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Getting involved in the kitchen: How to make your children interested in meal preparation

Good food is not only important in order to meet nutritional needs, but it also holds profound social power and importance, being a way to express your identity, bond with the community, and even communicate different needs and feelings. Many celebrations and social events end with people gathering around the table, and while cuisines differ across the world, sharing food can be a great way...

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School Holiday Activity: HARIBO saves the day with fuss-free, low cost recipe to keep the kids occupied

With school holidays kicking off this weekend, and reports noting that kids will reach peak summer holiday boredom by 12th August, HARIBO is here to the rescue with a brand-new fun, fuss-free recipe to keep the kids occupied . What’s better than eating your favourite HARIBOs right out the packet in front of the TV? Cooking with them!

The recipe is no-bake and kid-friendly , so you...

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Home made Sweet Cones

We have recently had my son's birthday party and I have been trying to think of some party favours that the children would love but weren't full of plastic that would most likely end up in the bin.

My son loves sweets so I found these sweet cones, which I thought were perfect! They also had the added benefit that we could have some fun at home making them ourselves!

How to make...
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No Fuss No Mess: 3 Ingredient Recipes You Need to Try

Cooking is a fantastic way to bond with your children as well as develop their knowledge and skills beyond the kitchen. Not only can they gain vital insight into nutrition and food safety, but they can also progress with their science, maths, literacy, and fine motor skills .

Sometimes it can get quite chaotic in the kitchen! If the dish you’re cooking is complex, you must work with...

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Mini Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Kids take over the kitchen - Denby shares child friendly bake recipes

These deliciously chocolatey mini muffins are a fun recipe to make with the family. Perfect for small hands to test out their baking skills.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Makes 24 mini muffins INGREDIENTS

For the muffins:

  • 150g unsalted butter, soft
  • 150g golden caster sugar
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Establishing Positive Eating Habits for Children

Healthy Heart Tip: Establishing Positive Eating Habits for Children Childhood is a particularly important period for forming positive behaviours related to nutrition. Children who learn and practise positive eating habits from an early age are likely to make healthy choices when they grow up. Here we explore some ways to help promote positive eating behaviours: Stick to regular meal and snack...
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5 Bonfire night treat recipes

Bonfire night treats

If you are planning to make some treats to celebrate Bonfire night this year, we have rounded up 5 delicious child friendly recipes for you to try.

1. Toffee Apple Popcorn Chocolate Bark Recipe

This recipe only has 4 ingredients and is very simple to make, yet it looks pretty impressive. The children will love getting involved with this recipe and decorating the...

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Signature Bussolà Burano cookies by Hilton Molino Stucky Venice pastry chef Giovanni Petrillo

Looking for creative ways to keep the kids entertained? Then why not treat little ones to a taste of Venice in the kitchen with this family-friendly recipe courtesy of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice's pastry chef Giovanni Petrillo!

Young bakers in the making can now step into the kitchen of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice and learn how to bake the special Bussolà cookies from Burano, which...

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A new study shows that kids are enjoying more time in the kitchen

A study by Barilla shows that kids have been spending more time in the kitchen learning to cook – and as we head into the school summer holidays, now is the time to get them involved!

  • A survey of British parents found children are learning to cook at a younger age - children are cooking their first meal aged six , five years younger than their parents’ generation at age 11
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Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith reveals why parents should cook with their children.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith shares the top ten benefits of cooking with your children

Spending quality time in kitchen and making simple yet delicious food is at the heart of Italian cooking. After what has been a difficult year for most, getting creative in the kitchen with your children has created joyous memories and experiences, for both parents and children alike. In fact, research...

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