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Eater
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Best Kitschy, Food-Themed Phone Cases for Food-Lovers
I always believe in the serotonin-boosting power of trinkets and tchotchkes, but especially when they're functional. That's what I'm so enamored by the influx of personality-forward, food-themed phone cases in recent years; for one, you take your phone with you everywhere, so your happy emotional returns on the case are seemingly never-ending. I also can't think of an iPhone that wouldn't be improved by transforming into buttered toast: Smartphone embellishments are nothing new; for as long as cell phones have existed, they have been dripping in charms and custom cases (see: this subreddit dedicated to Paris Hilton's past cell phones). But we have come a long way from basic 2010s Popsocketry, and steered into trompe l'oeil territory with food-themed smartphone cases. The influx of tinned fish and baguette cases is partially a trickle-down effect from high fashion brands such as Loewe and Puppets & Puppets, which have been serving up elaborate, seemingly edible fashions as the virality of food and restaurant culture has become increasingly lucrative. Admittedly, what's not to love about the way the Chicken Shop Date smartphone case can nestle a single chicken nugget? Below, I have selected some of the most appetite-whetting, food-themed smartphone cases and accessories, from the kitsch and kawaii to the hyper-realistic. Just don't be surprised if someone tries to bite into one at brunch. This and some crusty batard? Say less. This sunny side up grip accessory has a one-month wait list, but it's worth the cooking time. Each level of my ideal fantasy food pyramid is represented on this food case: croissant, jam, cake, and Evian water. The attention to detail is so impressive on this hand-made smartphone case, from the lattice work to the golden-brown crust coloring. Here's an idea: Give this hot dog-themed case to a friend, and then smother it in onions while yelling, 'Chicago-style!' First, find your ideal farmers market tote bag. Then, use this farmers market haul graphic case as a visual summer market checklist (tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, and more). You can customize the color of this tomato-themed case, but we're fans of the vine-ripe green. See More: Add to Cart Buy This Thing Shopping and Pantry Guides
Daily Record
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
'My daughter's school enforces a required equipment rule that could cost me a fortune'
A mum took to the internet to share her outrage after discovering her daughter's school introduced a new rule A mum has criticised her daughter's school for a 'daft' rule after fretting that it could cost her dearly. Parents will know well that having children does not come cheap. There is also no shortage of things mums and dads need to buy and this is especially true when it comes to school supplies. Pencils, textbooks, uniforms, shoes and backpacks are just some of the many essentials little ones need to help them learn. But one item, which isn't new but may not be considered a must-have, pushed one mum over the edge, prompting her to vent her frustrations online. The mother detailed how her 12-year-old returned home with a pink water bottle, which was a departure from the usual plastic Evian bottle she takes to school daily. After discussing it with her daughter, she learned that the school is pushing for waste reduction and is thus urging students to reuse their new, school-branded water bottles in class. While she supports the eco-friendly move, the mum raised concerns about the potential expense as her daughter has a habit of misplacing bottles. Sharing her struggle on parenting forum Mumsnet last year, she explained: "My daughter brought home a pink water bottle yesterday, I thought she'd brought home somebody else's, as she usually takes a bottle of Evian because she's forever losing them. "No, this is a new required equipment, with the school logo, her name, and form on it. I'm just worried that she'll lose it and I'll have to pay for a replacement, and another, and another." While the initiative received backing from all users on the forum, some questioned the need for the bottles to feature the school's emblem. A fellow parent commented: "My daughter's school has similar after a big thing to reduce waste, though no name on theirs, so what happens is as they get lost, they're all brought together so kids that lose them come and grab one with the right form colour lid. "This helps, I guess, more often, I find hers sitting on the table while she's at school - like right now." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Another user agreed: "Much better for the environment than single-use plastic. "Our school stipulates reusable water bottles but they can be any, not the school logo." A third user shared: "My daughter's secondary school has recently started this. Instead of buying a drink in a bottle, they buy a token and fill their bottles from a filling point. One more user added: "Seems quite a good idea - much better than taking in bottles of Evian every day and throwing away the bottles." What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
LBCI
3 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Macron: Next G7 leaders summit to take place at Evian in French Alps
France will host the next G7 summit at the Alpine spa resort town of Evian-les-Bains in 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Bordering Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva, Evian already hosted the G7 in 2003. It was also the first time that Russia had been invited to join, although it was kicked out of the group in 2014 after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine. The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the European Union will meet in the summer of 2026. Reuters
Reuters
3 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Next G7 leaders summit to take place at Evian in French Alps
KANANASKIS, Alberta, June 17 (Reuters) - France will host the next G7 summit at the Alpine spa resort town of Evian-les-Bains in 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Bordering Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva, Evian, already hosted the G7 in 2003. It was also the first time that Russia had been invited to join, although it was kicked out of the group in 2014 after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine. The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the European Union wil meet in the summer of 2026.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a ‘water sommelier'… which supermarket sells the best sparkling H2O & key detail if you're thirsty in a heatwave
The 'Bearded Water Sommelier' is on a mission to educate the world on water BOTTLE JOB I'm a 'water sommelier'… which supermarket sells the best sparkling H2O & key detail if you're thirsty in a heatwave Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHEN it comes to drinking water, for most of us the hardest decision is still or sparkling. But there is a growing trend among the privileged for high-end H2O. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 'Bearded Water Sommelier' Doran Binder serves hundreds of different types of water at his Crag Inn Water Bar Credit: PP. 7 Ronaldo's Urus9 claims its alkaline natural mineral water helps your organs 7 Borjomi has a volcanic origin in Georgia Credit: Borjomi Reality star Kim Kardashian has a fridge filled with only Norwegian-based Voss, singer Mary J Blige insisted on Fiji water in her rider and tennis ace Serena Williams eulogised about bathing in a tub of Evian. Footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Gerrard and Superman actor Henry Cavill have all invested in bottled water brands in recent years. And the world's most-expensive ever water, Acqua di Cristallo, was sourced from springs in Fiji and France and a glacier in Iceland, came in a 24-carat gold bottle, and sold for £42,000 a time. But this liquid craze is no surprise to 'Bearded Water Sommelier' Doran Binder, from Macclesfield in Cheshire. He serves hundreds of different types at his Crag Inn Water Bar. READ MORE ON WATER THAT'S MINT 10p hack to get taps sparkling - it banishes even hard water stains in seconds Doran, 52, is on a mission to educate the world on water, insisting it varies in taste just like wine and some will leave you more hydrated than others. 'Liquid goldmine' He says: 'People are always telling me 'water is water, Beardy,' but I'm out to show them that it isn't. 'There are all kinds of different water from around the world and they each have a different taste. 'I also drink different types of water according to what I'm doing. 'Some are good for rehydration, others for the gym and some for tasting with different types of food.' The type of H20 you should drink and how you should consume it generates fierce debate in more obscure corners of social media. Can drinking nothing but fizzy water for two weeks really help me shed my excess weight Father-of-five Doran has gained a huge following on TikTok and Instagram from posting about its differences including tap versus bottled, filtered or natural, and water's various sources. He has a business interest in the subject, too, because in 2016 he discovered that the pub he had bought in the Peak District national park was sitting on 'some of the best' natural spring water. Since then he has been collecting Crag Spring Water from the aquifer, and shifts 1,200 bottles in reusable glass each day. 7 Doran shifts 1,200 bottles of Crag Spring Water in reusable glass bottles each day 7 On the very high end of the mineral scale is Donat, from Slovenia Until I went to one of Doran's two-hour tasting sessions at his bar, I was one of those people who believed 'water is water.' I wouldn't give any thought to which bottle I picked from the supermarket fridge and I normally just ask for tap when I'm in a restaurant. But with the bottled water market in the UK worth over £1.6billion — and a third of us preferring the taste to tap — there are clearly plenty who side with Doran. After trying a range of natural spring waters from his collection, I too had to conclude that water is not just water. HIS RULES WHEN tasting water it should be drunk at room temperature rather than chilled. Swill it round your mouth for four or five seconds before swallowing. Drink from a wine glass. Don't add ice or lemon. Water from a glass bottle tastes better, but choose glass, which has been recycled. Total Dissolved Solids, indicated as milligrams per liter (mg/l) on a bottle, tells you how many minerals are in the water, with 100-200 best for rehydration. And some of it really can change the flavour of your food. A mouthful of mineral-rich Vichy Catalan did make cheese and chocolate taste more creamy. He says: 'You can season your mouth with water.' Doran, who used to 'do hair' in the fashion industry, even claims to have lost 22lb by increasing his daily water intake from two litres to four, as it helped to reduce his appetite. Surprisingly, he is neither 'for or against' local authorities adding fluoride to drinking water, to help prevent tooth decay, but argues that natural spring is better for you. Bottled water is not all overpriced and overhyped either — as Doran reveals he is a fan of Lidl's San Celestino sparkling. 7 Kim Kardashian has a fridge filled with only Norwegian-based Voss Credit: Instagram/kimkardashian 7 Serena Williams eulogised about bathing in a tub of Evian Credit: Getty His unusual water career came about by 'accident'. Doran moved to a farm close to Shutlingsloe hill in the Peak District in 2012, to be close to the three children from his first marriage. Soon after, he gave up drinking tap water in favour of the local source. Four years later, he brought the nearby 300-year-old Crag Inn pub, and had the water tested as part of an annual water safety inspection. A local expert informed him that he had a 'liquid goldmine' coming from a natural spring under its car park. Having got a taste for the natural stuff, he closed the pub and trained as a certified water sommelier. Doran concludes: 'It is exciting to be at the forefront of this water movement.' But while I agree with Doran that water deserves more appreciation, I will not be giving up tap any time soon.
