Love All!

What thoughts does Wimbledon conjure up? For some it may be the starched white outfits or the twang of the ball hitting the racquet; for others the tears, the tantrums, the triumph, the trophy!

For me it's all about the food and drink. Even as a child I would watch the players sipping their Robinsons barley water between games or having a nibble of a banana for energy. Of course, for the spectators there's much more on offer with hospitality, restaurants, fast food and picnics.

The quintessential ingredients for a day out at Wimbledon have to be a glass of Pimms (or a flute of Lanson Champagne if you prefer.) Finger sandwiches should be classic cucumber and cream cheese followed by a dish of strawberries and cream. Later you should move on to Afternoon Tea with a good old cup of English tea served with scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream.

There are many ways to serve Pimms and here is my version:

1 part Pimms No.1 

3 parts lemonade or ginger ale

Lots of ice cubes

Sage, mint and thyme leaves

Borage flowers

Lemon, cucumber and strawberry slices

 

Sir well and serve!

It really is ace!