: Rojak Salad with Avocado, tofu and tamarind (p. 76); Marbled Egg Omelet with Nam Pla (p.104); Lentil Soup with Harissa and Preserved Lemon (p.159); and Matcha Mochi Cakes with Sesame Brittle (p. 301). There's Always Room at the Table by Kaleb Wyse Midwest in the house! Kaleb Wyse of Wyse Guide has brought us into his world one bucolic scene at a time. It feels a little bit like heaven; but nope, it's just Iowa. He introduces us to friends and family as a cast of characters and reminds us how important it can be to turn to our own 'cast' for a rich sense of place and inspiration. Before even getting to the many delicious recipes inside the book, Wyse tells us three of his rules for gathering it all together: The recipes had to remind him of his mom, grandmas or great-grandmas; they had to be available nearby--he not only lives across from his childhood home but in the home of one of his grandparents'; and the dishes had to be delicious--duh--and no nonsense. Anyone could take one skip-to-the-loo through the pages and see it is as approachable as it is wholesome as it is enticing. Can't Wait to Try: Chicken & Biscuits (p. 74); Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Frosting (p.4); Roasted Zucchini, Dill & Feta Dip (p. 155); and Peach Shortcake Bars (p. 232). The Italian Summer Kitchen by Cathy Whims This a book built not on a family tradition entrenched in generations of nonnas and their passed-down recipes. Instead it is built on one Pacific Northwest chef's pure passion for and allegiance to Italian cuisine. Chef Cathy Whims, of Nostrana in Portland--which turns 20 later this year--is like many of us who fall in love with all things Italian. Unlike many of us, however, she followed her passion directly to the doorstep of legend Marcella Hazan's kitchen and with the experience she gained therein, was forever changed. Every recipe in the book is made all the more enticing by artist Kate Lewis's lively illustrations; together, La Dolce Vita feels achievable, Italian or not. Can't Wait to Try: Insalata Nostrana (p. 30); Ligurian Seafood Stew (p. 61) Potato Gnocchi--a la Marcella Hazan-- (p.87); and Almond Granita (p. 148). Baking for Two by America's Test Kitchen I am overjoyed by this book, and I've dog-eared more recipes than not. But wait a minute! Where has this book been all my life? Or the last five years, at least? I've empty-nested and remarried and have had to learn how to cook all over again. Cooking for less than a houseful takes training. So here we go. The pros of pros at America's Test Kitchen have not only made cooking smaller doable, they've done so by including mouth-watering recipes presented with endless tips on tools, recipe variations, or equipment. The calories don't shrink, however, but learning to cook smaller can reap big dividends of joy. Can't Wait to Try: Cherry Cobbler with Spiced Wine (p. 66); Whole-Wheat Carrot Snack Cake (p. 108); Bean and Cheese Pupusas (p. 209); Pineapple, Ginger, and Lime Tarts (p. 175) You won't lose this book at the beach. With bright, vibrant illustrations from Danny Miller and ... More photographs by Ren Fuller, tinned fish is loud and proud. Tinned fish is one of life's culinary treasures and something that has come back to the forefront in a big, beautiful way, thanks to the badassery of our resident Fishwives, Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb. Because of them, tinned fish no longer hides in the cupboards as a second thought; it can be up, front, and first. As a matter of fact, I have a stinky, fishy breakfast quite regularly; the stinkier the better, in my book. Throw in a serving of stinky kimchi and I'm very very happy. So, when a book shows up that regals tinned fish with such esteem, I'm an instant fan. Along with recipe developer Vilda Gonzalez, we get to make tinned fish a meal, a snack, a soirée, or a full-fledged, fishy celebration. Can't Wait to Try: Chili Crisp Salmon Lettuce Wrap (p. 79); Risotto with Tinned Octopus and Smoked Paprika (p. 114); Anchovy Bagna Càuda (p. 157); Latkes with Sour Cream and Chives, and Smoked Mackerel (p. 199) Cover to So Easy So Good, a perfect book for light dishes; made for summer or no fuss cooking ... More anytime. How lucky are we that we have a book here so rooted in nutrition, not just deliciousness. That said, it took a dark time and place for Kylie Sakaida to come out the other side in health, healing, and cooking with joy and confidence. Not only does she walk us through a trying time in her youth when food was the enemy but shares the details of her recovery. And, not only did she regain a love for food, but she became a dietician who now helps millions of people everyday across her social platforms to find balance in their relationship to food. Full of delicious recipes and lessons on finding balance, everyone who strives for it in any form could take a lesson from So Easy So Good. Can't Wait to Try: Chinese Steamed Eggs (p. 79); Sesame Garlic Tofu (p. 139); Kimchi Beef & Tofu Stew (p. 157); Onigiri Rice Balls (p. 243); Creamy Peach Pops (p, 254) The following two books here are not about cooking or food per se, but sit happily in the world of hospitality. One party of a book on wine, Rebel School of Wine by Tyler Balliet. I have a sign near my dining room table that says 'this kitchen is for dancing'; this book by the originator of Wine Riot and Rosé Mansion comes with the similar jubilant plea. Wine is about enjoyment; drinking it shouldn't feel like anything but the pursuit of pleasure. Within five pages of Rebel School of Wine you will very quickly discover a world you want to live in. The intimidation factor surrounding the libation's history or enthusiast's landscape falls away and you are walked though every element of the wine world in a very straight forward, dare I say, fun way. No matter how much other books on wine try to be less of an affront to your intelligence, it is rare to see a text that is so inviting on the subject. To how wine is made and regional highlights to the economics behind the industry and tools of the trade, there's nothing left out. Covered in bright, bold illustrations by Amber Day, Balliet and Creative Director Morgan First give us a wine book with back-to-school-colorful-doodles-energy, and the step-by-step insider's guide you wish you wrote yourself. Last but certainly not least, lessons from a legend… The latest book from José Andrés, Change the Recipe, was released on April 22. To many, José Andrés is a larger-than-life figure who has gone from sprinkling a bit of his beloved Spain and its beautiful cuisine across the globe to someone with a Herculean capacity to give and to feed those in need. In Change the Recipe, however, he draws us in with his signature voice--full of kindness and passion--while peeling back the curtain on some of the major lessons he's learned from the early days of the military and professional cooking to becoming a U.S. citizen and navigating the high stakes that comes with his work for the World Central Kitchen. All in all, readers catch wind of one person finding purpose and that in itself makes for a hearty, enriching read.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Family tradition brings swimmers to opening day of Joplin pools JOPLIN, Mo. — The water may still be a little cool, but that didn't stop swimmers from taking advantage of opening day in Joplin. 0:46 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Secrets of the picture perfect graduation ceremony at elite $33K-a-year private school
At an elite $33K-a-year private school in Texas, the girls' graduation is far more than just a ceremony - it's a century-old tradition that's picture-perfect. With graduation season in full swing across America, students are no strangers to embracing cherished traditions and festivities alongside friends, savoring their final moments together before embarking on the next chapter of their lives. The highly anticipated milestone is brought to light through vibrant school-colored confetti, over-the-top decorations and after-parties. Each year, the countless celebrations flood social media with snapshots of proud graduates, beaming families and campuses transformed into scenes of bittersweet endings and exciting new beginnings. But in Dallas, no commencement photos turn heads quite like those from The Hockaday School in Dallas - proving year after year that they just might have the internet beat. At this prestigious, all-girls college-preparatory school, graduation tradition isn't just upheld, it's elevated into an art form featuring a breathtaking blend of elegance. Earlier this month, the school celebrated its 111th Commencement, where 124 girls crossed the iconic Ashley H. Priddy Commencement Terrace to receive their diplomas in a ceremony as graceful as it is grand. One of the most distinctive and enchanting features of the ceremony is the graduates' attire - flowing white dresses paired with wide-brimmed hats, each uniquely decorated with hand-picked flowers. No commencement photos turn heads quite like those from The Hockaday School in Texas - proving year after year that they just might have the internet beat with stunning graduation snapshots This timeless tradition, dating back over a century, transforms the ceremony into a living garden of color and individuality, making it truly unforgettable for the graduates - and the internet - alike. First introduced by Ela Hockaday in 1914, the white dress has remained a lasting staple for every young woman crossing the stage, according to Hockaday Fourcast. Her choice for white dresses was deeply intentional - meant to embody Southern charm while honoring the achievements of the young women wearing them. 'She wanted to bring the old southern charm but also show that the school produced cultured, intelligent ladies,' archives manager Emily Embry said of Ela, as reported by the outlet. 'For them to be dressed up in beautiful white dresses just made it so special,' she added. Selecting the graduation dress each year is a thoughtful process of its own - each year's design reflecting the unique spirit of the graduating class and the moment in time they step across the stage. 'The really exciting part for me is wondering what the fashion at that time was and thinking what made the girls choose this one dress out of all the dresses,' Embry said. The process begins a full year ahead, in June, when a senior's parent takes on the important role of coordinating the wardrobe each girl will wear. In 2013, Nancy Winston, who proudly graduated from Hockaday in 1982, took on the challenge, according to Hockaday Fourcast. She began her search in the bridal department of Stanley Korshak and, with the help of a store employee, narrowed down five to six dresses, each representing a different style. But before the dresses are even unveiled to the senior class, each option must first be approved by the Headmistress. 'Probably one of the most unique aspects of Hockaday commencement is that the whole senior class gets to vote on it,' Winston said, as reported by the outlet. 'Everyone respects that it needs to be a dress that will look good on everybody.' Then comes the long awaited moment: the dresses are modeled to the graduates in a beloved annual fashion show, after which the graduates cast their final votes. But no Hockaday commencement would be complete without the signature sun hats - grand, wide-brimmed and uniquely created by each graduate. While the hats may seem like a charming accessory, for many graduates they serve as a heartfelt tribute to relatives who walked the same path before them. Since the 1991 shift from colored to white hats, those wearing a relatives vintage hat vibrantly stood out among a sea of white - a quiet yet powerful symbol of connection Since the 1991 shift from colored to white hats, those wearing a relatives vintage hat vibrantly stood out among a sea of white - a quiet yet powerful symbol of connection. 'I don't think it's about the color of the hat, it's just that somebody hung onto the hat for 30 years waiting for the next graduate,' Nancy said, as reported by Hockaday Fourcast. 'All that was important was that you were honoring your mother, sister, grandmother or aunt, whether or not anyone else knew.' However, this year marked only the fifth time in the school's 111-year-history that graduates had the option to wear a traditional cap and gown along with a colored hat, People Newspapers reported. Initially, concerns emerged that departing the uniformity of the attire would lessen the ceremony's symbolic impact after the decision was made in 2021. Yet many students felt the change actually strengthened their sense of unity, as each year, a few classmates request alternative attire - often citing religious beliefs or body image concerns as key reasons. Sidney Kronbach, a graduate of the 2022 class, worked alongside a few other students to advocate for the change. 'For me, it was lovely to see the support that the petition got in our grade and beyond,' Kronbach said, as reported by People Newspapers. 'The most important thing to me and a major reason I support the decision is that while the single white dress is supposed to symbolize unity amongst the senior class, there is nothing unifying about someone feeling excluded.' Though the graduates wear matching white dresses and sing the same cherished songs - core elements of the Hockaday tradition - each girl's individuality now blossoms through the vibrant flowers crowning her hat. Kate, a Hockaday senior in 2013, described the process of choosing flowers as 'strenuous' but enthralling, Hockaday Fourcast reported. 'Picking flowers for my hat was probably one of the most difficult style decisions I have ever had to make,' Kate told the outlet. 'During my consultation with the florist so many questions were running through my head. What colors? What will I think about my flowers a year from now? Ten years from now?' she added. 'Eventually, I decided on what I thought was just me, at that moment.' Archives manager Emily Embry noted that this process has evolved dramatically over the years. In the past, graduates simply had to choose from whatever flowers the florist had in stock that day. Today, the girls have thousands of color and style options. 'It helps to bring out the personality of each girl,' Embry told the outlet. 'It's especially nice to see the girls have fun with it.' This year, alongside the elegant ceremony, the girls enjoyed unique touches like custom hat-shaped cookies, decorated with beautiful colors and congratulatory messages. One student gave an inspiring speech to her fellow 'sisters', highlighting their shared experiences of womanhood in front of friends and family. 'As high as we've grown, we have so much left to go,' graduate Alex Blue Baron said during her speech, which was shared to the school's Instagram page. 'Being a daisy means coming into full bloom,' she continued. In a heartfelt moment, Baron addressed the crowd, reflecting on the challenges of change and how their shared experiences at Hockaday have bonded the class for life. 'And Class of 2025 - remember your roots,' she said, taking in the faces of her classmates, all together in the same space for what might be the very last time. 'Because no matter how high you grow, you'll always be a daisy.'
