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Whoopie Pies
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
For an extra special treat make these delicious Whoopie Pies
I had to include this family favourite. It’s very important that we all feel we can indulge (in moderation) once in a while. I cut these in half for my children and we all share them.Makes 16 pies IngredientsFor the cakes150g (5oz) plain flour 150g
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Pork, Apricot & Fennel Burgers
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
This recipe cunningly sneaks a nice amount of vegetables into the pork burger mixture
minced fennel and onion keep these pork burgers deliciously moist and tasty. It’s an excellent way to sneak these vegetables into children who would not otherwise eat either fennel or onion.Ingredients6 dried apricots, roughly chopped1/2 a fennel bulb
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Wales
On 10/11/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Welsh winter wonderland
by Talyllyn Railway and set off on a merry journey through the wintry welsh countryside. Children will receive a special gift from Santa Clause and all passengers will be treated to a warming mince pie and festive drink.
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Summer tagliatelle with peas and browned butter
On 15/06/2012 in Recipes
A seasonal supper bursting with sweet summery flavour
Freshly picked peas at the peak of ripeness are so tender and sweet they barely need cooking, and children should enjoy helping to shell them. Tossing the blanched peas with nutty browned butter, chive flowers and pasta makes a simple, tasty dish
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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
On 14/12/2012 in Leisure
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
1. Children can bring the beauty of a winter snow flurry indoors minus the slushy carpets by making a pretty homemade snowglobe. Take an old, cleaned jam jar and remove the top, then trim a piece of cork to the width of a pound coin and superglue
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Trend report
On 28/04/2008 in Fashion biz
View the latest fashion trends direct from the catwalk at the Pitti Bimbo fashion show held in Florence, January 2008
The autumn/winter 08 Pitti Bimbo trade fair show in Florence gave us an exclusive preview of forthcoming trends in children’s fashion. With its array of eclectic fabrics, creative silhouettes, decorative details as well as access to the buzzing
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The Warrington in Maida Vale
On 23/09/2010 in Restaurants
Dining out at Gordon Ramsay's posh pub The Warrington in Maida Vale is a relaxed family affair
sedate. The pub also has a newly refurbished outside area with a relaxed and leafy space where children can run around to their heart’s content. They also put on Barbeques (weather depending), where the whole family can try the famous Warrington Burger
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Rob Ryan: Scissorhands
On 19/07/2011 in Children's Book Awards
The winner of our Junior Design Award for Picture Book Of The Year, The Gift is a mesmerising tale told with beautiful paper-cut illustrations by the brilliant Rob Ryan
illustrated (he is adverse to calling it a children’s book, as he believes its appeal is ageless), it was a nerve-wracking process. "I dealt with the text and the publisher, and we went backwards and forwards for six months. It was a real collaboration," he
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Love Parks Week 2011
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
nature detective for the day, discovering the various wildlife of the park and then taking a dip in the pond to discover what creatures are lurking in the deep.Street Dance WorkshopJuly 27–August 24Kicking off in Love Parks Week, children aged four
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Ten super spring activities
On 18/04/2012 in Leisure
Spring is the perfect time to get out and have some family fun
and tackling a pile of freshly baked scones with lashings of cream and a pot of strawberry jam, is a treat for children of all ages.Bake hot cross bunsSift 450g of flour with a pinch of salt and two teaspoons of mixed spice, then mix with one sachet of dried
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