Peanut butter & picklesPeanut butter and pickles CanvaPeanut butter is the great love of my life. Together through thick and thin, crunchy and smooth, I’m convinced there’s no food or life circumstance it won’t make better. ABGoat’s cheese & NutellaGoat’s cheese and Nutella CanvaSweet and savory is a thing, and let’s not pretend it’s not a glorious pairing for the ages. One which I’ve discovered works wonders is cheese and chocolate – specifically goat’s cheese and Nutella. Or whichever chocolate paste you favour, but it has to be said that Nutella works best.

October 11, 2024 19:11 UTC

This week, Juliet and Jacoby cover another TikTok cake story, break down the latest olive oil heist, and discuss California banning farm-raised octopus. For this week’s Taste Test, they try hot fudge sundae–flavored Liquid Death. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

October 11, 2024 18:15 UTC

In the original video, the British pop star added pickles, pickle juice, jalapenos, and jalapeno juice to a cup of Diet Coke and ice. Cue celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay, who we can all rely on to give us an honest review of the beverage. Posting to his TikTok account, Ramsay captioned the video: "Had to try what @Dua Lipa was cooking up.”Ramsay is seen pouring Diet Coke into a cup, followed by a pour of pickle juice and jalapeno juice. He’s seen topping it off with a few pickles and jalapeno slices, a dash more Diet Coke, and then one final, monstrous pouring on jalapeno juice. No mixing was featured in the video before Ramsay took a swig.

October 11, 2024 17:35 UTC

After almost 10 years, South Sudan is preparing to establish the Hybrid Court to try those who have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity since the civil war began in 2013. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly recently passed two important bills to create a Hybrid Court, a major milestone in the country’s long search for transitional justice. The government and the major armed opposition SPLM-IO signed a peace deal in 2015 that established the Hybrid Court. The war crimes are political tools of the West to blackmail Africa,” said Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, a former South Sudan minister for petroleum. Akol Miyen Kuol, a South Sudanese political commentator, said the nation is fragile and there are doubts whether the Hybrid Court could achieve the desired results.

October 11, 2024 17:33 UTC

The Senate is expected to begin the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday. The tabling of the evidence by the National Assembly including (evidence of witnesses, if any, cross-examination and re-examination) will be held from noon to 1 pm. Kingi stated that there will be a total of three hours for the evidence of the National Assembly and a total of two hours for cross-examination. From 2:30pm to 6:30pm, the National Assembly will continue tabling its evidence. To survive the impeachment, Gachagua will have to get 23 votes from the Senate.

October 11, 2024 17:19 UTC





0 SHARES Share TweetNAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – President William Ruto has called on the international community to fulfill their pledges by providing the urgently needed resources to ensure the success of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. He expressed optimism that with adequate support, the fight against gangs in Haiti can be won. “We are asking the international community to match their commitment, their pledges with the necessary action for us to be able to complete the task ahead of us.”Ruto also praised El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for endorsing the mission and providing critical support. “The progress we are seeing is contingent on us continuing to provide the Haitian people with the relief that is desperately needed,” he stated, urging the international community to honor its commitments to fully fund the mission. Conille highlighted a recent incident in northern part of Haiti’ Capital Port-au-Prince, where gangs staged an attack.

October 11, 2024 16:52 UTC

AI tongue can detect difference between Coke and Pepsi, research finds – GLOBALOctober 11, 2024Move over taste testers, there’s a new contender in the world of flavour evaluation — and it’s made out of circuits and sensors. Researchers from Penn State in Pennsylvania have developed an electronic tongue that identifies differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content, and products like soda types and coffee blends. It can even distinguish between Pepsi and Coke with a high degree of accuracy. The research, published Wednesday in Nature, found the AI tongue is capable of detecting, classifying, and assessing the quality and freshness of different substances. This means that if milk is contaminated, the tongue may be able to detect it.

October 11, 2024 16:28 UTC

President William Ruto on Friday dismissed allegations that the Kenyan police officers in Haiti were yet to receive their monthly remunerations despite an initial promise for timely disbursements. During the presser, the Head of State also rallied the international community to step up their mandate and support the Multinational Security Support Mission led by Kenya. The adoption by the United Nations Security Council to extend the term of the MSS by another year signals strong global support,” Ruto said. Ruto went ahead to commend the Kenyan officers who are currently in Haiti, highlighting the immense progress the officers had made in restoring peace in the war-torn nation. Garry Conille's visit to Kenya comes barely a fortnight after President Ruto paid a visit to Haiti to assess the status of the Multinational Security Support Mission which is led by the Kenyan police.

October 11, 2024 15:34 UTC

Jamie Dornan has celebrated becoming the new face of Diet Coke at a star-studded event in London. Talking to presenter and DJ Nick Grimshaw at the event, NI actor Dornan said: “I’m honoured and thrilled to be associated with such an iconic brand. READ MORE: Jamie Dornan tells of his love for ‘opera baths’ and the great outdoorsREAD MORE: Jamie Dornan celebrates with NI pupils as they scoop top award at film festival"I always think it’s best to jump right in. There are many ways to enjoy a Diet Coke, for me it’s on holiday and first thing in the morning.”Jamie was announced as the new face of Diet Coke in September. (Image: Dave Benett)Tara Byrnes, Marketing Manager for Diet Coke in Great Britain said: “There was no better way to welcome Jamie to Diet Coke than throwing a party.

October 11, 2024 15:17 UTC

Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens has opened up about using cocaine as a coping mechanism during the height of his music career and how he once overdosed during his dangerous habit. Jordan joined Busted star Matt Willis on his podcast On The Mend, as he spoke about using cocaine to help ease his social anxiety. The pop star revealed the time he had overdosed himself "every day for 18 months" while taking non prescribed doses of Modafinil. Jordan told Matt: "Modafinil was to take me off coke because my cocaine use became a problem when I started doing it at home. Stephens is one of half of duo Rizzle Kicks along with Harley 'Sylvester' Alexander-Sule.

October 11, 2024 15:15 UTC

Kenya to deploy 600 more police to Haiti in November – President RutoAn additional 600 police officers undergoing training will be deployed to Haiti in November as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, President William Ruto has announced. Speaking during a joint press conference at State House, Nairobi, with visiting Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille, President Ruto reiterated Kenya’s commitment to the mission in the troubled Caribbean nation. “A total of 600 Kenyan police officers are still undergoing training and will be deployed to Haiti next month,” said President Ruto. “A total of 600 Kenyan police officers are still undergoing training and will be deployed to Haiti next month,” said President Ruto. Dr Conille will spend four days in Kenya holding high-level talks with President Ruto and other officials.

October 11, 2024 15:06 UTC

The majority of Kenyans cited bad politics and poor governance as the main reasons they believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, a new poll shows. The study added that 43 per cent of the respondents said the high cost of living was their reason to believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. The study noted that a majority of Kenyans (73 per cent) believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, an increase from 50 per cent recorded in September. A significant percentage of both males (73 per cent) and females (73 per cent) noted that the country is headed in the wrong direction. In May 2024, 63 per cent said the country is headed in the wrong direction.

October 11, 2024 14:52 UTC

Peaky Blinders star Amber Anderson and Sex Education actor Connor Swindells are married! The couple tied the knot in a luxurious Scottish wedding with Connor's Sex Education co-star Alistair Petrie, who plays his dad in the series, officiating the ceremony. Amber, 32, wowed in Vivienne Westwood off the shoulder white dress as she walked hand in hand with her newlywed husband, 28. Connor previously dated his Sex Education co-star Aimee Lou Wood for two years. Meanwhile Amber was previously linked with Scottish singer Paolo Nutini and Rizzle Kicks rapper Jordan Stephens.

October 11, 2024 14:44 UTC

We’re taking a good hard look at the beautiful women who eat like raccoons this week. First we dive into the geriatric world of Noor Alfallah’s very famous boyfriends (2:35) and Jodi makes and tries Dua Lipa’s viral Diet Coke, pickle, and jalapeño recipe live on the podcast because she loves you very much (15:00). Then, they are finally ready to talk about Caroline Calloway (31:40), and they fangirl over the lega-sequel announcement heard across Genovia, Princess Diaries 3 (49:25). Finally, they each share their personal obsession for the week (1:00:25). Hosts: Jodi Walker and Chelsea Stark-JonesProducer: Sasha AshallSubscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher

October 11, 2024 14:42 UTC

The recent decline in international coke prices presents a significant challenge for Zimbabwean coke producers, particularly in its efforts to compete in the South African market. Similarly, Chinese met coke prices fell significantly, with assessments indicating a price of US$335 per tonne, down from previous highs. This has directly impacted coke prices, as steel mills the primary consumers of coke have scaled back their raw material purchases, opting to run down existing inventories instead. Thus, when prices in the global markets decline Zimbabwean coke producers face immediate pressure to lower their prices to remain competitive. The falling coke prices on international markets are a wake-up call for Zimbabwean coke producers.

October 11, 2024 14:21 UTC