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Marcus Wareing’s Boxing day pies
By on 22/11/2012 15:20:00
A festive family recipe perfect for using up Christmas leftovers
Makes 4Ingredients100g unsalted butter2 leeks, white part only, slicedSalt and freshly milled black pepper, to season 100ml chicken stock50g plain flour400ml semi-skimmed or whole milk125g smoked cheese, grated500g cooked turkey, shredded200g roasted vegetable leftovers, chopped¼...
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Sweets in the city
By Judith Wilkinson on 22/12/2012 10:42:22
Enjoy sugar-filled treats at The Dorchester Hotel in London
The Dorchester Hotel, LondonChildren visiting The Dorchester hotel in London during December can indulge themselves at the Sweet Emporium situated in the lobby. Filled with giant twirl lollipops, chunky candy canes and retro classics including flying saucers, it is closely guarde...
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How to have a harmonious Christmas
By Junior on 05/12/2012 11:46:00
Prevent a meltdown with these festive family tips
children are fractious children. Give them a run in the park and let them throw stones in the river. You'll have the whole place to yourself, as all the other families will be busy killingone another indoors.• Keep diversions handy. Christmas crackers
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Coworth Park Christmas
By Judith Wilkinson on 22/12/2012 10:57:22
Spend the festive break in the beautiful British countryside
for Midnight Mass is provided and a screening of the Queen's speech will take place in the hotel's cinema. Prices from £594 for a family of four. Visit www.coworthpark.com for details. Read more...Christmas in San CassianoEgyptian winter sun
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Christmas Pudding recipe
By Junior on 26/11/2012 10:44:00
Make it now to let those delicious festive flavours mature
This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8
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Your Christmas Must-See Movie: The Snowman And The Snowdog
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 13:57:03
The heart-meltingly sweet tale of The Snowman and a brand new friend…
CHRISTMAS JUST WOULDN'T be Christmas without the heavenly voice of Aled Jones singing "We are walking in the air…” No matter that even author/illustrator Raymond Briggs himself refers to his own creation as "that bloody Snowman" such is its
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Marcus Wareing's Christmas memories and recipes
By Fiona McKim on 21/11/2012 17:28:00
The Michelin starred chef shares his seasonal secrets
.When was the first time you cooked a Christmas dinner? When I worked at a hotel during the holidays. Our first Christmas lunch as a family was when Jake was three months old. He wouldn’t sleep – it must have been the excitement.Who is your greatest foodie inspiration
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The best festive family films: Nativity 2
By Fiona McKim on 29/11/2012 11:31:07
David Tennant and Joanna Page star in this cockle-warming Christmas caper
Wonky donkeys, fluffed lines and not a dry eye in the house: the Nativity play is a long-standing tradition with the power to pull on the heartstrings. Billed as a British family Christmas movie aimed at the school gate audience, Nativity 2
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Cosy Cornwall for the whole family
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 14:28:33
Enjoy a festive break at The Cornwall's Woodland Homes
The CornwallSeeking a home away from home over Christmas? Opt for one of The Cornwall's five-star Woodland Homes, complete with decorated Christmas tree, chocolates, mulled wine, gourmet hampers and even a visit from the resort's own carol singers
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Joe Blogs chills at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
By Joe on 13/12/2012 11:02:00
Smart Boy About Town sports his best Darcy Christmas jumper for fun and frolics at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland
Hi, it's me, Joe.Don't know about you but I am getting into the festive spirit bigtime! So much so that I am even willing to put sartorial elegance aside for the sake of appearing suitably Christmassy and as such am donning my very own Christmas
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