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Seasons in the Country

Summer Living in the British Countryside

Lauren Shepherd

Seasons in the Country Summer Living in the British Countryside

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Berry Books 15 Ryegrass Lane Hereford HR48JG Copyright Š Lauren Shepherd 2018 This book is published to accompany the Seasons in the Country series, first published as ‘Seasons in the Country: Spring Living in the British Countryside Photography by Zoe Sugg & Ana Maria Popa Editorial Director: Avery Gomez Food Stylists: Christine Butler & Meg Hathaway Prop Stylist: Naomi Giry Copy editor: Kate King Production: Mini Parker The colophon: In publishing, a colophon is a brief statement containing information about the publication of a book such as the place of publication, the publisher, and the date of publication.

ISBN 1234567890

Contents Introduction Beach Essentials

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3 Simple Summer Meals DIY Summer Outfits

The Perfect Mezze Board The Best Day Out

Berry picking and the perfect

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summer pie 41 Rainy Day Activities

Filled Picnic Hamper

The Great British Summer Making the most of the countryside The British countryside is the perfect place to spend the illusive Great British Summer, surrounded by wildlife, fauna and fantastic views. Alongside the beautiful beaches along the English coast, forest walks, meadows and clearings are great places to picnic, put up a barbecue or simply relax in the sun. In this fun filled book of countryside summer adventures and activities, you'll find something to suit you, your family, and anyone around you excited for summer!

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Beach Essentials The Great British summer is always some what hit-andmiss, so to make the most of those illusive sunny days at the seafront,, here are a few essentials to pack into your beach bag to keep you happy all day and sunburn free.

The first beach essential is always a sun hat - sun stroke will always ruin your day or your evening, so keeping your head covered is a must! This beach hat is an easy DIY, so not only will you look fancy on the beach, but you can show off your skills too!

Supplies -sun hat (like this) -ribbon or embroidery floss (this one was done with ribbon) -plastic yarn needle -fabric marker or pencil -scissors There really aren't many steps to this DIY. First, choose what word or phrase you'd like on your hat. Go for something fun and classic, like the phrase peachy keen. I mean, if you're sitting next to a pool sipping something refreshing, peachy keen is what you should be feeling! Now go ahead and use that fabric marker to stencil on your perfect phrase. Use the yarn needle to follow your pattern around with a backstitch.

As soon as you finish the embroidery part, make sure you make a beeline to the nearest pool with a La Croix in hand. This is the final MOST IMPORTANT step in this DIY!

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Reading material Improve your tan and your mind!

With so many distractions, short articles or novellas are much easier to conquer at the beach, which is why magazines and short fictions are beach favourites. This summer, try picking up something inspirational, romantic or funny, or any genre filled with little tips or short articles or stories that will leave you glowing inside and out!

Sunscreen and Sunglasses We've all been taught the importance of sunscreen from a young age, which is why protection from the harsh rays is a must. Your lips will need sunscreen too, and after-sun moisturiser will revitalise your skin after being in the sun all day.

Every beach trip needs a generously sized carry-all, which is why finding and extra cute one is essential. Super durable bags made of sailcloth are perfect, plus they are lightweight and water resistant, making them the perfect beach companion.

The Perfect Mezze Board

The mezze board is perfect for any summer party or garden get together, or if you simply fancy an elegant get together!

Fills one 50cm board

With a selection of meats, cheese, fruit and veg, you can cater for everyone, or really indulge yourself!

Shopping List -- 1 large chorizo -- 1 wedge of brie or camembert to your taste -- 100g of salad leaves, including or separate spinach -- 100g cucumber, tomatoes (large tomatoes or cherry), celery# -- 1 melon of your choice To make the second bit -- Lay your goodies on your wood or slate board, arranging

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them in any way you please!

-- To add flair to your board, lay flowers on the table, as in the image opposite, and fill pots and bowls with salad leaves and any extras you fancy with your board.

-- For extra flair, fill mason jars with fresh or shop bought lemonade or cordials, for that extra elegant touch!

-- Mezze Boards can be filled with whatever type of simmer food you fancy - salads, cured meats and cheeses, fruits, fish or even sweets and cakes!

Fill your board with your ideal summer spread, perfect for a summer gathering or a simple picnic.

Berry picking and the perfect summer pie As the weather gets better and better during midsummer in the UK, Pick Your Own farms are the best places to be. Its as easy as picking up your green punnet and meandering through the fields between 20ft hedgerows. Berry picking is the perfect answer to a lazy but yummy summer afternoon, casually strolling along, picking fruit and chit chatting away

The most popular berries in season during the summer are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries.

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Summer berries are the perfect alternatives to the relatively autumnal pudding - pie. Alongside pies, berries can be made into ice lollies, sorbets or a cheeky cocktail

sprinkle the mixture over the blueberries

Ingredients -- 113 grams of white sugar --- 3 tbsp. of cornstarch -- 1/4 tsp. of salt -- 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon -- 4 cups fresh blueberries -- pastry for 9inch short -crust pie -- 1 tbsp. of butter -- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees -- Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon, and

-- Bake pie on the lower shelf of the oven for about 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden.

Line pie dish with one pie crust and pour the blueberry mix into the crust, then dot with butter.

-- Enjoy your pie with custard, ice cream or whatever you Cut the remaining pastry fancy for a light into 1/2-1/4 inch wide strips, and make a summer dessert. lattice top in whichever pattern you prefer.

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-- Crimp and flute the edges to your style Serves 4

The Great British summer can be some what elusive, so make the most of with the right essentials and the right summer recipes. Summer Living in the Countryside is the second instalment of the Seasons in the Country series.

Autumn Living in the

Beautiful beaches along the English coast, British Countryside forest walks, meadows and clearings are great places to picnic, put up a barbecue or simply relax in the sun.

In this book you will find:  The best list of beach essentials  Great ideas for picnics or stay at home garden parties  Great summer recipes, using in season fruit and veg  Great summer outfits for every occasion

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