Avoid the set menus and create an aphrodisiac-filled feast at home this Valentine’s Day. You’ll need a hint of lust, a splash of romance, and probably some ingredients as well then…
We all know that using asparagus, strawberries and chocolate are tried and tested ways to stimulate your senses, but did you know that olives are equally as effective? True story; the black olive…
With technology becoming so dominant in our lives, our children are also increasingly exposed to new dangers and it’s our responsibility to be aware of safety online. At the age of 5 or 6, children are very savvy already and capable of browsing the world wide web…
More and more, school children are using computers and Internet access to do their homework, learn in class, and…
Unmissable DVD for any Monster High fan out there (mum or daughter)! Everyone’s favourite student monsters return with more wild tales in this double-disc DVD: Monster High™: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love and Monster High™: Friday Night Frights available on Blu-Ray & DVD from 21st January 2013.
In Monster High™: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love; Draculaura is preparing for her extra special…
Last year in July when we went to some Olympic events at Excel London (close to Canary Wharf in South East London), I was really impressed to see how improved the area is now. Wow! I loved all the new activities around for kids so what a better excuse to go back there than visiting the Boat Show.
With the the new cable car spanning the river from Greenwich to the Royal Docks, you can take in…
This amazing Chocolate Cakes Recipe was kindly donated by Dean and Sarah Gough, authors of the book ‘Recipes For Life – Fighting Back With Food’, a recipe book with a difference. Each individual recipe was eaten by their two-year-old son Alfie when he was battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Sadly, little Alfie died in 2010, however, Dean and Sarah believe the nutritional diet they chose…
As parents we have many decisions to make as our children grow, but one of the most important needs to be made before they are even born. It’s the decision as to whether to collect your baby’s stem cells from their umbilical cord or allow them to be thrown away. The latter is unfortunately common practice here in the U.K.
Stem cells are the body’s building blocks for life. Their job is to…
How about a show of hands for this INCREDIBLE fun Monsters, Inc inspired nail art from Kayleigh O’Connor!
The very talented, nail artist extraordinaire Kayleigh has created “Monsterised” nail art in support of the release of Monsters, Inc in 3D!
You’ve got to hand it to her…she’s nailed it.
Here is the trailer of the new MONSTERS, INC. 3D
DISNEY•PIXAR
movie:
Monsters, Inc.,”…
Absolutely delicious and a gorgeous colour. Very quickly becomes a staple!
Serves 4 to 5
Ingredients
2 red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped
6 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
5cm piece of fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
1 stalk lemon grass, bashed and sliced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
10g fresh parsley or coriander leaves
2…
How to avoid the high cost, and the first meeting disappointment…
“…the background checks were superb and the nanny agency said the nanny will be suitable for our family….Yet; it all went wrong on meeting the nanny…”
London mums have either heard of, or may be personally familiar with, the problem of a new nanny recruitment falling apart even before the London Nanny is employed or…
A fragrant and refreshingly light tomato soup/stew which is particularly good when warm rather than hot.
Serves 4
Ingredients
6 medium, ripe tomatoes or 6 tinned tomatoes
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, central stem removed then thinly sliced
450ml water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon olive/rapeseed oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely…