Yummy Pizza recipe for the whole family. If you can get the children to help you prepare and eat this, this dish includes all nutrients kids need (protein, starch, fibres). Brilliant!
Cooking Time: 15 – 30 mins
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
6-8 asparagus spears (snap off the woody ends)
145g pack pizza base mix
plain flour, for rolling out
3 tbsp Sacla’ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto or Sacla’…
Another brilliant book by Sue McMillan. The Witch and the Dog is a laugh out loud story about etiquette. Can a charming witch called Daphne change Harry from a messy, mannerless mutt into a polished pooch?
This story appeals not just to kids but to mums too. The illustrations throughout the book are gorgeous.
On 23 November 2012 London Mums had an amazing Christmas party! And Far Far Away…
Here is a lovely variation of the Oriental classic wonderful dip.
1. Put the chickpeas into a sieve and rinse thoroughly under running water, then soak overnight in a bowl of water.
2. Drain the chickpeas and bring to the boil in fresh water, together with the spiced onion. Skim off the foam, then cook for 40 minutes until soft. Remove the onion. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
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George and the Knight is an entertaining new take on the classic dragon myth. George, a cowardly dragon finds his courage when a wicked knight threatens a little boy, Alric, his beloved friend.
The book by Sue McMillan is beautifully illustrated by Ellie Jenkins and a perfect gift for children with lots of imagination.
On 23 November 2012 London Mums had an amazing Christmas party! And Far Far…
Easy and yummy vegetarian dish.
1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC. Spread the dough on a baking tray covered with baking paper and prick with a fork.
2. Spread the tomato pesto onto the dough and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Wash the vegetables and chop into 1.5 cm dice. Fry the aubergines for 6 minutes in hot olive oil, then add the courgettes and fry for another 5 minutes.
A sweet and spicy drink – healthy, delicious and rather attractive!
1. Peel the ginger and lemons. Wash and peel the carrots. Cut the apples and the fennel into halves or quarters so that they fit into the juice extractor.
2. Put all the ingredients into the juice extractor. Stir the juice well, leave to settle for 5 minutes and then skim off the foam.
3. Put the juice in the refrigerator.
Super easy one but guaranteed wow factor with your guests and kids alike.
Cooking Time: 30 – 45 mins
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
500g minced beef
100g wholemeal breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp Sun-dried Tomato Pesto (the best on the market and the one I use all the time is by Italian brand Sacla’)
fresh chopped parsley
3 tbsp oil
1 small brown onion, chopped
350g jar of…
The legend of Sylvester and his annual journey to Earth with the New Year comes to life in this wonderful fairytale. This beautifully illustrated story will become a family favourite for every New Year.
Children under 8 find it hard to understand the perception of time. For them tomorrow or in two years it’s the same concept, as they mainly understand the present, the NOW.
School teachers…
When a young boy uncovers a talking tree that can magically grant his every wish, he soon begins to encounter the pitfalls of getting everything he asks for.
When ten year old Henry Marcus Blunt learns that his sister Beth has been involved in an accident, he asks anyone and anything for help in making her better. When someone finally offers to grant his desperate wish, Henry is completely…
Kids are so spontaneous, aren’t they? Well, they usually speak common sense. Or don’t they? Fun new research from toy company, MGA Entertainment, has revealed that from our list almost a quarter of British children (24%) would most like to send the Prime Minister David Cameron off on a long and dangerous space voyage, closely followed by Simon Cowell (23%).
The research, which was…