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!
