August Seasonal Eats

Summer is in full swing, and with the abundance of sunshine we are having this August there are plenty of sun loving crops in season that will tantalise your tastebuds, filling you with that sun-drenched feeling a little longer.

In the UK, we have the following fruits and vegetables in season - whether you are harvesting from your garden, attending a pick your own or buying from the supermarket, be sure to stock up on these beauties…

• Aubergines
• Beetroot
• Blackberries
• Bluberries
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Carrots
• Celery
• Chard
• Courgettes and summer squash
• Cucumbers
• Fennel
• French beans
• Lettuce and other salad leaves
• Peas and mangetout
• Peppers and chilies
• Plums
• Potatoes
• Raspberries
• Runner beans
• Spring onions
• Sweetcorn
• Tomatoes

Fresh, ripe tomatoes are simply sublime raw, but make an even more beautiful treat if slowly cooked into a simple tomato sauce for pasta, or dunking a hunk of sourdough into!

Dice up your tomatoes if using large, or half them if using cherry tomatoes.

Thinly slice some garlic and gently fry until soft in some olive oil on a medium heat. Squeeze in a teaspoon of tomato paste and cook it out until any bitterness has gone (a minute or so). Add the tomatoes and cook slowly until they become all jammy. You may like to add some oregano and basil, and a little squeeze of honey to balance any tartness of the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!