As National Curry Week (3rd-9th October) comes to the end, London Mums explore what the most popular Curry Dishes in the British Capital are. Are we pronouncing the dishes correctly?
The exotic names of Indian cuisine can leave certain curries difficult to pronounce for some, which is why London Mums asked the language expert team at Preply to tell us how to correctly pronounce some of the most…
Afternoon Tea recipe for Cauliflower bites with a chipotle spiced dip. Easy to make and a healthy snack for the whole family.
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Ingredients
For the bites
1 large cauliflower
150g plain flour
300ml of milk (or…
This recipe for Nduja Scotch Eggs was donated to London Mums magazine by Jane Devonshire. ‘Not everything has to be sweet at your tea party and these wonderful little scotch eggs made with a soft-boiled quail’s egg are just the perfect food to snack on while you catch up with friends. They were certainly the first thing to go at my Afternoon Tea celebrating and raising funds for all the…
Have your cake with peace of mind and eat it with our low sugar banana bread recipe. The trick is in the no sugar, low calorie sweetener as an alternative to using sugar. The proof is in the pudding and you won’t be disappointed with the twist on this all time classic.
How to make banana bread
This banana bread is naturally sweetened with honey, which offers some trace nutrients that sugar…
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 aromatic violet infusion with Italian elegance.
Image by Ben Kerckx…
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 Fill line or below. …
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 interview took…
Easter is at the door and personally I love eating good quality hot cross buns versus supermarkets’ Easter sweets. I have come across a micro bakery in Clapton, Charles Artisan Bread, providing simple, honest and no fuss freshly baked goods everyday including the ultimate Hot Cross “Bunny” alongside bespoke Carrots Cakes.
These limited edition treats sit alongside the classic Hot…
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…