From June 30 to July 13 a corner of Southwest London draws the attention of the tennis-loving world, as the annual Wimbledon tournament plays out with all the drama and finely-honed sportsmanship of the top class game. Historically one of the key attractions of the British social season, watching Wimbledon, whether live or on the television, is also a chance to herald the start of summer with a party, or at least a glass of Pimm’s.
Read MoreThis Sunday, June 15, is Father’s Day, a day to take a moment and express a bit of gratitude to the men in our lives who guide us, have our backs, who we look to for love and inspiration. So, for all those who father us, thank you. And for those of you wanting to give a bit more than a hug or a phone call, we’ve got treats. You know what they say about a man’s heart and his stomach…
Read MoreIn the Northern hemisphere, Wimbledon is fast approaching and strawberry season is getting into full swing. In this latest contribution to our Consuming Passions series, TV producer and food writer Antonia Lloyd shares childhood reminiscences and suggests culinary uses, both traditional and adventurous, for this most popular of berries.
Read Moret’s that time of year to make a racket about strawberries with Wimbledon gracing our screens this week - our Wimbledon collection absolutely smashes it. As well as the ubiquitous berry, we’ll be serving up the likes of dainty Cucumber Sandwiches, Homemade Ginger Beer and jugs of fruity Summer Cup, a gin-based herbal long drink created in the 1820s by James Pimms at his oyster bar in London.
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