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Authors: Paul Burrell
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pie. Brush the pie edge with egg white and place the pastry over the pie. Trim the edges and seal. Make a small hole in the centre for the steam to escape.
5. Roll the trimmings and cut out leaf shapes. Brush the top with egg white and arrange the leaves on top. Sprinkle with the caster sugar. Stand the dish or tin on a hot baking sheet and bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the fruit is tender and the top is golden brown.
Cook's note: heat a baking sheet for 5 minutes before baking the pie. This helps the pastry underneath to cook better.
CREME ANGLAISE
Makes: approx. 750 ml/1¼ pt
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: approx. 1 2 minutes
7 medium egg yolks
75g/3oz caster sugar
600 ml/1 pt milk
1 vanilla pod, split
1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy.
2. Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the vanilla pod. Heat until near boiling, then remove from the heat and pour over the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
3. Pour back into the saucepan, set over a low heat and cook, stirring, until the custard thickens sufficiently to coat the back of the spoon. Do not allow to boil. Pass through a sieve into a serving jug, and serve hot or cold.
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KENSINGTON PALACE
From the reign of William III in 1689, Kensington Palace has been a Royal residence. Queen Victoria was born there, and lived there until she succeeded the throne. Queen Mary was also born there.
It became the residence of the Princess of Wales. Here she was able to enjoy the solitude and quietness of her own private walled garden, only a few feet away from her apartment within the Palace. The high red-brick walls covered with roses, wisteria and clematis offered her sanctuary during the summer months. She would regularly pick scented English roses, her favourite, from the garden and place them on her desk or by her bedside. Today, Princess Margaret, Princess Alice, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent all reside and retain offices in the building.
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SUMMER
Lazy, hot summer days are synonymous with an assorted calendar of social events such as Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, the Henley Regatta and Buckingham Palace Garden Parties. It is the most avidly awaited season and provides us all with endless days and nights of outdoor freedom. Long, cool drinks in the garden often lead to barbecues, informal and impromptu social gatherings.
Trooping the Colour, the Queen's official birthday parade, heralds the beginning of the Royal summer season. It is followed by the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and the four-day race calendar at Royal Ascot. I vividly remember sitting behind the Queen in her carriage, riding down the ‘home straight’ of the racecourse. For the first part of the journey, all around was silent, but as the crowds drew nearer, the applause and cheering grew louder and louder. As we turned into the paddock the Royal procession was greeted by a full rendition of the National Anthem, played by the brass band of the Household Division. I was always proud to witness, at such close quarters, the public display of adoration for the Queen.
In between the races and visits to the paddock, Her Majesty and her guests would take tea in the Royal Box. They would be offered an assortment of homemade ice creams, seasonal fruits, sandwiches and cakes. Champagne, Pimm's and traditional blends of freshly brewed teas would also be served.
Rows of regimentally parked chauffeur-driven limousines would dispense wicker picnic baskets crammed with edible delights. This is the ultimate in style, but unfortunately we cannot all aspire to such luxury. However, everyone can enjoy a simple outdoor meal.
Most of us look forward to summer picnics, or to suppers or parties in the garden. In the coming pages I've given you a few ideas for the social events that you might be considering, and hopefully the weather will be kind so
5. Roll the trimmings and cut out leaf shapes. Brush the top with egg white and arrange the leaves on top. Sprinkle with the caster sugar. Stand the dish or tin on a hot baking sheet and bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the fruit is tender and the top is golden brown.
Cook's note: heat a baking sheet for 5 minutes before baking the pie. This helps the pastry underneath to cook better.
CREME ANGLAISE
Makes: approx. 750 ml/1¼ pt
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: approx. 1 2 minutes
7 medium egg yolks
75g/3oz caster sugar
600 ml/1 pt milk
1 vanilla pod, split
1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy.
2. Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the vanilla pod. Heat until near boiling, then remove from the heat and pour over the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
3. Pour back into the saucepan, set over a low heat and cook, stirring, until the custard thickens sufficiently to coat the back of the spoon. Do not allow to boil. Pass through a sieve into a serving jug, and serve hot or cold.
----
KENSINGTON PALACE
From the reign of William III in 1689, Kensington Palace has been a Royal residence. Queen Victoria was born there, and lived there until she succeeded the throne. Queen Mary was also born there.
It became the residence of the Princess of Wales. Here she was able to enjoy the solitude and quietness of her own private walled garden, only a few feet away from her apartment within the Palace. The high red-brick walls covered with roses, wisteria and clematis offered her sanctuary during the summer months. She would regularly pick scented English roses, her favourite, from the garden and place them on her desk or by her bedside. Today, Princess Margaret, Princess Alice, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent all reside and retain offices in the building.
----
SUMMER
Lazy, hot summer days are synonymous with an assorted calendar of social events such as Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, the Henley Regatta and Buckingham Palace Garden Parties. It is the most avidly awaited season and provides us all with endless days and nights of outdoor freedom. Long, cool drinks in the garden often lead to barbecues, informal and impromptu social gatherings.
Trooping the Colour, the Queen's official birthday parade, heralds the beginning of the Royal summer season. It is followed by the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and the four-day race calendar at Royal Ascot. I vividly remember sitting behind the Queen in her carriage, riding down the ‘home straight’ of the racecourse. For the first part of the journey, all around was silent, but as the crowds drew nearer, the applause and cheering grew louder and louder. As we turned into the paddock the Royal procession was greeted by a full rendition of the National Anthem, played by the brass band of the Household Division. I was always proud to witness, at such close quarters, the public display of adoration for the Queen.
In between the races and visits to the paddock, Her Majesty and her guests would take tea in the Royal Box. They would be offered an assortment of homemade ice creams, seasonal fruits, sandwiches and cakes. Champagne, Pimm's and traditional blends of freshly brewed teas would also be served.
Rows of regimentally parked chauffeur-driven limousines would dispense wicker picnic baskets crammed with edible delights. This is the ultimate in style, but unfortunately we cannot all aspire to such luxury. However, everyone can enjoy a simple outdoor meal.
Most of us look forward to summer picnics, or to suppers or parties in the garden. In the coming pages I've given you a few ideas for the social events that you might be considering, and hopefully the weather will be kind so
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