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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
1. Brownsea Island, Dorset This is the famous birthplace of Scouting, and children will love the Smuggler’s Trail and there are plenty of picnic spots. Tel: 01202 707744 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 2. Sheffield Park Garden, East
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The Taste of Summer: Homemade pizzas, roast half leg of lamb, leek tart and rock buns
By Kate Donoughue on 24/06/2010 16:09:13
Make the most of summer picnics with these delicious recipes from cookery writer Sarah Francis
, egg – just pile the ingredients on.INGREDIENTSFor the dough350g (12oz) strong white flour ½ tsp salt1 tsp easy-blend yeast180ml (6fl oz) lukewarm water1 tbsp olive oilFor a tomato sauce1 onion, preferably red, sliced3 tbsp olive oil400g (14oz) tin
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Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/06/2010 00:00:00
This month sees animal prints, Cecelia picnic ware, a mug and spoon gift set on Junior's wishlist
and durable for summer picnics. £2.50 for a dinner plate, £7 for a 12-piece cutlery set from Habitat. * Vehicle-mad children will adore the two mug and two spoon gift set by Baci Milano. There’s the British Mini, Vespa, Fiat 500 or VW camper van. £16.95
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Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/08/2010 00:00:00
Our shopping list this month includes a JJ Cole picnic blanket, a Bird Nest Soup tray, and more
* Want to picnic in style? JJ Cole has a great picnic blanket for lazy days outside. The water-resistant Essentials comes in red and grey, grey and blue or cocoa bubbles. Priced €34.95.* Bring smiles to your summer tea parties with Donna Wilson
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Compendium: Food-inspired toys
By Junior on 01/05/2011 16:13:02
Foodie fun from pretty cakes to picnic sets - and all calorie free!
Wooden Ice Lolly Set £15 from Great Little Trading Co.
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Tortilla “Cigars” With Butternut Squash and Carrot
By Junior on 01/05/2008 00:00:00
These Tortilla “Cigars” pack well for picnics or lunches on the go because they can also be served cold
Makes 6Ingredients125g (41/2oz) of sautéed or roasted chicken or turkey, cubed (or puréed) 100g (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese100g (4oz) butternut squash purée100g (4oz) carrot purée100g (4oz) reduced-fat cream cheese purée 1/4 tsp garlic
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www
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Cath Kidston oilcloths
By Junior on 01/09/2009 00:00:00
Cath Kidston oilcloths come in a wide variety of beautiful patterns and colours
Stone, Electric Flowers, Textured Rose and Spot Red. They cost £40 for a medium size (140x180cm) and £59 for large (140x250cm). Red Spot costs £18 per square metre.
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Great British Treasures
By William Gray on 20/04/2010 14:02:55
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
rock pools ona wind-strafed beach during winter as they can on a boogie board during a summer heatwave. Some of the best highlights in Britain don’t cost a penny – cycling north Devon’s Tarka Trail, or finding the perfect picnic spot in the Lake
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Win Laura Ashley children's fashion vouchers
By Matthew Holroyd on 28/02/2011 17:39:16
We're giving away a £50 voucher a day for the whole of March
To celebrate the launch of Laura Ashley’s beautiful new girlswear collection for Spring/Summer 2011, we’re giving away a £50 voucher to one lucky winner every day in March. Bold and bright, the collection draws inspiration from childhood memories
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