Happy d ays
The football kicks off on 10 June. See when your team is playing at live-footballontv.com, invite your mates over and enjoy the game with these delicious snacks: CRISPY POTATO SKINS Ovenbake potatoes, slice in half, then scoop out some of the flesh and finish with your choice of topping. Sweet potatoes work well, too. KOREAN WRAPS Use some firm lettuce leaves, such as little gem,
HOT-DOG HEAVEN Serve up these crowd-pleasers when the half-time whistle blows. Set up a serving station on a table with a choice of garnishes, including grated cheese, onions, peppers and mustard, and let your guests help themselves.
TOP TIP Website and app matchpint.co.uk allows you to search for your nearest bar showing the game.
GINGER PINK LEMONADE Serves 10 Takes 15 mins, plus cooling Cost per serve 80p
ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Most Wimbledon tickets (27 June10 July) have been snapped up, but you can still get a ground pass, which entitles you to use unreserved seating and standing areas on the outer courts. For more info, visit wimbledon.com. If you can’t make it to SW19, try these alternative ways to enjoy the event: Last year Wimbledon caterers served up 235,000 glasses of Pimm’s and 142,000 portions of strawberries. So get in the spirit and enjoy both while watching it on the box. You could also try our lemonade (right) or our boozy twist on strawberries and cream – see tes.co/strawberrytwist. Big screens broadcasting matches often pop up around the country, from public squares to shopping centres, so check out local info in the run-up to the tournament, then head over to one for a lively atmosphere. Inspired to pick up a racket? Go to lta.org.uk, and type in your postcode for a list of courts where you can play for free, plus ‘pay and play’ and clubs to join. Many clubs have offers on memberships around Wimbledon time, so keep your eyes peeled. 28
Put 2 sliced lemons and 150g (5oz) raspberries in a pan with 100g (3½oz) caster sugar, 300ml (½pt) water and 1 sprig of rosemary. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before straining into a jug through a sieve. Allow to cool completely. Pour the syrup into a jug with lots of ice cubes and top up with 1·5ltr (2½pt) ginger beer. Pour into glasses and serve each with extra lemon wedges and a sprig of rosemary to stir. Each serving contains Energy
Fat
Saturates
Sugars
Salt
530kJ 125kcal 6%
0g 0%
0g 0%
31g 35%
0g 0%
of the reference intake. See page 96. Carbohydrate 31g Protein <1g Fibre <1g
WEATHER-PROOF FUN FIELDS OF DREAMS Soak up festival vibes at home by screening past and present live music acts from the Eden Project in Cornwall, on Eden Sessions TV (YouTube). Or try hayfestival.com for a library of past performances and talks. BRING THE OUTDOORS IN Should the rain ruin your alfresco plans, roll out your picnic blanket inside, then recreate the great outdoors with wildlife sounds from around the world, courtesy of naturesoundmap.com. MINI BAKE-OFF Get the kids involved in a baking challenge. Keep it simple by making some cupcakes beforehand (visit tes.co/ easycupcakes) and see who has the most flair for decorating them.
Game on
Discover great games to play in your local park or garden at tes.co/summergames
WORDS AVIVA ATTIAS, REBECCA DODD, JO WOODERSON PHOTOGRAPHY STUART OVENDEN ILLUSTRATIONS CIARA PHELAN RECIPES EMMA JANE FROST FOOD STYLING JOY SKIPPER PROP STYLING JENNY IGGLEDEN
FOOTY FEVER
to make a cup shape. Fill with cooked minced beef and shredded pork. Prepare the wraps before your guests arrive, then garnish with chilli flakes, spring onions or sesame seeds. Or try this black bean tofu version at tes.co/lettucewraps.