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Despite a last minute re-location to our front room, our Jubilee picnic (which was originally meant to take place in the park along with thousands of others but was eventually rained off) was a huge hit. My Mum did a seriously stellar job with the homemade treats including sausage rolls, potato salad, cheese and bacon twists, impressive cupcakes, iced orange and ginger biscuits, scones and clotted cream and, of course, Coronation Chicken.

While we're not particularly bothered about the royals, it was most definitely worth celebrating the jubilee if just for the food. I'm seriously full up now, but the fridge is packed with leftovers that are calling me.

Josephine enjoyed the festivities, especially her homemade crown courtesy of her cousins and Auntie Chloe. She even got in on some flag waving action. Until she tried to eat it, at least.
 
It's crazy to think that when we were celebrating another royal event last year Josephine was just a tiny speck in my belly; we didn't even know she was there. And this year she was sat with us, laughing away and filling our lives with joy. What a difference a year makes.

Oh, and happy Diamond Queenie.

ps. tune in on Friday for some lovely treats for you, my lovely readers. It'll be my 250th post and I have a couple of giveaways and awesome offers lined up for you all xx

14 comments:

  1. Sounds like a fab picnic- you are all so gorgeous- what great pics, Jo xx

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  2. Oh, that food looks wonderful! Well done to your Mum. Happy Jubilee to you too. We had a little tea party with small people, cakes and colouring.

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    1. We had colouring too! My nephews attempted their own union jacks. Some were good, some were a little fruity! x

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  3. What is coronation chicken? Seems like I've read about this before. Recipe please

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    1. Oh now, I have no clue on the recipre front (my mum made it!) but it's basically poached chicken in a mayo/curry powder mix with corriander, apricots and almonds. So good! It was created when the Queen was coronated in 1952 so it was a must on Tuesday! x

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  4. soooo cute! what a lovely jubilee party.

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  5. Found your blog through another, and must say that your little one is so darn cute. I'm also jealous that you get to live in the beautiful city of Bath! Nice blog.

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  7. The Coronation Chicken was invented for the banquet following the Queen's coronation apparently. It's a family favourite and we have it at every family get-together!

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  8. Lovely jolly Jubilee post, Nell! How cute is your baba in her hat?! Thanks for checking out my blog - we actually went back to Norfolk to surf over the long weekend and it turned out to be the only place in the UK with sunshine. very lucky! I hope the weather sorts itself out for your trip to Cornwall in August...hurry up sunshine! xx

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  9. Hi Nell your photography is lovely what camera do you use?

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    1. Hi Sacha,
      Thank you! I use a Canon 500D with a 50mm lens on. I'm certainly not an expert but I'm learning all the time! I'd definitely recommend it xx

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  10. What fun! Sounds like a lovely little celebration x

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  11. What a beautiful post and it looks like a lovely celebration. I watched the Jubilee concert from afar and it brought tears to my eyes. I do have a very soft spot for the royal family. Your little babe is absolutely gorgeous.
    Thank you for your comment on my recent post... I am so pleased you did, as it led me back to your delightful blog here. Look forward to following along with your adventures from now on xo

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