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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Chop, chop: How to make this perfect pork dish this weekend
Ingredients Serves: 2 2 bone-in pork chops (150–200g each, about 2cm thick) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste Chorizo jam 100g chorizo, finely diced 1 small red onion (about 80g), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey 50 ml red wine 1 tsp tomato paste Apple and watercress salad 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced 50g watercress, washed and dried 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt Method Preheat the oven to 200C (fan 180C). To begin, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate while preparing the jam. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced chorizo and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the fat renders and the chorizo crisps slightly. Add the red onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, honey, red wine and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and set aside. Now to cook the pork chops. Heat an oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes. Next in a mixing bowl, toss the sliced Granny Smith apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add the watercress, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toss gently to combine. Place a pork chop on each plate. Spoon a generous dollop of chorizo jam over the top or serve on the side. Arrange the apple and watercress salad next to the pork chop. Serve immediately, with a glass of crisp white wine or sparkling water for a refreshing pairing. Tip – make the chorizo jam ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving. Gary Townsend is Chef Owner of Elements on New Kirk Road, Bearsden, Glasgow.
Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The latest Hong Kong food news and events 2025
It is once again time for Caprice Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong to refresh their yearly bar menu – this time named Elements. Bar manager Anyss Saintilan has spent months perfecting nine cocktails inspired by fundamental elements and textures found in nature, namely Flower, Cotton, Water, Leaf, Leather, Fire, Feather, Wood, and Air. The menu is presented in an innovative wooden frame containing nine boxes that guests can swivel to reveal tasting notes, and even slide open to interact with the key ingredients. Water is a refreshing Champagne-based cocktail with oyster leaf and elderflower that carries a hint of mango and pineapple, despite containing no fruits whatsoever. Pandan lovers will enjoy the gin-based Leaf, a tropical tall drink with celery, lime, sugar, and a dash of absinthe. The further down the menu, the more spirit-forward the drinks get, such as Air, a white Negroni with cucumber-infused gin, Lillet, and Suze that will feature different fruit notes through the year. Other notable mentions include Wood, containing cognac aged in burned sandalwood that allows the spirit to taste different upon each return to Caprice; and the soft, minty Cotton, which is a lovechild of the Grasshopper and the Ramos Gin Fizz. All cocktails are available at $220, and are the perfect accompaniment to the lovely harbour view from Caprice Bar.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Author John Boyne: ‘I agree with JK Rowling, but if I didn't, I would just keep my mouth shut'
John Boyne is an Irish author from Co Dublin. He is best known for his historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which was adapted into a film of the same name, and more recently his Elements series. He lives in Co Dublin.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
New S.F. block party aims to revitalize Mint Plaza
A new weekly block party is taking over San Francisco's Mint Plaza this summer and Mayor Daniel Lurie is certain it's the kind of event that will 'bring downtown back.' MintedSF plans to highlight the culture and creativity of the Bay Area while reactivating the space between Fifth and Mint streets, with free weekly live music performances across a variety of genres, from pop and R&B to house and reggaeton from 5-9 p.m. Fridays starting July 4. 'This spot is gonna be popping,' Lurie said in a video filmed at Mint Plaza and shared to Instagram on Monday, June 16. The series is set to launch with musical acts Elements and Rojai in the Pocket. MintedSF organizers are inviting the public to vote on which DJ crew will conclude its run on Sept. 19. Interested acts can apply online until July 15 for consideration. Voting during the remainder of July will determine who gets the closing slot. Other confirmed programming include a set by vinyl-only DJ crew Sweater Fun, tropical bass act Sazon Libre and DJ and instrumentalist J Boogie's Dubtronic Science. Presented by downtown creative events agency Make It Mariko and funded by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the all-ages series also promises visual artists and pop-ups for attendees to enjoy. Mint Plaza restaurants Sushi Hashiri, Burma Love and 54 Mint will offer exclusive to-go and dine-in menus during each event. 'We're celebrating the rhythm, flavor and resilience of San Francisco — not by chasing what's gone and who left, but by lifting up who has always been here,' Gina Mariko Rosales, CEO of Make It Mariko, said in a statement. While MintedSF is free, attendees are encouraged to RSVP online for opportunities to win prizes and restaurant vouchers. 'San Francisco is alive because of the people who never gave up on it, and MintedSF is here to honor them,' Rosales said. 'This weekly series is for the locals and lovers of the city who've been building community, creating and showing up through it all.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thesis Elements Named "SIS Solution Provider of the Year" in 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards
Prestigious awards program honors Thesis Elements for transforming student success for smaller institutions CHESTERFIELD, Mo., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thesis Elements, a Student Information System (SIS) provider purpose-built for small to midsize higher education institutions, today announced it has been named "SIS Solution Provider of the Year". Thesis earned the coveted title in 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global education technology market. "Small and mid-sized colleges have long been underserved by legacy SIS providers," said Jason Duggan, CEO of Thesis Elements. "This award is a powerful validation of our mission to build technology that works for the unique demands of these institutions—giving their teams the tools they need to work more efficiently while staying focused on what matters most: the student experience." Thesis Elements is recognized for providing a comprehensive, modular cloud-based SIS platform that includes core functionality such as registration, billing and financial aid, degree planning, housing, and reporting—all with deep integration into LMS, CRM and ERP systems. The platform is also backed by an active client user community and a responsive product team that work in close collaboration to execute the product roadmap. The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize innovation, hard work, and success in a range of educational technology categories. This year's program attracted more than 2,700 nominations from around the world. Thesis Elements stood out for its ability to meet the mission-critical needs of smaller institutions with an intentionally simplified, cloud-native SIS platform that delivers the functionality of enterprise systems without the high cost, complexity, or lengthy implementations. Added Dugan, "Our goal is to eliminate barriers to digital transformation for schools that don't have armies of developers or large IT budgets. Winning this award reinforces that it's possible to deliver powerful, purpose-built SIS solutions with simplicity and speed." About Thesis ElementsThesis Elements is a cloud-based Student Information System purpose-built for small to midsized institutions. Elements drives operational efficiency with an affordable, user-friendly system providing critical operations and administration functions including improving student success, enabling faster financial aid decisions and easier federal and state reporting, integrating with an institutions' campus technology ecosystem including LMS, CRM and ERP systems. With the average implementation time under 12 months, Elements streamlines operations, improves access to essential student data and increases self service tools for students all built on modern technology designed to help future-proof the institution. Backed by a dedicated user community, Elements evolves based on real-world feedback to better serve the needs of smaller institutions. Founded in 2020, Thesis Elements is a business-unit of Thesis America. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Thesis Elements
