Celebrate The Olympics: Go British In Montclair

The Summer Olympics are putting the spotlight on all things British. Here are four ways you can celebrate Britain right here in Montclair. If you have your own ideas, comment below or email Shelley@patch.com. 

—Make a no-fuss shepherd's pie, one of my personal favorites! Here's the recipe. Another easy shepherd's pie recipe can be found here.

—Drink a British drink. Melody Kettle of Hot From The Kettle tells us how to make the quintessential British cocktail known as a Pimm's Cup. This classic drink, which does not appear on American Bar menus nearly as frequently as it should, is made with Pimm's Cup No.1, a distilled alcohol made from a gin base. For her recipe, go  To buy Pimms, go to a local wine shop such as on Valley Road.

—Visit  in Montclair, which sells British meat pies, sausage rolls and pasties, as well as British products such as Cadbury chocolates.

—Buy an Olympic-themed t-shirt at in Montclair—or at the nearby Gap store.