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Storybook Heroes No 7: Madeline
On 26/11/2012 in Books
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
of mice, she loved winter, snow and ice, to the tiger in the zoo, Madeline justs said Pooh pooh."* She's the perfect foil to her prim and proper mentor, Miss Clavel (the Miss Jean Brodie-esque guardian with her heart set on making her gals "the creme de la
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Sweets in the city
On 22/12/2012 in UK
Enjoy sugar-filled treats at The Dorchester Hotel in London
was constructed using over 2000 individual pieces baked by the hotel pastry team. Prices from £486 for a double room. For details, visit www.thedorchester.comRead more...Enjoy an ice-skating session in the French capitalSeek out winter sun in Dubai
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Mario Musoni's Authentic Puglian Cookery
On 03/12/2011 in Recipes
Say buon appetito! with these simple and delicious recipes
minutes in salted boiling water and serve with your favourite sauce. Pistachio Ice CreamIngredients 1 litre of fresh whipping cream300g white sugar5 eggs280g pistachio pasteMethodWhip the fresh cream until very firm. In a separate bowl, use a whisk
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Mini Mince Pies
On 01/12/2008 in Recipes
This is a great mince pie recipe to make for your family at Christmas time
/2oz) plain flourA pinch of salt1 tbsp caster sugar1 tbsp rose water1 tbsp chilled water200g (7oz) jar good quality mincemeat1 tbsp icing sugarMethodCut the butter into cubes, put it into a food processor with the flour and salt and, using the cutting
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Beautifully British Blueberry & Strawberry Filo Pies
On 22/07/2008 in Recipes
Celebrate the British strawberry with these yummy Blueberry and Strawberry Filo Pies
-cup muffin tray100g (3oz) melted butter, plus extra for greasing6 large sheets of filo pastry, cut in halfIcing sugar, for dusting150ml (5fl oz) double cream1 tsp caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract12 large strawberries, sliced36 blueberries1 tbsp golden
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Pixie Toadstool Cake
On 16/04/2012 in Recipes
A fairytale cake for a birthday imp with a sweet tooth
Ingredients1 Extra Large Vanilla Sponge1 quantity ButtercreamRed food colouring pasteWhite chocolate rainbow buttonsRed liquorice strips Red writing icing tube Assorted sweets and sprinklesEquipment1 x 1.3-litre and 1 x 1-litre pudding basin
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Hallowe'en Cupcakes from The Hummingbird Bakery
On 07/10/2010 in Recipes
Pumpkins are not just for lanterns – these tasty Hallowe'en treat really pack a pumpkin punch. Add spooky decorations or mini marzipan pumpkins for a final touch!
icing sugar, sifted50 g unsalted butter, at room temperature125 g cream cheese, coldMakes enough to frost 12 cupcakes(double the recipe for 20-cm cake)Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or
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White Chocolate and Star Anise Cupcakes
On 16/07/2012 in Recipes
These dainty little cakes are the perfect balance of sugar and spice
Ingredients (makes 12)4 Star Anise 200 ml Whole Milk 115 grams Unsalted Butter150 grams Golden Caster Sugar1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract170 grams Self Raising Flour 0.50 tsp Baking Powder 3 Eggs For the topping500 grams Golden Icing
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Outdoor games to play when it snows
On 19/12/2011 in Leisure
Don't hibernate! Get out there and have fun in the snow
create your own building blocks by leaving water to freeze in old yoghurt pots and ice cream cartons. LanternsTry making ice lanterns (providing it is cold enough), which are spellbinding to look at. Place a couple of inches of water in a bowl and leave
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Five ideas for perfect party food
On 04/04/2012 in Parties
Junior's bite-sized tips for children's party snacks
1. Create a cake centrepiece The birthday cake is central to the big day, and a thick layer of brightly coloured butter icing with a generous sprinkling of sweets is all you need to give your child a cake to remember (the icing is all they
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