Creamy pea & gammon risotto recipe
Get inventive with your leftover Christmas gammon or ham with this hearty risotto. But you don’t have to wait until you have leftovers. It makes for a quick and easy …
Christmas
Super star nativity: 9 types of children to spot at your school!
My eldest child has been a very enthusiastic Christmas stocking, a somewhat disgruntled chicken, and a rather bossy angel. It is my absolute favourite thing about Christmas. The Nativity play. …
Braised red cabbage with apple and pomegranate
No Christmas meal or even Sunday roast would be complete without red cabbage, we think. You can make this red cabbage recipe up to 48 hours in advance. Jewelled braised …
Recipe: Brussels sprouts with lemon, pecan & sage recipe
We love Brussels sprouts and this recipe serves them up with a twist. Brussels sprouts with lemon, pecan & sage recipe Cook’s tip: A day before, trim the sprouts and …
Recipe: Orange & honey braised fennel
Fennel has a delicate flavour and is easier to make than you think. Couple this with a hearty main dish for a warming winter meal. Planning Preparation time: 10 minutes …
35 ways to prepare for Christmas
How do you prep for the festive period? That was the topic of discussion at our #ReindeerReady Twitter chat, held just days before Christmas. The chat was sponsored by McDonald’s. As …
Arts & Culture Round-up: It’s behind you!
Wow. December and January have been the busiest months for blogging about the arts. Tons of you have managed to fit in trips to the theatre, cinema and museums. I’ve …
Craft Round-up: Cardboard Boxes
Welcome back to another crafty round up here at BritMums! Woohoo how we love love, love crafts. Last month we hopefully delighted you with some lovely Christmas crafts to inspire …
Teen and Tween Round-up: Growing up
Well the festive season is almost upon us. Will you be worrying about your teenager’s alcohol consumption and what they might be getting up to at those Christmas parties? Or …