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Pancakes recipe for Shrove Tuesday

By Cathy James on January 29th, 2013%

I’m sharing our favourite pancakes recipe today because Monday mornings in our house nearly always mean pancakes for breakfast – such a nice way to start the week. It’s also Shrove Tuesday {Mardi Gras} on February 12th, which in the UK is also know as Pancake Day, when pancakes are traditionally eaten as a final feast before the fasting of Lent begins.

My pancakes recipe is easy and quick, which makes it a great choice for encouraging kids into the kitchen. Here’s how to make pancakes with some ideas at the end for extra Pancake Day activities to try with your kids.

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Valentine lollipops crispy cake recipe

By Cathy James on January 25th, 2013%

If lollipops make your heart go giddy-up this Valentine crispy cake recipe is for you! Just three ingredients (with a few added decorations) and about 20 minutes to make, it’s a recipe the kids can do by themselves with a little supervision.

Here’s how we made them and at the end you’ll find a printable recipe card you can download.

Valentine crispy cake recipe

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Bake a snowman :: cake recipe for kids

By Cathy James on January 19th, 2013%

As we still haven’t been blessed with any snow yet, we decided we would bake a snowman instead. This is a great cake recipe for kids to try. It’s only got three ingredients, it’s a really easy recipe to make and it tastes scrummy yummy. Here’s how to make crispy cake snowmen.

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Firework crafts and cookies

By Cathy James on October 30th, 2012%

It’s Bonfire Night in the UK next week which means… fireworks! These firework crafts are cookies are great whether you’re celebrating 5th November or planning ahead for Diwali, New Year or 4th July. All the ideas are child-friendly – no noisy bangs, but some yummy edible fireworks and gorgeous craft ideas.