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A very berry affair

Strawberries and cream are a time-honoured Wimbledon tradition. With the berries out of season now, a chef shares tips on using the frozen version with an innovative twist

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Strawberries and cream are synonymous with Wimbledon. Pics Courtesy/Getty Images

Strawberries and cream are synonymous with Wimbledon. Pics Courtesy/Getty Images

It’s impossible to imagine watching a game of tennis at Wimbledon, without it being accompanied by indulging in a bowl (or punnet) of fresh strawberries and cream. After all, as per official estimates, roughly 27 tons of strawberries and 7,000 litres of cream are consumed by fans every year during the tournament. It is believed that the popularity of this snack lies in the fact that the berries are in season in England this time of the year and that, in Victorian England, it was fashionable to be spotted eating them. However, with the last of the strawberries bidding adieu to Mumbai-based fans a few months ago, we have little choice but to make do with their frozen counterparts.

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