Summer Garden Party
August 22, 2013
Phew, it’s hot…but I’m not complaining! The UK heatwave is welcome at the Headmaster’s House. The grass may be dry, crisp and yellow, but we are all enjoying long evenings in the garden and the children are cooling down with the occasional water fight.
A few weeks ago we welcomed family and friends to the house for a special family celebration. I was far too busy chatting and serving lunch to take photos…only just remembered to take some of the roses once all was quiet the following day. Here are a few of the recipes that worked a treat…
The star of the lunch was this delicious pulled pork recipe from The Pioneer Woman…put it all together and pop in the low oven overnight.
Another Pioneer Woman recipe, this really is the ‘best macaroni salad’.
My first attempt making a pavlova, this Donna Hay recipe worked a treat.
We said our farewells and guests left with a bottle of homemade Elderflower Fizz as a goodie bag treat. Another first attempt, this Elderflower Fizz tastes like summer and is a little too easy to drink…I have made a note to make double next year!
I had intended to make up goodie bags of homemade honeycomb, but things didn’t quite go to plan…I blame the hot July days and my fear of hot bubbling sugar!
The Headmaster's Wife 