It always makes me feel summery and reminds me of village fetes and weddings, and sunshine.
There may be fewer summer events this year, but we can still enjoy a jug of this fruity cocktail.
Click here for the classic Pimm’s recipe
It’s a stunner!
#Pimms
All good afternoon teas need a truly impressive cake stand.
This 3 Tier Cake Stand from the award-winning Sara Miller, brings the wow factor.
Ideal for layers of sandwiches, cupcakes and scones.
Each plate in the cake stand features Sara’s signature designs embellished with 22 carat gold that sparkles in the light.
Enter now…
And it tastes divine too. If there’s one bake you make this summer, make it this one!
This is just one of many gorgeous recipes – the best ever according to our photography team – in the brand-new 2021 Dairy Diary.
Available to buy online now, or from your milkman very soon.
Watch out for the classic Pimm’s recipe in my next blog.
Let’s just hope we get plenty of sunshine to go with it!
We just know that you’re going to love this edition.
We said goodbye to our wonderful editor Marion, who retired last year and welcomed Louise, who has brought fresh new ideas and a delightful writing style to the features. She’s a rather fabulous recipe editor too.
The recipes in this edition have been pronounced ‘the best yet’ by our photography team, which must be a reason alone to buy it.
But, of course, there’s also: fascinating features, plenty of space to write, planners, calendars and lists, the handy pocket, the useful stickers…
I could go on, but I won’t, instead take a look for yourself.
We get many requests, but one of our most requested recipes is the Yogurt Cake from an early Dairy Diary.
It’s yummy, but I think its appeal is down to its simplicity. It’s incredibly quick to make. Give it a try, you won’t believe how speedy it is.
One of my particular favourite loaf cakes is this Pineapple, Coconut & Fruit Loaf.
It’s moist with the addition of pineapple juice but also has a slight crunch thanks to the coconut. Delicious!
Then there’s this Plum Bread from the Around Britain cookbook.
It’s a classic from Lincolnshire, adapted from a recipe created at The George at Stamford.
Top tip: I always use a ready-made loaf tin liner before I begin. It saves a lot of faff lining the tin and makes the cake really easy to lift out.
Around Britain cookbookFor more delicious regional bakes, plus mains and starters and more, take a look at our fabulous Around Britain cookbook, available now.
Keep safe and well everyone.
Yet another competition prize I would LOVE to win. Just imagine, freshly made gelato whenever you fancy – it would be like being in Italy…well almost!
With this fabulous prize, you could whip up your favourite ice cream or sorbet in as little as 30 minutes.
Perfect for making with little ones during home-school (and those of us who have been home-schooling for months definitely need new ideas!) or the summer holidays.
Enjoy, and keep safe and well everyone.
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