Wimbledon 2014

I’ve played tennis since the age of 6 and been a tennis fan in general since before I can remember, but the moment June begins my love for the sport takes a significant leap as, yes, the month of June means the beginning of the world’s biggest- and best- sporting event: WIMBLEDON.

Tennis is the one sport that I can happily sit and watch to its completion, it simply never gets boring. But it’s not just my love of the sport that has me tuning in, but the event itself. It’s quintessentially British, and everything that makes me proud of my nationality. From the strict ‘All-white’ rule, to its traditions, etiquette and popular British pastime of queuing, Wimbledon showcases the best of British.

Going to Wimbledon and sitting on Centre Court watching my favourite tennis stars battle it out, under the unusually hot British sun with my strawberries and cream in tow, is placed high upon my Bucket List. When that day finally comes- and it will, I assure you- I want to be prepared. So, I have put together a little collection of my favourite outfits worn by celebrities and TWAGS (as they are now referred to). Take a peep….

 

 

 

 

Wimbledon has also become synonymous with the classic pairing of Strawberries and Cream. To give a modern twist on this traditional Wimbledon custom, I have found a recipe (courtesy of BBC Good Food) to try out in preparation of the day for WHEN it comes.

Strawberry Cheesecakes

Ingredients

• 85g low-fat biscuits (we used Weightwatchers ginger biscuits)
• 200g tub extra-light soft cheese
• 200g tub 0% fat Greek yogurt
• 4 tbsp caster sugar
• few drops vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp good-quality strawberry jam
• 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced

 

Method

1. Put the biscuits in a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin until you have chunky crumbs. Divide between 4 glasses or small bowls.
2. Beat the soft cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla together until smooth, then spoon over the crumbs and chill until you are ready to serve.
3. Stir the jam in a bowl until loose, then gently stir in the strawberries. Divide the strawberries between the cheesecakes and serve.