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Marine life
On 11/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Coast & Country Cottages has stunning properties to rent on Dartmouth’s Dart Marina that are perfect for families looking for a great spot to stay in
’s luxury spa. A week in October for a family of four costs £850.Tel: 01548 843773; www.coastandcountry.co.ukSee our Travel section for lots of other fun ideas abroad.
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A family ski holiday
On 24/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Chalet Blanc has added a children’s playroom to its property in the French resort of Châtel, in the Portes du Soleil ski area
private airport transfers and all food and drinks.Tel: 07770 933060 or visit www.chalet-blanc.co.uk
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Parsnip & Smoked Haddock Soup
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
The saltiness of the haddock in this soup recipe is lovely against the sweet taste of the parsnips
Food From Plenty by Diana Henry (Mitchell Beazley, £25) teaches you how to be thrifty and make the most from every morsel, while still creating fine food with a delicious assortment of recipes from around the world.Parsnip & Smoked Haddock Soup
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Highly Commended Best Family Cook Book 2012 - Me, You & The Kids Too by Renée Elliott
On 20/05/2012 in Food & Dining Awards
Cook up a storm with nutritious and delicious child-friendly recipes
... Who all of the lucky winners are in our food and dining categories
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Barbecued Pizzas
On 19/09/2011 in Recipes
Children love making pizza and using the barbecue gets everyone outside
We Love Food by Kirsty Manning-Wilcox and Peta Heine (Hardie Grant, £16.99) is full of recipes, tips, and practical information on how to grow your own vegetables and herbs, as well as getting children to understand that food is a process from soil
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Make perfect shortcrust pastry
On 01/10/2012 in Recipes
Tis the season to settle down to a nice warming family pie, with a melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust pastry as its base
is best as it will incorporate more air than in a food processor. If you have hot hands, the food processor is a blessing! The quantities of water added vary according to the humidity of the flour. Always add less than it says – you can always add more
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Restaurant review: Chipotle
On 01/02/2012 in Restaurants
A perfect pit stop for fresh Mexican food with an environmental conscience to boot
Fast food gets a bad rap, with many equating “fast” with “junk”. Not so at Chipotle Mexican Grill, a new kind of eaterie, fresh from the States, that promises to give diners “food with integrity”. And that manifests itself in a firm commitment
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Boutique living in Babbacombe
On 11/08/2011 in UK
For a stylish Devon break, try The Cary Arms, a boutique-style hotel located on the beach in Babbacombe
The Cary Arms exudes the charm of an English pub, with eight stylish suites complete with sitting rooms with fabulous sea views. There are also three cottages as well as a spa. The Cary’s food is of a high-quality seaside gastropub style, with mains
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Tomato Sauce
On 19/09/2011 in Recipes
You can add what you like to this versatile sauce – from herbs to cooked sausages
Serves 4Ingredients8 tomatoes, peeled2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves of garlic, peeledSalt and pepperMethodPut the tomatoes in a bowl of boiling water and leave for 5 minutes. Poke them with a sharp knife – if the skin splits, they are ready to be peeled. Drain and set aside. Pour the o...
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Potato Salad
On 21/09/2011 in Recipes
Make this Potato Salad with a superb mustard and extra virgin olive oil dressing
Serves 4Ingredients 500g (1lb 2oz) Jersey Royals1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 handful dill, finely chopped2 tsp sherry vinegar200ml (7fl oz) extra virgin olive oilSalt & freshly ground black pepperMethodSimmer the potatoes in salted boiling water for about...
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