Recipes

Recipe: Chicken Supremes in lovage butter en papillote by Chef Marcus Bean

This wonderful and simple recipe for Chicken Supremes in lovage butter en papillote was kindly donated to London Mums by Chef Marcus Bean as featured in new recipe book 365 Chefs for Charity: ChariTable Bookings Signature Dish. I would describe this book as the Cookery Bible of this century. I have never seen a more comprehensive recipe book. The great thing is also that ChariTable Bookings is a…
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London Mums May 2017 newsletter including Half Term activities for families

  Dear London Mums Spring does not seem to launch and Summer is already at the door. My son is in year 6 and I feel these primary school years have gone so quickly. Before I know my son will be finishing secondary school and will be gone to Uni… I reflect on time and my past 10 years running the London Mums community. Wow! Time flies. In this newsletter, I have packed lots of ideas for the…
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Recipes

Recipe: My Granny's Summer berries Jam (child-friendly)

My Granny’s recipe for Summer berries Jam is one of my 10 year old son’s Diego favourite ones, so much so that ahead of Mother’s Day he made two jars. It’s a super simple recipe. He did not need any supervision while making it. Ingredients (for 2 medium sized jam jars) 500 g mixed summer fruits (you can buy them frozen as they are cheaper. Asda sells them as…
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Great Indoors

Dining in Chelsea at The Imperial is a galactic experience

It’s Star Wars week. The Force is strong so I decided to dine at one of the best new restaurants in Chelsea for a galactic gastronomic experience. Dinner at The Imperial totally exceeded my expectations. I was offered food that was worth of the best Michelin star restaurant except that the price is not as high. Look away now if you haven’t eaten yet. As an Italian connoisseur of the…
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Recipes

Recipe: HOT CROSS BUNS

One a penny, two a penny…..Hot Cross Buns are a real Easter treat for every member of the family. So this year, why not make your own Hot Cross Buns recipe! This recipe makes 10 buns. Ingredients: 500g strong plain flour tsp salt 2tsp mixed spice 2tsp cinnamon 8g sugar 14g easy blend yeast 200ml warm milk 1 large egg, beaten 50ml sunflower oil 125g mixed dried fruits Paste for Cross: 2tbsp…
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Mums Tips

Aneliese’s February column: Valentine’s dressing of the home

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s no surprise that the name of the game of this month’s questions is ‘romance’. Unfortunately, finding the time for romance is no easy task, especially when you’ve got little ones. Hopefully my answers will help you to realise that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make the most romantic day of the year a special one and inspire you…
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Recipes

Recipe: Banoffee pie

The Bon Appétit blog has concocted this brilliant banoffee pie recipe for me! Easy and unusual recipe to make for parties or picnics using pancakes. You would not expect that so your guests or kids will be surprised! Preparation 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pack Sweet Pancakes (we used Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancakes for this recipe) 150ml double cream? 1/2 small tin Carnation…
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Recipe: ANNABEL KARMEL’S BABY BISCOTTI FOR TEETHING TOTS

Ease teething tots with ANNABEL KARMEL’S BABY BISCOTTI. Mum of three, Annabel Karmel MBE is a modern day ‘mumpreneur’. As the UK’s number one parenting author and expert on devising delicious and nutritious meals for babies, toddlers and children, Annabel knows how important it is to give teething tots something to chew and suck on during their teething troubles. Annabel Karmel comments…
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Recipes: Healthy Ways to Eat Pasta

London Mums recommendations for easy and healthy ways to Eat Pasta. Quality carbohydrates are an essential part of a balanced, healthful diet. If pasta is your go-to carb, there are ways to take advantage of this low-cost food to make it even healthier: Choose organic pasta, rice noodles, bean thread noodles and noodles such as Japanese udon and soba, which are part whole wheat and…
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Recipe: Mini Carrot Cakes

Try this recipe for Mini Carrot Cakes. We absolutely loved making them and eating them. So easy to make with the kids. And husbands will love them too. Perfect for Mother’s Day baking and beyond! Serves: 14 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 200 g self raising flour 1 tsp cinnamon 225 g grated carrots 200 ml oil (sunflower or groundnut oil) 100 g brown sugar 85 g…
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