Books

Book review: The Emperor's Nightingale & other feathery tales by Jane Ray

The Emperor’s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales by Jane Ray (Boxer Books) is a very original storybook compendiums including revisited versions of old classic tales which will become my new classic favourite book of fairy tales. The Short stories are 10 minutes read each and are perfect as bedtime stories. The new reprint has a fab purple cover and an incredible collection of stories…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Exclusive interview with Lorraine Kenny, mum of Olympic star cyclist Jason Kenny

After the magic Olympic season last year and Wimbledon this year, mums of big sport’s stars have come under the spotlight and I wonder what it takes to recognise talent in your children and nurture it to make them shine. Here is an inspirational exclusive interview with Lorraine Kenny, best known as mum to Jason Francis Kenny, OBE and English track cyclist, who along with Chris Hoy, won gold…
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Recipes

Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate

Chocolate comes from Central America and the best hot chocolate is definitely from there too. Try this Mexican Hot Chocolate to treat yourself during winter gloomy weather. Chocolate is an antidepressant too and it is vegetable based so it kind of counts for your five a day, doesn’t it? 🙂 serves 4 Ingredients · 500ml whole milk · 150g Mexican chocolate, broken into pieces · ½…
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Recipe: Christmas punch

Try London Mums’ favourite recipe for a super easy Christmas punch to impress your guests this Christmas! Serves 15 Ingredients: · 3 bottles of red wine · 4 tablespoons of aGranulated sweetener · 3 cloves · Pinch of nutmeg · 1 – 1½ cinnamon sticks · 300ml dark rum · Zest and juice of 1 lemon · Zest and juice of 3 oranges Method: It’s always fun to get all the…
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Recipe: Mulled Wine

Home made Mulled Wine is simply delicious. Try this simple recipe. Enjoy! Merry Christmas! Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 bottle dry red wine 5 tablespoons granulated sweetener 125ml brandy 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves pinch of grated nutmeg 2 oranges, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced Method: Variations of this drink can be found around the world, from Sweden to Germany, from Moldova to…
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Recipe: Cranberry sauce

Cranberry Sauce can be used for so many dishes. I love cranberries. This is an easy recipe that can be used throughout the year actually. SERVES 6 Ingredients · 4 tablespoons Splenda granulated sweetener · 750g fresh or frozen cranberries · pinch of ground cinnamon · pinch of grated nutmeg · raisins, currants or orange peel (optional) Method…
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Christmas recipe: Mince Pies with Sweet Pastry

I love this recipe for Mince Pies with Sweet Pastry. It’s not too difficult and the kids can help too. Merry Christmas! MAKES 12 MINCE PIES Ingredients For the mincemeat: · 225g/8oz raisins · 225g/8oz sultanas · 225g/8oz currants · 150g/5oz candied peel, chopped · 25g/1oz chopped almonds · 25g/1oz stem ginger, diced · 200g/7oz cooking apple, peeled, cored and diced · 8 tbsp…
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Christmas recipe: Christmas Cake

Here is a luxuriously tasty Christmas Cake. One recipe for the pros out there! Serves 20 Ingredients · 1kg mixed dried fruit · 100g glacé cherries, halved · 150ml brandy or dark rum, plus 3 tablespoons · 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing · 10 tablespoons Splenda granulated sweetener · 4 eggs · 2 tablespoons black…
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Books

Book review: The Manor House Stories: Lady Davina Dove : A Christmas Story by Jani Tully Chaplin

If you liked watching Downtown Abbey and reading Mouseton Abbey you will certainly enjoy The Manor House Stories: Lady Davina Dove: A Christmas Story by Jani Tully Chaplin. We certainly loved it! The Lord of the House here is the noblest bird in the country, Lord Peregrine Falcon, a high-flying Edwardian gentleman who rules the roost at his magnificent stately home, the Manor House, with his…
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Recipes

Christmas recipe: Nadia Sawalha’s Layered Cranberry Cheesecake

Here is another mouthwatering recipe by Nadia Sawalha. Her Layered Cranberry Cheesecake is truly yummy! Try it for yourself. Enjoy! Makes: 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 orange, zest and juice 250g cranberries 8 tbsp. Granulated sugar (we used Splenda as it is really soft) 75g mazso crackers 50g low fat margarine, melted 275g light cream cheese 150g low fat yoghurt Method 1.
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