The kitchen almanac

June

Strawberries, elderflower for cordial, and long light evenings for eating outside.

In season

  • Asparagus
  • Broad bean
  • Pea
  • Courgette
  • New potato
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Gooseberry
  • Elderflower
  • Samphire
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce
  • Mackerel
  • Crab
  • Beetroot

Days to mark

  • Midsummer 21 June Food for a late, light evening

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