Between the bounty of greens, fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood that comes our way in the height of summer, July might just be the most plentiful month of the year. Even better, the gorgeous weather means we can all eat outside in the sunshine, just like our European friends!
Naturally this opens up lots of possibilities, the most exciting of those being the elusive British barbecue. Although barbecue season often trends towards grilled meat, don’t forget that you can barbecue in many different ways – whether that’s slow-cooking, smoking or roasting food in the embers of your fire. Check out some handy barbecue tips, as well as a whole bunch of recipes to give you some inspiration.
The time has finally arrived to enjoy British-grown strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and more, rather than those flown in from overseas. The difference is immediately noticeable – summer fruits without the air miles are a world away from what we eat during the rest of the year. Try and find time to visit a pick-your-own fruit farm if you can – it’s a cheap and fun way to stock up on delicious summer fruits in the sunshine, and you can freeze anything left over.