into the lobby from the Indian Ocean. Between slurps of a delicious fruit punch that was presented to us on check-in, we were briefed on children’s activities by the super-efficient Magda, who was in charge of The Penguin Club for children aged four to 14

Ultra-luxury ski operator Descent has hired Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall – mother of television chef Hugh and author of The Good Granny Guide – to devise the children’s meals served in their chalets even more delicious, filled with nutritious

Mamma mia, Italian restaurant Carluccio's sure can put on a fine feast. No table was left empty at the Christmas showcase which included a delicious buffet of the finest Italian meats, polenta chips, salads and liqueur soaked panettone. The intimate

This recipe is so easy – you just make the dough and roll it out, then cut out any shape you wish. I use this to make lovely cookies for treats, presents, party or wedding favours, as well as cake decorations. You can also use this recipe to create cookie ‘lollipops’ by baking wi...

Corn BreadServes 2Ingredients125g (4oz) melted butter (plus a little extra to grease)250g (9oz) plain flour200g (7oz) polenta or semolina1 tbsp salt3 tsp baking powder2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tbsp raw cane sugar400ml (14fl oz) milk2 eggs2 chillies cut in half lengthways, seeded...

Bonfire cupcakes1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar 240 ml/8 fl oz full-fat milk 225 g/8 oz plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 110 g/4 oz unsalted butter 255 g/9 oz caster sugar 2 large eggsFor the icing110 g/4 oz unsalted butter, room temperature 110 g/4 oz c...

Sunday Roast TerrineServes a family of 4Ingredients4 Linda McCartney Veggie Burgers (or similar soya mince burgers), cooked as per instructions on pack and broken into pieces with a fork1 medium onion, chopped finely12 button mushrooms chopped finelyPinch dried mixed herbs1 tbs r...

MEANDERING THE BUSTLING streets of the city, you couldbe forgiven for thinking that the heart of London is chockfull of buildings and people. Looking down from a privileged vantage point and you see a rather different picture, with the large swathes of greenery in the Royal Parks...

to delicious desserts.Raspberry CheesecakeServes 8Ingredients150g (51/2oz) digestive biscuits75g (23/4oz) unsalted butter135g (5oz) pack of raspberry flavoured jelly200ml (7fl oz) evaporated milk, chilled200g (7oz) soft cream cheese100g (31/2oz) raspberries

the trimmings of Roast Potatoes and Crackling were delicious, too. Desserts of Blackcurrant Soufflé with Apple Sorbet, a dreamy Chocolate Cremois, and Jelly and Ice Cream for Joe rounded off a most satisfying lunch. Hours: Open Mon to Sun for lunch, and Mon