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THE ARABIAN DREAM

APRIL 2022 — THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY LIFESTYLE

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FROM THE TEAM

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The storyteller

The hype about ham

Heaven scent

A rebel without a cause

36 For the sake of mastery

Dubai: The Arabian dream

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SPOTLIGHT

The

Storyteller Kelly Wearstler is a revolutionary in modern American design

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SPOTLIGHT

elly Wearstler is a storyteller

has for a space and the items within it

— she narrates stories about

are unmatched, honouring the history,

the architecture, location and

location and style, while also pushing the

beauty of a place by designing

boundaries. Although inspired by many

spaces people want to be in. She turned

things, there are two that Wearstler is

contemporary American design on its head

particularly drawn to — Mother Nature and

with her one-of-a-kind approach to interior

contemporary artists. She believes Mother

decir and consequently earned spots on

Nature is the world’s greatest designer and

lists such as Architectural Digest’s Top 100

puts this belief into play in her designs; for

Architecture and Interior Design list and

example, having an interior feature mimic

Elle Décor’s A-List. Wearstler is clearly

the environment, like marble reflecting the

not just a designer of spaces but rather

movement of leaves. She also frequents

a designer of experiences, where every

small art galleries and studios, vintage and

project is an opportunity to craft a journey.

antique shops, and auction houses to find

Over time, she became well-known for her

her next muse in the most unpredictable

signature lavish yet vibrant interiors that

art pieces and objects. As artists boast their

are seen internationally in luxury hotels,

own points of view, she proudly visits artist

grand residences and in the homes of A-list

studios and commissions furniture with

celebrities. Inspired by architecture, travel,

their art as inspiration.

art, literature, fashion, nature and graphic

In her interview with Artnet, Wearstler

design, Wearstler never stops looking for

said, “Good design you really don’t notice.

things that excite her.

Bad design, you do. But great design is super inspirational — it makes you happy; it

The art of unexpected style Wearstler had a mother with a love for vintage items who brought her to antique shows; her father was an engineer with an analytical mathematician's brain. So it’s easy to see why she is able to use the heart and soul of spontaneity and raw beauty while also considering the functionality of something in its surroundings. Her

makes you want to continue to experience and enjoy it, whether it’s a product or a space; it makes you want to come back and stay.” With this philosophy in mind, her interior design turned homes into workplaces, places of freedom and entire worlds in themselves.

approach to design is all about oxymorons

A kaleidoscope of projects

and juxtapositions, mixing eras and periods,

Over the past few decades, Wearstler

along with intelligent use of materials and

worked on several significant projects

influences. She is attracted to design that

that showed off her signature design. She

explores the unexpected while using items

began working on upscale hotels in the late

in a clever way. This is all what makes

‘90s and early 2000s, including the Avalon

Wearstler, Wearstler.

Hotel in Beverly Hills, which set the tone

The love and appreciation she

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for boutique hotels around the world. In

SPOTLIGHT

Photos courtesy of Kelly Wearstler. 2016, she was in charge of remodelling the

accents, and had a chic indoor-outdoor

Viviane restaurant in the Avalon, creating

aesthetic that Wearstler is well-known for.

a look and feel that reflected mid-century

Closer to home, one of her most recent

California with ‘50s and ‘60s vintage

projects was a virtual garage for LeBron

furniture. Her Malibu home was also

James’ electric hummer. She imagined a

featured in photoshoots by Elle Decor, Vogue

desert garage created in a modernist style

and In Style in 2015, being an inspiring

that complemented the landscape around

airy seaside spot that represented her

Joshua Tree. Blending mid-century styles

infatuation with nature. She intentionally

like brutalism and futuristic sci-fi, she took

reflected the feeling of walking on the

ideas from iconic films like Ridley Scott’s

beach, the textures of the earth and the sea,

Alien and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space

and all the natural elements and materials in

Odyssey.

a functional way. In contrast to raw and natural design,

ways — sophisticated, witty, maximalist,

she was able to reimagine a 1946 cottage-

decorative, intense, contrasting, lush and

style house on Mercer Island, Washington,

brassy. Her versatility, along with her

with classic northwest architecture for an

signature design, has attracted quite an

artistic environment for a client’s home.

exquisite client base from the art, music

With more opulence and luxury, she

and film industries. From Cameron Diaz’s

also designed a refined interior for a 371

old Hollywood glamour-style New York

square metre triplex loft in Tribeca with

apartment to Gwen Stefani’s quirky, Art

‘80s modern Italian furniture. Her first

Deco sweet escape, Wearstler is constantly

international project was the Four Seasons

tackling new and varied projects — she

Anguilla. She designed an exclusive look

certainly likes to keep busy.

for the property by reflecting Caribbean

Her work has been described in many

Today, Kelly Wearstler is a design

luxury and taking the island’s topography

studio and luxury brand with collections

and culture into consideration. Similar to

of furniture, fabrics, bedding, lighting,

her Malibu home, its interior design was

tiles, objets d’art and decorative home

rich in textiles, marble, woods and metal

accessories.

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DUBAI

Dubai is the epitome of wealth and luxury

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DUBAI

here is only one place in the

wealthy and luxurious lifestyles. The city

world with a 7-star hotel, an

buzzes with constant transformation and

abundance of exclusive artificial

innovation when it comes to technology

islands, and shopping centres

and development. Retaining its Middle

and restaurants with mammoth aquariums:

Eastern culture in an almost sci-fi-like

Dubai. Glitzy high rises and visual

landscape with man-made natural features

extravagance are what define the city, and it

is what separates this cosmopolitan

is home to many of the finest experiences,

city from the rest. It embraces Western

destinations, restaurants and hotels that

and Eastern culture in a way that brings

exist in the modern day. The city is also

together the extremes of the two. A

known for breaking records, boasting the

whopping 85% of the population is made

biggest mall in the world, the tallest building

up of expats, so a visit or a move here

in the world, the world’s tallest observation

will have you mingling with a mélange of

wheel, and the world’s largest waterpark.

different cultures. Although you can live

Dubai started as a sleepy fishing

in the lap of luxury here, you’ll still hear

village, where the pearl industry was the

the call to prayer from the mosques, hear

primary way people made money. Then

conversations in Arabic, and explore souks

came the conflict between Dubai and

and traditional food.

Abu Dhabi’s search for oil. However, after the first airport was built in 1969, the tourism industry started to take off. Dubai continued to ship oil, eventually gained independence from Great Britain in 1971, and became one of seven emirates in the UAE. The first free zone was established in 1985 — areas that offered tax breaks, custom duty benefits, and a place where foreign business owners weren’t subjected to many restrictions. Companies were attracted to these prospects and became integral in generating a lot of income for the city. There are presently 30 free zones in the city. Many might assume Dubai’s wealth comes from its oil production, but it only accounts for 1% of the city’s riches. Dubai is one of the richest cities in the world due to its production of goods, and provision of services relating to petrochemicals, petroleum, aluminium and cement. As the cost of living in Dubai is high, there is an abundance of people living

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Over-the-top luxury Dubai is known for being extravagant — the more, the better. After all, they had a 20-year plan in the early 2000s to create palm tree islands that could be viewed from space. Calling that galactic mission ambitious would be an understatement. There are many ways you can experience Dubai in all its glory, from shopping trips, auto races, spa days, fitness classes, yacht and seaplane rides, top-of-the-line supercar rentals, and luxury tours relating to animals and desert safaris. With innumerous sights in the city, you’ll want to start by visiting a few of them. Don’t miss the Burj Khalifa — the 160-story skyscraper that offers stunning vistas; the Burj Al Arab, a luxury hotel sat on an artificial island resembling a ship’s sail; and the Ain Dubai, the world’s highest observation wheel with a premium sky bar.

DUBAI

Photos courtesy of Leigh Richter and Ed Wrede. Resembling the Bellagio Hotel fountains

record-breaking slides and attractions at

in Las Vegas, you can visit a similarly

the world’s largest waterpark. Pair your

constructed sight at the Dubai Fountain.

trip to the world’s largest waterpark with a

At night, it is illuminated by 6 000 lights,

shopping spree at the world’s largest mall —

50 colour projectors, and accompanied

the Dubai Mall. You’ll find over 1 200 luxury

by Arabic and world music. To see a little

and premium brands, an ice rink, a theme

history and culture, head to the Al Fahidi

park, the Dubai Aquarium and the Dubai

Historical District, Etihad Museum and one

Fountains in 300 000 square metres of

of the stunning landmark mosques in the

space — that’s more than 50 soccer fields.

area. There is also no shortage of sprawling beaches to simply kick back and relax on,

get used to the scorching temperatures

including Kite Beach, Jumeirah Beach and

if you’re visiting in the summer, you can’t

The Beach.

miss an outdoor adventure or two. The

At the Atlantis Dubai, you can cross a

Although it might take some time to

best way to tour the waters is on a luxury

few things off your bucket list, including a

yacht, where you can marvel at Atlantis,

beautiful yoga class amidst 65 000 marine

the Dubai Marina and Burj Al Arab, some

animals in the Lost Chambers Aquarium,

of the most recognised icons of Arabian

a swim with bottlenose dolphins at Atlas

luxury. If you want to check out the city

Village, and a chance to conquer 105

from new heights, you can take a seaplane

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DUBAI

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DUBAI

tour, skydiving tour or a helicopter ride to discover the coastline and spectacular sights. Of course, there are also recreational activities such as watching the horse races at the Dubai Racing Club, playing a round of golf at a cream-of-the-crop selection of golf courses, or seeking an adrenaline rush at the Dubai Autodrome or MOTIONGATE Dubai. Finally, take the chance to escape the city and explore Dubai’s desert regions on a camel ride or quad bike, and enjoy a barbecue dinner under the stars. Want to be pampered from head to toe? Dubai is full of bespoke spas with the most exclusive features around. The Talise Spa at the Burj Al Arab certainly matches up to the hotel’s seven-star reputation, with views across the Arabian Gulf and plenty of high-end treatments, saunas, jacuzzis and plunge pools. Or, you can opt for an opulent hammam experience at Anantara, complete with crystal and gemstone steam rooms, liquid sound pools and salt inhalation rooms.

Chic dining There’s nothing more exquisite than dining on sophisticated food in a unique setting. Dubai presents the finest restaurants in a variety of cuisines that are all destinations in themselves. Inspired by the spectacular ocean and seas, Ossiano showcases some of the best global produce in a dining room surrounded by the Ambassador Lagoon aquarium. This intimate and romantic restaurant is located on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah. They offer a nine-waves tasting menu that tells a story to the palate through coastal ingredients and lots of seafood. Additionally, they

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DUBAI

serve innovative cocktails that feature

chandeliers, large bay windows and

hibiscus, delicate lavender, sparkling date

resident DJs, and Iris — a lounge bar

juice, and other aromatic fruits and herbs.

with a natural free-spirited energy and

If Japanese cuisine is more your speed,

celebrity performers. For pure glamour, the

Kohantei presents a one-of-a-kind Kaiseki

colourful Peruvian spot Coya oozes artistic

fine dining experience that serves delicate,

distinction and spoils customers with

traditional Japanese dishes made with the

pisco drinks at the members-only lounge.

finest imported produce. For a relaxing high

Offering a change of pace, a breezy island

tea, make your way up to the top of the Burj

atmosphere can be found at El Chiringuito

Khalifa to Atmosphere. Indulge in timeless

— a beach bar serving drinks made with

pastries, desserts and tea to complete

Malibu, lime and coconut milk.

a slow-paced afternoon. Interested in a stylish over-the-water dining experience? Eauzone offers dreamy sunsets and chic Modern Asian cuisine on floating deck seating. Craving more? Bringing elevated Italian gastronomy to the table is Social by Heinz Beck, while Aseelah offers goldstandard Middle Eastern fare with live cooking stations. The exclusivity continues with upscale lounges, bars, and clubs that give many other cities a run for their money. Some of the most sought-after venues include Buddha Bar, with its sophisticated

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Grand hotels When it’s time to wind down and hit the hay, Dubai has a staggering number of grand 5-star hotels for you to do so in. Of course, we can’t speak to the selection without mentioning the Burj Al Arab. The hotel’s interior is designed with gold and marble, has 32 butler-serviced cabanas, two swimming pools, and an entire fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms at their disposal. Being the world’s only 7-star hotel, it houses the Royal Suite that is truly fit for

DUBAI

royalty. At €21 700 a night, guests can take

exquisite Arabian-inspired stay can check-in

advantage of a 13-selection pillow menu,

at the Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, a boutique

Hermès body products and extravagant

luxury villa with waterways and beautiful

furnishings.

summerhouses. Sleek and elegant majestic

Set on Palm Jumeirah Island is Atlantis, an ocean-themed resort with a lengthy beach, waterpark, top-notch

a modern taste of old Dubai. Lastly, for neoclassical Italian luxury,

restaurants, a world-class spa and exciting

there is Palazzo Versace. Think manicured

experiences on offer. Their Imperial Club

gardens, high ceilings, Italian furnishings,

rooms allow you to access premium

exclusive designs and fabrics from Versace,

benefits like the private beach sanctuary,

and rococo and baroque art features.

the exclusive Imperial Club Lounge, and the sunset terrace. For a combination of Mediterranean

A trip to Dubai is like roaming an otherworldly place. It is bold and outrageous, cutting-edge and progressive,

style and Middle Eastern flair, the Bulgari

and is considered the pinnacle of an

Resort is popular for its beach view

evolving society.

rooms and the incredible Bulgari Suite

The experiences, stays and

with a wrap-around terrace. Situated on

gastronomy you’ll find in this amazing city

a seahorse-shaped island, it is ideal for

will leave you wanting more.

guests who want access to a yacht club and

spaces captivate all who stay here and want

Sitting pretty on the Persian Gulf, it

marina, an expansive spa and ocean views.

continues to be the world’s fastest-growing

On the other hand, those searching for an

city – with no plans to slow down.

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INVESTING IN LUXURY

HEAVEN SCENT

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INVESTING IN LUXURY

bespoke perfume is a fashion statement, just like a designer

it to completion stage. These personalised fragrances can

handbag or new pair of shoes,

take much time to create, and the sessions

but what many people aren’t

can be lengthy and expensive. From start

aware of is that perfume can also be a good

to finish, bespoke perfumes can end up

addition to an investment portfolio.

costing anything from €17 000 to more

A luxury fragrance is one that isn’t widely available on the open market. We’ve

than €200 000. This may not sound like a huge

all heard of haute couture fashion houses

increase for your investment portfolio at a

Chanel, Hermès and Dior curating exclusive

minimum of 5.5% over several years, but

scents, but most can be purchased in

remember that fragrance is personal, and

department stores and online, which can

you will gain more pleasure from wearing

detract from their value.

it — just as you would an expensive item

If you’re seeking a fragrance personal to you, one that will hold its value over time, the first thing to do is to seek out the experts who create them. The respected Krigler Perfume House,

of clothing — than letting it evaporate over time in a pretty bottle. Floris in London is one of the world’s top perfumers, counting Sir Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, David Bowie

based in the USA, Germany and Austria,

and Benedict Cumberbatch as admirers of

ensures customers go through a rigorous

their bespoke scents. If they needed further

process prior to curating their signature

accolades, they are also master perfumer to

scent. This process is said to be akin to an

Queen Elizabeth II.

artist painting a priceless work and may

The company was founded in 1730

take up to two years or longer, depending

by Juan Famenias, a barber by trade with

on ingredients required to curate the

a passion for fragrance, who opened a

masterpiece.

perfume shop with his wife on Jermyn

Customers start by filling in an

Street in London. Their sons were both

extensive questionnaire which is then

trained in the perfumeries of Grasse and

screened by a sensory designer. You will

Paris in France, and the company still holds

meet the designer to smell thousands of

all original formulas and reference books

raw samples and perfumes over the course

dating from their inception to this day.

of sessions (as many as it takes to perfect

Floris offer a unique customisation

your scent), before note-testing begins.

service which, as with Krigler, involves as

This is a process to establish your preferred

series of in-depth consultations with an

aromas; the ones that trigger a memory,

expert perfumer. One of their top tips for

feeling or positive experience in your life.

creating a bespoke perfume is to simply

The meetings take place intermittently, so

follow your instincts. They proclaim that, as

you can change your mind over time, and

we go through life, we construct a memory

it's only when a firm final decision has been

bank of scents we connect to, and they

reached that the signature fragrance makes

become personal to us. Throughout the

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INVESTING IN LUXURY

sessions, they attempt to uncover these

grow hundreds of species of fragrant and

scents to help curate your own exclusive

aromatic plants used to create the perfumes

fragrance.

of Grasse, so that you can gain an idea of

In the south of France, just 40 minutes

the scents you like/dislike prior to your

inland from Nice, the small mountain

visit. The flowers in the conservatory of

town of Grasse is famed for being the

the gardens include three major plants

perfume capital of the world. At Parfumerie

emblematic of Grasse perfumeries including

Galimard, it’s possible to curate a bespoke

jasmine, rose and tuberose.

scent within a few hours during an Haute-

What are the benefits of bespoke

Couture perfume creation workshop. The

perfumes? Firstly, as they are made from

cost of this initiation into perfume is just

higher quality ingredients, they tend to

€249, a steal when you consider that this

last longer. If, for example, you have two

laboratory is recognised as creating some of

perfumes with a top note of jasmine, the

the world’s finest perfumes.

more expensive fragrance may have been

During the sessions you will sit in the

created with rarer species of flower which

laboratory with a Master-Parfumeur with an

has a nicer, more exotic aroma. When you

organ of 127 notes. You will discover base

invest in these perfumes you can decipher

notes and the techniques used to associate

these changes and really notice the

them, followed by a private meeting to

difference.

encourage the creation of your own unique

If you simply don’t have the time or

100ml bottle of Eau de Parfum. The factory

energy to travel or create your own bespoke

keeps all the records of your personal

luxury perfume, some fragrance houses

formula confidential, so that you can return

release limited edition scents in exclusive

in the future to recreate or reconfigure your

designer bottles curated solely for the

masterpiece.

product launch. These perfumes can be a

It's advisable at some point prior to

great investment too, provided you research

your perfume making session to take a trip

exactly how many were created to ensure

to Les Jardins du MIP just outside Grasse

you’re making a worthwhile purchase.

and walk the olfactory route. These gardens

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THE GASTRONOME

The hype about

HAM

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THE GASTRONOME

onsidered by many as the

characteristic of Ibéricos de bellota ensures

finest ham in the world, Ibérico

that it sells for double the price of the other

(Iberian) ham is steeped in

Jamon Ibéricos. The price is currently €11.98

history. The production of the

per 100 grams; an 8kg shoulder costs about

ham takes time and patience, and because

€590.

of this Jamon Ibéricos de bellota is a truly luxurious food. The meat has a distinctive nutty flavour; its fat is soft and creamy in texture and simply melts in the mouth. Ibérico ham is produced only in Spain and Portugal. The meat is deep red in colour with a slight sheen and the fat is a creamywhite colour.

Origins

Production When the Iberian pigs are 10 months old, they moved to the Dehesa. This is a special meadow with oak trees found in every town and village. The Dehesas were first created by rulers of Spain centuries ago as an early form of eco-system. The area would be used as grazing land through the spring and summer, and then as a foraging area for pigs

This splendid ham is produced from the

during the autumn when the acorns began

black Iberian pig. This type of pig has

to fall. Villagers could also take wood from

lived in Spain since ancient times and is

the Dehesa for their fires.

depicted in paintings made by cavemen.

The pigs love foraging for acorns, wild

Over the centuries, the Iberian pig became

herbs and different grasses on the Dehesa

domesticated. It has large but slender legs

and will happily eat up to 10kg of acorns

and an extra-long snout for foraging. The

each day. They live on the Dehesa for three

pig is black in colour and even has black

to four months and this time is known as

hooves, but has very little hair. The animals

the “montanera”. The pigs eat well, run free

that are fed on acorns produce the finest

and gain a kilogram in weight every day – by

ham and this is called Jamon Ibéricos de

the time they leave the Dehesa they will

bellota.

be double their body weight. As well as

Today, many of the pigs are fed on

producing excellent ham, the meat is used

corn and other grains. The ham produced

to make chorizo, salchichón and morcilla

is called Jamon Ibéricos de cebo and usually

sausages. Traditionally, the ham was made

bears a white label. Ibéricos cebo de campo,

by individual families; today, much of it is

with a green label, denotes that the pigs

produced by family factories that cure the

have been fed on both grain and acorns.

ham using the traditional method.

Jamon Ibéricos de bellota is marked

The meat is packed with sea salt and

with a distinctive black label and is often

left for about 90 days to absorb the taste of

referred to as Jamon Pata Negra meaning

the salt before being moved to the curing

“black hoof”. To be awarded the prestigious

sheds. The hams are hung in bodegas – large

black label, the pigs must be 100% Iberian

sheds – near open windows so that there

and fed on acorns. The complex nutty

is plenty of cool mountain air around them.

flavour with a hint of sweetness that is

Jamon Ibéricos is left to cure for two years,

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THE GASTRONOME

and the Jamon Ibéricos de bellota for up to

half of the fat content is lost as the meat

four years. This is an extremely long curing

sweats during the warm spring and autumn

period and is possible because the meat has

months. The thick layer of salt prevents

a high fat content and is rich in antioxidants,

the development of any bacteria. Chemical

based on what was eaten by the pigs when

changes take place in the ham, which

foraging on the Dehesa.

becomes drier as it cools when winter

During the long curing period, nearly

approaches. The ham is closely monitored

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and will go through this process a number of times. The result is ham that is full of different and complex flavours, with fat that has changed into healthy mono-unsaturated

La Maza is the largest part of the inside of the leg and is considered by many to be the tastiest of all

fat. The whole curing process is closely

La Babilla o Contramaza is the cut

monitored by the company’s maestro

taken from the opposite side of the

jamonero.

leg to la maza. The meat is a little drier

Different cuts Ibérico ham can be bought finely sliced and vacuum-packed, but many customers prefer to buy a joint. Spanish families often buy an entire leg of ham for a special occasion. There are various joints that are cut from the leg:

El Codillo is located between the maza and caña, halfway down the leg and is a more fibrous cut of ham La Punta is situated at the top end of the leg and is very tasty and balanced with just a little fat La Caña is the cut closest to the hoof and because is more fibrous so is

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cut into small pieces and served as a tapas dish To make is easier to carve a leg of

Modern cuisine Chefs agree that the taste of Ibérico ham is so exquisite that it needs very little

Jamon Ibéricos, the ham is usually secured in

accompaniment to be enjoyed to the full.

a special holder (jamonero) made from either

A recent trend that has developed in some

wood or metal.

steak restaurants is for a perfectly cooked steak to be covered with thin slices of

Enjoying Jamon Ibéricos The best way to enjoy Ibérico ham is to eat it on its own – especially if it is the first time you have eaten it, as the depth of taste is really excellent. The ham should be served thinly sliced and at room temperature. To enjoy the ham in the traditional Spanish way, lightly cover a fresh piece of crusty bread with olive oil, spread the bread with a layer of finely chopped tomato and accompany this with some slices of Ibérico ham. Alternatively, you can enjoy the delicious taste of this ham with some fruit – slices of fig or melon work particularly well.

Ibérico ham and topped with a teaspoonful of quince jelly: the flavours all contrast each other perfectly. The popular Spanish chef Javier Estévez has delighted diners with his exciting new recipes, which have included croquettes with Ibérian ham, and consommé with borage, artichoke hips and Iberian mayonnaise. The consommé is prepared from the bones of the ham. His innovative approach is to take advantage of every part of the ham as he feels it is far too good to waste – and he is absolutely right!

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A rebel without a cause Understanding James Dean

aving lived a fast and

later picked to play Malcolm in Macbeth.

exhilarating life, James

Dean also appeared as an extra in Pepsi

Dean passed away in the

commercials and an Easter television

exact same manner — at

special. Dropping out of school in 1951, he

the tender age of 24 — in a head-on car

began to pursue a full-time acting career.

crash. Although he was in only three major

He moved to New York City and studied

movies, he is one of the biggest icons of

method acting under Lee Strasberg. He

American cinema and became the face of

landed roles in theatre productions and

rebellious, restless and disillusioned 1950s

small roles in Hollywood, but it wasn’t until

youth. Dean was considered the epitome

his role as Cal Trask in East of Eden that he

of cool and had a similar style to Marlon

began to gain recognition.

Brando with his trademark plain white tee, jeans and leather jacket.

Depicting Dean

A relatable hero James Dean’s relatability resonated with young audiences. His awkward vulnerability,

Born in Indiana, Dean had a seemingly

powerful emotions and teen angst

simple childhood. He grew up on a farm but

represented every misunderstood kid in the

later moved to Santa Monica, California,

country. It was the perfect breakthrough

when his father left farm life and became

for Dean. This was exactly how his image

a dental technician. However, in 1938, his

came to be. The movie spoke about the rise

mother died of uterine cancer. Dean, who was just nine, was then sent to live with his aunt and uncle on their farm in Fairmount, Indiana, as his father could not take care of him by himself. As they lived in a Quaker household, it may have not come as a surprise that future rebellion was in the cards for him. At school Dean was a star athlete, but he later went off to college back in California to study pre-law to satisfy his father’s wishes. He took acting classes and workshops on the side at UCLA and was

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of young delinquents and complemented

He became infatuated with the sport and

other films that came out at the time like

frequently participated in sports car racing

The Wild One with Marlon Brando. But it

competitions, but he eventually died en

wasn’t just about teenagers in “cool” attire

route to doing what he loved. On the way

running around causing trouble. Dean

to one of these competitions, he crashed

showed a deeper psychological look into

his car on Route 46, broke his neck and

rebellion. Although Brando and Dean have

died almost instantly. He was even stopped

similarities, Brando often portrayed the

earlier that day and given a warning for

agonised, troubled adult, while Dean was

speeding — but of course, that didn’t stop

the face of misunderstood youth.

Dean.

All three of the major roles he played

His short life had a long-lasting impact

were characters of this nature — the defiant

on film and society. His headstone has

teen in Rebel Without a Cause, the tough

been stolen twice, he earned a star on the

ranch hand in Giant, and the outcast son

Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, and a

in East of Eden. Nowadays, it’s hard to find

museum in Fairmount, Indiana houses many

someone in the Americas who hasn’t heard

of his belongings. On his grave, there is an

of Rebel Without a Cause. The coming-of-age

infinity symbol to show that he will never be

film still resonates strongly with emotionally

forgotten, as well as a quote from Antoine

confused middle-class teens today, just

de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince: “What is

like other dramas like The Breakfast Club,

essential is invisible to the eye.”

The Outsiders and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. It

Dean was overtly a moody, masculine

became the framework for the depiction of

misfit, but he had a sensitive soul and was

rebellious youth that we see today.

intellectually curious. He was a great actor because he tapped into his personal life and

Dean’s legacy As Dean’s career started to take off, he used his movie earnings to buy a

experiences, using the quirks of method acting and abandoning the classical style of acting from the ‘30s and ‘40s.

Porsche and a motorcycle, and began competing in professional auto racing.

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For the sake of mastery

ressage is a word in the

If you’re serious about competing

French language that

in dressage competitions, it may be wise

translates to “training”. It’s

to lease a trained horse and take regular

used in horse riding displays

lessons. This way you will be able to pass

and competitions; some wealthy horse-

on any key movements and training to your

owners may solely participate to master the

own. There are two types of leases – a paid

ancient art.

lease on a flat rate of say €500 a month for

The term “dressage” dates to ancient

the use of the horse, with expenses on top.

Greece when the military trained their

Alternatively, you can have a free lease.

steeds to perform specific movements

This allows you to have use of the horse

to attack or escape from enemies during

in exchange for covering all its expenses,

battle. In fact, the earliest written account

such as grain, stables, new shoes or any

of training horses was by a Greek military

veterinary bills which may arise throughout

commander around 430 BC.

training.

The skill continued to be developed

This a good way to become

throughout the centuries, and in 1572 the

acquainted with the costs involved in

Imperial Spanish Riding School of Vienna

owning a dressage horse, and can prepare

opened a centre dedicated to dressage.

you for when you purchase your own.

Early in the 20th century it became an

When you become suitably skilled in

Olympic sport, but only the military were

dressage and feel that it’s time to take the

allowed to compete until the 1950s. Times

plunge and become a horse owner, you

have changed since, and today dressage

should do your research. Prices for horses

is the fastest-growing Olympic equestrian

can vary and are dependent on several

sport.

factors including the breed and stable the horse comes from, any show records

Getting involved in dressage The first step, if you wish to become involved in dressage, is to find a horse. In traditional dressage a willing horse should be able to walk, trot and canter to the correct rhythm, but horses are intelligent animals and can usually master this quickly with good training. Get to know your horse, let it show you what it’s capable of and you’re sure to learn so much more.

and awards they have achieved, as well as training and rideability. Many experts will tell you that baroque or warmblood horses usually excel when it comes to dressage, and if already trained under saddle, these can cost anything from €13 000 to €28 000 per horse, plus expenses. However, you can purchase a suitable horse for up to €10 000 — one that is just as competent, but that simply needs a little training.

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The costs Expenses associated with dressage can vary, depending on if you wish to compete at a

for a dressage saddle and up to €5 500 for a custom-made one.

professional level, but it’s fair to say that

What about lessons?

one of the most important (and priciest)

Depending on whether or not there are

pieces of tack you will need is a good

training schools close to your location, you

saddle. Always ensure it is properly fitted

can spend anything from €40 to €100 an

to your horses back. If not, it can cause

hour on lessons. Consider, before making

damage and you will have a very unhappy

a financial commitment to any school, the

and uncomfortable horse.

qualifications of the instructors and any

Look at your budget, then visit an expert fitter for advice. Some saddle sellers

accreditations. A full professional dressage training

may loan you a saddle to see if it’s a good

programme including up to six rides per

fit for your horse before you complete the

week can cost upwards of €1 000 per

purchase. Regardless, you can expect to

month. If you are not planning to compete

spend anything between €600 and €1 800

professionally in dressage, you may not

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need as many lessons, thus reducing your

of around 20m x 60m, or as close to these

costs.

dimensions as possible, to give yourself and your horse a decent space in which to train.

Finding a place to train You don’t have to have a high-profile trainer

Visit local dressage shows

or travel to a premier horse-riding school if

One of the best ways to learn more about

you aren’t planning to compete. It’s possible

dressage is to go to a local schooling show.

that there may be dedicated stables with

You will be able to talk to the community

training grounds right on your doorstep.

of riders, see how the horses perform in

However, if you want the best facilities and have the space and budget to

insights for your training programme

do so, you can install your own dressage

moving forward — without incurring huge

arena. These can cost anything from €4 000

costs.

to €100 000, depending on the surface,

Dressage takes time, dedication and

size, drainage, covers and a whole host of

patience to learn, for both rider and horse;

other factors.

however, it is incredibly rewarding and

If you’re not yet ready to take the next step, simply seek out a practice area

show surroundings, and glean inspirational

worth every minute of training to get to the level you desire.

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