Jubilee Special (Review)
I've been sent two items recently that I really wanted to share with you because they are both incredibly cute and fabulous ways to celebrate Great Britain this Summer.
Clothes Plasters by Jennie Maizels
These clothes plasters are brilliant at extending the life of your little one's favourite pair of jeans or jacket. Iron-on patches that are hard-wearing and designed to cover little tears or worn areas on clothing. The London set of 5 has a lovely unisex selection of patches perfect for jazzing up any little girl's or boy's clothes, while the Pair of London Hearts might well be adorning something of The Boy's (or mine) when we go to Britmums next month!
Available from www.JennieMaizels.com
Milly Green Tableware
We like 'novelty' tableware in this household; it makes dinnertimes more fun and The Boy is more likely to finish his meal when he is engaged. Having been to London over the weekend, The Boy hasn't stopped talking about the London Eye and the big red buses that zoomed along the streets. Milly Green has created a set of tableware which celebrates all thing brilliant and synonymous with London. The gorgeous set includes a bowl, plate, cup and three piece cutlery set.
Available for £20.00 from www. MillyGreen.com
Jubilee Special: Celebrate With Snapfish
I arrived home from work yesterday to find a very large parcel in the porch. Once I'd battled past The Boy who was desperate to know what it was, I managed to find this lovely present from Snapfish:
Along with a selection of quintessentially British food and drink, and the flags and bunting to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in style, there were also a selection of the themed Jubilee party invitations that Snapfish have on offer at the moment.
One of the things that I need to do before the celebrations is buy The Boy a Jubilee mug. I don't know why, it seems to be traditional. I'm not sure what he'll make of it but it's a necessity, and Snapfish have a range of them as well along with other Jubilee gifts. Something for everyone to remember to festivities.
Order by 27th May to receive your gifts for the celebrations.
Jubilee Special: English Cheesecake Company (Review)
Hazy Summer days and balmy evenings remind me of my childhood, when mum would lay the table for dinner with the sun streaming through the large, netted windows. The dustmotes would be floating in the air and the table would be laidened with salads, meats, scotch eggs and buttered new potatoes fresh from the pan where they'd been seasoned with salt and mint from the garden. Invariably pudding would be either an arctic roll or a cheesecake.
To me there is nothing more synonymous with Summers and celebrations than cheesecake. It may not be a terribly British dessert, its origins lie in Ancient Greece and more recently in New York, but I do think it's been assimilated into the nation's heart as much as curry and rice!
Fifteen years ago, two friends decided to set up a company creating exquisite cheesecakes of the 'baked' variety. The English Cheesecake Company was born, as was a new generation of cheesecakes. Sumptuous and indulgent, the English Cheesecake Company's cakes are a true work of art in both presentation and the combination of flavours which dissolve in your mouth.
I was sent a box of their limited edition Minis produced to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee:
I know.
Have you ever seen a more beautiful selection of cheesecakes? There are three types of cheesecakes included in the Jubilee Minis selection:
- left: Vanilla baked cheesecakes, topped with strawberries and white chocolate drizzle.
- middle: Vanilla baked cheesecake, topped with an edible chocolate Union Jack heart.
- right: Vanilla baked cheesecakes, topped with a decadent dark chocolate fudge sauce and luxurious white, dark and milk chocolate crowns.
The cheesecakes are sized for individual portions and are a filling amount for a pudding, especially as they are so rich and tasty. Regardless of the fact that they are smaller, they are still decorated with care and attention. If you are having a special party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, then I would recommend investing in these show-stoppers.
The Jubilee Minis are available from the English Cheesecake Company directly.
I was sent these samples for the purpose of this review, my opinion is honest and unbiased.
