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When Ella Mills, 31, says that her life is ‘on fast-forward’ it’s hard to disagree. Just ten years ago, as a student, she started the blog Deliciously Ella, detailing her recovery from debilitating illness through meditation and plant-based recipes. Today, Deliciously Ella is a multifaceted lifestyle brand with projected revenues for 2022 of £20 million (putting the company’s value at around £60 million) and over two million Instagram followers. In 2012, plant-based eating was a niche concern. ‘But now 50 per cent of the UK population are into it,’ she says. Clearly there is a lot of money to be made from cacao nibs. Ella and her family (husband and Deliciously Ella’s CEO Matthew Mills, 38, and their daughters Skye, three, and May, nearly two) live just off London ’s Kensington Church Street, where houses sell for north of £5 million, but Ella insists their lifestyle is not lavish. She can’t drive and her husband Matthew’s car is a secondhand BMW. Their last holiday was four days … [Read more...] about THE £60 MILLION BRAND THAT TOOK (CACAO) BALLS TO BUILD! Ella Mills opens up about family, fame and facing down her haters

By James McCarthy Published 18 December 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Worried gym owners fear new Covid restrictions could mean they lose their homes. One said they thought they would already be homeless, had they not taken on full-time work as a hospital physiotherapist. Another said they feared losing everything next year if the situation did not improve. The Welsh government said the measures were designed to stop the spread of the virus and protect people's health. Gyms and other businesses will have to reintroduce social distancing, along with other measures including one-way systems from 27 December. Mark Drakeford 'storm' warning prompts nightclub closures Q&A: What are the new Covid rules for Wales? Welsh festive sport verdict on Monday The rules are part of measures … [Read more...] about Covid in Wales: Gym owners fear homelessness amid new restrictions

Photo: Matt Dinerstein/FX Watching The Bear isn’t exactly a pleasant experience . The sounds of the kitchen — the ticking of the clock, the whir of the industrial mixer, the clanging of metal pots, not to mention the constant conversations shouted across sizzling pans — make my brain hurt. I could handle only two episodes at a time. After an hour of watching Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) try to keep his late brother’s struggling restaurant open while managing his late brother’s ornery best friend, Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and a full staff of personalities, I needed a break. But I always came back. It’s easy to be drawn to stories of rebels and outcasts. Restaurants are full of both. And professional kitchens have their own lingo, power dynamics, and set of behaviors that look foreign to an outsider, making it a people-watcher’s dream. And then there’s the food! So if you also want to immerse yourself in the thrilling (and oftentimes stressful) world of restaurants, or if … [Read more...] about 11 Kitchen Books to Read After You Devour

Garden tips: How to maintain your lawn This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As temperatures continue to rise up across the country, lawns may be looking a little worse for wear. Dry, hot weather can turn lawns from looking green and vibrant to dusty and brown. While gardeners may be tempted to dowse their lawns with water during the hottest times, this may not be the best way to tackle dry spells according to lawn specialists. Related articles How to water your garden plants during a heatwave - ‘key’ tip The ‘best way’ to prune lavender ‘effectively’ - ideal time to prune Garden Buy … [Read more...] about Lawn specialist shares ‘best’ time to ‘always’ water your grass for ‘maximum effect’

Oscar-nominated Hollywood director Michael Mann has been in Italy long enough to develop a morning routine – a cappuccino grande – and find a favorite café in Modena, where he is shooting his latest film, "Ferrari." This city is the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and his company, and is famed for fast cars and good food. "Cities fascinate me – they have their own character," Mann said. Correspondent Seth Doane asked, "What do you get out of a city like this one, Modena?" "What I get is a real challenge to understand what life is like if you're living here," he replied. "To me the challenge is to get so deep into this specific regional culture, because the deeper I do that, the more universal it becomes." The detail-obsessed director has made a career of prompting audiences to feel for the characters in his films, whether it's the last remaining member of the Mohican tribe, or the plight of a tobacco industry whistleblower in "The Insider." There was the collective stress we felt … [Read more...] about Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel “Heat 2,” and going deep on the life of cities

Klopp impressed by Nunez's rapid progress at Liverpool SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liverpool kickstarted their 2022/23 in underwhelming fashion, scraping to a 2-2 draw with Fulham . Jurgen Klopp’s side lacked plenty of spark throughout the 90 minutes, and some may see the last month of the transfer window as a way for the manager to prevent that level of performance from becoming the norm. Related articles Jurgen Klopp calls out Liverpool stars after disappointing Fulham draw Liverpool boss Klopp delivers thoughts on transfer after Thiago injury Fulham made the dream start to their return to the Premier League in the 32nd minute, with Aleksandr Mitrovic arriving late at the back post … [Read more...] about Liverpool may need three more signings after disappointing Fulham draw