August
The peak of summer produce, August is best for cooking robust Mediterranean-style dishes with glossy aubergines, sweet peppers, courgettes and juicy tomatoes. Darkening blackberries ripen on hedgerows, and home-grown plums and lighter greengages fill the fruit bowl. Despite the holiday-mood, barbecues and lazy picnics, autumn's not far off. August sees the opening of the game season and richer flavours to follow…
Aubergines
Available in assorted sizes, shapes and colours, aubergines are star players in Mediterranean and Asian kitchens
Samphire
Vibrant green samphire grows mainly on tidal marshes and has a salty sea freshness and succulent texture
Beetroot
Maroon-hued beetroot adds colour and sweetness to salads, soups and preserves and more...
