Sophie Turner Calls ‘Game of Thrones’ Petition “Disrespectful”

Bella Breakdown Sophie Turner will no longer be playing her claim-to-fame role on ‘Game of Thrones,’ but that isn’t stopping her from expressing her opinion like a true queen. In an interview with The New York Times, Turner recently opened up about the “disrespectful” petition being signed by ‘GoT’ fans. “All of these petitions and things like that — I think it’s disrespectful to the crew, and the writers, and the filmmakers who have worked tirelessly over 10 years, and for 11 months shooting the last season,” said Turner. The petition came after many disappointing episodes of the fantasy...

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Simply Sweet Cornmeal Plum Scone Recipe

Bella Breakdown Most scones are served with jam on the side. However, the scones have the jam baked right in. Melissa Clark makes rich cornmeal scones with honey-plum jam baked on top. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons honey 1 bay leaf ¾ pound plums halved, pitted and then cut into 1-inch cubes ¾ cup heavy cream, more as needed 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup fine cornmeal 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cubed, plus more for serving if you like PREPARATION...

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