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I’m a Michelin-star chef & you’ve been cooking your pasta all wrong… common myth will cost you a fortune
A MICHELIN-star chef has revealed how Brits have been cooking their pasta all wrong.
Paul Foster often posts culinary advice on popular social media site TikTok and has said that one common myth will cost you a fortune.
Paul, who owns his own Michelin-star restaurant ‘Salt’ in Stratford-upon-Avon, definitely knows his way around a kitchen.
And the experienced cook said one “old wives tale” needs to be dispelled.
The top chef reminded anyone cooking that “oil in pasta water is a waste”.
Paul said: “It does not stop it sticking, that’s why so many people do it.
“People say yeah drop a bit of oil in, makes it not stick together – rubbish.
“Remember science at school? Water and oil doesn’t mix.”
He said the oil will stay on top of the water and have no effect on cooking the pasta.
Paul urged anyone watching who didn’t know this that the common myth “will do nothing” for your cooking.
“People are using good quality stuff like extra virgin olive oil.
“Just let it cook nicely, give it some respect and use lots of water,” he added.
The experienced chef is a popular figure on TikTok, often helping budding chefs to learn handy tips and tricks.
He often posts hacks and recipes which are easily cooked up from home for those with less experience in the kitchen.
Paul’s videos have racked up 1.5 million likes and he has amassed over 120,000 followers.
As always, TikTokers were quick to take to the comment section to weigh in with their opinion.
Some were stunned at Paul’s revelation and admitted they did not know the myth wasn’t true.
One user commented: “I thought oil stops the pasta sticking together, if you want to keep some for the next day.”
Another TikToker said: “Never used oil cooking pasta. Use straight away when cooked and it’s fine.”
Top chef Paul, from Coventry, crowdfunded his Michelin Star restaurant on Kickstarter.
It comes after the expert cook told viewers that they had been poaching their eggs “all wrong”.
He said that many budding cooks didn’t know that the right way shuns a key ingredient.
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Operation Fortune: Everything you need to know
Guy Ritchie, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Statham, Josh Hartnett, Hugh Grant and Bugzy Malone give us all the backstory we need for Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre. The film releases theatrically in the US on March 3, and later digitally on Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom on April 7.
New Song: James Fortune & Monica -‘Trusting God’
10 years after James Fortune and Monica topped Gospel charts and nabbed a GRAMMY nomination for their first collaboration, ‘Hold On,’ the dynamic duo are looking to repeat the feat with their newest joint venture, ‘Trusting God.’
“So I’m just out here trusting God / When I don’t understand your plan for me / And I’m just out here believing every word you promised me / Yes / I’m just out here holding on / That’s all I can do,
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Monica Reunites with James Fortune for New Gospel Single ‘Trusting God’
Monica may have highly anticipated R&B and Country albums loading, but Tuesday (February 28) she sprung a surprise on fans that confirms her next musical endeavor will be in a different and unexpected genre.
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Seven cheap old cars which have soared in value – could you make a fortune on your ancient motor?
MOTORING experts have revealed a list of seven old cheap cars that have soared in value.
New vehicles are known to depreciate in value as soon as they leave the car yard but some ancient motors are being sold for eye-watering prices.
Bentley’s Brooklands Auto Red Car Saloon[/caption]
However, identifying which models are suitable for investment is not easy and requires some market knowledge.
That is why classic car valuation experts, Hagerty UK, have created a list of the best buys.
John Mayhead, price guide editor, told ThisIsMoney: “The best thing about these sorts of cars at this price point is that they are accessible classics.
“They have the potential to be great fun, really stand out from the other cars on the road and provide a driving experience that is just so different to the ‘norm’ attributes that are the same as more traditional classics that tend to be a lot more expensive.
“That means with everyone tightening their belts, these cars could offer a good opportunity for someone who wants a classic but has a more limited budget.”
Hagerty UK have recommended an eclectic mix including British classics, French hot hatches and even modern-era Japanese sports cars.
Here are the ten motors under £15,000 that are showing signs of rising in value.
1. Bentley Brooklands (1992-1998)
Bentley unveiled the Brooklands in 1992 as its entry-level model and was considered a success with some 1,719 sold globally.
However, it isn’t a car that earned instant classic status with values plummeting through the noughties.
But now there are signs that prices are on the upturn.
John said: “It remains one of the cheapest ways into V8 Bentley ownership and although it didn’t have the power of some of its stablemates, it wasn’t lacking any of its style.”
Average price now: £14,925
2. Triumph TR8 (1978-1980)
The Triumph TR8 was considered by many the “British Corvette”.
Built for less than two years, nearly all were left-hand drive examples sold to the American market and Canada with only handfuls of UK-spec examples manufactured.
This rarity has driven up average values.
John said: “It’s an instantly recognisable car that surely has potential to increase.”
Average price now: £14,225
A Triumph TR8[/caption]
3. Peugeot 205 Rallye (1988-1992)
The Peugeot 205 Rallye has a modest 1.1-litre engine.
It’s known for it’s stripped-back interior, with zero soundproofing, no stereo, a basic dashboard and manual windows.
Prices soared by 5.3 per cent last year.
Average price now: £14,350
The Peugeot 205 Rallye has a modest 1.1-litre engine[/caption]
4. Fiesta XR2 Mk2 (1984-1989)
The Fiesta XR2 Mk2 has soared in price by 14.1% compared to last year.
It was first manufactured in 1976, before a ‘hot hatch’ version came out in 1981.
Average price now: £11,125
5. Land Rover 90 petrol (1984-1989)
The average cost of a Land Rover 90 is around £12k.
And it’s no wonder as the first examples of the sought-after motor will soon have other great perks too.
They will soon qualify for “historic vehicle status” – meaning they’ll be exempt from annual MOT tests, vehicle excise duty and low-emission zones.
Average price now: £11,025
The average cost of a Land Rover 90 is around £12k[/caption]
6. VW Golf GLi (1979-1985)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a highly sought-after convertible with plenty of power.
It first emerged in 1979 at the Geneva Motor Show – with around 101 still registered in the UK today.
Average price now: £11,025
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a highly sought-after convertible with plenty of power[/caption]
7. MG Maestro Turbo (1989-1991)
The five-door hatchback is now worth around £7,500.
It has a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a turbocharger to add an extra kick.
Production on the motor only ran from 1988 to 1991, making it a rare and desirable option.
Average price now: £7,500
The MG Maestro Turbo is now worth around £7,500[/caption]
I was shocked to find my 50p coin was worth £186 – your spare change could be worth a fortune too
A MAN who was left shocked after he discovered his 50p coin was worth an “astronomical” amount has urged others to check their change.
Darren James, 34, bought the rare coin on a whim a few years ago only to find it was now worth more than double its original price.
Darren James, 34, bought the rare coin on a whim[/caption]
The 2009 50p coin that Darren sold for a huge price[/caption]
The Devon man originally purchased the 50p coin for £80 when he was going through a “collector” phase.
It first went into circulation in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759.
The highly sought after piece of change was reportedly one of the most iconic coins created by Christopher Le Brun.
However, Darren admitted he foolishly threw the coin “to the back of the cupboard” not knowing what it was really worth.
He told Plymouth Live: “I bought the coin at the height of the craze when people were collecting 50p’s and I also collected some of the Olympic ones.
“I bought it for quite a high price, about £80 at the time and I thought I would just throw it in the back of the cupboard.
“When I saw an advert about ‘checking your change’ for rare coins, I thought I would Google the coin and soon realised people were buying them for an astronomical amount and gave mine a go.”
At one point, more than 200 people were watching the bidding of his coin online.
Darren said it wasn’t long before his phone would not stop pinging.
He said: “It was a bit of a shock because it was a bit of a panic bid towards the end and the starting price was much lower than what I bought it for.
“Within the last five minutes of the sale closing, the price just rocketed through the roof.
“It was bid after bid after bid – my phone went nuts.
“It went from two or three people watching it to the last day of it being sold to nearly 200 people watching it.
“I don’t understand how people got their bids in so quickly.”
Darren ended up selling his coin for £186.11, making more than £100 in profit.
He said: “Definitely check your change.
“If you have got anything lying around which is a bit unusual or bespoke I would get it checked and see if it’s worth anything.”
Do you have a rare coin in your spare change?
Rare coins and valuable notes can be worth tens of thousands of times their face value.
The most valuable coins tend to be ones with low mintage numbers or an error.
Those qualities typically make them valuable to collectors.
But other rare and valuable coins could be in your change – ones that contain small and subtle minting errors.
For example, “New Pence” 2p coins from 1983 often sell for hundreds of pounds due to a mintage mistake – they stopped being called “New Pence” in 1981.
Meanwhile a 50p Olympic coin, which was released to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, has a small error where the water passed directly over the swimmers face.
This was quickly rectified – but a small number were produced and entered circulation.
These coins have sold for up to £1,000.
Look at what your coin has recently sold for on eBay.
Experts from Change Checker recommend to look at “sold listings”.
That’s because anyone can list a coin on eBay and charge whatever amount they wish and doesn’t mean they have been sold for that amount.
By checking the recently sold items you will get a more accurate indication of what people are willing to pay for a particular coin.
How to sell a rare coin
There are lots of ways to sell your coin – you can sell it on eBay, through Facebook, or in an auction.
But be wary of the risks.
For example, there are a number of scams targeting sellers on Facebook.
Crooks will say they’re planning to buy the item, and ask for money upfront for a courier they’ll be sending round.
But it’s all a ploy to get you to send free cash to them – and they never have any intention of picking your item up.
It’s always best to meet in person when buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Ensure it’s a public meeting spot that’s in a well-lit area.
Avoid payment links and log in directly through the payment method’s website.
Most sellers prefer to deal with cash directly when meeting to ensure it’s legit.
Perhaps the safest way of selling rare coins is to sell it at auction – to do this, contact The Royal Mint’s Collectors Service.
It has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.
You’ll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you.
Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email – you can find the details on The Royal Mint’s website.
Be aware that you will be charged for this service though – the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection.
You might choose to use eBay to sell your rare coin.
But take into account that if you manage to sell your item then eBay will charge you ten per cent of the money you made – this includes postage and packaging.
Always keep proof of postage to protect yourself from dodgy buyers who may claim they never received their item.
Send the parcel by tracked delivery if you can.