WHAT'S IN SEASON NOW - JUNE

June

Aubergines, Artichokes, Asparagus, Apricots, Borage, Broad Beans, Beetroot, Blueberries, Blackcurrants, Broccoli, Courgettes, Cherries, Cod, Crab, Coley, Cockles, Carrots, Chicory, Cucumbers, Dover Sole, Fennel, French Beans, Grey Mullet, Green Beans, Gooseberries, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, John Dory, Lamb, Langostines, Lemon Sole, Lobster, Mange Tout, Mackerel, Nectarines, New Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Pollack, Plaice, Redcurrants, Rocket, Radishes, Runner beans, Rhubarb, Romaine Lettuce, Raspberries, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Salmon, Strawberries, Sardines, Sea Trout, Turnips, Tomatoes, Watercress.

Wild Foods for June

Lime Flowers, Marsh Samphire, Nasturtium, Sorrel, Sea Purslane, Sea Beet, Wild Mint, Wood Pigeon.

I bought a borage plant a few weeks ago, that despite the lack of sunshine seems to be doing really well.  The leaves are spiky like a thick stinging nettle.  Chopped really fine they can be eaten raw and taste mostly of cucumber.  They can also be cooked, sauteed in a little butter with garlic etc.  They are not the prettiest of plants, but do produce lots of lovely blue star shaped flowers which are edible.  My daughter & I ate one each this morning just to test them out.  It has a small burst of very sweet honey like nectar, and then ends up tasting mildly of cucumbers.  Not a bad find we thought.  They would be great in a salad, or can be frozen in ice cubes for flash drinks.

This list of seasonal food comes from the brilliant blog "The British Larder".