The kitchen almanac
July
Soft fruit at its peak: raspberries, currants and cherries. Courgettes and tomatoes begin in earnest.
In season
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackcurrant
- Redcurrant
- Cherries
- Courgette
- Tomato
- Broad bean
- Pea
- Runner bean
- Green bean
- Cucumber
- Fennel
- Beetroot
- Mackerel
- Basil
- New potato
Days to mark
- Wimbledon 29 June to 12 July For the Championships fortnight
From the collection
Garlicky Pasta with Burrata, Basil and Burst Cherry Tomatoes cherries, tomato, basil
Halibut Crudo & Spicy Tomato, Strawberry Gazpacho strawberries, tomato
Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto cherries, tomato, basil
Tomato & Garlic Italian Dipping Oil cherries, tomato, basil
Mediterranean Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber cucumber, basil
Greek Salad cherries, tomato, cucumber
Mediterranean Tomato Salad tomato
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta strawberries, basil