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During lockdown we’ve done ballet and gymnastics tutorials and Joe Wicks; we’ve done quizzes, bingo, scavenger hunts, story reading, poker and online games (Ticket to Ride is our obsession) with friends and family. We’ve even had a virtual dinner party for one friend’s birthday where we all ate the same meal and an online whisky tasting for another friend’s birthday. The other thing that’s been a big hit is the ‘Zoom bake along.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bake along – a beautifully simple idea <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Bake\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A group of us are involved with our children and take it in turns to host. The host chooses a recipe and sends everyone the ingredients list in advance. On the day, the host organises a Zoom meeting. Once we’re all online they demonstrate the method for the recipe and we have a lot of chat along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipes are quite straightforward so that the children are able to do most of the steps. It’s a really nice social thing for the adults and children alike; we get to learn new recipes and obviously get to sample the fruits of our labour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we’ve baked so far <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Week 1 – Grandma’s biscuits <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"Bake<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My friend Eleanor’s old school recipe is in imperial measurements. It’s very, very simple and despite my kids’ initial reservations about oats they absolutely loved them (recipe above). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Mix all the ingredients together (you can add some finely chopped stem ginger if you want)<\/li>
  2. Roll mixture into a sausage shape <\/li>
  3. Cut discs about as long and thick as a little finger (should make approximately 20) <\/li>
  4. Squish very lightly onto a baking tray (they can look very rustic) <\/li>
  5. Cook for a max of 15 mins at 180c <\/li>
  6. Ice with plain icing if you want (we didn’t bother) <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Week 2 – Pizzette <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    On our first week of hosting, the kids wanted to make one of their favourites: pizzette. These are mini puff-pastry pizzas. You’ll find the recipe in the below post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pizzette Recipe – Cooking with Children<\/a><\/blockquote>