Summer truffles from Italy represent outrageous V.F.M. I almost wish that I was in retail.
Fruits
Our friendly wild strawberry farmer in Kent has colour but no aroma on his fraise. How is that for honesty?
The more traditional Elsanta strawb is now flourishing in Somerset however. Just in time for Wimbledon.
Stone fruits now available from Spain.
For an elegant farcie and a salute to Provence, green & yellow round courgettes abound. A.K.A. hand grenade courgettes (which always makes me chuckle like a child).
No other major shifts from previous updates.
From the UK’s Wilds
Fish friendly wood sorrel, & rock samphire from Scotland.
Fruit filled pineapple weed also from the Highlands.
Elderflower is starting to show but supply is as yet sporadic,
Superb for infusions or fairy-light fritters. A real taste of the English summer. We sell the berries when ready, which knit nicely with the game season.
Not long now until the wild pea flower. One of my personal favourite foraged fancies.
Wild leek seed bobbles and shed loads more.
That’s all for now folks.
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