Summer

June, July, August
British summer time equals celebrations, barbecues and festivals accompanied by the occasional down pour of heavy showers. I’m very excited as my vegetable garden is doing very well. We are planning a brilliant harvest festival this year as I’m expecting a healthy crop of home grown produce. All I need is a couple of chickens then I’m sorted.

At it’s best during June…
Artichokes, Asparagus, Sorrel, Rocket, Broccoli, Aubergines, Courgettes, Fennel, Mange Tout, New Potatoes, Peas, Radishes, Runner beans, Spring Onions, Turnips, Watercress, Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Elderflowers, Gooseberries, Cantaloupe Melons, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Lamb, Wood Pigeon, Cod, Crab, Dover Sole, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Plaice, Salmon, Sardines, Sea Bass, Sea Trout, Grey Mullet, Broad Beans, Onions, Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Blackcurrants, Plums, Redcurrants, Beetroot, Green Beans, Suffolk Samphire, Sea Purslane.

Special Celebrations During June…
Taste Festivlas (London & Edinburgh) Fathers Day, Wimbledon

At it’s best during July…
English Lamb, Broccoli, Beetroot, Clams, Blueberries, Onions, Rocket, Strawberries, Redcurrants, Raspberries, Sorrel, Plums, Salmon, Peaches, Nectarines, Gooseberries, Cherries, Blackcurrants, Apricots, Spinach, Salad Leaves, Radishes, Potatoes, Peas, Globe Artichokes, Aubergines, Courgettes, Runner Beans, Tomaotes, Grey Mullet, Kholrabi, Cucumbers, Calabrese, Broad beans, Heritage Tomatoes, Mulberries, Loganberries, Garlic, Monkfish, Plaice, Scallops, Sea Bass, Wood Pigeon, Fennel, Clams, Mackerel, Sardines, Cod, Crab, Dover Sole, Greengages, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, John Dory, Lobster, Rabbit, Green Beans, Lemon Sole, Suffolk Samphire, Sea Purslane.

Special Celebrations During July…
Henley Royal Regatta

At it’s best during August…
Artichokes, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Onions, Broad Beans, Rocket, Cabbages, Carrots, Cucumbers, Fennel, Peas, Raspberries, Runner Beans, Tomatoes, Plums, Sorrel, Spinach, Sweet corn, Apricots, Blackberries, Greengages, Wood Pigeon, Clams, Courgettes, Lamb, Rabbit, Redcurrants, Kohlrabi, Figs, Marrow, Cornish Sardines, Nectarines, Damsons, Loganberries, Melons, Cod, Crab, Dover Sole, Grey Mullet, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Plaice, Salmon, Sardines, Scallops, Sea Bass, Squid, Turbot, Hare, Crayfish, Watercress, Chard, Suffolk Samphire, Sea Purslane.

Special Celebrations During August…
Notting Hill Carnival, Edinburgh and Reading Festivals

Herring Escabeche Salad

It’s nearly the end of summer. We have endured heavy downpours over the past week and my heart goes out to the farmers who are struggling to harvest their crops.…

Salted Peanut Brittle Biscuits

A few years ago Mr.P and I were seduced by the bright lights and glamour of New York City. We planned a gourmet trip with a hectic itinerary. We drew…

Set Goat’s Milk Pudding With Cherry Sherbet Dusted Doughnut

The British cherry season is definitely something special to celebrate and enjoy. Sadly, it’s reported that in the last 50 years Britain has lost 90% of its cherry orchards and…

Lavish Lobster Macaroni Bake

The time has passed and  the pub is finally open.  Mr.P and I agreed all along, the style of food that we will cook and serve in the pub would…

Malted Prune Loaf

All the credit for this recipe goes to Dan Lepard. I have to confess that I did make a few changes as we all know cooking and baking are subjective…

Orford-Landed Seabass with Crispy Potatoes, Bacon and Sea Purslane

Orford is a fantastic place, getting to it is slightly tricky as it requires manoeuvring down a  narrow country lane but the “pot of gold at the end of the…

Elderflowers Crème Fraîche Tart with British Strawberries

Finally the elderflowers have shown their face, slightly later than last year as I had all my elderflower goodies made by this time. I’m a firm believer that all good…

Cranachan, Small Pots of Raspberry Pleasure

I’m a fool for all things nice and nothing beats the combination of toasted oats, raspberries, whisky and a spoonful of heather honey. This dish is a classic, so I…

Chocolate Fudge Cake With Cherries In Red Wine

Cherries and chocolate are a favourite of mine, separately or together they are fantastic ingredients. The cherry season is nearly in full swing and the National Cherry Day is on the…

Fresh Buffalo Curd Summer Salad

I have always had the interest to try and make cheese but never really got round to do so. As a young commis chef I had this fixation and dream…

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