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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Expert says we're cooking frozen peas wrong and shares method
Frozen peas are a kitchen staple, but you might be cooking them all wrong - according to a culinary expert who says boiling them makes them 'mushy' and 'bland' Boiling frozen peas might be the standard method of cooking them for many, but a culinary expert has warned that this technique can turn them "mushy" and "bland". When you boil peas, you're essentially leaching out their flavour as the sugars leach into the water, according to Erica Walker, co-founder of Favorite Family Recipes. In contrast, she recommends sauteing the little green gems to unlock their natural sweetness, creating a tastier and more visually appealing side dish. She said: "There's actually a correct way to cook frozen peas, and it isn't boiling! You can have sweet, crisp, vibrant green peas in less than 10 minutes." This common cooking error not only diminishes the taste but also results in the loss of key nutrients, boiling away vitamins C and B. By gently frying your peas with a little bit of butter, you'll elevate their flavour and retain a delightful crunch, steering clear of overboiled, soggy peas. Plus, you'll find that sauteing frozen peas not only preserves their flavour, but it's also quicker since there's no waiting for a pot of water to boil, reports the Express. How to make frozen peas taste better Simply throw peas, butter, sugar, and garlic into a large frying pan. Adding sugar may seem unusual, but it will help underline the inherent succulence of the peas while nullifying any potential bitterness. Erica said: "Add a little sugar to the peas. Just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the peas. It's ok, it won't taste weird and it will bring out the natural sweetness." She also shared the perfect moment to season your peas for maximum flavour. "Don't add salt until ready to serve," she said. "Salting them too early can dehydrate them and they (obviously) won't be as sweet. Salt them after they have cooked and you can salt to taste." Dish out these perfectly seasoned peas and you'll be treated to a side that's bursting with taste, a delightful change from the usual bitter, overdone greens that can sometimes seem like a tedious task to get through.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix to start streaming live TV for the first time
Netflix is to start broadcasting live TV for the first time as it continues to steal audiences from traditional channels. The company has unveiled a 'new kind of partnership' with French broadcaster TF1 that will allow subscribers in the country to watch live TV, including top dramas, soaps and major sports matches. The deal with France's largest commercial broadcaster underscores efforts by Netflix to keep subscribers on its platform and cement its position as the home of content. It could pave the way for similar tie-ups elsewhere, including Britain, as the industry grapples with a shift to online viewing. The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are all struggling to retain audiences amid growing competition from rivals such as Netflix and Disney. While the streaming giants initially shunned live programming, they have gradually moved into the format by buying up the rights to major sporting and entertainment events, such as Netflix's $5bn WWE deal. However, Netflix's tie-up with TF1 marks the first time a streaming service has carried live channels in full. It marks a shift in approach from a legacy broadcaster too. Most have tried to compete, rather than partner, with streaming giants by building their own platforms. ITV, Channel 4 and Sky this week announced plans to combine their online advertising spots in an attempt to fight back in an increasingly competitive market. Greg Peters, co-chief executive of Netflix, said: 'This is a first-of-its-kind partnership that plays to our strengths of giving audiences the best entertainment alongside the best discovery experience. 'By teaming up with France's leading broadcaster we will provide French consumers with even more reasons to come to Netflix every day and to stay with us for all their entertainment.' For TF1, which is behind scripted dramas such as Brocéliande and Erica, as well as the French version of reality show The Voice, the deal signals efforts to collaborate with streaming rivals in a bid to win back viewers and generate more revenues. Netflix subscribers will have access to all five of TF1's free-to-air channels, as well as more than 30,000 hours of on-demand programming on its TF1+ streaming service. However, it also risks leaving the broadcaster, which reaches 58m monthly viewers on its broadcast channels, increasingly reliant on its streaming rival. Terms of the partnership, which will begin next summer, were not disclosed. Rodolphe Belmer, chief executive of TF1 Group, said: 'I am delighted about this new partnership with Netflix, with whom we have already established strong relationships through ambitious co-productions in recent months. 'As viewing habits shift toward on-demand consumption and audience fragmentation increases, this unprecedented alliance will enable our premium content to reach unparalleled audiences and unlock new reach for advertisers within an ecosystem that perfectly complements our TF1+ platform.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Erica Brennan Joins FS Vector as Managing Principal on Licensing Team
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FS Vector ('FSV'), a leading strategic consulting firm for companies that are innovating in financial services, is announcing the addition of Erica Brennan as Managing Principal on the licensing team. In her role, Brennan will leverage her fintech and payments background to guide FS Vector's clients through complex licensing, product, and regulatory requirements. "Erica brings a wealth of experience in licensing and regulatory compliance to FSV, and we are confident she will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing team,' said John Beccia, CEO of FSV. 'Her proficiency working with both emerging and established players in the fintech and payments sectors positions her perfectly to support our clients' efforts to obtain the necessary licenses and ensure full regulatory compliance throughout the process. We're excited to bring Erica on board to further strengthen our capabilities and continue delivering strategic, informed guidance to our clients.' Brennan has more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of law, regulation, technology, and finance. She most recently served as Chief Counsel, Transactions at Circle Internet Financial, LLC, where she supported stablecoin, crypto, and blockchain initiatives and worked closely with product teams to navigate emerging regulatory frameworks. Prior to this, Brennan held senior roles at Linden Lab, Change Healthcare, and Paul Hastings LLP, where she gained experience advising clients on state and federal payments regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance. "FS Vector's Licensing team plays a vital role in helping clients launch and scale innovative and compliant operations," Brennan said. 'I look forward to working with clients as they structure products and partnerships and pursue the licenses and charters to operate in a highly regulated environment. By ensuring our clients meet both state and federal requirements, we can help them navigate the challenges related to growth while staying ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape.' Brennan's addition further solidifies the FS Vector Licensing team as the market leader for state licensing and product and compliance advisory services, as well as technical innovation with its licensing platform, Approved. FS Vector also recently welcomed Jackson Mueller to its Government Relations and Public Policy team, extending FS Vector's reputation as a powerhouse of diverse industry leaders delivering exceptional insights and guidance to its clients. For more information on FSV and its offerings, please visit About FS Vector FS Vector (FSV) helps clients transform financial services and navigate complex regulatory environments. Its integrated approach combines advisory services, tech-enabled operational delivery, government relations and policy expertise. FSVs embedded advisory experts serve as an extension of clients' teams, providing practical guidance on the most interesting and timely topics facing the industry. FSV's network spans hundreds of financial services clients and partners, including fintechs, banks and other financial institutions, law firms, regtech providers, legislators, and regulators. .
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It's more frustration with you guys' – Rory McIlroy explains skipping media in tense interview after US Open nightmare
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RORY MCILORY insists he's "earned the right to do whatever I want to do" after snubbing the press after his first two US Open Rounds. The Masters champion declined to speak to the world's media after his first two rounds at Oakmont in an apparent response to the coverage of his use of an illegal driver at last month's PGA Championship. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Roy McIlory refused to speak to the media after his firs two rounds at the US Open Credit: EPA 4 The Northern Irishman was seemingly frustrated at the media's coverage of his use of an illegal driver at the PGA Championship Credit: GETTY 4 The 36-year-old vented his frustrations with the media after his third round on Saturday Credit: SKY SPORTS The 36-year-old eventually spoke with the press after his four-over 74 round on Saturday and didn't hold back in his first post-round interview since Augusta. He said of his brief blackout: "It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media]. "I have been totally available for the past number of years. "That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. READ MORE ON RORY MCILROY DRIVEN MAD McIlroy launches club and smashes tee box as Sky Sports commentators disgusted It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." McIlroy's form has fallen off a cliff since sealing his career Grand Slam in April. He looked certain to miss the cut — like defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and plenty of other big names — until he conjured two birdies in the last four holes of his second round. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Inside Rory McIlroy's whirlwind love life RORY MCILROY enjoyed a high-profile romance with former tennis world number one Caroline Wozniacki before their split in 2014. The following year, the golf ace began dating Erica Stoll, who he had first met on the PGA Tour in 2011. Erica often interacted with players through her role as the PGA's manager of championship volunteer operations. She even prevented McIlroy from missing his tee time at the 2012 Ryder Cup after some confusion over the time zone. The incident began a firm friendship between the pair, four years before their relationship turned romantic. McIlroy and Erica were spotted on a string of dates in Rochester, New York, in the early days of their relationship. Just eight months later, the couple got engaged in Paris and walked down the aisle at Ashford Castle in Ireland in 2017. The pair then welcomed daughter Poppy into the world three years later. Throughout their time together, McIlroy and Erica have kept their relationship to themselves, with the golfer keen to protect his family from the cameras during filming of Netflix's Full Swing documentary series. However, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica. The reasons for the divorce were not disclosed, but the Northern Irishman submitted documents to a court in Florida. However, a few weeks later, performed a U-turn on their decision to divorce. McIlroy told the outlet: "Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.' And McIlory admitted his lack of motivation is so bad that he would not have worried if he had missed the cut. He said: 'I was thinking, 'Do I really want two more days here?'. So it makes it easier to play better in that mindset. Rory McIlroy reacts to PGA Championship delay 'You don't know how you're going to react to something like my Masters win — something I'd dreamt about for a long time. And, yeah, I have felt a little flat on the golf course afterwards. 'I actually feel I've played OK this week. It's a golf course where the tiniest mistakes get penalised.' Given his mindset, it is no surprise McIlroy's faint US Open hopes vanished with a whimper rather than a roar. A four-over-par 74 kept the Northern Irishman among the back markers, and in this mood, he will do well to improve on his 47th-place finish at the USPGA a few weeks ago. At times, it has looked as if McIlroy has been going through the motions since Augusta, especially when he finished 149th out of 153 finishers in the Canadian Open last week. Sadly, Oakmont has proved another example of McIlroy playing without his usual drive and desire. It was hard to avoid the suspicion that he set out yesterday knowing he was unlikely to make significant inroads on the nine-shot gap that separated him from 36-hole leader Sam Burns — especially on a front nine that has proved a minefield for the world No 2. McIlroy played the opening stretch in NINE OVER PAR over the first two days, while shooting three under on the back nine. The front nine is the tougher half — but not that much harder. I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." Rory McIlory on his brief media blackout Marc Leishman and Corey Conners, in the groups just behind McIlroy, underlined that fact by both playing the first nine holes in three under yesterday, although both found it much tougher after the turn. McIlroy needed a fast start to round three to have any chance of a miracle fightback, but a bogey on the third meant he was quickly heading in the wrong direction. Another shot went at the ninth and even though he finally made his first birdie at the tenth, he gave it straight back by finding a bunker on the 11th. A rueful shrug of the shoulders was the only reaction when he missed a tiddler for par at the 14th. And another shot went with a three-putt on the 16th. The relatively easy 17th, where he demolished the tee marker 24 hours earlier, yielded a second birdie. Almost inevitably, that shot was handed back at the last, dropping the five-time Major winner to ten over. Asked what he was hoping for in his final round, McIlroy added: "Hopefully a round in under four and a half hours and get out of here."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's more frustration with you guys' – Rory McIlroy explains skipping media in tense interview after US Open nightmare
RORY MCILORY insists he's "earned the right to do whatever I want to do" after snubbing the press after his first two US Open Rounds. The Masters champion declined to speak to the world's media after his first two rounds at Oakmont in an apparent response to the coverage of his use of an illegal driver at last month's PGA Championship . 4 Roy McIlory refused to speak to the media after his firs two rounds at the US Open Credit: EPA 4 The Northern Irishman was seemingly frustrated at the media's coverage of his use of an illegal driver at the PGA Championship Credit: GETTY 4 The 36-year-old vented his frustrations with the media after his third round on Saturday Credit: SKY SPORTS The 36-year-old eventually spoke with the press after his four-over 74 round on Saturday and didn't hold back in his first post-round interview since Augusta. He said of his brief blackout: "It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media]. "I have been totally available for the past number of years. "That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. READ MORE ON RORY MCILROY It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." McIlroy's form has fallen off a cliff since sealing his career Grand Slam in April. He looked certain to miss the cut — like defending champion Most read in Golf JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Inside Rory McIlroy's whirlwind love life RORY MCILROY enjoyed a high-profile romance with former tennis world number one Caroline Wozniacki before their split in 2014. The following year, the golf ace began dating Erica Stoll, who he had first met on the PGA Tour in 2011. Erica often interacted with players through her role as the PGA's manager of championship volunteer operations. She even prevented McIlroy from missing his tee time at the 2012 Ryder Cup after some confusion over the time zone. The incident began a firm friendship between the pair, four years before their relationship turned romantic. McIlroy and Erica were spotted on a string of dates in Rochester, New York, in the early days of their relationship. Just eight months later, the couple got engaged in Paris and walked down the aisle at Ashford Castle in Ireland in 2017. The pair then welcomed daughter Poppy into the world three years later. Throughout their time together, McIlroy and Erica have kept their relationship to themselves, with the golfer keen to protect his family from the cameras during filming of Netflix's Full Swing documentary series. However, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica. The reasons for the divorce were not disclosed, but the Northern Irishman submitted documents to a court in Florida. However, a few weeks later, performed a U-turn on their decision to divorce. McIlroy told the outlet: "Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.' And He said: 'I was thinking, 'Do I really want two more days here?'. So it makes it easier to play better in that mindset. Rory McIlroy reacts to PGA Championship delay 'You don't know how you're going to react to something like my Masters win — something I'd dreamt about for a long time. And, yeah, I have felt a little flat on the golf course afterwards. 'I actually feel I've played OK this week. It's a golf course where the tiniest mistakes get penalised.' Given his mindset, it is no surprise McIlroy's faint US Open hopes vanished with a whimper rather than a roar. A four-over-par 74 kept the Northern Irishman among the back markers, and in this mood, he will do well to improve on his 47th-place finish at the USPGA a few weeks ago. At times, it has looked as if McIlroy has been going through the motions since Augusta, especially when he finished 149th out of 153 finishers in the Canadian Open last week. Sadly, Oakmont has proved another example of McIlroy playing without his usual drive and desire. It was hard to avoid the suspicion that he set out yesterday knowing he was unlikely to make significant inroads on the nine-shot gap that separated him from 36-hole leader McIlroy played the opening stretch in NINE OVER PAR over the first two days, while shooting three under on the back nine. The front nine is the tougher half — but not that much harder. I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." Rory McIlory on his brief media blackout Marc Leishman and Corey Conners, in the groups just behind McIlroy, underlined that fact by both playing the first nine holes in three under yesterday, although both found it much tougher after the turn. McIlroy needed a fast start to round three to have any chance of a miracle fightback, but a bogey on the third meant he was quickly heading in the wrong direction. Another shot went at the ninth and even though he finally made his first birdie at the tenth, he gave it straight back by finding a bunker on the 11th. A rueful shrug of the shoulders was the only reaction when he missed a tiddler for par at the 14th. And another shot went with a three-putt on the 16th. The relatively easy 17th, where he demolished the tee marker 24 hours earlier, yielded a second birdie. Almost inevitably, that shot was handed back at the last, dropping the five-time Major winner to ten over. Asked what he was hoping for in his final round, McIlroy added: "Hopefully a round in under four and a half hours and get out of here." 4 Rory McIlroy's form has fallen off a cliff since he won the Masters Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
