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  This chilli jam is a must-have for all who love combination between sweet and spicy. It’s a perfect addition to complete a meat table or just a simple sandwich. I discovered it only recently, bought a small jar from a store and fell in love with it. I’ve been searching for a recipe that … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chilli Jam - abestfamily.com

It has long been an essential part of Italian culture, and now Unesco has awarded world heritage status to the Naples art of pizza-making. At a meeting on South Korea’s Jeju island, the UN’s cultural body has unanimously declared the job of pizzaiuolo, or pizza-maker, “intangible cultural heritage”. Italy is, of course, the country of … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Naples pizza-making awarded Unesco status - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Ingredients Makes about 40 cookies 150 g butter 11 tbsp sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 6 tbsp wheat bran 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 cups dried coconut flakes 10 tbsp flour Directions Preheat oven to … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Crispy Coconut Cookies - abestfamily.com

Turning off the A40 onto the single-track road leading to the sleepy village of South Leigh, deep in the Oxfordshire countryside, there’s an immediate sense of getting away from it all. And that’s what many Londoners and locals looking for a grown-up night away from the kids have been doing since the Artist Residence group … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Artist Residence Oxfordshire review: The hotel making the countryside a little more louche - abestfamily.com

One week ago each Bitcoin value passed £7,400 for the first time ($10,000), a couple of hours ago it reached £10,500 ($14,000) – and it’s still rising. Reuters South Korea appeared to soften its stance on cryptocurrencies on Friday, rowing back on justice minister Park Sang-ki’s comments indicating that the government planned to ban trading … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Bitcoin price latest: South Korea softens stance on cryptocurrencies, saying ban is 'just one option' - abestfamily.com

On average, children in the UK own a smartphone at the age of 10 Getty Images A secondary school in London has given its pupils free alarm clocks in an effort to stop their mobile phones disrupting their sleep. All 700 students at the Lady Eleanor Holles school in Hampton were handed an alarm clock … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : School gives pupils alarm clocks over fears their phones are disrupting sleep - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 50 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hr 20 mins Ingredients Makes about 65-70 dumplings 2 pounds yellow potatoes 1 egg 2 tbsp butter pinch of salt 2 cups flour Filling dry plums Garnish 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2 tbsp oil 1 1/2 cup sugar Directions Boil the potatoes … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Potato Plum Dumplings - abestfamily.com

I’ve always loved skiing; the sparkling mountain views; the fresh, clean air; the thigh burn you just don’t get from a gym session. In recent years, I’ve been with friends to the Alps and the Austrian Tyrol, but it’s become more about the après and the deckchair sunbathing than the white stuff. These are big, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Hit the slopes on a women-only ski break in Chamonix - abestfamily.com

Over the last six years, the technology, media and the telecoms sector – in which many startups operate – has actually overtaken banking and finance as the largest source of office demand in London Daniel Lynch London’s booming startup scene and an abundance of venture capital has helped Shoreditch to become the most expensive tech … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Shoreditch has been named as the world’s most expensive technology district - abestfamily.com

A Carillion crane: construction is just one of the bewildering array of businesses the collapsed contractor is in Getty “Ministers should be hanging their heads in shame today – it’s a complete shambles,” said Tim Roache, general secretary of the GMB union, in the wake of the crisis sparked by the collapse of contractor Carillion. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Carillion collapse: Role of these companies in providing vital services must now be reviewed - abestfamily.com

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients Makes 8-10 servings Crust 180 g digestive biscuits 4 tbsp breadcrumbs 80 g unsalted butter, melted freshly grated zest of 2 lemon Filling 500 g cream cheese or fresh ricotta cheese 200 g sour cream freshly grated zest of 2 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Lemon Cheesecake - abestfamily.com

A third of children want social media to provide them with more opportunities to make money, the survey revealed AFP/Getty / Thomas Coex Almost two thirds of schoolchildren would not mind if social media had never been invented, a survey has indicated. The study provides evidence of a growing backlash among young people disillusioned with … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Children increasingly disillusioned with social media, survey shows - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 15 mins + 1hr resting + 30 mins shaping Cook time 20 mins Total time 2 hr 5 mins Ingredients Makes about 30-35 rolls 3 cups flour 7 oz (200 g) butter, cut in small cubes 3 egg yolks 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (100 ml ) milk 10 g fresh … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Cinnamon Rolls - abestfamily.com

It’s lunchtime in Huancarani, an altitudinous village near the city of Cusco, and I’m peeling the scorched skin off a baked potato, then slathering it with freshly made spicy salsa, uchucuta. The refuelling is welcome – we’re 3,850m above sea level, here at farmer María Pinchi’s homestead, and as well as the lack of oxygen … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Inside the Peruvian cooking class that masters Inca potato baking - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 20 mins Cook time 0 mins Total time 20 mins Ingredients Makes about 6 servings Mascarpone Mixture 3 eggs 3+2 tbsp (45g+30g) sugar 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract 9 oz (250g) mascarpone cheese pinch of salt For Dipping 1 cup (240 ml) espresso coffee, at room temperature … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Tiramisu - abestfamily.com

Narcos fans can now stay at one of Pablo Escobar’s houses, which has been turned into a 35-room luxury hotel. The mansion in the Mexican beach resort of Tulum sat empty for 14 years before being renovated by Lio Lamca, an art dealer based in New York who has transformed it into Casa Malca (casamalca.com). … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Narcos fans can now stay in one of Pablo Escobar’s mansions - abestfamily.com

The sculptor Beniamino Bufano designed the obelisk that stands between Timber Cove and the Pacific Ocean the summer after the Cuban Missile Crisis as a symbol of peace. Peacefulness still runs through the exquisite resort, designed by the celebrated architect Richard Clements in the early Sixties. It started as an artists’ colony, running from the … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Timber Cove hotel review: The ultimate log cabin in the middle of the woods - abestfamily.com

In Austria, the Arlberg region was the place to be with sunshine on Thursday and fresh snow at Lech (150/205cm) and St Anton (95/220cm) where base depths are very impressive. Significant improvement in piste conditions in the eastern Tyrol and the Salzburg region were reported. In France, all regions have had fresh snow with the … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Half-term skiing: Conditions look good, with plenty of fresh snow reported across the Alps. - abestfamily.com

People living in social housing like this often have their homes heated via heating networks Getty You could be forgiven for responding to the news that watchdogs are set to investigate the possibility that poor people are (once again) getting ripped off through heat networks by first asking what on earth a heat network is. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : CMA talks tough on heating networks but it's an easy win for the competition watchdog - abestfamily.com

Terminal Neige Totemis not just another new hotel in the Alps. In the 1960s, Flaine started out as a family resort with half a dozen modest hotels, but one by one they failed, leaving visitors to pick from an expanding range of apartments and chalets. The Totem was the last to go, standing empty for … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Terminal Neige Totem, Flaine, France – hotel review: A totem of a ski resort's return to form - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 1 hr Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hr 30 mins Ingredients Makes 12 cupcakes Lemon Cupcakes 1 stick (113g) butter 3/4 cup (150g) sugar 3 eggs zest from 3 lemons 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice – from 1 or 2 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes - abestfamily.com

I have been a tourist in Coventry, yesterday named the UK City of Culture 2021. Maybe you’re laughing; maybe you’re wondering why. I’m on a mission to see all of Britain’s cities, and have clocked off almost 40 now – and I started with the ones I’ve never been to before. I’d never been to … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : UK City of Culture 2021: Why Coventry took the title - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 1 hr Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hr 25 mins Ingredients Makes about 40 macarons Macaron Shells 1 1/2 cup (150g) ground almonds 1 1/4 cup (150g) powdered sugar 4-5 tsp (4g) freeze-dried raspberries, finely ground, seeds removed 55g egg whites (from about about 2 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Raspberry Macarons – Italian Meringue - abestfamily.com

When Alissa Ruxin moved to Rwanda in 2005 with her new husband Josh, the nation’s wounds from its horrific 1994 genocide were still palpable. The couple, both public health professionals, settled in Kigali, where roads were unpaved, electricity was sporadic and everyone they encountered, it seemed, was battling unspeakable grief. Ruxin, a San Francisco native, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Why Rwanda is the next luxury travel hotspot - abestfamily.com

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins Ingredients Makes 1-2 servings 5 lettuce leaves 1 tomato, sliced 1 carrot 1/2 green apple, sliced 1 big champignon mushroom, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds 1 tbsp hazelnuts 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp shelled hemp seeds 1 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Mushroom Salad - abestfamily.com

Bitcoin mining computers are pictured in Bitmain's mining farm near Keflavik, Iceland REUTERS China’s Bitmain is eyeing bitcoin mining sites in Quebec, a company spokesman told Reuters, as expectations of a potential Chinese crackdown on cryptocurrency mining make the energy-rich Canadian province an attractive alternative China has grown into one of the world’s biggest sources … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chinese bitcoin miners eye sites in energy-rich Canada - abestfamily.com

Prep time 15 mins dough +1 hr resting+ 30 mins shaping Cook time 25 mins Total time 2 hr 10 mins Ingredients Makes about 40-50 mini pretzels 100 g butter 1 tbsp lard, optional 1 egg 50 ml oil 50 ml milk 25 g fresh yeast 50 g cheese, grated 3 cups flour salt Topping … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Sesame and Cheese Pretzels - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Ingredients Makes about 32 cookies 2 1/2 cups (300g) rolled oats 1 cup (100g) nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds or hazelnuts), chopped 1/4 cup (20g) shredded coconut 2 tbsp (20g) sunflower seeds 2 tbsp (20g) flax seeds 1/4 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Breakfast Cookies - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 1 hr Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hr 20 mins+chilling time Ingredients Makes about 6-8 domes Orange Cremeux 1/3 cup (80ml) orange juice (from about 1 orange) 1 tsp (5g) orange zest (from one orange) 1 tbsp (15g) sugar 2 tbsp (30g) cream 1 egg … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Orange Chocolate Mousse Domes - abestfamily.com

It was 5.30am when my alarm woke me. Outside, the temperature was hovering just above -5°C. I poked my head out of the sleeping bag. “Guys, you’ve got to get out here and see this,” said my partner, Ed, from outside the tent. I crawled out in my thermals, pulled on my winter boots and … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Splitboarding in Australia's little known Snowy Mountains - abestfamily.com

Whether you’re enjoying tapas-style king prawns and cured meats at the bustling Mercado de San Miguel or soaking up the art on display at the Prado, Madrid makes for the ideal city break if you’re looking for a culture-rich weekend away. After spending your days exploring, you’ll want somewhere conveniently located and comfortable (as well … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Only You Atocha: The Madrid hotel that's trying hard to stand out from the crowd - abestfamily.com

There aren’t many countries where an 80m ridge merits a stop on the tourist trail. But this is Finland, a country so devoid of high peaks that Norway considered bequeathing its flatter neighbour an entire mountain to mark a centenary of Finnish independence in December. And the modest height does yield a worthy view. Pyha … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Tampere: Finland's less obvious city break - abestfamily.com

A customer rolls a joint at a coffeeshop in Rosendaal, a Dutch town where the mayor has taken the controversial decision to shut down four such cannabis cafés Getty You buzz the doorbell upon arrival, wait for the door to open then climb a narrow set of stairs before reaching a formidable security door. A … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Britain is developing a weed café culture under the radar - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 20 mins+rising time Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins +rising time Ingredients Makes 8 croissants 2 cups (250g) strong bread flour 1 1/4 sticks sticks (150g) cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup (120 ml) lukewarm milk 3 tbsp (45 g) sugar 25 g … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Quick Croissants - abestfamily.com

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Ingredients Makes about 3-4 servings 1 eggplant, cut in small cubes 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, sliced 1 red chili pepper 1/3 cup celery root, cut in thin strips 1/2 cup vegetable stock 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 tsp … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Eggplant Stew - abestfamily.com

Get a second dose of New Year’s Eve in Belgrade, where the old Julian calendar in use by the Serbian Orthodox Church means that everything is 13 days later. Christmas Eve was on 6 January, bringing people out to the sprawling Sveti Sava temple to watch the ritual burning of the Serbian oak version of … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Belgrade: Where to eat, drink and stay in Serbia’s capital - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 10 min Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins Ingredients Makes about 3-4 servings 4 boneless, chicken breast halves (about 500g) 2/3 cup breadcrumbs salt and freshly ground black pepper canola oil for drizzling Sesame Sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Baked Honey Sesame Chicken - abestfamily.com

Dr Natalie Shenker founded the Hearts Milk Bank in 2016. One of Dr Natalie Shenker’s proudest moments at the Hearts Milk Bank was helping a woman who was almost housebound because she was expressing up to four litres of milk a day. The Hearts Milk Bank screened the woman for infections and then started collecting … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : The Hearts Milk Bank: How research and technology is changing the debate around breastfeeding - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins Ingredients Slightly adapted after Seasonal and Savory Makes about 5-6 servings 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed 3 cups water 1/3 cup walnut halves 1/2 tsp paprika 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp dry basil 1 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Red Lentil and Toasted Walnut Dip - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 10 mins + setting time Cook time 2 mins Total time 12 mins + setting time Ingredients Makes about 16-20 bars 1 1/2 cups (180g) rolled oats 1/3 cup (60g) raisins 3/4 cup (75g) unsalted almonds 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 tsp (2g) salt 1/2 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 40 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients Makes about 25 cream puffs Choux Pastry 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 3.5 oz (100ml) milk 3.5 0z (100ml) water 2 tsp (10g) sugar 1/2 tsp (2g) salt 5 1/2 tbsp (80g) unsalted butter … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chocolate Cream Puffs - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 1 hr Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hr 45 mins Ingredients Makes about 10-12 servings Chocolate Sponge Cake 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup (200g) sugar 4 oz (120g) semisweet chocolate, melted 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Black Forest Cake - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 20 mins Cook time 5 mins + 4 hrs chilling Total time 4 hrs 25 mins Ingredients Makes 16-17 truffles 5 ounces (150 g) dark chocolate 70% 1/2 cup (100 ml) heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup (50 g) butter 3 tbsp ground walnuts optional flavorings (coffee or orange zest, rum, lemon, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chocolate Truffles - abestfamily.com

Owner Mr Ashley is looking to finally cut ties with the team, and is said to be negotiating with a potential buyer Getty In the glamorous world of football, Newcastle United’s game on Saturday against fellow Premier League laggard Swansea City is hardly a clash of titans. But in the winter chill of industrial northeast … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Why Newcastle United's losing streak threatens Mike Ashley’s bid to sell Premiership club - abestfamily.com

Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Ingredients Makes about 3 servings 250 g snow peas 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 medium mushrooms, sliced 5 or 6 baby corn, cut soy sauce garlic and freshly ground black pepper 100 ml water Directions Cut … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Snow Peas with Mushroom - abestfamily.com

Despite the increasing international availability of Korean food and drink, there is one traditional product best sampled when visiting South Korea – makgeolli. With significant amounts of lactobacilli, or lactic acid bacteria, the milky opaque liquor is probiotic, which means it’s good for digestion and bolstering the immune system. But the same fermentation process that … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Makgeolli in Seoul: Why this speciality liquor is only at its best in the South Korean capital - abestfamily.com

Vauxhall is owned by Peugeot-owner PSA Group REUTERS Vauxhall plans to cut a further 250 jobs at its Ellesmere Port factory, just months after saying it would slash 400 staff at the site. The car manufacturer, which was bought by Peugeot-owner PSA Group in a £1.9bn deal last year, said the move was designed to … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Vauxhall to cut 250 more jobs at Ellesmere Port factory - abestfamily.com

On Tuesday, Venice hit the headlines when a British family was charged €526 for lunch. Luke Tang, a 40-year-old university lecturer from Birmingham, was eating at Trattoria Casanova in the central San Marco district with his parents. They say they ordered one pasta dish and two sides. They were duly brought that – along with … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : How not to get ripped off in Italy - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:   When I received some baby potatoes from my parent’s garden I thought that this is the perfect recipe for them and indeed they are AMAZING. Parmesan tastes sooo good in this combination. We served them with freshly picked tomatoes but can be also served with sour cream, ketchup … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Parmesan Roasted Baby Potatoes - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins Ingredients Makes about 10-12 biscuits 2 cups (250g) flour 2 1/2 tsp (10g) baking powder 1 tbsp (15g) sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 5 tbsp (70 g) cold unsalted butter, cut … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Cheddar Biscuits - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:   This is a great and easy vegetarian salad recipe that I discovered recently and since then I keep doing it. It is delicious, somehow similar to the tuna salad but a healthier version. You can definitely make variations to this chickpea salad recipe, adjust it according to your … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chickpea Salad - abestfamily.com

Johhe rules the dancefloor at the Jam Jam club in Kobe. He spins, shuffles and launches a series of high kicks: His baggy trousers billowing as he syncs his moves to the steady tempo of singer Luther Ingram’s 1967 non-hit If It’s All the Same to You Babe. “I used YouTube videos of dancers at … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Inside Japan's northern soul movement: Where UK's retro music rules below the streets of Kobe - abestfamily.com

At 270 miles, the Vltava is the Czech Republic’s longest river, rising in the Bohemian Forest, bisecting Prague, and joining the Elbe at Melnik in Central Bohemia. Each year, some 250,000 Czechs, young and old, take to the river in canoes or aboard rafts, paddling varying stretches, as it passes through the Czech Republic’s countryside … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : How to get a real Czech experience rafting down the Vltava River - abestfamily.com

“Men here are often born already in debt,” says Ansel Mus Rangga as we stand next to a monolithic tomb that makes Stonehenge look like a row of dominoes. “If their fathers or grandfathers couldn’t afford to build tombs for deceased family members, then the debt is passed on to the next in line.” Sumba, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Sumba: Inside Indonesia's secretive Marapu religion - abestfamily.com

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Ingredients Makes 2 servings 2 green onions, diced 1 small red onion, diced 1/2 tsp hungarian paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup red beans, boiled before and frozen 2-3 medium carrots, boiled and cut in small pieces 2/3 cup celery root, boiled … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Red Beans Salad - abestfamily.com

Why go now? This summer brings the introduction of several regional departures from Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh and East Midlands, in addition to Ryanair’s seasonal schedule of direct flights to Girona airport from a number of London airports. Seeing this Catalonian jewel has never been easier. Get your bearings Although this … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Girona city guide: How to spend a weekend in Catalonia's most charming city - abestfamily.com

I love homemade bread of any kind. Every time I see a new recipe I bookmark it and definitely try it as soon as I have the chance. Making my own pita bread was of course inevitable. I love the pockets that form and the various way you can fill them. Don't stick to only … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Pita Bread - abestfamily.com

This summer was the summer of love (island) – and the summer of lido. Everyone’s diving in, with many lidos having to resort to crowd control barriers outside, such is their popularity. If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em – at the merest flicker of sun, strip off, jump in, and enjoy an al fresco … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : 10 of the best lidos in the UK from Saltdean to Stonehaven - abestfamily.com

The drug is targeted at the estimated 1,000 to 2,000 patients in the US with a type of inherited retinal disease caused by a mutant gene Getty   A transformative genetic treatment for a rare, inherited form of blindness will come with a price tag of $425,000 (£314,508) per eye, or $850,000 for both, said … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : The company offering a breakthrough blindness treatment… or your money back - abestfamily.com

The drug is targeted at the estimated 1,000 to 2,000 patients in the US with a type of inherited retinal disease caused by a mutant gene Getty   A transformative genetic treatment for a rare, inherited form of blindness will come with a price tag of $425,000 (£314,508) per eye, or $850,000 for both, said … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : The company offering a breakthrough blindness treatment… or your money back - abestfamily.com

Conditions across the Alps continue to improve. Snow depths have seen an almost daily increase and good lift operations are currently on offer in most resorts. The freezing level has fallen considerably, with snow down at village level in many resorts. The avalanche danger remains high (4/5 across much of Europe) so be cautious. Conditions … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Alpine resort coverage is getting better every day - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 20 mins Cook time 0 mins Total time 20 mins Ingredients Makes about 9-12 servings Base 7 oz (200g) digestive biscuits (graham crackers) 1/3 cup (70g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (120 g) crunchy or creamy peanut butter Chocolate Layer 7 oz (200 g) bittersweet chocolate (55%-70% … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - abestfamily.com

The guru tells us to strike the meditative posture, palms facing upwards, and close our eyes. “Be comfortable, relax your body,” he says. Easier said than done, I think – it’s taking much of my concentration just to keep my legs crossed. We begin our breathing exercises: the guru, called Mantra, starts to chant “om” … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Nepal yoga retreats: Are spiritual holidays a load of nonsense? - abestfamily.com

Being chauffer-driven down to the “Lake House” of the Gilpin Hotel in a royal family-esque Land Rover is as clear message as any that this is not your average Lake District hotel. The family-run Gilpin is totally secluded, up in the hills of Cumbria, yet is actually only a five-minute drive away from the most … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : The Gilpin Lake District hotel review - abestfamily.com

​Climbing temples in the ancient Burmese city of Bagan will soon be phased out according to the country’s Ministry of Culture. Tourists often head to the top of the famed pagodas at sunrise and sunset in order to snap the coveted shot of countless hot air balloons rising above the city. But with Bagan lobbying … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Bagan temples: Tourists to be banned from climbing pagodas in Burma - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Ingredients Makes about 8 servings 1/2 cup (113g) butter 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour 3/4 tsp (4.5g) baking soda 1/2 tsp (3g) salt 1 cup (160g) chocolate chips or chocolate chunks Directions … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie - abestfamily.com

Prep time 10 mins Cook time 0 mins Total time 10 mins Ingredients Makes about 1 larger or 2 smaller servings 1 nectarine 1 apricot 1 banana 3 fresh basil leaves, sliced very thin 1/4 cup cherries, pitted 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp red berries Directions Slice very thin the banana, apricot and nectarine. Place … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Basil Fruit Salad - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 45 mins+rising time Cook time 18 mins Total time 1 hr + rising time Ingredients Makes about 8 cones Dough 4 cups (500g) bread flour 1 1/2 tbsp (22g) sugar 1 tsp (5g) salt 25 g fresh yeast (2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast) 1/4 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Bread Cones - abestfamily.com

Standing on a paddleboard in the middle of Llyn (lake) Padarn, looking into the distance at the snow-capped mountain ranges of Glyderau and the Snowdon massif, I paddle rhythmically – one, two, three, swap sides; one, two, three, swap sides; one, two, three – until my mind empties and all I can feel is the … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Why Snowdonia's the best place to go paddleboarding in the UK - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hr Total time 1 hr 15 mins Ingredients 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp (6g) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder 1/2 tsp (3g) salt 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar 2 eggs … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chocolate Banana Bread - abestfamily.com

An iconic hotel that’s played host to stars including Beyoncé and Jay Z, Princess Diana and Dodi al Fayed, Elton John, Grace Kelly and Robbie Williams, Cala di Volpe on Sardinia’s exclusive Costa Smeralda is perhaps best known as one of the locations where Roger Moore was filmed as James Bond in The Spy Who … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Cala di Volpe: Live like royalty on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 10 mins+chilling time Cook time 0 mins Total time 10 mins+chilling time Ingredients Makes about 16 servings 2 1/2 cups (400g) pitted dates 1 1/2 cups (150g) walnuts 1/2 cup (60g) cocoa powder 2 tbsp (20g) cocoa nibs, optional 1 1/2 tsp (7g) vanilla extract … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Healthy No-Bake Brownies - abestfamily.com

Everyone knows there’s good snow at big ski areas like Whistler and the Swiss Alps. But did you know it’ll soon be possible to ski down a power plant in Copenhagen, or even in hotspot Hawaii? Here are the slopes that will give you bonus social media show-off points. On a power plant in Copenhagen, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : The world's weirdest ski slopes, from a power plant in Copenhagen to a Hawaiian mountain - abestfamily.com

Walking through our local market I came across some big and fresh blackberries. I couldn't resist getting some even though I didn't know at that moment what exactly to prepare with them. I oscillated between making blackberry tart or blackberry swirl yogurt ice cream. It didn't took much to decide as the weather was pretty … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Blackberry Swirl Yogurt Ice Cream - abestfamily.com

Airports, for most travellers, tend to fall into two categories. The first is the shoot-me-now domain of the budget airline, where passengers are kettled into pens akin to those found in a knacker’s yard. The second is the not-as-smart-as-it-thinks international hub. This is a place where rush-hour crowds, a dire lack of seating and offensive … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : What it’s like to spend 48 hours in the world’s craziest airport - abestfamily.com

Standing on the edge of this tree-fringed cricket field, you’d think it’s a typical practice ground – albeit one that’s a little down at heel. Onlookers sit on pale green grass dotted with brown potholes, their legs sprawled as they watch a young batsman whack a ball to the boundary. The blue, hand-painted scoreboard is … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Kigali's cricket scene: How sport is helping Rwanda heal from genocide - abestfamily.com

“Amazing Thailand” – so the slogan goes. But while Thailand shines brightly on many fronts – its exuberant capital, mesmerising beaches, bucolic countryside, lip-smacking food – it is mirrored by a dark side, a far cry from the tourism authority’s vision of paradise. During my years living in the Land of Smiles, I heard almost … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Thailand’s dark side: why you really shouldn’t visit Koh Tao - abestfamily.com

    Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Ingredients Makes 2 servings 12 grape tomatoes 1 egg 1/3 cup grated cheese 5 ounces turkey chorizo sausage salt and freshly ground black pepper chives and radish germs for serving, optional soy sauce Directions Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Scoop … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Grape tomatoes with egg on top - abestfamily.com

Why go now Blessed with beautiful weather throughout spring and summer, the White City is the perfect destination for a lively weekend away. It’s a party town, with restaurants, bars and clubs galore, and beautiful beaches for a restorative chill-out the morning after. Get your bearings On the glistening coastline of the eastern Mediterranean, Tel … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Tel Aviv city guide: How to spend a weekend in Israel's second city - abestfamily.com

The City is awaiting retailers' updates on how much consumers like these have spent PA Wire/PA Images If the analysts at investment bank Jefferies are right, there won’t be much joy to be found amid the forthcoming rush of retail trading statements. It isn’t hard to see why its preview bears the headline “No Festive … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Why Britain may have cause to celebrate retail sector's woes - abestfamily.com

Plastic water bottles and cups, Styrofoam take-out containers with half-eaten food, plastic carrier bags; a trail of waste mingling with carbon dioxide fumes erupts from miles of cranky buses, carrying tired yet exultant pilgrims alongside dusty desert roads. These are the environmental remnants of the world’s largest annual pilgrimage. It’s a sorrowful sight – the … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Hajj: How to make this three-million strong Muslim pilgrimage environmentally friendly - abestfamily.com

Why go now? Whether you’re House Lannister or House Stark, Dubrovnik’s ancient stone walls and rounded towers will feel like home for any fan of HBO’s fantasy series Game of Thrones. The Croatian walled city doubles as the location for King’s Landing, the capital city of Westeros and epicentre of many of the series’ most … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Dubrovnik city guide: What to do on a Game of Thrones inspired weekend in Croatia's walled city - abestfamily.com

Some companies already appear to be trying to get around the new costs by raising other service fees Getty Companies and service providers will no longer be allowed to charge customers for using a credit or debit card under a new law coming into effect on Saturday In July last year the Government unveiled its … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : UK businesses brace for credit and debit card fee ban coming into effect this weekend - abestfamily.com

Prep time 15 mins dough +1 hr resting+ 20 mins shaping Cook time 25 mins Total time 2 hr Ingredients Makes 12 brioches 3 cups flour 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk 25 g fresh yeast (2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast) 4 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp butter or vegetable oil freshly grated zest of … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Peach Brioches - abestfamily.com

Although a consumer may clear their debt on one credit product, it is not uncommon for them to remain in debt as they transfer balances to another credit card iStock UK credit card and personal loan borrowers tend to remain indebted for longer than the Bank of England previously thought, new research suggests. The findings … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : UK credit card borrowers stay in debt for longer than previously thought, Bank of England research reveals - abestfamily.com

Tom Honey secured a £25,000 startup loan from Virgin Start-Up, while Rob Shaw, the director and co-founder of Jack Wills, invested in return for a small stake Stoned Tom Honey never went to university. One summer holiday when he was 16, he started selling ice cream from a local farmer to tourists by the beach … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Should you go to university or start a business? Two young entrepreneurs on why they chose startups over Ucas - abestfamily.com

It’s Sunday, 7.30am. A crescent moon hangs low in the sky, kissing the top of the steep, snowy slope. The sun is hidden behind the towering peaks, but the mountain is beginning to take shape in the early morning light. Ahead, the deep cut walls of the valley flatten out and I can see where … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Mount Toubkal: How to climb North Africa’s highest mountain in a weekend - abestfamily.com

Why go now? 2017 hasn’t been an easy year for Manchester – a terrorist attack after an Ariana Grande gig at the Manchester Arena in May hit the city hard, killing 22 people. But Mancunians are nothing if not beautifully resilient in the face of tragedy. Tributes poured in from all over the world, and … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Manchester city guide: What to do on a weekend break from hip street food to boutique shopping - abestfamily.com

The electronic doors slide open and the first thing that grabs my attention is the velociraptor, all flashing teeth, upturned snout and sickle-shaped claws. It’s wearing a bellhop’s hat and white bowtie, chatting away in Japanese. And yet despite the deranged oddness of talking to a man-eating Jurassic predator, this isn’t the most arresting part. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Henn-na Hotel: What it's like to stay in a Japanese hotel staffed by robots - abestfamily.com

Scandinavia is a beautiful part of Europe – but how to fit in as much as possible when you only have a few days of annual leave left? We tackled this problem by embarking upon a whistlestop tour of Norway, Sweden and Denmark by plane, train and automobile – and proved that it can all … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : How to see Sweden, Norway and Denmark in three days - abestfamily.com

Two-thirds of people say they have personal debt worries PA Fears over job security and falling pay is deeply embedded among UK workers thanks to Brexit, the threat of automation and falling living standards over the past decade, a new report warns. According to think tank Royal Society of Arts (RSA), four out of five … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Four out of five UK workers worry about declining wages, new study shows - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 15 mins+freezing Cook time 0 mins Total time 15 mins+freezing Ingredients Makes about 1 1/2 pounds ice cream 8 servings 1 pound (500 g) Cantaloupe melon pulp 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1 cup (240g) whipping cream (35% fat) 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Add … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Melon Ice Cream - abestfamily.com

Winter is coming: don't wait for the British Gas deal. AFP/Getty It sounds like the customer is finally being put first. At least it did initially. British Gas is to abolish its standard variable tariff (SVT) for new customers as part of its pledge to encourage them to shop around for the best energy deal. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : British Gas’ energy plans are no silver bullet (but this is) - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 20 min Cook time 40 min Total time 1 hr Ingredients Makes about 25 biscotti 1 stick (110g) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp (6g) baking powder Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract 1 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Dried Fruit Biscotti - abestfamily.com

Uber tested its first fleet of self driving cars in 2016 REUTERS Nvidia will partner with Uber and Volkswagen as the graphics chipmaker’s artificial intelligence platforms make further gains in the autonomous vehicle industry. The company, which already has partnerships in the industry with companies such as carmaker Tesla and China’s Baidu, makes computer graphics … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Uber and Volkswagen team up with artificial intelligence firm in race to develop self-driving cars - abestfamily.com

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 55 mins Ingredients Makes about 4-6 appetizer servings 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, chopped 1/4 tsp paprika 1 1/4 cup fresh roasted pumpkin puree 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1/4 tsp ginger 1 small red … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Spicy Pumpkin Soup - abestfamily.com

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hr 10 mins Total time 1 hr 25 mins Ingredients Makes about 10 servings 3 eggs 2 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups freshly baked pumpkin puree 2/3 cup unsweetened cacao powder 1 1/2 cups flour 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 3/4 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake - abestfamily.com

Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Ingredients Makes about 4 servings 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms 4 or 5 (about 250 g) mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 1/2 cup (about 300 g) arborio rice 3/4 cup white wine 4 or … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Mushroom Risotto - abestfamily.com

In a nutshell: A swish, art deco-inspired luxury hotel in Beverly Hills – grand yet modern, luxurious but with laid-back staff. Price point: ££££ The neighbourhood In a prime position on the western edge of Beverly Hills, the Waldorf Astoria – which opened in 2017 – is right by Santa Monica Boulevard, and a hop … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills review: Luxury Art Deco-inspired hotel with Jean Georges restaurant - abestfamily.com

“If you provoke them, they will provoke you. If you respect them, they will respect you. With hippos, there are rules,” says Galaxy. He’s referring to the giant mammals that are haphazardly popping their heads out the water, just like the Hungry Hungry Hippos game. I’d like to have more confidence in his wise words, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : How Botswana's high-quality, low-impact tourism model is helping put an end to rhino poaching - abestfamily.com

The “Made in Taiwan” moniker hardly does Taiwan any favours as it belies the island’s hot-spring bubbling mountains, scrumptious street food, and a sassy capital. But last week’s launch of China Airlines’s first direct flight from the UK (from Gatwick to Taipei) will make it easier for travellers to discover the real Taiwan. Here are … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : 10 things to do in Taipei - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins Ingredients Makes about 8 pancakes Streusel Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup oats 3 tbsp (45g) butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon Pancakes Batter 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Apple Crisp Pancakes - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:     Prep time 20 mins+ chilling time Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hr and 5 mins + chilling time Ingredients Makes about 6-8 servings Pastry Dough 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes 1 tsp (5g) … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Berry Pie - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: I don't like to give her the pudding bought from the store as those might contain ingredients I wouldn't like to use in my recipes like any artificial flavors or preservatives. So this motivated me to try making the perfect homemade pudding. I have to admit it didn't work … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Vanilla and Chocolate Pudding - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe:       Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins Ingredients Makes about 6-8 servings 20 oz (600 g) fresh sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted 2 tbsp (30 g) butter, melted 4 eggs 1 cup (240 ml) milk 3/4 cup (100g) flour 1/4 tsp … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Cherry Clafoutis - abestfamily.com

Recently I discovered frozen yogurt and I like it so much that I am determined to try as many variations as possible this summer. Fruits and yogurt, frozen and smooth, served into waffle cones.. what ice cream can be healthier than that? I love when my little daughter is calling for my pink ice cream … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Blueberry and Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream - abestfamily.com

“When I was 10 years old, I saw a film about the Killing Fields,” Lomorpich Rithy recalls. “I said, OK, that’s a Cambodian-Hollywood film. “But 15 years later, it’s still all about the Khmer Rouge. Khmer Rouge and Angkor Wat are the only two things that outside people know about us. What about my generation?” … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Meet the sisters keeping Cambodia's dying art of shadow puppetry alive - abestfamily.com

Why go now? Lebanon is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity and Beirut is thriving. Its vibrant art, food and nightlife rival anything New York, Paris or London have to offer. And Lebanon is such a small country that nowhere is more than two hours’ drive away. It is a Lebanese point of pride … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Beirut city guide: How to spend a weekend in Lebanon’s capital - abestfamily.com

Have you ever noticed how Australia looks more like the Wild West than the United States does? The cities down under are blessed with thousands of pubs, shops and houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s, which look like they’re straight out of a Sergio Leone movie – because they were built at exactly … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Hotel Harry review: The Sydney saloon with a taste of the Wild West - abestfamily.com

Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Ingredients Caramelized Coconut Flakes 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp water 2/3 cup (50 g) coconut flakes Milk Mixture 9 0z (250 g) powdered milk 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup (50 g)coconut flakes 1 stick (110g) butter 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 2 oz … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : White Coconut Fudge - abestfamily.com

An Italian town is offering to pay people up to €2,000 (£1,800) to move there. Nicola Gatta, mayor of Candela, a small town in Puglia, has made the offer in the hope of reversing the town’s declining population. Gatta told CNN Travelthat he wants to bring numbers back up to the 8,000 of the 1990s, … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Italian mayor offers €2,000 to anyone willing to live in small idyllic village in Puglia - abestfamily.com

What I love most about Cornwall Everywhere’s got its own vibe. I’m usually there from the very beginning of spring to high summer, and I watch the hedges come alive, the wild flowers springing into colour, the fields going from brown earth to shimmering wheat. I love that connection to nature – you’re really aware … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Doc Martin's Cornwall: Martin Clunes reveals his favourite places in Port Isaac - abestfamily.com

Why does America’s first completely new lift-served ski area in 12 years stay closed on Sundays, the busiest day for most resorts? In Utah, Park City, Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird, which have many out-of-state visitors, follow the norm of making the big money at weekends. But at Cherry Peak Ski Resort – in the … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Skiing with Mormons: New Utah pistes give a proper taste of local life - abestfamily.com

Western Australia’s easy-going capital often gets spoken about as the most isolated city in the world. This might carry some truth geographically, but the place has a bright, big-city feel that makes it seem anything but secluded – and with Qantas beginning direct flights from Heathrow in March, it’s about to become simpler to reach. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Perth: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay on Australia’s west coast - abestfamily.com

Watch the video for this recipe: Prep time 30 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 50 mins Ingredients Makes 12 cupcakes 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (40g) cocoa powder 1/2 tsp (2g) salt 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder 1/4 tsp instant coffee 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup (135g) sugar … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting - abestfamily.com

Prep time 10 mins Cook time 0 mins Total time 10 mins Ingredients Makes about 2-3 servings 1 pound black seedless grapes black grapes and walnuts to garnish (optional) Directions Wash the grapes, remove them from the cluster, pat dry with a clean dishtowel, put them in a reclosable zipper bag and freeze them overnight. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Grape Summer Dessert - abestfamily.com

BeWILDerwood, Norfolk This internationally award-winning adventure park spans 18 acres of enchanted tree houses, zip wires, steep slides and marsh walks. Based on a fantastical tale by local children’s author Tom Blofeld, there’s also a maze, boat ride and jungle bridges, as well as some brilliant storytelling and free face-painting. The locally sourced and produced … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : 12 of the best family days out in the UK: From Alton Towers to London Zoo - abestfamily.com

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins + overnight chilling Total time 35 mins Ingredients Makes 2-3 servings 100 g dark chocolate 100 g white chocolate 3 big eggs 50 g butter 4 tbsp sugar flavors- your choice (rum, orange zest, lemon zest, mint, etc) Directions Melt dark chocolate over a bain-marie until smooth. … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : White and Dark Chocolate Mousse - abestfamily.com

In a lakeside sauna in Finnish Lapland, I am learning about the local tradition of mokki. Sara Jantti, a seasoned sauna-goer, casually tosses more water on the fire, forcing the steam to rise. Through a small glass window, I can see the glassine lake cast in dusky pink hues by the midnight sun, which in … Refer to the original article of aBestFamily at : Hossa national park: Finland celebrates a century of independence with giant expanse of wilderness - abestfamily.com