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Cool composting
By Judith Eagle on 20/04/2010 13:30:55
Why waste can be ever so good
spot. If it is sunny, all the better, as sun speeds up the decomposing process. You need a balance of 'greens' and 'browns' to reap the best compost. Greens are wetter and quicker to rot and include vegetable and fruit peelings, tea bags, plant prunings
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Banana & Strawberry Milk Lollies
By Junior on 19/09/2011 16:36:16
These Banana & Strawberry Milk Lollies are lovely, cool and refreshing
or mixed with it in equal quantities. You could also use fruit-flavoured milk or yoghurt, but first check labels for their sugar content, as some can contain quite large amounts.Ingredients1 small banana, peeled150g (51/2oz) strawberries200ml (7fl oz) milk
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Three Brilliant Books for Cooks (with a sweet tooth!)
By Suzanne Milne on 02/10/2012 11:49:44
Three cookbooks to inspire some sweet adventures in the kitchen
The Cake Decorating Bible by Juliet SearThis is the 'icing on the cake', so to speak, of cookbooks! And while the title states that this is the cake decorating bible, don't despair - there's also a perfect selection of sponge, fruit, cookie
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Why strawberries don't taste like they used to
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2013 12:07:00
And how you can find super-sweet strawbs this summer
every child should experience Britain’s quintessential summer fruit as it should be.A family day out picking at a local farm from June to mid-August should have vintage results, or, for a faster fruity fix, try Sweet Eve. This home-grown variety
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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
on sweet fruit and vegetables more suited to a child’s sensitive palate such as strawberries and carrots.2. Fun and gamesThere is no getting around the fact the gardening involves some hard graft, but you can encourage your child to get his hands dirty
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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
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Millets Farm Centre, Oxfordshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:08:08
Strawberries and other succulent morsels are ripening at this pick-your-own paradise
, runner beans and sweetcorn are just some of the fruits and veg on the 30-strong picking list.Star attractions Naturally, those juicy strawberries are the big draw. Once you’ve stocked up, pay a visit to the Millets Farm Zoo, with its alpacas, ponies
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Fun veggie foods
By Siobhan Mulholland on 06/05/2008 14:48:28
Introduce vegetables onto a reluctant veggie eater's menu with these five fun games
the outer layers of leaves. See how far they can peel them and count how many you pull off. Make it a fun activity by seeing if a piece will stick to their nose, cheek or chin.Kiwi Fruit Make it fun to eat. Put it in an egg cup and slice the top off to eat
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Rhubarb Crumble
By Junior on 31/03/2009 12:31:44
Here’s a British classic that’s eaten in homes across the country every Sunday.Serves 4
the flour with the sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the butter and mix together using your fingertips until the mixture is the texture of fine breadcrumbs. Spoon the rhubarb into a pie dish and sprinkle the crumble in a layer over the fruit and bake in the oven
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In the June Issue of Junior Magazine
By Junior on 15/05/2009 10:57:56
Available on newstands now!
and farms for picking fruit Tricky TraitsTantrums in public, telling strangers they're fat… some traits are downright embarrassing. But these trait may also indicate that your child is just preparing for his bright futureBlooming ChicCreate a vintage
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