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Stormzy to receive Silver Clef Award
Stormzy to receive Silver Clef Award
Stormzy, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, and Neneh Cherry are among the stars who will be honoured at next month's O2 Silver Clef Awards.
2023-05-24 15:00
MLB rumors: Braves could still face uphill climb for star pitcher despite cash-strapped incumbent team
MLB rumors: Braves could still face uphill climb for star pitcher despite cash-strapped incumbent team
The Atlanta Braves may be hoping to add Sonny Gray in free agency but it will take more than just money to convince the Twins pitcher to join up.
2023-11-10 11:00
Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of belongings on display before auction
Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of belongings on display before auction
More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen’s greatest hits, are going on display in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s London ahead of their sale
2023-08-04 00:05
No big boost expected in luxury spending during holiday season - Bain
No big boost expected in luxury spending during holiday season - Bain
PARIS Global sales of luxury goods will likely not grow significantly in the fourth quarter, with tourist flows
2023-11-14 19:15
Florida man, 71, caught spying on female neighbor through bathroom window half-naked on August 23
Florida man, 71, caught spying on female neighbor through bathroom window half-naked on August 23
David Lee Henning has been charged with voyeurism and two counts of burglary
2023-08-26 20:54
Arsenal director confirms Gunners transfer deadline day plans
Arsenal director confirms Gunners transfer deadline day plans
Arsenal director Edu confirms the club's plans for transfer deadline day.
2023-09-01 19:15
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has ruled a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples
2023-06-30 22:26
South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem
South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem
South Korea has canceled its plan to launch its first commercial-grade satellite citing a technical issue, days after rival North Korea reaffirmed its push to place its first military spy satellite into orbit
2023-05-24 17:10
How to make a traditional Sierra Leonean rich cake
How to make a traditional Sierra Leonean rich cake
I have fond childhood memories of the preparation process involved in making this cake,” says Maria Bradford, author of Sweet Salone. “We would often cream the butter and sugar by hand using a wooden spoon in Sierra Leone and this could take hours, but the end result was worth it. The next step is where Sierra Leonean ingenuity comes in. We would butter the inside of empty powdered milk tins and use these as baking tins. “The cake was then baked outside in the open on an improvised oven, with a large pot placed on top of three stones, with sand spread across the base. We put the cake tins on top of the hot sand in the pot and put the lid on. Our fuel was wood or charcoal, and when the fuel was very hot, we put lumps of hot charcoal on top of the lid of the pot to brown both the top and bottom of the cake.” Sierra Leonean-style rich cake Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 150g butter, plus extra for buttering 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 50g plain flour 150g self-raising flour 1-2tbsp full-fat milk Finely grated zest of 1 orange 1 tsp natural orange flavouring (I use Steenbergs’ Organic Orange Extract) Method: 1. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature. Generously butter an 18-centimetre cake tin. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/350F/gas mark 4. 2. Using an electric hand-mixer, cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is pale, light and fluffy (10-15 minutes). Don’t rush this step; the more thoroughly the butter and sugar are combined, the lighter the cake will be. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition. Add one tablespoon of flour with the last egg to prevent curdling. 3. Sift both flours into the bowl and gently fold in, adding just enough milk to give a mixture that drops slowly from a spoon when the spoon is held away from the bowl. Fold in the orange zest and orange flavouring. 4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 5. Turn the cake onto a cooling rack and leave to cool. Slice and enjoy. ‘Sweet Salone’ by Maria Bradford (Quadrille, £30). Read More A week’s worth of summery recipes (even when the weather is dire) The dish that defines me: Frank Yeung’s prawn wontons Discovering Sierra Leonean flavours in South London How to make cassava chips How to make West African brasied beef shorts in peanut and coconut milk In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden
2023-08-02 13:30
The Worst Time of Day to Visit McDonald's, According to an Expert
The Worst Time of Day to Visit McDonald's, According to an Expert
If you want fast service from McDonald's, avoid going during the turn over from breakfast to lunch.
2023-09-18 22:00
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 12, 2023
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 12, 2023
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for
2023-08-12 06:49
Young Diamondbacks Fan Robbed Spencer Steer of a Home Run Robbery
Young Diamondbacks Fan Robbed Spencer Steer of a Home Run Robbery
Impressive strength in doing so.
2023-08-27 01:27