Events and activities are well under way for the queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend. Last week, I popped over to Peggy Porschen's on King's Road and had their Jubilee cupcake: Jubilee Gin English Rose. The cupcake is made from buttermilk sponge and English Rose Gin syrup, filled with raspberry compote, and topped with gin and raspberry frosting. A raspberry, sugar crown, gold leaf, and a pink flower has been placed on top. It's a perfect summer treat, and their cakes always photograph so well.
One of the downsides to being on my own is that I have to order before I can claim the table. I had spied two empty tables, but just after I paid my order and headed out of the cafe, a couple of people turned up and nabbed the perfect table; one of them went inside to order. Of course, one of them had to sit right in front (instead of with her back to the railing where there was plenty of room and out of the way from blocking the pavement). So, she's made it into my photograph. They ordered only two glasses of wine, and it took ages to arrive. In fact, I managed to take a lot of photographs and finish my cupcake and lemonade and get ready to leave when their order turned up. I guess Peggy's are used to people having cupcakes, tea, and coffee. Anyway, since the pandemic is less of a problem now, the streets are as busy as they were previously and possibly even busier in some parts of the city.
I absolutely loved the flowers on the tables, and this was a tasty cupcake and one of my favourites yet. Happy Platinum Jubilee!
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