At Cannes, independent film firms optimistic as streamers stumble
By Miranda Murray CANNES Independent film companies facing a market upended by the entry of streaming services are
2023-05-17 14:46
'It felt real': Amber Heard reveals how ex Johnny Depp used too much tongue during 'kiss that cost 60 million dollars' in $30M movie
Amber Heard had said that the kissing scene in 'Rum Diary' with Johnny Depp 'didn’t feel like a normal scene. It felt real' during her testomony
2023-05-17 14:27
'We stan so hard': Fans emotional as Maiwenn Le Besco holds Johnny Depp's hand and guides him at Cannes 2023
Despite facing online backlash, Johnny Depp received support from Maiwenn Le Besco, who stood by his side as they walked the red carpet hand-in-hand
2023-05-17 14:20
How did Al Pacino help Sylvester Stallone? 'The Family Stallone' star bagged iconic role rejected by Oscar-winning actor
Al Pacino turned down the $1.15 billion 'Rambo' action franchise, making way for Sylvester Stallone to take the lead role and earn $400 million
2023-05-17 14:18
Gordon Ramsay is going off the beaten track to become a better cook
While we might be most familiar with seeing Gordon Ramsay cooking up a storm in a galley, he says he loves to “get out of the kitchen and get my hands dirty”. That could explain why he’s filmed three series of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted on National Geographic, giving him the opportunity to explore different experiences and dishes from all over the globe. From snacking on alpaca meat 11,000 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes, to eating fish curry in Kerala, south India, Ramsay, 56, has been on a culinary tour of the world. “I always love to get out of the kitchen and get my hands dirty,” he says. “It gives me time to embed into local food communities and get inspired.” In the series, Ramsay switches positions – in many of his previous shows, he’s the teacher, but he’s very much the student in Uncharted. He says this “definitely made me more humble, especially when the locals don’t love my dishes”, but ultimately “experience helps me become a better chef”. Now, the chef is releasing a cookbook-meets-travelogue as an accompaniment to the TV show, with the recipes reflecting the diversity of his travels. Dishes include spicy grilled lobster with coconut and breadfruit from Hawaii, chicken pepper pot from the jungles of Guyana, New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp and spice-rubbed steaks with pele pele sauce from South Africa. We chatted to Ramsay about his approach to travel and food… How important is it to have an open mind when travelling? “Having an open mind really helps you to bed in with the local community. For me, I get to better understand the importance of each dish and ingredient. “It really helped me to craft some of the incredible dishes at our final cooks and now this amazing book. And trust me, I’ve taken all that knowledge and used it in my dishes at my restaurants around the world.” How can adventure help you understand a region’s culture and cuisine better? “If you want to go off the beaten path, you’re not getting on the tube or M5 to get there. You have to have some adventure involved! And as I learned in Peru with the mango tree, some of the best ingredients come from being out of your comfort zone.” Has travel always been a part of your food ethos? “When I was a young chef, I wanted to have all the experience and knowledge to help me be the best. I wasn’t going to places like Laos or Tasmania, but I was travelling and taking in everything I could get from every city I went to. “I may not have been rappelling a cliff or diving while learning in France, but trust me, some of those kitchens were just as intense!” What dish in the book took the most effort to master? “I’d have to say the Pandi curry in India. I’ve made many curries in my time, but this one was truly unique since it used pork. I’ve been to India many times, but never to this region and getting in so in-depth with the local purveyors. “I learned so much from the curry – to the coffee liquor to those spicy pickled vegetables – that said, the biggest challenge for me during that trip had to be getting the ants we used for the ant curry out of my hair!” Did you fail at anything? “Of course I’ve failed. I’ve lost fires, burned protein, disappointed the locals – but I’ve always picked myself up and tweaked and finessed my mistakes. “Mistakes aren’t bad when it comes to cooking, it’s the perfect learning experience. So if you fail with any of the recipes, just learn and adjust and keep trying.” What was the most memorable destination you went to? “That’s so tough, that’s like choosing a favourite child. They were all so unique and beautiful, but I think Tasmania was really memorable to me. The culture of bartering and the incredible seafood really opened my eyes to the incredible bounty that island has.” What’s the biggest lesson you learned from filming Uncharted and writing the cookbook? “Resourcefulness and making sure that we only take what we need. Those principles are very similar to what we are running and doing in restaurants, use what you need, take what you need. And making sure it’s seasonality at its best.” ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure With 60 Recipes From Around The Globe’ (published by National Geographic, £25). You can stream all episodes of National Geographic’s ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’ exclusively on Disney+. Read More Three meat-free dishes to try this National Vegetarian Week How to make TikTok’s viral whole roasted cauliflower What is coronation chicken? The story of the royal recipe and how to make it Healthy lemony smoked salmon pasta that takes zero effort Easy coronation chicken pie recipe chosen by Mary Berry Andi Oliver on turning 60 and channeling her anger into power
2023-05-17 14:18
Did Kai Cenat and iShowSpeed turn down $40M Kick offer? Here's why Adin Ross is ‘hurt'
Kai Cenat called out Adin Ross for lying about the contract that never came his way
2023-05-17 13:57
'You've missed the point': Here's how Tom Cruise lost 'Edward Scissorhands' role to Johnny Depp
Tom Cruise's inquisitive nature costed him the cult classic 'Edward Scissorhands'
2023-05-17 13:51
'That boy and his mom deserve your love': Chris Pratt faces backlash for leaving ex-wife Anna Faris out of heartfelt Mother's Day post
Chris Pratt acknowledged his wife, mom and mother-in-law as well as the other mothers in his life but failed to mention his ex-wife Anna Faris in the post
2023-05-17 13:50
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown
2023-05-17 13:28
'He wanted to make his dad proud': 'The Family Stallone' star Sylvester Stallone's oldest son Sage Stallone died under mysterious circumstances
Despite his notable accomplishments as an actor and director, it's clear that Sage Stallone was struggling with personal issues that were taking a toll on his health
2023-05-17 13:24
Virgin Orbit enters $17 million 'stalking horse' bid to sell aircraft assets
(Reuters) -Bankrupt satellite launch company Virgin Orbit said on Tuesday it entered into a "stalking horse" agreement with Stratolaunch to
2023-05-17 13:24
'Leave me alone': Joy Behar tells 'The View' co-hosts to 'shut up' as they jeer about her personal life
The conversation soon went downhill when Joy Behar opened up about how she is still enjoying her life, being an 80-year-old
2023-05-17 13:24