A Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired by Seaside Life

Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beach-hut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry – the perfect summer treat!On a shimmering summer’s day, the waves are calling, the picnic basket is packed, and change is in the air. It’s just the start of an eventful day for a cast of holidaymakers: over one day, sparks will fly, the tide will bring in old faces and new temptations, a proposal is planned, and an unexpected romance simmers...This uplifting collection of eight original short stories and over fifty delicious recipes will transport you to the golden sands of Everdene for a perfect day at the beach hut, wherever you are.Contents:BreakfastThe early birdBreakfast recipesAn early morning swimPicnic FoodI’ve seen that face beforePicnic recipesTreats and SnacksThe deadlineRetreat recipesTen classic beach readsA Birthday BanquetA fair exchangeBirthday banquet recipesA beach hut party top twentySeafood SuppersCatch of the daySeafood supper recipesFamily FavouritesBehind the façadeFamily favourite recipesThe ten best beach hut board gamesA Romantic Dinner For TwoAs the sun goes downRecipes for a romantic dinner for twoThe top ten beach moviesNightcapA difficult choiceTop ten favourite ice creamsStargazing Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beach-hut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry – the perfect summer treat! On a shimmering summer’s day on the coast, the waves are calling, the picnic basket is packed, and change is in the air... A family enjoy their last holiday at a much-loved beach hut. The tide brings in an old face – and a new temptation – while a writer’s retreat is shaken up by a surprise arrival. The simple pleasures of the seaside compete with the Instagram dream, a couple’s future is turned upside down, and a celebratory evening takes a stormy turn. And as the sun sets, an unexpected romance is simmering... From a windswept breakfast while the surf’s up, to a romantic seafood dinner under the stars, enjoy a little taste of the seaside – wherever you are. This uplifting collection of eight original short stories and over fifty delicious recipes will transport you to the golden sands of Everdene for a perfect day at the beach hut. Your favourite authors love to escape with Veronica Henry’s feel-good stories! ‘As uplifting as summer sunshine’ – Sarah Morgan ‘A delicious treat of a book’ – Milly Johnson ‘An utter delight’ – Jill Mansell ‘Truly blissful escapism’ – Lucy Diamond ‘A heartwarming story combined with Veronica’s sublime writing’ – Cathy Bramley Escape To The Coast With This Delicious Collection Of Short Stories And Beach-hut Inspired Recipes From Sunday Times Bestselling Author Veronica Henry - The Perfect Summer Treat! From A Tin Mug Of Crab Chowder To A Feast For Friends And Family, This Is A Celebration Of Sunshine And Sea Air And Salt Spray: A Love Letter To The Beach Hut. This Uplifting Collection Of Eight Brand New Short Stories, Full Of Heart And Humour, Will Transport You To The Golden Sands Of Everdene For A Perfect Day At The Beach Hut, Complemented By Over 50 Delicious Recipes From Veronica Henry's Own Kitchen. From A Windswept Breakfast When The Surf's Up, To A Romantic Seafood Dinner Under The Stars, A Day At The Beach Hut Will Bring A Little Taste Of The Seaside Into Your Life - Wherever You Are... Your Favourite Authors Love To Escape With Veronica Henry's Feel-good Stories! 'as Uplifting As Summer Sunshine' - Sarah Morgan 'a Delicious Treat Of A Book' - Milly Johnson 'an Utter Delight' - Jill Mansell 'truly Blissful Escapism' - Lucy Diamond 'a Heartwarming Story Combined With Veronica's Sublime Writing' - Cathy Bramley Seaside inspiration and recipes for anyone who has ever longed for a beach hut of their own... A celebration of beach hut living, from the bestselling author of the Beach Hut novels. From a tin mug of crab chowder after a bracing dip to a picnic feast for friends and family, this is a celebration of sunshine and sea air and salt spray; a love letter to the beach hut life. Whether you're dreaming of a coastal retreat or planning Christmas on the beach, this book offers a little taste of the seaside to keep in your kitchen or by your bed for those days when you need to get away from it all. Because we all need an escape every now and then...