From making jam tarts at Mum’s side to the thrill of producing your first full meal, the delight of mixing together ingredients and producing something delicious is hard to beat. Four well-known women share the moment they fell in love with cooking “I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t working in the kitchen” Food … Read more
5. Frame setback as a chance to grow When trouble hits, Hyde says, parents need to let their children know that whatever painful emotion they’re feeling is legitimate – but also reassure them that they’ll bounce back. ‘When my husband died’, she says, ‘sometimes my kids and I would just cry together’. But she also … Read more
Savoy Bistro is as much a pioneer of European fine dining as it is a tribute to its cultural and culinary heritage. Swedish chef Robert Lilja serves up that nuanced balance HE SPOKE IN SOFT, deliberate tones – not quite what I expected from a Swedish chef. Then again, I’ve never really met any true … Read more
Ravioli can be served immediately with sauce and Parmesan. You will need For the pasta · 350g cake flour, Pinch of salt, 3 jumbo eggs, For the filling · 300g cooked spinach, chopped, 100g ricotta, 50g Parmesan, grated, Fresh basil leaves, Red pepper or basil pesto to serve, Sea salt and black pepper, Extra grated … Read more
2. Hone their problem-solving skills In addition to wanting to shield our kids from life’s hard stuff, it’s also parental nature to want to fix our children’s problem. But always swooping down with some form of plaster robs kids of an important worth opportunity. Feeling capable of improving a tough situation is a key component … Read more
Have I had moments of oscillation? Of course. Like the warm feelings you conjure up for a loser ex-boyfriend after a drinking spell. Yes, I’ve had moments of wondering what it would have been like and, in a few instances, even toyed with the idea. Thankfully, that feeling passed. Like the sobering effects of a … Read more
Your baby’s clothing needs won’t change much as she becomes more mobile, although you may wish to buy items with a little more padding to protect her knees and elbows. You will both, however, be ready for some new equipment as she forays into the world of solid food. To wear Loose-fitting clothing that allows … Read more
Simple strategies to help your child weather life’s rainy days and tough times During bleak moments – when word comes that a close relative has been in a bad car accident, or experts on the radio are forecasting still more economic hardship ahead or the evening news is all about the latest fast-spreading virus – … Read more
She is CHILD-FREE, not childless. Sizakele Marutlulle challenges you to spot the difference ‘Really? Your mother had you, so why not?’ ‘I think you are selfish.’ ‘What then is your purpose as a woman?’ These statements are often uttered by total strangers that I’ve had the misfortune of meeting at dinner parties and other transient … Read more
Your baby will be more mobile now, even if he hasn’t yet developed the skills necessary to crawl. He’ll enjoy the challenge of attempting to reach for toys and anything else that catches his interest, and his budding hand-eye coordination and motor-skill development mean that he’ll become adept at playing with more sophisticated toys. Best … Read more
And, to that end, I set about creating a short (but not extensive) list of things breeders can keep in mind if you’re keen to keep the friendship flame alive with dinks. There are certain mysteries of motherhood that just don’t make for particularly interesting conversation. Some of these would include: vomit, poo, any body … Read more
How to identify feeling of jealousy between siblings? Some peculiar behaviours are indicative of the jealously children feel towards their sibling or other children. How to identify feeling of jealousy between siblings? They are unable to tolerate that parents are praising other children, including their sibling. They may throw a tantrum in such a case … Read more
Build up your stash of everyday recipes with these dead-easy snacks, treats and meals. They all serve one, so simply up the quantities if feeding more. Eggs over easy: 4 quick omelettes Mushroom and herb Sauté 150g sliced mushrooms in cooking spray. When cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm. Wipe the pan and … Read more
Like many married-with-kids jugglers, my husband and I look back fondly L on our pre-children days. We were together for more than four years before our first daughter came along, and we had many fun times and adventures, from spontaneous overseas holidays to regular Sunday hangovers. Over the past few years, we have fully embraced … Read more
Put an end to any sibling rivalry by understanding the causes, and the approaches that work It’s sad but there’s often some rivalry between siblings or peers [in case of a single child]. It sometimes even takes on a more intense form-jealousy. Such feelings are harmful as they make children behave in ways that may … Read more
You don’t have to exist solely on ready meals or pasta if you re dining alone. Every now and then we all dine alone, but this shouldn’t mean you need to choose convenience over taste and reach for the nearest thing to hand. Enjoy the fact that it’s just you and your favourite food and. … Read more
The intervention of parents “Child care nowadays is different from the past. Now children more frequently various kinds of foods and drinks, for example they drink not only water but also juice and milk” – Sarah Hulland, dentist – “These types of snack foods brought many terrible consequences to teeth.” After witnessing two children who … Read more
Lotus root is used not only as salad or fry, hotpot…but also a material for medicine to help cure some diseases. Eastern medicine thinks that lotus root is cool and sweet when it is fresh. It may eliminate congestion, be suitable with thirst when being drunk, and haemoptisys and blood vomiting. Select lotus root There … Read more
Firmly press mixture into bottom and up side of a 22cm pie plate. Black-bottom chocolate cream pie Active time 45 minutes Total time 50 minutes plus chilling Makes · 12 servings · 24 chocolate wafers · 6 tbsp butter or margarine · 1 cup plus 3 tbsp sugar · 1/3 cup cornflour · ¼ tsp … Read more
How to Choose a Nanny It is daunting to hand over your baby to someone else to look after. You will need to develop a close relationship with your child’s caregiver, so take the time to interview prospective nannies well in advance, then go with your gut feelings: they are almost always right. Draw up … Read more