Carbonara is one of Rome’s most beloved pasta dishes, known for its rich, creamy texture – without a drop of cream! This recipe dates back to the mid-20th century, with theories linking it to Italian charcoal workers (“carbonai”) or American soldiers in Italy after WWII, who brought a taste for eggs and bacon.
The real Pasta alla Carbonara is made with just four key…
Here is another amazing testimonial from one of our mumpreneurs, Karina Grassy, mum to Katie and owner of SLUMBERSAC Trading Company Limited.
In her own words Karina told us how she managed to fulfil her life dream.
“I wanted to set up my own business for a long time but it never seemed the right time or I didn’t have the funds. After my daughter, Katie, was born in May 2008 I started to…
Janey Fraser, author of THE AU PAIR, page turning read for families and perfect for busy mums/summer reading and fans of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, has sent us great tips for hiring an au pair.
1. THE BEST AU PAIR: COUNTRY BY COUNTRY
You can never generalise but in my experience (and that of my friends):
The French can be moody – although they’re great…
What if? What could I do? How would I cope? These are the questions that a First Aid
Course can give you the answers to.
By attending a first aid course for as little as two hours you could gain the knowledge and
practice the skills required to make a real difference in the event of an accident. And
according to the statistics, being prepared is vital:
Childhood accidents cost the NHS over £275…
Slumbersac is a family-run business producing and selling high quality baby and toddler sleeping bags at affordable prices.
Their sleeping bags are made of 100% cotton and come in 3 tog ratings ensuring your baby or toddler has the best and most comfortable sleep. Blankets and top covers can cause discomfort if tangled or kicked off – sleeping bags are the safest way for your child to…
At London Mums we always look for inspiring success stories of mums who managed to come up with original business ideas and manage to fulfil their dreams of working around their families. The testimonial of two yummy mummies behind Berry Temptation is one close to my heart and also to our Mayor of London (check his signed letter in this post). In Boris’ own words: “Berry Temptation…
I have recently read this headline ‘More Chocolate, Fewer Heart Attacks’ and obviously thought ‘Hurra!’! Wouldn’t you?!
American Dr Weil who is an advocate of dark chocolate recently said that if more people at high risk for cardiac disease ate dark chocolate daily, there might be fewer heart attacks and strokes. He quoted Australian researchers who explored the…
At the Olympic Games this summer people are advised not to go with prams but use slings instead. Baby Slings appear to be mandatory for The Olympics “Babes in Arms” Tickets.
And what a great opportunity for those strong daddies to bond with their babies while watching their favourite sport.
In all the initial excitement of a new baby, dads often feel they need to step back and let mum take…
This is an amazing competition for our summer babies! We have 10 Paparazzi (4 pack) Pack of four 100% cotton muslin swaddling wraps kindly donated by aden + anais® to give away worth £44.95 each!!!
aden + anais® wraps are the ultimate in breathability and softness. The fabric’s light, open weave helps reduce the risk of overheating. It is gentle on baby’s skin and durable for everyday use.
Channel 4 are looking for people who would be interested in participating in The Food Hospital series.
The successful ground-breaking Channel 4 series exploring the potential health benefits of food in treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments returns for a new series.
We’re especially looking for teenagers and children who are experiencing health problems associated with their weight.
Do…