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Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Create an Italian paradise at home with XXXL Tuscan olive tree that's £320 off
Transform your garden into a Mediterranean dream with this monster of a Tuscan Olive Tree that's not only huge in size, but huge in discounts too, as it plummets by a mega 64% Gardening Express is currently hosting a massive array of sales, offering Black Friday-like discounts months in advance. With various flowers and plants up for grabs at a fraction of their normal price, this particular tree is sporting a whopping £320 discount, that's brought its price tag from £500 all the way down to £180 while this deal lasts. The tree touted as a Mega XXXL Tuscan olive tree is perfect for adding a Mediterranean flourish to any outdoor space. This olive tree is an ideal choice for creating an Italian-themed centrepiece in your courtyard, patio, or garden, and right now, you can do so at a fraction of its ordinary price. But only for a limited amount of time. This extra-large, chunky-trunked, heavy-duty specimen boasts a gorgeous, dense, bushy crown of attractive silvery foliage that's sure to add an Italian vibe to any outdoor space. Whether you're planting directly into the garden, adding to an existing border or transplanting into a terracotta planter, this tree retains its elegant, grey-green leaves all year. It's tiny, fragrant, creamy-white flowers first appear during the summer, which then become ample green edible fruit in the Autumn, ripening to black as we head deeper into the season. This well-established olive tree promises an immediate and impressive impact on your garden. It is fully hardy, ensuring it can withstand any condition, from droughts to stark UK winters. With good care, these long-living trees are likely to continue to thrive for decades. Already arriving at 2 metres tall, with a 1.3-metre head of foliage and a trunk girth of a whopping 60cm at the time of delivery, these trees are set ot just keep getting they get bigger and better over time, becoming more characterful as the trunk develops its noteworthy knarled bark. They are excellent for a sunny, Mediterranean-style garden and will make themselves at home in any sun-drenched part of your outdoor space. Though they're slow-growing, with a nice stem and attractive silvery leaves, you can now admire the iconic Italian tree from your own backyard, as it's set to transport you back to your favourite holidays on the continent. Save a huge £320 on this monster of an olive tree while this Gardening Express deal lasts, and secure the must-have piece to turn your garden into an Italian haven for the majorly reduced price of £179.99 while this deal lasts. For those looking for something a tad smaller, check out this extra-large, heavy-duty Tuscan olive tree, which is currently available for £149.99, down from £399.99. If you fancy shopping elsewhere, check out this two-pack of Olive Trees 5-6ft Tall in Pots from B&Q for £94.99. Or, over at Amazon, you can find this 1.1m olive tree for £44.90.
Business Insider
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
I visited Olive Garden for the first time in nearly 20 years. The meal wasn't perfect, but I can't wait to go back.
I visited an Olive Garden location for the first time in almost 20 years. I ordered four of the "create your own pasta" dishes, which came with soup or salad and breadsticks. Some of the meals were better than others, but overall, I was impressed by the dining experience. When I go to a chain restaurant, I know I can typically expect reasonable prices, decent food, a few crying babies, and a completely full stomach by the time I leave. On a recent trip to Olive Garden, my son and I experienced all of that and more. I hadn't been to the Darden-owned chain in nearly 20 years, so I was excited to see how the experience would stack up against other restaurant chains I've been to recently. Here's how the meal went. The chain is known for serving classic Italian-American fare. The Italian-American restaurant chain opened its first location in Orlando in 1982. It's owned by Darden — the same company that owns brands like Longhorn Steakhouse, Ruth's Chris, and Yard House. Today, there are nearly 900 Olive Garden restaurants around the world. However, my son and I visited a busy location in Long Island, New York. We started with the chain's unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks. Since I hadn't been to an Olive Garden location in nearly 20 years, my son and I decided to order four different "create your own" pasta dishes to get a feel for the chain's offerings. Each meal came with the chain's signature "never-ending" soup or salad and breadsticks. To try a bit of everything, we asked for two servings of salad and two soups — pasta e fagioli and chicken and gnocchi. I wouldn't call the Olive Garden breadsticks memorable, but they were definitely bountiful. We were able to have as many as we wanted, which would have been great if we didn't have so much food coming. Although we enjoyed the bread, I found other parts of the first course to be more memorable. The salad was a bit overdressed and heavy on lettuce, but the croutons were tasty. I was impressed by the soups. Both soups, however, were better than I expected them to be. The chicken and gnocchi soup was rich, creamy, and loaded with an excellent balance of meat, gnocchi, and spinach. I also thought the pasta e fagioli was savory and balanced without being overly salty. After sampling each, my son and I agreed that the latter was the better of the two. When our meals came, I wasn't a fan of the pasta with marinara sauce. I make a decent homemade marinara sauce from scratch using a can of tomato sauce, chopped onions and garlic, salt, sugar, and a basic blend of herbs. The process, not counting the slow simmer, takes less than 10 minutes and is anything but a challenge. So, getting a dull marinara sauce from an Italian-themed restaurant was disappointing. I thought the marinara ($14) tasted like it was poured right from a can, without any additional handiwork by a chef. It was salty and tasted like — well, tomato sauce. The addition of freshly-grated Parmesan, black pepper, and red-pepper flakes helped some, but frankly, I'd choose my own marinara sauce any day of the week. I didn't love the meat sauce, either. Olive Garden's meat sauce ($14) tasted just like the marinara, but included ground beef and Italian sausage. The sauce was a bit too thin for my linking (it wasn't watery, but it wasn't thick, either) and the beef was a bit on the tough side. Without the tomato sauce, I'm willing to bet the meat would have been quite dry. Unless the chain changed up its marinara recipe, I likely wouldn't order either of these dishes again. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy mushroom sauce. I typically detest mushrooms, but in the name of honest journalism, I ate several of the noodles that came in the creamy mushroom sauce ($14). I was pleasantly surprised at how good the taste was, even though I didn't eat any of the sliced mushrooms in the bowl. My son did, however, and said the dish was superb. My tasting of the noodles revealed a rich, creamy, flavor you'd expect from a classic Alfredo sauce, and I can see how anyone who enjoys mushrooms would've found the dish a pleasure. We loved the five-cheese ziti al forno. The five-cheese ziti al forno was more expensive than the other "create your own" pastas we ordered, but it was well worth the $19.30 price tag. It was heavy on cheese but didn't feel overwhelming. Overall, the dish had a flavor that reminded me of vodka sauce, and I loved the fact that it was baked. The fresh parsley sprinkled atop the pasta also added a nice herbal profile. Of the four meals we tried, we took home the least leftovers from this one. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Olive Garden If you go to an Olive Garden expecting a Michelin-starred experience, you'll leave disappointed. However, if you come expecting food that will be filling, satisfying, and priced fairly, I'll wager that more times than not, you'll be happy with your meal. I never had a strong opinion about Olive Garden, but after visiting for the first time in almost 20 years, I'd definitely consider it on my list of places to return to.
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks £220,000 luxury Italian-themed Richard Mille watch on flight to Club World Cup
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA star Cole Palmer proved he's living the dream both on and off the pitch after rocking a £220,000 watch. As the Blues jetted off to the United States for the Club World Cup, Palmer stepped up his style game. 3 Cole Palmer wears a stunning £220,000 watch as he flies with Chelsea to the US Credit: Getty 3 The watch is one of the most prestigious in the world and famous amongst athletes Credit: Richard Mille He was spotted flashing a £220,000 Italian-themed Richard Mille that left everyone talking. The 23-year-old winger has been impressing fans since his big-money move from the Etihad to Stamford Bridge but he's proved he's not just about fancy footwork and goals. He's shown that he's got a big appetite when it comes to watches. The Richard Mille RM 07-04 Palmer sported is a showstopper with a sleek design inspired by Italy's luxury car culture. Its green, black, white, and red colours are a bold nod to the Italian flag – and it's clear Palmer's got the swagger to match it. Weighing in at a cool £220k, the timepiece is made from lightweight titanium. Perfect for a guy who's always on the move, whether he's flying to international tournaments or dazzling defenders. Palmer's watch is as slick as his style. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But it wasn't just the watch that caught the eye, Palmer himself seemed unfazed by the attention. The midfielder casually flashing his timepiece while scrolling through his phone. And it's not the first time he's shown his love for luxury, as his sister's TikTok and Instagram pages will attest to. Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he's seen 'veering across road' The Richard Mille collection is renowned for being a favourite among football's elite. As Chelsea's bid for Club World Cup glory heats up, Palmer's ready to shine in more ways than one. Whether on the pitch or on a flight the young star is proving he's got talent and taste to spare. 3 Watch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 live on DAZN
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks £220,000 luxury Italian-themed Richard Mille watch on flight to Club World Cup
CHELSEA star Cole Palmer proved he's living the dream both on and off the pitch after rocking a £220,000 watch. As the Blues jetted off to the United States for the Club World Cup, Palmer stepped up his style game. Advertisement 3 Cole Palmer wears a stunning £220,000 watch as he flies with Chelsea to the US Credit: Getty 3 The watch is one of the most prestigious in the world and famous amongst athletes Credit: Richard Mille He was spotted flashing a £220,000 Italian-themed Richard Mille that left everyone talking. The 23-year-old winger has been impressing fans since his big-money move from the Etihad to Stamford Bridge but he's proved he's not just about fancy footwork and goals. He's shown that he's got a big appetite when it comes to watches. The Richard Mille RM 07-04 Palmer sported is a showstopper with a sleek design inspired by Italy's luxury car culture. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Its green, black, white, and red colours are a bold nod to the Italian flag – and it's clear Palmer's got the swagger to match it. Weighing in at a cool £220k, the timepiece is made from lightweight titanium. Perfect for a guy who's always on the move, whether he's flying to international tournaments or dazzling defenders. Palmer's watch is as slick as his style. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But it wasn't just the watch that caught the eye, Palmer himself seemed unfazed by the attention. The midfielder casually flashing his timepiece while scrolling through his phone. And it's not the first time he's shown his love for luxury, as his sister's TikTok and Instagram pages will attest to. Advertisement Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he's seen 'veering across road' Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES The Richard Mille collection is renowned for being a favourite among football's elite. As Chelsea's bid for Club World Cup glory heats up, Palmer's ready to shine in more ways than one. Whether on the pitch or on a flight the young star is proving he's got talent and taste to spare. 3 Advertisement
Otago Daily Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Italian-style nuptials a hit
Mallory and Chris Cooper-Tait were married at the bride's family home in Whiterigg, Gore, on February 15, 2025. PHOTOS: SADBHB PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Tait and Mallory Cooper share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers. The Gore couple were married at the bride's family home in Whiterigg, Gore on February 15, 2025, becoming Mr and Mrs Cooper-Tait. The couple chose an Italian theme for their wedding, which included a main meal of authentic Italian pizza from the Italian Way food truck and plenty of dancing. Mrs Cooper-Tait said her family home was the ideal venue for their Italian-themed wedding. "We wanted a really fun and relaxed wedding, with lots of laughing and dancing — so nothing was too serious," she said. Mrs Cooper-Tait, pictured with husband Chris, wore a vintage wedding dress from Love James, a second hand/vintage wedding dress store in Auckland, which she accompanied with a vintage veil. "It's a pretty special spot and it honestly couldn't have worked better. "My parents did the most incredible job making it feel like we were in Italy. "We DIY'd a lot and our family and friends from around Gore really rallied around us in the week prior to set everything up — we have never felt so loved. Mrs Cooper-Tait, pictured with husband Chris, wore a vintage wedding dress from Love James, a second hand/vintage wedding dress store in Auckland, which she accompanied with a vintage veil. "We spent many evenings and weekends at their house leading up to the wedding. "We built the bars from old doors, made signs out of old timber and glass doors, got recycled benches from an old boarding house and just used what we could find or make." The couple said there were many special moments. Mr Cooper-Tait said the dance floor was a "massive hit" with guests. Mr Cooper-Tait (centre) with the groomsmen (from left) Seamus Jobson, William Henderson and Tyler Hambleton. "Following the first dance, the floor was full the whole night. "We dragged out a suitcase of dress-ups which everyone threw on instantly, it was incredibly special having all our families together to celebrate our day." The couple wished to thank everyone who made their wedding special, especially their friends and family who helped on the day.
