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Mr. Gay Cannibal UK
A gay chef murdered his lover, cut out part of his leg, seasoned it with herbs and fried it, a court has heard.
Anthony Morley, 35, chewed one of the pieces before throwing it into his kitchen bin.
Morley, a former holder of the Mr Gay UK title, then walked to a nearby takeaway restaurant and told horrified staff: 'I have killed someone, call the police'. A gay chef murdered his lover, cut out part of his leg, seasoned it with herbs and fried it, a court has heard. ... more -
Isaac Hayes likely died of stroke
Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday.
The deep-voiced soul singer died Sunday after he was found unconscious at his Memphis residence. No autopsy was performed, but paperwork filed by Hayes' family physician, Dr. David Kraus, lists the cause of death as a stroke, sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said Tuesday.
Deputies were among the emergency crews that responded after a 911 call, and sheriff's department detectives were looking into the death. Kraus told investigators that he had been treating Hayes, 65, for high blood pressure, Shular said.
Family members found Hayes lying on the floor of his home beside a treadmill that was still switched on.
Meanwhile, a memorial service will be Monday at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
His family issued a statement Tuesday, saying: "While he was an iconic figure to many, to us he was husband, father and friend. We will ever miss his love, wisdom, humor and the familiar comfort of his voice."
The baldheaded crooner, who laid the groundwork for disco and whose "Theme From Shaft" won both Academy and Grammy awards, was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. He also acted in movies and provided the voice of Chef, the school cook, on the animated TV show "South Park."
He had recently finished work on the upcoming movie "Soul Men," in which he played himself. The movie stars Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac, who died on Saturday.
Hayes was hospitalized in 2006 for treatment of exhaustion, family friends said at the time. Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday. ... more -
Isaac Hayes 1942-2008
The multi-talented Isaac Hayes has passed away. During his life Mr. Hayes was a singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, basketball team owner and father. The multi-talented Isaac Hayes has passed away. During his life Mr. Hayes was a singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, basketball t... more
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Chef accidentally recommends toxic henbane for salad herb
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised after he recommended use of a poisonous plant in recipes.
In a magazine interview about watercress and other wild foods, Mr Worrall Thompson said the weed henbane was "great in salads".
Healthy & Organic Living magazine's website has now issued an urgent warning that "henbane is a very toxic plant and should never be eaten".
The chef had meant to recommend fat hen, which is a wild herb. Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised after he recommended use of a poisonous plant in recipes. ... more -
Celebrity Chef recommends Deadly Ingredient
LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologized after accidentally recommending a potentially deadly plant in organic salads.
The chef and TV presenter said in a magazine article that the weed henbane, also known as stinking nightshade, made an excellent addition to summertime meals.
There was plenty of it, it grew locally and was used by the ancient Greeks and the Arabs for its anesthetic properties.
Er, not quite.
Henbane, or Hyoscyamus niger, is toxic and can cause hallucinations, convulsions, vomiting and in extreme cases death.
Worrall Thompson, who was discussing his passion for organic foods, had confused the plant with another of a similar name.
The magazine "Healthy & Organic Living" printed an urgent warning: "Henbane is a very toxic plant and should never be eaten. As always, check with an expert when foraging or collecting wild plants."
Henbane, a close relative of deadly nightshade, was used by Dr Crippen to kill his wife in 1910, and is thought to have been the main ingredient in the poison Romeo took in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."
The chef had intended to refer to fat hen, a weed rich in vitamin C, that is edible, media reports said.
It too can be harmful because of its high level of nitrates, but cases of poisoning are rare, Garden Organic said on its website.
Worrall Thompson was reported in the media as saying the confusion had been "a bit embarrassing."
"There have been no reports of any casualties," he said.
"Please do pass on my apologies." LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologized after accidentally recommending a potentially deadly plant in... more -
TV chef Worrall Thompson recommends deadly weed as salad ingredient
The celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson today apologised after mistakenly recommending a potentially fatal weed as part of a healthy living regime.
In an interview in the latest issue of Healthy and Organic Living magazine, the TV cook suggested that the weed, called henbane, would make a tasty addition to salads.
Speaking from Spain, where he is on holiday, Worrall Thompson said he had confused it with the fat hen weed, which has edible leaves that can be used in salads or cooked like spinach.
Worrall Thompson's mistake went unnoticed until after the magazine had gone on sale.
The magazine's editor, Kate Collyns, sent subscribers an urgent warning saying that henbane "is a very toxic plant and should never be eaten".
Pretty funny and pretty dangerous The celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson today apologised after mistakenly recommending a potentially fatal weed as part of a health... more -
Iron Chef Feenie has a New Home
Which is the title Cactus Club president and CEO Richard Jaffray gave Feenie when he announced last February that Feenie was joining his senior team to help "shape the restaurants' growth and product development, creating innovative new dishes and continuously improving long-time favourites." Which is the title Cactus Club president and CEO Richard Jaffray gave Feenie when he announced last February that Feenie was joining h... more
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Shangri La for New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
"Shangri-La intends to bring an exciting, international food and wine dynamic to our first hotel in North America, and even greater excitement to Vancouver's dining scene."
Vongerichten's possible arrival in Vancouver comes just a month after it was announced that another French-born, New York-based superstar chef - Daniel Boulud - will become a partner in Lumiere restaurant in Vancouver. "Shangri-La intends to bring an exciting, international food and wine dynamic to our first hotel in North America, and even great... more -
Cook like Hell, or Gordon Ramsay
Recipes from the F Word: He cuts through ineptitude and egocentric flounderings and sees all that is wrong and all that must be righted. Recipes from the F Word: He cuts through ineptitude and egocentric flounderings and sees all that is wrong and all that must be righte... more
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Chef makes cool sculptures from vegetables
Like these clown fish... very clever, and tasty!
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Joe Gets Culinary
Despite his tremendous experience cooking ramen noodles and hot dogs, Joe seeks help from a professional chef to learn how to impress a girl in the kitchen. Despite his tremendous experience cooking ramen noodles and hot dogs, Joe seeks help from a professional chef to learn how to impress ... more
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Gordon Ramsay's Tough Love
Chef Gordon Ramsay has said he will not carry on paying to help his drug addict brother, Ronnie.
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Personal Chef
The only thing hotter than the kitchen is bright, young, creative Jennifer Lynn Pelka who has both steak and sizzle. She is a 20-something personal chef, concocting 6 to 12-course tastings for up to 12 guests throughout New York City. The only thing hotter than the kitchen is bright, young, creative Jennifer Lynn Pelka who has both steak and sizzle. She is a 20-somet... more
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