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NDTV
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Pasta With What?" Polish Tennis Player Iga Swiatek's Viral Food Confession Breaks The Internet
Italians undoubtedly know pasta too well - it is, after all, where the globally popular dish was born. Pasta is a versatile meal that changes with every single ingredient you choose to add, or skip. However, even the Italians might struggle to digest how Polish enjoy their pasta with strawberries. Yes, pasta with strawberries is part of classic Polish cuisine. This unusual dish is currently going viral on social media, thanks to Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, who shared her love for strawberry pasta after winning her third-round match against Danielle Collins. The Wimbledon champion revealed that her favourite dish is pasta with strawberries. "I have my favourite dish. I ate it often as a child. It's pasta with strawberries. You should try it. Pasta, strawberries and a bit of yoghurt, it's just delicious," Swiatek said, with her expression making it clear that not many people would relate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) This unique style of eating pasta has sparked a wave of comments from food lovers on social media. The most notable reaction came from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who shared a photo of himself watching the tennis star's interview while enjoying a plate of strawberry pasta. Smacznego! 🏆 — Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) July 12, 2025 Here are some more interesting social media reactions to this sweet twist on pasta: A surprised Instagram user wrote, "Pasta with what?" Another viewer commented, "Classic Polish summer dish! Try it." A fan said, "So relatable for many Polish fans. Thank you, Iga - not only for a great match, but also for the brave promotion of a true summer classic from Polish cuisine." Another added, "I felt so patriotic when she said that." "Pasta with strawberries - the only dish where your Italian friend cries, and your Polish grandma beams with pride," an Instagram user summed it up perfectly. This dish is nostalgic comfort food in Poland, especially in summer when strawberries are fresh and sweet. Curious to try this dish? Here is the recipe. How To Make Polish Strawberry Pasta With Yoghurt Ingredients You Need 150-200g pasta (traditionally small pasta like twarozkowy makaron, but penne, fusilli, or even spaghetti works) 250g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 200g plain or vanilla yoghurt (or use thick Greek yoghurt for creaminess) 1-2 tbsp sugar (adjust based on strawberry sweetness) Pinch of salt Steps To Make Strawberry Pasta Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook as per packet instructions until soft. While the pasta is cooking, wash, hull, and chop the strawberries into small pieces. Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Lightly mash them with a fork to release their juices. Drain the cooked pasta and let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes so it is warm but not piping hot. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with yoghurt. Mix gently. Add the mashed strawberries with their juices and stir to combine evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or honey if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
India Today
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Wimbledon crowd rises for Kate Middleton's return after cancer battle. Watch video
A video of Kate Middleton receiving a standing ovation as she entered the Royal Box during the Wimbledon women' singles final has gone viral on social Princess of Wales, 43, returned to Centre Court on July 12 to attend the Wimbledon Championships, one of the few public outings she made this in elegance, she was seen walking alongside club chair Debbie Jevans, drawing a wave of applause from the audience as she reached her seat in the front row of the Royal In a clip shared by Wimbledon on social media platforms, spectators rose to their feet and clapped warmly as the Princess smiled and waved. 'Centre Court rises to give a warm welcome to our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales,' read the post, using purple and green hearts, the club's signature the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon)Kate took her seat with a gentle wave, briefly exchanging smiles and a handshake with tennis legend Billie Jean King, who offered a respectful curtsy. This moment marked her appearance nearly six months after revealing her cancer March 2024, the Princess shared that she was undergoing treatment for cancer and was in remission. Her attendance at Wimbledon not only reaffirmed her role as the club's patron but also offered a rare glimpse of resilience that several users found touching.'What a beautiful and well-deserved welcome. The Princess of Wales carries herself with such quiet strength and elegance - Centre Court knew exactly who they were standing for,' a user said, while another added, 'She's a lovely Princess, and having beaten cancer and continued to carry herself stoically throughout, she's a terrific role model for young women everywhere.''So happy to see her back at Wimbledon,' one of the users the comments here:Her presence on Saturday also mirrored last year's emotional moment, when she appeared at the men's singles final alongside her daughter, Princess Charlotte. At the time, Charlotte had looked on proudly as the crowd welcomed her mother with thunderous the Princess of Wales returned to Wimbledon, the standing ovation she received was more than just royal protocol, it was a collective show of warmth and support from a crowd that clearly missed her.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sachin Tendulkar finds himself ‘in the middle of a Grand Slam sandwich'; India legend meets Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg
It was fan-boy moment for Sachin Tendulkar at the Wimbledon 2025 on Friday. In attendance for the first time in this edition of the Wimbledon, the legendary cricketer met two of tennis greats of all time - Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg in a special meeting, leaving everyone in awe. Taking to Instagram, Tendulkar posted a picture with the two. 'What's sweeter than strawberries & cream at Wimbledon? Finding yourself in the middle of a Grand Slam sandwich. @wimbledon @rogerfederer Björn Borg,' wrote Tendulkar as a caption. Tendulkar's post delighted fans across the globe as it brought tennis and cricket in one frame. Swiss great Federer, who retired from tennis in 2022, has eight men's singles title at Wimbledon to his name. On the other hand, Swedish tennis legend Borg emerged triumphant at SW19 five times in his career. Earlier, Tendulkar was seen at the Royal Box in an exciting day of tennis action watching Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz to enter the final. Wimbledon took to their official social media handle and shared a post with a photo of Tendulkar. "The Little Master graces Centre Court. Wonderful to have you at #Wimbledon, @sachintendulkar, @RalphLauren," Wimbledon wrote. Earlier, Tendulkar had a special moment at the home of cricket when the 52-year-old unveiled his own portrait at the MCC musuem on Thursday. He became the fifth Indian after Dilip Vengsarkar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Kapil Dev to have their portraits at the home of cricket. He had also rung the Lord's bell before the third Test. On the day, Carlos Alcaraz passed the Taylor Fritz test with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win to enter his third consecutive Wimbledon men's singles final. He will either meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in the summit clash. Among women, Iga Swiatek will take on Amanda Anisimova for the the ultimate prize.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
What is Iga Swiatek's ‘pasta with strawberries' wish for Wimbledon? For the ignoramus, it's Polish ‘makaron z truskawkami'
Iga Swiatek did not want to be asked about trivial things like what she had fir dinner, at Wimbledon. But since she was thrown the poser anyway, the Polish finalist who fights for the title on Saturday, decided to stab all-hearts with a sweet-sour strawberry – slathered on…pasta. The No. 8 seed left a trail of horror-struck Wimbledon watchers when she declared she'd been craving her favorite while at Wimbledon -'I ate it as a kid,' she told the presenter. 'It's pasta with strawberries.' The shock has stupefied more than the Wimbledon watchers, though following her third-round win over American Danielle Collins, Swiatek has romped all the way into the finals. 'Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that,' Swiatek had said, knowing exactly what her words would do to the strawberry & cream faithful. 'I think in summer kids are eating it a lot. I don't know. It's just a perfect mix of tastes.' A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) After losing to Djokovic, Wimbledon found the perfect man to voice their horror. Flavio Cobolli was around to pantomime the mock flabbergast, as the Italian world No. 24 told Tennis Channel's Steve Weissman and Jon Wertheim on Monday, 'I talked with her yesterday. I told her, 'What did (you do)? Now they want to try strawberry and pasta!'' further quoted him saying, 'I wouldn't want to be in her position… I wish good luck for her when she comes back (to) Italy!' Cobolli was asked about that other sacrilege – pineapple on pizza. quoted him as saying, 'She said yogurt on pasta… this is worse. I tried pineapple (on pizza) and it's not so bad!' It was ofcourse ignorance on part of everyone – especially the British – for not knowing what Swiatek was referring to – makaron z truskawkami, a popular Polish dish made with strawberries, pasta and yogurt. According to registered dietician Heather Martin, Pasta with strawberries, or makaron z truskawkami, is a common dish in Poland, which grows even more strawberries than the Wimbledon farms produce. 'It's one of the top producers in the European Union, with lots of local varieties. Makaron z truskawkami doesn't attempt to make strawberries savory; it's unapologetically sweet, fruit-forward and even often served cold, so mention of this dish is understandably causing some confusion,' said. As per the website, 'European and Slavic countries have a centuries-old habit of making starters and entrees out of fruit. Sweden has fruktsoppa, a soup made out of stewed dried fruits and warm spices, and Germany's kaltschale is a cold berry soup. My personal favorite similar recipe is Ukrainian sour cherry vareniki (dumplings), a true delight well worth the trouble of making.' The Wimbledon final, might finally go beyond strawberry&cream, and turn into USA vs Poland's (Amanda Anisimova vs Swiatek), battle of the desserts. proceeded to remind of American 'ambrosia salads' of the 20th century, e.g. Rosa Marina salad or frog eye salad, made with tiny orzo or acini di pepe pasta in a custard sauce along with mandarins and pineapple, and often mini marshmallows. 'They're sweet, fruity and cold, and although we in the 21st century might call them weird, I'll bet you've still had one of them at a holiday buffet or church potluck,' she added informatively.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Wimbledon mixed champion Verbeek gets Centre Court to sing Happy Birthday to dad
A touching scene unfolded on Centre Court on Thursday, as Dutch player Sem Verbeek guided the Wimbledon crowd in singing 'Happy Birthday' to his father just moments after clinching the 2025 mixed doubles playing alongside Czech partner Katerina Siniakova, won his first Grand Slam title with a 7-6(3), 7-6(3) victory over Britain's Joe Salisbury and Brazil's Luisa Stefani. But what stood out even more than the win was what came the trophy presentation, Verbeek took the microphone and asked the crowd to join him in singing for his father, Frank Verbeek, who was sitting in the stands. The gesture brought an emotional reaction from Frank, as the crowd's birthday song echoed through Centre Court on a day he won't soon the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) Te"I know he's going to hate this but I'm going to love it. It's my dad's birthday today! His name is Frank. If we could all sing happy birthday to him, it would mean so, so much," Verbeek said during his on counrt speech after the title was not just Verbeek's first Grand Slam, but also only the third doubles trophy of his career. The 31-year-old and Siniakova had never played together before this tournament, but they found instant chemistry. Their run included a win over top seeds Harri Heliovaara and Anna Danilina in the first to reports, one of them had not even planned to enter the mixed doubles until just before the tournament began. But the decision paid off, as the pair went all the way without dropping a set in the win was already a big moment in his career — but by turning it into a surprise celebration for his father, he made it even more memorable for everyone watching.- Ends
