In season
It's high summer, and with hopes of scorching temperatures, seasonal July produce is as tempting as the weather ought to be. Juicy cherries, lush strawberries and pretty sprigs of redcurrants are perfect for summer pudding or making into a light fruit salad. Farmers markets come into their own with heaps of runner and French beans, cucumbers and fennel. Time to pack a picnic...
Redcurrants
Clusters of small red berries with their tart tangy flavour make a summery addition to fruit salads and puddings
Peas
Nothing beats the delicate aroma and sweet flavour of home-grown British peas - pod and cook the best ones in summer
Raspberries
Ripe and juicy, British raspberries are in-season from late June through to autumn, with the best-known ones coming from Scotland
