Easy summery recipe which is also great for street parties.
portions: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time:: 20 minutes
Total time:: 25 minutes
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, ready chopped
300 g extra lean minced beef
2 tsp chilli powder (according to taste)
400 g can tomatoes
100 g Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs
8 soft tortilla wraps
1.Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and mince and fry until…
Dear London Mums
This month I realised how much I love this city and its people! Is it maybe because it looks at its best with all these Union Jack flags and clean streets? Or maybe I am just infatuated with this buzzing metropole? I am Italian so patriotic flags waving has never really been my thing. Neither I have been a royalist by any mean and I have never particularly liked all these…
This blog features Polly Betton’s Party Hosting Tips and Quotes on how to throw a great Royal British party.
1. Bunting
Oodles of the stuff. Bunting is brilliant and this is the perfect moment to go bananas with it. Personally, I like the old-fashioned fabric kind but there are all sorts of options out there now, from beautifully embroidered stuff to nicely weatherproof plastic. Use…
Amazing Party Hosting Tips and Quotes by Polly Betton.
1. Communicate with your guests
When you invite guests be as clear as possible about what sort of party it is (i.e. is it formal or relaxed, tightly planned or easy going) so that they know what to expect and what you expect of them. Ask them to RSVP, then send out a reminder email to confirmed attendees around a week before the party with…
Top ten dishes / drinks for a Jubilympic summer party – and how to put your own special spin on them
Polly Betton’s top ten dishes / drinks for a British summer party – and advice on how to put your own special spin on them.
1. Gin and tonic
The gin and tonic is a quintessentially English drink. Make your version memorable by infusing the gin with rosemary. Simply add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to your bottle of gin and leave in a cool, dark space for 3-5 days, shaking…
2012 promises to be a momentous Jubilympic year and the countdown to London 2012 is in full swing! 2012 will not only see London hosting the world’s largest sporting event this summer, but we will also all be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So it’s little wonder we have lots of reasons to get out the bunting and organise a street party or two. And naturally our iconic Union Jack…
This easy recipe can be served as a light dessert, or even on the BBQ. Perfect served with a generous scoop of Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream. You will impress your guests!
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
8 scoops of Carte D’Or Amaretto and Vanilla Ice Cream (200g/400ml) – this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe
4 ripe peaches
1 tsp icing sugar
A drizzle…
The ultimate street party is all about the people – friends, family, neighbours or work colleagues, it’s the perfect chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a bank holiday weekend! So make sure you follow our top tips to create your very own Jubilympic street party. If you cannot have the Queen in person attending, make sure that you throw a great party without HM!
Tip 1: Serve tasty food and…
This recipe isan indulgent breakfast treat and perfect for special occasions.
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Ingredients
8 scoops of Carte D’Or Caramel Cinnamon Waffle Ice Cream (224g/400ml)- this is the ice cream we have used for this recipe
8 sweet waffles
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp caster sugar
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
25g chopped pecan nuts
Method
PLACE the waffles onto a baking tray.
Lots of people have asked me recently if I know where the Pageant is starting from, where it goes etc etc. Then I researched and I found this amazing iPad app that will help getting people to the right places at the right time during the Pageant journey.
The great thing is that this is the only official Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant iPad App with the approval from the Queen. So it is official…