I used Dorie's sweet tart dough from this post and filled the baked cases with a little whipped double cream. Just add ripe, summer fruits.
Little pastry cases ready to bake
Filled with strawberries, raspberries and a few blueberries
Wimbledon
Last Saturday, my 15 yr old son took me to Wimbledon! His name came up for tickets at our tennis club, and because the person in front of him swapped his tickets for No. 1 court tickets, we got seats on centre court. Although I've been a few times before, these were really good seats, not too far up and just behind the royal box - which was interesting because it was 'Sporting Saturday' and they had quite a few members of our Olympic gold medalists as guests, including Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Sir Chris Hoy along with other members of our winning cycling team.
A view of some of the outside courts
The weather was wonderful as we walked around - you can get right up to the edge on the outside courts - the sound that the racquet makes as it hits the ball is electrifying.
Getting up close on the outside courts
Finding your way around
Henman Hill
We sat on the famous 'Henman Hill', which was filled with anticipation as our man Andy Murray would be playing later, then headed off to centre court for the main matches.
These were the matches we saw and the results:
Centre court, absolutely packed
Our man in action
That famous roof
Even if you are not a great tennis fan, going to Wimbledon is a fabulous experience - and you don't have to be on the best court to have a great day (but it sure helps!)
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28 comments:
Wow Nic....what a great day you must have had....I'm not a fan of sports in general, but you got to see some very good matches.
BTW, the tarts look good too!! :o)
Hi Nic loving the strawberry tarts just perfect for Wimbledon season.
WOW - how lucky to get good seats centre court it must have been spectacular Nic. I have only ever been once and as you know I'm a fan of Wimbledon and tennis.
Those summer tarts look delicious. I m watching tennis right now :) lucky you went to Wimbledon
Sounds like a great day and your little strawberry tarts look lovely. Come on ANDY!
I'm completely green with jealousy from the Wimbledon experience! you're so lucky!!!! I was just watching it in TV: not the same!!! I'm glad you had this great experience and that you shared it with us :) Thanks!
The tartlets look like the perfect way to capture summer in a pastry!
Sounds like a fun day out, did you try the famous Wimbledon strawberries?
Those tarts look simply delicious! They remind me of the summer I ate tarts all the way from London to York. And lucky you, getting the good seats at Wimbledon. Sounds like a fabulous outing.
Patchwork - my other son got to go last year with hubby, and so this year it was my turn. I don't mind some sports, but would pass on golf for sure, LOL!
Rosie - it was pretty spectacular, great atmosphere!
Snooky - I am soooo lucky! I will be glued to the tv to see Andy Murray on Friday.
Katie - yeah, GO ANDY!!!
Marta - wish I could have snuck you in as well, nevermind - tv is the next best thing!
Sam - I wasn't in the mood for the strawberries, but did have some Pimms at £6.30 a pop!!
Lisa - wow, that's a long way for the tarts to come from! Hope they were good.
The tarts look just perfect.
Gorgeous looking tarts Nic. fresh & exciting & in the Wimbledon spirit. never been there in season, but another of my aunts lived in Wimbledon for many years & we visited often. Your pictures brought back beautiful memories. What fun you've had! Is this the first year they are using the roof? Glad you could enjoy this great event, & gladder that you shared it with us! xoxoxo
wow wimbledon I am jealous what an experience and greta tarts so happy you had fun with your son lOL
Those strawberry and blueberry tarts look wonderful and very tempting.
Dounds like the perfect way to spend a day to me..and afterwards delicious tarts:D
although tennis isn't necessarily my favorite sport, seeing the game played at wimbledon is definitely on my bucket list. great pictures, and great tarts--those pans are so uniquely shaped, i love them!
I have been watching on BBC1 & BBC2 every day, since Wimbledon started! I am also for our Andy Murray!!
But he has to watch out for Andy Roddick, if he wants to make it to the finals!
Your tartes look beautiful & as yummie as always,...
Lovely pictures too from Wimbledon!!
That must have been a fantastic experience, Nic! I'm so happy for you!
those tarts are amazing! and so is wimbledon :) looks like you are having a great summer!
Wow - lucky you! And what a lovely son you have!
Nic, you lucky girl!That must have been quite some experience. I'm sure you must have enjoyed the day. And what lovely little treats too :-)
Wimbledon should start selling your tarts!
xx
I was a big fan of tennis in my childhood; now it's another thing...
I really like this tart tins, very cute tartelettes !
This is my favourite thing to do with strawberries and raspberries in summer! Perfect Wimbledon food, heh.
Hello my friend,
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So, now you know!
Wow you had great seats! Tarts and Tennis, this is a great post. Your tarts are so cute!
The little tarts look great! Not really into tennis but looks like a great day out! x
Wow Wimbledon would be such a great event to attend. I watched the matches on tv, it was great. Love the pastries, so elegant.
great presentation with the tarts :)
Look how delicious this is and looks. I am so impressed a real treat for this time of year well done. :) kisses xxx
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