Summer has finally arrived and everyone is cleaning the BBQ, getting out the sun lounger and enjoying a bit of much needed summer sun to top up our lovely milky-white tans.

And while everyone is getting into the summer spirit, thousands of people are hosting summer BBQ’s for their families and friends to sit back, with a glass of wine, some good food and good conversation.

If you are hosting a BBQ this summer and want to impress your guests, then why not bake your very own summer desserts?

From cakes to summer fruit treats, why not spend a little time in the kitchen with the apron and oven mitts at the ready, and wow your guests with your scrumptious culinary skills.

And if you are not too sure about where to start, then don’t worry too much as we at Ulster Weavers have come up with our favourite summer treats that will keep your guests super full and coming back for seconds.

1. Lemon strawberry bars

These delightful summer treats are perfect as a light snack for your guests. If they have stuffed their bellies with plenty of BBQ food, we can guarantee they will find room for these tasty treats.

Full recipe…

2. Blueberry Pie

A blueberry pie is actually an easy dessert to make, but many people shy away from cakes thinking they are going to make a complete mess of it. This summer pie will go down beautifully at the end of the evening when the BBQ food has settled and everyone wants a sugary treat to finish of a fantastic dinner.

Full Recipe…

3. Sparkling Strawberry Cocktail 

It’s all about the summer fruits this year and what better way to finish off the evening with a sparkling strawberry cocktail.

A delicious treat to finish off the fabulous BBQ food.

Full Recipe…

RHS Hooker's Orchard Muff Tea Cosy

And if you are really wanting to be the domestic goddess or the hostest with the mostest this summer, then why not wear the full attire with a complete apron, tea towel and oven mitt set from UlsterWeavers.com. The home furnishings website have some absolutely stunning summer floral designs so you can show off to all your guests.

And the beautiful summer Hooker’s Orchard collection is the perfect product range to wear when entertaining your guests. The creative plant and flower prints featured on each product gives it that perfect summer look for 2010. The product range comes complete with tea cosy, oven glove, apron, pott mitt, PVC or cotton bag and tea towel.

The home furnishings website has many fabulous collections on offer in some stunning styles, so even if your cooking doesn’t really hit the spot, you know that your aprons will.

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