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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 in Days Out
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
1. Brownsea Island, Dorset This is the famous birthplace of Scouting, and children will love the Smuggler’s Trail and there are plenty of picnic spots. Tel: 01202 707744 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 2. Sheffield Park Garden, East
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Meet the creator of Foxly’s Feast
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 31/05/2011 in Children's Book Awards
Illustrator Owen Davey muses on ginger locks, picnics and old Parisian posters
have pointed out the similarities between it and Foxly’s Feast. It’s not surprising because it’s a book I really admire, although I'd consciously imitate it.What would bring to your own picnic?My favourite picnic foods are freshly made bread, olives
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Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/06/2010 in Interiors
This month sees animal prints, Cecelia picnic ware, a mug and spoon gift set on Junior's wishlist
* This suave crocodile is Claude and he is one of 12 fun animal prints by artist Jane Massey. Each one is signed and dated, measures 30x40cm and costs £20 from Notonthehighstreet.com * The stunning striped Cecelia picnic ware is both colourful
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Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/08/2010 in Interiors
Our shopping list this month includes a JJ Cole picnic blanket, a Bird Nest Soup tray, and more
* Want to picnic in style? JJ Cole has a great picnic blanket for lazy days outside. The water-resistant Essentials comes in red and grey, grey and blue or cocoa bubbles. Priced €34.95.* Bring smiles to your summer tea parties with Donna Wilson
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Compendium: Food-inspired toys
By Junior on 01/05/2011 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Foodie fun from pretty cakes to picnic sets - and all calorie free!
Wooden Ice Lolly Set £15 from Great Little Trading Co.
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The Taste of Summer: Homemade pizzas, roast half leg of lamb, leek tart and rock buns
By Kate Donoughue on 24/06/2010 in Recipes
Make the most of summer picnics with these delicious recipes from cookery writer Sarah Francis
PIZZAMakes fourI have given the recipes below for the base and the sauce – the rest is up to you. The best cheese, I find, is cow’s mozzarella –in the balls not the blocks, as they are sweeter. But beyond that, salami, red peppers, sausages, tuna, egg – just pile the ingredients ...
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Tortilla “Cigars” With Butternut Squash and Carrot
By Junior on 01/05/2008 in Recipes
These Tortilla “Cigars” pack well for picnics or lunches on the go because they can also be served cold
Makes 6Ingredients125g (41/2oz) of sautéed or roasted chicken or turkey, cubed (or puréed) 100g (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese100g (4oz) butternut squash purée100g (4oz) carrot purée100g (4oz) reduced-fat cream cheese purée 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt6 large who...
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Win Laura Ashley children's fashion vouchers
By Matthew Holroyd on 28/02/2011 in Fashion news
We're giving away a £50 voucher a day for the whole of March
of holidays by the sea and picnics in the park on a hot summer’s day. There’s a Beach Hut theme with classic spots and nautical stripes and a Summer House theme with sweet floral patterns and cupcake motifs. To be in with a chance of winning, be sure
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A stylish winter break
By Junior on 30/08/2011 in Perfect for...
In Masdache, inland Lanzarote, lies a beautiful British-owned guest house: Finca Malvasia
style of the island’s celebrated architect, César Manrique, it has four apartments set around a pool. Self-catering, gourmet breakfasts, picnic lunches and barbecue evenings are also available.Tel: 0034 928 173 460, or visit www.fincamalvasia.com
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Cath Kidston oilcloths
By Junior on 01/09/2009 in Interiors
Cath Kidston oilcloths come in a wide variety of beautiful patterns and colours
The wipe-clean oilcloths from Cath Kidston are brilliant for all manner of occasions – use one as a tablecloth when throwing a toddler’s artwork party or spread one out on the grass as a picnic mat. The latest designs include the retro-style Apple
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