1.  Pack a picnic hamper  ...with damper (recipe below), fruit and chocolates, then enjoy an afternoon in the garden with a variety of traditional games: boules, a giant snakes-and-ladders, skittles.2. Make gingerbread men  Why not try making

Ella’s KitchenPaul Lindley, FounderWell done on being short-listed, why do you think Ella's Kitchen stood out from the competition? We pioneered the idea of using flexible pouches for baby food and were also the first to create new recipes by mixing

Hi, it's me, Joe.Baby, it's cold outside, but it sure is cosy-warm in the kitchen! I've been cooking up a storm at the Pastry Masterchef Class at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. And what do you think of my most impressive snowman! Actually, Stephan

* Plum Baby have a delicious range of organic fromage frais with subtle flavours including Peach & Sweet Fennel. They cost £1.99 for a pack of six 60g tubs. Plum have also teamed up with Pizza Express, so your baby can order Plum for lunch

to the mix, pulsing in bursts until you have the texture you want. Taste and season with a little salt if you think it needs it – but remember that Parmesan is quite salty anyway.The Bertinet Kitchen, 12 St Andrew's Terrace, Bath BA1 2QR. Tel: 01225 445531

What you can carry on a plane depends on the current security rules, but either way, here’s a list of essentials for hand or checked luggage:Nappies and wipes for two daysCartons of drink/formula and snacksCrayons and booksSmall toysSunhatsSwim nappiesUV protection suits and fold...

.QuesadillasServes 2Ingredients2 small wheat flour (or cornflour) tortillas2 tbsp tinned refried beans, thinned out with a little vegetable stockor water2 tbsp chopped fresh tomatoes2 tbsp of grated CheddarApprox 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

something very comforting about the fact that her teas were always the same and thanks to my grandma I can now make a mean Battenberg and my children, Ella, 11, Lola, 10  and Finley 9, are now learning to do the same.What foods did you like as a child

Imagine our delight when we found out that Le Creuset have a heart-shaped range, including a stoneware baking dish, ramekin set and deep dish. What’s more, they can go in the microwave, oven and the freezer. The cast iron casserole dish is my favourite and costs £79. For details,...

(51/2oz) buckwheat flour1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp caraway seeds100ml (31/2oz) warm water120ml (4fl oz) milk100g (31/2oz) melted butterMethodMix both flours, salt and caraway seeds together in a large bowl. Gradually add the water, milk and 1 tablespoon