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Anifa Mvuemba & Tia Adeola Wowed NYFW. They Want To Help Other Black Designers Do The Same
Anifa Mvuemba & Tia Adeola Wowed NYFW. They Want To Help Other Black Designers Do The Same
Black women fashion designers are constantly echoing the same sentiment: there’s still a need for more diversity in the industry and more resources for Black designers. Although New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has become more inclusive and diverse in recent years, this season’s roster of Black designers still only made up roughly 15 percent of the week’s calendar. Designer Tia Adeola, who has a self-titled clothing brand, says financial accessibility is one of the biggest barriers for many young designers.
2023-09-14 07:52
Mexico's FEMSA posts second-quarter net profit up 18%
Mexico's FEMSA posts second-quarter net profit up 18%
MEXICO CITY Mexico's FEMSA, which controls one of the world's largest Coca-Cola bottlers and a string of convenience
2023-07-27 21:46
Is French cooking ever fuss-free?
Is French cooking ever fuss-free?
Here we have a great French classic made into a vegetarian treat,” says Michel Roux. “I’ve suggested a selection of vegetables, but you can vary them according to the season and spice them up with more chilli if you like a bit of heat. “Delicious as a main meal or as an accompaniment, this can be made in individual portions as well as a large tart. It’s fine to use shop-bought puff pastry – I do!” Vegetable tart tatin Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 small heads of red chicory 3 small heads of yellow chicory 200g slender carrots, halved lengthways 300g kohlrabi, cut into batons 100g cauliflower florets or sprouting broccoli, halved 1 large onion, cut into wedges 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced Leaves from 1 thyme sprig 350g puff pastry Flour, for dusting Salt and black pepper Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut the heads of chicory in half (or if they are large, into quarters) and put them in a bowl with the other vegetables. Add the oil and toss, then season with salt and black pepper. Spread the vegetables over a baking tray and roast them in the oven for eight to 10 minutes. The vegetables should be partly cooked and have a little colour. 2. Melt the butter in a large (28cm) ovenproof frying pan, then sprinkle over the sugar. Place the cooked vegetables, sliced chilli and thyme on top, making sure to pack the vegetables tightly. 3. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface to three millimetres thick. Place the pastry over the vegetables, tucking it in around the edges. Make a few holes in the pastry with the point of a knife, then bake for 20 minutes. Leave to cool a little, then place a plate over the pan and carefully turn the pan over to invert the tart on to the plate. Serve warm. Tagliolini with seafood “I love seafood, and pasta and shellfish are always a great combination,” says Roux. “Keep this simple with mussels and clams, or if you want to go to town, use other shellfish, such as razor clams or cockles, when they’re in season. The fennel seeds and pastis bring that lovely aniseed flavour that works so well with seafood.” Serves: 2 Ingredients: 400g clams 500g mussels 2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 garlic cloves, chopped 50ml pastis 150g shelled raw prawns 4 tbsp crème fraiche 300g fresh tagliolini or 180g dried tagliolini or tagliatelle Handful of herbs (parsley, chives, chervil), finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon Salt and black pepper Method: 1. Wash the clams and mussels well in cold water and discard any that are broken or don’t close when tapped. Remove any beards from the mussels. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the shallot, fennel seeds and garlic and sweat until they start to colour. Add the clams, then the mussels. Pour in the pastis, cover the pan and cook for five to seven minutes until all the shells have opened. Take care not to overcook the shellfish. 3. Tip everything into a colander placed over a bowl, then pass the cooking liquid through a fine sieve or a strainer lined with muslin. Pick the flesh from the mussels and clams, leaving a few in the shell to use as a garnish. Tip the cooking liquor back into the pan, bring it to the boil and boil for five minutes. Add the prawns and crème fraiche, then, when the prawns have turned pink, add the picked mussels and clams. 4. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add two tablespoons of salt. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain. Add the drained pasta to the pan of shellfish and stir well. Add the chopped herbs and garnish with some mussels and clams in shells. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper, then serve at once. Almond and raspberry frangipani tart “I adore almond puddings and this French version of a Bakewell tart is one of my favourites,” says Roux. “It’s rich and indulgent but there is some fruit in there as well! Raspberries work perfectly with almonds but cherries would also be good here.” Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: For the pastry: 150g butter, softened 90g caster sugar 2 free-range eggs Pinch of salt 240g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 75g ground almonds For the almond cream: 200g butter, softened 200g caster sugar 200g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 4 free-range eggs 1 tbsp dark rum or Ratafia (fruit-based liqueur) For the jam and fruit: 60g raspberry jam 250g raspberries To serve: Icing sugar Ice cream or chantilly cream Method: 1. For the pastry, mix the softened butter with the caster sugar until combined. Mix in the eggs, then add the salt, flour and ground almonds and bring everything together into a dough. You can do this by hand or in a food processor or stand mixer. 2. Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill it in the fridge for about two hours. Dust your work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and use it to line a tart tin or flan ring measuring about 24 centimetres in diameter. Chill again until needed. 3. For the almond cream, whisk the butter and sugar until pale, then add the ground almonds and flour and whisk to combine. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then add the rum or Ratafia. 4. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Remove the tart case from the fridge and spread a thin layer of jam over the pastry. Add the almond cream and arrange the raspberries evenly on top. 5. Bake for about 45 minutes until the tart is golden and cooked through. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with ice cream or cool with chantilly cream. Don’t put this tart in the fridge. ‘Michel Roux At Home’ by Michel Roux (Seven Dials, £26). 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2023-09-19 13:45
Andrew Cowell: £2 bus man sets off on journey to Poland
Andrew Cowell: £2 bus man sets off on journey to Poland
Andrew Cowell says the trip will be a different experience and help to reduce his carbon footprint.
2023-06-21 23:49
Breathe easier and save 50% on this HEPA air purifier
Breathe easier and save 50% on this HEPA air purifier
TL;DR: As of July 25, the Wetie PM2.5 Air Purifier is on sale for only
2023-07-25 17:45
Eurovision 2023: All 37 songs hitting the finals
Eurovision 2023: All 37 songs hitting the finals
It's that time again, Eurovision fiends. Time for chaotic choreography, high-drama ballads, nail-biter political point
2023-05-09 20:21
Bonds Sink, S&P 500 Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak: Markets Wrap
Bonds Sink, S&P 500 Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak: Markets Wrap
Government bonds fell while stocks ended the day higher as traders speculated central banks will keep interest rates
2023-09-26 04:57
Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga
Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga
Around 200 Cubans marched in Havana on Saturday to the rhythm of conga, a popular dance, protesting against homophobia and transphobia, and celebrating...
2023-05-14 16:58
Alps to Atlas: Swiss-inspired cheese comes to Algeria mountains
Alps to Atlas: Swiss-inspired cheese comes to Algeria mountains
Sporting a white cap and apron, Rachid Ibersiene bustles around vats at his dairy in Algeria's Atlas Mountains where he has brought the tradition of...
2023-07-06 11:45
This comprehensive CompTIA and IT training bundle is on sale for 75% off
This comprehensive CompTIA and IT training bundle is on sale for 75% off
TL;DR: The Exams Digest 2023 CompTIA and IT Lifetime Training Bundle is on sale for
2023-09-14 12:16
5 best wireless headphones under $100
5 best wireless headphones under $100
If you want to cheat the system a bit and get your hands on incredible,
2023-10-21 17:52
The TCL RayNeo X2 is the all-in-one smart assistant
The TCL RayNeo X2 is the all-in-one smart assistant
These glasses are the first in the world of Augmented Reality. The TCL RayNeo X2
2023-08-24 04:19