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Time to get fit, mama!
On 23/12/2010 in Mummy time
How to feel fit and fabulous with, well, just a little effort and determination
, enjoying some fresh air and buying fresh produce. Choose some recipes and plan your meals; this way, you will only buy the foods you actually need. Get temptation out of the house. If you are like me and can’t leave a half eaten bar of chocolate
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
On 07/08/2010 in Celebrity chefs
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
was the very heart of the house. From about five or six years, my siblings and I were already helping our father in the garden. We were five children and we didn’t have much money, so the garden was very important; it was the garden that produced our food
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Fabulously funky lunch-box suggestions
On 05/08/2010 in Recipes
If your child is bored with bread or cheesed off with cheese, then try these tried-and-tested recipes to enliven your child's lunch box
specialties, sweet surprises, dairy diversions and drinks. Where possible, there are also tips for preparing food in advance and all recipes sensibly assume you won’t have much time in the mornings, but still need to produce a balanced meal that can be eaten
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Top menus for tots
On 20/04/2010 in Restaurants
Who says toddlers and fine dining don't mix? This selection of elegant eateries offers a wealth of venues where children can perfect their table manners
2131; www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.ukLe Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons Has had a children’s menu since it opened 22 years ago, and Raymond Blanc’s three-course menu (£18) is a must-have. For babies, fresh organic vegetable purées can be cooked. Church Road
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Little Britain
On 26/08/2011 in UK
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
the Downs and sleeps six. There’s free WiFi internet access and use of a tennis court. The highlight of staying at Mersley Farm is the on-site Garlic Farm shop – a great place for fresh local produce and to sample a diverse range of garlic products
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Orla Kiely: The Queen of Pattern
On 29/05/2012 in Books
The Irish designertakes inspiration from the colours of her childhood to create iconic designs as she branches out into picture books
, firstly simple cut-and-sew designs, but already Orla was garnering a growing band of fans who appreciated her fresh and succinct style sensibilities. Once more regular orders were established and she had found a factory to accommodate, Orla focused on more
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Fruit picking
On 18/06/2009 in Days Out
Go fruit picking with the family to one of these 10 farms
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon This family farm offers soft fruit picking and an orchard. There is also a new barn-style restaurant. Tel: 01566 784605 or visit www.liftonstrawberryfields.co.ukBoyces Nursery, Devon This nursery is set in lovely surroundings with grass p...
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