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West Australian
4 days ago
- General
- West Australian
WA researchers find parents who teach kids to write through imaginative play make for better writers
WA researchers have good news and bad news for parents who want to turn their kids into better writers. The good news is that mums and dads have more influence than they realise. The bad news is that they need to make it fun — and not just for the child. Edith Cowan University research suggests that parents who make writing fun through imaginative play and creative activities produce better writers. That might look like parents and children playing a game of 'restaurant', where children construct menus and take orders, a round of Scrabble or writing birthday cards together. Those who try to help their children with writing out of a sense of guilt or make it into a negative experience are less likely to have a positive outcome. Lead author Bronte Kelso-March said the research looked at the connection between parents' motivation for and method of helping children with their writing at home and compared it to the quality of their child's writing and how they felt about it. 'What we found is when parents enjoy getting involved in writing activities with their children, they have a positive impact on their child's enjoyment of writing, and in turn, how well their child can write,' she said. 'Parents should avoid being involved in their children's writing due to their feelings of shame or 'parent guilt', or simply because they have to or should. Instead of treating it like a box ticking exercise, embed joyful writing activities in your family life.' She said treating writing like a game, not a chore, was 'key'. 'Our message to parents is don't underestimate the positive influence you are,' she said. 'You don't have to be an expert. And it doesn't have to feel like homework or be a high-level task.' Kelly Ye tries to keep writing at home fun with her six-year-old, Christian. He writes birthday cards for friends, enjoys scrawling on a whiteboard and does activity books for fun — and gold star rewards. 'Christian really likes writing family and friends names while drawing pictures to give to us and his friends,' she said. 'One of his favourite is helping write and draw our shopping list together. 'I find the more we spend time with Christian each day the better and more confident he is in writing and spelling. It is a challenge when juggling two kids while being on my own most days as my partner is away for work a lot.' Even Christian's little sister Saskia, 1, is starting to take an interest. 'Saskia loves scribbling and attempting to draw pictures and getting a hold of pens, crayons and all media she can get her hands on when she sees her brother,' Ms Ye said. 'We try to get her involved in some ways every time and her smile says it all.'
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Amazon selling TikTok recipes that 'broke the internet' in £16 cookbook
From Accordion Cucumber Salad and Spiced Beef Stuffed Flatbreads to Poffertje Pancake Cereal Amazon is set to unveil an exciting new cookbook that showcases a diverse collection of TikTok's most sensational recipes that have 'broken the internet'. Titled ' You'll Love This: Bring TikTok's Most Viral Recipes To Your Kitchen For 2025 ', this cookbook is written by Saskia Sidey and has been designed to assist social media enthusiasts in preparing recipes they've bookmarked but never attempted. Saskia Sidey, food stylist and recipe innovator, regularly partners with online video platforms like Buzzfeed and Tastemade. She has written various other cookbooks, including recipes for 'broke vegans'. You'll Love This: Bring TikTok's Most Viral Recipes To Your Kitchen For 2025 will come out Thursday, May 22. Shoppers can pre-order now on Amazon for just £15.97 for the hardcover or £12.99 for the Kindle edition. The cookbook compiles the most viral and beloved recipes from the internet into one 'foolproof' collection. From the TikTok-famous scrambled oats to zesty pickled garlic, it showcases all the dishes that took the internet by storm over recent years. Saskia ensures that each recipe caters to all skill levels while providing 'maximum flavour and impact'. The book features a collection of 'trending' recipes, such as 'Bear' Eggs, inspired by the popular TV series of the same name. It also includes a Cornflake Chicken Caesar Wrap, a zesty Smashed Potato Salad, and The La Scala Salad, which is a favourite of the Kardashians. Describing the cookbook, Saskia says it is full of "accessible, delicious, and always satisfying" food. She adds: "These are the recipes that'll keep you cooking and sharing. So, stop scrolling and start cooking." Besides Amazon's You'll Love This, there are various other TikTok-inspired cookbooks to browse through. As Cooked on TikTok is in Waterstones for £20. Meanwhile, Poppy Cooks' The Potato Recipe Book for £22 is in Oliver Bonas. WHSmiths is selling Bakes That Break The Internet by Kat Buckley for £11.95. As You'll Love This isn't due to come out until Thursday, it doesn't have any reviews, but once it does, it is expected to be a top seller. Saskia has released over cookbooks, including Broke Vegan: Over 100 plant-based recipes that don't cost the earth and Vegan Slow Cooker: Over 70 delicious recipes for stress-free meals. Broke Vegan has an average customer rating of 4.4 stars out of five. In a glowing five star review, a shopper called Claire wrote: "I'm one of the many who ordered this after watching Sunday Brunch! So glad I did. Lots of lovely ideas that I can't wait to try, especially the Spicy "tuna" watermelon tostadas and the chocolate mousse! There are lots of colourful images through out the book and it's a nice size too, not too big." A second said: "I bought already a few of Broke Vegan books to friends, it is so good. The batch cooking, food prep and using in different recipes is an absolute must when you want to be a Davy vegan." A third put: "I have many Vegan cookbooks already and I like how easy this book is to use." Kane added: "I've bought loads of Vegan cookbooks. This is the best one! Really easy to follow recipes and dead cheap, most of the stuff is already in my cupboard. I would definitely recommend it. The budget Dhal is my favourite." However, one customer said: "Nothing in this book inspired me to cook." Another claimed: "Disappointing read - have tried one of the recipes and it wasn't very good."
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Every viral TikTok recipe that 'broke the internet' in £16 cookbook
From Accordion Cucumber Salad and Spiced Beef Stuffed Flatbreads to Poffertje Pancake Cereal Amazon is about to launch a brand new cookbook that features a wide range of TikTok's most viral recipes that "broke the internet". You'll Love This: Bring TikTok's Most Viral Recipes To Your Kitchen For 2025 is a cookbook written by Saskia Sidey that is designed to help social media users tackle all those recipes they've saved on their phone but have never made. Saskia Sidey is a food stylist and recipe creator. She often collaborates with popular online video platforms such as Buzzfeed and Tastemade. She aims to inspire people to leave their screens and start cooking. You'll Love This: Bring TikTok's Most Viral Recipes To Your Kitchen For 2025 will be released this Thursday, May 22. You can pre-order it now on Amazon. The hardcover version costs £15.97, and the Kindle edition costs £12.99. You'll Love This brings the internet's most-shared and most-loved recipes into one "delicious" and "fail-proof" collection. From TikTok-famous scrambled oats to spicy pickled garlic, the cookbook features all the dishes that 'broke the internet'. Saskia says every recipe is crafted for "maximum flavour and impact", no matter your skill level. Whether it's breakfast, a quick snack, or a show-stopping main, there's something here that'll make you say, "I could totally make that". Several viral recipes are listed in the book, including 'Bear' Eggs, which was inspired by the hit TV show. As well as a Cornflake Chicken Caesar Wrap, Smashed Potato Salad and The La Scala Salad, as loved by the Kardashians, with a spicy twist, and Hot 'Feel Better' Pastina. With Amazon's You'll Love This £15.97 cookbook, Saskia says you're not just making dinner; you're recreating the internet's most crave-worthy hits. "Accessible, delicious, and always satisfying―these are the recipes that'll keep you cooking and sharing. So, stop scrolling and start cooking," she adds. If you are after a new cookbook with recipes inspired by TikTok, there are plenty of other ones to consider. You can get As Cooked on TikTok in Waterstones for £20, with a foreword from Gordon and Tilly Ramsay. There's also Poppy Cooks' The Potato Recipe Book for £22 at Oliver Bonas. Or at WHSmith, you can get Bakes That Break The Internet by Kat Buckley for £11.95. As You'll Love This isn't due to come out until Thursday, it doesn't have any reviews, but once it does, it is expected to be a top seller. Saskia has released over cookbooks, including Broke Vegan: Over 100 plant-based recipes that don't cost the earth and Vegan Slow Cooker: Over 70 delicious recipes for stress-free meals. Broke Vegan has an average customer rating of 4.4 stars out of five. In a glowing five star review, a shopper called Claire wrote: "I'm one of the many who ordered this after watching Sunday Brunch! So glad I did. Lots of lovely ideas that I can't wait to try, especially the Spicy "tuna" watermelon tostadas and the chocolate mousse! There are lots of colourful images through out the book and it's a nice size too, not too big." A second said: "I bought already a few of Broke Vegan books to friends, it is so good. The batch cooking, food prep and using in different recipes is an absolute must when you want to be a Davy vegan." A third put: "I have many Vegan cookbooks already and I like how easy this book is to use." Kane added: "I've bought loads of Vegan cookbooks. This is the best one! Really easy to follow recipes and dead cheap, most of the stuff is already in my cupboard. I would definitely recommend it. The budget Dhal is my favourite." However, one customer said: "Nothing in this book inspired me to cook." Another claimed: "Disappointing read - have tried one of the recipes and it wasn't very good."
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Air fryer Pret ham & cheese croissant copycat recipe so good it's 'dangerous'
Make your own homemade versions of Pret's Ham and Cheese Croissant which will be your 'absolute kryptonite' Pret has become the king of morning coffees and breakfasts on-the-go, but one food creator has shared a foolproof recipe for recreating one of its most popular pastries at home. TikToker Saskia revealed that one particular pastry from the coffee chain is her 'absolute kryptonite'. Pret's ham and cheese croissant is packed full of rich smoky bacon, cured ham, Emmental cheese, and a hearty tomato sauce. Instead of forking out for one of these every morning, Saskia has perfected her own homemade version which can be whipped up in no time at all. Saskia explained: 'The ham and cheese pret pastries are my absolute kryptonite. I cannot walk past a Pret without grabbing one, so I made sure to stock my freezer full of these copycats for easy postpartum brekkies. 'I scoured the ingredients on the website to make sure I was getting it right - they have a bacon lardon tomato sauce and then ham on top (silly me thought they just had a slab of bacon) and these are absolute heaven. Freeze them raw then chuck in the oven or air fryer for 12-15 mins (beware they get MOLTEN hot, so you'll have to let them calm down a bit before you can tuck in). In the video, Saskia said: 'I'm dangerously obsessed with the Pret Ham and Cheese pastry, and I have nailed this recipe for you guys. They're the first thing I decided to stock my postpartum freezer with because they're quick and easy as a breakfast or lunch option to eat one-handed.' Saskia uses smoky bacon in the tomato sauce, using Emmental cheese and gooey mozzarella 'just like they do in store'. She continued: 'These are perfect to cook from frozen.' What's even better is that you can whip these up in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. Pret fans shared their praise for her recipe. Pierce wrote: 'Omg amazing, thank you for this! I've nearly gone bankrupt buying them so much.' Charlotte agreed: 'Oh my god you're doing the lords work by posting this.' Lydia simply said, 'This is genius,' while Char commented, 'I built this fyp brick by brick. I think about these so often. I love them. And now I love you for doing this for me.' So if you're keen to recreate one of Pret's most popular pastries at home, this is what you'll need. Ham & Cheese Croissants Ingredients 200g smoked bacon lardons 1 large onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon herbes de provence 2 tablespoons tomato puree 2 x 400g tins of mutti finely chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 x sheets of ready to roll puff pastry 2 x packets of thick sliced ham 2 x packets of sliced cheese (Emmental/mozzarella or both) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten Method Fry the bacon lardons until golden and crisp. Add the onion and carrot and sweat for five to ten minutes until soft. Add garlic and herbs and cook for a minute, before adding the tomato puree and cooking out for two minutes. Add the tinned tomatoes, sugar and vinegar and leave to bubble away for 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste. Cut the puff pastry into six rectangles per sheet, and score an internal rectangle around the edge of each. Spread a few tablespoons of the tomato sauce, top with a slice of ham and cheese, then tuck two opposite corners together to enclose the centre of the filling. Egg wash and season generously with fresh black pepper. Either freeze on a flat tray and cook from frozen (15 minutes in an air fryer at 180*C or 12 minutes if cooking fresh).
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Stuttgart: A City of innovation, elegance and history
After a thrilling stay at Germany's Europa Park, we journeyed to Stuttgart by road, enjoying the vibrant spring blooms en route. Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, seamlessly blends history, innovation and nature. Known as Germany's 'cradle of the automobile,' it houses the headquarters and museums of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, while being equally celebrated for its parks, mineral springs, and rich cultural offerings. Once called Stuotgarten, or 'garden for horses,' the city was founded in the 10th century by Duke Liudolf of Swabia to breed war horses. Today, it is known not just for automotive brilliance, but also for its mineral springs—the second-largest collection in Europe—and its internationally acclaimed Stuttgart Ballet. Palace Square (Schlossplatz) Our exploration began at Schlossplatz, the heart of Stuttgart, where locals and visitors gather amidst grand historical architecture. The square is anchored by two contrasting yet iconic palaces. The Old Palace (Altes Schloss) dates back over 1,000 years. Once a water castle, it evolved into a royal residence and now houses the Württemberg State Museum. This institution preserves the region's cultural and historical treasures, from archaeology to everyday life. The castle courtyard is also the venue for the Stuttgart Wine Village and Christmas Market. Across the square, the New Palace (Neues Schloss)—a striking 18th-century baroque structure—adds elegance to the cityscape. Though largely used for government purposes today, its grand architecture remains a key attraction. Nearby is the Königsbau, a neoclassical building that now houses shops, cafés, and the Königsbau Passagen, a shopping destination offering everything from international brands to gourmet food. Art enthusiasts will be drawn to the Stuttgart Art Museum, a stunning 27-metre-high glass cube with a glowing presence at night. Inside, it houses over 15,000 works spanning from the late 18th century to the present. Stuttgart TV Tower We then visited the Stuttgart TV Tower, the world's first made of reinforced concrete. Rising 217 meters, it offers panoramic views over the city and surrounding countryside. Ascending to the 150-metre-high observation deck, we were rewarded with breath-taking vistas. Once a controversial structure, it has stood strong for over 60 years and remains a testament to engineering innovation. Ride on the Zacke & Woodland Walk To experience the city's terrain more intimately, we rode the Zacke, one of Germany's last remaining cog railways. It wound its way up Stuttgart's hills, revealing views of vineyards, historic villas and quaint neighbourhoods. A gentle walk through the hillside woods with our hostess Saskia offered a peaceful escape and a glimpse into Stuttgart's green soul. Boat Ride on the Neckar The following day, a scenic boat ride on the Neckar River took us from Stuttgart to Aldingen. This tranquil journey showcased lush vineyards, riverside villages, and serene landscapes. A delicious lunch on-board, featuring Swabian specialities, made for a delightful sensory experience. Mercedes-Benz Museum: The Star Attraction No visit to Stuttgart is complete without exploring the Mercedes-Benz Museum. This architectural marvel encapsulates 130 years of automotive history, tracing the story from Carl Benz's 1886 invention to today's innovations. Guided by the charismatic Padraic O Leonachain, we toured 12 exhibition rooms displaying over 160 vehicles—from vintage classics to futuristic prototypes. The museum presents not just cars, but also their role in shaping technology, culture, and society.
