Ghoulish Ghost CakesMakes 10 cakes IngredientsFor the cakes:125g (4oz) unsalted butter plus extra for greasing125g (4oz) caster sugar1 tsp vanilla essence2 eggs125g (4oz) self-raising flourCornstarch for dusting For the icing:500g (1lb 2oz) ready-to-roll white icing1 tube of blac...

Houmous is a lovely healthy snack and my children enjoy it with carrot sticks, celery, cucumber batons and slices of red pepper. I accompany it with a tomato, mozzarella, avocado and basil salad, drizzled with olive oil, a toasted wholemeal mini

Little Kitchen by Sabrina Parrini (Hardie Grant, £12.99) Featuring tasty classics, from mini shepherd’s pie to soufflés, this is as child-friendly as it gets. It even lists the equipment you’ll need. Give this delicious, healthy slice a go.Carrot And Courgette SliceIngredients1 t...

in the kitchen. There are also delicious breakfast recipes, snacks and lots of cheesy options, including these crunchy bites. Crunchy Cheese BitesMakes about 26Ingredients250g (9oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 125g (4 z) feta cheese, crumbled60g (2 z) ricotta cheese30

Do you linger over a loaf of bread and ponder what to pop in your child's sarnie for lunch, or are you an inspired super chef who conjures upa different delightful and inspiring snack each and every day. Whilst variety is indeed the spice of life

Plum recipes are made from 100% responsibly organic ingredients, giving parents the confidence to know that they're providing their little ones with a meal or snack that's full of goodness (and the next best thing to homemade food!) The recipes

.Arrayed in their spectacular outfits, spooksters can then dance the afternoon away at the Hallowe'en disco, and tuck into scary snacks.Time: 2.30-5.45pm. Cost: Free. All ages. Summerly Room, V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road E2 9PA. Tel: 020 8983 5200.For more

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 toys

For a trip fit for a little princess in the capital, try the Athenaeum hotel’s new Kids’ Concierge service. Fill in the pre-arrival questionnaire and your child’s favourite drinks, snacks, magazines and music will be awaiting her arrival and she can

then pack some favoured snacks in case there is nothing to your toddler’s taste. - Where can families sit? If the festival is a small event, then there will probably be space to set up a blanket close enough to the stage that you can still feel a part of it