Warm Lentil, Halloumi and Clementine Festive Salad

Serves 2 Ingredients 3 clementines 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 200g halloumi 250g Puy lentils 1 tbsp chopped dill 1 tbsp chopped parsley 100g pomegranate seeds Method Roughly chop the halloumi. Grate the zest of 1 clementine into a bowl, and squeeze in the juice. Whisk with the red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard and seasoning.…

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How to deal with the Santa question

It’s the moment that many parents dread – when your child shows all the signs that she doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. First come the questions, then comes the reasoning and finally, the realisation. Some kids carry on with the pretence in case the presents dry up (!) or for the sake of a younger…

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Mum-of-seven Jen Hogan tells us what it’s like to have a large family in 21st century Ireland: Ever since I was a little girl and for as long as I can remember I have wanted a big family. Surprisingly as a child I was never bothered with dolls especially, but I knew that children were…

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All About Head Lice

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It’s enough to send shudders up and down every parent’s spine. Head lice are common, however, most parents have to deal with it at some stage. Don’t panic – we have all you need to know… What is head lice? Head lice are tiny wingless insects that are grey-brown in colour. They are the size…

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