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The best festive foodie makes for families
By Fiona McKim on 28/11/2012 16:42:00
Cook a christmas cake from scratch, or decorate gingerbread men, with these cool kits
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.
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Three of the best children's foodie buys
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:00:14
Feel the love on Valentine's Day and beyond with our kitchen picks
Lovebird Children’s Apron Keep mini-masterchefs’ mess to a minimum, £13.99 from The Pea’s Knees
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Game, set and munch at the Hummingbird Bakery
By Fiona McKim on 29/06/2012 16:34:48
Forget strawberries and cream: we love these wondrous Wimbledon-inspired cupcakes
YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!American imports and the Wimbledon Tennis Championships do not always happy bedfellows make, but we have discovered one transatlantic tennis-themed treat that is as sweet as can be...Limited edition Wimbledon Cupcakes, £3.25 by Hummingbird Bakery (available ...
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Winter Warmer Recipe: Shepherd's Pie
By Fiona McKim on 30/11/2011 16:39:00
Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines' gourmet twist on the classic comfort food
Serves: 4Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hourShepherd’s pie mix:300g lamb mince500ml lamb stock (or a good chicken stock)50g carrot, diced small50g celery, diced small50gr Celeriac, diced small50g onion diced2 cloves garlic minced15g
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Hallowe'en pumpkin whoopie Pies
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 16:43:16
These buttery spiced whoopie pies make a perfect sweet hallowe’en treat.
Ingredients125g butter, soft200g soft dark brown sugar1 egg140g canned pumpkin purée340g self-raising flour2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground mixed spice1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp baking powder1⁄2 tsp salt250ml plain yoghurt100ml hot (not boiling) water200g cream cheese125g butter,...
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Growing vegetables with your child
By Fiona McKim on 09/02/2012 17:36:59
From the earth to the plate – the sky is the limit for keen young gardeners
from vegetables grown by your own fair hand? Get the whole family in the kitchen to cook together with your home-grown goodies. As well as being a fun, bonding activity this should help your child gain a clearer understanding of food and its origins.
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Rise to the occasion for National Baking Week
By Fiona McKim on 10/10/2012 13:01:25
Inspire baker boys and girls with a host of foodie fun
busy house where her mother did the cooking, Mary was inspired to find her vocation by a wonderful home economics teacher and still recalls with pride coming home from school with her first treacle syrup pudding. “My father loved it,” she says, proving
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How to make perfect potato latkes
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2012 16:17:53
A favourite at Hanukka, these little pancakes are tasty and versatile
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
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Mealtimes with Michael Caines
By Fiona McKim on 13/10/2011 13:36:26
The two Michelin-starred chef talks food, family and Fairy liquid!
with the whole family getting round the table, cooking and afterwards doing the washing up. mealtimes were very much the centre of when the family got together to celebrate.So everybody helped out?Yeah, no choice there, you ate what you were given and you did
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Three Christmas recipes children will adore
By Fiona McKim on 21/11/2012 15:19:00
Forget fusty fruit cake and serve up a delectable treat that everyone will adore
-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
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