Colds and the flu are the number one infectious diseases young children have to deal with during the winter season. These infections usually come with fever, which is part of the body’s natural defence mechanism to fight against viruses and bacteria. In fact the body creates extra heat, preventing the foreign organism to survive. A child’s temperature rises and falls very quickly because…
Something for the Grown Ups…: Savoury Waffle Sticks with Cheesy fondue.
This cheesy fondue can be made in a traditional fondue pot and the waffles are used
instead of French bread for dipping. If you don’t have a fondue pot, it can be made
in a saucepan but it will be go stringy when it cools, but a burst in the microwave
will make it smooth again.
Makes 36 waffle sticks
What you will…
The festive season is fast approaching and families are starting to prepare for the holidays. Yet for many this will mean a stay in hospital for treatment.
This can be a very difficult time for children and mum and dad, who are not only coping with the stress of being in hospital, but are away from home comforts, family and friends.
Earlier in the year – the hottest day of 2012 to be exact…
Here is another touching and inspirational interview with a mum bringing up a child with a disability.
Sera Johnston has recently published her book “Dana’s Walk” (£10.99 Ecademy Press), a personal and true story of what it is like to bring up a child who has a disability. In this book, Sera shares the life story of Dana, her 14-year-old daughter who is living with Spastic Cerebal Palsy.
For families looking to share special experiences this Christmas, this DVD is sure to make the colder days feel warmer. Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare come to life on DVD in a series of charming adventures this Christmas!
Guess How Much I Love You, the best selling children’s book is set to become a much loved DVD as celebrated author Sam McBratney’s characters star in…
Halloween is always fun for the kids who have the chance to get creative with their monsterish fancy dress costumes and themed parties. There’s no better time for a Monster High DVD to be released… This Halloween everyone’s favourite student monsters at Monster High can be watched in the first feature film of the popular Monster High™ franchise.
The film ‘Monster High™…
Melanzane (Aubergines) are some of my favourite vegetables. This delicious recipe has been donated by the ASK Italian Cookbook out on 20th November 2012 whose sales will raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
Makes 8 rolls, serves 4 / Prep: 35 minutes / Cook: 20 minutes
This quintessentially summer recipe was given to us by ASK Italian’s
extra virgin olive oil…
Easy recipe to make with the children: Buttermilk Waffle Sticks with Warm Chocolate Fudge dipping sauce. Light fluffy waffle sticks with a gooey sticky chocolate sauce, perfect for a birthday party treat.
Makes 36 waffle sticks
Prepare the chocolate sauce before you start cooking the waffles, this allows the dipping sauce time to cool.
What you will need…
• 145g plain flour
• 145g…
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Investing in your relationship as a couple is one of the most important things you can do for your…
Yummy recipe! Pesto Burger with Roasted Peppers, an Italian version of the traditional burger. If you ask me, a much better one! But I guess I am biased 🙂
Cooking Time: 15 – 30 mins
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
5 level tblsp Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, plus extra to serve (we used Sacla’ pesto)
4 rounded tblsp mayonnaise
¼ cucumber, roughly grated
4 rounded tblsp soured cream
500g minced…