Seasonal Treats in August

August is a delightful month when the bounties of nature flourish, offering an array of fresh and vibrant produce. As summer reaches its peak, here's a glimpse of the abundance of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are in season.

Berries

Fruits take centre stage during August. Berries are in their prime, with juicy strawberries adorning desserts and indulging taste buds. Raspberries and blackberries are also abundant, providing a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. They can be enjoyed fresh, added to summer salads, or transformed into jams and preserves.

Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, and plums come into their own. These juicy fruits are perfect for enjoying on their own or incorporating into desserts, fruit salads, or savoury dishes like grilled peach salads. Apples and pears start to make their appearance, showcasing a range of varieties that vary in taste and texture.

Vegetables

Fresh peas, both garden peas and sugar snap peas, are at their peak, providing a delightful burst of sweetness. They can be enjoyed raw, steamed, or incorporated into salads, pasta dishes, or risottos. Courgettes are abundant too, offering versatility in the kitchen. They can be spiralized, grilled, roasted, or added to stir-fries, soups, and stews.

Leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and rocket provide the perfect base for summer salads. Sweetcorn is at its best during August, with its plump kernels offering a burst of sweetness. It can be enjoyed grilled, boiled, or added to salads or salsas.

Herbs

Herbs also play a prominent role in August's culinary offerings. Fragrant basil is an essential ingredient in Caprese salads, pesto, and pasta dishes. Mint lends its’ refreshing flavour to beverages, desserts, and savoury dishes like lamb or couscous.

As summer progresses, August offers an assortment of delicious and refreshing foods in the UK. Whether you're enjoying the juicy sweetness of berries, the vibrant flavours of seasonal vegetables, or the aromatic herbs, this month provides a culinary experience that celebrates the best of the British summer. So, embrace nature's offerings and indulge in the vibrant and fresh produce available.

August Shopping List

Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Redcurrants, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apples, Pears, Damsons, Apricots, Melons, Figs.

Courgettes, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Peas, Sugar Snaps, Beetroot, Carrots, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Lettuce, Radishes, Rocket, Watercress, Spring Onions, New Potatoes.