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Sorbetto al Mango Alfonso
By Adriano Di Petrillo on 18/07/2012 09:27:28
This fruity Italian ice is a delicious way for your child to get some of his five a day
When the Alphonso mango is in season, this sorbet is unmissable. Hailing from India, these fruits are rich in flavour, colour and aroma and are thought to be the best variety of mango, giving this sorbet an indulgent edge. Mangoes are also packed with nutrients, earning them thei...
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Mini Chocolate Profiteroles
By Hannah Miles on 03/05/2012 14:11:52
These are the same as classic Italian profiteroles, just a bit tinier.
until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy. To serve, arrange small piles of the cream-filled profiteroles in dessert spoons and drizzle with the warm chocolate sauce. Serve immediately so they don’t go soggy. Adapted from Mini
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Restaurant review: Meatballs
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/01/2012 16:42:24
We get our head around the latest New York foodie trend to roll into these shores
it a little difficult for Joe to reach the table). As the traditionalist among us, six-year-old Joe opted for Beef And Ricotta Meatballs with Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce (his children’s portion included two meatballs, and dessert for £4.95). In our desire
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Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 13:18:27
Raymond Blanc is renowned for his world-class cuisine, but does the invitation to dine extend to the youngest diners too?
had been saving up for a meal-of-a-lifetime experience that might just be sullied by the antics of an exuberant two-year-old. When it came to desserts, I made the rather foolish decision – clearly guided by my stomach rather than my head – of having
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The purple party glitterati
By Catherine Hudson on 10/10/2011 15:57:23
Junior celebrates the opening of the new Purple Dragon members club in Chelsea
's first guests in for a dip. It all sounds very grown up, but Purple Dragon is actually a private members club with a difference - this one is for the kids; and by golly will they be glad you enrolled them.Junior attended the sparkling launch party
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Top chefs at home: Tristan Welch
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/09/2010 11:45:46
Tristan Welch, Head Chef of Launceston Place, and father of twins Felix and Tintin, 15 months, talks fine dining with his family and reveals a recipe for tasty Cheddar meatballs
What would be your perfect family dinner? Now we’re talking. When I have my mum and dad round, I like a fruit de mer. A seafood dish like this is a communal affair and gets everybody talking. Then an Eton mess for dessert. But when it is just my
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Carluccio's
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:16:48
Nobody gives a warmer family welcome than the Italians – and Italian family dining doesn't get much better than Carluccio's
resounding “yes”. I waited for the boys’ response. “Great,” said one of them. “My sister is visiting with her kids at the weekend and this place will be perfect.” Thinking about it now, I’m not sure why I ever doubted it. The thing about Carluccio’s is not so
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Restaurant review: Galvin La Chapelle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/04/2012 15:27:34
The Spitalfields bistro where family and fine dining go hand in hand
about some fresh strawberries and ice cream for dessert before you set off for a leisurely stroll in the buzzing pedestrian quarters on your doorstep? nLa Chapelle, 35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY. Tel: 020 7299 0400; Don't miss... Junior reviews Jamie
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Restaurant of the month: Wagamama
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/09/2012 15:48:00
Sample a taste of the Orient with the popular pan-Asian chain's new children's menu
in), licking off the salt but enjoying the bean that popped out, too. For desserts, we tried every exotic frozen yoghurt on offer: Citrus Yuzu, Strawberry And Five Spices, and Toffee And Black Cumin Seed, while Joe opted for a scoop of Dairy Vanilla
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Making light work of indulgence at Pizza Express
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 10:44:56
Junior samples the new ‘skinny’ Leggera range
of jalapeno peppers.Having happily devoured the lot and sated any sugar cravings with the gooey offerings of the dessert menu the verdict was in; the Leggera is a skinny pizza that could easily pass itself off as an indulgent treat. The quality and flavour
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