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Mum and the City: Five minute chat with London Mum & TV presenter Angellica Bell

Angellica Bell is a familiar face on British television with lots of prime programmes under her belt: she is a regular reporter for ‘THE ONE SHOW’ (BBC1 7pm), the flagship daily topical show for the channel which regularly attracts viewing figures of 5 million. Her career started in 2000 at Children’s BBC and her progression from children’s TV presenter to adult factual and…
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Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd

Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd. Portions: 25 Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 large lemons (juice and zest of) 2 large eggs 175 g caster sugar 115 g butter 1 dessert spoon corn flour 200 g Philadelphia Original 30 strawberry macaroon cases Instructions 1. Whish the eggs in a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter and corn flour. Allow to simmer while…
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Speedy Citrus Shortcakes with Strawberries

Very Speedy Citrus Shortcakes recipe. You can make them with the kids. Prep time 10 minutes Cook time none Serves 6 Ingredients 90g Philadelphia with Cadbury 6 lemon shortbread thins 90g strawberries, sliced. Instructions Spread 6 of the shortbread thins with the Philly and pile high with the strawberry slices. Use any crumbs to decorate the tops (optional). Monica CostaMonica Costa…
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In a Flash Strawberry Tart

Really quick Strawberry Tart. Servings: 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case 4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam 250 g Philadelphia Original 100 ml Greek yogurt 40 g icing sugar 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…
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Strawberry Smoothie

Very quick and easy Strawberry Smoothie. Drinks: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 5 minutes 6 strawberries, hulled and halved 1 small banana, peeled and cut into chunks 100 ml fresh orange juice, chilled 1 tbsp Philadelphia Extra Light 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September…
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Eton Mess

Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it. Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes 150 g strawberries, quartered 2 meringues (approx 12g each) 25 g low fat strawberry yogurt 5 g strawberry jam 75 g Philadelphia Light, softened 1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass. 2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…
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