Mix it up: Call forth the summer with the basil and lemon daiquiri April 29, 2014 @philip_salter PEOPLE in all societies find meaning in rituals, and all rituals exist for a reason – even if that reason isn’t instantly obvious. The Native American practice of dancing about in feathers to try to convince the rain gods to let is almost certainly a waste of time, but at least it looks like [...]
Club Class: how to turn a Bordeaux backwater into wine April 29, 2014 Bottle.opener@cityam.com WE ALL know that most “wine clubs” are nothing of the kind – just a bloke in a call centre with a sales target and a script. But not all of them… I’ve written about one or two in previous columns and the other night I came across another that piqued my interest. About [...]
Greek food, but not as you know it April 29, 2014 Dish of the day Mazi’s Spinach I CAME up with the name Mazi – which means “together” in Greek – because it’s a sharing concept. We wanted to bring people together. We’re also trying to modernise traditional Greek recipes so it’s a combination of the old and the new. It’s also my grandmother’s name so [...]
How tech can offer Tube strike relief April 29, 2014 New “sharing economy” apps could help commuters survive future union action MANY are extolling the virtues of the “sharing economy” – where people rent out underutilised assets from each other through the internet. Despite concerns over regulation and security (sharing companies Lyft and Uber have both recently faced lawsuits), collaborative consumption is catching on. Forbes [...]
Chelsea boss wants Terry’s final fairytale to come true April 29, 2014 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho insists Champions League fate owes his captain John Terry a favour as the pair attempt to guide the Blues to the competition’s final tonight. Terry missed a spot-kick as Chelsea lost the 2008 final on penalties to Manchester United and found himself suspended when the Blues pipped Bayern to the trophy [...]
Murray assured of high seeding at Wimbledon April 29, 2014 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray has learnt his seeding for this year’s tournament will not be affected by his tumble down the world ranking’s in the last 12 months. Murray was ranked second in the world following his win at SW19 last year, but has since fallen to eighth place – his lowest ranking since July [...]
No Nowell for England against All Blacks April 29, 2014 ENGLAND wing Jack Nowell is set to miss the summer tour to New Zealand because of knee surgery. The 21-year-old started all five of England’s matches during the Six Nations. Nowell’s absence looks likely to pave the way for in-form Saracens star Chris Ashton to return to the international fold. England will play three Test [...]
Spotlight on Financial Fair Play in Football: Is Uefa really about to allow financial fair play offenders off with fine? April 29, 2014 Frank Dalleres tries to answer the key questions around imminent decisions FINANCIAL Fair Play is a sham, right? Years of posturing by Uefa are set to amount to little more than a few fines for financial behemoths. That is the accusation being levelled at European football’s governing body, at any rate, as it prepares to [...]
De Boer reveals talks to be next Spurs manager April 29, 2014 TOTTENHAM have invited Ajax boss Frank de Boer for talks to become their next manager, according to the Dutchman. Tim Sherwood is expected to be replaced at White Hart Lane in the summer after an indifferent start to life in management since succeeding Andre Villas-Boas in December. And De Boer, who guided Ajax to a [...]
Mourinho: Rodgers regrets tactics jibe April 29, 2014 JOSE Mourinho last night drew a line under his dispute with Liverpool boss and former protege Brendan Rodgers. The Chelsea manager revealed his Premier League title rival had spoken to him yesterday to make peace after criticising Mourinho’s tactics in the Blues’ 2-0 win at Anfield on Sunday. Mourinho said: “Pundits are pundits; Brendan is [...]
