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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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Make Your Own Alka-Seltzer Rocket
By on 19/04/2010 15:14:22
://mpassero.tripod.com/rocket/seltzer/seltzer.htm to see diagrams of how to make the rocket.Materials • Scissors • Coloured card• Crayons or coloured pencils• Empty 35mm film canister• Sticky tape• Glue• A drinking straw• Tape measure• Alka-Seltzer tablets• Water Method1. Draw the templates
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Make a Party Pinata
By Darren Cadapen on 31/01/2010 15:29:20
Make this wonderful pinata for a fun party game
Materials2 cups of flour3 cups of water 1 round balloonNewspaperPaint, crayons or markersColoured crepe paperString METHOD 1. First, start with the balloon. This will form the body of your pinata, so using a round balloon is best. Inflate
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Family activities…for little scientists
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 21:46:52
Five things to inspire a little scientist
it is mixed and leave to sit for five minutes. Use your hands to mix it all up until it all comes together.3. Make raisins dance Pour one third of a glass of water into a clear container; add one third of a cup of white vinegar and one tablespoon baking soda
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Spaghetti With Herbs And Garlic
By Junior on 15/09/2011 10:53:54
This is the simplest of pasta dishes; but the simplest food can often be the most magical
as they bring a big saucepan of water to boil and add the salt, then show them how to drop in the spaghetti without making too much of a splash. Cook for about two minutes if you have made fresh pasta, or according to the instructions on the packet if using
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Pork And Prune Pie With Apple Mash
By Junior on 20/09/2011 16:01:07
In this recipe, the meat becomes meltingly soft and the gravy is extremely satisfying
and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Then simmer with the pan left uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.Cover and cook the apples over a low heat with 2 tablespoons water for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes. Mash with a fork
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Atlantis The Palm: Dubai
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 11:46:49
Opening to an array of celebrity guests and the biggest firework display in the world, Atlantis The Palm in Dubai is a heady mix of glamour and thrills
in your mouth. Maybe it’s the fact that you’re whizzing through a see-through tube with sharks swimming in your midst. Or maybe we’re just chicken.We are standing at the foot of the Ziggurat, the showcase centrepiece at Aquaventure, the new water park
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Awesome Austria
By Mathew Hancock on 04/06/2008 11:41:09
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
variety of pristine mountain lakes, which are not only clean, but surprisingly warm. At Fuschl, the cleanest lake of all, only electric boats are allowed to plough their way through the sparkling waters. We are staying near the picturesque Wolfgangsee Lake
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Venice
By Siobhan Mulholland on 18/04/2010 20:19:22
Junior's city break guide to Venice
holiday? Was it (a) a visit to the Roman amphitheatre in Verona; (b) a day spent at a water theme park; (c) a ride on a gondola in Venice; (d) a ferry trip on Lake Garda? The overwhelming winner was – to my surprise – the gondola ride. Even five
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Scottish Breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:12:47
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Scotland
the Spirit Suites, stunning two-bedroom suites, ideal for families.Small children can run amok in the well-equipped Playroom with its own sandpit, water area and storytelling corner. A must-do activity is going junior off-road driving in mini Land Rovers
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