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Sweets in the city
By Judith Wilkinson on 22/12/2012 10:42:22
Enjoy sugar-filled treats at The Dorchester Hotel in London
The Dorchester Hotel, LondonChildren visiting The Dorchester hotel in London during December can indulge themselves at the Sweet Emporium situated in the lobby. Filled with giant twirl lollipops, chunky candy canes and retro classics including
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Sweet books to read when it snows
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 14:40:00
The best children's reads when there's a chill in the air
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joelle Jolivet (Abrams, £9.95)Would your child like to have a pet penguin? How about 365? Discover the perils of keeping penguins as pets along with simple maths problems and cool monochrome illustrations in this humerous tale.
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How to make coconut ice
By Junior on 28/01/2013 10:46:00
These sweets are soft, yielding and ultimately chewy – and gloriously pink!
Felix, Coco and I love joining forces to make the delectable treats from Life Is Sweet by Hope And Greenwood (Ebury, £12.99). It’s as if all the British confectionery favourites have been shovelled onto the pages. There are loads of sweet treats
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Sophie Conran's simple Easter recipes
By Sophie Conran on 12/03/2013 11:13:52
Create a springtime spread of sweet and savoury delights
Simnel spiced cookies, makes 30Taste the season with Sophie Conran's lightly spiced cookies, then decorate witha rainbow of jolly Easter-themed decorations. They're perfect for a family baking session – followed by a tasty afternoon tea. Ingredients■ 150g butter, cubed■ 150g cast...
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Your Christmas Must-See Movie: The Snowman And The Snowdog
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 13:57:03
The heart-meltingly sweet tale of The Snowman and a brand new friend…
ubiquitousness. This Christmas, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Snowman original film (oh yes, how time flies!) there's a brand new animation revisiting the big white fella and a brand new, sweeter-than-sweet sidekick, Snowdog.A mix of charming adventure
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Special Event: Living life in Pretty Pastels
By Catherine O'Dolan on 12/03/2013 13:41:04
Sweet soft pinks, ocean breeze turquoise, dreamy blue… Be inspired by some lovely pastel interiors for your family home by author Selina Lake
Photography: Catherine Gratwicke @ Ryland Peters & SmallIf you ever yearn for a candy-coloured life where everything – including the glorious interiors of your home – is all sweetness and light, then you might enjoy the Pretty Pastel Style book
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Three of the best children's foodie buys
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:00:14
Feel the love on Valentine's Day and beyond with our kitchen picks
Lovebird Children’s Apron Keep mini-masterchefs’ mess to a minimum, £13.99 from The Pea’s Knees
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Junior Book Club: February 2013
By Fiona McKim on 12/02/2013 10:50:57
Junior Book Club reveals the top literary lovelies this month
Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes Chronicle £10.99, 3+Have you heard the story of how Ganesha broke his tusk? The Hindu god’s ivory folly may not be as ingrained in our collective consciousness as other time-honoured fables
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Four of the best books for parents
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:38:44
Our monthly round-up of the best parenting, craft, art and recipe books
-laden nations need agonise no more, as Le Cookie brings together the experimental fun factor of the Big Apple with the classic taste and delicacy of Paris’s most exquisitely tempting sweet treats. Page turner The brains behind luxury cookie brand Moon Street do
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Pancake Day recipe: Apple And Blueberry Pancakes
By Junior on 07/02/2013 14:00:00
Apple juice is used as a substitute for milk in this clever pancake recipe
easily be swapped. I discovered this when Rory suffered from a bad reaction to cow’s milk as a baby. I used apple juice instead and now I actually prefer it to milk. It lends a subtle sweetness, meaning you don’t need to add sugar. It also packs in a
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