Hotel Plaza Athénée always offers its smallest guests a brilliant stay, but now there’s an extra-special reason to stop by this swish Parisian haunt. Following the success of last year’s Barbie room, a new Hot Wheels bedroom – complete with a bespoke bed and custom-made cars, tra...

baking paperPiping bag, fitted with a star-shaped nozzleMethodPreheat the oven to 180ºC/ 350ºF/ Gas Mark 4. Make the Extra Large Vanilla or Chocolate Sponge mixture and divide it between the cake tins. Bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 30

Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to make

These yummy muffins can be made with bits of bacon or small chunks of roasted pumpkin if children find goats’ cheese too strong. Or try with slices of black olives and sun-dried tomatoes.Makes 12 muffinsIngredients250g (9oz) self-raising flour21

To get started making your cute Panda Buns doll, download these 12 pattern pieces. Please make sure your printer is set to 100 per cent A4. Cut them out from your designated fabrics, cutting the number of pieces called for on each one. Unless

If you're looking for something fun for this afternoon and are in London town, why not hot foot it down to Fortnum & Mason? As a special half term treat, there will be a whoopie pie making demonstration at 2pm, with opportunities to sample the sweet

, covering everything except the end in the cup.4. Leave this layer to dry.5. Make ‘facial features’ out of cardboard - use masking tape to attach.6. Add three more layers of papier mâché. Allow to dry between each layer.7. Once the final layer is dry, pop

IngredientsMargarine1 slice of wholemeal bread1 medium-sized eggA large cookie cutter – use any shape that makes a hole big enough to pour an egg intoMethod Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Dip a paper towel into the margarine and wipe

have been much heralded of late, as we hear how the much-loved tradition is being squeezed due to lack of time.The message? Make time to sit down and eat together at least once a week, and keep the tradition of the good old-fashioned Sunday roast alive

I had to include this family favourite. It’s very important that we all feel we can indulge (in moderation) once in a while. I cut these in half for my children and we all share them.Makes 16 pies IngredientsFor the cakes150g (5oz) plain flour 150g