Stars and crescent moons make up the shapes of this gorgeously pretty variety of pasta for children. So I am inspired to create something that reminds me of shooting stars and happy dreams.
Dress the pasta with as much of the sauce as you like, as some children like lots of sauce and others only want it barely coated, and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later use. To turn it into something…
Chocolate chunk nut cookies **Recipe donated by Celia Brooks** to LUMOS, charity founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
Ingredients
125g / 5 oz. / 1 cup plain flour
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. fine sea salt
125g / 5 oz. / 1 ¼ stick butter, softened
100g / 4 oz. / ¾ cup packed soft brown sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla essence
1 organic egg
200g / 8 oz. plain chocolate (30-70% cocoa solids…
One in three women say a night out with the girls beats a night out with their man. New research out today reveals that nearly a third of women (29 per cent) have more fun on a night out with the girls than with their partner, while one in six women (15 per cent) would opt for an evening with their girlfriends over a romantic night with their man.
The study by cupcake company Green’s* which…
New obesity figures spark call to action from NHS Choices. As children head back to school with lunch boxes and dinner money in hand, NHS Choices, the health information website for the NHS, is calling on parents to take a proactive approach to managing their child’s diet and weight.
Parents can start by checking their child’s body mass index (BMI) at
www.nhs.uk/bmi
NHS Choices’ call to…
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Lifestyle series launches today full of tips and tricks for parenthood. Myleene tackles: Dad’s guide to birth, predicting the sex of your baby and how to deal with tantrums, plus many more. I met Myleene and she is amazing. She looks glam and fab, she is down to earth, 5 mins in the conversation and she makes you feel she is your best friend. Plus she makes everything look as it is easy! An…
Everyone knows that the preparation of kids school lunches can be a real nightmare, especially for parents with children that follow a gluten and wheat-free diet for medical reasons, so I have pulled together a guide with practical advice to help make their lives much easier.
School lunches can be a real nightmare for parents, especially when their child is following a gluten and wheat free diet…
Is your under-5 missing out on free school milk?
Did you know that all children under the age of five are entitled to free milk whilst at nursery or school, regardless of the parents’ financial circumstances?
According to recent School Milk research* although the majority of parents recognise the health benefits of milk, most are unaware of their child’s entitlement to free milk while at…
Fresh tomato sauce with SunBlush tomatoes- exclusive recipe by Annabel Karmel taken from her new book ‘Annabel Karmel’s Top 100 Meals in Minutes’ (available to buy from 25th August 2011).
Makes 4 portions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed
450g (1lb) ripe tomates, chopped
pinch salt
¼ tsp balsamic vinegar
250g (9 oz) small penne pasta
50g…
Children love to help pipe the icing on cupcakes, so get them involved to make these yummy Lemon cupcakes – exclusive recipe by Annabel Karmel taken from her new book ‘Annabel Karmel’s Top 100 Meals in Minutes’.
Suitable for freezing
Ingredients
Makes 12 lemon cupcakes
-110g unsalted butter at room temperature
-200g cater sugar
-2 large eggs
-150g self raising flour…
Cherubs Chowder – exclusive recipe by Annabel Karmel taken from her new book ‘Annabel Karmel’s Top 100 Meals in Minutes’ (available to buy from 25th August 2011).
Suitable for freezing
Suitable from 6 months
Makes 6 portions
Fats from dairy produce such as butter, cheese yoghurt and milk are fine for babies and they provide vitamins A and D. It is not just good to give…