On the morning of Sept. 9, a serene ceremony took place at the newest Sala Thai Restaurant in Tempe, which opened last year as the third location for the Pluemjit family. This branch is owned and managed by Aniwat “Ming” Pluemjit, and his siblings, who own the other restaurants, were also present for the special Monday gathering…
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Stephen Curry, the three-point-draining Golden State Warrior and NBA All-Star who just won a gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Olympics, appeared via video at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nation’s next president.
Curry, with his gold medal around his neck, said the “unity on and off the court” at the Olympics “reminded us all that together we can do all things and continue to inspire the world.”
“And that’s why I believe that Kamala as president could bring unity back and continue to move our country forward,” he said. “This is about preserving hope and belief in our country, making sure families can be taken care of during their most precious times.”
Curry’s remarks came two days after Steve Kerr, coach of Team USA in Paris and of multiple championship-winning Warriors teams, spoke in person at the Democrats’ convention in Chicago. He also endorsed Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Kerr said leaders must “display dignity,” “tell the truth” and “care for and love the people that they are leading.” Harris and Walz, he said, have those qualities. His insinuation was clearly that former President Trump does not.
Kerr, one of the NBA’s most liberal voices and someone who has sparred with Trump in the past, also said that after the election results are tallied in November, “we can — in the words of the great Steph Curry — we can tell Donald Trump, ‘Night, night.’”
Curry’s “night, night” gesture is something he does after scoring against opponents on the court, where he rests his face on his hands as if heading to sleep — a suggestion that the game is all but over.
Curry did not make the gesture himself in his video Thursday. But he did note his visit with the Warriors to the White House last year to celebrate the team’s 2022 NBA title at the invitation of President Biden. That’s where he met Harris.
“I can tell you one thing I knew then and I definitely know now: The Oval Office suits her well,” he said.
Trump rescinded another Warriors’ invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2017 championship after Curry criticized Trump’s attacks on Black athletes who were kneeling during the national anthem to protest the mistreatment of Black people by police.
Curry closed his short video by referencing another DNC speaker — and perhaps its most celebrated speech.
“In the words of Michelle Obama, ‘Do something!’” Curry said to cheers from the convention floor. “Go vote, be active. Let’s show out in November like never before.”
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This Curried Chicken Salad is loaded with shredded cooked chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, green onions, cashews and cilantro, tossed in a bright yellow curry yogurt dressing. Yields 6 servings.
You remember that beautiful chicken I roasted a week or so ago? Well after it cooled, I quickly picked and picked every bit of meat off of the bones and shredded it into bite-size pieces. Yes, I roasted a chicken for the sake of this gorgeous vibrant salad. Worth it.
Curried chicken salad is also loaded with fresh grapes, buttery cashews, crisp fresh celery, green onions and cilantro. However the real gem is the bright, golden curry dressing. Because I wanted to make this dressing a smidgen healthier, I swapped out some of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt. Then I spiced things up with ground curry, turmeric and ginger. You won’t even notice the difference.
A little sweetness from honey, tang from lime juice and a little heat from aleppo pepper sends it over the top.
What is Aleppo Pepper? Aleppo Pepper is a pepper that is dried and commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It has a moderate heat level, similar to ancho chile but with a fruity raisin-like flavor (thanks wiki!). I purchase my Aleppo Pepper from Penzeys and use it in quite a few recipes and sprinkled over popcorn.
First, in a medium-size mixing bowl, measure and add in 1/2 cup non-fat unsweetened Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 to 1 lime – depending on the size of your lime, 4 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper.
Whisk or stir well to combine.
Because of the turmeric, I highly recommend that you use a spatula or stainless whisk that is a dark color, otherwise it could stain. I learned this the hard way. RIP white spatula.
In a large mixing bowl add 4 cups leftover [cooked and shredded] chicken or about 1 rotisserie, 1 cup of halved red grapes, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1/3 cup unsalted roasted cashews, 1/4 cup sliced or 4 green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro and the curry yogurt dressing.
Toss to combine.
Lastly, gently toss to combine. Then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerated for an hour or 2 before serving. This will give the flavors a chance to develop.
Store leftovers in a large container or individual personal size containers with a tight fitting lid.
If stored properly, chicken salad can last up to 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Enjoy! And if you give this Curried Chicken Salad recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Yield: 6 servings
This Curried Chicken Salad is loaded with shredded cooked chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, green onions, cashews and cilantro, tossed in a bright yellow curry yogurt dressing.
In the bowl of a mini food processor add mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, honey, curry, turmeric, aleppo pepper, salt and pepper. Process until smooth scraping down the sides half way through until honey is mixed throughout.
In a large bowl combine the chicken, grapes, cashews, celery, onions and cilantro and all of the dressing. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
Spoon about 1/2 cup into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with more cilantro and aleppo pepper.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 339kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 375mg, Potassium: 513mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 3824IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 3mg
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But despite the challenges of physical recovery and limited strength in her right arm, Nayeb saw an opportunity to refocus her attention on 8 Cloves, her smaller and more casual venture.
“8 Cloves was actually my baby even before Ame,” Nayeb says. “Just like my previous restaurant, it’s a modern take on Indian food.”
Born in Afghanistan and raised in India, Nayeb describes 8 Cloves as a fusion of Afghan cooking styles and Indian recipes.
The menu here has a unique versatility, perhaps inspired by Nayeb’s formal culinary training at Cordon Bleu. Traditional Indian staples like samosa, curries and biryanis are accompanied by a more Americanized side of the menu, with roti bread tacos, tikka sauce fries and a new tikka-spiced fried chicken sandwich. All menu items come with Nayeb’s own culinary twist.
“All the recipes are my own. And everything is farm-to-table,” Nayeb says. “We really only have a 500-square-foot kitchen, so you’ll notice, there’s barely anything refrigerated. Everything is cut, prepped and served fresh on your plate.”
While 8 Cloves is certainly a more casual spot than her fine-dining venture Ame, the food is every bit as good. Savor a paneer taco wrapped in an ultra-flaky paratha roll, then sample 8 Clove’s specialty samosas, which come in sets of two and are pocketed in crispy pastry shells. For the indecisive, we suggest the thali, an all-inclusive sampler plate with curries, dipping sauces and a flaky slice of roti plated in the middle. A colorful spread of dips and sides make it a feast for the eyes as well.
Despite the setback from her vehicle accident, Nayeb remains dedicated to refining the menu, getting up early each day to experiment with new recipes and ingredients.
“I always tell my kids to follow what they want to do, but to do it well,” she says. “I realized early on that I didn’t just want to open my restaurant. I wanted to be a chef. That’s really what keeps me coming to work every day. I love cooking, yes. But even more than that, I love seeing people enjoy my food. It makes the hard work worth it.”
The 8 Cloves storefront at the Dallas Farmers Market is certainly a testament: passion tastes really good when it’s put on a plate.
8 Cloves, 920 S. Harwood St. (inside Dallas Farmers Market). Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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