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THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT<br />
GUERNSEY SUMMER<br />
The Bailiwick of Guernsey<br />
really comes into its own in the<br />
summertime as long evenings<br />
and great weather bring<br />
islanders out of hibernation<br />
for the first tentative ventures<br />
outdoors after spring. Here,<br />
Livingroom Estate Agents<br />
founder, CEO Simon Torode,<br />
takes inspiration from the<br />
big screen to provide his<br />
very own recipe for the<br />
perfect Guernsey summer.<br />
Locally grown and produced<br />
food and drink is an increasingly<br />
common sight around the Bailiwick<br />
of Guernsey and traditional local<br />
recipes are also coming to the fore,<br />
largely thanks to the big screen<br />
success of The Guernsey Literary<br />
and Potato Peel Pie Society.<br />
Many who’ve seen the film will have<br />
been captivated by the portrayal<br />
of the island and we’re lucky that<br />
traditional stone cottages like<br />
those in the film still exist today and<br />
regularly come up for sale. They’re<br />
always incredibly popular houses for<br />
people who want to own their own<br />
small slice of Guernsey history.<br />
A local premiere of the film in the<br />
spring saw big names such as Lily<br />
James and director Mike Newell<br />
attending a glamorous evening that<br />
celebrated the best of Guernsey. The<br />
film really captures the spirit of the<br />
island and is exposing Guernsey to<br />
national and international audiences,<br />
something that we passionately<br />
believe in at Livingroom.<br />
It won’t have escaped anyone<br />
who has seen the film that the pie<br />
that is becoming known around<br />
the world is actually the subject of<br />
mockery from the characters as<br />
it, perhaps unsurprisingly, doesn’t<br />
taste very good. As an antidote, I’ve<br />
concocted a much more appealing<br />
dish: the perfect Guernsey summer.<br />
If you’d like to buy your very<br />
own slice of Guernsey life<br />
call the Livingroom team<br />
on +44 1481 233008 or<br />
email info@livingroom.gg<br />
LAVINNAIRE<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
A generous helping of the outdoors<br />
An open mind<br />
The best of local produce<br />
Friends and/or family (whatever you have to hand is fine)<br />
Sunshine (for baking in)<br />
Sea legs<br />
METHOD<br />
LE TRUCHON<br />
The trick to a good Guernsey summer is the outdoors. Houses with south-facing<br />
gardens really come into their own in the summer months and are always high<br />
on the wish lists of Livingroom’s clients. The west coast enjoys the stunning<br />
sunsets and fresh sea air so many of the island’s properties in the western<br />
parishes will get the sunshine late into the lazy summer evenings – perfect for<br />
enjoying a barbecue and drinks in the garden with friends and family. If you<br />
can’t find a south or west-facing garden, Guernsey’s parks work just as well.<br />
We’re hugely lucky in Guernsey to benefit from some exceptional food,<br />
whether it’s prepared in one of our amazing restaurants or sourced from the<br />
island’s famous “hedge veg” stalls for cooking yourself. Whichever you prefer,<br />
there’s not much better than a Guernsey crab sandwich, some barbecued<br />
local seafood or a salad made with vegetables straight from the garden.<br />
Mix in some variety; Guernsey has a huge amount to offer in the summer<br />
months, from cliff walking on the spectacular south coast to water sports<br />
in a generous bay like Cobo. There’s something for everyone, young<br />
or old, so make sure you season your summer to your own taste.<br />
Bring the whole thing up to a nice gentle heat, but take care not to burn.<br />
With eight hours of sunshine a day and the sea temperature climbing to<br />
around 17 degrees in August there’s plenty of incentive to let your summer<br />
get nice and hot. But nothing ruins the flavour of summer as much as getting<br />
burnt, so seek out some shade every now and then to allow to cool.<br />
Source some exotic ingredients and prepare your sea legs. Right on the doorstep<br />
of Guernsey are the islands of Herm and Sark, which both offer excellent<br />
summer getaways for anything from a day trip to a longer stay. The islands<br />
have immense natural beauty and are a remedy to the hustle and bustle of daily<br />
life. So relax, unwind and hop on the boat to enjoy a taste of the quiet life.<br />
Bailiwick summers are as varied as the person who’s enjoying them;<br />
but what is certain is that it’s easy to make the most of the season<br />
when you live somewhere as beautiful and friendly as Guernsey.<br />
So what are you waiting for? We wish you were here.<br />
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