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Here we go everyone - the faces behind the names. This is a group shot of those UK bloggers who plonked themselves down by the Thames for last weeks Regatta. [More details here]. Who do we have then? On the left we have Nick husband to Jeanne (Cooksister), then the cool dude with the tan at the back is me (spittoon/spittonextra) (it's either a tan or a hot flush from too much Pimms), then Johanna (Passionate Cook). In the front in white is Xochitl (Xochitl Cooks) over her left shoulder is Shana (OwlFish not totally a food blogger but welcome none the less) . In blue at the back is Jenni (Pertelote) and the June (Bread-Water-Salt-Oil) and finally a non-blogger whose name I embarrassingly admit to having forgotten. Nice hat though.

Last year a bunch (or it is a munch? or how about a brunch?) of Brit-bloggers met-up at the Henley Royal Regatta and had an an almighty good time picnicking on the banks of the Thames. And guess what? They (and that includes me) are doing it again this year. This Saturday to be precise.

The weather looks like it is going to be hot; the food preparations are underway; the drinks orders are in (Pimms all the way this year; although I might grab a beer or two) and the invites have garnered an impressive selection of bloggers. If you are passing (we'll be the loud lot with the most impressive food spread along the bank) do say hello.

The picture here is a practice run for some 'rustic' tarts (dainty I can't do) made with Merchant Gourmet Dulce de Leche that I might take along. (Wonder if I should bury a slither of banana under the caramel?) My main contribution though is going to be a Prosciutto and Artichoke Schiacciate which I'll blog about when I make it on Friday.