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There's something so inherently striking and dynamic about the '80s as a period of filmmaking that made it one of the absolute best times for compelling family movies. Whether it was massive cultural milestones like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or beloved cult classics like Time Bandits, the decade continuously brought its best when it came to family entertainment. Even some of the bad family movies of the era like Mac and Me and The Wizard have secured distinct niches as extremely memorable, so-bad-they're-good classics.
This vibrant soup made in an Instant Pot is proof that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. Sweet beets, ripe tomatoes, and tender carrots puree into a silky bowl that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Fragrant rosemary and garlic round out the flavor for a soup that feels anything but ordinary.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Pressure Cooker Beet and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
2 whole cloves
4 garlic cloves, min
This vibrant soup made in an Instant Pot is proof that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. Sweet beets, ripe tomatoes, and tender carrots puree into a silky bowl that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Fragrant rosemary and garlic round out the flavor for a soup that feels anything but ordinary.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Pressure Cooker Beet and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
2 whole cloves
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, halved
2 medium beets, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the onion, rosemary, cloves and sauté for 3–5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, beet, carrot, and water. Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 15–20 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then puree and strain into a medium pot.
Add the salt and black pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
If you like horror, but stick to Stephen King’s novels without diving into his short fiction, you're missing out. He’s written plenty of short stories and novellas, with some of the former being digestible in minutes, and some of the latter only taking about an hour or two to get through. Below, though, the genuinely short stuff is going to be focused on.
If you like horror, but stick to Stephen King’s novels without diving into his short fiction, you're missing out. He’s written plenty of short stories and novellas, with some of the former being digestible in minutes, and some of the latter only taking about an hour or two to get through. Below, though, the genuinely short stuff is going to be focused on.
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We find out if this new limited-edition Chocolixir really tastes like corn potage soup.
With summer now upon us, stores all over Japan are releasing limited-edition seasonal products to keep us feeling cool and refreshed. Over at Godiva, though, the focus is more on seasonal produce, with a new release that’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before.
Called the Sweet Corn Chocolixir, this new take on the chain’s signature chocolate-based Chocolixir drink is said to taste like sweet corn potage sou
We find out if this new limited-edition Chocolixir really tastes like corn potage soup.
With summer now upon us, stores all over Japan are releasing limited-edition seasonal products to keep us feeling cool and refreshed. Over at Godiva, though, the focus is more on seasonal produce, with a new release that’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before.
Called the Sweet Corn Chocolixir, this new take on the chain’s signature chocolate-based Chocolixir drink is said to taste like sweet corn potage soup. Although corn potage is incredibly popular throughout Japan, it’s more commonly associated with the colder months, as you can buy the soup hot in cans at vending machines.
Corn is actually harvested in summer, though, so Godiva’s new Chocolixir celebrates the new harvest, and while the flavour sounds intriguing enough on its own, what’s even more surprising is the unusual topping.
▼ It’s not every day you see whole corn kernels sitting on top of a chocolate drink.
According to Godiva, the new Chocolixer combines the natural sweetness of sweet corn with white chocolate and honey butter sauce. It’s then topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream and finished with roasted corn.
▼ Released on 29 May, the drink is on the menu from 830 yen (US$5.18) for a regular size and 940 yen for a large.
It took us a long time to tear our eyes away from the corn topping when we bought the new drink to try it, but when we did, we were able to appreciate the finer details. Nibbling on the corn revealed it to be wonderfully fresh, sweet and juicy, making it a lovely entree for the drink to follow, while the rich yet light and fluffy cream accompaniment was a fun accent, easing our palate into the deeper flavour combinations. The first sip highlighted the deliciousness of the corn, and we instantly likened it to a slightly sweet chilled corn potage, where you could taste the natural sweetness and subtle saltiness of the ingredients.
Delving further, the combination of white chocolate and rich honey butter sauce was absolutely delicious. This is where the drink truly shines, as the white chocolate brings the whole drink together and elevates the flavour, showcasing the skill of Godiva and reminding us of its chocolate prowess.
Though we’d been slightly cautious about the corn drink at first, by the end we were seriously impressed. Godiva’s cold chocolate take on corn potage is bursting with sweetness, and the refreshing crunch of ice is a delightful addition, making it the perfect summer beverage.
The only problem is finding a store where you can buy it, as the drink is so popular it was sold out at every participating branch we visited when we first went on the hunt for it. As a general rule, if it’s not listed on the menu at a participating store (see link below for locations) it’s likely to be sold out, but from our experience it would be best to visit a branch as soon as it opens, and a store that’s large but still slightly out of the way, like the one we visited in Tokyo’s Hibiya, will give you a better chance of finding it.
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