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Five ways to shop ethically
By Junior on 11/04/2012 15:28:39
Every little helps, as they say...
1. Cut down on meat and dairy The Government’s Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) says doing so reduces greenhouse gas emissions, slows the rate of deforestation and frees up vital water resources.2. Eat organic Organic food is produced
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Five fab eggcups
By Kate Street on 20/04/2010 10:14:32
A fun and colourful way to start the day…
Chicken Egg Cup£4 from Marks & Spencer (also available in orange). Visit www.marksandspencer.com
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Mark Hix
By Catherine O’Dolan on 17/04/2010 18:15:09
Q&A with the much-lauded restaurateur and chef
Mark Hix, the much-lauded chef, owner of four restaurants, and father of Ellie and Lydia, 15, reveals some culinary secrets What’s your earliest food memory? My granddad used to grow tomatoes and we used to have those fresh from the garden
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Fruit Kebabs
By Junior on 15/09/2011 17:46:40
These vibrant kebabs are a clever way to encourage children to eat a wide array of fruits
, 100g (31/2oz) for each kebab)Your favourite yoghurt, to serveBamboo skewers Method Wash, peel and chop up your favourite fruit and carefully thread on to the sticks in alternate colours or however you prefer. Serve with yoghurt on the side for dipping
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I can’t live without...The Tefal Raclette Grill
By Junior on 01/03/2009 00:00:00
The Tefal Raclette Grill is great for children’s parties
We first had raclette while on holiday in Switzerland and it is a great cheesy party treat. Raclette is a Swiss take on fondue, whereby you melt cheese onto a variety of vegetables, most commonly potatoes (or you can use bread). Tefal have created a purpose-built grill to enjoy t...
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Strawberry Pillows
By Junior on 16/09/2011 12:40:26
These little pastries filled with sticky strawberry jam and finished with a light dusting of icing sugar are gorgeous
Ready Steady Party by Lucy Broadhurst (Murdoch Books, £12.99) is jam-packed with ideas for different party themes, as well as a variety of great party food and drink recipes, including these scrumptious Strawberry Pillows.Strawberry PillowsMakes 18
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Luxury on the slopes
By Junior on 11/08/2011 15:23:33
Bespoke ski holidays have scaled new heights thanks to VIP
. All the chalets have hot tubs, sauna and private cinema, and your VIP holiday will include a chauffeur with a private 4x4 vehicle; qualified nannies can also be arranged. A week at the Aspen Lodge in Val d’Isère from January 10 costs £939 per adult, £125 per child
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Honey-Sweetened Breakfast Muffins
By Junior on 15/09/2011 17:19:55
These muffins contain no sugar, lots of fruit and oatmeal, and are very delicious indeed
Makes 12–16 muffinsIngredients30g (1oz) butter170g (51/2oz) runny honey260g (9 1/4oz) plain or spelt flour120g (4oz) oatmeal2 tsp baking powder11/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 apple, grated2 bananas, mashed250g (9oz) blueberries, fresh or frozen 120ml (33
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On Junior’s shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/02/2009 00:00:00
Gü Chocolate Love Pots, heart-shaped cookie cutters and a hearts apron are all perfect items for Valentine's Day
, such as strawberries and bananas, in the fabulous chocolate fondue. Gü Chocolate Love Pots are available in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots, priced at £2.99 for two 90g pots. * Since I discovered these superb heart-shaped cookie cutters the children have been having so
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Vegetable Rösti
By Junior on 15/09/2011 11:30:43
This Vegetable Rösti recipe is both healthy and tasty!
Healthy Food For Young Children by c (£12.99, Usborne) is the latest from the Usborne Parents’ Guides series. It’s beautifully illustrated and filled with recipes and tips on how to get children to eat well from an early age, including
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