Good old-fashioned baking is enjoying something of a well-kneaded revival, shaking off its stodgy roly-poly pudding associations and emerging like a gleaming tarte au citron thanks to the likes of divine cupcakes first made famous by the Magnolia

spaces in inner-city schools where children may not otherwise experience the benefits of nature.To continue the chain, Cookbook Café Restaurant has paired up with Edible Playground founders Trees For Cities to offer lessons in beekeeping and baking

Christmas Cake Kit, £20What could be finer than creating your very own Christmas cake with a little help from Fortnum & Mason? Doing it yourself in style also means you can omit any pesky adult ingredients that your child doesn't enjoy.Available in store from Fortnum & Mason.

-of-three Fiona Faulkner has devised a series of delicious wintry recipes aimed at appealing to children’s palates as well as their sense of fun. Read on for her trio of delectable confections full of quirky twists and plenty of whizz, bang, pop certain to delight

Ingredients4 medium sized starchy potatoes1 small red onion35g plain flour2 eggs, beatenPinch of salt and black pepperCanola oil for cooking (alternatively, use vegetable oil) Method1. Preheat the oven to 230°c and line a large baking tray

Perfectly capturing childhood innocence, charming  illustrations of Belle and her rabbit Boo can be found clambering all over this subtly nostalgic collection.The Birthday Surprise, £11The delightfully illustrated picture book debut of Belle & Boo founder Mandy Sutcliffe.

 Products whose stylish range of tableware is made from the by-product of bamboo and is fully biodegradable. Get bakingHome cooking is always best, so bake the birthday cake yourself using local Organic and Fairtrade ingredients and avoid all the unnecessary

1. Children can bring the beauty of a winter snow flurry indoors minus the slushy carpets by making a pretty homemade snowglobe. Take an old, cleaned jam jar and remove the top, then trim a piece of cork to the width of a pound coin and superglue it to the underside of the lid. F...

Cashew Butter and Honey Breakfast MuffinsIngredients275g self raising flour50g oats1tsp baking powder100g Sultanas2 eggs100g runny honey2 bananas, mashed100g Meridian Cashew Butter (Smooth or Crunchy)50g butter, melted200ml milkMakes 12 muffins

Ingredients (makes 12)4  Star Anise  200 ml Whole Milk 115 grams Unsalted Butter150 grams Golden Caster Sugar1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract170 grams Self Raising Flour 0.50 tsp Baking Powder  3  Eggs  For the topping500 grams Golden Icing