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Grade-Schoolers Their Lives Expand : Screen Time How much is too much? (part 2) – The internet Advantages and disadvantages

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The internet Advantages and disadvantages Almost all children ages eight to 17 use the internet. Now is your opportunity to influence your child’s online behavior while he is young and likely to comply. This gives you an opportunity to get things right in preparation for years of internet use, so that you can maximize the … Read more

Passionate About Food

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Food editor Jane Curran brings you the best fresh produce and latest products to buy this spring Leeks, delicious sautéed in butter What’s in season APRIL After the long winter months, spring is finally upon us and we’re beginning to see more variety in home-grown produce. The British watercress season kicks off this month, perfect … Read more

Going green (Part 2): Thai green

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Thai green curry with quinoa Thai green curry with quinoa Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Per serving: 591 calories, 15g protein, 43g fat (of which 31g saturated fat), 36g carbs (of which 5g sugar), 3g fibre, 0.2g salt For the spice pasta 1 tbsp each cumin and coriander seeds 5 … Read more

Going green (Part 1): meat-free diet

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Enjoying a meat-free diet can be effortless and delicious, with Aldo Zilli’s easy recipes Whether for ethical, environmental or health reasons, more and more people are shunning meat. As it happens, health reasons were top of the list for chef Aldo Zilli when he decided to go meat-free. “Meat is not good for my cholesterol,” … Read more

Tasty Living food views

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In knots over nutrition? We have news, know-how and meals in minutes… Blitz it in the blender Beetroot and pepper smoothie Don’t be put off by beetroot, it’s in season now and packed full of antioxidants and iron, which help fight free radicals and is a welcome boost if you’re menstruating. 2 carrots (peeled, unless … Read more

Food focus: Walnuts – 3 ways with…Walnuts

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The humble walnut has a lot to offer: from boosting memory and moods to looking after your skin, it’s got every base covered… Brain food These knobbly looking nuts are in fact excellent ‘brain food’. They are packed full of good fats and are a great source of essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and 6, … Read more

Exposed: The demon in your diet

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The weight-loss pariah has hampered your efforts for too long. It’s time to crack down on salt… We tend to point the finger at fat and sugar when it comes to diet demons. But there’s another, sneakier ingredient that’s often ignored. It has no calories, and it’s packed with important minerals we all need. We’re … Read more

As I Turn 40, My Motto Is Look Fabulous Every Day!

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Denise Lewis, 39, talks to Lorraince Conway about her love of glamour, the importance of having a date night – and never losing that competitive edge. “Winning a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics was the high spot of my career” Denise live in Buckinghamshire with her husband, Steven O’connor, and three children, Lauryn, nine, … Read more

My Mother My Inspiration (Part 2)

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Actress Emilia Fox, 37, lives in London with her one-year-old daughter Rose. Mum and I share a lot of friends – my pals adore Mum and confide in her, because she’s completely unshockable. Rose’s father and I have separated, and one good thing to come out of that is spending more time with Mum. In … Read more

My Mother My Inspiration (Part 1)

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Four famous mothers and daughters talk to Lorraine Conway about the fun, the food – and the fiery moments – in their relationships. Actress Minnie Driver, 42, lives in Los Angeles with her son Henry, three.   “I was 14 when Mum told me that we were Dad’s secret family” I grew up with the … Read more

My Life in Flowers

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Garden writer and cook Sarah Raven, 49, tells Emma Pritchard about the flowers that have marked the memorable moment in her life. Sarah is married to writer Adam Nicolson, and has two teenage daughters and three stepsons. She lives at Perch Hill Farm in Sussex, where she runs courses in cooking, flower arranging, growing and … Read more

Heard About “Generation Y Not?” It’s All About You! (Part 1)

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Woman aged 40-plus are reinventing life today. The result? There are no rules about the way we live the second half of our lives, as our fascinating new research and compelling interviews show… You might be married, single, divorced or remarried. Perhaps you’re the breadwinner, on a board, working part-time or running a business and … Read more

Heading into May, you will find (Part 1)

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Forced rhubarb You will see this lovely pink rhubarb throughout February. Check out our recipes. Cook very lightly, delicious as a compote with roast pork, in a crumble, or roasted with ginger syrup and orange. Forced rhubarb Asparagus You may see the start of the English asparagus as the weather warms up. Don’t mess with … Read more

Desserts & Baking (Part 2) : Berry brûlée

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Berry brûlée Berry brûlée   Filled with immune-boosting vitamin C, berries are delicious with the custard. Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 4 Prepare ahead 150g (5oz) white chocolate, chopped 200ml (7fl oz) single cream 200ml (7fl oz) whole milk 1tsp vanilla paste 2 free-range eggs, plus 2 free-range Egg … Read more

Growing pains: The health and safety

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The health and safety of our children comes first. We make sure that our homes are safe and secure. We kiddie-proof the stairs and the electrical sockets. We make sure they are buckled up when in the car. Yet when they are out having fun and getting fit on the sports field, we may not … Read more

Air: Baking’s Key Variable – Gluten (part 3) – Mill Your Own Flour

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Bread—No-Knead Method Weight Volume Baker’s % Ingredient 390g 3 to 3¼ cups 100% All-purpose white flour 300g 1¼ cups 77% Water 7g 1 teaspoon 1.8% Salt ~2g ½ teaspoon – Fresh yeast (a pea-sized lump); you can substitute 1 teaspoon (5g) instant yeast Mix everything until the flour is completely moistened. This should take only … Read more