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Still hitting the right note

WITH not quite the summer we had all imagined, creativity seems key in keeping the house entertained and finding ways to help lift all our spirits.

I had planned for this month’s recipes to be perfect posh picnic ideas for you to take to a grand country house opera occasion, such as Glyndebourne, however, with many events postponed or cancelled, I have decided to suggest a slightly alternative use.

Still choose a date to get dressed up, make a delicious picnic, nominate the best singer/musician in the house (or find a portable speaker

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