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Enjoy our British Summer Fruits

This is the time of the year to enjoy British summer fruits at their best, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries and redcurrants are all ready for harvesting at ‘Pick Your Own' farms around the country. The season for English strawberries now
extends from mid June until the beginning of August - Strawberries ripen in order of variety, Honeoye first and Sophie is the last of the season.Raspberries are best during the month of July all of which can be frozen or turned into sauces or preserves. There are various methods of freezing fruits and vegetables, some of us prefer to open freeze on a baking tray, then bag, my Aunt taught me to blanch first as this keeps the colour and taste - this method can be time consuming but worth it, let us know your thoughts and ideas on freezing food-

Food Fact of August – Blueberries are a super rich source of fibre, calcium and vitamins A and C.  There have been US studies which show they have more antioxidants than most other fruit and vegetables. More studies also show that blueberries can help to strengthen eyesight and reduce cholesterol

Drink of the month

Pink Lemon

1 large juicy lemon

2 teaspoons sugar

60ml still or sparkling water

1 teaspoon grenadine

Method

• Juice the lemon Shake with the lemon and the water

• Spoon in the grenadine