‘Tis the season to welcome back this fruity holiday food! Cranberries are often part of our Christmas plates, but what do we really know about them? Here are some fun facts:
Cranberry cultivation began in 1816 when an American war veteran, Captain Henry Hall, began transplanting cranberry vines in Massachusetts and spreading sand on them.
Botanical name: Vaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium…
June is World Avocado Month!The UK is the second-largest market for avocados in Europe, with over 6,000 avocados sold hourly. I certainly contribute to this figure.
To celebrate this versatile fruit – because avocado is a fruit – I have received extracts of two recipes from the latest free cookbook from the World Avocado Organization, Avocados in Bloom, which I am sharing here as…
We’re all more aware of our impact on the planet and looking to make more eco-friendly choices. As our children come up to their key milestones, there’s so much to think about. The same goes for weaning, which usually starts when your baby is around six months old.
That’s why it’s great when brands come up with solutions which fit our environmental values, while making it easy and…
This year at Heinz for Baby they are celebrating 90 years of helping babies and parents thanks to their varied, affordable and downright delicious baby food. And this Spring will see the launch of two new ranges: the plant-based Heinz for Baby Pulses and Heinz for Baby SPLASH! Spring Water with Natural Fruity Flavours.
They’ve been busy talking and listening to families to understand what they…
In this modern world, sometimes you can feel overwhelmed when it comes to your life. Even the simplest little daily things can take a toll, such as making food.
However, there is no excuse for eating junk food and unhealthy fast food. Usually, we order these foods as we want a pick me up, but these days it’s easier than ever to make quick meals that are arguably just as good.
That’s not to say…
This Vanilla Berry French Toast recipe wascreated by plant-based food blogger and stylist,Nourishing Amy, in partnership with Jason’s Sourdough (available in three variants, White, Grains & Seeds and Craft Beer, from M&S stores nationwide, RRP £1.80). This bread evokes memories of my childhood and the mornings spent at the beach after eating fresh sourdough slices with jam…
This Spring London Mums have tried to make peanut Peanut butter& chocolate brownies inspired by a recipe usingaward-winning, ethically made Islands chocolate, ManiLife peanut butter and Bettina Campolucci Bordi(of @Bettinaskitchen)’s creativity. They are relatively easy to make and taste amazingly. It’s the perfect Easter recipe to make with the children.
Food waste has a devastating effect on the planet, our environment and our money. According to British charity WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) the UK alone throws away 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste every year and almost three quarters of that (70%) is food that could have been eaten. When food waste is disposed of in landfill, it rots and becomes a massive source…
What’s better than an Easter Egg, we hear you ask? Delicious, buttery crêpes filled with moltenmini eggs and crème eggs – that’s what! Here are London Mums’ favourite recipes for Easter pancakes, or crepes to try and make this Easter with the kids.
Easy pancake recipe
Easy healthy pancakes
Pear and Vanilla Pancakes
Crafty Pancake Tower
Pancake Day recipe by TV Chef…
While we are still stuck at home, 21 Fun Recipes provides the perfect antidote to lockdown blues, as the kitchen becomes the new playground for any family wanting to have some quality, empowering time together.21 Fun Recipes is a delectable new and independently published illustrated cookbook for children and adultsthat provides easy recipe layouts and information on the food prepared…