Today is a special day for many reasons
Here are just a few reasons why I love this day so much. Of course, mostly it is related to British Traditions...
Forth of June
Founder of Eton-George III's (yes, that George that lost the Colonies) Birthday is June 4. This is one of the biggest celebrations on the school calendar. boys traditionally dress up and row down the river.
Here or here:
Photo credit
Recipe!
Strawberry Rhubarb Eton Mess
2 lbs strawberries, hulled and halved
1 lb rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup honey or 1/3 cup sugar
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
a few meringues, packaged or made from a recipe
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, rhubarb and honey; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the rhubarb is soft and the mixture thickens. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled.
When you’re ready to assemble the Eton mess, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff. Coarsely crumble some meringues into the bottom of individual glasses or small dishes. Top with layers of fruit, then cream, and another round of meringue-fruit-cream, in whatever order you like. If you like, garnish each with a sprig of mint. Serve immediately. Serves 8.
Epsom Races
The Queen, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge( I love her dress!) -unknown guest-, Princess Beatrice- in floral with a pretty hat (finally) and Princess Eugene in Polka Dots.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex
Colonels Review ( which a week before Trooping of the Color, the Queens Official Birthday). One of these days, I would to see one of them!
(That is an Irish wolfhound that is a mascot for the Irish guards)
I spy, with my little eyeThe Duke of Cambridge's! This is the first time he will be riding in it. Also that is the Duke Of Kent right in front of him
Practice makes perfect!
Birthdays:
GeorgeIII
Noah Wyle
Parker Stevenson my first ever crush! Than I crushed on the other Hardy boy....
Russel Brand
Angelina Jolie
Evan Lysacek- Chicagos own!
Megan & Kathyrn Prescott of UK Skins fame!
And
ME!
Xoxoxoxo Nan and Aine(Who didn't give me any pug kisses for my birthday. *Humph*)
Here are just a few reasons why I love this day so much. Of course, mostly it is related to British Traditions...
Forth of June
Founder of Eton-George III's (yes, that George that lost the Colonies) Birthday is June 4. This is one of the biggest celebrations on the school calendar. boys traditionally dress up and row down the river.
Here or here:
FOURTH OF JUNE AT ETON
Photo credit
Recipe!
Strawberry Rhubarb Eton Mess
2 lbs strawberries, hulled and halved
1 lb rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup honey or 1/3 cup sugar
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
a few meringues, packaged or made from a recipe
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, rhubarb and honey; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the rhubarb is soft and the mixture thickens. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled.
When you’re ready to assemble the Eton mess, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff. Coarsely crumble some meringues into the bottom of individual glasses or small dishes. Top with layers of fruit, then cream, and another round of meringue-fruit-cream, in whatever order you like. If you like, garnish each with a sprig of mint. Serve immediately. Serves 8.
Epsom Races
The Queen, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge( I love her dress!) -unknown guest-, Princess Beatrice- in floral with a pretty hat (finally) and Princess Eugene in Polka Dots.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex
Colonels Review ( which a week before Trooping of the Color, the Queens Official Birthday). One of these days, I would to see one of them!
(That is an Irish wolfhound that is a mascot for the Irish guards)
I spy, with my little eyeThe Duke of Cambridge's! This is the first time he will be riding in it. Also that is the Duke Of Kent right in front of him
Practice makes perfect!
Birthdays:
GeorgeIII
Noah Wyle
Parker Stevenson my first ever crush! Than I crushed on the other Hardy boy....
Russel Brand
Angelina Jolie
Evan Lysacek- Chicagos own!
Megan & Kathyrn Prescott of UK Skins fame!
And
ME!
Xoxoxoxo Nan and Aine(Who didn't give me any pug kisses for my birthday. *Humph*)
