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Forbes
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Taking A Deep Dive Into The Power Of Vanilla With Salt & Straw Founder
Known for its ever-changing rainbow of inventive flavors, this Portland, Ore., based ice creamery also shines a well-deserved light on vanilla in a recently re-launched cookbook. We got the scoop from founder Tyler Malek about his enthusiasm for that not-so-basic flavor. When Salt & Straw launched in 2011, its mission was groundbreaking. Calling itself 'the biggest small-batch ice cream company in the world', Salt & Straw founder Tyler Malek and his cousin, Kim, cooked up the business plan over a cup of coffee. Of course. In the book's intro, he writes of the fairy tale-type origin story: "I had just quit my job as the world's kindest and least effective car salesman (don't ask) and convinced Kim to consider me for the position of head ice cream maker for the shop she planned to open in Portland. Minor detail: I had never made ice cream in my entire life. So an hour later, I walked into a Goodwill in Seattle, bought four $4 ice cream makers, and started experimenting. After a week of maxing out the machines, I had recipes for thirty flavors and sent them to Kim. Because of (or perhaps despite) the unlikely inspirations I dreamt up—grapefruit with sage, coffee with bone marrow—she agreed to give me a shot." Coffee with bone marrow? Yes, those kind of crazy combos have garnered a whole lot of attention in the nearly 15 years since the Salt & Straw launch. But it's the chapter on vanilla that steals the show in this inspiring, deeply informative cookbook co-authored with James Beard Award-winning food writer JJ Goode. Malek is a self-described flavor nerd and it all begins with vanilla. 'I love the idea of using something people think of boring as jumping off point,' he said in a recent phone interview. Because, let's face it, the majority of most ice cream is vanilla based. 'It's so under-appreciated, but maybe that's because we all grew up with artificial vanilla flavoring.' The chapter on vanilla explores the bean's beginnings as a commercial crop. 'There was a lot of frustration in trying to grow the pods without fruiting them until one kid, an enslaved person, figured out what a native bean was doing.' By the way, there are 220 flavor compounds in vanilla. Far from boring. For Malek, his vanilla curiosity was piqued when he connected with a geneticist working on project to bring vanilla production to Florida. 'Hawaii has had success growing vanilla and building agritourism around it,' he said. Turning back the clock to the bean's early appearances in this country, the government mandated that just two types would be allowed as imports, Tahitian and Madagascar. But the rules weren't strictly enforced and those designations were watered down. The key to growing quality vanilla is time, the plants develop complexity and depth of flavor as they age. A process that's similar to vinifera grapes, with the plants picking up characteristics of the soils and surroundings. In wine tasting terms, that's called terroir. Like wine, coffee and chocolate, there's a new effort to highlight the growing practices used in production of vanilla beans, Malek said. 'There are new efforts to designate how it's sourced. Fair trade is better for the economy.' And beans that are grown using sustainable agricultural practices ultimately leads to better-tasting vanilla. But let's not forget about all those amusing flavors from the brilliant creators that keep Salt & Straw in the must-try ice cream conversation. If you're fortunate enough to live near a Salt & Straw scoop shop, there's a good chance you're going to hit it on a new flavor drop Friday. Hello, Summer Pie series! Including a Gruyère and Tomato Tart creation. But even if you're nowhere nearby, the producer also offers up the option of home delivery across the U.S. Also, Malek will be making appearances during a book tour, with dates coming right up in at various venues around Los Angeles, June 14-22.
ABC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Tahitian musician and composer Teiva Viaris makes powerful solo debut with ocean-inspired track 'Hī Rau E'
The release of award-winning Tahitian composer and multi-instrumentalist Teiva Viaris' debut song Hī Rau E is just one chapter in his story as a musician. Born and raised in Tahiti, Viaris taught himself guitar at 10 years old, he said he "never envisioned to make living out of it, but it just stayed with me through everything," he told Nesia Daily. The talented artist shared how he juggles his time as a part-time music teacher, sound designer, and lead composer for the award-winning traditional dance group, Ia Ora Te Hura, which he co-founded with his wife. Originally commissioned by the Tahitian Ministry of Environment but never used, Hī Rau E became such a deeply personal project, leading Viaris to release it as his debut song. Sung entirely in the Tahitian language, the hypnotic track explores "the ocean, and the relationship Polynesian people have with the ocean," said the artist. "The phenomenon behind the birth of the islands, volcanic islands from the ocean. And then it draws a parallel between this phenomenon and the inner-functioning of the human body. So that's how the bond between humans and [the] ocean is established in the song." The accompanying animated music video, created by Mexican 2D artist Erick Cuevas a.k.a Nespy 5 Euro, is rich with references to Polynesian myths and legends — he says, carefully researched to ensure the "graphic vocabulary was respectful and authentic." Whether composing for dance, film, or now as a solo artist, Viaris remains grounded in cultural storytelling, sharing this advice for young musicians out there, "just be authentic, just be yourself. If you feel like you can express yourself in your music, then you're on the right path."
Vogue Singapore
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Good catch! Vogue's edit of marine-inspired sea jewellery
The sea is big in jewellery right now. We can look easily to several collections of high jewellery to see a clutch of designers and jewellers exploring the idea. From Boucheron's categorical expressions of water in various forms to artful interpretations of the sea in art, as Singapore jeweller Simone did with an art nouveau collection inspired by Hokusai. High jewellery creations like those lead the way creatively, but there is certainly also a wealth of alternative options out there. These run the gamut from fine jewels in precious materials, like Tiffany & Co.'s Titan line designed by Pharrell Williams. Set with lustrous black Tahitian pearls and spiked gold designed like the tines of Poseidon's trident, it makes its references graphically and subtly. Fred, a maison that loves the sun and sea, has also built on its sailing cable collection—distilling its signature design elements into glamorous built-in stacks in the Force 10 Rise. Nautical and imbued with the spirit of the sea, yet designed with a modern subtlety that makes it easy to wear. Cute motifs like seashells and little fish, meanwhile, offer an easy way into the trend. A piece in a bigger size makes a fabulous, summery statement which can be paired with daintier everyday jewellery. Goossens, the Parisian maison des métiers d'art that crafts fantasy bijoux for Chanel, has a playful jewelled seashell minaudière out this summer that's as pretty as it is handy. Here, Vogue's edit of jewellery with sea motifs. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. 1 / 13 Tiffany & Co. Titan by Pharrell Williams ring in rose gold with a Tahitian pearl and diamonds, $14,000 The May 2025 'Sonder' issue of Vogue Singapore is available online and on newsstands. Courtesy of CCWW Designs 2 / 13 CCWW Designs Ammonite earrings in carved aventurine with 14-carat gold and lab-grown diamonds, US$5,015 Courtesy of Dior 3 / 13 Dior Rose des Vents hidden watch in yellow gold with diamonds, price on request Courtesy of Fred 4 / 13 Fred Force 10 Rise ring in pink gold with diamonds, $9,700 Courtesy of Guita M 5 / 13 Guita M GE620 earrings in rose gold with grey mother-of-pearl, grey Tahitian pearls and imperial topaz, US$9,400 Courtesy of Goossens 6 / 13 Goossens Circé minaudière necklace in gold-dipped brass with freshwater pearls, carnelian, turquoise, agate and garnet, US$2,170 Courtesy of Goossens 7 / 13 Goossens Circé shell pendant in gold-dipped brass with a freshwater pearl, US$255 Courtesy of iTÄ 8 / 13 iTÄ Bahía Shell Bead pendant in 14-carat yellow gold with diamonds, $2,150 Courtesy of Brent Neale 9 / 13 Brent Neale Cancer ring in yellow gold with diamonds, US$12,250 Courtesy of Brent Neale 10 / 13 Brent Neale Pisces ring in platinum and yellow gold with diamonds, US$19,850 Courtesy of Misho 11 / 13 Misho Sirena necklace in gold-plated bronze with pearls, $346 Courtesy of Selim Mouzannar 12 / 13 Selim Mouzannar Fish For Love double-sided pendant in pink gold with diamonds, sapphires, spessartines and orange enamel, US$27,470 Courtesy of Mociun 13 / 13 Mociun fish charm in 14-carat gold, price on request
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Iconic' Vera Wang perfume that 'lasts throughout the day' £40 less at Boots
Millennials have loved Vera Wang's Princess since it debuted in 2006 - and it's 60% off at Boots. If there's one fragrance that has stood the test of time, then it's Vera Wang's Princess Eau de Toilette. Launched in 2006, it has become a staple for many Millennial women. While it is one of the cheaper luxury perfumes, retailing at £66 for a large 100ml, we, like so many others, often like to hunt for a good deal. Fortunately, Boots has loyal fans covered. The health and beauty firm is running a massive sale with up to half-price off select fragrances, with this Vera Wang bottle being reduced to just £26, saving £40 off the RRP, making it 60 per cent off. Famed for its "whimsical" fragrance, the Princess EDT is an amber and fruity based fragrance, with its top notes being lady apple, waterlily and apricot. It is then mixed with pink guava and Tahitian tiare flower. It ends on base notes of wild tuberose, dark chocolate and vanilla chiffon to create a scent that "celebrates modern femininity". It's housed in the now iconic purple-heart shaped bottle that is topped with a golden crown, representing the luxuriousness of the fragrance within. Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette (100ml) £66 £26 Boots Buy here Product Description The early 00s launched a variety of now iconic perfumes, with Calvin Klein's now beloved CK One Unisex Eau de Toilette remaining a firm favourite. For those who'd prefer this "refreshing" perfume, it is currently on offer at Superdrug where a 200ml is now £34, down from £75. Another staple for many perfume fans is the Ghost Deep Night Eau de Toilette that was first launched in 2001. For fans of this iconic 00s fragrance, Amazon currently has a 50ml on offer for half-price at just £22. However, we wouldn't be surprised if the £40 discount on the Vera Wang perfume ends up popular, with almost 1,700 Boots shoppers leaving it a glowing review, as they heap praise on its "iconic" scent and "fun" bottle design. One loyal fan said: "I absolutely love this perfume. I've been wearing this perfume since I was in middle school and the fragrance is light and pretty. "First of all the name of the perfume makes every little girl want to try it and the bottle is absolutely beautiful. In addition, each bottle comes with a little princess crown ring, which I collected. This is an iconic perfume for me." A second shopper said: "This is absolutely gorgeous. The smell is sweet and it makes me feel like a princess when I spray it on myself. Beauty deal of the week Perfume fans will be keen to hear about a deal we have just spotted at Boots. Those looking for something "timeless" and "distinctive" might already have Givenchy's Amarige Eau de Toilette on their radar. A favourite since the early 90s, it's got a bit of a cult reputation. Even better, Boots has just dropped the cost of a large 100ml from £109 to just £54.50, allowing shoppers to save an impressive 50 percent off a beloved perfume. Its scent makes up a "beautiful bouquet of white flowers", with top notes of tangerine, violet and rosewood being mixed with heart notes of gardenia, mimosa, red fruits and ylang-ylang. The scent then finishes on "vibrant yet muted" base notes of ambergris, precious woods, musks and vanilla. The bottle, which was designed by perfume legend Pierre Dinand, takes inspiration from the ruffles sleeves of a Bettina Blouse designed by Givenchy. One shopper who is a devoted fan wrote: "One five-star review read: "I bought this on offer at Boots, it was around £30 cheaper than anywhere else! It has an amazing timeless distinctive scent must be tried!" A second loyal fan said: "The best perfume of all times! So classy! I'm glad it is back for it has been my signature perfume for more than a decade. Intense. Long lasting. Amazing. Complements galore!" Shop Boots' half-price deal on the Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette (50ml) here. "The smell lasts throughout the day. My friends all know what this perfume smells like as they all want it, however the price is pretty expensive." Someone else remarked: "This has been a staple perfume for me since being a teen to now in my early thirties. I think it's a perfect balance to having a lasting sent people can smell throughout the day to not being overbearing. I wear it everyday at my office job and get lots of compliments. The bottle is fun and I love having it on my vanity." Older shoppers have suggested that the perfume is "too sweet" for their age group, while a few others have found that, despite praise, the perfume doesn't last as long as they'd expect. One such lower review read: "Not my favourite, but I'm a 33-year-old woman. I received this as a gift when it first came out. it's definitely for more of a younger woman, it has that candy-sweet-like smell which I don't like in a fragrance. Young smelling." Although, another shopper praised: "I LOVE this perfume. It is hands down the best smelling perfume. I use it and so does my mother. "It smells so good and it stays on all day. You also just need two sprays to last all day so the bottle lasts forever! And the cap of the bottle also is a ring for your fingers. It's so cute!" Buy the Vera Wang Princes Eau de Toilette (100ml) for £26 in the Boots sale here.
Calgary Herald
21-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
I spent a week island hopping in French Polynesia — here's my action-packed itinerary
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content When most people think of French Polynesia, an image of Bora Bora's famously crystal clear waters and white sand beaches comes to mind. This island paradise, made up of 121 diverse islands and atolls, spreads across five archipelagos in the South Pacific Ocean, and is much more than sea and sand — though they are certainly top tier. Article content Article content Article content Article content Only a short flight away (about one hour from Bora Bora) lie Rangiroa and Fakarava — part of the largest atoll chain in the world known as the Tuamotu Archipelago. Host to extensive coral reefs and teeming with marine life, these islands are a scuba diver's you've been manifesting a getaway filled with adventure, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage and a touch of luxury, French Polynesia is for you. With only seven days, I was able to explore three diverse islands and tick off so many items on my bucket list. I'll be returning to explore further west and experience more of the magic these islands offer. Article content International flights will take you to Tahiti, the largest and most populous island in French Polynesia. Use this as a jumping-off point for exploring the outer islands, but be sure to give yourself at least one full day in in the bustling capital of Papeete and head straight for the local Papeete Market. Grab handmade crafts, fresh tropical fruits and locally-made monoi oils made from soaking Tahitian gardenia petals in coconut oil. Next, hit nearby Notre Dame Cathedral or the Black Pearl Museum — these pearls originate from black-lipped oysters that are found in Tahitian waters — or head south to the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands to dive into the island's culture and history. Article content Article content Rent a car or join a guided tour to explore Tahiti's lush interior. Visit Faarumai Waterfalls — a lush, tropical paradise. Then head to the Vaipahi Gardens to soak up some tranquillity and enjoy the colourful flowers, koi ponds and scenic walking paths. Article content
