The one book i’ll never throw away when the kids are fully grown is, The Ladybird Heard on Holiday. Not only does it remind me of bedtime hugs but also totally inspired me for our first family day trip to London (spoiler alert: we didn’t make it to the zoo) Here are my perfect day in London with two small ones (mine were 18 months and 4 years at the time) Getting there and around We travelled from Bristol by train, if you’re bound to London from Bristol it’s a good idea to check out the trains from Bristol Parkway…
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Continue ReadingSuch an easy and delicious cake to make. It’s also a great one to get kids involved with making, not only do they get to lick the bowl but the cake is really simple. All ingredients (except for the cocoa and chocolate) are combined at the first step and it’s…
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Continue ReadingThis pasta is certainly something special, it’s light, tangy and perfect for any day. The lemon cuts through the butter and the chilli is just a hint right at the end of each mouthful.
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Continue ReadingAfter the success of a mother-son overnight trip to London with my oldest last year (you could call it a trial run!) we were ready to try leaving the UK and going on a real adventure…so we opted for Amsterdam. The big wins for us were a short 45 min…
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Continue ReadingOk, I’ve got to be upfront, this one isn’t a looker but the flavours are insane, so you’ll have to trust me. It’s also incredibly easy to prepare, so you can have this as an alternative to your Sunday roast or whip up a tray full of the Roasted Lemon…
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Continue ReadingThere is nothing like a katsu curry…sweet, salty and with a hint of heat, it’s like nothing else I’ve tasted. There is a chance you’ve tried the infamous Wagama’s version of the katsu curry, and this one truly compares! If you’ve never had katsu curry before, you’re in for a…
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Continue ReadingDespite sharing a name with it’s famous cousin at Pizza Express, this one, dare I say is better. Imagine a creamy sauce, tender chicken strips and cleverly hidden vegetables which really compliment the dish. You can make a huge dish of this, it’s a meal on it’s own or serve…
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Continue ReadingSummer is calling, so it’s time to make this super light orzo dish! Orzo if you’ve not tried it before is a type of pasta in a rice shape. The name orzo is Italian for barley due to it’s shape and size only. However, it’s made of durum wheat and…
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Continue ReadingPossibly the easiest dinner you didn’t know you could make. Salmon topped with a creamy, lemon sauce and wrapped in golden pastry… and the best bit about it is that it makes two salmon fillets feed a four.. Serve with lots of veg, and my sweet potato wedges. I went…
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Continue ReadingEasy to prepare in advance and delicious – these mini tarts are perfect for a dinner party or to mix up your lunch for the week. The recipe makes 12 but change the ingredients accordingly to make less (or more!) – also pairs well with my sweet potato and pomegranate…