Around 17.7 million people are celebrating their birthday on any given day of the year. For the millions of us who will be marking birthdays, celebrating wedding anniversaries or throwing baby showers while in lockdown, there are still ways to make the day special.
With just a bit of creativity and the power of technology, here’s how to throw a top party from self-isolation.
Wine and cheese night
Tell all of your guests to purchase the same cheese selection box and ask each to pick a wine or two to pair with them. Then organise a video call so everyone can explain their selections and discuss the merits of a Somerset goat versus a Cornish Yarg.
Selections of artisan cheeses can be ordered online from specialist retailers such as Pong Cheese and The Cheese Society. Our favourites are Pong’s French Superior Selection Box, with its deliciously pungent mix of creamy Epoisses and tangy Roquefort, and the Society’s Cheesemongers Choice.
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