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ADVICE
ORGANIZE
FOOD
ON THE COVER
11 Baby's First Year Quiz
29 Come On In!
64 School Lunch
Photography by Roberto Caruso
15 Celebrating Grandparents
FEATURES
19 Life Lessons: Surviving Year One
49 London travel: An insider’s guide to the best of all things British
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23 Tonsillitis
8 Editor's Letter 82 Last Look
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FamilyLife EDITOR IN-CHIEF Pamela Hayford CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brendan Fisher MANAGING EDITOR Day Helesic FOOD DIRECTOR Annabelle Waugh FASHION & BEAUTY DIRECTOR Julia McEwen HOME & GARDEN DIRECTOR Sarah Gunn TEST KITCHEN SENIOR FOOD SPECIALIST Irene Fong FOOD SPECIALISTS Amanda Barnier, Jennifer Bartoli, Gilean Watts INTERN Rebecca Fallowield ART DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Lena Diaz ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Sarah Big Canoe CONTRIBUTING ART DIRECTOR Leanne Gilbert PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Genevieve Pizzale EDITORIAL SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Megan Howard FEATURES EDITOR Mary Levitski COPY EDITORS Debbie Madsen Villamere, Stephanie Zolis EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Marianne Davidson, Sarah Dziedzic HOME & GARDEN HOME & STYLE DIRECTOR Ann Marie Favot DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Lindsay ADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO GENERAL SALES MANAGER, CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS Kelly Whitelock SENIOR SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR, DIGITAL Myra Thompson NATIONAL SALES DIRECTORS Andrea McBride, Anna Vecera Marto ADVERTISING COORDINATION MANAGER Janice Clarke NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Paul Cummins, Daciano da Ponte, Jillian Dann-Macerollo (Team Lead), Cathy Ellis, Gary Forshaw, Kathleen Irish, Joanne Landry, Delainie Marin, Lennie Morton, Erin Suckling, Vanessa Watson, Lindsay Weir (on leave) DIGITAL NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Crystal Falls, Akta Sharma, Alex Vaccher SALES ASSOCIATE Patricia Mixemong
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Editor's Letter
Plan for birthday Years ago, my younger and her “twin cousin” (he’s five days younger than she, so she dubbed him this years ago) were left in the care of my dad. You know, a well-respected, responsible grown man who had raised six children of his own. I walked in the door to find both kids holding a pouch of hot chocolate mix, eating the mix right out of the packet. While my dad stood there and watched. When I questioned why both kids were eating (and covered in) hot chocolate mix, my dad replied, “Well, they asked if they could eat it, and I told them yes.” Each September we celebrate National Grandparents Day, for connecting with grandparents not only on one Sunday in September but throughout the year. Luckily, none of her ideas involve letting the grandkids eat hot cocoa mix! Two questions for you moms and dads out there: Do you have to plan a birthday party in the next year? Do you like to get things for free? If you answered yes, then are you in luck!
Pamela Hayford Editor In-Chief
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Advice
Baby's First Year Quiz
By MELISSA BELLACH
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Advice
When newborn babies cry, do they produce tears?
How early can Baby identify Mom’s voice?
Answer: No, babies do not produce tears until they are 4 or 5 months old.
Answer: Babies as young as 2 days can identify Mom’s voice from a single syllable.
How fast does Baby’s brain grow?
Answer: Baby’s brain will double in size during the first year of life.
How often does Baby urinate?
Answer: A newborn urinates about every 20 minutes.
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How many bones does Baby have?
Answer: When babies are born, they have 300 bone; adults have 206.
When does Baby start to smile?
Answer: Baby’s first social smile appears between 4 and 6 weeks after birth.
Advice
Celebrating Grandparents
By LAUREN GREENLEE
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Advice Genealogy
Attend Activities
Grandparents have a unique vantage point when approaching family history. Personal stories help children better understand where they come from while establishing points of connection they have with older relatives. If you don’t know your family tree well, do research together, hand in hand. And don’t forget to build a scrapbook with your findings.
The biggest impact a grandparent can have on his grandchildren will be found in his presence. Make it a priority to attend as many dance recitals, soccer games and scouting ceremonies as possible. This can be particularly challenging if you have grandchildren involved in multiple activities or if you do not live close by. But then again, it makes your presence that much more valuable when you are able to attend.
Read Recipe Testing & Tasting Read to your grandchild and encourage him to read to you, too. Young readers revel in the opportunity to show off their new-found skills. If geographical distance is between you, take heart! Hallmark offers a line of recordable books, perfect for any grandparent to pre-record before sending to a grandchild. And never underestimate the beauty of Skype or Facetime reading dates. Arts & Crafts Make sock puppets, noodle necklaces, origami or papermâché. Draw portraits of one another or partake in needlecrafts like crocheting, knitting or embroidery. The fruits of your labor make excellent mementos of your time together or make great gifts to give away. If you’re not creatively inclined, build a collection instead, with items such as coins, stamps or baseball cards.
Whip up some tasty treats alongside your aspiring sous chefs. Recreate familiar family favorites while trying your hand at some new ones as well. Build your own recipe book that records what you’ve made together and how the family rated it based on taste and presentation, along with any photos of the food and the chefs making it! Establish a Family Newspaper Utilizing a simple word processing program, children can boost their typing skills while chronicling family life. Encourage your aspiring journalists to cover such topics as current events (including the price of common household items—always fun to compare in days to come), recent vacations and interviews of immediate or extended family. Alternate months of publishing the paper between you and the grandkids.
Nature Walk Nurture Talents (and teach new skills, too!) Hit a local trail and be on the lookout for a variety of wildlife. A nature guidebook and journal make good companions for any trek as you aim to identify local wildflowers, trees, birds and other animals. Day Trip Hit the road but keep it local by scouting out local history museums and famous landmarks while pit-stopping at a family favorite restaurant. If you have the itch to head out of town, check out nearby hotspots like Jamesport (Missouri’s thriving Amish community), St. Joseph (home of the Pony Express) or Lawrence (where basketball was invented). Play Games Not all games require a screen, mouse or controller. Have some unplugged fun as you partake in familiar favorites like chess, checkers, parcheesi, kings in the corner or jacks. Go outside and throw a ball around, go bowling or cheer on the home team at a Royals or T-Bones game.
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Your grandson has the best arm on his little league team. Your granddaughter can sing like nobody’s business. Encourage your grandchildren’s gifts and consider giving in ways that support those endeavors. For example, instead of just buying toys on Christmas and birthdays, offer to provide new sports gear or voice lessons. Time Capsule Compile items that are good representations of your grandchildren—pictures of them with their pets, movie stubs from flicks seen together, a poster of a favorite actor or musician, etc.—and place them in a bottle with the current date on it. Bury the bottle on your property with instructions to open the time capsule several years from now.
Advice
Life Lessons: Surviving Year One
By MELISSA BELLACH
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Advice For new parents, few things are as intimidating as the thought of taking your newborn home for the first time. There are so many questions and so many concerns. Will you know what to do when Baby cries? What if you forget how often Baby needs to eat? Will Baby sleep? No matter how many books you read or how many classes you take, you’ll discover your baby is one of a kind. Which means it will be hard to know the answers until you are actually home with your baby. “I read all the books, took all the classes, spent tons of time online. Once I got home with my daughter, I figured out what worked for us. But it was really scary feeling so unsure about everything in the beginning!” says Allison Sherwood, Overland Park mom. As you embark on the journey of the first year with a new baby, having the support of friends and family will be very important. Being equipped with tips and advice from parents who have been there and done that can’t hurt either! Here are some tips from metro area parents on how to survive the first year with your new bundle of joy: Trust your instincts. No one has ever raised your baby before—your baby is totally unique and original. If you feel like something is off, even if others don’t agree, feel free to seek out some support. Talk to your moms group, your pediatrician or call a nursing hotline. Trust your gut instincts and do what you need to do to feel confident and comfortable while caring for your baby. Babies are not one-size-fits-all. Whether you are bringing home baby number one or baby number five, you will encounter totally unique experiences. “I really thought bringing home baby number two would be just like baby number one—just more diapers. Wow, was I wrong! Hardly anything was the same. I think that was the biggest adjustment in having two little ones. Realizing that the whole saying about ‘every child is different’ really is true!” says Brandy Rollins, Shawnee mom. Don’t sweat the milestones. Your pediatrician will tell you that milestones are a general guide. Each baby hits milestones at different times. Just because your friend’s baby walked at 10 months doesn’t mean your child is behind if he or she doesn’t walk until 14 months. Communicate openly with your pediatrician about any concerns, but don’t stress out about your baby’s following his or her own timeline.
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Let go of guilt. As a parent, you’ll always find things to feel guilty about. The guilt can be hard to overcome and can steal the joy in your first year with Baby (and for years to come, if you let it). Try hard to let go of the guilt and focus on the positives that are right in front of you. “When I started staying home with my kids, I felt guilty all the time about how dirty the house was. I spent my time playing with them instead of cleaning. I finally had to let go of the guilt or I wouldn’t enjoy playtime! And I probably would have felt guilty for not playing if I spent that time cleaning. I swear, the guilt is always there,” says Kim Bradley, Olathe mom. Love grows. In those first few moments of holding your newborn, you will feel your heart can’t possibly love anyone more. But love grows and evolves, just like your baby. “I worried so much that I wouldn’t love my second like I loved my first. But of course I did. It doesn’t feel like taking any love from the first one—it is just like you grow in your ability to love and suddenly have more than enough love for them both,” says Cassie Sanders, Kansas City, KS, mom. Realizing that the days ahead will contain just as much love and laugher as the first few days can allow you to relax and enjoy the ride. Get the gear that makes life easier. So many cute gadgets are on the market to help parents. From baby carriers and bottle brushes to night-lights that monitor Baby’s breathing, there is a gadget to fit every need. If shopping is your thing, buy the gadgets that make sense for your family. If you are more of a pick-andchoose parent, identify the gadgets that actually take some work off your plate and make your life a bit easier. “I never thought about it before I had my son, but I discovered those bags to steam your pump parts after using them. It saved me so much time at work when I had to pump during the day,” says Stephanie Reynolds, Kansas City, MO, mom.
Advice
Tonsillitis
By JESSICA HEINE
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Advice Tonsils are located at the back of the throat, and their role is to act as a filter and trap germs that could enter the airway and cause infections. They also produce antibodies that fight infection. Ironically, sometimes the tonsils become infected by bacteria or viruses, then swell and become inflamed. This condition is known as tonsillitis (WebMD.com). In a child too young to effectively describe how he feels, signs of tonsillitis may include drooling because of painful or difficult swallowing, refusing to eat and being fussy. Tonsillitis is most common in children between preschool age and mid-teenage years. Common signs and symptoms include red, swollen tonsils, white patches on the tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen lymph nodes, bad breath, headache and a scratchy, muffled or throaty voice (MayoClinic.org). If a child is showing any of these signs, give the doctor a call. At the doctor appointment, the physician will determine the best course of treatment based on the cause of tonsillitis. One of the most common causes is strep throat, and the doctor often will order a rapid strep test or throat swab culture. A blood test also can be used to test for a bacterial infection; however, a viral infection will not show up on any test. If the test reveals bacteria, the physician may prescribe antibiotics. No matter the throat pain’s cause, parents can take some steps to help their child feel better. Make sure your youngster gets enough rest, drinks warm or very cold fluids to soothe the throat and eats smooth food. Gargling with warm salt water or taking over-the-counter pain relievers are other good options (WebMD.com). Tonsils play an important role in the immune system, and leaving them in place is best, if possible. Occasionally, tonsillitis becomes recurrent or persistent, or the tonsils cause airway obstruction or difficulty eating. If this is the case, removing them may be necessary. The procedure, called a tonsillectomy (WebMD.com), usually is done as on an outpatient basis, which means your child should be able to go home the day of the surgery. Complete recovery usually takes seven to 14 days.
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Organize Sea Views Peek inside a contemporary heritage home on Okanagan Lake
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Blending past with present, formal with informal and traditional with contemporary, a historic Kelowna home shows off a personality all its own. By EMMA REDDINGTON
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Add textured accessories to a neutral room A rough-hewn wooden stool, a knitted pouf and natural wood branches bring a rustic elegance and energy to the great room. If you prefer muted, monochromatic colour palettes, liven up your space with tactile materials like wicker, latticework, nailhead details or patterned fabrics. Get this look: Chair, Restoration Hardware.
Go for a traditional claw-foot tub in a modern bathroom A reproduction bathtub and painted wainscotting in the new lakeside addition recreate the historical tone of the original house. Choose a traditional-looking faucet and hand-held shower to complement the look. Get this look: Tub, Vintage Tub & Bath.
Story of a lake house Historic houses are not without their challenges. Period details, dark rooms and poky floor plans can all wreak havoc with our modern lifestyle. When that home is part of a local heritage-conservation area, the renovation restrictions can be even more daunting. Add an owner who happens to be a designer, and the stakes get interesting. How do you honour the past while modernizing for the present? That was the challenge for Terry and Hilde Schneider when they bought the home in 1991. The Adams house, as it’s known, sits in a prime location on Okanagan Lake in downtown Kelowna, B.C. Originally built in 1922 for William E. Adams, a prominent local businessman, it was styled in a Georgian-revival manner with classical proportions and formal details. The interior had become a mishmash of original features and dated renovations, including a 1950s wood-panelled kitchen with avocado-coloured appliances and an array of tired wallpapers. Hilde decided to keep the original floor plan but update everything else. With an eye for design, she stayed true to the spirit of the house while infusing it with a modern flair.
As the Schneider family grew, they added a great room and a guest bedroom followed by a full wing in 2006. Hilde kept the new architecture similar to that of the original house. Inside, she decorated with updated traditional pieces that reflect the heritage of the house yet work perfectly in a modern context. Her love of New England– style homes is evident throughout, but particularly in the stunning great room with a view to the lake. “For 23 years, we’ve enjoyed this commanding view of Okanagan Lake. It stops you in your tracks every time you see it.” In other words, it was well worth any challenges the couple faced while making the home their own. P.S. This home once belonged to the family of our home editor, Emma, who spent her summers here as a teenager!
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Max out kitchen storage with floor-toceiling cabinets Choose a counter-depth fridge and slide-in range over standard models to create a sleek, professional-looking kitchen without breaking the bank on high-end luxury appliances. Extend cabinets right to the ceiling and finish with crown moulding to make the most of your storage space. Get this look: Stools, Design Within Reach.
Pull furniture away from your walls A tufted loveseat and a wicker bench fill a light, airy corner in the new wing. Put a bit of distance between your furniture and the walls to create breathing space and make a room seem bigger. An area rug placed underneath the grouping anchors the vignette and makes it feel complete. Get this look: Loveseat, Chintz & Company. Rug, Hiprugs. Accessories, HomeSense.
Play up an intricate bed frame with a bold feature wall In the bedroom of the new wing, subtle floral wallpaper and a dramatic grey curtain serve as backdrop to an elaborately carved bed. Updated traditional pieces like the mirrored nightstand bridge the gap between the historical and the contemporary. Get this look: Bed frame, Sears. Nightstand, Pier1.
Set up your outdoor space with handy furniture An all-weather console table is a great spot to store items that are used on a daily basis. Keep towels, lanterns and mesh food covers close at hand, so you’re not always having to run inside. Get this look: Table, Pier1.
Create a breezy, shaded retreat The original deck of the house was topped with a sun-shading roof complete with fans to provide some much-needed relief from the hot Kelowna sun. Bright turquoise and mossy-green accessories energize neutral patio furniture. Get this look: Accessories, HomeSense.
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Tie rooms together with an accent colour Adjacent rooms in the new addition (pictured above and left) are unified by a warm grey. Even a small accent like a tray or the border on a mirror is enough to bring a sense of coherence to the whole space. Get this look: Mirror, Wayfair.
Things to do in Kelowna Terry and Hilde shared their top tips for visiting their home town. 1. Don't miss Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant, jogging along the lakeside boardwalk or taking in a free summer concert through Parks Alive. 2. Get outside and explore the long sunny days with very little rain (Kelowna has a desert-like climate) make this a golfer’s paradise, with more than 20 courses. There are also wine trails and of course stunning Okanagan Lake with its beaches, sailing and swimming. 3. Shop till you drop! Hilde’s top picks for interior design heaven: Olive & Elle, La Bonne Vie, Cranberry Junction, Baths by Design, A Touch of Class Upholstery, and Beachcomber Home & Leisure, to name a few. For more information check out Tourism Kelowna.
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The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. -Abraham Lincoln
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London travel: An insider’s guide to the best of all things British
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Checking in You can’t go wrong with any of the small boutique hotels in the Firmdale group. All are charming, colourful and chic — pick according to which location you prefer. Rooms from $240. What a clever idea: the Grazing Goat is a gourmet pub with eight quietly stylish bedrooms, close to Marble Arch. The look is English country house with open fires, bleached wooden tables, sage-green walls dotted with vintage prints and polished antlers. The bedrooms are lovely — fresh and comfortable, with iPod docking stations and thoughtful touches such as organic Earl Grey tea and soft throws — and you are perfectly situated to pop into the new shoe hall at Selfridges. 6 New Quebec St., W1. Doubles from $314.
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Alternatively, of all the old-school, big-player hotels in London, pick the Connaught. It’s unfaultable, especially after a huge renovation: sublime rooms, impeccable service (a silver flask of hot chocolate is left by your bed at night) and a brilliant location — central, but hear-a-pin-drop quiet. Carlos Place, W1. Rooms from $949. And for an absurdly good, cheaper option, Dean Street Townhouse bills itself as a 39-room “bed and brasserie.” It is utterly stylish and well executed, with superb food to boot. 69-71 Dean St., W1. Rooms from $225.
Best brunch For something low-key and local, Chelsea Bun has been going strong for years, and many an aching head has been nursed to recovery with one of its fluffy omelettes. Rock chicks like Sienna Miller come here to sip coffee and read the papers. Limerston Street, SW10. The Notting Hill equivalent is Tom’s Deli, owned by designer Sir Terence Conran’s son and bursting with gourmet treats, tea in a mug and proper English fry-ups. 226 Westbourne Grove, W11. For a rather grander, smarter affair, hotfoot it to the Wolseley, a beautiful, stately café-restaurant where you’ll find everything from eggs Benedict and steak tartare to hearty bowls of porridge. Think power breakfast, utterly glamorous and gorgeous. 160 Piccadilly, W1, +44 207-499-6996.
Dining out On cool, damp nights (English summers are wildly unpredictable) head to one of a new wave of superb British gastropubs. The Pig’s Ear is atmospheric with a wood-panelled dining room and open fire. Try a very English deep-fried hot Scotch egg with mustard as a starter. 35 Old Church St., Chelsea, SW3, +44 207-352-2908.
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Only Londoners know about Andrew Edmunds, an eccentric Soho nook with wooden tables, candles and spot-on bistro-style cooking. Relaxed and romantic. 46 Lexington St., W1, +44 207-437-5708. Or pump up the glamour and head to Scott’s, where contemporary chandeliers glisten, for the best fish in town. 20 Mount St., W1, +44 207-495-7309. Serious foodies shouldn’t miss iconic Italian at the RiverCafé —it’s a bit of a sidestep, but you’ll soon see why this restaurant is a destination in its own right. Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6, +44 207-386-4200. If you are eating pre- or post-theatre, Bocca di Lupo is where it’s at: delectable Italian tapas in the heart of Soho. 12 Archer St., W1, +44 207-734-2223. For a hipster scene, check out La Bodega Negra, the latest trendy Mexican to hit the capital — it stays open until 1 a.m. 9 Old Compton St., W1.
Fun lunch You can’t really beat lunch at the bar at Le Caprice, one of London’s iconic restaurants. The whole place is buzzing, and legendary dishes include the duck salad and epic fish cakes. Come for a serious treat that’s nowhere near as expensive as you think (sitting at the bar makes for a more informal affair). Arlington Street, SW1. Equally fun is La Petite Maison, where divine little dishes turn up as soon as they are ready and form a long parade of French-Mediterranean treats: onion tart with anchovies or French beans with foie gras, for example. 54 Brook’s Mews, W1. For a hip Notting Hill experience, the Electric Brasserie is always a hit, and if it looks like a rainy afternoon you can head straight to the flicks (the Electric Cinema) and carry on munching — the cinema has double leather seats, and you can order alcoholic drinks and hot nibbles. 191 Portobello Rd., W11, +44 207-908-9696. And if the sun appears and you want to eat outside, E & O has sidewalk tables and some of the best Asian fusion food and people spotting in town. Order chili-salt squid and look out for regulars like Jade Jagger and Stella McCartney. 14 Blenheim Cres., W11, + 44 207-2295454. 5 O'clocktails Londoners are more likely to be drinking tea at five o’clock than cocktails. Afternoon tea is, of course, a very British ritual. Book months ahead if you want to enjoy it at the Ritz, with a harp or piano playing and all the ceremony of a bygone era — it’s a great present for someone. 150 Piccadilly, W1, +44 207-493-8181.
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For a younger, less formal affair, the Berkeley does a fashionista’s version with mini cakes and fancies styled after designers. Wilton Place, +44 207-2356000. About an hour later, most Brits will have swapped their brew for ‘bevvies’ at the pub, almost as traditional. For a quintessential English pub, head to The Cow. It does the best Guinness in London (along with a peerless pint of prawns). 89 Westbourne Park Rd., W2. Or start your evening somewhere a bit more chi-chi: Mark’s Bar at Hix is a serious scene. Think supermodel Natalia Vodianova and cool aristocrats like Kate Moss’ ex, Viscount Daniel Macmillan. 66-70 Brewer St., W1.
Exploring History buffs, get your socks knocked off by the British Museum — from the Egyptianmummy room to the Rosetta Stone, it’s all here. Great Russell Street, WC1. Although it is much less well known, don’t miss the remarkable Sir John Soane’s Museum — the home of an 18th-century collector par excellence. 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2. Or visit Leighton House Museum, the magnificent home of the Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton. 12 Holland Park Rd., W14. Equally riveting is exploring the various neighbourhoods of London, with their own distinct atmospheres. From Chelsea to Notting Hill, Hoxton to Brixton, each area reveals its own charms.
Just for kids The Natural History Museum is utterly magical — full of deadly dinosaurs and incredible displays, which include stuffed dodos and a gigantic blue whale. Cromwell Road, SW7. Just next door, the Science Museum is equally gripping and educational. It offers an IMAX cinema with 3-D movies about the natural world and journeys into space. Exhibition Road, SW7.
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If you’re at the museums in the South Kensington area, Carluccio’s is great for a kids’ lunch, and the Hummingbird Bakery has gorgeous cupcakes.) Of course, the London Zoo in Regent’s Park is as much fun for adults as it is for little ones.
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If you want to enjoy the sun, London’s numerous parks all offer green spaces for picnics and games — hire a pedal boat and cruise around the Serpentine in Hyde Park. And children of all ages will enjoy the open-top bus tours, which give an overview of the city’s landmarks, as well as the London Eye, with its glass pods and spectacular views.
Hit the shops Beyond ultra-smart Bond Street and Savile Row (the epicentre for gentlemen’s outfitters), London’s department stores are hard to beat and each has its own unique character. Head to Liberty for eccentric English fashion, Regent Street, W1; Fortnum & Mason for its famous food hampers, 181 Piccadilly, W1; Selfridges on Oxford Street for everything hip and cool along with an amazing food hall (far more fun than Harrods’), 400 Oxford St., W1; and Harvey Nichols for all the latest fashion labels, 109-125 Knightsbridge. Great British designers, all with their own flagships, include Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Alice Temperley and Anya Hindmarch. Or opt for well-edited chic boutiques such as Matches or Browns (who discovered Galliano ). If all this sounds a little too serious, the British ‘high street,’ full of popular chain stores, is rocking. Even Vogue fashion editors shop at Topshop and Cos, a Marni-esque brand at affordable prices. Other stalwarts, perfect for mother-daughter shopping days, include Kate Middleton’s favourites, Reiss, Whistles and Brora. For gifts, Cath Kidston remains the reigning queen of vintage kitchenwares and sweet floral prints and Miller Harris’ bijou shops pack a scented punch with gorgeous fragrances and lotions crafted by perfumer Lyn Harris. Anyone with children should factor the famous multistorey toy store Hamleys into their stay. 188-196 Regent Street, W1. If you want to experience a true London market, Portobello Road is famous for its Saturday antiques and Borough Market is every foodie’s dream.
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Olympic info If you’re travelling to London this summer, the Olympics will have an impact. Here’s all you need to know: The Games (July 27–Aug. 12) will be held in a variety of different venues, most of which have been divided into three zones — The Olympic Zone, The River Zone and The Central Zone — with events such as the sailing and equestrian taking place outside of London. However, the new 500-acre Olympic Park is where the majority of athletic events will take place and this is based in Stratford, East London.
Getting there It will undoubtedly be a bit of a mission, but to make life easier the main mode of transport available is the overground railway. The trains run to three stations outside of the Olympic Park: Stratford and Stratford International stations on the east side and West Ham station to the south. If the underground is more your style, then take the Jubilee or Central Line to Stratford, or the District and Hammersmith & City lines to West Ham. There will be London bus services running to various locations surrounding the Park and a coach service has also been set up. For those arriving by car, there will be park-and-ride sites available near a number of venues. Spaces are limited so book early.
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Ham-and-Cheese Cinnamon Toast Pinwheels Kettle Corn
High-Protein Smoothie
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1 450-g pkg puff pastry sheets , thawed in refrigerator 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 200 g deli-sliced Black Forest ham 2 cups baby spinach , optional 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup corn kernel 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt
3 cups apple juice 2 gala apples , finely chopped 2 frozen bananas , broken in half 2 cups frozen blueberries 2 cups frozen strawberries 2 cups finely chopped romaine stems 1 1/3 cups 2% fat Greek yogurt
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. 2. Unroll puff pastry sheets on the counter. Brush mustard on both sheets. Lay ham, then spinach in an even layer over mustard. Tightly roll up 1 sheet in jelly-roll fashion. Line up roll at the edge of second puff pastry sheet, then roll all the way up to make 1 giant roll. Slice into 8 rounds, about 1½ in. thick. Lay rounds, cut-side down, 2 in. apart on prepared sheet. 3. Bake in centre of oven until buns are deep golden, about 30 min. Sprinkle tops with cheese and bake until melted, about 5 more min. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 5 min.
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1. Place oil and 3 corn kernels in a large wide pot over medium heat. When the kernels pop, add remaining kernels and carefully sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook, picking up pot to shake every few seconds, until popping slows, 2 to 3 min. Immediately transfer popcorn to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt while stirring. Let cool 3 min. before serving.
1. Whirl all ingredients in a blender. 2. Pour into 4 freezer-safe bottles. Freeze until solid, preferably overnight. 3. Pack frozen in lunch box. Shake before drinking.
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Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs on Rice
Cheesy Gold Star Crackers
PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:40 MINS
PREP TIME:20 MINS TOTAL TIME:45 MINS
1 cup long-grain rice , or jasmine rice 2 tsp canola oil 3 cups finely chopped pineapple , divided 1 600-mL bottle passata , (tomato purée) 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt , divided 1 500-g pkg ground turkey 1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 1 green onion , finely chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup cold butter , cubed 1 cup grated orange cheddar 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2 tbsp water
1. Cook rice according to package directions, but omitting salt, 15 to 20 min. 2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 2 cups pineapple and cook until browned, about 10 min. Transfer to a food processor and whirl with passata, tomato paste, onion and garlic powders, Worcestershire and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Return sauce to pot. Season with fresh pepper. Set over medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 min. 3. Combine turkey with bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Season with fresh pepper. Mix by hand until combined. Roll into 1-in. balls, and then gently drop into sauce. Stir in remaining 1 cup pineapple. Simmer, partially covered, stirring often, until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 more min. 4. Serve meatballs warm over rice. Sprinkle with green onion.
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1. Position racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Whirl flour with baking powder, turmeric and salt in a food processor until combined. Gradually add butter through feed tube. Add cheddar and Parmesan just until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With motor running, add water. Pulse just until mixture comes together. 3. Form dough into 2 balls, and then flatten into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 min. 4. Roll out 1 disc on a floured surface to 1/8 in. thick. (Rotate dough every few rolls to keep it from sticking to the counter.) 5. Using 1- to 11/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes from dough. Transfer stars to 1 prepared baking sheet. 6. Repeat with remaining dough. Transfer stars to other baking sheet. Re-roll and flatten excess dough into a disc, wrap in plastic and refrigerate. 7. Bake in top and bottom thirds of preheated oven until puffy and golden, switching and rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 13 min. Let cool on rack. Repeat with remaining dough.
Fruit and Sunflower Seed Bars PREP TIME:10 MINS TOTAL TIME:2 HOURS 10 MINS 1 cup chopped pitted dates 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup toasted sunflower seeds 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 1/2 tsp vanilla 1. Line a 9 x 5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving 3-in. overhang on two sides. 2. Whirl all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Scrape into loaf pan and push down with a spatula until surface is flat and even. Wrap with overhanging plastic. 3. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hr. Cut into 8 bars.
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Homemade Alphabet Pasta PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:35 MINS 3 garlic cloves , sliced 1 onion , coarsely chopped 1 carrot , coarsely chopped 3 red sweet peppers , coarsely chopped 1 yellow zucchini , cut into 1/4-in. coins (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 600-mL jar passata 1 tsp granulated sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups alphabet pasta 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1. Pulse garlic, onion and carrot in a food processor until chopped. Add peppers and zucchini, and pulse until very finely chopped. 2. Heat a pot over medium. Add oil and then vegetable mixture. Cook, covered, stirring often, until vegetables are very tender, about 20 min. 3. Add passata, sugar and salt during the last 2 min. of cooking. 4. Meanwhile, cook alphabet pasta in a pot of boiling water following package directions, but omitting salt, until tender, 7 to 8 min. Drain and return to pot. Stir in sauce and Parmesan until combined.
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BLT Waffle-Wich PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:35 MINS 3/4 all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup butter , melted 8 slices bacon , cut in half crosswise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 romaine lettuce leaf 2 plum tomatoes , thinly sliced 1. Preheat a square waffle iron. 2. Whisk flours with baking powder, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. 3. Whisk egg and yolk with milk in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to egg mixture while stirring, until almost combined. 4. Stir in butter until smooth. Be careful not to overmix. Ladle mixture into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s directions. You should have 8 waffles. 5. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. Arrange bacon slices in pan. Cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp, 8 to 10 min. Transfer bacon to a paper towellined plate. 6. Assemble waffle-wich by brushing mayo on 4 waffles, then layering with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Sandwich with remaining waffles.
Blueberry-Apple Fruit Leather PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:5 HOURS 15 MINS 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 170F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Whirl all ingredients in a blender until smooth. 3. Pour mixture over prepared sheet. Tap gently on the counter or use a spatula to spread mixture into a thin rectangle, about 9 x 13 in. 4. Bake in centre of oven until leathery and tacky to the touch but not sticky, about 5 hours. Turn off oven and let stand in oven until cooled completely, 8 hr. or preferably overnight. Cut fruit right through to parchment to make 4 equal rectangles. Peel each rectangle off parchment, place on wax paper and roll up.
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Salad Kebabs Kids won't eat traditional salad? Try skewering thinly sliced cucumbers, shreds of lettuce and juicy cherry tomatoes for a fun kebab that your little one will love dunking in their favourite dressing.
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Storks September 23 For generations, the storks of Stork Mountain delivered babies to families around the world, until one stork named Jasper attempted to keep an infant girl for himself. Jasper accidentally destroyed the infant's address beacon and went into exile. Unable to deliver the orphaned girl, the storks adopted her under the name Tulip. CEO stork Hunter discontinued baby delivery in favor of package delivery with Cornerstore.com.
Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures
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