When Summer Meant Daisy Chains and Ginger Beer Floats

When I was little, summer days like this were simpler. I’d be out in the garden, lying in the grass making daisy chains, catching ladybirds, a ginger beer float in hand—vanilla ice cream fizzing up over the rim while the sun turned everything golden. No deadlines, no orders to fill, just the sweetness of being small and thinking summer would last forever.

These days, when I finally get home, I swap a ginger beer float for a gin and tonic or an icy margarita and do what any sensible person would in a heatwave: put my feet up in the shade and not turn on the oven.

Why Scones are Still My Favourite Kind of Baking

But that doesn’t mean I’ve fallen out of love with baking scones. Quite the opposite. I just do most of it in my work kitchen, where the ovens are always on, the counters are dusted with flour, and trays of scones cool ready to be served.

If you’ve ever stopped by, you’ll know there’s usually a fresh batch waiting—light, golden, and just the thing to split open and crown with jam and cream. Scones are still my favourite kind of baking: simple, quick, and guaranteed to make even an ordinary afternoon feel like something to celebrate.

Tips for Gentle Heatwave Baking

If you’re tempted to do a little gentle heatwave baking yourself, here are a few tips:

 Bake first thing in the morning while the kitchen is still cool.
Let the scones cool completely before topping them—warm cream isn’t much fun.
 Try swapping the usual strawberry jam for juicy seasonal fruit like cherries, peaches, or raspberries.
 Take everything outside and have your own little cream tea under a tree, no special occasion required.

Because You Deserve Better Than Dry Microwave Scones

I’ve tried more scones than I can count—some lovely, some forgettable, and a few so over-microwaved they were inedible. If you’ve ever been disappointed by a cream tea, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I love showing people how simple and satisfying it is to make them properly at home.

Fresh scones don’t need to be complicated, but when they’re made with care, they’re a world apart from the soggy, dry versions you so often find. You deserve better.

Ready to Bake Your Own?

If you’d like to feel confident baking them yourself, I’ve put together my free foolproof scone recipe.
It will walk you step by step through creating scones that are tender inside, beautifully risen, and perfect for a summer afternoon—no microwaving required

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Here’s to heatwave days, ginger beer floats (or gin and tonics), daisy chains, and fresh scones—however they find their way to your plate.