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Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations Recipe Ideas... Great British Classics... Eton Mess

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 6 For best results serve al fresco...

Interesting fact: The reason it’s called Eton Mess, is because it is traditionally served at the annual cricket game between the pupils of Eton College and Harrow School. 2 large egg whites 120g caster sugar 500g strawberries, chopped in to chunks - keep a few back to decorate the top 450ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar METHOD 1. Heat the oven to 120C/100C fan/gas 1. Then line a large baking tray with some parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites in a very clean bowl using an electric whisk or mixer until they form stiff peaks. Then add the sugar in three lots, whisking in between into stiff peaks each time. Spoon out some dollops of the mixture onto the baking parchment, and cook on the bottom shelf of the oven for 1 hour 15 mins until the meringues are completely hard and come off the paper easily. Set aside and allow them to cool completely. 2. Take 1/3 of the strawberries to make a strawberry sauce. Cut the top of the strawberries and place them in a kitchen bowl. Mash them up along with some sugar. Save some to pop on top of the dessert at the end. You could even add some liqueur (like cointreau) or other kind of alcohol like gin to the strawberries if you want, or just keep them alcohol free so everyone can enjoy them. 3. Whip the cream. It's important your bowl and whisk are clean, otherwise your cream will not thicken. In a large bowl whisk the cream with the icing sugar until it just holds soft peaks. 4. Grab some glasses or small bowls, or you could make one big mess and let everyone help themselves. Start by breaking up some meringue on the bottom. Then add a dollop or two of the cream, and then some chopped strawberries. Repeat in layers and then top with some fresh strawberries and serve straight away - so the meringue doesn’t get to soggy. Simple. Summer in a dish.

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Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding

INGREDIENTS • 4lb Beef Topside Roast • 2 bay leaves • 4 clove garlic • 2 sprig fresh thyme • 1 medium brown onion • 2 medium carrots • 2 sticks celery • 2 tbsp. olive oil METHOD 1. Let the beef sit at room temperaturefor 30 minutes before cooking it, don’t put it straight in the oven from the fridge. 2. Preheat the oven to 240°C/Gas mark 9. 3. Wash the vegetables thoroughly and chop into chunks –there’s no need to peel them. Peel the garlic cloves. Then place the vegetables, garlic and herbs into the centre of a roasting pan and drizzle with the olive oil. 4. Drizzle the beef with oil and season well with sea salt and black pepper, and then pop the beef on top of the vegetables. 5. Place in the oven, immediately reducing the temp to 200°C/Gas mark 6, and cook for 1 hour for a medium roast. 6. Give the beef a bit of a basting halfway through cooking. 7. When the time is up, remove from the oven and transfer to a board to rest for 15-20 minutes. Cover with tin foil and a tea towel while you make your gravy, horseradish sauce and Yorkshire puddings.

Queen’s Jubilee Celebration Recipe Ideas...

The Classic Roast Dinner was recently crowned Brit’s favourite celebratory meal, with 32% of people saying they will be tucking into a roast for the jubilee, in a survey conducted by Foodhub.

Serves: 4-6 Cooking time: 1hrs 20mins

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

This June, the nation will come together over an extended four-day long Bank Holiday weekend, to celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign. With an extensive programme of public events, both large and small, this blockbuster weekend of celebrations will be a combination of nostalgic pageantry and cutting-edge technological displays. May Bank Holiday Weekend has been moved to Thursday 2nd June, and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3rd June will make for a fabulous four-day long weekend to allow everyone to take part in the celebrations. This is the first time any British monarch has reached this historic milestone - 70 years on the throne, and the events planned will reflect on her impact on not only the UK, but the world since 1952. The events, and activities will build all across the UK in the run up to this spectacular four-day weekend, when the eyes of the world will turn to the UK. London and other major cities will be complemented by events in communities across the nation, and indeed the Commonwealth, allowing people to join together in celebration and thanks. In keeping with tradition, a Platinum Jubilee medal will be awarded to people who work in public service including representatives of the Armed Forces, the emergency services and the prison services. This tradition stretches back to the reign of Queen Victoria when an official medal was designed to mark her 50th anniversary on the throne. 2022 will be a significant year for Britain as we also host The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Festival UK 2022, each of which will bring a worldwide focus to the UK and will showcase the best of 21st Century Britain. On Thursday 2nd June we will see the ‘Trooping of the colour’ - The Queen’s Birthday Parade and also the Platinum Jubilee Beacons. Then on Friday 3rd June a Service of Thanksgiving will be held for The Queen’s reign at St Paul’s Cathedral, followed by The Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday 4th June, where Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will attend. Also on 4th June will be the Platinum Party at the Palace: The BBC will stage and broadcast a special live concert from Buckingham Palace that will bring together some of the world’s biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant and joyous moments from The Queen’s seven-decade reign. And on Sunday 5th June The Big Jubilee Lunch; which encourages communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better, coming together in a spirit of fun and friendship. In 2022 The Big Lunch will bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of every community. A Big Jubilee Lunch can be big or small - street party or picnic, tea and cake or a garden barbeque. There will be a host of events held across Telford & Wrekin, and Shropshire to celebrate this momentous occasion. From smaller ‘Street Party’ style events, to community events which are being organised by Town & Parish Councils. Keep an eye out on their websites for details of local events for you to enjoy.

JUBILEE GARDEN... How to plan a Jubilee Garden party fit for a Queen...Royal Garden PartyThe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is coming up fast, and what better way to celebrate this historic and quintessentially British moment with your friends and family than in the beautiful outdoor space of your garden? The extended fourday bank holiday will celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, the only British monarch to achieve such a feat. To help you get ready for the most anticipated garden party of the year we have put together some ideas - with everything you need to create the perfect royal tea party, fit for a queen. 1. Are you sitting comfortably?... Come June, the sun should be shining and the weather will hopefully be ideal for a garden party. When hosting a Jubilee soiree, it’s really important to make sure you have inviting, and comfortable seating areas where your guests can chill out and relax. Why not go with traditional deck chairs for your guests, like this Cream Fringed Wooden Deck Chair from Gardenesque, which evokes British sensibility and offers comfort too - the perfect perch for raising a glass to the Queen. With the temperatures set to soar, a sun shade will be the perfect addition to your Jubilee Garden party to provide shelter and ambience. This colourful fringed garden parasol, and with its different shades and stylish design will brighten up any garden party. Why not try wrapping the canopy with our Solar Edison String Lights for a cosy evening vibe. For a real picnic feel, spread blankets and cushions around the lawn for people to sit on, which will add a sociable touch to your lawn.

Gardenesque - Colourful fringed garden parasol with metal parasol base - £249. Cream fringed deck chair - £119.99 www.gardenesque.com 32 Garden Edit

2. BBQ or Tea Party?

No Jubilee party is complete without some kind of spread. So, will it be a Great British BBQ or a Royal Tea Party? Create a royal banquet but skip the washing up with these Union Jack paper plates, with foiled lattice edge. Match with other patriotic tableware. No Queen's Jubilee street party is complete without some British themed balloons, garlands and tableware.

Ginger Ray (Above) - Ginger Ray Union Jack Jubilee Party Paper Plates £4.99 - www.gingerray.co.uk

Firepit Glow - Warm Evening Outdoor Summer Seating Area with a Firepit. Description: Metal Garden Fire Pit, £149.99 - www.lights4fun.co.uk Union Jack Bunting - £18.99 - wayfair.co.uk Jubilee Cake Toppers - £5 - www.talkingtables.co.uk

3. Finishing Touches...

The run up to the Jubilee weekend is the perfect time to review your garden design and outdoor décor to see whether there's anything you want to improve to ensure your guests have the best time and make lasting memories. The UK weather can't always be relied on - so once it gets dark, a Fire Pit will help to keep things cosy and provide the perfect place to gather and socialise. Add some festoon lights (like the ones below - 20 Colour Changing Plug In Outdoor Festoon Lights, £27.99 from www.lights4fun.co.uk) and outdoor lanterns to create a relaxing evening vibe. Stringing up some Union Jack bunting can liven up your outdoor space, or decorating the tables with centrepieces of red, white and blue cut flowers can help to bring some colour to your guests’ experience.

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