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Chicago Tribune
33 minutes ago
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- Chicago Tribune
From the Farm: Patsy Cline music and memories entice, both on stage and recipe of rocket stardom
Country western music icon Patsy Cline was born just one year after the birth of my own mom Peggy. Patsy was born Sept. 8, 1932, and mom Peggy, Aug. 17, 1931. Tragically, Patsy died at age 30 in March 1963 in a plane crash. She had just finished a 1962 five-week sell-out engagement in Las Vegas at The Mint Casino, which is now owned and operated as Jack Binion's Gambling Hall and touts as its splashy cash claim-to-fame that guests can stand behind a real pyramid of stacked bills amounting to $1 million as a free photo op in the hotel lobby before entering the casino. Cline ranked as the first country music female headliner act to star as a hit Las Vegas headliner. Drury Lane Theatre is now sharing Cline's short but everlasting career story with a new run of one of my favorite stage tales, and also a top pick of my parents, titled 'Always…Patsy Cline, created and originally directed by Ted Swindley. This new run, a stage love letter directed by Scott Weinstein, continues until Aug. 3 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. 'Always…Patsy Cline' is based on a true story from the accounts of Houston, Texas, fan Louise Seger. The moving and memorable musical has both humor and a folksy country charm set to a fast-paced 90-minute (including one intermission) tale entwined with 27 of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as 'Crazy,' 'I Fall to Pieces,' 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Walking After Midnight.' The show's title was inspired by Patsy's letters to Louise, which were consistently signed 'Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.' The real-life Seger died at age 72 at her home in Texas in November 2004. The story opens with Patsy meeting 'her biggest fan' at a honky-tonk Texas stage space in 1961, and the two struck up a friendship that continued via letter-writing until the singer's sudden death years later. Aja Alcazar, who was last seen as June Carter Cash in Drury Lane's hit production of 'Ring of Fire,' harnesses the pipes of Patsy to play the title character while the always versatile Bri Sudia stars as her pen pal, fan and friend Louise. During the stage tale, the two gals gather around the kitchen table to enjoy scrambled eggs and bacon, fresh-brewed coffee, ice cream and swigs of booze. Tickets to 'Always…Patsy Cline' range from $75 to $150 by calling (630) 530-0111 or By 1961, Cline was a crossover music radio play favorite and household name, the latter thanks to her repeated appearances as a discovery of Arthur Godfrey on his daily live morning television show on CBS. On April 1, 1961, she made her first singing appearance at The Grand Ole Opry, sharing backstage dressing room moments with the late great Dottie West. But Cline never lost her hometown roots of Winchester, Virginia, including frequent nods to her mom Hilary, who sewed and designed all of her trademark bangled, tasseled and beaded country western threads for concerts and TV appearances. (Her later crossover pop music radio play appeal inspired her to transition to sequined gowns and wardrobe choices associated with nightclub attire.) Cline's nearest and dearest friend in the music industry was the wonderful Loretta Lynn, who died at age 90 at her Hurricane Mills home in October 2022. I was able to interview Lynn a few times throughout the years, including her theater appearances in Branson in the 1990s and a July 2012 concert appearance at Drury Lane Theatre. Loretta always said she shared the same love of Patsy with 'homemaker duties' such as cooking, recipes and shopping. When the Lifetime original television cable series 'Patsy & Loretta' debuted in October 2019, starring Megan Hilty as Cline and Chicago's own hometown Broadway Tony winner Jessie Mueller as Lynn, the TV project paired the singer's children, Cline's daughter Julie Fudge and Lynn's daughter Patsy Lynn Russell as the series co-producers. During interviews, the daughters admitted some of the scenes were fictionalized, such as a hospital room moment after Cline's June 1961 near-fatal car crash, when she is shown convincing Loretta to sneak her out of the hospital to a nearby diner for a cheeseburger and fries. While this incident never happened, according to Patsy Lynn Russell, she does acknowledge that her mom did sneak her favorite homemade food to hospital bed-confined Cline. As I've written before in my columns and cookbooks, Cline's mom would do the same for her favorite recipe craving, famous daughter. Cline's mother, Hilda Hensley, was a wonderful cook as well as a seamstress. She died at age 82 (she was only 16 when she gave birth to Patsy in 1932) in December 1998. After Cline's death, Hilda helped Patsy's husband Charlie Dick raise the singer's daughter Julie and son Allen, who both lived with her for several years in Winchester, Virginia. In 2012, the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor's Center and the Patsy Cline Historic House, the latter where Cline lived until 1957 and continued to visit until her death, released a cookbook filled with the favorite recipes of Patsy and her mother Hilda. Cline loved homemade fried chicken, and her mom found a more practical way to capture that same flavor but in an easier food form for transporting to her daughter, whether in a hospital bed or on tour. Fried Chicken Salad with Mustard Greens and Boiled Dill Dressing is a star-worthy recipe to tempt any taste buds. Salad: Vegetable shortening or oil for frying Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 pounds fresh chicken, cut up 1/2 cup flour 10 to 12 Romaine lettuce leaves and curly mustard greens, washed and dried, the larger leaves torn into 2 or 3 pieces 2 -3 radishes, washed, trimmed and cut into slivers Boiled Dill Dressing: 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup pan drippings, reserved from frying the chicken 1 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Pinch of cayenne to taste 1 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 tablespoon sour cream 1/4 cup buttermilk Directions: Place a large heavy skillet over medium heat and add the shortening or oil (there should be about 1/8 inch of fat in the pan for frying). While the pan is heating, salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. Toss the chicken in the flour mixture until all the pieces are evenly coated. When the oil is hot (a piece of chicken should begin to sizzle gently when placed in the pan), add the chicken and fry it for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces and the actual temperature of the oil. Turn the chicken several times as it cooks; for very juicy white meat, remove the breasts 3 or 4 minutes before the dark meat. The chicken should be medium golden brown when it is done (if you cook it too quickly, it will be too dark). Remove the chicken from the pan to cool, pressing each piece with a pair of tongs and shaking it briefly over the skillet to remove any remaining oil. Pour off the fat from the pan, reserving 1/4 cup of the browned pan drippings at the bottom to use in the boiled dressing recipe that follows. When the chicken has cooled, pull the skin and meat off the bones and shred it into more or less bite-size morsels (do this with your fingers). Place the chicken in a large bowl with the lettuce leaves and mustard greens, To make dressing, heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir in the flour and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved pan drippings, stir in the milk and whisk the dressing until it comes to the boil and has thickened slightly. Stir in the mustard, honey, vinegar, seasonings and lemon juice. Remove dressing from the heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick). If made in advance, set aside or refrigerate, then reheat gently just before using. Add 1/2 cup of warm dressing and toss to coat the ingredients evenly. Correct the seasoning with the salt and pepper. Arrange the salad on a platter or individual plates, and sprinkle with the slivered radishes. Serve with the remaining dressing passed on the side.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island beauty reveals she's had fox eye surgery and a brow lift in Turkey a year after starring in the villa
It comes after numerous famous faces have opted for the beauty trend new look Love Island beauty reveals she's had fox eye surgery and a brow lift in Turkey a year after starring in the villa Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LOVE Island beauty has revealed she's had fox eye surgery and a brow lift in Turkey. It comes after the ITV2 show alum, 29, who starred in the 2024 instalment, switched up her look by dying her hair blonde. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Love Island's Patsy Field has jetted off to Turkey for surgery Credit: Rex 6 She has already re-vamped her look by dying her hair blonde Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield 6 Patsy, 29, told her Instagram followers she was recovering from fox eye and brow lift surgery Credit: Instagram / patsylouu Patsy Field was dumped after two weeks in the villa and left the show alongside Munveer Jabbal, 30. Yet despite her short stay in Love Island's Mallorca compound, she swiftly became a fan favourite after opening up about her Erb's Palsy diagnosis. Her condition means one of her arms is shorter than the other and it also has less function. Since finding fame on the reality TV series, Patsy appears to have switched up her look completely. read more love island isle say Love Island viewers spot moment Dejon 'proves he's FAKING feelings for Meg' Aside from her platinum hair transformation, she has told her Instagram fans she has jetted to Turkey for surgery. Patsy uploaded a snapshot showing snack bars, cookies and canned drinks to her Stories with the words: "Been taking a few days to rest in Istanbul. "So for anyone who asked what I had done it was a fox eye surgery/brow lift." She added: "They have been amazing at looking after me here and the results are already looking so good! "When I am home and all healed I will do a Q&A on the experience and show you how it looks." In a separate slide, she captured the "cute deliveries" of snacks to help her heal. Love Island beauty reveals terrifying ordeal after she's followed by man and forced to flee screaming The surgery comes amid a rough time for the star, who recently revealed a terrifying ordeal, which saw her followed by a man. EYE SEE Fox eye is a huge new cosmetic surgery trend, loved by the likes of former WAG Danielle Lloyd. The trend sees supposedly invisible strings put in above the eyes to pull them upwards. It uses biodegradable threads to surgically lift the eyes and the results can last anything from weeks up until a year. Fox Eye Surgery - what is it, and which celebs have had it? LOVE Island alum Patsy Field has revealed she's undergone fox eye surgery - but what is it? The Fox Eye surgery trend sees supposedly invisible strings put in above the eyes to pull them upwards. It uses biodegradable threads to surgically lift the eyes and the results can last anything from weeks up until a year. Former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle revealed she'd had the procedure in March 2021. In 2019, ex glamour model Katie was seen undergoing a similar surgical procedure in Turkey, where she opted for a face and eye lift. Chloe Ferry revealed she was a fan in 2022 while Patsy's fellow Love Island alum Mollie Salmon opted for the surgery more recently, back in 2023. Dr. Omar Tillo - plastic surgeon and medical director at CREO Clinic - has warned about the additional risks of getting cosmetic procedures done abroad. He said: "Sadly, the cosmetic surgery tourism industry is not above massaging the truth to lure patients to medical tourism hotspots, including Turkey, Poland or Thailand. "Unscrupulous online marketing tactics are unregulated, meaning that the hundreds of positive reviews you see on consumer sites could be fake. What looks like a premium facility may really only be an illusion created by elaborate and aggressive marketing. "Many medical tourists will forget about the return journey and the complications that can come with long-distance travel following a recent surgery. "Flying within the same week of a cosmetic procedure can greatly increase the chances of blood clots, which could lead to deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism." 'Queen of Harley Street' Lesley Reynolds previously told told OK!: Unlike other areas of the face, the skin around the brow and outer corner of the eye is already quite tight, while the brow area is quite bony, making the skin difficult to lift. "In some patients scar tissue can encapsulate around the threads, which means they cannot be dissolved successfully. This can cause ripples and lumps under the skin. "In other patients, lifting the skin can often cause folding and puckering, as the skin has nowhere to go once it has been pulled up - unlike surgery when excess skin is excised. If the threads are not inserted correctly, there can be a loss of sensation in the area." CELEB FANS Former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle revealed she'd had the procedure in March 2021. Speaking to Closer magazine at the time, Danielle said: "I want to look my best, and this procedure prevents things like jowls and lines, so I thought, 'Prevention is better than cure!' I know I'm a little bit obsessed but it makes me feel better." In 2019, former glamour model Katie was seen undergoing a similar surgical procedure in Turkey, where she opted for a face and eye lift. Chloe Ferry revealed she was a fan in 2022 while Patsy's fellow Love Island alum Mollie Salmon opted for the surgery more recently, back in 2023. 6 The beauty has built a strong fan base after her ITV2 show stint Credit: Instagram 6 She lasted two weeks in the villa before her exit with Munveer Jabbal Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island beauty reveals she's had fox eye surgery and a brow lift in Turkey a year after starring in the villa
A LOVE Island beauty has revealed she's had fox eye surgery and a brow lift in Turkey. It comes after the ITV2 show alum, 29, who starred in the 2024 instalment, switched up her look by dying her hair blonde. Advertisement 6 Love Island's Patsy Field has jetted off to Turkey for surgery Credit: Rex 6 She has already re-vamped her look by dying her hair blonde Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield 6 Patsy, 29, told her Instagram followers she was recovering from fox eye and brow lift surgery Credit: Instagram / patsylouu Yet despite her short stay in Love Island's Mallorca compound, she swiftly became a fan favourite after opening up about Her condition means one of her arms is shorter than the other and it also has less function. Since finding fame on the reality TV series, Patsy appears to have switched up her look completely. Advertisement read more love island Aside from her platinum hair transformation, she has told her Instagram fans she has jetted to Turkey for surgery. Patsy uploaded a snapshot showing snack bars, cookies and canned drinks to her Stories with the words: "Been taking a few days to rest in Istanbul. "So for anyone who asked what I had done it was a fox eye surgery/brow lift." She added: "They have been amazing at looking after me here and the results are already looking so good! Advertisement Most read in Love Island "When I am home and all healed I will do a Q&A on the experience and show you how it looks." In a separate slide, she captured the "cute deliveries" of snacks to help her heal. Love Island beauty reveals terrifying ordeal after she's followed by man and forced to flee screaming The surgery comes amid a rough time for the star, who recently revealed a terrifying ordeal, which EYE SEE Advertisement The trend sees supposedly invisible strings put in above the eyes to pull them upwards. It uses biodegradable threads to surgically lift the eyes and the results can last anything from weeks up until a year. Fox Eye Surgery - what is it, and which celebs have had it? LOVE Island alum Patsy Field has revealed she's undergone fox eye surgery - but what is it? The Fox Eye surgery trend sees supposedly invisible strings put in above the eyes to pull them upwards. It uses biodegradable threads to surgically lift the eyes and the results can last anything from weeks up until a year. Former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle 2021. In 2019, ex glamour model Katie was seen undergoing a similar surgical procedure in Turkey, Chloe Ferry Dr. Omar Tillo - plastic surgeon and medical director at He said: "Sadly, the cosmetic surgery tourism industry is not above massaging the truth to lure patients to medical tourism hotspots, including Turkey, Poland or Thailand. "Unscrupulous online marketing tactics are unregulated, meaning that the hundreds of positive reviews you see on consumer sites could be fake. What looks like a premium facility may really only be an illusion created by elaborate and aggressive marketing. "Many medical tourists will forget about the return journey and the complications that can come with long-distance travel following a recent surgery. "Flying within the same week of a cosmetic procedure can greatly increase the chances of blood clots, which could lead to deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism." 'Queen of Harley Street' Lesley Reynolds previously told told Unlike other areas of the face, the skin around the brow and outer corner of the eye is already quite tight, while the brow area is quite bony, making the skin difficult to lift. "In some patients scar tissue can encapsulate around the threads, which means they cannot be dissolved successfully. This can cause ripples and lumps under the skin. Advertisement "In other patients, lifting the skin can often cause folding and puckering, as the skin has nowhere to go once it has been pulled up - unlike surgery when excess skin is excised. If the threads are not inserted correctly, there can be a loss of sensation in the area." CELEB FANS Former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle Speaking to Closer magazine at the time, Danielle said: "I want to look my best, and this procedure prevents things like jowls and lines, so I thought, 'Prevention is better than cure!' I know I'm a little bit obsessed but it makes me feel better." In 2019, former glamour model Katie was seen undergoing a similar surgical procedure in Turkey, Advertisement Chloe Ferry 6 The beauty has built a strong fan base after her ITV2 show stint Credit: Instagram 6 She lasted two weeks in the villa before her exit with Munveer Jabbal Credit: Rex 6 Patsy recently revealed how her surgery was against the backdrop of a horror ordeal Credit: The Mega Agency Advertisement
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island beauty reveals terrifying ordeal after she's followed by man and forced to flee screaming
LOVE Island star Patsy Field has revealed a terrifying ordeal in which she was forced to flee in terror after being followed by a man near her home. The star, who rose to fame on last summer's edition of the ITV2 dating series, took to TikTok to reveal the worrying encounter in which she actively described how she was pursued by a man who appeared to be following her. 4 Love Islander Patsy Field has shared his distressing experience of being followed by a man Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield 4 The TV star was forced to flee in terror after her safety was compromised Credit: Rex Patsy told her followers that she had decided to head out for a walk in her local area in Bromley shortly after 8pm at night in order to walk off being "full of steak" after a plush family meal at Miller and Carter. She told how her mum had discouraged her from walking late at night but Patsy insisted she was fine as she had never had problems in her area being out on her own but did confess to her fans that where she lives gets a "bad rep". Patsy continued in the clip as she said: "I'd got an outfit on which could be a bit revealing but like I said, I'd never had any issues before. "I've always felt safe where I'm from." Detailing how she then went for the walk, she realised that ten minutes in there was a man walking close by. Although she did not interact with him, Patsy told her followers that she decided to cross the road to be safe after being left concerned by how close the man was to her. She then said: "I give it a couple of steps on the other side of the road and I thought, I'll just check and I turn around and he's crossed the road." Although this unsettled Patsy, she once again tried to give the benefit of the doubt by explaining that the man could have also crossed due to the parked cars at the side of the road. In order to be sure, Patsy then told how she crossed back over the road once more and to her utter disbelief, the man once again followed suit. Confessing she went into a panic, she decided to stand still and look at her phone, causing the man to pass her and walk ahead. 'It was years in the making' admits Love Island's Patsy Field as she breaks silence after Joey Essex revealed he WAS a producer plant However, things took a more sinister turn when the man in question eventually turned back around and walked back along the path in Patsy's direction. Patsy said: "He starts walking back towards me and I'm like what the f*** is going on." Revealing she was still stood in the same place, she felt unnerved when the man made clear eye contact with her. Fearing what could happen next, a panicked Patsy revealed she began to scream out loud and run in the opposite direction. She also began to phone her mum who was able to come and collect her as she was close-by to the family home. In a heartbreaking admission, the reality star said: "Now I'm scared to walk around my own area which is a shame as I've never had an issue before." Patsy first became known for her stint on Love Island last year. She had an early exit in the series but returned for one of the show's final episodes to be a part of the programme's savage dumping - determined by the ex-Islanders. 4 She shared a TikTok video about her experiences Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island beauty reveals terrifying ordeal after she's followed by man and forced to flee screaming
LOVE Island star Patsy Field has revealed a terrifying ordeal in which she was forced to flee in terror after being followed by a man near her home. The star, who rose to fame on last summer 's edition of the ITV2 dating series, took to TikTok to reveal the worrying encounter in which she actively described how she was pursued by a man who appeared to be following her. 4 Love Islander Patsy Field has shared his distressing experience of being followed by a man Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield 4 The TV star was forced to flee in terror after her safety was compromised Credit: Rex She told how her mum had discouraged her from walking late at night but "I've always felt safe where I'm from." Read More on Love Island Detailing how she then went for the walk, she realised that ten minutes in there was a man walking close by. Although she did not interact with him, Patsy told her followers that she decided to cross the road to be safe after being left concerned by how close the man was to her. She then said: "I give it a couple of steps on the other side of the road and I thought, I'll just check and I turn around and he's crossed the road." Although this unsettled Patsy, she once again tried to give the benefit of the doubt by explaining that the man could have also crossed due to the parked cars at the side of the road. Most read in Love Island In order to be sure, Patsy then told how she crossed back over the road once more and to her utter disbelief, the man once again followed suit. Confessing she went into a panic, she decided to stand still and look at her phone, causing the man to pass her and walk ahead. 'It was years in the making' admits Love Island's Patsy Field as she breaks silence after Joey Essex revealed he WAS a producer plant However, things took a more sinister turn when the man in question eventually turned back around and walked back along the path in Patsy's direction. Patsy said: "He starts walking back towards me and I'm like what the f*** is going on." Revealing she was still stood in the same place, she felt unnerved when the man made clear eye contact with her. Fearing what could happen next , a panicked Patsy revealed she began to scream out loud and run in the opposite direction. She also began to phone her mum who was able to come and collect her as she was close-by to the family home. In a heartbreaking admission, the reality star said: "Now I'm scared to walk around my own area which is a shame as I've never had an issue before." Patsy first became known for her stint on Love Island last year. She had an early exit in the series but returned for one of the show's final episodes to be a part of the programme's savage dumping - determined by the ex-Islanders. 4 She shared a TikTok video about her experiences Credit: TikTok / @patsyfield 4 Patsy was a fan favourite on the show Credit: The Mega Agency
