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Coming this week: Lounge On The Farm 2012
On 03/07/2012 in Days Out
Modern music, children’s comedy and luxurious local eats in the Kent countryside
’s fabulous array of outdoor events. The ubiquitous festival uniform of wellies and parkas is far more than just a fashion statement this year.Families seeking a last-minute summer sojourn from July 6–8 would be well advised to make for one of our hottest
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A foodie conversation with awarding-winning author, Amanda Grant
On 20/05/2012 in Food & Dining Awards
Award-winning author Amanda Grants talks about her fondest childhood food memories and setting the world – or rather the kitchen – on fire!
filming for Channel 4’s Here’s One I Made Earlier. It was recorded live so that camera had to cut away and film someone else while we put the fire out!What would be your perfect family dinner, including dessert?My perfect family dinner would be food
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Tasty treats in Tuscany
On 10/08/2011 in Europe
Teach your children the value of producing and creating good food with Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures in terrific Tuscany
Enthusiastic gastropubs will love Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures, which offer gastronomic learning holidays for families near Lucca in Tuscany. The company aims to inspire children (aged five years and over) and their parents
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Carluccio's
On 23/09/2010 in Restaurants
Nobody gives a warmer family welcome than the Italians – and Italian family dining doesn't get much better than Carluccio's
The relaxed ambiance at Carluccio's is perfect for families – and the food's not bad eitherORDINARILY I DON’T make a habit of earwigging other people’s conversations, but I was interested to hear the response to the two young guys asking
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Baked Eggs & Ham Breakfast
On 15/09/2011 in Recipes
We love this great-start breakfast that is a lot easier and healthier than a full English breakfast
and wrap a wet napkin around the outside of the ramekin for the children, in case it is too hot. Serve straight from the oven for adults with crusty bread, or toast, that can be cut into soldiers, for children. Adapted from Fay’s Family Food by Fay Ripley
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Roast Parmesan Parsnips
On 16/09/2011 in Recipes
These golden parsnip strips roasted with fragrant rosemary, flavourful Parmesan and pine nuts are scrumptious
ParsnipsParsnips are related to carrots and packed with potassium and vitamin C. The Romans considered them an aphrodisiac, so no wonder we feel good when we eat parsnip stew! But Fay Ripley enlivens them with Parmesan in her cookbook, Fay’s Family
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Joe Blogs anticipates fun at the London Landmark Hotel Easter extravaganza
On 17/04/2011 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town harks back to Santa to predict a swashbuckling time this Easter? Confused? Read on…
, but listen up! There's good reasoning in my thinking! On Saturday 23 April, The Landmark London will be transforming its traditional Sunday brunch with an exclusive Saturday family offering, introducing a special Pirate Pantomime Brunch to celebrate
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The North
On 10/11/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings for a Northern Noël
families can stroll around the village taking in cooking traditions, vintage-style shopping and meet an old-fashioned Father Christmas in his magical grotto.Christmas FestivalDecember 2–4Get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start in the historic city
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Posh Scrambled Eggs On Toast
On 15/09/2011 in Recipes
Prepare a classy version of scrambled eggs with a silky dollop of crème fraîche and a heap of luxurious caviar
. Lay on some salmon. Next, add a dessertspoon of crème fraîche, a teaspoon of caviar and finally a scattering of capers. Serve with freshly squeezed orange juice.Adapted from Fay’s Family Food by Fay Ripley, published by Michael Joseph, £20.
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Restaurant review: Zilli Fish
On 01/02/2011 in Restaurants
The affable Italian chef proves chic seafood and family dining go together like fish and chips
Chef Aldo Zilli is a man on a mission, a mission that combines two of his great loves: family and good food. As a father of two young children, Rocco, five, and Twiggy, two, Zilli believes it is time that we Brits adopted some of the Italian
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