If you are keen to make sure that your family is as healthy as possible, one of the main areas that you will always need to look into here is of course food. Having a healthy diet is one of the most fundamentally important things that you can focus on, and it’s something that you need to make sure you are encouraging not just in yourself, but in your entire family. Should you happen to be the…
London Mums’ friends Monica and Donatella have created the perfect gin and tonic cocktail and called it Violet Gin and Tonic to share and get ready for Jubilee weekend! Not only is the cocktail great to enjoy with your friends, but the gin itself comes in a beautiful bottle and makes for a lovely gift.
Parma Violet Gin is an aromaticviolet infusion with Italian elegance.
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Easy sparkling Margarita recipe.
Ingredients
2 oz. tequila
¾ oz. orange liqueur
2 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. fresh squeezed orange juice
½ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. agave syrup or honey
Method
Run slice of lime around rim of glass and dip in salt. Caramba!
General Directions: Combine all liquid ingredients before carbonating. Add to Drinkmate bottle up to the Max…
Recently I got the opportunity through editor Monica Costa to interview Michelin Star chef Atul Kochhar. I’m a regular contributor to the London Mums magazine and often get invited to review movies, theatres and attend food events and post reviews online. But this one was quite special as I have been a fan of Atul Kochhar and eaten at his various restaurants over the years.
The…
Easter is at the door and personally I love eating good quality hot cross buns versus supermarkets’ Easter sweets. I have come across amicro bakery in Clapton, Charles Artisan Bread, providing simple, honest and no fuss freshly baked goods everyday includingthe ultimateHot Cross “Bunny”alongsidebespoke Carrots Cakes.
These limited edition treats sit…
What a treat to have a Mother’s Day recipe from chef Matt Tebbutt, whom I recently met at the presentation of Pub in the park Wimbledon: Blackberry, ricotta and citrus pancakes. A classic breakfast staple that’s very simple to knock together. The addition of the ricotta gives these pancakes a deliciously smooth interior. You can choose whatever soft fruit you fancy, but the combination of…
They say no one can cook a roast like mothers, but every mum deserves at least one Sunday off. This Mothering Sunday – 27 March 2022 – mums should take a break and let dads and children cook a meal.So whether you are celebrating your mum, step-mum, gran or any other motherly figure, it’s their time to put their feet up. Whether you are after easy recipes or simple meal ideas…
British Pie Week is coming up from today and according to a recent study, the average Brit scoffs a whopping 2,160 pies over their adult lifetime.With a traditional apple pie being one of the nation’s favourite flavours, London Mums would like to share a tasty spin on this modern classic. This recipe for Apple Pie with Blackberries and Clementine has been kindly donated by Denby…
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March 2022. Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil. Whether you prefer your pancakes with a savoury or sweet filling, there are numerous recipes to choose from online and in cookbooks. In this tip, we guide you in how to…
Usually, the birthday cake is the main part of a birthday party. Whether this is a party with adults or one for your children, you typically slice up a cake and distribute it around to everyone.
This might sound controversial, but birthday cakes can sometimes be a letdown. For starters, you need to find a cake that everyone loves. Some people might love a traditional birthday cake, while…