Here is an interesting and original recipe for Apricot and pistachio power balls courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows and designed by Davina McCall. Read my interview with Davina from our archives.
This is what Davina said about her recipe: ‘Everyone loved the power balls in my first book so we just had to come up with a new version – these are fruity and fabulous. I like the touch of maple…
We love this recipe for Quinoa Tabbouleh by Hemsley + Hemsley courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows. It is very colourful and healthy, ideal for the Summer. Having lots of colours in each plate is important as the colours correspond to various vitamins and nutrients.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
The cool, sharp, sweet ingredients tick all the boxes.
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The typically unpredictable British Summer has arrived and has brought lots of rain and sticky weather scattered with some sunshine. That calls for practical outdoor clothing and I have just reviewed the perfect set of clothes for both myself and my active 9 year old son from the Mountain Warehouse.
My family is always very busy with outdoor activities including tennis, football and cycling. In…
Time has really flown and my son Diego is already in year 5. When you reach this stage you start worrying about secondary schools and the daunting entry exams that children have to go through before starting the final year in primary school to be accepted in their schools of choice. Apparently children in England are among the most tested in Europe. I did a lot of research and came across great…
There are so many ways you can help prepare your children for the prep school entrance assessments by still having fun with your little one.
Give these ideas a go this summer, and help your little one get assessment ready!
Farm/Zoo trips!
This has always been a favourite for kids (and parents!) There is something so relaxing about being close to nature. Plan a trip with your kids, getting them…
The London Mums messaging receives questions for experts all the time. One of the topics that has often come up is Perimenopause so we asked a top doctor to she some insights on this hot topic, the creator behind the new doctor-on-demand app GPDQ, Dr Anshumen Bhagat, who is a health and wellbeing expert, as well as a GP with 15 years’ experience straddling the NHS and private healthcare sectors…
In support of Stop Cyberbullying Day and to help parents tackle cyberbullying, the Department for Education have sent these tips exclusively to London Mums. They show how parent can protect children from cyberbullying in simple steps. We have also included a little background on what the government is doing to promote internet safety in schools.
Top tips on how to protect your child from…
Waterparks are making a Splash in Europe. If left your summer holiday decisions up to the kids, you’d probably spend 10 days whizzing down slides into a splash pool.
However, it is not such a bad idea, especially if you are looking to cool off this summer, as Europe has some of the wettest and wildest aqua parks.
The tricky part is picking which water park to go to, so we’ve asked for…
If you’re a family with kids of different ages, picking the right destination that ticks all of the boxes can be a difficult task. From worrying if the older kids will get bored of relaxing on a beach, to having to have eyes in the back of your head when the younger kids are dive bombing into the pool.
However, we might have a solution for you. Choosing a family holiday focused around a theme…
Summer’s just around the corner, meaning it’s time to dust off your outdoor furniture and enjoy long, warm evenings in the garden.
But how can you look after your garden furniture during the summer months? We spoke to Robert Fernandez from online rattan furniture retailer Rattan Direct and got some tips for keeping your furniture looking fantastic.
If it rains, remove all the…