Strawberries & cream

Once again this week I've been transfixed by Wimbledon 

which culminated yesterday with an amazing Men's Singles Final

 between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovik.

What better way to celebrate this incredible match 

than with the quintessential Wimbledon treat of strawberries and cream?

The strawberry tart came from our local patisserie and was the SP's choice.

I was in the mood for something a little fancier 

so quickly whipped up a glass of Eton Mess for my afternoon tea delight.

I couldn't resist adding a melt in the mouth raspberry macaron to my plate,

 well it was Wimbledon!

Eton Mess (traditionally served after an Eton College, Windsor cricket match)

 is the simplest dessert to make.

Simply wash & hull some ripe strawberries.

 Break up some light as a feather meringue into bite sized pieces.

Gently mix them together with whipped cream or creme fraiche et voila!

Joining Judith for Mosaic Monday 

@ Lavender Cottage.

summertime - raspberries & tea in the garden.

The lazy, hazy days of summer are finally here.

This week I've spent my afternoons glued to the television
watching amazing tennis being played at the
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon.

golden raspberries, so sweet I eat them straight from the canes

The heat is on, literally and figuratively.

Who will win the mens final

Andy Murray 

or

Roger Federer?

Today is Sunday so no play today.

Instead a chance to enjoy another of my summer time favourite things
tea in the garden, next to the potager which is thriving.

courgettes; parsley, chives & thyme; herbs & raspberry canes; mesclun salad leaves

How are you spending your afternoons now that summer's here?

Joining Judith @ Lavender Cottage
for Mosaic Monday