Traditional names are trending at the moment. Forget the cool sounding Coco and Kai and expect to see more names like Mabel and Stanley on the birth records.
On Monday 22 July 2013 the British nation welcomed the Prince of Cambridge – third in line to the British throne. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had not yet decided on a name until a couple of days later when the palace announced the…
This is a wonderful seasonal snack recipe. Christine Bailey’s Roasted Pumpkin and Chickpea Spread: Creamy and protein packed, this spread tastes incredibly indulgent yet contains no cream or dairy products. It makes a delicious alternative to shop bought dips and everyday hummus, and makes a sensational topping on Gluten Free Oatcakes.
It’s also a great party dip. Roasting the pumpkin really…
At this time of year, in the UK at least, whether you’re interested in fashion or not, thoughts inevitably turn to winter clothes.
As I write, the weather has slipped, in a matter of hours, from last glimmer of summer to first sniff of autumn. I am now officially inappropriately dressed and my exposed toes are feeling it. Already more than one person has walked past me in a full length coat…
Superb healthy snack recipe idea (also great to feed the kids): Christine Bailey’s Roasted Pepper and Walnut Dip.
Ingredients
• Pinch of smoked paprika
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 100g / 4oz walnuts, chopped
• 225g / 8oz roasted red peppers (from a jar)
• 1 tbsp sun dried tomato puree
• 3 tbsp walnut oil
• 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to taste
• 2 tsp xylitol or ½ tsp stevia…
Are you a working Mum, struggling to balance the time you spend with your kids and your work? Maybe you love going out to work and being able to have some adult conversation, but have you ever felt guilty for leaving your children, for whatever reason? But then when you’re at home with the kids, I’m sure there are also times when you wish you weren’t there, for various other reasons!
No…
Would you know what to do if your child was unconscious or stopped breathing?
Danger – First check it is safe and that there is nothing that has injured them and could be a danger for you.
Response – Speak to them to see if they respond, if not pinch them hard on their ears.
If you get a response – they are alive!!
If there is very little response then they are not…
Get into the Halloween spirit this year with a frightfully delicious pumpkin soup recipe.
It’s a perfect autumn warmer too!
Ingredients:
25g (1oz) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
1 small pumpkin (about 500g / 1lb 2oz when peeled and deseeded), chopped into chunks
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 vegetable stock cubes, dissolved in 750ml (1 1/4 pints) hot…
Leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance, has revealed shocking new research showing over half of parents (55%) lack the skills necessary to save their child in the event of a life-threatening accident. To raise awareness and encourage more people to learn basic first aid skills, St John Ambulance has launched a powerful new film, from the award-winning director behind the John Lewis…
Quick snack recipe idea for a yummy Caramelised Onion Spread. Rich, sweet and creamy – this is fabulous served with oat cakes and makes a lovely alternative dip to hummus.
This will keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Suitable for vegetarians, Nut Free, Seed Free, Soy Free, Egg Free.
Serves 4-6 Makes enough for at least 16 oat cakes.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 onions, peeled and…
Television scheduling is a mystery of the modern age. How is it that I can sit at home on a Saturday night (err, because I was out on a Friday…) with nothing to watch and then bizarrely, a series by my favourite, Kirstie Allsopp can charge across the screens in the middle of the summer with barely a fan fare?
Fill your Home for Free wasn’t like any other design programme Channel 4…