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Newsletter Issue 22 |
July 2011 |
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Win a Whittard Mini-Hamper!
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You can enjoy the pleasures of an English Country Afternoon Tea with this mini-hamper from Whittard of Chelsea, retailers of tea and coffee from around the world for 125 years.
The beautiful wicker hamper consists of organic black leaf tea (125g), a 200g tin of pure butter shortbread biscuits, a 210g jar of strawberry & champagne jam and a Summer Blossom Chatsford mug & tea infuser with matching coaster.
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Out and About...
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Summer is the time for trips and outings, so if you're planning some holiday treats why not look at our Season listings?
A great range of activities – from sports and outdoor activities to cultural highlights and food festivals – are broken down by date, location and category.
Planning a fantastic summer was never easier!
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A Reminder... |
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31st July is the deadline for returning biographical proof entries for inclusion in People of Today 2012. It's also the last date on which you can order a discounted copy of the book for £85, with a chance to win a case of champagne.
Or maybe you'd like to nominate someone for inclusion in the book? Click on this link to fill in your online nomination form and read our guidance on editorial policy.
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In the Summertime...
As Wimbledon reaches its close, we've had everything an English summer can throw at us, from sizzling temperatures and baking sunshine to persistent drizzle and dramatic thunderstorms.
And there are still so many summer higlights to come, from Henley Royal Regatta and Glorious Goodwood to Glyndebourne Opera Festival and open air theatre in Regent's Park.
All these quintessentially English outings call for an array of traditional English treats: an old-fashioned picnic hamper, strawberries and cream, Pimms... We've put together some appetising ideas and recommendations for summer entertaining. Go ahead and enjoy the Season!
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Season Event Picnics |
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When you're creating a Season picnic concentrate on finger food and ready-cut portions. They're easy to eat outside and will cut down on the need for cutlery.
Provide classic British summer delicacies (asparagus, smoked salmon, strawberries), to be elegantly nibbled with minimal mess. Ensure that white wine, rosé, champagne or beer is served chilled.
Table and chairs are a must for the formally dressed (especially when entertaining guests).
For a truly stylish picnic special touches make all the difference - table linens, proper wine glasses and champagne flutes, a willow picnic basket.
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Food in Season |
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From apricots and artichokes to watercress and wood pigeon July is a gourmet month, and our list of seasonal foods will inspire you to indulge in some midsummer entertaining.
July is also a great month for fish-lovers, with cod, crab, haddock, halibut, herring, John Dory, lemon sole, lobster, mackerel, plaice, salmon, sardines, sea bass, and sea trout all in season.
So now is the ideal time to indulge in some chilled white wine. Remember to serve white wine in a narrow glass, which should always be held by the stem to avoid warming the wine.
Fine white wine only needs 20 minutes in the fridge (including Sauternes); too much chilling will hide the complexity of serious wines. It's best, however, to chill cheaper bottles right down. Ice buckets are more effective when filled with a mix of ice and water, rather than just ice.
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