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Business Insider
23-07-2025
- General
- Business Insider
I made Ina Garten's 4-ingredient vinaigrette, and it's now my secret sauce for upgrading just about any dish
I started by making four batches of the lemon vinaigrette. Garten's lemon vinaigrette recipe calls for four simple ingredients — freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Like Garten, I used a glass measuring cup to simplify the measuring and pouring process. First, I used the vinaigrette as a marinade for salmon. I poured half a cup of the dressing into a plastic bag with 2 pounds of salmon and shook it thoroughly to ensure the fish was evenly covered. I then placed the salmon in the fridge for 30 minutes and preheated the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Later, I arranged the pieces of salmon on a baking sheet and roasted them for 30 to 35 minutes until they were lightly browned. When I tasted it, the salmon was moist and perfectly flavored. Next, I used the vinaigrette to season some Broccolini. First, I washed and dried 1 ½-pounds of Broccolini and tossed it in a mixing bowl with a quarter of a cup of dressing. I arranged the seasoned Broccolini on a large baking sheet and put it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. I roasted it for 25 minutes, but recommend keeping it in the oven longer if you prefer a crisper texture. Once the Broccolini cooled, I sprinkled it with Maldon salt. The dish was super flavorful and had a tangy finish. Then, I mixed the vinaigrette into a quinoa salad. For the quinoa salad, I combined sliced red onions, hearts of palm, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl with a cup of cooked quinoa. I drizzled a quarter of a cup of the lemon vinaigrette over the combined vegetables and quinoa. Before serving, I let the salad chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to enhance the flavor. When I tasted it, the dish was incredibly light and fresh. Finally, I added scallions to the vinaigrette to make a dipping sauce for sweet potatoes. Finally, I decided to make the vinaigrette into a dipping sauce for sweet potato wedges. I sliced four scallions, added them to one batch of the vinaigrette, and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. This allowed time for the scallions to soak up the flavor. While the scallions were soaking, I sliced two large sweet potatoes into 1-inch wedges. I then placed the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl, added olive oil and garlic salt, and mixed it all together. After arranging the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, I placed them in a 375-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Once cooled, I plated them with the scallion dipping sauce. My husband and kids devoured the entire plate in one sitting. My favorite way to use Garten's vinaigrette was as a dipping sauce. Out of the four different dishes I made using Garten's lemon vinaigrette recipe, the scallion dipping sauce was my favorite. My kids had a great time dipping their sweet potatoes in the sauce, which made dinner interactive and enjoyable. I'll definitely be making this vinaigrette again, as it's the perfect dressing to enhance a dish. Next time, I'm using it for spring rolls.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
St Peter's Hospital in Maldon to shut stroke and birthing units
NHS leaders have decided to move the majority of a 151-year-old hospital's services to elsewhere in Peter's Hospital in Maldon would no longer have a birthing unit or 16 stroke rehabilitation services and ambulatory care were due to remain at the site until 2030, when they would be replaced by a new health NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) claimed the building was "dilapidated", but campaigners said closing it would have been a "disgrace". Closure plans were paused in September due to widespread backlash from the community. But on Thursday, the ICB decided to press ahead with ending most care provided at the the new arrangement, it agreed to:Offer 25 stroke rehabilitation beds at Brentwood Community Hospital and 22 at the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre in RochfordMake 25 intermediate care beds available in BrentwoodPermanently close the stroke rehabilitation unit at St Peter's HospitalRelocate the midwife-led birthing unit 16 miles (25km) away to Braintree Community HospitalKeep outpatient services and ambulatory care at St Peter's Hospital for five years while the new health hub was built It came as the ICB branded the hospital building "high-risk and unsuitable for long-term clinical care", citing flooding and unreliable Abell, the chief executive of NHS Mid and South Essex, said he "listened carefully" to all feedback."The decisions reached today reflect our ambition to improve health services for everyone who lives in mid and south Essex," he Abell vowed to work closely with staff and the community to achieve "the best possible outcomes for patients".When the BBC was allowed inside the hospital in 2024, cracks could be seen in the walls and water damage was the facility fit for purpose was estimated to cost £18.7m - a price the ICB said was "more money than is available".It said a future health hub or replacement for the hospital must be opened within five years. About 500 people a year in mid and south Essex need to stay in hospital for specialist stroke Peter's saw about 300 patients a day with more than 80,000 appointments a year, according to the tests, X-rays, dermatology, maternity and orthopaedics were among the services provided at the Beckett, who campaigned to keep the building open, said keeping some services was good news."I'm very, very pleased with the outcome," she said."Not everyone's going to be happy, but what we've got is certainly a lot more than we would've if we didn't take part in the campaign." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Intentional' fire at Maldon nature reserve did £100k of damage
The chair of a nature reserve said damage caused by a spate of deliberate fires could cost £100, crews who fought the latest blaze at the Chelmer Blackwater Reserve in Maldon, Essex, believe it was started intentionally - and suspect two other fires nearby were also Ellum, chair of the Chelmer Blackwater Community Interest Company (CIC), which manages the reserve, said it was "absolutely devastating"."The overall cost of putting in the [reserve's] walkways and the bridge has been in the region of £100,000, it will cost most of that to restore it." Mr Ellum said the CIC would have to consider how to go about restoration "because of the risk of this happening again".He added: "The wildlife has obviously been badly affected by it, the field over there where the main fire started had a very large number of voles in it, we don't know how they have fared. "The reedbed has been partly damaged over here, which was an important breeding ground for birds."He said the reserve has more than 200 shareholders who would also feel distraught. The first fire was on 3 July. There was another on Saturday, and then a third on Eaglestone, a group manager with the Essex Fire Service, said all three were "believed to have been started deliberately".He added: "It puts lives at risk, causes significant damage to local wildlife and habitats, and ties up emergency resources that may be needed elsewhere. "These types of incidents are not only reckless, they are criminal."The CIC's secretary, Jonathan Wood, said he witnessed Monday's fire."We could see it just traveling and despite the efforts of the fire brigade - who have been marvellous in this - you could see the wind taking the fire and once it caught the trees that was it," he said the thought it was arson was "a very uncomfortable feeling"."You just wonder why people are so reckless," he added Retired teacher Alison Brown said she was "absolutely gutted"."We see the fens, the lovely fens, lots of greenery and the little pontoons and the bridges that you could walk across - and it's all gone."Kirsty, 45, also a teacher, said she often took her dog for walks around the reserve."There's lots of black bits in our garden."It's just beautiful area and it's such a shame, really sad, but they [the firefighters] did really, really well to keep it contained in that area."Louise, who was also walking by, said: "The smell is horrible isn't it?"We're even more horrified that there's someone on the loose that's going to do that."People spent so much time and effort on this, it's a charity so everyone's disgusted."The Essex Fire Service has urged people to contact the police if they see someone acting suspiciously in rural or woodland can also be given anonymously by visiting or calling 0800 169 5558. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Warning to shut windows after Essex fire breaks out
Residents were urged to keep windows and doors shut after a fire in a field broke County Fire and Rescue Service were called to Chelmer Blackwater Reserve in Maldon at about 13:20 BST. Crews worked to extinguish a hectare of grass, which was alight, and said there was "a lot of smoke" in the area due to the blaze.A spokesperson for the service said the A414 was closed from Spiral Road until it was safe to reopen. They believed the fire was started deliberately. Firefighters from Maldon, Witham, West Mersea, Billericay and Chelmsford were sent to the scene. The service previously said: "If you live in the area, please keep all your windows and doors shut as there is a lot of smoke coming from the incident." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I'll make £100k this year aged just 15 after starting my side-hustle out of my bedroom… I haven't even left school yet
A SAVVY teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom - and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year. Harrison Nott, 15, juggles studying for his GCSEs alongside packing orders in his home and managing his own limited company. 8 8 8 The young entrepreneur started CoolTowel in 2023 and has since scaled up his business - having sent out 15,000 orders. CoolTowel delivers cooling relief by wetting, wringing and snapping the towel with the three layer polyester material holding onto moisture. Harrison, from Maldon, Essex, was soon selling his wares on TikTok shop and Shopify - and was hitting £15k in one day at a summer peak. Harrison said: "I've seen my dad running a business my whole life and I've always wanted to run my own, and have the financial control to do things for myself. "I started my own first proper business at 8, reselling items on eBay. "It did ok and from there I've started loads of different start-ups, most of them failing and losing money on it. "They've given me the skills I needed to start a new one. "The first one that did well was CoolTowel in 2023. I put it on TikTok and Shopify. "I saw 50 sales a day and since then its been scaling up and up." The idea for CoolTowel was born from Harrison's passion for fitness and squash. Frustrated with the lack of high-quality cooling towels in the UK, he has created a product for athletes, gym-goers, and those needing relief from heat. Committed to giving back, Harrison donates CoolTowel products to charities supporting individuals with illnesses and overheating conditions. Harrison began with 100 stock in a box and sold them - and in 2024 Harrison's dad Matthew loaned him money for cash flow over the summer months. By late July, Harrison hit his biggest day for revenue - £15k - and was sold out of towels for weeks. He trademarked his brand with the help of his business teacher and became a limited company at the end of the year - much to his dad's surprise. Harrison, who also plays for the England Squash Aspire team in Ipswich, explained: "It's about building up a solid brand that people trust. "Over the busy summer months, I was able to utilise my dad's warehouse but I do this mostly out of my own bedroom. "I record myself packaging up and post it on TikTok. I think its tangible for people to see the business owner do it - it's real." Harrison said he averages around £1k a day in revenue but there are many hidden costs, including with advertisement campaigns and commission for affiliates. Going forward, he hopes to be able to teach other people how to build up their own successful business. The schoolboy added: "I want to help people be their best self and launch their business if they want to or get that skill they want to learn. "I've made a lot of mistakes but now I've got the formula and the idea to scale the business up. "I want to see how far I can get with CoolTowel, maybe get an investment from Dragon's Den and get it into retail. "I think I can only go so far with it and long term I'd like to build up a personal brand and become well-known for being an entrepreneur. "From what I can see, I'm hoping to scale past £100k in revenue this summer. I've forecast and projected that." Harrison has even sponsored his own school's sports day and presented as assembly about his business model. He also has his own CoolTowel schoolbag and phone case - which he proudly wears to school - and plans to take business a-level. Dad Matthew, 42, added: "He's a chip off the old block. "I admire his commitment to bettering himself and in whatever he does, squash or the business. "When he fails at something, he doesn't just say 'Oh I tried' - he works out where he went wrong. "That is so important in life." Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income? MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle. The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income - but you need to know the rules. When you're employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don't have to. But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves. Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: "Caution should be taken if you're earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable. "The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products." You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you'll usually need to pay tax. Stephen added: "You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax. "The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income." If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe - plus extra fees on top. 8 8 8 8
