Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it.
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
150 g strawberries, quartered
2 meringues (approx 12g each)
25 g low fat strawberry yogurt
5 g strawberry jam
75 g Philadelphia Light, softened
1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass.
2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…
When watching the final episodes of the Apprentice, I always wonder what these candidates will be up to next and whether they will make the most of the publicity surrounding the show. We have tracked down one of the ‘mumpreneurial’ candidates: After a busy start to the year starring on BBC’s The Apprentice, Irish mum Jane McEvoy, 29, introduces Harry’s Little World, a range of 100%…
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1. Carry an empty water bottle through security.
The chances of reliable, frequent beverage service aren’t high these…
London Mums have been informed by members of the PPA (Play Providers Association): Britvic recalls Fruit Shoots after Eddie Catz and fellow PPA members express concern about new magic caps sold in their centres.
Here is the official notification.
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Expert tool launched to encourage children to develop healthy hydration habits.
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A light and summery, rustic broth made using courgette, bacon and any extra vegetables you may have.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
500g Bacon (we used the Case & Sons brand)
500g courgette, grated
2 medium onions, diced
1 large leek, finely sliced
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
2 bay leaves
2L chicken stock
Salt & pepper
5 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sticks…