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7NEWS
02-07-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
Sarah Di Lorenzo shares her delicious winter soups to warm you up from the inside
Sarah Di Lorenzo is a trusted name in nutrition. And on Tuesday, she showcased a number of winter soups. Today, Sarah will be showcased three soups: Lasagne soup – this is a viral trend at the moment, it's basically all the elements of lasagne in a hearty meat soup with pasta in it (Sarah will use rice & corn pasta as a health substitute). Greek meatball soup. Mediterranean fish soup. Recipe below: LASAGNA SOUP WITH A TWIST Serves 6 750 grams of beef mince 1 onion, diced 6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 teaspoons of dried thyme 2 teaspoons of dried basil Pepper and salt 1 litre of beef stock 750 grams of pasta sauce 1 cup of mozzarella cheese 225 grams of wholemeal lasagne sheets uncooked and broken (or corn and rice lasagne sheets) 1/2 cup of shaved parmesan cheese Method Cook the beef in a casserole dish, once browned add the garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, onion and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the pasta sauce and cook for another 5 minutes. Next add the beef stock. Stir in the lasagna pasta sheets and cook until al-dente which is around 15 minutes more. Serve with a mix of mozzarella and parmesan. Serves 6–8 Ingredients Method Broth 8 cups water3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt Meatballs 500 grams beef mince1 cup uncooked brown rice1 large onion, grated1 egg1⁄2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh mintsalt and pepper1⁄4 cup olive oil Avgolemono 2 eggs2 large lemons, juiced freshly squeezed lemon juice, cracked pepper and sourdough, to serve 1. For the broth, put all the ingredients in a large soup pot and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. 2. For the meatballs, combine all the ingredients and mix together well. Roll spoonfuls of mixture about the size of an apricot intolittle meatballs in the palm of your hand. Be sure to roll them tight so they don't break apart during cooking. You should get about 40 from the mixture. 3. Transfer the meatballs to the simmering broth and cook for about 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, make the avgolemono. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a mixing bowl and the yolks in another bowl. Whisk the whites until fluffy. Then add the yolks and lemon juice, whisking until incorporated. 5. When the meatballs are cooked, take some broth from the meatballs and slowly whisk into your egg mixture, and repeat one more time. Add this mixture back into the soup and stir through, it will look foamy. Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for about 15 minutes until it reaches a thick consistency. MEDITERRANEAN FISH SOUP Serves 6 As a young girl, I remember eating my first lobster tail and thinking it was the best thing ever. There's also something sensational about a good fish soup. Fish has many health benefits – it's a great source of protein, good fats, zinc, iodine and iron. Try to have three serves of fish a week to reap all those wonderful health benefits. Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika salt and pepper 750 grams white fish fillets, cut into mouth-sized pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion 1 capsicum 2 celery stalks 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 x 400-gram can crushed tomatoes 1 litre chicken stock ¼ cup apple cider vinegar juice of 1 lemon 2 spring onions, chopped 1 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 cup chopped fresh parsley Method Put all the spices in a bowl. Season the fish with salt and pepper then coat in the spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and add the onions, capsicum, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes before adding any remaining spice mixture. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock and vinegar to the pot and cook for 20 minutes on a simmer. Add the fish at the 15-minute mark and cook for the last 5 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in the lemon juice, spring onions and fresh herbs.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Our pick of the eight best cruises for both hot and cold weather – from Caribbean sailings to Icelandic glacier tours
From the Mediterranean to the Arctic Circle - find your ideal cruise here CRUISE CONTROL Our pick of the eight best cruises for both hot and cold weather – from Caribbean sailings to Icelandic glacier tours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE'RE enjoying record-breaking temperatures right here in the UK, with the Met Office declaring an official heatwave. The joy of a cruise is you can choose to sail into warm OR cold waters, depending on whether you are an ardent sun-worshipper or prefer staying cool as a cucumber. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Cruise Croatia in style aboard La Belle de l'Adriatique, stopping at stunning ports like Losinj, Zadar and Kotor Credit: supplied From the majesty of the Norwegian Fjords to the stunning glacier landscapes of Alaska, those who get hot under the collar will love the chance to explore these cooler trips. Meanwhile, travellers who can't get enough of the heat will adore the sunshine and warm waters of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Here, Lisa Minot, picks the best hot and cold cruises you can set sail on this summer. MEDITERRANEAN MARELLA Cruises' all-inclusive Mediterranean voyages mean you won't have to worry about ordering that second cocktail on deck as you sail through the warm waters of the Med. Their seven-night Cosmopolitan Classics round trip from Palma, Majorca, is from just £1,057pp and includes all food and drink, flights from Bournemouth on July 1, 20kg luggage, transfers and tips. Sailing on the Marella Discovery, the ship calls at Italy's Cagliari, in Sardinia, Naples for Pompeii and Capri, Piombino for Siena and Pisa, France's Villefranche for Monaco and Nice, and Palamos, in Spain. To book, go to CARIBBEAN 6 Set sail on Royal Caribbean's new Star Of The Seas and unwind on its private Bahamian island Credit: supplied COMBINE a cruise on Royal Caribbean's latest and greatest ship, Star Of The Seas, with a chance to relax on the golden shores of its private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas. Star Of The Seas sets sail this August, the latest in the Icon class of mega ships. A seven-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day cruise leaves Port Canaveral, Florida, on August 31 and calls at Perfect Day, Mexico's Puerto Costa Maya, Roatan in Honduras, and Cozumel in Mexico. Prices are from £1,328pp, including full board and entertainment. See ADRIATIC 6 Explore Croatia's coast and islands in style aboard La Belle de l'Adriatique, with stops from Losinj to Kotor Credit: supplied Inside the huge new cruise ship coming to the US next year - with waterpark, bumper cars, and 20 bars onboard IT doesn't get more idyllic than travelling the sparkling Adriatic Sea on a seven-night round-trip cruise from Dubrovnik in Croatia. Sailing on CroisiEurope's 197-guest ship La Belle de l'Adriatique, you will enjoy the best of the Croatian mainland ports and islands, including Losinj, Krk, Rovinj, Pula, Zadar and Kotor. Seven nights' all-inclusive, with all meals and drinks, is from £1,512pp, departing Dubrovnik on August 21. To book, see or call 01756 691269. GREEK ISLES FAMILIES with pre-school kids can take advantage of early July to head away for less before the classrooms empty for summer. And P&O Cruises' Azura has a great itinerary discovering the very best of the Greek islands. Departing London on July 3, this seven-night fly cruise leaves Malta and calls at Piraeus for Athens, Mykonos, Souda Bay for Chania in Crete and Katakolon for Olympia. Seven nights' full-board is from £699pp, including flights and transfers. To book, go to ARCTIC CIRCLE 6 Explore Norway's Arctic Circle aboard Havila's hybrid cruise ships — endless sun, cool temps, and stunning views Credit: supplied HAVILA Voyages' hybrid working/cruise ships offer an immersive way to explore the land of the midnight sun, travelling high up into the Arctic Circle. There may be endless sunny days, but with temperatures averaging just 14 degrees in August in Kirkenes, northeastern Norway, you will also keep your cool. Optional excursions include king crab fishing, hiking with huskies and even a trip to the Snowhotel Kirkenes. There are currently 40 per cent savings for solo travellers. An 11-night round trip voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes is from £1,952pp full-board for a single traveller, departing August 10 on Havila Castor. Snowhotel excursions from £91pp. Flights to Bergen extra. See ZEEBRUGGE 6 Join Mickey aboard Disney Fantasy from Southampton for a magical cruise to Zebrugge and a trip to Bruges and its fairytale streets Credit: Disney JOIN Mickey Mouse on exclusive sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy from Southampton this summer. Heading into cooler waters, a three-night full-board cruise to Belgium's Zeebrugge brings the chance to enjoy a magical trip to the medieval city of Bruges, with its Disney-like architecture. With time onboard the liner to enjoy the fantastic kids' clubs and shows, the cruise is from £879pp, based on four sharing an inside cabin, departing Southampton on August 29. See ICELAND 6 Fred Olsen's Bolette sets sail from Liverpool on September 5 for a scenic return cruise to Reykjavik and Akureyri Credit: Fred Olsen Cruises THE land of ice and fire is the ideal destination for cool cruise lovers. And Fred Olsen's Exploring Iceland cruise is a nine-night adventure to discover everything from glaciers and waterfalls to geysers and lava tunnels. The return trip on Fred Olsen's Bolette departs Liverpool on September 5 and will include calls at Reykjavik and Akureyri. Fares are from £1,599pp, including all meals, tea and coffee and entertainment. To book, see or call 0800 0355 144. BALTICS & NORWAY EXPLORE Baltic Jewels and Nordic Dreams onboard Ambassador Cruises' Ambience. Sailing directly from Tilbury, London, on August 25, this 14-night break ticks off a host of northern European highlights, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Berlin from Warnemunde and Aarhus. Prices are from £1,006pp, including full board and entertainment. To book, go to or call 02037 335 557.
Miami Herald
28-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
See the changing hotel scene in Miami with new and redone properties
Travel See the changing hotel scene in Miami with new and redone properties Miami's hotel landscape is shifting. New properties like Casa Neos along the Miami River blend boutique hotel suites with rooftop bars and Mediterranean dining, promising immersive experiences. Upcoming projects, such as the Westin at Miami International Airport, focus on wellness and feature rooftop terraces with panoramic views. Some hotels even offer amenities like Peloton bikes in rooms and lobby co-working spaces. Longstanding names like the Mandarin Oriental are making way for modern towers, while larger mixed-use projects — like Riverside Wharf's Dream Hotel with its marina and vibrant entertainment venues—signal Miami's evolving hospitality trends. Take a look at some of what's going on in South Florida. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. A new Westin hotel is set to open at Miami International Airport in 2027. NO. 1: WANT TO STAY IN A HOTEL AT THE MIAMI AIRPORT? 360-DEGREE VIEWS AND HOT TUBS ARE COMING It'll be connected to the terminal by a pedestrian bridge. | Published February 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante A beautiful beach with luxurious amenities and water adventures is part of the allure of Fort Lauderdale and the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. By Bronwyn Knight NO. 2: DISCOVER FORT LAUDERDALE'S SOPHISTICATED SIDE AS A VACATION DESTINATION Whether you're looking for bites on the beach or a luxury hotel, this itinerary for Fort Lauderdale has you covered. | Published April 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Caraway-Carlton Casa Neos restaurant, a two-story dining establishment that's part of a 30,000-square-foot development on the Miami River. By Kris Tamburello NO. 3: THIS LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN MIAMI JUST OPENED A MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT A new luxury development on the Miami River comes with a hotel, beach club and rooftop bar plus a waterfront Mediterranean restaurant. | Published July 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle NO. 4: HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE NEW OR AWARD-WINNING HOTELS IN MIAMI? From waterfront resorts to new luxury spots, discover Miami hotels for every type of traveler. | Published September 25, 2024 | Read Full Story Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Miami NO. 5: SEE CELEBRITIES AND GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL THAT IS DISAPPEARING Actors promoted their movies here. | Published December 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives Rendering of planned Riverside Wharf Miami NO. 6: IT WAS A SPOT TO PARTY ON THE MIAMI RIVER. NOW A HOTEL, CLUB AND RAW BAR ARE MOVING IN See new renderings, learn of updated timeline for the new project. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
