Funny how quickly those birthdays come around every year and, before you know it, the challenge is on: how can you give your child a party he’ll remember? How about lunch at a retro-chic diner, followed by a bowling party? That’s the offering

a spoonful of the mix loosely in each cupcake case and leave to cool and set.5. To make the chocolate buttercream icing, melt the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave at 30-second intervals on medium power, stirring in between to avoid burning

twirly-whirly poop cause great amusement. There are magic rabbits, buzzy bees, insects falling into soup and being gobbled up, and flying fish (and crashing glass bowls) – all ready and counting. There’s a choice of  languages to select, too, so why

bowl with a headless Barbie and a fish, until his world is shattered (his bowl falls off a truck) and he finds himself in the hostile surrounds of the dusty Mohave Desert. With an inventive mind verging on fantasist, he invents his own persona

SNUGGLED UP COSILY on the sofa in slouchy pyjamas and soft blankets, a big family movie night is the perfect way to spend a lazy evening. Don’t forget the popcorn, of course – freshly popped and served up in retro bowls (we recommend our delicious

temperature is above 85*C.To make the wilted garden salads, place all the ingredients together for 20 seconds to wilt. Divide the wilted salads and juices between four large soup bowls, arranging them in the centre of the bowl. Sit the fishcake on top

, is something of a pleasant distraction. Do we fancy noodles thick or thin, cooked on a flat griddle, or swimming in a big bowl of soup? We could opt for a healthy salad, or a spicy curry. One thing’s for sure: we will need a couple of orders of our favourite

.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Biscuits with my sister and mum. How did it taste? I’m sure I thought it was delicious, even eaten raw from the bowl. What’s your perfect family dinner? Really good roast chicken with roasted or mashed potatoes, purple

breasts into 1cm (½ inch) cubes.Combine them with the egg white, salt and cornflour in a small bowl, and put it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.2. Heat a wok until it is very hot and then add the oil.When the oil is very hot, remove the wok from

and personalised chef's hat, Joe looked every bit the part, and looking at the enticing bowls of ingredients (sugary decorations and chocolate), he was eager to get started. On the menu, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate truffles. With ten or so budding chefs