Looks like The Moomins are on trend with this convivial scene of the family gathered together for a meal – even if mischievous Little My looks as if she’s about to topple backwards in that precarious chair, tut tut! The benefits of dining en famille have been much heralded of lat...

Children’s author Shane Brox raided Royal Copenhagen’s design archive for his latest storybook, Masquerade – a tale of crockery coming to life. Now Royal Copenhagen have returned the favour with two three-piece porcelain dinner sets, featuring

counties participating and iconic landmarks like Big Ben pledging to plunge into darkness. But families can do their bit too, just by sitting down together and relaxing over a homemade candlelit dinner (perhaps while listening to an exclusive Rudyard

for free.The events will take place on the below datesOctober 10 – Dinner October 11 – Lunch & Dinner October 12 – Lunch & Dinner For more information, and to book tickets, visit the London Restaurant Festival website.To read up on top tips before

With six slip-in pockets for your child’s doodles and special photographs, these fun Clippykit Table Mates mats will personalise every place at the family dinner table. They are also perfect for special occasions, especially birthdays, as they can

vintage sari fabric, costs £48 from Cox & Cox.* The Barbapapa melamine dinner set, including plate, bowl and beaker. Decorated with the Barbapapa characters,it costs £17.95 at Graham & Green.

.”You’ve worked closely with the Government on reviewing school dinners. What do you think about the food that's getting served up now? “What’s being served in schools at the moment is much better than the perception of what is being served. The meals have

Monika’s Prawn & Courgette CouscousThis ten-minute supper from corner-shop ingredients results in a steaming, fragrant bowl of couscous. You could replace the prawns with any cooked protein: cubed tofu, or even simply a couple of handfuls of pumpkin seeds.Feeds 4 adults, or hungr...

John Lewis has launched a fun but elegant homeware collection for children that includes everything from bedroom furniture and dinner sets to bathroom towels. We love the Robots and Rivets range, which includes Duvet Cover Set £25, Little Robot

What would be your perfect family dinner? A selection of crudités with olives and dips followed by pan-fried seabass and leaf spinach, and then a lovely vanilla rice pudding to finish.What are the best recipes for weaning a baby? Freshly cooked