Step back to the time of the dinosaurs with Manchester's latest family-friendly attraction in the leafy Philips Park or catch it in other UK parks.
Fearsome Dinosaurs Delight & Thrill Kids Young & Old in Manchester
“It’s like a dream come true” says my six year old Niamh as
we metaphorically go back to the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods in Philips
Park, Manchester. Brachiosaurus, Pteradons, T-Rex and Ankylosaurus all feature
as part of Jurassic Kingdom which is on tour as dinosaurs by turn delight and
terrorise children all over Britain.
The talented Julie from Just the Alps Between Us recounts a night of cheesy indulgence laid on by the Consortium for Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Italy. The land of pizza, pasta and gelato. Of long lunches,
lazy days and grandmothers who refuse to believe you are full. Because here,
food is more than just a way of fulfilling hunger… it’s a way of life. It's at
the heart of all social interactions, bringing families and friends together
and is the first thing a parent will ask.
Here are five versatile gluten free cookie recipes to master and whip up any time!
If there's anything I've learned from being a mom about the power of food, it's that cookies have magical healing properties. There's not much that can go wrong that the promise of a cookie can't correct when you're a child. Equally, cookies make pretty good bargaining tools too! Cookies are my fallback in the kitchen. Need a quick dessert for a party or a barbecue? Cookies! Require a thoughtful gift for a girlfriend? Fancy cookies! Feeling a bit blue and need to bake to save your soul? Cookies, cookies, cookies!
Bottom line: cookies are muy importante. That's why there's a Cookie Monster. Not a Cake Monster or an Ice Cream Monster.
With these cookie recipes, you can play around with flavours--they're all totally versatile! Use the recipes as a starting off point and then let your imagination run wild and embrace your inner cookie monster!
Create the perfect vodka mojito bursting with orange flavour and mellowed with smooth honey!
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Sugar Free Orange and Honey Vodka Mojito
It's 5 o'clock somewhere & the perfect time to unwind with a grown-up drink! Vodka is my spirit of choice--at all times there is a bottle in my freezer, ready to add a bit of fun to a bowl of tipsy boozy popcorn or blitz with berries for a frozen vodka martini.
Vodka mojitos are a perfect way to update a classic mojito and ideal for anyone who isn't a fan of rum. As with most cocktails, this one is super versatile--throw any flavours at it that you'd like. Try skipping the oranges and adding a medley of berries, or get rid of the fruits altogether and go with fresh cucumber or even decadent chocolate syrup. But if you want an easy, sweet and citrusy take, then you can't go far wrong with this recipe with fresh orange and lovely smooth honey!
Ingredients:
For the vodka mojitos 1 lime, juice of 1 orange, peeled, seeded and segmented 2 tablespoons honey 240ml vodka 500ml orange squash, diluted fresh mint Need a conversion? Use this handy chart.
How to Make a Vodka Mojito
A few weeks ago, a friend came over, bearing the gift of a flowering
mint plant. The plan had been to spend the afternoon chatting and sipping mojitos and
eating gluten free crackers slathered with the most decadent French
cheese. Without any white rum in the house, we ended up making vodka
spiked lemonade instead--not a difficult compromise, let me tell you!
Still, I was left with this gorgeous mini mint bush that just keeps
growing and growing and growing. So, every now and then, I prune it back
and throw all the leaves into a recipe. Still with no white rum (I
really need to add it to the shopping list!) these vodka mojitos were
born.
Instructions:
Put the lime juice, honey and orange segments in a cocktail shaker and muddle
Add the mint leaves and muddle again until fragrant
Add the vodka and stir
Divide into two glasses with glass and pour over the orange squash
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Start your morning on the right foot with these berry smoothie bowl topped with gluten free granola, cashews and pumpkin seeds!
One of the things I love most about blogging is the opportunity to guest post on other blogs! I've shared this recipe today over on a new friend's blog, Verily Victoria Vocalises. So if you're tempted by that luscious and indulgent yet good for you breakfast treat, then you'll have to pop on over to her blog to get the recipe! That's how it works, folks!
And trust me, this is one smoothie bowl recipe you're going to want to make time and time again! Go get that recipe and if you love it, leave me a comment on Victoria's blog and let me know!
A gently spiced chicken curry bursting with zingy fresh lime and cooled with refreshing coconut; the perfect alfresco dinner for a breezy, summer night! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and low fodmap.
Serving suggestion: Serve alongside Thai sticky rice and steamed green beans
Yield: 6 servings
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Gluten-Free Coconut Lime Chicken Curry
This curry is basically a cheat's version of a Thai green curry. It's another one of those 20 minute meals that is perfect for whipping up any day of the week! Plus, the natural sweetness coming from the coconut milk and the teeny amount of optional sugar, makes it really child-friendly. I love a good fiery curry, spicy enough to make your nose run and your
eyes water. My husband isn't too keen on spicy foods, so this curry is a nice compromise. It's mild and gentle with coconut and lime, but also, I can easily dice up some more green chilies to kick my portion up and make it eye-wateringly spicy.
Plus, no matter what diet you're on, this recipe is suitable for you as written or easily tailored to ensure it is. It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it's paleo and low fodmap and also sugar-free as the sugar is optional! I've got you! covered with this one, fam!
This lightened up rice pilaf is bursting with fresh citrus flavours and succulent salmon and whips up in under 20 minutes!
Yield: 4 servings
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Gluten Free One Pot Salmon Lemon Pilaf
This dish just scream spring and early summer. It's a perfect light option for warmer weather that is still filling and full of all the nutrients and goodness you need. I love the way the flaked salmon adds another dimension to this dish and the fresh squeeze of lemon with the zest is pretty unbeatable. We kept things simple and dairy free in this version, but you could totally grate over a nice hard cheese like Pecorino or Parmesan for an added layer of depth.
Special thanks to Sabbini for the fabulous background tiles used in this post.
Ingredients:
For the pilaf 1 white onion, diced 1 garlic clove, diced 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 200 grams long grain rice 240 grams boneless, skin-on salmon fillets 250ml water 250ml chicken stock fresh parsley black pepper* sea salt (optional) Need a conversion? Use this handy chart.
*Note: You'll want plenty of black pepper.
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan and fry the salmon for about 30 seconds on each side to sear. Don't worry if some of the skin is stuck to the bottom of the pan, it'll add more flavour! Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent, no more than five minutes.
Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil and allow to slightly toast.
Add the chicken stock and the water and cover and simmer until the water is evaporated, about 13 minutes.
Flake the salmon into good-sized chunks while the rice simmers. Once the water has evaporated, stir through the salmon and a good bit of black pepper. Cover and remove from the heat and allow to rest about 10 more minutes.
Stir in the lemon zest and juice, sprinkled over fresh parsley and great over cheese (if using) and serve.
I'm Anyonita, an American living in Britain, chasing great meals and beautiful places. After years as a food blogger, I'm taking Anyonita Nibbles on the road. Expect food, travel, restaurant finds and plenty of recipes from the archive.
